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I have worked in a vocational setting as well as in an alternative school. I have taken many seminars that have increased my knowledge in this field. I have worked with individuals with special needs of all ages and disabilities. I have always enjoyed the challenge and rewards that come with working with persons with special...
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Jenna. I am a licensed therapeutic yoga practitioner for children with special needs and Douala. I hold a BA in Psychology and Spanish and am working on my masters in Holistic Clinical Mental Health Counseling. I have more than 10 years of experience working with children of all ages in a variety of settings; from...
Jenna can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
I have school age kids and work from home in the evening so I am available for morning hours. I have many years of babysitting experience both professionally and personally . I also volunteer weekly at my church in the classroom. I especially love babies and toddlers and am willing to work with special needs as well
Danielle can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
I have several years of experience working with individuals with special needs. I have worked as a paraprofessional in a school setting, worked as a Personal Care Assistant, and currently work as a social worker with adults with developmental disabilities.
Ariel L.
Bolton, CT
$17-25/hr • 2 yrs exp
I love working with children with special needs, they are so pure and I enjoy being able to make a difference in their life by being a positive influence and care taker.
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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
4.0
" Taylor is an energetic and fun person to be with."
Jon S.
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: Mobility assistance, companionship, specialized care, personal care, dementia
Skills:
CNA
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 is a fantastic individual. Dependable, easy going. Is wonderful with special individuals."
Leslie B.
Silvana C.
Hartford, CT
$20-33/hr • 1 yrs exp
I Love The People Who Need More Care, Help, Love. I Like To Learn Different Things.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is silvanaI I offer my services like caregiver. 3 years of experience. I have car car and drivers license. I am very kind, sweet, lovely, caring, compassionate. Let me know if you are interested
5.0
"Among the many candidates that I have interviewed, Silvana stood out as the best candidate for the services that I requested for our baby's gender reveal party. Silvana is professional, punctual, and delivers as per the expectations. I have decided to hire Silvana...
Wilfried T.
5.0
(2)
I've been helping people with special needs for over 20 years. I feel I have a lot to offer seniors in that aspect. I've learned to cook for special diets and take care of personal care concerns.
Daniel can also help with: Personal care, respite care, home modification
5.0
"I've known Dan for about 6 years working with the Groton Special Olympic program. H's been a volunteer with us and works amazingly with folks with disabilities. He is patient , funny engaging with all of the athletes he works with.
He is very dependable and who...
Eileen C.
Ramona H.
Rocky Hill, CT
$25-35/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 13 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My Name is Ramona and I am available for a part time position.
Some background about me is I've been working in childcare for roughly 5 years. Since 2020 I have worked with multiple families as a nanny, on a schedule or on an as needed basis. I have taken a plethora of college classes pertaining to children such as early...
Ramona can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Watched my 3 y/o for some months and wish we could've kept her around but my schedule changed."
Tenniel H.
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 was excellent with my son who has special needs. He helped my son to manage his challenging behaviors and my son always had a great time with him. Michael was punctual, trustworthy and reliable. I would definitely hire him again if needed in the future!"
Angela F.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am currently looking to go back into the nanny field after being a paraprofessional in Ellington for the past year. I have over 15 years of experience working with infants, toddler, special needs and school aged children as a nanny for multiple families as well as in multiple childcare settings.
Elyse can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Elyse has been our full time nanny for our four children for almost five years. In addition to taking excellent care of our children, she cooks them organic, from scratch meals, does amazing arts & crafts, helps with speech therapy, homework and is a part of our...
Amanda W.
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...
Merideth K.
Broad Brook, CT
$10-15/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I have worked in child care for many years including classrooms with infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and pre-k headstart programs. I am also CPR and First Aide certified. I currently work for an allergist who regularly sees pediatric patients. I have an Associate's Degree in Child Development, am a nursing student, and am very...
Merideth can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"Merideth is great with our kids. Has watched them many times,including for a few days straight while my husband and I went away on vacation. We were able to enjoy our vacation knowing the kids were in good hands. The kids always have a good time with her and ask...
Jigisha M.
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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
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
4.5
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have had four years of experience caring for elderly gentlemen. I worked for 2 families, one of which the gentleman had a great deal of special needs. George had a stroke and was physically handicapped and unable to walk or perform any ADL's on his own. I was available to him 24-7 for a period of two years until he passed...
Robert can also help with: Personal care, live-in home care, respite care
4.0
"Robert was available and very kind. He worked very well with my husband."
Ann N.
Jamie L.
Norwich, CT
$20/hr • 9 yrs exp
I Ensure That Your Children Are In Safe Hands, While Providing A Fun And Stimulating Environment.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am new to Care. com; however, I am not new to childcare or pet care! I am married and have three beautiful stepdaughters (ages 16, 9, and 7) as well as a precious baby of my own (4 months). I am also the fur mom of two dogs and two cats.
I love crafts, baking, and making memories, so I have no problem spending the day...
Jamie can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I have known Jamie since she was 16, when she started to baby sit my son for me. He is nonverbal and lower functioning and let me just say how incredibly thankful I was that I found someone who didn’t treat him any differently! We have continued to use her over the...
Care member
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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CNA
Special Needs Care
CPR
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.
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Columbia, CT
Taylor S.
5.0
I have known Taylor since she was two years old. She is a loving, caring, responsible young woman. She is dependable and always has a smile on her face very up beat ! Treats my daughter like and little sister. Love her !!
- Karen R.
Daniel W.
5.0
Dan is a fantastic individual. Dependable, easy going. Is wonderful with special individuals.
- Leslie B.
Silvana C.
5.0
Among the many candidates that I have interviewed, Silvana stood out as the best candidate for the services that I requested for our baby's gender reveal party. Silvana is professional, punctual, and delivers as per the expectations. I have decided to hire Silvana based on her qualifications and...
- Wilfried T.
Daniel W.
5.0
Dan is very personable and outgoing. He always puts the clients best interests first. He develops great relationships with the clients he works with. I recommend him!
- Victor C.
Ramona H.
5.0
Ramona is excellent - our kids had a lot of fun and she is prompt and a great communicator.
- Care member
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