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Find special needs caregivers in Brooklyn, CT that you’ll love

60 special needs caregivers are listed in Brooklyn, CT

The average posted rate is $19/hr as of March 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 8 years

Special needs caregivers in Brooklyn, CT

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Caroline S.


Willimantic, CT

$17-25/hr • 9 yrs exp

Babysitter/Nanny

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Summer is right around the corner! I am a responsible and experienced nanny/babysitter looking for a family to work with over the summer. I have 9 years of experience sitting for children ages newborn to young teens, as well as experience working at a summer camp for ages 3-15. I have extensive experience working with children...
Caroline can also help with: Travel, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Heather K.


Dudley, MA

$18-20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hi my name is Miss Heather. Growing up My mom ran a home daycare and I loved to help where I could as a mother's helper. I have worked with medically fragile children doing PCA work over the years and fell in love with learning and working with young children. I held many babysitting jobs as a young kid. 3 years ago I started...
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Emily A.


Dudley, MA

$15-40/hr • 3 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter Available Part to Full-Time

I have baby-sat a girl for 4 years who has Down's syndrome. She is now 16 years old and I have been watching her since she was 12. I also have taught yoga for the past three months at Life Skills, a non-profit organization which provides a wide variety of services to individuals with developmental, physical, and emotional...
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Jenna S.


Coventry, CT

$17-35/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny looking For Part-Time Work

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

My name is Jenna. I am a licensed therapeutic yoga practitioner for children with special needs and Douala. I hold a BA in Psychology and Spanish and am working on my masters in Holistic Clinical Mental Health Counseling. I have more than 10 years of experience working with children of all ages in a variety of settings; from...
Jenna can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Lauren D.


Coventry, CT

$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp

Registered Behavior Technician

I have worked in special education for 15 years. I am trained in many reading and math programs to help tutor students with disabilities. I have a lot of patience and compassion for children to succeed.
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Melinda C.


Southbridge, MA

$20-21/hr • 10 yrs exp

I have worked in the mental health field with developmental and physical disabilities for the last 12 years, I have experience with autism, Tbis, cerebral palsy, and many other disorders. I have experience with Hoyer lifts aswell. I do not mind preparing food, house, work, bathing, dressing, transportation, etc..
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Keri G.


Jewett City, CT

$26-37/hr • 2 yrs exp

Care Provider

I have been working with special needs for a few years now and I love it. They can make any bad day so much better. I feel I give my clients my full, undivided attention, then we have a special bond. I'm caring, loving, and do anything it takes to make my clients have a better and fun-filled day.
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Carah B.


Woodstock Valley, CT

$18/hr • 8 yrs exp

I'd Love To Work With You!

I love kids and pets! I have two dogs of my own. I've been caring for kids since my little brother was born and I've been a free babysitter for my mom! I currently work at my college as a tutor in a program called homework heroes! I help kids grades k-12 finish their homework and improve their grades as well as play with kids...
Carah can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Hannah M.


West Greenwich, RI

$10-15/hr • 9 yrs exp

Hello! My name is Hannah and I am a student in a University, School of Engineering. I am a very patient, loving, energetic, and reliable caregiver who would love to work with you and your family to ensure that your family's needs are completely met. I have over 6 years of experience with kids between the ages of 2 and 12 as...
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Eva S.


Coventry, RI

$17-22/hr • 1 yrs exp

Registered Behavior Technician

Over the past year I have worked as a Registered Behavior Technician with children of varying ages. I excel at maintaining child safety, promoting a fun and accepting environment, and teaching necessary life skills. Anyone who I have worked for/with can see that I make it my mission to bring 100% enthusiasm and love to my job...
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Harley B.


East Woodstock, CT

$15-20/hr • 8 yrs exp

I have babysat for the past 15 years for a number of families with children ranging from 2 months old to preteens! During my summers in highschool and college, I worked as a one to one aide at camp for children with special needs. I also have experience working in a school as an aide. I currently work full time from home and am...
Harley can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
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Robin S.


Willington, CT

$17-25/hr • 3 yrs exp

Tracher PCA

Hi, my name is Robin. I am a retired teacher. I have my Masters degree in education. I also have a dual interest. I have a BA in sociology and I ran a group home for non-ambulatory teenagers. I am experienced in taking care of children with cerebral palsy and who are mentally challenged. I managed a group home and was...
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Victoria H.


North Scituate, RI

$25-50/hr • 4 yrs exp

Victoria

I'd describe my personality as reliable, kind, and optimistic. I like working with kids/adults as a caregiver because this type of work brings so much joy and fulfillment into my life. I started working with kids when I got my first job as a direct support professional in 2018. In my spare time, I like to exercise, spend time...
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Dianne D.


North Scituate, RI

$22-25/hr • 2 yrs exp

Direct Care Professional

Hi! I'm Dianne, and I enjoy meeting people just as they are, and helping out as needed. I have experience working with youth and adults who have special needs including Autism, Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, sight impairment, and mild to severe cognitive impairment. I am a calm presence and infuse my actions with kindness and...
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Mariah M.


Norwich, CT

$15-20/hr • 2 yrs exp

I have experience working for DDS as a support for individuals with developmental disabilities as well as physical disabilities. I also have CNA experience working with adolescents of the same nature. I also have a 2-year-old son with severe ASD who is nonverbal so I have some sign language experience as well.
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Nichole B.


Coventry, RI

$25-50/hr • 20 yrs exp

I Love Kids And Animals

I am I mom of 4 grown daughters and I been working with adults with special needs for over 25 years I'm looking for a job that I love
Nichole can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Melissa P.


Hope, RI

$17-26/hr • 10 yrs exp

I have worked with children for most of my adult life. I am a mom to 3 adult sons. As a nurse I have worked with a wide range of children with special needs. I am also a proud much older sister to five younger siblings and absolutely considered the favorite auntie to over 10 little ones!
Melissa can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Athena C.


Coventry, RI

$17-30/hr • 6 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have always loved working with children. I have been babysitting since I was 13 years old. I have worked in a school with children with special needs. I was a nanny for 3 years and enjoyed it very much. I am CPR first aid certified. I also have my HHA certificate looking forward to chatting thanks Athena
Athena can also help with: Travel, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
I grow up a brother special needs. I spent many years around children with disabilities and Special Olympics. I later went on to work at perspectives for 15 years taking care of adults with disabilities after I had an adult with disability living with me for six years I also took care of a 91-year-old woman with dementia living...
Nichole can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, errands, transportation, dementia, live-in home care & more
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Patrick M.


Coventry, CT

$17-20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver

I have several years of experience working with individuals with special needs. I have worked as a paraprofessional in a school setting, worked as a Personal Care Assistant, and currently work as a social worker with adults with developmental disabilities.

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

Average Rating4.0 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in Brooklyn, CT are rated 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 14 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.