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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Derby, CT
The average rate is $10/hr as of November 2024
The average years of experience for special needs caregivers is 2 years
Special needs caregivers in Derby, CT
My uncle has cerebral palsy and my cousin has Down syndrome. I have had experience with these two types of disabilities. I am patient and reliable. My cousin is 11 and very high functioning. He is so adorable and brings many smiles to my face =). We have had our rough days, who hasn't? But with patients and perseverance we can...
4.0
(4)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
Hello there, I am a kind, responsible, outgoing, reliable caretaker. I recently graduated from SCSU with a bachelors degree in criminology and sociology, looking for some part time work and family to help assist. All four years of high school I have worked in a group called "best buddies" working with special needs children...
Tatiana can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Tatiana worked with our family for 16 months and was excellent. We have 3 kids (ages 9-12) and a very rambunctious large lab and a crazy schedule. She was reliable, on time and flexible. Our needs would sometime change week to week or season to season and she...
Karin O.
Cathleen L.
Milford, CT
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Personable, Reliable, Affordable, Committed to helping when I can.
Errands, light house cleaning, transportation, grocery store trips, pharmacy trips , light meal prep, all phases and conditions of pet care, elderly or special needs companionship /outings.
I am also a licensed hairdresser of 32 years willing to do home visits...
5.0
"Cathy is a wonderful caring person. Anyone would be lucky to have her help!"
Deb K.
4.9
(20)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello. I'm a certified nursing assistant /CNA/DCS Worker.
I have over 20 years+ experience. I also have worked in nursing homes, assisted living and hospitals. I have work in private home and facilities. I also work with special needs adult and children I have experience caring for Dementia , Alzheimer's, Parkinson, Cancer,...
Johanne can also help with: Errands, companionship, light cleaning, hospice services, dementia, home modification & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"Johanne (aka Jojo) was an aid to my mother-in-law struggling with dementia. She is sweet, professional and skilled with no drama. She always gets the job done, and is a patient, fun and extremely capable provider. Any family would be lucky to have Jojo caring for...
Care member
4.1
(7)
Hired by 20 families in your neighborhood
I have been watching children since high school. I did that for three years. After high school, I taught 2 and 3-years-old's in Sunday school. I also worked with a before and after-school program with children (from kindergarten to grade five) for a year (and was the site's leader). After a few years passed, I got married to a...
Pauline can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We spoke with Pauline on the phone - excellent communication, very efficient, and very helpful. We didn't hire Pauline only because our plans changed but she would have been a good fit for our needs; we will keep her in favorites for possible future job...
Doug M.
Rocio G.
West Haven, CT
$15-20/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a very reliable patient and creative person with more them 5 years of experience caring for children I will give the appropriate care and I am willing to do any other additional task if is requested..
Courtney C.
Sandy Hook, CT
$20-30/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Greetings! My name is Courtney and I am a female, looking to get back into direct care in a part time capacity. I come to Care. com with 5+ years experience working with an aging population with disabilities, both mental and physical. With my experience as a care giver to others, as well as my own innate capabilities as a...
5.0
(1)
Hello! I am a college graduate and third grade literacy tutor with experience in child care. I am the eldest of four children, and provided babysitting for multiple children households during high school for three years. I have received first aid and CPR training through my previous work assisting special needs adults in their...
Megan can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Megan has been with our family for nearly 3 years, caring for my 3 children. When she started, my youngest was 2 years. Megan is responsible and is able to enforce schedules with the children. She is also a responsible driver and has driven my children from school...
Jaya V.
Kassidy P.
Milford, CT
$16-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hello! My name is Kassidy. I am 25 years old and work as a 911 dispatcher. I currently live in Milford and love it! I'm looking for a part time or full time babysitting job. I am the oldest of 6 brothers and 1 sister, so caring for children comes naturally to me. I previously worked at a day care caring for children ranging from...
Kassidy can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I highly recommend Kassidy to any family looking for a babysitter. She has a natural talent with children and parents can have total peace of mind while they are away from their kids. She is extremely patient, reliable, trustworthy, and can handle any situation big...
Mary G.
Morgan L.
Milford, CT
$25-50/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
ABOUT ME
Creative, high energy, and compassionate caregiver. I'm a good listener, with the empathy to discern client needs, especially for those who are nonverbal or under emotional distress. Resourceful planner with good communication skills who can hit the floor running on day one. People person - whether older geriatric group...
5.0
"She loves children of all ages and has worked with special needs grandchild - she has a gift with this population."
Holly B.
5.0
(1)
Hello, my name is Denise and for the past 15+yrs I have worked alongside families with loved ones with autism, both young and adult. I would prefer to stay local, Oxford, Southbury, Woodbury area however would travel further for the right family. Thank you for reading my profile!
5.0
"Very professional, knowledgeable, and outgoing. Seems to be a hard worker. Very personable."
Allyson D.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I have many years of experience working with kids and adults with disabilities. I have worked three summers at a camp for people with disabilities and got to meet so many amazing people through it. I also have worked as a personal care assistant. I love getting to know each person I work with. I have experience working...
5.0
"Cassidy is very caring, conscientious and professional. We enjoy her friendly personality! She has been wonderful helping us meet our disabled family member's weekly needs-- primarily helping her get to the doctor, shopping and appointments."
