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Kayla D.


Bantam, CT

$22-28/hr3 yrs exp

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Hi! I am a very reliable, patient, and creative person who has experiance with special needs, and childcare. With me, your children will receive appropriate care, and I'm willing to do additional other tasks if requested. With all my skills and experience, I'm able to provide a supervised, safe, and stable environment for your...
Kayla can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Leah P.


Bantam, CT

$17/hr

Experienced And Caring Babysitter

I have 6 years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Swimming Supervision. I have babysat ages 3 months- 8 years old.. I usually babysit two kids at a time and I help with tidying the house! I am experienced in child care and special needs care as I worked as a paraprofessional in a kindergarten classroom during...
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Hilary G.


Watertown, CT

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Caregiver Dealing With Special Needs Looking To Care For Your Loved One.

Hello. My name is Hilary, and I'm a 35-year-old female residing in the San Fernando Valley. I currently work with special needs kids and the elderly but am looking for hours which are a bit more full time. I have been in the medical field for 16 years now. I started out as CNA and went back to college in 2006 and received my...
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Kayla D.


Watertown, CT

$22-23/hr4 yrs exp

Hello, I have experience working with children and young adults who present with special needs. I have extensive experience in both providing services within someone's home, along with a residential setting.
I like caring for people with special needs and mental illnesses because of my 7 years and ongoing experience in a variety of settings. There's never a dull moment. It is great to be part of the journey of an individual who wants to reach a milestone and achieve their goals. CPR certification (Adults & Children) Bachelor's in...
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Hilary G.


Watertown, CT

$17-20/hr

Mother Of 4 With Grown Children

I currently live in Watertown, CT. I'm 45 years old, and have 4 grown children and am one of seven myself. So I'm used a big family, full of fun and chaos. :) I have a medical background as well as experience with special needs. I also have an art background, having been an instructor.. which comes in handy with kids! I have...
Hilary can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Valerie H.


Litchfield, CT

$18-23/hr9 yrs exp

Special Needs Assistant

Behavior Analysts with experience working with individuals with diverse needs from infants to adults. I provide support to families and ongoing training based on established BIP.
Most of my experience has been caring for toddlers and adults living with autism. I understand how vital it is for the long term development of children with autism to have constant care and encouraging engagement through intentional play, communication, and affection.
Hi, my name is Nikki! I've worked with neurotypical and special needs children 8mo-17yo with a focus in ASD, for 12 years. I've worked as a special needs paraprofessional for pre-k- 5th and in ASD specific classrooms. I was an ABA therapist and am currently nannying for special needs and neurotypical children. I've worked...
Nikki can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Nikki C.


Litchfield, CT

$30-35/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver

Hi there, my name is Nikki! I've worked with neurotypical and special needs children 8mo-17yo with a focus in ASD, for 13 years. I've worked as a special needs paraprofessional for pre-k- 5th and in ASD specific classrooms. I also have 10 yrs experience as an ABA therapist and am currently nannying for special needs and...

Lisa N.


Litchfield, CT

$17-27/hr4 yrs exp

CNA And Special Needs Caregiver

I am an experienced provider and enjoy working with special needs individuals. Let's talk and explore the possibilities! Best, Lisa
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Jamie B.


Waterbury, CT

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

4.6

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Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hi beautiful families! I'm a South African nanny/babysitter, permanently residing in New York. I totally adore kids so it's not really a job to me. My experiences include au pair, live-in nanny, babysitter & special needs. Cared for Newborn boy/girl twins & their 2-year-old sister. Newborn & her 3 y/o brother. 18-24-month-old...
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

CNA

5.0
"Jamie fit right into our family life. Her temperament is wonderful - she's kind, sweet, and she had such a calming influence on our son as she cared for him from age 7 months-10 months. We would have kept her on but she was pregnant with a baby of her own. Jamie is...

Alexa M.

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Theresa M.


