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Eliege T.


Stratford, CT

$17-18/hr

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I'm flexible with my time/availability, I have experience with special needs children. I currently have a cleaning schedule, where most are elderlies. Some of them have recently lost close family members due to covid and other reasons where they suffered with depression and I came in to give assistance and a helping hand to them...
Eliege can also help with: Respite care, dementia, light cleaning, meal prep, errands, hospice services & more
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Margo C.


Orange, CT

$40/hr10 yrs exp

Special Education Paraprofessional Available To Nanny/Babysitt

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Mature professional single mother of two, raised a special needs child. Worked for the past 6 years as a para for special education. Very happy and positive outlook.
Margo can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Diana M.


Orange, CT

$15-50/hr2 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver Available

I have had some experience working with students with special needs. My school year job is at Hamden Transitional Academy located on the campus of Southern Connecticut State University. I work with students ages 18-22 with a range of disabilities. My job as a peer mentor is to help the students become more independent and learn...
I am looking for a job in caring for kids. I am very good with kids and I love spending time with them. I have been involved in past summers with working at a basketball camp with younger children. I have good experience with special needs children also, my twin brother has Down syndrome. I have also volunteered in special...
Kristen can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Rachel E.


New Haven, CT

$10-15/hr3 yrs exp

Experienced Caregiver

I grew up in a home with two siblings with special needs. From that perspective I know how hard it is to trust anyone to treat special needs children with love and care. I worked during the summers at a sleep away camp for people with developmental and intellectual disabilities. I learned many valuable care giving skills there....
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Joanna S.


Milford, CT

$23-28/hr10 yrs exp

Teacher And Sociotherapist

Hi. I am a teacher and a sociotherapist. I have worked for children with ADHD, ODD and Asperger. I am patient, cheerful and empathetic. I like board games, sports, walking, cooking and baking
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Christopher F.


Milford, CT

$25-35/hr5 yrs exp

I Am Reliable Caring And Loving Person

My goal in providing care is to assist my clients in living a life worth living. Cleints under my care are promised autonomy and independence. I have experience with ASD, Multiple Severe, Orthopedic Disability, ADHD, Down Syndrome, and more. Please consider me while coordinating care for your loved one(s).
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Katherine L.


Monroe, CT

$14-30/hr

Hi! I Love Helping And Connecting With Others.

I am a compassionate and caring individual who is seeking a position that will help me connect with and help others. I am an Emergency Medical Technician of four years who volunteers at Monroe EMS and am CPR certified. I can assist with lifting/moving, cooking/baking, and technological assistance. I am creative and can help...
Katherine can also help with: Personal care, light cleaning, companionship, meal prep, errands, mobility assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

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Vanessa H.


New Haven, CT

$17-21/hr5 yrs exp

I am a loving and very helpful person who has my Cna license and know how to care for people who have special needs
Vanessa can also help with: Meal prep, transportation, light cleaning
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Doug R.


Milford, CT

$20-25/hr8 yrs exp

I have worked in both the school, residential and family settings as a caregiver with RBT, CPR and CPR training. I have also got family members on the spectrum and have always been passionate about their safety and ensuring that they live a life of dignity and love. I have spent more than 10 years working in the field and have...
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Paige W.


Monroe, CT

$18-24/hr9 yrs exp

Caring & Energetic Caregiver

Hello families! I am 24 years old and just recently moved back to CT from Tampa, FL. I took some time off from career nannying to try out teaching & Directing at childcare centers, I am looking to rejoin the babysitting world while I attend school at TIGI. I am energetic, active and have a love for educating and caring for...
Paige can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Shanice W.


New Haven, CT

$18-23/hr2 yrs exp

Cheerful Caregiver

I started out as a caregiver working at a special needs camp for adults and children. My passion grew from there and I have never enjoyed going to work like this before. I have 2 years of experience. I can help with Bathing/Grooming/Hygiene and Behavior - Positive Behavioral Support.
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Aline R.


Shelton, CT

$17-20/hr4 yrs exp

I am a nanny and also caregiver . I am a very patient person , love helping , taking to places, feeding, bathing , cooking And I follow directions what needs.
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Scott B.


Seymour, CT

$30-40/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Caregiver Specializing In Youth Development

I have over a decade working with kids in aquatics, athletics, recreation, health/wellness, fitness, emotional/social regulation, and years of experience working in ABA setting with kids with special needs. My career primarily focused on creating, staffing, and supervising programs centered in these areas, but the true reason...
Scott can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

Experienced and dedicated Housekeeper/Nanny with over 20 years of expertise in providing exceptional childcare and comprehensive household management. Skilled in managing household tasks, including cleaning, organizing, meal preparation, and transportation. Proven ability to work with children of various ages, including those...
Eliege can also help with: Grocery shopping, travel, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Ivonne L.


Milford, CT

$21-50/hr10 yrs exp

Certified Teacher

Hello! I'm a certified special needs teacher passionate about nurturing and empowering children. With experience teaching multiple subjects across various grades, I tailor my approach to meet each child's unique needs, ensuring they feel valued and supported. I believe that learning should be engaging and fun, so I incorporate...
Ivonne can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Josiphina I.


Stratford, CT

$17-50/hr13 yrs exp

Nanny

Hello there, My name is Josiphina. I am 24 soon to be 25. I am a mom of 2 children 2 & 4 years old. I have about 13 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 am very reliable, trustworthy, loving,...
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Lauryn E.


Oxford, CT

$15-20/hr1 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver Available

Hello! I nannyed for an 8-year-old girl who is nonverbal and has a seizure disorder. I also have experience shadowing occupational therapists where I watched them work with children with autism, developmental delays, behavioral difficulties, and more.
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Jenna B.


Seymour, CT

$15-25/hr7 yrs exp

I'm Jenna, I've been working with kids or all ages for about 7 years now. I've been a tutor and I volunteer all summer for special needs kids. I've also been a dance teacher. Further, a babysitter with 7 years of experience. With this I've worked with kids of all ages and have gone from changing diapers to bring kids to baseball...
Jenna can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Erin D S.


Milford, CT

$22-25/hr10 yrs exp

Occupational Therapy Assistant

I have worked as an occupational therapy assistant for 25 years. I am also a registered yoga teacher and currently work with children from walking age to age 11 as a youth fitness coach. The majority of my career I have worked in sub-acute/short-term/long-term rehab/mental health. I am very passionate about helping individuals...

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