Find Trusted Special Needs Caregivers Near Me in Cheshire, CT

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: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance

Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

Nicole M.

Berlin, CT

$17/hr • 2 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...

Brianna L.

$25-43/hr • 1 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

Catherine S.

Plainville, CT

$30/hr

Child Care

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

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

Marissa M.

$17-20/hr • 8 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, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, travel & more

Skills:

CPR

Ayana V.

$20-22/hr • 10 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, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling & more

Skills:

Special Needs Care

Anicia L.

$19-24/hr • 10 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...

Christine T.

Terryville, CT

$17-21/hr • 10 yrs exp

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: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping

Skills:

Special Needs Care

Kelsie D.

Southington, CT

$18-25/hr • 2 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...

Courtney R.

Wolcott, CT

$17/hr • 10 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...

Shamian D.

$17-18/hr • 5 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: Errands, meal prep, transportation, dementia, light cleaning

Skills:

Home Health Aide

Danielle G.

Hamden, CT

$10-20/hr • 5 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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, travel

Skills:

First Aid

Chloe S.

Hamden, CT

$20-30/hr • 5 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: Grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning & more

Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

Jennifer G.

$17-25/hr • 10 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...

Leida L.

$20-28/hr • 10 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: Travel, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance

Skills:

Special Needs Care

Anita G.

Meriden, CT

$18-25/hr • 10 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:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

Theresa M.

$20-25/hr • 10 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

Sherry M.

$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...

Alyssa R.

$20-25/hr • 10 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...

Christine O.

Hamden, CT

$10-15/hr • 7 yrs exp

Long Time Babysitter, Experience With Special Needs Children