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5.0
(1)
I am a mother to three children of my own. I have been a CNA/PCA since I was 18 years old. I have experience with adaptive equipment and multiple special needs. I have a passion for helping others.
Mariah can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
CNA
5.0
"She's been a huge help watching my toddler while I work. She's been reliable and helped on short notice a few occasions! She's been flexible during unforeseen schedule changes and offered a thorough report on our child's day. If you have a young child they'll be in...
Elaine K.
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: Errands, meal prep, companionship, dementia, light cleaning, hospice services & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been a CNA/PCA since I was 18 years old. It is a passion of mine to help others. I have experience with adaptive equipment, and special needs.
Mariah can also help with: Companionship, personal care, specialized care, mobility assistance, dementia
Skills:
CNA
5.0
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I am a mother of one and grandmother of two. I have worked as a professional nanny for more than 20 years after working as a legal assistant. I have had many long-term positions - newborns, twin infants, toddler/preschool, school-age and special needs; I am blessed to still see the former families.
I am CPR/First Aid/AED...
Joann can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"My wife and I were very lucky to have family available to care for our children while we worked for a long time however, the time inevitably came to search for outside help. We were extremely nervous about what this change, and what to expect with it, and we began...
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Julia C.
New London, CT
$18-25/hr • 15 yrs exp
Former Children's Museum Educator With Tons Of Caretaking Experience
5.0
(10)
Hired by 14 families in your neighborhood
I am the eldest of 13 Cousins and have been baby sitting for as long as I can remember unofficially, and in a more formal capacity. I have experience caring for newborns all the way up to middle schoolers, and I have a great deal of experience with special needs and spectrum children as well. I am comfortable one on one as well...
Julia can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Julia did awesome with my boys, they get very excited when we let them know she is coming to look after them. I am so happy we found such a kind, caring, and dependable person to watch over my little ones when mom and dad need a night away."
Marissa G.
5.0
(17)
Bathing, help with dressing, help with toileting, meal preparation, feeding, emptying catheter, bed making etc
Judith can also help with: Dementia, errands, light cleaning, hospice services, companionship, live-in home care & more
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Judith is a patient and compassionate Christian woman with a great heart who is devoted to doing the best she can in all she does! She is a strong woman of God."
Jamie C.
Niya E.
Middletown, CT
$10-15/hr • 4 yrs exp
I Am A College Student Looking For Work While I'm Home On Break!
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a recent psychology grad from Worcester State University and am looking for night or weekend babysitting/ care giving as I am in between undergrad and grad school. I have experience with children ages 3 months-17 years old. I have also worked with adults and elderly in rehabilitation and nursing homes. I have experience...
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
Daniel W.
Jewett City, CT
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Caregiver/Job Coach/Life Coach With Special Needs Adults.
5.0
(5)
My name is Dan. I've been supporting people with mental and physical needs since 1998. I have cared for people in group homes, day programs and private care. I have supported people who are highly involved as far as medical and people who have had considerable behavior issues. I have experience cooking meals following dietary...
5.0
"Dan works part-time for us as a Life Coach for my adult son with Down Syndrome. Dan is largely responsible for after work activities with him. Dan takes my son to Special Olympics practices, and he also encourages my son to maintain fitness by going on hikes,...
Catherine C.
5.0
(1)
I love meeting and caring for children of all abilities! In my pursuit of becoming a teacher I have taken countless courses on how to help children with varying needs. For four years I was a coach in my hometown's Unified Sports Program. I have counseled/directed at a summer camp for 6+ years, working closely with many different...
Kathy T.
Storrs Mansfield, CT
$10-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Energetic Care Giver Seeking An Opportunity To Help!
5.0
(2)
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...
Zoey R.
Manchester, CT
$20-26/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! My name is Zoey! I am 23 years old from Manchester Connecticut. I am fully vaccinated from COVID-19, have a great driving record, no criminal background, and I am not a smoker! I am also fully certified for CPR and first aid, and update that whenever necessary. I am experienced with special needs and medical...
Zoey can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Zoey did such a great job at entertaining my 1 year old, that she forgot all about her separation anxiety! Zoey was kind, and incredibly helpful. We will definitely hire her again"
Catherine L.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello families,
My name is Emily and I am 29 years old and have both and undergraduate degree in human development and family studies and a masters degree in school psychology. I have worked with children of all ages from infants as young as 3 months to students with special needs age 20+ that have aged out of k-12 education,...
