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Merideth K.


Broad Brook, CT

$17/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

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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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

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.

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Sara R.


Uncasville, CT

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Reliable And Energetic

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, swimming supervision, 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...

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Robert F.


Canterbury, CT

$10-20/hr2 yrs exp

Part-time/full-time Caregiver, Available Immediately.

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: Live-in home care, respite care, personal care
5.0
"Robert arrived to our appointment punctually and with a great attitude. He offered for any type of care or hours that we needed. He is a great candidate to provide companionship or for help with elderly care"

Julia D.

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Jamie L.


Norwich, CT

$20/hr9 yrs exp

I Ensure That Your Children Are In Safe Hands, While Providing A Fun And Stimulating Environment.

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, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Jamie has been such a blessing for my son and I. I was looking for someone to watch my son for 2 hours each morning and drive him to daycare, and I am so glad to have found her. She comes early in the morning and helps prep and pack my son’s breakfast and lunch...

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Mariah M.


Norwich, CT

$10-15/hr5 yrs exp

Babysitter Available

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:

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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Zoey R.


Manchester, CT

$20-26/hr7 yrs exp

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, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Zoey did a great job watching my kids. She followed our instructions, checked in throughout the day, and asked questions if she was unsure. The kids loved their time with her. We will be using her again."

Angela R.

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Linda B.


Hampton, CT

$24-31/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Mom And Meme

I'm a mom and meme- gram love children and babies . I am an lpn license practical nurse And have worked in the school system with special needs. Looking to help a family out any way I can. I love the outdoors animals and exposing children to nature. If you have any questions please reach out. Thanks, Linda
Linda can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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: Personal care, dementia
Skills:

Home Health Aide

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Lacy A.


Jewett City, CT

$17-21/hr

Friendly Disposition

I work at an Elementary with special needs students. I can be prepared for whatever mood they may have with hopes it may change. I am very kind and caring and take pride in doing a good job with any employment I have had.
Lacy can also help with: Transportation, companionship, meal prep, errands, light cleaning
Hello families! I am a graduate student studying speech-language pathology at UConn. I have extensive experience in childcare and special needs care which I have gained through my experience in roles as an infant and toddler teacher in a daycare setting, as a babysitter for a range of ages, and as a caretaker for individuals...
Madelyn can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Stephanie J.


Manchester, CT

$17-50/hr10 yrs exp

Compassionate Caregiver And Educator. Available For Part Time In The Evening And On Weekends.

I am a compassionate and empathetic caregiver by nature who loves working with people of all ages and backgrounds. I currently work as special education paraprofessional in a public school for children with special needs. I love working with children and would love to work with a senior population as well. I hold a deep respect...
Stephanie can also help with: Personal care, home modification
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Amber M.


East Hartford, CT

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Started When I Was 10

When I was 10, I was responsible for my 6 and 4 yr old cousins after school; I would walk them home form school, prepare a snack and help with homework until dinner. When I was 12 I was a nanny for a family with an infant (2 weeks old) and would go with them on vacations or when they had a night out. At 14 the sister of that...
Amber can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

The best words to describe myself is reliable, caring and hardworkinf. I have many years of experience with infants, children and adults with disabilities. I've worked as a Para, an aide in a nursing home and also private home care along with direct support with adults with disabilities at a day program.
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Carah B.


Woodstock Valley, CT

$18/hr8 yrs exp

I'd Love To Work With You!

I love kids and pets! I have two dogs of my own. I've been caring for kids since my little brother was born and I've been a free babysitter for my mom! I currently work at my college as a tutor in a program called homework heroes! I help kids grades k-12 finish their homework and improve their grades as well as play with kids...
Carah can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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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Keri G.


Jewett City, CT

$26-37/hr2 yrs exp

Care Provider

I have been working with special needs for a few years now and I love it. They can make any bad day so much better. I feel I give my clients my full, undivided attention, then we have a special bond. I'm caring, loving, and do anything it takes to make my clients have a better and fun-filled day.
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Julie P.


Willington, CT

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver For Elderly

I have 20 years of experience with working with the elderly and people with traumatic brain injuries. A lot of my experience is with people with Alzheimer's dementia. I was a caregiver for my father who had vascular/Alzheimer's dementia that progressed very rapidly. He passed away almost 2 years ago and we miss him very much. I...
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Doris D.


Glastonbury, CT

$25-30/hr5 yrs exp

Experienced Caregiver some of my services included administering medicines, providing companionship, helping in giving bath and changing dress, running errands, serving meals, grocery shopping.
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Kaydin V.


Canterbury, CT

$19-30/hr4 yrs exp

Hi! My Name Is Kaydin And I Would Love To Be Your Sitter!

Hi! I am a college student, who has experience working in daycares and in-home nannying from the age of infants up! I currently work at a middle school as a paraprofessional, in the special education resource room. I have experience working with special needs, and have been in many mentoring programs as well!
Kaydin can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Jade S.


Broad Brook, CT

$10-15/hr

Special Needs College Nanny

I am a sophomore in college for special education and elementary education. I have a decent amount of training with special needs kids and I was a special needs kid growing up so I am aware of the process and how hard it can be

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Columbia, CT

Merideth K.

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 when she'll be able to watch them...

- Jigisha M.

Sara R.

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 the NICU to his lasting severe...

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Robert F.

5.0

Robert arrived to our appointment punctually and with a great attitude. He offered for any type of care or hours that we needed. He is a great candidate to provide companionship or for help with elderly care

- Julia D.

Jamie L.

5.0

Jamie was very flexible and I hired her when another pet sitter was unable to use my stairs. She tended to our 3 cats, two are quite old and even was able to medicate one for us. She was a delight to work with and would hire her again.

- Deborah B.

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.

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