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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Andover, CT

The average posted rate is $14/hr as of November 2024

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years

Special needs caregivers in Andover, CT

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Kari Z.


Andover, CT

$18-25/hr10 yrs exp

Creative Mom of Two

5.0

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Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I am a mother of two wonderful girls. I was a nanny for a number of different families before I had my children. I have always loved children. I have worked in the public schools as a special education para. I have experience with special needs children and children of all ages from newborn to 12 years old. I have a degree in...
Kari can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Very professional and courteous. Extremely well qualified, personable, warm and friendly. Exchanged several emails, arranged an interview and she arrived on time and was flexible and patient as our prior candidate interview ran over."

John B.

I have never cared for a special needs child, but certainly would not hesitate. I am very loving, fun, and patient and would be a great caregiver for any child or adult. I helped my grandparents out a lot, and have some minimal experience with elderly.
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Tina G.


Willimantic, CT

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Care Giver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have been caring for seniors, special needs, for 33 years. I have worked in nursing homes, in home care, private in home care. tasks include am care, pm care, meal prep, feeding, bathing, dressing, toileting, transportation, light house keeping, laundry, food shopping. I am very passionate about what I do. enjoy getting to...
Tina can also help with: Light cleaning, hospice services, meal prep, dementia, companionship, errands & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

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Kathy T.


Storrs Mansfield, CT

$10-20/hr10 yrs exp

Energetic Care Giver Seeking An Opportunity To Help!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Since taking early retirement late last year, I have been helping my dad (age 94) and his wife. My dad has had increased difficulty getting around and had lost a good deal of his short term memory. I've helped with meal preparation, cleaning, and I have driven them to medical appointments and helped them with errands. I have...
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Zoey R.


Manchester, CT

$20-26/hr7 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi there! My name is Zoey! I am 23 years old from Manchester Connecticut. I am fully vaccinated from COVID-19, have a great driving record, no criminal background, and I am not a smoker! I am also fully certified for CPR and first aid, and update that whenever necessary. I am experienced with special needs and medical...
Zoey can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Zoey is amazing. She's great with my three kids and two dogs (a lot for anyone to handle)! I would highly recommend her!"

Keira L.

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Judith M.


Willimantic, CT

$25-30/hr5 yrs exp

CNA, Special Needs Teacher, Regular Teacher

Bathing, help with dressing, help with toileting, meal preparation, feeding, emptying catheter, bed making etc
Judith can also help with: Dementia, errands, companionship, hospice services, light cleaning, live-in home care & more
Skills:

CNA

5.0
"Judith is a patient and compassionate Christian woman with a great heart who is devoted to doing the best she can in all she does! She is a strong woman of God."

Jamie C.

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Elyse T.


Vernon Rockville, CT

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Weekend Babysitter

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I am currently looking to go back into the nanny field after being a paraprofessional in Ellington for the past year. I have over 15 years of experience working with infants, toddler, special needs and school aged children as a nanny for multiple families as well as in multiple childcare settings.
Elyse can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Elyse has been our full time nanny for our four children for almost five years. In addition to taking excellent care of our children, she cooks them organic, from scratch meals, does amazing arts & crafts, helps with speech therapy, homework and is a part of our...

Amanda W.

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Laurie M.


Glastonbury, CT

$12-17/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Or Full Time Caregiver

Retiree with over 20+ years experience working with children with special needs. Sufficient life skills and qualifications to meet the needs caring for children from newborn to 18 years of age. Patient, loving, responsible with impeccable driving record.
Laurie can also help with: Travel, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Patrick M.


Coventry, CT

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Babysitter

I have been a babysitter for the past 14 years. I have also directed an after school program and summer camp for several years. I have worked with children and adults with special needs. I have experience with children and youth of all ages.
Patrick can also help with: Swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Sarah E.


Manchester, CT

$16-32/hr10 yrs exp

Full-Time/ Part-Time Caregiver

I am currently working for a before and after school program and looking to supplement my income and afford some fun things with my teenage son. I am CPR and 1st aid certified. I also am trained for epi pen injections. I have worked with both special needs kids and kids with dietary needs. I have worked with kids from newborn to...
Sarah can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling
Until the end of August I have an open schedule, afterwards I would only be available after school hours (depending on location) or weekends I've been working with special-needs kids for about six years now I started in an Academy for those with a variety of special needs and a variety of functionality(anywhere from nonverbal...
I have been a nanny for the pass 10 years so I am Great with kids all age and I'm very clean and organize and know how to keep a routine
Until the end of August I have an open schedule, afterwards I would only be available after school hours (depending on location) or weekends I have a lot of experience both in a school setting and in-home setting working with children with special needs. The youngest I've worked with was 4 years old and the oldest I've worked...
Christen can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Lauren D.


Coventry, CT

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Registered Behavior Technician

I have worked in special education for 15 years. I am trained in many reading and math programs to help tutor students with disabilities. I have a lot of patience and compassion for children to succeed.
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Julianna C.


Vernon Rockville, CT

$20-30/hr2 yrs exp

Nurse

ICU and Trauma nurse looking to supplement income out of the hospital and into her neighborhood. Would love to help out! Compassionate and experienced.
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Jessica L.


Manchester, CT

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

A Kind Gentle Patient Compassionate Woman With A Huge Heart

I have experience working with individuals from infants to geriatrics those with special needs and others who were requiring assistance to complete every day tasks of life. I am outgoing and open minded able and willing to do/try new things!
Jessica can also help with: Personal care, dementia, respite care
Able to care for children that have disabilities and provide what is needed for them. Participated in several groups (Unified Basketball and Unified Theater) that involved me to work with students.
I'd describe my personality as Friendly, kind, and compassionate. I started caring for people with special needs when I was right out of high school when I started working in the health care field. One thing you should know about me is I am a caring person and will give the best care the I can. My skills include...
I have experience with children who are in the autism spectrum. I also grew up with a sister who is bi-polar and worked with dementia patients while working as a home health aide for over 2 years.
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Cheyenne S.


Manchester, CT

$35/hr10 yrs exp

PhD Student In School Psychology Offering Babysitting Services!

Hi! My name is Cheyenne and I'm passionate about working with children of all ages. I have extensive professional experience in both elementary and high school settings, including working with special needs children, and I'm currently pursuing a PhD in School Psychology. Beyond my professional experience, I've also been...
Cheyenne can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Early Education

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Andover, CT

Kari Z.

5.0

Very professional and courteous. Extremely well qualified, personable, warm and friendly. Exchanged several emails, arranged an interview and she arrived on time and was flexible and patient as our prior candidate interview ran over.

- John B.

Zoey R.

5.0

Zoey did such a great job at entertaining my 1 year old, that she forgot all about her separation anxiety! Zoey was kind, and incredibly helpful. We will definitely hire her again

- Catherine L.

Judith M.

5.0

Judith is a patient and compassionate Christian woman with a great heart who is devoted to doing the best she can in all she does! She is a strong woman of God.

- Jamie C.

Elyse T.

5.0

Elyse has been our full time nanny for our four children for almost five years. In addition to taking excellent care of our children, she cooks them organic, from scratch meals, does amazing arts & crafts, helps with speech therapy, homework and is a part of our family. We love her to pieces and I...

- Amanda W.

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