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Madeline D.


Bridgewater, CT

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny/Babysitter Available

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Hi! My name is Madeline. I am looking for babysitting jobs after school or on Saturday nights for date night. I am also happy to help with pets, cooking dinner, & cleaning. I began babysitting and training to be a summer camp counsellor at 13. I was hired at the camp as a counsellor when I was 16, where I continued to work...
Madeline can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep & more
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Courtney C.


Sandy Hook, CT

$20-30/hr6 yrs exp

5.0

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Greetings! My name is Courtney and I am a female, looking to get back into direct care in a part time capacity. I come to Care. com with 5+ years experience working with an aging population with disabilities, both mental and physical. With my experience as a care giver to others, as well as my own innate capabilities as a...
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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: Carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"From the moment we first met Ashley, we knew she was exactly who we wanted to look after our kids. And we were happy to see, that we were correct. Most importantly, the kids (6 and 8 years old) were happy with her. When the kids came home from school, she would...

Stephanie W.

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Isabelle C.


Brookfield, CT

$18-22/hr7 yrs exp

Very Reliable!

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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
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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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Gabriella! I have a lot of experience as a caretaker and nanny for young children. I love being in the helping role for other people. I consider myself a calm, kind and patient human being. I have a flexible schedule! If you have not found anyone yet please let me know. Sincerely Gabriella
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Alexandra V.


Danbury, CT

$20-25/hr6 yrs exp

Experienced And Dependable Babysitter - Flexible Hours

Hi! My name is Allie, I am a Registered Nurse with my BSN from Boston College. I have been babysitting since I was a teenager (8+ years). I have experience working with children of all ages, newborn - 16 yo, in the daycare setting, and with children with special needs. I can help with travel and light housekeeping. I also love...
Alexandra can also help with: Travel, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Allie was with us for about 6 months. My daughter was 2.5 at the time and absolutely loved Allie. She was caring, calm, and always patient. While I was working, I never had to even think about the well-being of my child. I always felt at ease knowing that she was...

Nina D.

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Gianina L.


Danbury, CT

$40-50/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a clinical nurse assistant with experience in special needs. I have experience with cerebral palsy.
5.0
"Works very hard and very hands on. I am a quadriplegic and had the pleasure of working with her for 4 years now, and changed my life completely. Whoever hires Gianina would be very lucky! I wish she would have moved down south with me because she is very good at...

Vicky A.

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Abigail C.


Newtown, CT

$19-24/hr2 yrs exp

ABA Therapist

Hi, I'm Abi! I'm currently an Occupational Therapy (OT) student with a passion for helping others. I also work as a Behavioral Therapist at a Newtown school, where I support students in developing essential skills for their daily lives. My experience in both OT and behavioral therapy has equipped me with a unique set of skills...
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Casandra M.


Danbury, CT

$20-25/hr6 yrs exp

My child care experience expands across all age including special needs. I find such joy in being a positive mentor in a child's life. I love hide and seek, board games, crafts and music. I am so excited to meet your family and my hope in my time with you is to create a lasting impact through care, attention, and fun! Can't wait...
Casandra can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Loren L.


New Fairfield, CT

$25-28/hr1 yrs exp

Empty Nester Available To Watch Your Children!

Hi! I live in New Fairfield and am a mom of 21-year-old twins. As an empty nester, I miss being around children and would love the opportunity to care for your child(ren)! I am currently available for the summer, so I'd love to be able to put my parenting skills to good use! I also have years of experience working with adults...
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Melanie G.


Southbury, CT

$25-26/hr8 yrs exp

Senior Care

I'm an experienced caregiver, former CNA, and household manager returned to the home care field after running family businesses for the past 20 years. Caring, intelligent, patient, well-organized, very dependable, and excellent at multi-tasking, with a strong background in travel, music and crafts. Experienced with infants,...
Melanie can also help with: Meal prep, companionship, dementia, mobility assistance, light cleaning, errands & more
Skills:

CPR

CNA

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Casandra M.


