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Amanda G.


Avon, CT

$15-20/hr3 yrs exp

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Over the summer, l work at a summer camp where hundreds of children come. l have had personal experiences with children with disabilities/mental disorders. I feel like all kids have something to teach us and l hope to be able to learn from your child(ren) too.
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Cara C.


Avon, CT

$22-50/hr3 yrs exp

I'm Looking For A Loving Family That I Can Help Out And Become Their Child's Best Friend.

Hello, my name is Cara! I've started my journey with working with children at a young age in the year of 2014. I've also worked at two daycares for young toddlers for the past couple of years, as I also currently babysit a newborn and a 3-year-old regularly on the weekends. I'm completely CPR and First Aid Certified as-well as I...
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Sam O.


Farmington, CT

$10-15/hr6 yrs exp

Special Needs Provider

5.0

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My friends daughter was very special needs and I would spend a lot of time playing with her and I would help to feed her and give her medicine anytime it was needed. I love to help kids who can't help themselves. I have been babysitting since I was 11 years old so I have almost 7 years of experience. I have my own reliable car...
5.0
"She is a very bubbly, fun person. She loves children and enjoys playing with them. She is very caring and watches for any sign of distress in the children."

Nichole L.

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Julia S.


Bristol, CT

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Nanny/Babysitter

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello there and thank you for visiting my profile! As the daughter of two elementary school teachers, I have grown up assisting and observing public school classrooms on a consistent basis. My parents modeled (and still do) exceptional educational environments that promoted creativity, kindness, and critical thinking in their...
Julia can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Julia was an amazing nanny for me while I was traveling with my husband and infant and needed to hire a sitter for two separate evenings, with very limited notice and no other resource but care.com. I had very minimal experience with others watching my 7 month old,...

Zoe J.

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Sam O.


Farmington, CT

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi all! My name is Sam and I have over 10 years of experience in babysitting and special needs care. I am a mental health counselor specializing in children's behavioral health and have significant experience working with children of all ages and abilities. Specifically, I have worked with children with ADHD, ODD, depression,...
Sam can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"She has helped out with Vacation Bible School and in the church nursery. She is very good with children. Dependable, mature, caring and loving. I've watched her grow up into a very responsible teen. I would definitely hire her to watch our children here at the...

Cynthia D.

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Holli D.


Bristol, CT

$17-50/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny Looking To Care For Your Child(ren) F/T Or P/T

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Holli. I have a degree in Early Childhood/Elementary Education as well as some graduate courses completed. I have experience in a variety of classrooms with children from preschool through fifth grade and I have nannied/babysat for children ranging from newborn to 10 years of age. I spent a year volunteering...
Holli can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

5.0
"Holli was my Nanny for many years. She is a smart, dependable and is great with children. Her exceptional knowledge with child education Enables her to also be an educator so the child learns while exploring the world they are in . She is always going above and...

Kylie O.

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Kristen M.


West Hartford, CT

$18-20/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny Excited To Help You With Your Children!

Hired by 13 families in your neighborhood

Hi families, my name is Kristen, and I am a seasoned nanny ready to help you with your young children. I have extensive experience caring for children of all ages, as well as with families of multiples(most recently with toddler twins), and children with special needs. I am an older nanny I suppose, but do not let my age deter...
Kristen can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Kristen joined our family last summer and took over care of our 5-month-old son, G. She has been a wonderful addition to our family. G. adores her and they have great fun together every day. He immediately smiles as she walks through the door and greets him. She's...

Monica R.

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Sandra W.


New Britain, CT

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Good day! Well, I started out working with autistic and developmentally disabled teens in California. I also worked at the YWCA with children K through 5 before and after school as a teacher. Some of the students attending were autistic or had ADHD. Now I am a behavior therapist working with autistic children one on one in the...
5.0
"Sandra takes her work seriously and was so wonderful with my mother that was in her 90s and had dementia. She always engaged in conversation and made sure she ate and took her meds. My mom passed in 2013 at age 94 and am glad Sandra was there to help when I had to...

Anna B.

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Caroline O.


Bristol, CT

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Caring And Friendly CNA

I have 20+ years of experience of providing PCA and CNA skills with seniors and Special needs adults. I am commited to helping the individual life their best life. I am Med certified and I have my BLS certification. I am able to use a Hoyer lift.
Caroline can also help with: Meal prep, errands, light cleaning, personal care, respite care, dementia & more
Skills:

CNA

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Asiah S.


New Britain, CT

$17-22/hr9 yrs exp

I am the older sister of 8 other siblings. Being a caregiver is natural for me. I started professionally working with kids in 2016 as a counselor for elementary school aged children, including children with special needs. In 2018 I started working as a daycare teacher with infants up to age 5, including children with special...
Asiah can also help with: Meal prep, travel, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

Hi! For the past 8 years I have babysat for children toddlers to pre-teens. In addition I have babysat children with special needs, I have also been a teachers assistant in an art class. I am very responsible and well organized, fun and energetic and I'm willing to help with other responsibilities. I am very comfortable with...
Erin can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Gail P.


