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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Canton, CT

The average posted rate is $18/hr as of February 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 7 years

Special needs caregivers in Canton, CT

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Karin M.


Canton, CT

$16-21/hr

Experienced- Nanny/Para Educator/Special Education/

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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.
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Diana G.


Canton, CT

$18-21/hr10 yrs exp

Home Health Aide

I have many years of experience with Varing for adults with Slecial needs and Elderly, as a Home health aide, And PCA. I have also worked with Children of various ages. I have also raised children of my own. I enjoy helping others and love to have fun doing it! I am reliable, honest, Caring and I can provide refrences. Hope to...
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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...
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Laura M.


Canton, CT

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Certified Occupational Therapists Assistant

I have 22 years experience as an Occupational Therapists Assistant. Worked with various diagnosis such as stroke, CP, MS , Dementia, Special needs.
I am a very reliable, positive, and patient 20-year-old college student. I have 2 years of experience caring for children with apraxia, autism, and down-syndrome on my college campus. Their ages have ranged from 4-25 years old. I have worked in both group and personal settings with these individuals. I was an assistant coach on...
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Shelby M.


Canton, CT

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

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I have taken care of family members my whole life. I have nannied for families long term and have wonderful references. From healthy active to special needs. From newborn to seniors. 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...
Shelby can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Shelby M.


Canton, CT

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

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...
Shelby can also help with: Personal care, hospice services, live-in home care, dementia, visiting physician
Skills:

Home Health Aide

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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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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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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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Amy R.


Granby, CT

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Dependable, Punctual, And Kind Nanny Available Now!

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

As a childcare worker for over a decade I started off working in 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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"I cannot say enough good things about Amy. This was our first time using this service and I am so glad I did. Amy was incredibly kind, punctual and the most awesome playmate to my energetic six year old son. Amy made me feel at ease and engaged my son with...

Amy R.

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Kristen M.


West Hartford, CT

$18-20/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny Excited To Help You With Your Children!

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: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Kristen has been fantastic at watching our 18 month old son, especially with the challenges of COVID. He gets a big grin on his face and rushes to her every morning. Kristen has also managed to consistently find new events and activities to bring him to that are...

Tucker W.

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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: Dementia, respite care, live-in home care, hospice services, personal care, visiting nurse & more
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

I am Sarah, a 23-year-old who has been living in West Hartford my whole life. I am reaching out to anyone that may be in need of a nanny next summer. I am available for full-time nannying starting June 20th, 2022. I am available Monday- Friday from 7am-4 p.m. I have a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education with a specialty...
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Julia M.


Simsbury, CT

$17-25/hr1 yrs exp

Hello, how are you? I'm julia and i'm a professional with experience in caring for and supporting children with special needs. I having studied psychology for two years in Brazil. During my journey, I had the opportunity to intern for one year at a school specialized in caring for children and adults with disabilities, where I...
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Samantha N.


New Hartford, CT

$15-20/hr8 yrs exp

About Me

Over the past 2 years I was working with mentally and physically disabled adults. I loved helping the individuals go to a program everyday and making sure they are learning something new, while also getting the care that they deserve. The past 5 years before that I was a preschool teacher ranging with ages 6 weeks old to 6 years...
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Liliana E.


Farmington, CT

$17-21/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny For Your Family.

I work as an assistant for birth to 3 and English/Spanish translator to therapists, OT, teachers, for autistic children, giving me valuable experience working with children who have special needs. I also worked part time as a teacher's assistant at a Montessori school, where I guided children in performing essential activities...
Liliana can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

CNA

I've had over 20 years experience care for child birth to adult. I also have 18 years experience as a CNA. I am well versed in all aspects of caring for a disabled patient. Transferring, feeding, bathing, medication and any other special needs your child may need will be no problem for me to perform.
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Anastasia D.


Farmington, CT

$17-30/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver/Tutor Starting When Needed

Hi! I am 32 years old. I have my Master's Degree in Elementary Education from Fairfield University and certified to teach K-6th Grade. My Bachelor's Degree is in Psychology. In addition to my graduate program, I took coursework in Early Childhood Education. I have experience working with Preschoolers and special needs students....
Anastasia can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, travel
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Cara C.


Avon, CT

$22-50/hr3 yrs exp

I'm Looking For A Loving Family That I Can Help Out And Become Their Child's Best Friend.

Hello, my name is Cara! I've started my journey with working with children at a young age in the year of 2014. I've also worked at two daycares for young toddlers for the past couple of years, as I also currently babysit a newborn and a 3-year-old regularly on the weekends. I'm completely CPR and First Aid Certified as-well as I...
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Ericka R.


Simsbury, CT

$25-30/hr2 yrs exp

Experienced Special Needs Care Giver

I have three children of my own, two of which have developmental delays and deficits related to being born extremely premature. I have experience caring for Trach, ventilator, feeding tubes, 02 dependant children. I also have experience with ASD and behavioral challenges.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Canton, CT

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.

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.

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.

Kristen M.

5.0

Kristen joined our family last summer and took over care of our 5-month-old son, G. She has been a wonderful addition to our family. G. adores her and they have great fun together every day. He immediately smiles as she walks through the door and greets him. She's patient with our little guy, and...

- Monica R.

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