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Christie C.


Chaplin, CT

$20-25/hr6 yrs exp

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I worked full-time as an aide for middle aged twins who had Developmental Disabilities and Muscular Dystrophy. This position ended recently when the twins passed away within 2 months of each other. In my role as an aide, I assist with ADLs and with both a respiratory and exercise program, escorted them into the community and to...
Special experience with special needs children of all ages. Also eight years of experience with the elderly. I'm open honest yet fun and firm.
Vanessa can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:

CNA

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Tina G.


Willimantic, CT

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Care Giver

5.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have been caring for seniors, special needs, for 33 years. I have worked in nursing homes, in home care, private in home care. tasks include am care, pm care, meal prep, feeding, bathing, dressing, toileting, transportation, light house keeping, laundry, food shopping. I am very passionate about what I do. enjoy getting to...
Tina can also help with: Meal prep, hospice services, light cleaning, dementia, errands, companionship & more
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

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Cindy B.


Windham, CT

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver

I have been a caregiver for over 20 years. I have many years of experience I worked with visiting nurses, hospice, rehabilitation etc. I am very easy-going very easy to get along with and take pride in my work. I have experience with ADLs I am CPR, first aid, EpiPen, med certified.
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Savannah C.


Pomfret Center, CT

$18-45/hr9 yrs exp

Outgoing, Good With Children, Personable, Patient, And Creative

Hi I'm Savannah and I'm a 2019 high school graduate. I've just returned from living in the UK for 6 months working as an Au Pair! I currently work at a daycare as the head preschool teacher and was the head infant teacher before I made my move to the UK. I've worked there for 3 years :) I started working with children at a young...
Savannah can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Savannah is a close family friend who has cared for my daughter multiple times. She is amazing with my daughter! My daughter loved her every time she would care for her and never wanted her to leave. She is amazing with children. She played with my daughter,...

Chelsie F.

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Kathy T.


Storrs Mansfield, CT

$17-20/hr10 yrs exp

Energetic Care Giver Seeking An Opportunity To Help!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Since taking early retirement late last year, I have been helping my dad (age 94) and his wife. My dad has had increased difficulty getting around and had lost a good deal of his short term memory. I've helped with meal preparation, cleaning, and I have driven them to medical appointments and helped them with errands. I have...
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Ginger H.


Willington, CT

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Nurturing responsible and reliable career nanny with experience caring for newborn through teen age children. I have recent experience with twins and also special needs. Red Cross First Aid and CPR Certifications are current. I have taught gymnastics and swimming lessons and enjoy outdoor activities , reading, crafting, yoga and...
Ginger can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Ginger has been watching our littlest for 5 years! She always has him outside playing, doing fun crafts, and "school" stuff like his colors and numbers. He loves being with Ginger, they always have fun no matter what they do! It's about the kids for her. She has a...

Jen J.

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Angela O.


Pomfret Center, CT

$22-30/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter

Hi! My name is Angela and I have been around children for 10+ years. I have worked with new borns, toddlers & special needs children. I love to get creative while babysitting, whether building a fort or arts and craft or playing outside. Kids are my passion, which babysitting allows me to do what I love everyday! I would love to...
Angela can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Angela loves working with children with a desire to go above and beyond!"

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Shannon B.


Brooklyn, CT

$20-50/hr4 yrs exp

Hi There!

3.7

(3)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hey there my name is Shannon and I am 27 years old! I have over 10 years of experience in childcare. I have worked as a PCA for individuals with special needs, a nanny for infants up to 12 years old and a pre school head teacher for roughly two years. I am American Red Cross CPR CERTIFIED and I also have my epi pen and...
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"My wife and I hired Shannon to watch our 10 year old boy and two year old girl, we had a great experience with Shannon, she’s professional and courteous, and our kids absolutely loved her, I highly recommend Shannon"

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Susan H.


