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Meghan B.


South Glastonbury, CT

$17-18/hr2 yrs exp

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looking for some part-time babysitting! I am a reliable, caring, and friendly individual who has a passion for working with children! I have a lot of experiences well! I am an EMT and have worked as a camp counselor for children ages 5-12 as well as volunteered at a special needs based camp for much older children (13-21).. I...
Meghan can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Samantha C.


Middletown, CT

$25/hr8 yrs exp

Fun And Loving Nanny

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I've been a nanny for 8 years and I also have two kids of my own I love kids and I would be an amazing nanny I will treat your kids as my own. I'm a fun an happy person I have no problem helping you with any other things as well. I have experience with children with special needs and I have experience with infants.
Samantha can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Alivia C.


Westbrook, CT

$20/hr8 yrs exp

Fun And Caring Sitter!

Hi my name is Alivia and I'm from Westbrook! I am attending SCSU for my Master's degree in Speech Pathology. Spring 2024 I graduated from UConn with a bachelor's degree in Speech Language and Hearing Sciences and minored in Early Childhood Education. I have much experience working with young children and both children and adults...
Alivia can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, craft assistance & more
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

Special Needs Care

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Jamie L.


Norwich, CT

$16-21/hr4 yrs exp

I Am Here To Help Provide Companionship While Assiting With Daily Activities!

I am new to this site, however, I am not new to senior care as I have 4 years of prior experience. I have both personal and professional experience with behavioral health and individuals with special needs. I am CPR and CPI trained through my previous employment as a Mental Health Worker at an inpatient hospital. I have...
Jamie can also help with: Dementia, light cleaning, errands, meal prep, transportation
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Megan B.


Higganum, CT

$18-25/hr10 yrs exp

Hi! My name is Megan and I am from Higganum CT and I currently work as a Young Toddler teacher at an Early Learning Center. I have worked with children for about 12 years. I have worked in many different settings, including at home nannying, camp counselor, early childhood education at a learning center, etc. I have worked very...
Megan can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

I have experience with children who are in the autism spectrum. I also grew up with a sister who is bi-polar and worked with dementia patients while working as a home health aide for over 2 years.
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Vicki P.


Niantic, CT

$16-19/hr10 yrs exp

Mother Of 6, Grandmother Of 17

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I'm an extremely active, fun-loving mother of 6 (now adult) children and 17 grandchildren. I enjoy outdoor activities, creative play, helping out around the house and just generally caring for others. I'm an avid gardener and enjoy sharing my love for nature with both children and adults. I'm excited to spend my days seeing the...
Vicki can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

I worked for a caring hand for 5 years. I am pca certified and currently work with a special needs woman part time.
Michelle can also help with: Dementia, personal care
Skills:

Home Health Aide

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Jennifer B.


Waterford, CT

$17-22/hr2 yrs exp

Wellness Caregiver

I have experience working with a senior who had Cerebal Palsy and used a wheelchair. I am reliable, compassionate and dedicated.
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Danah K.


Waterford, CT

$31-35/hr

Occupational Therapist Student

Hi my name is Danah! I am occupational therapy doctoral student who is on their last fieldwork. I have worked with children and adults of all disorders.
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Joana S.


Manchester, CT

$17-21/hr3 yrs exp

a mother of two kids and a personal care assistant and a direct support staff. I have be on this field since 2014 and a direct support staff since 2021. I love what I do with love, empathy, respectful, trustworthy with good heart and the experience with CPR first aid, and med cert staff by DDS .
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Rebekah R.


Jewett City, CT

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Fun, Bubbly Babysitter/nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Rebekah and I am an experienced babysitter/nanny. I have over 10 years of experience with all ranges of children, including special needs, high energy, and multiple children. I have worked in many arenas working with children from summer programs to school based work. I love animals so pets are not a problem at all. I...
Rebekah can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Aeris M.


Manchester, CT

$17/hr4 yrs exp

Weekend/Summertime Babysitter

I have been babysitting since I was 11 years old. My youngest siblings were born when I was 11 and I helped raise them until where they are now. Diapers and all. I also have years of experience outside my own family babysitting for all ages. I do have experience with children of special needs or medical needs. I am no stranger...
Aeris can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel
Skills:

First Aid

Until the end of August I have an open schedule, afterwards I would only be available after school hours (depending on location) or weekends I've been working with special-needs kids for about six years now I started in an Academy for those with a variety of special needs and a variety of functionality(anywhere from nonverbal...
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Patrick M.


Coventry, CT

$17-20/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Babysitter

I have been a babysitter for the past 14 years. I have also directed an after school program and summer camp for several years. I have worked with children and adults with special needs. I have experience with children and youth of all ages.
Patrick can also help with: Swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Ayabulela M.


Niantic, CT

$22-30/hr5 yrs exp

Special Needs Aide/ HHA

Hello Fam My name is Ayabulela (Aya) and I'm 29 years old. My first experience caring for those with Special Needs was with my niece. She was born deaf and that gave me a driving force to pursue my studies in Social Work. I'm an advocate for vulnerable groups (children, persons living with disabilities and seniors) and it gives...
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Claire W.


Middletown, CT

$25-50/hr8 yrs exp

Since 2007 I have provided childcare to children of all ages. I have experience changing diapers, cooking and feeding children, facilitating quiet time and naps, driving children to school and other activities, working with children on age-appropriate projects, among other responsibilities. I have 9 years of experience working...
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Ariel L.


Bolton, CT

$17/hr5 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter Available Every Day.

The first experience I had with care giving for children was being a helping hand for a mother of three. Once I became babysitting certified along with being CPR certified I expanded how much I worked with kids. After taking small babysitting jobs for a while I spent three summers (over 35 weeks) working at a daycare caring for...
Ariel can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Brooklyn B.


Chester, CT

$18-30/hr3 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'm a recent college graduate and am moving to New England at the end of summer to work full-time as a nurse. I'm looking for work in the mean time and really enjoy working with kids! I'm CPR certified, First-Aid trained and have plenty of experience with working with kids, including some special needs experience, as well.
Brooklyn can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Mariah M.


Norwich, CT

$15-20/hr2 yrs exp

I have experience working for DDS as a support for individuals with developmental disabilities as well as physical disabilities. I also have CNA experience working with adolescents of the same nature. I also have a 2-year-old son with severe ASD who is nonverbal so I have some sign language experience as well.

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