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Mariah M.


Norwich, CT

$10-15/hr5 yrs exp

Babysitter Available

5.0

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I am a mother to three children of my own. I have been a CNA/PCA since I was 18 years old. I have experience with adaptive equipment and multiple special needs. I have a passion for helping others.
Mariah can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

CNA

5.0
"She's been a huge help watching my toddler while I work. She's been reliable and helped on short notice a few occasions! She's been flexible during unforeseen schedule changes and offered a thorough report on our child's day. If you have a young child they'll be in...

Elaine K.

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Arielle S.


Mystic, CT

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time And Occasional Babysitter/Nanny

Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood

I am a fun, loving, creative, and responsible babysitter and nanny. Over the past 13 years, I have been directly responsible for supervising over 200 children in group settings, residences, schools, and community settings. My responsibilities include supervision of children from newborn to 19 years of age. I have been a...
Arielle can also help with: Travel, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Arielle is quiet and gentle. She asks pertinent questions about the children's needs and follows through. My kids love spending time with her"

Julie M.

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Jamie L.


Norwich, CT

$20/hr9 yrs exp

I Ensure That Your Children Are In Safe Hands, While Providing A Fun And Stimulating Environment.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am new to Care. com; however, I am not new to childcare or pet care! I am married and have three beautiful stepdaughters (ages 16, 9, and 7) as well as a precious baby of my own (4 months). I am also the fur mom of two dogs and two cats. I love crafts, baking, and making memories, so I have no problem spending the day...
Jamie can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Jamie has been such a blessing for my son and I. I was looking for someone to watch my son for 2 hours each morning and drive him to daycare, and I am so glad to have found her. She comes early in the morning and helps prep and pack my son’s breakfast and lunch...

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Julia C.


New London, CT

$18-25/hr15 yrs exp

Former Children's Museum Educator With Tons Of Caretaking Experience

Hired by 14 families in your neighborhood

I am the eldest of 13 Cousins and have been baby sitting for as long as I can remember unofficially, and in a more formal capacity. I have experience caring for newborns all the way up to middle schoolers, and I have a great deal of experience with special needs and spectrum children as well. I am comfortable one on one as well...
Julia can also help with: Meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Julia did awesome with my boys, they get very excited when we let them know she is coming to look after them. I am so happy we found such a kind, caring, and dependable person to watch over my little ones when mom and dad need a night away."

Marissa G.

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Heather K.


Norwich, CT

$40/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Educated Professional

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Experienced educated professional available for caregiving positions. I have experience with all ages & special needs individuals. I have over 15 years experience providing all levels of care for individuals from birth till advanced stages of life. I have experience from School Readiness Programs to group homes with individuals...
Heather can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
5.0
"Heather is a very kind and compassionate person, our Family fell in love with her immediately! I admire her energy and passion for life!"

Erica H.

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Daniel W.


Jewett City, CT

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Caregiver/Job Coach/Life Coach With Special Needs Adults.

My name is Dan. I've been supporting people with mental and physical needs since 1998. I have cared for people in group homes, day programs and private care. I have supported people who are highly involved as far as medical and people who have had considerable behavior issues. I have experience cooking meals following dietary...
5.0
"Dan works part-time for us as a Life Coach for my adult son with Down Syndrome. Dan is largely responsible for after work activities with him. Dan takes my son to Special Olympics practices, and he also encourages my son to maintain fitness by going on hikes,...

Catherine C.

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Mariah M.


Norwich, CT

$10-15/hr5 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have been a CNA/PCA since I was 18 years old. It is a passion of mine to help others. I have experience with adaptive equipment, and special needs.
Mariah can also help with: Specialized care, mobility assistance, dementia, personal care, companionship
Skills:

CNA

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Joann R.


Gales Ferry, CT

$15-20/hr

Part-time Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have worked as a professional nanny for over 20 years after working as a legal assistant. I am also a mother and grandmother of two, both attending college. I am originally from Washington State with residency in Connecticut for 13 years; I currently, occasionally take care of the sweetest little boy with autism. It has been a...
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Rachel H.


Norwich, CT

$18-25/hr10 yrs exp

Full-time Caregiver Available

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am a caring and passionate caregiver with 14 years of experience. I have worked as an in home nanny, in corporate daycares, private Montessori schools, as well as in tutoring/distant learning positions. I have extensive experience in all age groups as well as special needs.
Rachel can also help with: Meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:

Trustline Certified

First Aid

CPR

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Sara R.


Uncasville, CT

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Reliable And Energetic

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have 10+ years experience as an instructional assistant in an elementary school working with children from ages 3 to 11, including special needs. I have 2 grown children and a 19-month-old grandchild that I've cared for since birth. I am looking for a long term position in which I am able to watch your children grow and get to...
Sara can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

5.0
"- [ ] Sara has been our nanny since October. She quickly became part of our family helping care for our 2 year old intermittently and then full time with our son who was born in December. Our son had challenging GI issues and Sara stepped right in from him being in...

