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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Bloomfield, CT
The average rate is $18/hr as of December 2024
The average years of experience for special needs caregivers is 9 years
Special needs caregivers in Bloomfield, CT
Charmaine S.
Bloomfield, CT
$17-48/hr • 10 yrs exp
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...
I am a 46-year-old with a certificate in Nurse Aide and Home Health Aide. I Have experience in taking care of clients with Alzheimer, Dimentia, wheelchair bound, mobility, incontinence issues, medication, hoarding and more. I am very passionate about caring for the elderly and those with special need as I feel it's not only a...
Fridah can also help with: Personal care, live-in home care, home modification, dementia
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
(1)
My name is Patrice I am a CNA with over 20years of experience in Dementia, Alzheimer's, Companion , Hospice care. I love caring for the elderly because it gives me a chance to help with special needs , assisting them with activities of daily living. Using my skills to help them maintain a longer quality of life. Daily range of...
Stacy can also help with: Hospice services, errands, light cleaning, companionship, home modification, dementia & more
Skills:
CPR
CNA
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
As a childcare worker for over a decade I started off working in Windsor Public Schools as a Before/After School Program Leader along with working as a STEM teacher in summer camp. Next I worked in daycares as both a Lead Infant/Toddler Teacher and as a Floating Teacher. Most recently I was a Math/Reading Interventionist, giving...
Amy can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We have been searching for a sitter for quite some time, and Amy has been the most amazing fit. She is knowledgeable, caring, and willing to help in various situations, even on short notice. She has made a solid connection with our son, and he is very comfortable...
Steve D.
Shannon H.
Windsor Locks, CT
$16-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Part Time Care Giver Available 12 Yrs Experience Working With The Special Needs Population
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have experience working with developmentally disabled people of all different ages and diagnosis. I have worked as a direct support staff at both day programs and in residential settings.
I consider myself extremely patient and caring. I am committed to treating the individual whom I am helping with respect and dignity.
I am...
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Emily! I am a recent graduate from Springfield College and first-year grad student at The University of Connecticut studying speech-language pathology! I have been working professionally with children, primarily those with special needs, since high school and I absolutely love it. I've gotten lots of experience with...
Emily can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"I'm a new mom and I was feeling so overwhelmed. I hired Emily to help me with my 5 month old and she was amazing with her. She catered to both of our needs and made me feel so comfortable. I highly recommend Emily to watch your babies:)"
Melissa S.
Silvana C.
Hartford, CT
$20-33/hr • 1 yrs exp
I Love The People Who Need More Care, Help, Love. I Like To Learn Different Things.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is silvanaI I offer my services like caregiver. 3 years of experience. I have car car and drivers license. I am very kind, sweet, lovely, caring, compassionate. Let me know if you are interested
5.0
"Among the many candidates that I have interviewed, Silvana stood out as the best candidate for the services that I requested for our baby's gender reveal party. Silvana is professional, punctual, and delivers as per the expectations. I have decided to hire Silvana...
Wilfried T.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello, My name is Tiffany! I am 26 years old I have been working as a Nanny since I was 16. I have worked with children of all ages and have experience with children who have hearing loss and special needs. I took ASL in college as my foreign language and incorporated that in my work even for hearing children as its a great tool...
Tiffany can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Tiffany was a wonderful nanny to our infant! She was very attentive, always understood our son's cues for a bottle, change of clothes, diaper or nap. She was always able to keep him entertained without screen time and often took him outside to get some fresh air. I...
Ashley T.
5.0
(1)
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, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
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.
Kristen M.
West Hartford, CT
$18-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Nanny Excited To Help You With Your Children!
4.5
(8)
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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Kristen has been an asset for the family. She has for the last year or so looked after my two kids ,4 year and 2 year, with warmth, compassion, patience and care. Her contribution to our family becomes all more invaluable as the times were extremely difficult for...
Abhishek P.
5.0
(1)
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.
Mylinda G.
Farmington, CT
$15-20/hr • 5 yrs exp
4.7
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I start each day expecting the best and preparing for the worst. I enjoy the challenge of trying to help children identify their feelings and be secure in their bodies as well as emotions. I am a trained BOCES employee and have worked for Heritage Home before as well. I work in the Greece school district presently. I know there...
Dian F.
West Hartford, CT
$10-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
My Name is Dian, I worked with the Seniors population for 20 years. I have had experience working with dementia patients, patients with colostomy care, mobility needs, medication reminders just to name a few. needs, I also worked with students with special needs for over 33 years. Helping others is my passion. I am from a large...
Dian can also help with: Meal prep, companionship, personal care, mobility assistance, specialized care, dementia & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I was an Applied Behavioral Analyst Assistant within the Bloomfield Public School system. I'm currently the interim Life SKills coordinator in the district.. I also provided in home services for families through DDS and/or DCF. I work closely with families to maintain and/or develop a relationship with school/home. I have...
Erin M.
West Hartford, CT
$10-15/hr • 6 yrs exp
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...
Caring for those can be a challenging but rewarding experience knowing that you are able to help them live an normal life as much as possible. With a daily routine of outdoors and physical activities along well balanced diet meals and personal care can help their day go very well. Just a friendly warm smile giving companionship...
Jordan L.
West Hartford, CT
$20-25/hr • 2 yrs exp
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...
Ginny F.
East Hartford, CT
$10-15/hr • 1 yrs exp
I used to work as a special cares counselor at a YMCA day camp. I also have a younger sibling with special needs. I have had experience working with children with Angelman Syndrome, children on the Autistic spectrum and children with cerebral palsy. Although I have not worked with adults in the past, I am comfortable working...
Hi I am proud mother of 5 grown children; Nanny for 3 families; Para educator working with special education children at a local elementary school and Registered Behavioral Health Technician working with Autistic children.
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi I'm Shannon. I am a mom to one but she is all grown up now. I have years of childcare experience including care of children with special needs. I worked at Allied Rehabilitation Center in Enfield CT for 11 years. I was responsible for the care of many people of all ages with multiple diagnosis including development delays,...
Shannon can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Bloomfield, CT
Amy R.
5.0
We have been searching for a sitter for quite some time, and Amy has been the most amazing fit. She is knowledgeable, caring, and willing to help in various situations, even on short notice. She has made a solid connection with our son, and he is very comfortable with her. We would highly recommend...
- Steve D.
Emily B.
5.0
I'm a new mom and I was feeling so overwhelmed. I hired Emily to help me with my 5 month old and she was amazing with her. She catered to both of our needs and made me feel so comfortable. I highly recommend Emily to watch your babies:)
- Melissa S.
Silvana C.
5.0
Among the many candidates that I have interviewed, Silvana stood out as the best candidate for the services that I requested for our baby's gender reveal party. Silvana is professional, punctual, and delivers as per the expectations. I have decided to hire Silvana based on her qualifications and...
- Wilfried T.
Tiffany H.
5.0
We hired Tiffany back in 2017 to watch our son who was 9 years old and has some special needs. She did a few days a week after school as well as a Friday or Saturday for date night alternating with another sitter we hired same year. Tiffany has been amazing and we have grown together over the past 8...
- Kim P.
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.
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