Emily can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Experienced educated professional available for caregiving positions. I have experience with all ages & special needs individuals. I have over 15 years experience providing all levels of care for individuals from birth till advanced stages of life. I have experience from School Readiness Programs to group homes with individuals...
Heather can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
5.0
"Heather is a very kind and compassionate person, our Family fell in love with her immediately! I admire her energy and passion for life!"
Erica H.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
It takes a village to raise a child and while many of us resonate with this age old adage, our culture is simply not set up for the modern family to reap the benefits of community support flowing in from all directions. I thrive off creating nurturing bonds with children and engaging with them in authentic and creative ways....
Katie can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"I hired Katie for an urgent job to transport my special needs kiddo and to take care of our cats while I was away. She was just awesome! Handled my kiddo perfectly. Was entirely reliable and in communication. Was flexible as the details and schedule changed...
Lecia P.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello, My name is Tiffany! I am 26 years old I have been working as a Nanny since I was 16. I have worked with children of all ages and have experience with children who have hearing loss and special needs. I took ASL in college as my foreign language and incorporated that in my work even for hearing children as its a great tool...
Tiffany can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Tiffany was a wonderful nanny to our infant! She was very attentive, always understood our son's cues for a bottle, change of clothes, diaper or nap. She was always able to keep him entertained without screen time and often took him outside to get some fresh air. I...
Ashley T.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Mike! I am a 30-year-old special ed teacher living in Rocky Hill. I have been working in special ed for 9 years, specializing in adolescents (age 11-21) with challenging behaviors. I was a founding member of The Mill School in VT, a cutting edge school for this population. I currently teach math and science at Venture...
5.0
"Michael worked with my daughter through her freshman year this year. He provided homework help, studied for quizzes, tests, midterms & finals and previewed projects. His support of my daughter’s academics were invaluable and made the difference in preparing her...
Care member
Katie L.
Westbrook, CT
$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Graduate Student In Early Childhood Special Education, Former Autism Play Therapist : Yoga For Kids Certified
5.0
(2)
Hello,
Katie Liljedahl here and I am a graduate student at UC Denver studying Early Childhood Special Education. I began my work with children with special needs upon graduating college with a BA in English and nannying for a family with three children. The youngest child had cerebellum ataxia and was non ambulatory. I...
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 10+ years experience as an instructional assistant in an elementary school working with children from ages 3 to 11, including special needs. I have 2 grown children and a 19-month-old grandchild that I've cared for since birth.
I am looking for a long term position in which I am able to watch your children grow and get to...
Sara can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"- [ ] Sara has been our nanny since October. She quickly became part of our family helping care for our 2 year old intermittently and then full time with our son who was born in December. Our son had challenging GI issues and Sara stepped right in from him being in...
Care member
4.7
(3)
Hi there, I'm Taylor and I have been babysitting for over 8 Years. I have experience working with all ages and also experience with special needs. I love taking care a kids.
Taylor can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
4.0
" Taylor is an energetic and fun person to be with."
Jon S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I feel there is no other rewarding job than to help people and make a difference in someone's life. I am a very caring, lovable and outgoing person. I feel like I have a special way with children as well as adults and seniors. I'm able to build a great relationship and able to gain their trust with them, no problem. I am...
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Colchester, CT
Mariah M.
5.0
She's been a huge help watching my toddler while I work. She's been reliable and helped on short notice a few occasions! She's been flexible during unforeseen schedule changes and offered a thorough report on our child's day. If you have a young child they'll be in good hands with her!
- Elaine K.
Joann R.
5.0
My wife and I were very lucky to have family available to care for our children while we worked for a long time however, the time inevitably came to search for outside help. We were extremely nervous about what this change, and what to expect with it, and we began searching online for...
- Care member
Julia C.
5.0
Julia did awesome with my boys, they get very excited when we let them know she is coming to look after them. I am so happy we found such a kind, caring, and dependable person to watch over my little ones when mom and dad need a night away.
- Marissa G.
Judith M.
5.0
Judith is a patient and compassionate Christian woman with a great heart who is devoted to doing the best she can in all she does! She is a strong woman of God.
- Jamie C.
Daniel W.
5.0
Dan is a fantastic individual. Dependable, easy going. Is wonderful with special individuals.
- Leslie B.
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