Brooklyn, CT

$25-27/hr10 yrs exp

Engaging, Trustworthy Babysitter Available

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I started babysitting at 11 years old for neighbors' kids. I was a camp counselor and a lifeguard in my teens. I love doing craft projects and reading. I raised 2 boys and have a 6-year-old grandson and 2 granddaughters who are my heart and soul. I have a Bachelor's degree from Sacred Heart University. I love cats and dogs. I am...
Susan can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"We initially reached out to Susan to inquire if she would be interested in providing childcare for our two sons (then 2 month olds and almost three years old). We met Susan at the park and she immediately got down and dirty in the sandbox with our truck loving...

Courtney Z.

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Carah B.


Woodstock Valley, CT

$18/hr8 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: Travel, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Linda B.


Hampton, CT

$24-31/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Mom And Meme

I'm a mom and meme- gram love children and babies . I am an lpn license practical nurse And have worked in the school system with special needs. Looking to help a family out any way I can. I love the outdoors animals and exposing children to nature. If you have any questions please reach out. Thanks, Linda
Linda can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Robin S.


Willington, CT

$17-25/hr3 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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Linda B.


Hampton, CT

$25-34/hr10 yrs exp

Happy Experienced Mother And Grandmother

I have 10 years of experience. I can help with Bathing/Grooming/Hygiene and Behavior - Applied Behavior Analysis.
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Pat J.


Willington, CT

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Former Special Ed Teacher Available For Childcare

I have extensive experience working with children with special needs! I would love to talk with you to see if I am a good fit for your child's needs.
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Caroline S.


Willimantic, CT

$17-25/hr9 yrs exp

Babysitter/Nanny

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: Craft assistance, travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Mikaela K.


Brooklyn, CT

$17/hr10 yrs exp

Summer Time Care Provider

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Mikaela and I hold a Master's Degree in School Counseling and currently work as full-time high school counselor. I am looking for some possible evening babysitting as well as weekend and/or date night jobs! I have many years of experience with children of all ages from 6 weeks to teenagers and watching up to 5...
Mikaela can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Pat J.


Willington, CT

$20-25/hr5 yrs exp

Compassionate And Reliable Caregiver

Ever since I started volunteering at a local nursing home when I was in the 7th grade, I have enjoyed caring for the elderly. I am a very compassionate person who is attentive to details when caring for either an elderly person or a child with special needs. I have been a caregiver for seniors with dementia, Alzheimer's, and...
Pat can also help with: Dementia, personal care, respite care
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...
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Julie P.


Willington, CT

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver For Elderly

I have 20 years of experience with working with the elderly and people with traumatic brain injuries. A lot of my experience is with people with Alzheimer's dementia. I was a caregiver for my father who had vascular/Alzheimer's dementia that progressed very rapidly. He passed away almost 2 years ago and we miss him very much. I...

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Chaplin, CT

Savannah C.

5.0

Savannah is a close family friend who has cared for my daughter multiple times. She is amazing with my daughter! My daughter loved her every time she would care for her and never wanted her to leave. She is amazing with children. She played with my daughter, fed my daughter dinner and was even...

- Chelsie F.

Ginger H.

5.0

Ginger has been part of our family for almost 10 years and she's actually the best. Kids gravitate to her. Anyone who hires Ginger would be incredibly lucky!

- Amanda N.

Angela O.

5.0

I’m lucky enough to have Angela for a sister in law! She regularly watches my special needs toddler and my now 9 month old infant. She has the energy levels and experience required to manage a busy home while you’re away. She loves kids and is the type of gal who is always found playing with the...

- Care member

Shannon B.

5.0

Shannon is an amazing woman filled with empathy! She shows compassion, kindness, and playfulness, always caring for the kids. Her dedication and determination to better the lives of the kids she works with are unmatched, always putting their needs and wants first. I would recommend her to anybody in...

- Care member

Susan H.

5.0

We initially reached out to Susan to inquire if she would be interested in providing childcare for our two sons (then 2 month olds and almost three years old). We met Susan at the park and she immediately got down and dirty in the sandbox with our truck loving boy. He immediately took to her and...

- Courtney Z.

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