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Lois A.


Old Lyme, CT

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Elder Care /

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I have over 20 years experience working with adults and children, I have worked with hospice patients special needs children and adults and pretty much anything you need. I am CPR trained , First aide trained. I also am med. certified and fully vaccinated. If you are looking for companionship, errand services , meal prep, help...
Lois can also help with: Light cleaning, dementia, transportation, errands, mobility assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

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Lois A.


Old Lyme, CT

$20/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:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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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.
I am a compassionate and motivated Special Education teacher and tutor with an extensive and diverse background in the education field. My years of experience with individuals with special needs and coaching high school athletics, will make me an exceptional candidate for your job. I have experience in mathematics, language...
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Taylor S.


Cromwell, CT

$32/hr8 yrs exp

Meet Taylor

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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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.

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Sarah D.


Guilford, CT

$32/hr10 yrs exp

Sarah In Guilford CT

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi there! My name is Sarah (35yrs)! I live in Guilford CT and am looking for a great babysitting job that pays well! I have many years of experience with watching and caring for kids! I am one of four girls and grew up babysitting/tutoring throughout my Connecticut neighborhood. I also have cared for my youngest sister (10 yrs...
Sarah can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling & more
5.0
"Sarah is a trustworthy and fun caretaker for our two children. She drives them to their activities, plays and interacts with them, and manages dinner, bath and bedtime. She's creative and friendly. We recommend her wholeheartedly!"

Linda N.

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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: 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...

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Julia C.


New London, CT

$18-25/hr15 yrs exp

Former Children's Museum Educator With Tons Of Caretaking Experience

Hired by 14 families in your neighborhood

I am the eldest of 13 Cousins and have been baby sitting for as long as I can remember unofficially, and in a more formal capacity. I have experience caring for newborns all the way up to middle schoolers, and I have a great deal of experience with special needs and spectrum children as well. I am comfortable one on one as well...
Julia can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, travel, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Julia did awesome with my boys, they get very excited when we let them know she is coming to look after them. I am so happy we found such a kind, caring, and dependable person to watch over my little ones when mom and dad need a night away."

Marissa G.

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Ruth K.


Portland, CT

$15-25/hr3 yrs exp

Fun Nanny/Sitter

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...
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Dawn V.


Waterford, CT

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Caring, Responsible Full-Time Child Care Provider/Nanny

I have experience working with children with some challenges. I have experience in learning, social and emotional fields.
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Niya E.


Middletown, CT

$10-15/hr4 yrs exp

I Am A College Student Looking For Work While I'm Home On Break!

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am a recent psychology grad from Worcester State University and am looking for night or weekend babysitting/ care giving as I am in between undergrad and grad school. I have experience with children ages 3 months-17 years old. I have also worked with adults and elderly in rehabilitation and nursing homes. I have experience...
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Rachel R.


North Branford, CT

$28/hr10 yrs exp

Hello!

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi there, I'm Rachel! I'm 28 years old and graduated in 2016 with a degree in Psychology and Human Development & Family Studies. Experience: I've babysat for families with multiple kids ranging from 2 months - 14 years old. I've worked as a camp counselor, and as a social skills group facilitator for kids with Autism and...
Rachel can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Rachel has been wonderful with our 15-month-old daughter! We needed a nanny for five weeks and she has been very caring and thoughtful with her. She’s an excellent communicator and has been flexible with us. So happy to have found her!"

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Mariah M.


Middletown, CT

$20-25/hr8 yrs exp

CNA, Caregiver For Special Needs As Well As Seniors

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I feel there is no other rewarding job than to help people and make a difference in someone's life. I am a very caring, lovable and outgoing person. I feel like I have a special way with children as well as adults and seniors. I'm able to build a great relationship and able to gain their trust with them, no problem. I am...
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Emily H.


East Lyme, CT

$19-25/hr10 yrs exp

Summer Full Time Caregiver/babysitter/nanny Available

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello families, My name is Emily and I am 29 years old and have both and undergraduate degree in human development and family studies and a masters degree in school psychology. I have worked with children of all ages from infants as young as 3 months to students with special needs age 20+ that have aged out of k-12 education,...
Emily can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

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Sarah S.


Branford, CT

$15-30/hr8 yrs exp

Extensive Experience With Special Needs

For 8 years I lived and worked in intentional communities for people with developmental disabilities. I've helped people use the restroom, bath, feed themselves, supported at work, home skills and more. I've worked with verbal and nonverbal people too.
5.0
"We met Sarah while looking for someone to care for our dogs while my partner and I were away for a week. I found her attentive and thoughtful energy to be relieving as we haven't been away from our pups for this long! She managed wonderfully with our dog's daily...

erin B.

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Rachael T.


Branford, CT

$25/hr6 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Rachael, and I am graduating Vanderbilt University with my M. Ed. this May. I am a certified elementary and special education teacher. I am able and willing to care for children with special needs or behavioral challenges. In general, I have a lot of experience taking care of children. I have worked for one family...
Rachael can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Rachael has been our six year old’s reading tutor for almost a year and I can’t sing her praises enough. She is so so good at what she does. Knowledgeable, creative, responsive, effective, and relentlessly positive. She is incredibly talented."

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Rachel R.


North Branford, CT

$10-20/hr5 yrs exp

Calm, Compassionate Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi there, I'm Rachel! I'm 25 years old and graduated in 2016 with a degree in Psychology and Human Development & Family Studies. Experience: I've babysat for families with multiple kids ranging from 8 months - 16 years old, including those Autism, ADHD, and Sensory Processing Disorder. I've worked as a social skills group...
5.0
"Rachel is a phenomenal caregiver. She treats others with the utmost respect, is timely, and has a sincerely positive outlook that is very encouraging. She is responsible and keeps focused at the task at hand all while being present and insightful. Any family...

Tessa G.

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Elyssa W.


Branford, CT

$16-20/hr10 yrs exp

-ABA experience, DTI analysis and ABCs of behavioral management -First aid, Med and CPR certified -Behavioral management and modifications -volunteered for special Olympics for 17 years. Coached for 4 years. -student teaching in a self contained classroom - special ed paraprofessional at 4 different schools throughout my...
Elyssa can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Jess Y.


Colchester, CT

$13-18/hr10 yrs exp

Highly Experienced Care Provider

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am an experienced care provider with over 25 years of experience caring for both young children and adults with special needs. I currently work part time with individuals with special needs through the state of CT and I am looking for additional care jobs. I provide responsive and nurturing care of young children while...
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Mikayla M.


Quaker Hill, CT

$15-20/hr4 yrs exp

After School Care/dog Care/babysitting

I have 4 years of experience. I can help with Crafts and Grocery Shopping. certified CNA. Senior in high school. I can drive and have my own car. Have done babysitting. Dog sitting and walking. Familiar with special needs.
Mikayla can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CNA

First Aid

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Deep River, 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.

Sarah D.

5.0

Sarah is a trustworthy and fun caretaker for our two children. She drives them to their activities, plays and interacts with them, and manages dinner, bath and bedtime. She's creative and friendly. We recommend her wholeheartedly!

- Linda N.

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...

- Care member

Julia C.

5.0

Julia did awesome with my boys, they get very excited when we let them know she is coming to look after them. I am so happy we found such a kind, caring, and dependable person to watch over my little ones when mom and dad need a night away.

- Marissa G.

Rachel R.

5.0

Rachel has been wonderful with our 15-month-old daughter! We needed a nanny for five weeks and she has been very caring and thoughtful with her. She’s an excellent communicator and has been flexible with us. So happy to have found her!

- Care member

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