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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Berlin, CT

The average posted rate is $20/hr as of April 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years

Special needs caregivers in Berlin, CT

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Chelsea R.


Berlin, CT

$17-25/hr

4.5

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am very reliable, trustworthy and patient. I love just being able to help and watch children grow and learn. This is a great experience because I can see them develop into the person that they will be one day. I can also help them learn and grow.
4.0
"Chelsea responded quickly and was professional and sweet."

Jennifer S.

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Suzanne E.


Berlin, CT

$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Super Nanny

I love to help parents with every aspect of child care and homemaking. Everyone needs and extra pair of helping hands from time to time to make a busy life work!
5.0
"We hire Suzanne several times a year to house sit and care for our dog when we travel, She's top of the line, as far as we're concerned: trustworthy, upbeat, professional, flexible, great with dogs, goes above and beyond. Not only that, she's truly pleasant and is...

Jama C.

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Suzanne E.


Berlin, CT

$17-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi, there! I'm an experienced caregiver and companion comfortable with special needs children and adults. I'm certified through DDS for individualized day and personal support. I'm generally available for part time or occasional requests. Please feel free to contact me to discuss your situation and see if we could be a good fit....
Suzanne can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Suzanne has a loving and thoughtful approach to everything she does in life, and especially to the children she works with. It is important to her to build a relationship with each child individually, and she does that while simultaneously holding children...

Anna R.

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Nicole M.


Berlin, CT

$17-22/hr • 10 yrs exp

Childcare Provider/Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'm CPR/First Aid certified. I have over 10 years of experience working in the childcare field. I'm also a Sign Language Interpreter and proficient in Spanish. I have experience working with infants, toddlers, and children with special needs. I have a drivers license. Date: 2024 To whom it may concern, I would like to...
Nicole can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Nicole is one of the best babysitters my son has had. She keeps him engaged and is so patient with him. I would highly recommend her to anyone in need of a babysitter/ nanny!"

Brooke L.

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Nicole M.


Berlin, CT

$17/hr • 2 yrs exp

Nanny And Special Needs Caregiver

Hello! I am a very honest, energetic and loving person. I have been caring for children for as long as I can remember. Most recently, I worked at a school working with adolescents and adults with autism. Prier to that I worked for a day care in Berlin where I taught a class of 1-year-olds. I love to cook and do not have any...
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Timesha F.


Berlin, CT

$35-40/hr • 2 yrs exp

Hello! I have significant experience caring for individuals with ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disabilities. I currently nanny an amazing 9-year-old boy, who is both on the spectrum (mostly nonverbal) and also diagnosed with ADHD. I am free 8am- 2 p.m. NG Please feel free to reach out with any questions or interests! Thank...
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Melissa F.


Berlin, CT

$17-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

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I have 12yrs experience working. With dds in group homes or independent Living or at pvt homes Covid vaccinated and first aid CPR certified I'm caring and compassionate Look forward to hearing from You thanks Melissa
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Michael M.


Rocky Hill, CT

$30-50/hr • 9 yrs exp

Specialized Mentor, Tutor, And Friend

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm Mike! I am a 30-year-old special ed teacher living in Rocky Hill. I have been working in special ed for 9 years, specializing in adolescents (age 11-21) with challenging behaviors. I was a founding member of The Mill School in VT, a cutting edge school for this population. I currently teach math and science at Venture...
5.0
"Michael was excellent with my son who has special needs. He helped my son to manage his challenging behaviors and my son always had a great time with him. Michael was punctual, trustworthy and reliable. I would definitely hire him again if needed in the future!"

Angela F.

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Sandra W.


New Britain, CT

$20-25/hr • 10 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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Sam O.


Farmington, CT

$20-30/hr • 10 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: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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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Amy G.


Southington, CT

$22/hr • 10 yrs exp

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Sam O.


Farmington, CT

$10-15/hr • 6 yrs exp

Special Needs Provider

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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Ruth K.


Portland, CT

$17-25/hr • 3 yrs exp

Fun Nanny/Sitter

I love meeting and caring for children of all abilities! In my pursuit of becoming a teacher I have taken countless courses on how to help children with varying needs. For four years I was a coach in my hometown's Unified Sports Program. I have counseled/directed at a summer camp for 6+ years, working closely with many different...
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Mariah M.


Middletown, CT

$20-25/hr • 8 yrs exp

CNA, Caregiver For Special Needs As Well As Seniors

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I feel there is no other rewarding job than to help people and make a difference in someone's life. I am a very caring, lovable and outgoing person. I feel like I have a special way with children as well as adults and seniors. I'm able to build a great relationship and able to gain their trust with them, no problem. I am...
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Taylor S.


Cromwell, CT

$32/hr • 8 yrs exp

Meet Taylor

Hi there, I'm Taylor and I have been babysitting for over 8 Years. I have experience working with all ages and also experience with special needs. I love taking care a kids.
Taylor can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

4.0
" Taylor is an energetic and fun person to be with."

Jon S.

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Genienne G.


Southington, CT

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

*UPDATE * Hello all. I have a full time Nanny job that I love so I am not looking at this time. Thanks! I have 20 years experience in childcare and special needs. Newborn to high school age. I have worked in Special Education and have prior Nanny experience. I feel working with children is such an important and rewarding job. I...
5.0
"Genienne was so helpful being able to cover a last-minute afternoon with my 3 year old. He felt immediately comfortable (and so did I) and they had a great time together. Highly recommend, and we hope to see Genienne again!"

Care member

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Julia S.


Bristol, CT

$20-25/hr • 10 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:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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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Holli D.


Bristol, CT

$20-30/hr • 10 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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

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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Sendrella N.


New Britain, CT

$16-27/hr • 3 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: Mobility assistance, home modification, meal prep, live-in home care, errands, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

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Shamian D.


Bristol, CT

$17-18/hr • 5 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: Meal prep, light cleaning, dementia, errands, transportation
Skills:

Home Health Aide

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Berlin, CT

Chelsea R.

4.0

Chelsea responded quickly and was professional and sweet.

- Jennifer S.

Suzanne E.

5.0

We hire Suzanne several times a year to house sit and care for our dog when we travel, She's top of the line, as far as we're concerned: trustworthy, upbeat, professional, flexible, great with dogs, goes above and beyond. Not only that, she's truly pleasant and is obviously a very caring person.

- Jama C.

Suzanne E.

5.0

Suzanne has been our son's nanny for more than a year. She's reliable and on time, and is always willing to be flexible, lend a hand around the house, or stay late if needed. She's great with our big dog too, and even checked on our house and was thoughtful and caring enough to leave us a...

- Kristy M.

Nicole M.

5.0

Nicole is one of the best babysitters my son has had. She keeps him engaged and is so patient with him. I would highly recommend her to anyone in need of a babysitter/ nanny!

- Brooke L.

Michael M.

5.0

Michael worked with my daughter through her freshman year this year. He provided homework help, studied for quizzes, tests, midterms & finals and previewed projects. His support of my daughter’s academics were invaluable and made the difference in preparing her for her coursework. Michael’s...

- Care member

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Ratings for Berlin, CT special needs caregivers listed on Care.com

Average Rating4.7 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in Berlin, CT are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 6 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.