Bristol, CT

$22-40/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have experience caring for seniors, children and special needs individuals. I have worked with seniors diagnosed with Alzheimer's and other disabilities. I can do light housekeeping, laundry and prepare meals as needed. I am a very caring person and really love my work with seniors. I am available on an hourly basis for spot...
Gail can also help with: Personal care, dementia
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Daniel S.


Hartford, CT

$20/hr5 yrs exp

Hi! I'm Dan

Hi, I'm Dan ! I have over 4 years of experience working at day camps as a lifeguard, where I've cared for children of all ages, including those with special needs. My experience also includes volunteering as a teacher at Pierce School in Brookline, where I developed my skills in engaging and supporting young learners. I am...
Daniel can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a licensed early intervention Speech-Language Pathologist (CCC-SLP) in the state of CT. I have been practicing for 2. 5 years, and working with children with special needs for 8 years. I specialize in toddlers and preschoolers, but I love working with children of all ages. I CANNOT provide direct speech therapy intervention...
Skills:

CPR

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Brianna L.


Bristol, CT

$25-43/hr1 yrs exp

Compassionate And Empathetic Child Care Provider

I'd describe my personality as compassionate, honest, and responsible. I like working with kids because it is rewarding, not only would I be given the opportunity to build relationships with each and every one of the kids I work with. I am given the opportunity to teach but also learn from the kids. I started working with...
Brianna can also help with: Carpooling
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Jessie B.


Collinsville, CT

$17/hr3 yrs exp

Full Time Caregiver

I am a Certified Nurses Aide with 3 years experience: I have cared for Dementia patients, Alzheimer's, and special needs patients. I am moving to Flordia in a few shorts months.
Jessie can also help with: Respite care, dementia, hospice services, visiting nurse, live-in home care, personal care & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

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Anastasia D.


Farmington, CT

$17-30/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver/Tutor Starting When Needed

Hi! I am 32 years old. I have my Master's Degree in Elementary Education from Fairfield University and certified to teach K-6th Grade. My Bachelor's Degree is in Psychology. In addition to my graduate program, I took coursework in Early Childhood Education. I have experience working with Preschoolers and special needs students....
Anastasia can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
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Kiana S.


Bristol, CT

$30-40/hr3 yrs exp

Special Needs Care Specialist

As a dedicated Special Needs Care Specialist, I am committed to providing compassionate support and personalized care to individuals with diverse needs. With 3 years of experience in this field, I have developed a deep understanding of various conditions and disabilities, enabling me to create tailored care plans that promote...
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Sendrella N.


New Britain, CT

$16-27/hr3 yrs exp

Looking To Help You And Family Have A Better Time With Your Loved Ones

I'm drawn to working with this client because I have a deep passion for supporting seniors, including those with special needs. My flexible nature and willingness to go the extra mile enable me to provide compassionate care and make a meaningful difference in their lives.
Sendrella can also help with: Home modification, mobility assistance, live-in home care, light cleaning, meal prep, errands & more
Skills:

CPR

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Emma S.


New Hartford, CT

$15-25/hr7 yrs exp

Full Time Nanny Available

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Emma, I am 19 years old and have been babysitting for 8 years. I have nannied full time for two families and loved it! I am great with all ages, even infants, and have had experience working with special needs children. I am very good at keeping the kids happy and healthy, great with homework help and fun activities....
Emma can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Avon, CT

Sam O.

5.0

She is a very bubbly, fun person. She loves children and enjoys playing with them. She is very caring and watches for any sign of distress in the children.

- Nichole L.

Julia S.

5.0

Julia was an amazing nanny for me while I was traveling with my husband and infant and needed to hire a sitter for two separate evenings, with very limited notice and no other resource but care.com. I had very minimal experience with others watching my 7 month old, and Julia made her feel calm and...

- Zoe J.

Sam O.

5.0

She has helped out with Vacation Bible School and in the church nursery. She is very good with children. Dependable, mature, caring and loving. I've watched her grow up into a very responsible teen. I would definitely hire her to watch our children here at the church.

- Cynthia D.

Holli D.

5.0

Holli was my Nanny for many years. She is a smart, dependable and is great with children. Her exceptional knowledge with child education Enables her to also be an educator so the child learns while exploring the world they are in . She is always going above and beyond to ensure the children are safe...

- Kylie O.

Kristen M.

5.0

Kristen joined our family last summer and took over care of our 5-month-old son, G. She has been a wonderful addition to our family. G. adores her and they have great fun together every day. He immediately smiles as she walks through the door and greets him. She's patient with our little guy, and...

- Monica R.

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