Waterbury, CT

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I've worked with Special needs for 16 years and 5 years doing private care with dementia, I'm Patient, flexible with hours and I love my job
Theresa can also help with: Personal care, respite care, dementia
5.0
"Theresa is very kindhearted. She loves to help people in need. I know I can rely on her. She's hard working and very reliable."

Danielle G.

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Holli D.


Bristol, CT

$20-30/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: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

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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Robert S.


Wolcott, CT

$17-22/hr1 yrs exp

Positive Reinforcement

Hi I'd be happy to do for your child as I've done for my own 2 special needs children: help- assist- challenge- all in a positive framework. Dealing with repetitive undesirable behaviors is my specialty.
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Eulendar L.


Waterbury, CT

$21/hr3 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi family, I hope all is well. My name is Eulendar and I am interested in this job offer . I have the experience required. And I consider myself to have a very colorful interesting personality. I'm convinced that my professional experience and strong abilities would make an excellent nanny for you and your family. Childcare...
Eulendar can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:

CNA

First Aid

5.0
"she was awesome ! my child has been with me and dad her entire life and this was her first time being with someone knew ! Eulendar came and was extremely hands on and made me feel comfortable , she did a lot of one on one and really interacted with my daughter...

Care member

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Betzaida S.


Plymouth, CT

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Child Care

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Betzaida but my middle name is Princess and that is what I go by. I have been in the childcare field for about 18+ years. I absolutely adore kids and I take care of them as I would my own CPR first aid and med certificate with special needs and I work with kids of all ages. If you would love to learn more about me...
Betzaida can also help with: Personal care
Skills:

CPR

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Sara H.


Plymouth, CT

$25-50/hr8 yrs exp

Occasional Babysitter Who Can't Wait To Meet You!

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Sara, I have been professionally working with infants through young adults for 9 years now including those with special needs! (I have a 2. 5-year-old sweet boy who goes with me to my current job) A bit about me. I grew up in the Silicon Valley area of California where I babysat multiple families, worked as an...
Sara can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"I cannot express enough how grateful I am for the exceptional care provided by Sara. From the moment she walked through the door, it was evident that she was not just a babysitter, but a nurturing and responsible caregiver who truly loves what she does. Sara...

Luka K.

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Ryan T.


Naugatuck, CT

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Childcare is my craft. I have experience with infants, toddlers, teens, special needs. I believe in going above and beyond for my families as children are my passion in life. Safety, well being and education are my top priorities for children I work with. Along with lots of fun!
Ryan can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Ryan was a nanny for our 2 boys. She was responsible, punctual, warm and kind. She was happy to help with errands, etc. and she's a great cook. I would recommend her without hesitation."

Melanie P.

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Theresa M.


Waterbury, CT

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

I've worked in the special needs Field for 16 years, and I also take care of an elderly couple which one of them has dementia, I am compassionate caring and love what I do I am a caretaker and I also know sign language

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Bantam, CT

Jamie B.

5.0

Jamie fit right into our family life. Her temperament is wonderful - she's kind, sweet, and she had such a calming influence on our son as she cared for him from age 7 months-10 months. We would have kept her on but she was pregnant with a baby of her own. Jamie is very collaborative with childcare...

- Alexa M.

Theresa M.

5.0

Theresa is very kindhearted. She loves to help people in need. I know I can rely on her. She's hard working and very reliable.

- Danielle G.

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.

Eulendar L.

5.0

she was awesome ! my child has been with me and dad her entire life and this was her first time being with someone knew ! Eulendar came and was extremely hands on and made me feel comfortable , she did a lot of one on one and really interacted with my daughter which really made her happy ! even when...

- Care member

Sara H.

5.0

I cannot express enough how grateful I am for the exceptional care provided by Sara. From the moment she walked through the door, it was evident that she was not just a babysitter, but a nurturing and responsible caregiver who truly loves what she does. Sara created a warm and safe environment for...

- Luka K.

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