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Lauren G.


Wallingford, CT

$35/hr10 yrs exp

Quinnipiac University Student, Experienced Nanny And Babysitter, Looking For Position

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello all, my name is Lauren, welcome to my profile. I love children, and feel honored that so many have trusted me to assist them as their children grow and develop. I have experience both nannying and babysitting. I started babysitting about 15 years ago, so I have a very extensive background at this point. I've worked with...
Lauren can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Madison B.


Meriden, CT

$20-40/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Caregiver Looking For Part-time Work

Hello! I am certified CT & PA former teacher, experienced caregiver who has served as a nanny for traditionally functioning children and special needs children (Autism, Down's Syndrome, emotional trauma)for over 10 years. I have served as a nanny, babysitter, and live-in nanny during my high school and undergraduate careers. I...
Madison can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Nicole M.


Berlin, CT

$17/hr2 yrs exp

Nanny And Special Needs Caregiver

Hello! I am a very honest, energetic and loving person. I have been caring for children for as long as I can remember. Most recently, I worked at a school working with adolescents and adults with autism. Prier to that I worked for a day care in Berlin where I taught a class of 1-year-olds. I love to cook and do not have any...

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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 intervention...
Skills:

CPR

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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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Marissa M.


Waterbury, CT

$17-20/hr8 yrs exp

Fun & Smiley Sitter

I have multiple years of experience with children. I am an assistant director/ choreographer of a dance studio. I run the entire "pre-school program" which teaches children ages 1. 5-7 years old. I have experience as a substitute teacher and am currently enrolled in a masters program to become a high school biology teacher. I...
Marissa can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

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Ayana V.


Bristol, CT

$20-22/hr10 yrs exp

Caring for young ones comes natural to me as I am a nurturing, empathetic person. I have over 10 years of experience babysitting, and 8 years of caring for children with special needs. I love growing with children, as I learn new things from them just as much as they learn from me. There is nothing more precious than the mind...
Ayana can also help with: Travel, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Anicia L.


Bristol, CT

$19-24/hr10 yrs exp

Hi, I have many years of experience working in the special needs community. I have worked as a paraprofessional with preschool through middle school age students. I also have experience with direct / in home care and therapeutic recreation. My background has given me many skills to help support and work alongside children and...
Worked in a school system for 15 years as a paraprofessional with special needs children . I also worked with children with behavioral and developmental disorders .
Christine can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Kelsie D.


Southington, CT

$18-25/hr2 yrs exp

Behavior Technician

I have going on three years of experience in a public school program focusing on promoting functional lives for primarily students with Autism and other related learning and cognitive disabilities :) I have skills in changing diapers, behavior support/management/PMT, deescalation strategies, and promoting a fun and positive...
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Courtney R.


Wolcott, CT

$17/hr10 yrs exp

Providing A Care, Love, And Support To Those In Need.

I grew up living and taking care of my aunt with special needs. I also volunteered to help work with special needs students for a summer school program and for the Special Olympics. Also, volunteered to work in a special ed classroom when needed an elementary school. When working for a private day care I also worked along side...
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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: Light cleaning, errands, transportation, meal prep, dementia
Skills:

Home Health Aide

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Danielle G.


Hamden, CT

$10-20/hr5 yrs exp

I absolutely love kids and I have been babysitting since I was 15 years old. I have babysat children from the age of 3 months to 14 years old. I also have experience with multiple children. I have babysat for children overnight, driving them to their various activities and helping with homework. In high school, I taught religion...
Danielle can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

First Aid

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Chloe S.


Hamden, CT

$20-30/hr5 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Chloe and I am in my last year of the Masters of Occupational Therapy program at Quinnipiac University. I am available for occasional sitting this semester! I have experience babysitting, nannying, and tutoring for many families, and love all children. I also was a camp counselor for 4 years. I completed fieldwork...
Chloe can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Jennifer G.


Waterbury, CT

$17-25/hr10 yrs exp

I Have A Gift

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a Manager of 2 group home that serve individuals with developmental disabilities (all of them on the Autism Spectrum) and severe behavioral issues. In 2006 I started to become fascinated with autism when I began working with a non-verbal 17-year-old with very severe self-injurious behavior. I started to self-educate and he...
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Leida L.


Waterbury, CT

$20-28/hr10 yrs exp

Professional Caregiver

I have 25 years experience as a language therapist and teacher for kids with special needs. I only speak Spanish but manage really well with translator app.
Leida can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Anita G.


Meriden, CT

$18-25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Child Caregiver Over 20 Years

I am nothing short of a very responsible, reliable, patient, fun, exciting and well-experienced.. I have been a caregiver for many kids over the years, including children with special needs. I have worked as a preschool teacher, for the past 20 years. My years of experience have taught me the value of patience and encouragement...
Anita can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

CPR

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Theresa M.


Waterbury, CT

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

I've worked in the special needs Field for 16 years, and I also take care of an elderly couple which one of them has dementia, I am compassionate caring and love what I do I am a caretaker and I also know sign language
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Sherry M.


Waterbury, CT

$17-20/hr

Part-time Care Giver Available

Although I have no certificate in caring for children with special needs, I have plenty of experience. My dearest friend has a daughter who is severely autistic and being so close to the family taught me how to understand and be patient with the child. I am used to seeing her and communicating with her. Basically every childs...
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Alyssa R.


Bristol, CT

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Hi there! I have great experience working with children. I earned my B. A. in Psychology in 2015 and have worked in the social services field since then. I am also currently working on my MPH. I have experience with kids who struggle with mental health varying from depression and anxiety to ADHD and behavioral difficulties. I am...

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