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Josiphina I.


Derby, CT

$17-25/hr13 yrs exp

Nanny

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Hello there, My name is Josiphina. I am 27 soon to be 28 I am a mom of 4 children 11, 10, 8& 6years old. I have about 14 years plus child care experience, caring for children in and outside of family. I am comfortable caring for multiple children at a time, as well as special needs kids. I at the age of 21 had a son born with a...
Josiphina can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Cathleen L.


Milford, CT

$20-25/hr10 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
"My mother really appreciated Cathleen's help. Cathleen is personable, patient, and professional. I would gladly recommend her services."

William D.

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Johanne D.


Shelton, CT

$30/hr10 yrs exp

CNA

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: Dementia, hospice services, errands, companionship, home modification, light cleaning & 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...

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Pauline C.


Seymour, CT

$15-32/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny/Babysitter/Helper Available

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: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

Early Education

5.0
"Pauline was amazing with our children. She is punctual and dependable. Our kids look forward to going to her home. "

Aaron C.

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Rocio G.


West Haven, CT

$15-20/hr4 yrs exp

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..
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Courtney C.


Sandy Hook, CT

$20-30/hr6 yrs exp

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...
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Kassidy P.


Milford, CT

$16-25/hr10 yrs exp

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: Travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
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.

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Morgan L.


Milford, CT

$25-50/hr6 yrs exp

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.

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Denise S.


Oxford, CT

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver Available

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.

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Cassidy C.


West Haven, CT

$22-28/hr7 yrs exp

Hello!

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.

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Dustina A.


Ansonia, CT

$17-30/hr10 yrs exp

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.

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Kristina U.


Trumbull, CT

$28-40/hr2 yrs exp

Part-Time Special Needs Care Provider

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...
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Nohemi B.


Milford, CT

$20-30/hr5 yrs exp

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.

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Joann D.


Monroe, CT

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Professional And Experienced Care Provided - All Types Of Care

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: Companionship, dementia, hospice services, light cleaning, errands, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

Home Health Aide

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.

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Christopher G.


Woodbridge, CT

$15-20/hr8 yrs exp

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
"Christopher is very kind and professional in handling everything he has helped my son with. He goes above and and beyond and we feel very comfortable with him in the home."

Carol A.

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Katelyn P.


Orange, CT

$15-25/hr5 yrs exp

Special Needs Provider

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

For the past four years I have had a ton of experience with Special needs children. I have cared for two children who are physically handicapped witch helped me become more experienced with individuals who struggle with mobility. I have also worked with many individuals on the Autism Spectrum. Through being chosen to volunteer...
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Vanessa C.


Seymour, CT

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Fun And Caring Nanny

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

Early Education

CPR

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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Ikami B.


Hamden, CT

$25-35/hr5 yrs exp

Pct

As an experienced care giver with special needs, I am able to give the best of me to my clients, I have experience with enfants, young and adults with Cognitive Disabilities, Mobility Challenges, Seizure Disorder, Epilepsy, Blindness, Visual Impairment, Spinal cord Injuries, Quadriplegic, Development delay, Autism... I am able...
3.0
"She was not available for the hours I need it"

Carol T.

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Jennice D.


West Haven, CT

$17-20/hr10 yrs exp

Responsible Yet Fun Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a 45-year-old mother of 3. I have worked with children for most of my adult life. I have experience with children of all ages and abilities. I previously owned my own home daycare and have worked in various elementary schools supporting both typical and children with special needs. My school background has provided me with...
Jennice can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Jenny has been with our family since our daughter was 6 weeks old. In these last 18 months she has been a beyond amazing care provider and friend to our daughter and us. She is always reliable, naturally kind, and has given C. more love and nurturing than we could...

Katie S.

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Jill B.


New Haven, CT

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Shoreline Special Needs Care Available

My background includes infants, multiples and classroom up to teen age. I specialize in autism and diabetes. I am CPR and First Aid certified.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Derby, CT

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.

Kassidy P.

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 or small on her own with...

- Mary G.

Morgan L.

5.0

She loves children of all ages and has worked with special needs grandchild - she has a gift with this population.

- Holly B.

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