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Special needs caregivers in Bantam, CT

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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: Travel, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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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: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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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.
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, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Nikki C.


Litchfield, CT

$30-35/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver

Hi, 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 was an ABA therapist and am currently nannying for special needs and neurotypical children. I've worked alongside BCBA's, OT's,...

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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Isabelle C.


Brookfield, CT

$18-22/hr7 yrs exp

Very Reliable!

5.0

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I am a certified babysitter for years. I love children of all ages and have experience watching them. I am available to help with school work. I can offer overnight care, and am good with animals so they are not a problem. I also have experience with some special needs kids. I do have a job but I do not work weekday mornings and...
Isabelle can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Isabelle has become one of the family! She is easygoing and if available, ready for unplanned circumstances. She is fantastic with my boys (3 and 1.5 years old) and the 2 large dogs(Rottie and German Shepherd). We have been using her for over a year and totally...

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Jamie B.


Waterbury, CT

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 4 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:

CNA

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Jamie has been a nanny for my two year old son for the last couple of months. She's dependable, reliable, friendly, and most importantly, she is great with my son. He took to Jamie really well from the start, and he feels very comfortable with her. Jamie has been a...

Lori B.

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Meghan S.


Oakville, CT

$33/hr10 yrs exp

Caring, Responsible Early Morning Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have been babysitting since I was 11 years old. When I was 18, I spent a year as an aide in a school for children with special needs; it was a very rewarding experience. As a mom of four, I continued caring for others' children to help supplement the family income. Now, as a certified nurse's aide working with the elderly, I...
Meghan can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

CNA

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"I've known Meghan for quite some years now. Originally I brought her in to help care for my ailing Grandparents and she stayed with us for a few years and as time went on she transitioned into the role of caring for my children/household when I returned to work....

Nicole C.

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Robert S.


Wolcott, CT

$16-22/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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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: Craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Early Education

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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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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Ambria P.


Waterbury, CT

$17-25/hr1 yrs exp

Compassionate Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Ambria and I am a college sophomore. My major is radiology. I truly enjoy working with people of all ages. I find that no matter who you work with, patience is the key to success. I may not have the most experience in relation to caring for those with special needs, but I have the compassion for it. I am a Certified...
5.0
"Ambria was great! She helped cook and clean for party. Didn't have to give much direction she just knew what to do! Would definitely hire her again. "

Nichole M.

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Kealeboga R.


Waterbury, CT

$25-41/hr5 yrs exp

Caregiver

I have over 5 years working with the seniors being in their private homes or assisted living facilities. Working with Hoyer lifting, ventilators and other special needs as per client requirements. Worked with dementia, Alzheimer's, Parkinson, Covid patients , wheelchair bound and companionship. I recently got my second booster...
Kealeboga can also help with: Light cleaning, live-in home care, hospice services, companionship, errands, dementia & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CPR

5.0
"KB as we know him, stayed with my Dad through Covid. He did not take a single day off until after he was double Vaxed! Even then, for the VERY Few days he did take, he maintained a very strict protocol that kept him and my Dad free from Covid. Neither KB...

Chris W.

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Christina B.


Waterbury, CT

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, I am 30 and have been working with children since 14, first privately, working for family friends and so on and then on to working in day care setting and becoming a mother myself. I have taken an early childhood development course and was CPR trained at the day care I worked in. I have experience with preemie children, up...
Christina can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Christina was a great asset to our family. She was warm and engaging with our son. He felt comfortable with her right away. She was very flexible with our schedule, and was able to stay late/come in early as needed. She was incredibly dependable and we knew that...

Jeanette N.

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Ashley R.


New Milford, CT

$25/hr8 yrs exp

Full-Time And Part-Time Caregiver For Children And Pets

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have had many years of experience working with children. I have been nannying/babysitting since I was 13. I have experience working with special needs children as well as babies. I work at a camp year round and I am in charge of a 4 different age groups every week of the summer and same goes for off season. I have been working...
Ashley can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Ashley worked for us both as an after school caregiver and babysitter for nights out. My kids (now 5 & 7) love her! She was always on time, and did everything we asked of her. Recently she got sick and found her own replacement so we didn't miss a beat. I would...

Van H.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Bantam, CT

Isabelle C.

5.0

Isabelle has become one of the family! She is easygoing and if available, ready for unplanned circumstances. She is fantastic with my boys (3 and 1.5 years old) and the 2 large dogs(Rottie and German Shepherd). We have been using her for over a year and totally trust her with our most precious,...

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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.

Meghan S.

5.0

Meghan is amazing with kids, my daughters absolutely love her! My 4 year old gets so excited when she knows Meghan is coming, she actually plays with the kids the whole time and enjoys it. She always shows up with a smile, and is very friendly and helpful. Would recommend, 100%.

- Jessica T.

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.

Ambria P.

5.0

Ambria was great! She helped cook and clean for party. Didn't have to give much direction she just knew what to do! Would definitely hire her again.

- Nichole M.

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