Nancy P.
5.0
(1)
My name is Tatiana, I am a warmhearted, helpful, and caring individual. Not only am I a care giver but also a friend. Not only seniors, but those who are in need of caring, company, whatever it may be. My work, time, and love for children and those with special needs has open my heart up to many individuals in need.
Tatiana can also help with: Hospice services, personal care, visiting physician, home modification, live-in home care
5.0
"Tatiana is very kind in caring for my sister. She arrives on time and does whatever is needed."
Care member
Dustina A.
Ansonia, CT
$15-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I have been an employee for The Kennedy Center for almost 16 years and have a great deal of experienced with behavior issues and maintaining great relationships with people who might seem a bit challenging. I also have a relative who has exhibited behaviors that need compassion and understanding and I have given every effort...
5.0
"Dustina is an efficient and excellent worker."
Gladys S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have helped to care and cared for children with special needs. I have cared for both verbal and non verbal children. Every weekend for a few years, I had helped to care for a boy with special needs. I enjoyed taking him into the community and helping him with his social skills, as well as just playing with him at home or in...
3.0
(2)
Hello! My name is Taylor Z. and I am currently searching for a full time position with the right family. I have ample amount of childcare experience. I have worked in a daycare with children ages 6 months to 5 years. I have experience with special needs children after volunteering at ability beyond for the past 2 summers. I also...
Taylor can also help with: Travel, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
5.0
"Taylor was great! She was reliable, attentive, and easy to work with. Always very flexible and was very good about helping around the house. She went above and beyond for my family! I would recommend her to anyone! "
Care member
Nohemi B.
Milford, CT
$20-30/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 3 years of experience with a preteen boy with Paranoia, ODD, general anxiety, depression, PTSD and slight psychosis. The sibling was also diagnosed with separation anxiety and PTSD. Father had Asperger's Syndrome. I went through training on emotional intelligence and parenting provided by social workers during two years...
5.0
"Nohemi worked over a year for my 2 1/2 year old. She was patient yet firm and playful and fun. She worked on both Spanish and English with my daughter and participated when we had our speech therapist visits. Nohemi was respectful and truly cared for our daughter....
Susan P.
Joann D.
Monroe, CT
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Professional And Experienced Care Provided - All Types Of Care
4.2
(6)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I am a State of CT Registered Certified Nurses Aide/PCA-personal care assistant with over 25 years experience in all phases of home care such as Hospice, Dementia, Alzheimer's, Elder Care, Handicapped, Dept of Mental Rehab, Down Syndrome, Combative Patients, Special Needs Children. During my years as a CNA/PCA, I have received...
Joann can also help with: Meal prep, dementia, companionship, errands, light cleaning, hospice services & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
Medical Equipment Experience
CNA
5.0
"Joann replied to my message within 24th. Unfortunately she cannot fill my time slot at this time. It's to bad, who wouldn't want an RN for daily care. Fortunately for me though I found someone 2 days later."
Daniel W.
Christopher G.
Woodbridge, CT
$15-20/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
My experience as a special needs caregiver has been enlightening. I have had the privilege as a C. N. A. taking care of many individuals with many disabilities and look forward to continuing my experience in doing so giving dignity and respect to those I help. Thank you for your consideration, I look forward to contact me.
5.0
"Chris was awesome with my adult brother with disabilities! We spoke on the phone and answered several questions. He arrived early which gave us plenty of time to go over the routines. He followed instructions to the T!
My brother can be rowdy and rambunctious...
Norm S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I have many years experience as a Nanny. I've worked in an in-home daycare, a daycare center, and as a private Nanny. I've worked with children ages 4 months through 12 years old, including multiples at once. I also have several nieces and a nephew (with special needs) that I enjoy spending time with and caring for. I am a fun,...
Vanessa can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Vanessa was a wonderful caregiver to our infant son for four months this spring. He absolutely loved her and she was so attentive to him! She got him on a great schedule, played with him all of the time, and always let us know if he had a little fever or anything...
Morgan W.
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Derby, CT
Tatiana B.
5.0
Tatiana worked with our family for 16 months and was excellent. We have 3 kids (ages 9-12) and a very rambunctious large lab and a crazy schedule. She was reliable, on time and flexible. Our needs would sometime change week to week or season to season and she was good about communicating what...
- Karin O.
Cathleen L.
5.0
My mother really appreciated Cathleen's help. Cathleen is personable, patient, and professional. I would gladly recommend her services.
- William D.
Johanne D.
5.0
Johanne (aka Jojo) was an aid to my mother-in-law struggling with dementia. She is sweet, professional and skilled with no drama. She always gets the job done, and is a patient, fun and extremely capable provider. Any family would be lucky to have Jojo caring for their loved one ❤️
- Care member
Pauline C.
5.0
We spoke with Pauline on the phone - excellent communication, very efficient, and very helpful. We didn't hire Pauline only because our plans changed but she would have been a good fit for our needs; we will keep her in favorites for possible future job opportunities.
- Doug M.
Megan F.
5.0
Megan has been with our family for nearly 3 years, caring for my 3 children. When she started, my youngest was 2 years. Megan is responsible and is able to enforce schedules with the children. She is also a responsible driver and has driven my children from school and to/from activities. I would...
- Jaya V.
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