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Special needs caregivers in Collinsville, CT
Diane S.
Burlington, CT
$20-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
Assist Children And Adults To Reach Their Full Potential.
I have worked in the School System for many years assisting Children and Young Adults to reach their full potential. I am CPR and PMT Certified. I use American Sign Language daily in my current position. I enjoy working with Autistic Children also Children/Adults with disabilities.
Julia M.
Simsbury, CT
$17-25/hr • 1 yrs exp
Hello, how are you?
I'm julia and i'm a professional with experience in caring for and supporting children with special needs. I having studied psychology for two years in Brazil. During my journey, I had the opportunity to intern for one year at a school specialized in caring for children and adults with disabilities, where I...
Suzanne E.
Berlin, CT
$17-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi, there!
I'm an experienced caregiver and companion comfortable with special needs children and adults. I'm certified through DDS for individualized day and personal support. I'm generally available for part time or occasional requests.
Please feel free to contact me to discuss your situation and see if we could be a good fit....
Suzanne can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Suzanne has been our son's nanny for more than a year. She's reliable and on time, and is always willing to be flexible, lend a hand around the house, or stay late if needed. She's great with our big dog too, and even checked on our house and was thoughtful and...
Kristy M.
Genienne G.
Southington, CT
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
*UPDATE * Hello all. I have a full time Nanny job that I love so I am not looking at this time. Thanks!
I have 20 years experience in childcare and special needs. Newborn to high school age. I have worked in Special Education and have prior Nanny experience. I feel working with children is such an important and rewarding job. I...
5.0
"Miss G was absolutely amazing with all 3 of my children. I have 8 year old twin boys with autism and a 5 year old daughter. She was able to manage all their personalities with ease and kindness. The kids loved her and ask for her to come back soon! Our family...
Care member
Holli D.
Bristol, CT
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Nanny Looking To Care For Your Child(ren) F/T Or P/T
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Holli. I have a degree in Early Childhood/Elementary Education as well as some graduate courses completed. I have experience in a variety of classrooms with children from preschool through fifth grade and I have nannied/babysat for children ranging from newborn to 10 years of age. I spent a year volunteering...
Holli can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Holli was my Nanny for many years. She is a smart, dependable and is great with children. Her exceptional knowledge with child education Enables her to also be an educator so the child learns while exploring the world they are in . She is always going above and...
Kylie O.
5.0
(1)
I love to help parents with every aspect of child care and homemaking. Everyone needs and extra pair of helping hands from time to time to make a busy life work!
5.0
"We hire Suzanne several times a year to house sit and care for our dog when we travel, She's top of the line, as far as we're concerned: trustworthy, upbeat, professional, flexible, great with dogs, goes above and beyond. Not only that, she's truly pleasant and is...
Jama C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I am a third-year nursing student at the University of Saint Joseph with a strong passion for working with children. As a member of the honors program at USJ, I have taken several child development and med courses. I am CPR certified for both children and infants through the American Heart Association. I have extensive...
Elizabeth can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, travel, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Elizabeth has been a wonderful babysitter/nanny for our 2 and 6 year olds. She really connects with the children, and puts in a lot of effort in tending to their individual (often chaotic) needs. She is super friendly, communicative, and dependable. Very highly...
Isaac C.
5.0
(1)
My friends daughter was very special needs and I would spend a lot of time playing with her and I would help to feed her and give her medicine anytime it was needed. I love to help kids who can't help themselves. I have been babysitting since I was 11 years old so I have almost 7 years of experience. I have my own reliable car...
5.0
"She is a very bubbly, fun person. She loves children and enjoys playing with them. She is very caring and watches for any sign of distress in the children."
Nichole L.
Christina B.
Waterbury, CT
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, I am 31 and have been working with children since 14, first privately, working for family friends and so on and then on to working in day care setting and becoming a mother myself. I have taken an early childhood development course and was CPR trained at the day care I worked in. I have experience with preemie children, up...
Christina can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Christina was a great asset to our family. She was warm and engaging with our son. He felt comfortable with her right away. She was very flexible with our schedule, and was able to stay late/come in early as needed. She was incredibly dependable and we knew that...
Jeanette N.
5.0
(7)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
As a childcare worker for over a decade I started off working in Public Schools as a Before/After School Program Leader along with working as a STEM teacher in summer camp. Next I worked in daycares as both a Lead Infant/Toddler Teacher and as a Floating Teacher. Most recently I was a Math/Reading Interventionist, giving...
Amy can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Amy is great!!! We had never left our 2.5 year old or 3 month old with anyone other than family and anticipated a big reaction from our 2.5 year old but Amy made him feel comfortable and there were no tears! She is reliable and always on time as well as great about...
Care member
5.0
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello, My name is Tiffany! I am 27 years old I have been working as a Nanny for 12 years. 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. I incorporated that in my work even for hearing children as it is a great tool...
Tiffany can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, 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.
4.5
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Betzaida but my middle name is Princess and that is what I go by. I have been in the childcare field for about 18+ years. I absolutely adore kids and I take care of them as I would my own CPR first aid and med certificate with special needs and I work with kids of all ages. If you would love to learn more about me...