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Sarah O.


Ledyard, CT

$15-25/hr5 yrs exp

Experienced Caregiver

I have many years experience as a nurse aide and caregiver. I've worked with all different kinds of special needs patients. I have been CPR and first aid certified. I'm also a mother of 5 :).
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Joann R.


Gales Ferry, CT

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver.

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I am a mother of one and grandmother of two. I have worked as a professional nanny for more than 20 years after working as a legal assistant. I have had many long-term positions - newborns, twin infants, toddler/preschool, school-age and special needs; I am blessed to still see the former families. I am CPR/First Aid/AED...
Joann can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"The best ever! Joann provides the type of care you expect from an NAEYC accredited facility. Top notch! She instantly created a bond with my son, because she is committed to making him her focus. I truly appreciate her flexibility in my scheduling, and her...

Marina R.

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Lacy A.


Jewett City, CT

$17-21/hr

Friendly Disposition

I work at an Elementary with special needs students. I can be prepared for whatever mood they may have with hopes it may change. I am very kind and caring and take pride in doing a good job with any employment I have had.
Lacy can also help with: Light cleaning, transportation, meal prep, companionship, errands
I've been doing home care for about 4 years now. I have experience with hospice, dementia, special needs, etc.
Sophia can also help with: Light cleaning, dementia, respite care, meal prep, hospice services, errands & more
Skills:

CPR

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Gabrielle L.


Moosup, CT

$15-20/hr6 yrs exp

Hello, my name is Gabrielle. I am 26 with a 1-year-old daughter and an almost 4-year-old son so I have great experience with babies and Children! I have worked with special needs adults as well as children. I have babysat for years since the age of 16. I am CPR and first aid certified. I am a super fun and creative person that...
Gabrielle can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Jessica P.


Coventry, RI

$18-25/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver

I have over 24 years experience as a caregiver. I have worked with varies levels of care needs. I have worked with children with special needs , adults with disabilities on all levels , feeding tubes , various types of wheelchairs and lifts. I know some sign language
Jessica can also help with: Transportation, dementia, meal prep, errands, light cleaning, respite care & more
I grow up a brother special needs. I spent many years around children with disabilities and Special Olympics. I later went on to work at perspectives for 15 years taking care of adults with disabilities after I had an adult with disability living with me for six years and I am taking care of a 91-year-old woman with dementia...
Nichole can also help with: Meal prep, errands, dementia, live-in home care, light cleaning, transportation & more
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Athena C.


Coventry, RI

$15-30/hr10 yrs exp

Home Health Aid Available For You!!!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello all. I have worked with the elderly for 10 I have also been working with children and adults with special needs for 8 years now. I am very patient and understanding. I do it all no worries. A day usually consists of ADLS , meds , house keeping , cooking all 3 meals. I am certified in MAP, CPR, HHA hope to hear from you...
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Marrisa V.


Groton, CT

$13-20/hr5 yrs exp

Full-Time Caregiver Available

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hey! I'm Marrisa, I'm 24, and I'm currently a paraprofessional at a high school working 1:1 with a special needs student. Prior to this job, I worked at a daycare for about 2. 5 years and before that I was at a different daycare for about a year. I was mostly in infant and toddler classrooms, but I have experience with preschool...
Marrisa can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

Early Education

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Samantha P.


Saunderstown, RI

$23-28/hr10 yrs exp

Monday-Friday Caregiver

I have over 15 years of experience taking care children of various ages. My core focus for the last decade has been within a childcare center setting with ages ranging from 3 months to 5 years old. A former toddler teacher who transitioned into a building wide curriculum coordinator and evaluation specialist as I finished my...
Samantha can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Ashaway, RI

Mariah M.

5.0

She's been a huge help watching my toddler while I work. She's been reliable and helped on short notice a few occasions! She's been flexible during unforeseen schedule changes and offered a thorough report on our child's day. If you have a young child they'll be in good hands with her!

- Elaine K.

Arielle S.

5.0

Arielle watched my boys for a couple of hours while I was at a doctor's appointment. The kids and I felt very comfortable with her. She was punctual and took time to ask questions regarding the kids' needs. The kids enjoyed having her spend time with them very much. We look forward to having her...

- Rebecca S.

Jamie L.

5.0

Jamie was very flexible and I hired her when another pet sitter was unable to use my stairs. She tended to our 3 cats, two are quite old and even was able to medicate one for us. She was a delight to work with and would hire her again.

- Deborah B.

Julia C.

5.0

Julia did awesome with my boys, they get very excited when we let them know she is coming to look after them. I am so happy we found such a kind, caring, and dependable person to watch over my little ones when mom and dad need a night away.

- Marissa G.

Heather K.

5.0

Heather is a very kind and compassionate person, our Family fell in love with her immediately! I admire her energy and passion for life!

- Erica H.

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