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Diane S.


Burlington, CT

$20-35/hr10 yrs exp

Assist Children And Adults To Reach Their Full Potential.

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I have worked in the School System for many years assisting Children and Young Adults to reach their full potential. I am CPR and PMT Certified. I use American Sign Language daily in my current position. I enjoy working with Autistic Children also Children/Adults with disabilities.
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Alyssa I.


Terryville, CT

$25-40/hr4 yrs exp

5.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Ever since I was 16 years old I started working at a nursing home doing dietary aid. My mother is an RN and works there as well. Over the years I have learned so much about being around people who need extra care. I am responsible, and respectful, I cook and clean and I love a good chat. I have my own vehicle and I don't mind...
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Holli D.


Bristol, CT

$20-30/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: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision & 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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Julia S.


Bristol, CT

$20-25/hr10 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:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Julia is incredibly compassionate, creative, responsible and hard working! She has been a huge asset to me and my family. Her dedication to children is incredible, and they love her! If you're lucky enough to get the pleasure of working with her, I would highly...

Virginia F.

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Sam O.


Farmington, CT

$10-15/hr6 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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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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Sam O.


Farmington, CT

$20-30/hr10 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: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel
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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Jessie B.


Collinsville, CT

$17/hr3 yrs exp

Full Time Caregiver

I am a Certified Nurses Aide with 3 years experience: I have cared for Dementia patients, Alzheimer's, and special needs patients. I am moving to Flordia in a few shorts months.
Jessie can also help with: Respite care, live-in home care, dementia, hospice services, visiting nurse, personal care & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

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Shamian D.


Bristol, CT

$17-18/hr5 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: Dementia, light cleaning, transportation, errands, meal prep
Skills:

Home Health Aide

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Brianna L.


Bristol, CT

$25-43/hr1 yrs exp

Compassionate And Empathetic Child Care Provider

I'd describe my personality as compassionate, honest, and responsible. I like working with kids because it is rewarding, not only would I be given the opportunity to build relationships with each and every one of the kids I work with. I am given the opportunity to teach but also learn from the kids. I started working with...
Brianna can also help with: Carpooling
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Jess R.


Plainville, CT

$26-32/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced With Special Needs, Graduate Social Work Student

I am a licensed social worker in CT and I have experience with diagnoses including: Autism, Reactive Attachment Disorder, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, Pervasive Developmental Disorder, depression, Bipolar Disorder, Schizophrenia, ADD, ADHD and emotional dysregulation. If needed, my resume is available upon request....
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Maggie G.


Bristol, CT

$21-25/hr4 yrs exp

Hey there! My name is Maggie and I am 26 years old. I am a caring and passionate individual who loves to meet and help new people. I have four years of experience as a behavioral therapist. Most of the kiddos I work with as a behavioral therapist have autism spectrum disorder or other developmental disabilities. I also spent...
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Ashley F.


Bristol, CT

$25-30/hr12 yrs exp

Get To Know Me:

Hello, My name is Ashley, and I am the director of a highly accredited preschool. I have been working in Early Childhood for the last 11 years. I worked as a nanny for 5 years and as an infant teacher for another 5 years. I am most experienced with children from infancy to 5 years of age. However, I have also worked for many...
Ashley can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

My name is Madison , I am a CNA and have worked for the Hospital. I have cared for patients with developmental disabilities, Special needes, Autism, ADD/ADHD, cerebral palsy, Down's syndrome, patients that are blind along with many other patients that require specialized care.
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Lataya M.


Bristol, CT

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Personal Care Assistant Flexible Part Time

I've been working with individuals with special needs for 20 years now I am CPR first aid and medical cert and PMT I have experience with behaviors Also looking for Monday Wednesday Friday 9am-2pm
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Kinga W.


Plainville, CT

$27-32/hr3 yrs exp

Hi. My name is Kinga. I was born and raised in Poland. I had experience with old people especially with Dementia and Alzheimer's disease. I worked for Agency company and cared of my grandmother who is blind and poorly waking. I am trustworthy, punctual and responsible for my client. I can do light housekeeping, laundry,...
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Mala W.


Bristol, CT

$24-30/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Child Caregiver

I am a mother of 2 adult daughters and have been in healthcare since 1986. Married to a General practitioner for 28yrs. We had 2 medical clinic which we managed together, until he died. I was also an ICU Nurse in Guyana until 2010 when I migrated to the USA. I worked as nursing assistant at NYWUH, full time for 4 years and was...
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Catherine S.


Plainville, CT

$30/hr8 yrs exp

Special Needs

I am a licensed early intervention Speech-Language Pathologist (CCC-SLP) in the state of CT. I have been practicing for 2. 5 years, and working with children with special needs for 8 years. I specialize in toddlers and preschoolers, but I love working with children of all ages. I CANNOT provide direct speech therapy...
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Shelby M.


Canton, CT

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Everything Is Fun When You Love What You Do!

I have taken care of family members my whole life. I have nannied for families long term and have wonderful references. I worked at Ben Haven in North haven a residential and school dedicated to autism and on the spectrum individuals. There I cared for 6 autistic adults at once and did over nights with them. Communicated via...
Hello, my name is Jessie and am very dedicated to helping children and adults with special needs. Two of my brothers have special needs including Down syndrome, and nystagmus with CVI. I am experienced with feeding tubes, activities, also I am CPR certified, and have my CNA license.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Burlington, CT

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.

Julia S.

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, and Julia made her feel calm and...

- Zoe J.

Sam O.

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.

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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