Betzaida can also help with: Personal care
Skills:
CPR
Kristen M.
West Hartford, CT
$18-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Nanny Excited To Help You With Your Children!
4.5
(8)
Hired by 13 families in your neighborhood
Hi families, my name is Kristen, and I am a seasoned nanny ready to help you with your young children. I have extensive experience caring for children of all ages, as well as with families of multiples(most recently with toddler twins), and children with special needs.
I am an older nanny I suppose, but do not let my age deter...
Kristen can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Kristen joined our family last summer and took over care of our 5-month-old son, G. She has been a wonderful addition to our family. G. adores her and they have great fun together every day. He immediately smiles as she walks through the door and greets him. She's...
Monica R.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Stephanie and I am an experienced childcare provider with 20 years of experience caring for children of all ages. It includes but doesn't limit the following: babysitting multiple families, caring for twins with special needs, & nannying 3 kids for almost 7 years. I'm also a mom of two boys, 4 and 7, who go to...
5.0
"Stephanie is dependable, caring, thorough, trustworthy, reliable, kind, gentle, smart, flexible, understanding and excellent with children. She has cared for my children many many times since they were babies and I have always felt so good about leaving them with...
Jessica B.
Shannon H.
Windsor Locks, CT
$17-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Part Time Care Giver Available 12 Yrs Experience Working With The Special Needs Population
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have experience working with developmentally disabled people of all different ages and diagnosis. I have worked as a direct support staff at both day programs and in residential settings.
I consider myself extremely patient and caring. I am committed to treating the individual whom I am helping with respect and dignity.
I am...
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Sara, I have been professionally working with infants through young adults for 9 years now including those with special needs!
(I have a 2. 5-year-old sweet boy who goes with me to my current job)
A bit about me. I grew up in the Silicon Valley area of California where I babysat multiple families, worked as an...
Sara can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Sara is everything we would hope and dream for in a babysitter! Kind, reliable, fun, sweet to the kids but not afraid to lay down the law if need be, and just overall a wonderful person. We feel very safe with her with COVID and her level of caution with it. Would...
Hayley E.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm CPR/First Aid certified. I have over 10 years of experience working in the childcare field. I'm also a Sign Language Interpreter and proficient in Spanish. I have experience working with infants, toddlers, and children with special needs. I have a drivers license.
Date: 2024
To whom it may concern,
I would like to...
Nicole can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Nicole is one of the best babysitters my son has had. She keeps him engaged and is so patient with him. I would highly recommend her to anyone in need of a babysitter/ nanny!"
Brooke L.
Dian F.
West Hartford, CT
$17-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
My Name is Dian, I worked with the Seniors population for 20 years. I have had experience working with dementia patients, patients with colostomy care, mobility needs, medication reminders just to name a few. needs, I also worked with students with special needs for over 33 years. Helping others is my passion. I am from a large...
Dian can also help with: Personal care, mobility assistance, meal prep, specialized care, dementia, companionship & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
5.0
"Dian has a experience in both service area. she is a hard worker but at the same time caring and well detailed. she has over the years left a great impression on the lives of those she has served and their families. Dian has worked for over twenty years with...
Stanley F.
Alyssa I.
Terryville, CT
$25-40/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Ever since I was 16 years old I started working at a nursing home doing dietary aid. My mother is an RN and works there as well. Over the years I have learned so much about being around people who need extra care. I am responsible, and respectful, I cook and clean and I love a good chat. I have my own vehicle and I don't mind...
Dian F.
West Hartford, CT
$18-20/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hello , my name is Dian. I have been working in the field of Special Education and with Seniors for 33 years. I am passionate about helping others to improve their quality of life. I am dedicated, caring, honest and a great team player. I am looking forward to speaking with you and to share more of my skill set.
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Collinsville, CT
Suzanne E.
5.0
Suzanne has been our son's nanny for more than a year. She's reliable and on time, and is always willing to be flexible, lend a hand around the house, or stay late if needed. She's great with our big dog too, and even checked on our house and was thoughtful and caring enough to leave us a...
- Kristy M.
Genienne G.
5.0
I was very thankful for Genienne when she watched my son a few weeks ago. She was very attentive, warm and kindhearted. I would recommend her and use her service again.
- Cornieta W.
Holli D.
5.0
Holli was my Nanny for many years. She is a smart, dependable and is great with children. Her exceptional knowledge with child education Enables her to also be an educator so the child learns while exploring the world they are in . She is always going above and beyond to ensure the children are safe...
- Kylie O.
Suzanne E.
5.0
We hire Suzanne several times a year to house sit and care for our dog when we travel, She's top of the line, as far as we're concerned: trustworthy, upbeat, professional, flexible, great with dogs, goes above and beyond. Not only that, she's truly pleasant and is obviously a very caring person.
- Jama C.
Elizabeth C.
5.0
Elizabeth has been a wonderful babysitter/nanny for our 2 and 6 year olds. She really connects with the children, and puts in a lot of effort in tending to their individual (often chaotic) needs. She is super friendly, communicative, and dependable. Very highly recommended!
- Isaac C.
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