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Lorianne C.


Meriden, CT

$25-28/hr10 yrs exp

Creative, Experienced Educator

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I am an experienced, creative and caring former Preschool Teacher and Director looking to continue to make magical experiences with children and families outside of the school environment. I have experience working with diverse cultures, learning styles and children with special needs. I am able to plan and implement...
Lorianne can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Hello there! My name is Madison and I'm thrilled to offer my childcare services to you and your family. With a Bachelor's degree from Central Connecticut State University and over 8 years of experience working with children, I bring a wealth of knowledge and passion to every interaction. I have an innate ability to connect with...
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Claire W.


Middletown, CT

$25-50/hr8 yrs exp

Since 2007 I have provided childcare to children of all ages. I have experience changing diapers, cooking and feeding children, facilitating quiet time and naps, driving children to school and other activities, working with children on age-appropriate projects, among other responsibilities. I have 9 years of experience working...
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Gabriella W.


Madison, CT

$25-30/hr4 yrs exp

Babysitter

Hi! My name is Gabby W, and I'm originally from Madison, Connecticut. I graduated from New York University in 2023 with a B. S. in Psychology and will be attending Columbia University in the fall for graduate school. In my free time, I love working out, hiking, reading, cooking, and spending time with friends and family. I truly...
Gabriella can also help with: Travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Casey H.


Madison, CT

$17-20/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have been babysitting for almost 15 years and I have experience as a nanny. I've taken multiple early childhood education classes in high school, such as discovering children and nursery school lab, where the students create lesson plans and run a nursery school under the supervision of teachers. I was nominated through the...
Casey can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Maggie D.


Guilford, CT

$10-15/hr

Part-Time Caregiver Provider

I have experience with high school students with special needs. I have little experience with children with special needs, but I am more than willing to work with everyone.
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Kamrin D.


Meriden, CT

$30/hr4 yrs exp

I Teach Kids How To Talk Back

I have 1 year of experience working as an SLPA. I have experience working in a middle school as an SLP. I currently work at a child development center with kiddos with autism. I have been studying speech for about 4-5 years. I am currently halfway through my master's program for speech pathology.
I have much experience working for those with special needs. I have worked as a Direct Support Professional for adults with varying levels of developmental disabilities. In addition, the last 3 summers I have spent as a camp counselor for children with life threatening and chronic conditions such as hemophilia, cerebral palsy,...
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Rosan C.


Guilford, CT

$25/hr11 yrs exp

Experienced Special Needs And Infant Qualified Nanny Available

Hi there! I'm looking for a new nanny position. For the last 1. 5 years I've been looking after two amazing little boys and I loved creating daily routines and going on our so called adventures together. With both boys starting school full time this fall, I'm looking for a new position. Their parents would be more than happy to...
Rosan can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Michele G.


Middletown, CT

$17/hr10 yrs exp

Para-educator For Handicap And Autistic Children

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi there, I provide babysitting services for children ranging in ages of infant to the age of 21. I worked as a teacher's aid for 10 years with students that were handicap and special needs, I taught life skills and helped students meet their individual goals. I was also a camp counselor for children ages 7-9 through a local...
Michele can also help with: Swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Hannah J.


Wallingford, CT

$22-25/hr5 yrs exp

Love Doing Crafts And Can Make Most Activities Fun For The Children

Hi! I'm a very reliable worker and will always be patient with your children and strive to create a happy and healthy babysitting environment. I have over 8 years of babysitting experience , I started when I was a freshman in high school. Now as a junior in college, I'm looking for a more stable nannying / babysitting job. I am...
Hannah can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:

First Aid

CNA

CPR

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Cathrin H.


Middlefield, CT

$14-50/hr2 yrs exp

Dependable And Compassionate Care Giver

I'd describe my personality as compassionate, loyal and dependable I grew up in a large family caring for my sibling. From there I worked in a daycare during my teenage years for children around the ages of 1-4. I have experience with special needs children. I grew up with a sibling on the autistic spectrum. I have also...
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Caroline C.


Middletown, CT

$17-50/hr10 yrs exp

I have cared for children with physical and mental disabilities before. I have experience with feeding tube care, OT, PT and speech therapy providers and working alongside them. Caring for children with sensory processing disorder and autism.
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Angelica J.


Meriden, CT

$17/hr10 yrs exp

My Name Is Angelica

I have personal and professional experience with children and adults with both mental and physical disabilities. Caring for my little cousin who is on the spectrum and also working at EHCA and Barber National Institute for many years has given me the experience I need to call myself a direct care professional. I am a certified...
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Chelsea H.


Madison, CT

$10-20/hr3 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver- Special Needs Specifically

I am pursuing a degree in psychology-mental health at SCSU right now. I am a junior and have experience in the field. I interned at a day program for adults with traumatic brain injuries, developmental disabilities and visual impairments. My current job is as a life skills instructor for adults with disabilities (most on my...
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Rachel N.


Madison, CT

$20/hr6 yrs exp

Child care

My goal as a caregiver is to care for, guide, instruct, protect, and teach children. I am willing to do housekeeping that includes helping children clean their rooms, clean play area, and laundry. If I had to describe myself in five adjectives I would say that I am caring, loving, committed, responsible, and diligent. As a...
Rachel can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

Carli R.


Madison, CT

$10-15/hr5 yrs exp

Child Care

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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am a new graduate registered nurse and have great interest in becoming a pediatric nurse. I was a camp nurse this past summer to almost 500 children between the ages of 3 and 14. I feel comfortable working with children who have special needs or may currently be ill. In college I babysat regularly for a family with a...
Carli can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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"Carli is absolutely wonderful with my 10 month old daughter. She's sweet, caring and a very responsible sitter. I certainly recommend her!"

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Kerri M.


Higganum, CT

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have worked in the Madison Public School System for 13 years as a Paraprofessional with special needs students. For the last 6 years I have also been a nanny for 3 children after school. Prior to that I worked as a companion & homemaker for almost 2 years. Please reach out to me if you think I would me a good match. Thank...
Kerri can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep
Hello... I am Michael. I am a middle aged Care Giver. I have over 10 years of combined Non-Medical Caregiving experience. I have gained my expertise via family, personal, and agency experiences. I also have familiarity with taking care of Special Needs adults and children. Feel free to contact me with any questions. Please share...
Michael can also help with: Home modification, dementia, errands, companionship, hospice services, light cleaning & more
I babysit my significant others little sister who is special needs. I also help with babysitting a newborn, a 1-year-old and 3-year-old at the same time. I love seeing kids smile, I always put there safety first.
Alyssa can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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