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Rachel V.


Old Saybrook, CT

$18-20/hr8 yrs exp

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Hello! I'm a paraprofessional with a psychology degree and enjoy working with kids and adults of all ages. I'm flexible and willing to learn new things and have been working on my RBT training and already work with one individual with ASD. I was on the track team at CCSU so I love to stay active and have a specialty in math...
I have loved working with kids since I was a kid. I have cousins who are 7 and 9 years younger than me and once they were born I wanted to be able to babysit for them. When I turned 12 was old enough to take the babysitting course our local rec department offered and after that I took every opportunity to babysit. I started by...
Courtney can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning
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Cherie G.


Clinton, CT

$20-32/hr10 yrs exp

Very patient person who loves to take care of others! Graduated as a Medical Assistant, worked as a paraprofessional for years with special needs children, ran an at home daycare while raising my own children. Enjoyed taking care of many family members and friends with medical needs. Previous experience includes care of all...
Cherie can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Lois A.


Old Lyme, CT

$25/hr10 yrs exp

CPR FIRST AID PMT CT MEDICATION CERTIFIED

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Over 25 years of experience with special needs, Alzheimer's patients, hospice care , transfers, feeding, assistance bathing . I will run errands and do light housekeeping and meal prep. I am medication certified thru the state of Ct. I am CPR,& first aide certified also. Communication is very important between families and your...
Lois can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Patricia C.


Clinton, CT

$18-25/hr5 yrs exp

I have 5+ years in child care, ranging in all ages, and special needs care. Look forward to working with you!
Patricia can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Rachel N.


Madison, CT

$20/hr6 yrs exp

Child care

My goal as a caregiver is to care for, guide, instruct, protect, and teach children. I am willing to do housekeeping that includes helping children clean their rooms, clean play area, and laundry. If I had to describe myself in five adjectives I would say that I am caring, loving, committed, responsible, and diligent. As a...
Rachel can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Megan B.


Higganum, CT

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Hi! My name is Megan and I am from Higganum CT. I have worked with children for about 12 years and I have worked in many different settings, including at home nannying, camp counselor, early education teaching at a learning center, etc. I have worked very closely with children ages 0-16 as well as aiding special needs children...
Megan can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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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: Travel, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

Early Education

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Brenda S.


Ivoryton, CT

$25-50/hr10 yrs exp

Caring, Compassionate And Dependable Caregiver

For over 20 years I have worked with individuals with various special needs and challenges so my experience is quite diverse. I am so passionate about what I do I am a guardian for a gentleman with developmental disabilities. During my profession I have worked with individuals with autism, behavioral issues, developmental...
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Patricia C.


Clinton, CT

$20-50/hr5 yrs exp

Hello! I grew up on the shoreline and it's where my passion for caregiving started. At the age of 16 I was introduced to a family looking for a nanny. It was a special circumstance, as their daughter was special needs. This yes led to the most rewarding discovery for myself, wanting to work with this community. Over the years I...
Patricia can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, errands, mobility assistance, dementia, companionship & more
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Athelia D.


Madison, CT

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Looking For One Full Time Job

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Education Gateway Community College New Haven, CT Early Childhood Education Courses, 2004-2006 New Milford High School New Milford, CT High School Diploma, June 1979 Employment 2012-Present Care for 3-year-old Provide transportation to and from activities Meal preparation Completing household chores while napping (i....
Athelia can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Chelsea H.


Madison, CT

$10-20/hr8 yrs exp

Part-Time Babysitter/Nanny

I am an extremely patient and understanding person. I have experience working with adults with disabilities as well as nannying a 13-year-old girl with disabilities and ideally would like to nanny for a child with special needs. I am a junior at SCSU and a psychology major.
Chelsea can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Alivia C.


Westbrook, CT

$15-20/hr4 yrs exp

Care For Children That Have Disabilities/Special Needs

I spent most of my high school experience working with students who have special needs! I participated in Unified sports and volunteered with Westbrook's Buddy Baseball team! I was partnered to work with a young student who struggled with developing social skills and who struggled with ADHD during my last year of high school and...
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Casey H.


Madison, CT

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have been babysitting for almost 15 years and I have experience as a nanny. I've taken multiple early childhood education classes in high school, such as discovering children and nursery school lab, where the students create lesson plans and run a nursery school under the supervision of teachers. I was nominated through the...
Casey can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Raelene B.


East Haddam, CT

$20-26/hr8 yrs exp

Raelene

Thank you for visiting my page! I am energetic, fun, kind, and love people and animals. In my free time, I love to paint, art projects with my kids, going to the trampoline park, walks, reading, and trying new foods. I love Gilmore girls and all things cotton candy. I love getting out, learning new things, hanging out with...
Raelene can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

I have been working in special needs classrooms since 2015 from preschool age through 8th grade. I also have plenty of experience with 3 girls of my own, ages 16, 13 and 7! I love pets as well, and prefer to keep busy, so will help out with anything around the home. I am CNA certified and can handle medical care as well. Thank...
Kimberly can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

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Chelsea H.


Madison, CT

$10-20/hr3 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver- Special Needs Specifically

I am pursuing a degree in psychology-mental health at SCSU right now. I am a junior and have experience in the field. I interned at a day program for adults with traumatic brain injuries, developmental disabilities and visual impairments. My current job is as a life skills instructor for adults with disabilities (most on my...

Carli R.


Madison, CT

$10-15/hr5 yrs exp

Child Care

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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am a new graduate registered nurse and have great interest in becoming a pediatric nurse. I was a camp nurse this past summer to almost 500 children between the ages of 3 and 14. I feel comfortable working with children who have special needs or may currently be ill. In college I babysat regularly for a family with a...
Carli can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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"Carli is absolutely wonderful with my 10 month old daughter. She's sweet, caring and a very responsible sitter. I certainly recommend her!"

Ashley M.

Kerri M.


Higganum, CT

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have worked in the Madison Public School System for 13 years as a Paraprofessional with special needs students. For the last 6 years I have also been a nanny for 3 children after school. Prior to that I worked as a companion & homemaker for almost 2 years. Please reach out to me if you think I would me a good match. Thank...
Kerri can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning
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Skyler J.


Westbrook, CT

$24-50/hr4 yrs exp

About Me

A devoted worker passionate about making the lives of individuals with disabilities easier in any way I can.

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