Danbury, CT

$19-24/hr

Little About Me

Sensitive and compassionate caregiver seeking a new role with your family to provide a high level of care to your loved one.. I am kind, hardworking and a good communicator. I am patient, a good listener and enjoy working closely with others with both adults and kids.. Special Needs caregiver
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Lauren L.


New Fairfield, CT

$25-30/hr6 yrs exp

Experienced 39yo Female (First Aid/CPR/AED And Psych/autism Background)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I'm looking for a childcare position within the New Fairfield/Danbury area. I am 39 and do not have any children of my own. I love children and I have experience with infants, toddlers, and those with special needs. I have a BA in psychology and continued on to grad school and have since worked as an ABA therapist for children...
Lauren can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Katrina T.


Danbury, CT

$20-22/hr10 yrs exp

I am currently a Behavioral Therapist in Danbury CT. I used to work in NYC Public Schools as a Paraprofessional. I have worked with children who have special needs for over 10 years. I have mainly worked and supported children who are on the spectrum and have down syndrome. I put my all into working the kids in my classes, I...
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Robin T.


Newtown, CT

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Child Care Director and School-Aged Teacher with Endless Energy and Love for the Outdoors

I have a BA with a double major in Art and Elementary Education. I have been a preschool teacher then Director, and the Supervisor of Youth and Family Programming for a local community center. I have had the opportunity to include special needs students in my after-school classes and in the large day camp I directed. Every...
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Brianna S.


Danbury, CT

$17-20/hr

Full-time Or Part-time Child Care

I worked with special needs kids during all my years in school. I always connected very well, I am now a sophomore in college and still keep in contact with a special needs child from 7th grade. Was apart during my first semester in school.
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Carolyn T.


New Milford, CT

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny-Live Out Available

Hello! I began volunteering at my local Cerebral Palsy Center when I was 14 yrs old, and continued volunteering, eventually landing employment as a teacher and client coordinator there. That was where it all started. I have since worked with adults and children with Autism, MS, Down Syndrome, etc. I am a Speech/Language...
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Luigina D.


Sandy Hook, CT

$40-50/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am energetic and love to laugh! I am a responsible, dependable, fun loving caregiver. I love to take nature walks, go to playgrounds and cook/bake with kids. I love to read and use our imaginations to create games of learning and fun. I have all the Red Cross First Aid & CPR certifications and training for Adults, Children &...
Luigina can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Justine A.


Danbury, CT

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

I have a companionate heart, passion, will like to do errands, feeding bathing cleaning the house, and doing laundry etc.
Hi I am a college student at the university of Connecticut hoping to join the pre-med path. I am CPR certified and am also an emt. I have worked in the hospital ER for two years, due to Covid I decided to take a break. I am comfortable with caring for children, special needs, and helping out elderly. I am very patient,...
Stephannie can also help with: Dementia, transportation, errands, meal prep, light cleaning

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Bridgewater, CT

Ashley R.

5.0

We've had Ashley babysit our 9-month-old son a few times now, and plan to hire her again any time we need a sitter. She is calm, collected, and capable. She has plenty of experience and knows what she's doing, and our son loves her. Anyone would be lucky to have Ashley watching over their kids.

- Sivan B.

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,...

- Care member

Alexandra V.

5.0

Allie was with us for about 6 months. My daughter was 2.5 at the time and absolutely loved Allie. She was caring, calm, and always patient. While I was working, I never had to even think about the well-being of my child. I always felt at ease knowing that she was in good hands with Allie. Allie...

- Nina D.

Gianina L.

5.0

Gianina is a treasure! She is the total package. My family adores her. The care for my handicapped daughter was impeccable. Gianina approach is kind, caring, gentile. We love her. If my family , I would take her with us! There is not a more loving, hard working, family oriented person. Anyone who...

- Anna A.

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