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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...
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
"My mother really appreciated Cathleen's help. Cathleen is personable, patient, and professional. I would gladly recommend her services."
William D.
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: Light cleaning, hospice services, errands, home modification, dementia, companionship & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Johanne is very compassionate. She has cared for my mother for a very long time. My mother can sometimes be difficult as a dementia patient. We all have complete trust and faith in Jo. She is honest and goes the extra mile and is really attentive. When she is...
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, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Pauline was amazing with our children. She is punctual and dependable. Our kids look forward to going to her home. "
Aaron C.
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...
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: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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.
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...
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: Hospice services, errands, light cleaning, meal prep, dementia, companionship & more
Skills:
CPR
Home Health Aide
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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, travel
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
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.
5.0
(2)
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...
3.5
(4)
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.
5.0
(1)
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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
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.
5.0
(1)
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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