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Samantha N.


New Hartford, CT

$17-20/hr8 yrs exp

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Over the past 2 years I was working with mentally and physically disabled adults. I loved helping the individuals go to a program everyday and making sure they are learning something new, while also getting the care that they deserve. The past 5 years before that I was a preschool teacher ranging with ages 6 weeks old to 6 years...
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Alexandra G.


West Hartford, CT

$19/hr6 yrs exp

Certified CPR/Red Cross, Post College Graduate Looking To Babysit.

Hi! My name is Alexandra, but I go by Allie. I have had experience working with, nannying, and babysitting children of all ages. I have had experience watching up to 5 children at a time as well. I have a full time job and am looking to babysit on the side. I also have experience working with mild to moderate special needs...
My name is Charmaine. I am a mother to three wonderful children, who are all grown up now. My son had special needs that include a gtube and trach so I am well versed with using them. I have been an LPN for over 25 years and special in pediatrics, plus I have an associates degree. I have open availability during the week and...
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Jessica A.


Hartford, CT

$17-50/hr1 yrs exp

Current mom of a beautiful 5mo old baby boy, and step mom to an 11-year-old who visits in the summer. Available for special needs
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Alyssa D.


New Britain, CT

$17-20/hr2 yrs exp

Special Needs Caregiver

I have many years of working with special needs children! I participated in Varsity Unified Sports and instructed my team of special needs children. I also did many years of internships in middle school classrooms to gain experience. I love knowing that I am helping somebody and making them happy. My goal is to be a special...
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Wayne L.


Plainville, CT

$19-24/hr2 yrs exp

Mentor/Companion

I have over two years experience working with Autistic clients. I also have experience working with clients that have Dementia and Schizophrenia.
Hello families! I am a professional child care provider with over 10 years of experience working with children of all ages. I am also a mother myself and I have my own experience. I have worked in the medical field for over 5 years as a medical assistant working with both adults and in pediatrics. I have been certified in...
Hello! My name is Jordan, and I am a graduate student in the doctoral program of clinical psychology at the University of Hartford concentrating in the adolescent child track. I just finished working in a cognitive neuroscience lab at Georgetown University working with children and teenagers with a wide range of psychiatric...
Hi my name is Patrice. I have over 7 years experience caring for children and over 3 years experience caring for special needs individuals. I am very friendly and caring. Very welcoming and patient. Rest assured if your child is left with me he/she will be in safe hands.
Hi! For the past 6 years, I have babysat for children with and without disabilities. In addition, I have also been a teacher's assistant in an art class, I also work at a summer camp 1:1 with children with moderate to serve disabilities. I am very responsible and well organized, fun, and energetic and I'm willing to help with...
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Maggie G.


Bristol, CT

$21-25/hr4 yrs exp

Hey there! My name is Maggie and I am 26 years old. I am a caring and passionate individual who loves to meet and help new people. I have four years of experience as a behavioral therapist. Most of the kiddos I work with as a behavioral therapist have autism spectrum disorder or other developmental disabilities. I also spent...
Hi, my names Alyssa, I'm 26 with a 7-month-old little girl! I've worked with children for basically my whole life whether it was family's kids, neighbors, after school programs, summer camps, daycares.. I guess you can say I love working and being around children. I have experience working with newborns and toddlers and I've...
Alyssa can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep & more
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Special Needs Care

I have been working as a home health aide/housekeeper for over 10 years in the Hartford area. I have mostly worked with elderly and disabled individuals who need help around the house. I am an honest, dependable and and hard working person. I have many great references from former clients I can provide upon request. I look...
I am Sarah, a 23-year-old who has been living in West Hartford my whole life. I am reaching out to anyone that may be in need of a nanny next summer. I am available for full-time nannying starting June 20th, 2022. I am available Monday- Friday from 7am-4 p.m. I have a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education with a specialty...
My name is Melissa. I have over 6 years experience in this field, I love my job and the comfort and peace of mind I bring to the families I have worked with over the years.
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Millie B.


West Hartford, CT

$17-30/hr4 yrs exp

Babysitter/Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi I'm Millie! I am 23 years old and just finished my junior year at UConn. Before transferring to UConn, I worked at Wintonbury Early Childhood Magnet School for half a year. There, I worked the before and aftercare programs as well as working as a one-on-one para wonderful special needs child. I love working with kids! I am...
Millie can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, travel, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Madeline S.


New Britain, CT

$20-25/hr4 yrs exp

Special Needs Provider

I teach Special Education grades K-5 during the school year. I am available to assist after school or on weekends. I love being a Special Education teacher and would love to help out a family at home if needed.
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Shamian D.


Bristol, CT

$17-18/hr5 yrs exp

Caring Home Aide

I began working as a home care aide when I was 21 years old. I've worked with a variety of clients with different needs, some long term and some short. I did so for a couple of years until 2015 when I began working for the NYC Dept of education as a teacher assistant. For 6 years I worked with students with special needs. I just...
Shamian can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, meal prep, dementia, transportation
Skills:

Home Health Aide

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Lena E.


Farmington, CT

$27-40/hr10 yrs exp

Preschool Teacher Looking To Nanny Part-time

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Lena and I am a preschool teacher who is looking to nanny. I have been working as a preschool teacher for 15 years and just completed my bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education. I absolutely love children - I have raised two that are now in college and have worked as a teacher since I was 22 years old. I...
Lena can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

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Jess R.


Plainville, CT

$26-32/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced With Special Needs, Graduate Social Work Student

I am a licensed social worker in CT and I have experience with diagnoses including: Autism, Reactive Attachment Disorder, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, Pervasive Developmental Disorder, depression, Bipolar Disorder, Schizophrenia, ADD, ADHD and emotional dysregulation. If needed, my resume is available upon request....

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