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Alyson H.
Enfield, CT
$14-19/hr
I am in my first year of pursuing my masters degree in occupational therapy! I am looking to gain more experience working with a variety of different needs and disabilities!
Christine C.
Vernon Rockville, CT
$20-25/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hello! My name is Christine and I am a current nursing student at UCONN. I have been a CNA for three years, and have experience with TBI's and various disabilities. I truly enjoy making sure my client's day to day life is as enjoyable as possible. I have worked in a nursing home but definitely prefer home care as it is more...
Christine can also help with: Hospice services, light cleaning, errands, dementia, transportation, meal prep & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
I have extensive experience working with children with special needs! I would love to talk with you to see if I am a good fit for your child's needs.
Megan G.
Tolland, CT
$14-25/hr • 1 yrs exp
I actually have a special needs sister with cerebral palsy who I have taken care of for awhile now so I am very use to everything and very good with kids.
I work for Viability Inc. for 6 years. and for CHD for 2 years; dealing with mentally and physically challenged individuals. My passion is driven by the satisfaction I get of seeing happiness on the faces of those I care for , I always go the extra mile to achieve goals for them. My availability will be Monday to Friday 2 p.m....
I'm a caregiver and have experience assisting anyone in need, child, teen or senior, I took care of my late special need son for 10 years and have been working with the elderly for more then 12 years. I speak 3 languages, Portuguese, Spanish and English. I like to cook, and I'm very loving and caring. If you need I can give good...
Elise G.
Vernon Rockville, CT
$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Certified Teacher With Masters Degree Seeks Tutoring Or Nannying Job
Hello! My name is Elise and I have been working in education for 10+ years.
I am a certified middle school teacher who is looking for a fun family to work with this summer! I have been an eighth grade teacher in Connecticut Public Schools for the past 7 years. I hold a masters degree in secondary education with a focus in...
Elise can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Christine C.
Vernon Rockville, CT
$20/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hello! My name is Christine and I am a current nursing student at UCONN. I have been a CNA for three years, and have experience with TBI's and various disabilities. I truly enjoy making sure my client's day to day life is as enjoyable as possible. I have worked in a nursing home but definitely prefer home care as it is more...
Christine can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, travel, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CNA
First Aid
Early Education
Hi! I'm Ashley, and I'm a 22-year-old nanny from Enfield! I'm currently a nanny for a family in suffield, and previously nannied for a family with three girls under age 3! I have experience with children from infant-13, and have experience working with twin infants! I have also babysat since I was 12, for many families; some...
Ashley can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
Elizabeth M.
Enfield, CT
$16-24/hr
I have been a teacher for 7 years. I have experience in general and special education. I enjoy working with children of all abilities.
Ximena H.
Manchester, CT
$17-23/hr • 2 yrs exp
I went a volunteer one year ago, for 2 years in a school for people with special needs, intelectual, deshabilites, I learned a lot there, I worked with kids, teens and adults. My role at school was to teach them motor skills, things about daily life, basic school topics in Spanish and English, and dance classes once a week. I am...
5.0
(15)
Bathing, help with dressing, help with toileting, meal preparation, feeding, emptying catheter, bed making etc
Judith can also help with: Companionship, live-in home care, errands, light cleaning, dementia, hospice services & more
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Judith is a patient and compassionate Christian woman with a great heart who is devoted to doing the best she can in all she does! She is a strong woman of God."
Jamie C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello parents,
I have over 30 years of experience with caring for children of all ages and multiples.
I've been working for the same family for 8 years; 8-year-old twin boys, both are special needs. Now that they are in school I am looking to bring my expertise to another family.
I look forward to meeting you!
FYI: my...
Jacqueline can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Jackie has been a life saver for our family! She’s been our nanny for 7 years since our twin boys were born. She is extremely trustworthy and dependable and loves our kids like they are her own. She’s a great partner to have in your corner when navigating the...
Care member
Zoey R.
Manchester, CT
$20-26/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! My name is Zoey! I am 23 years old from Manchester Connecticut. I am fully vaccinated from COVID-19, have a great driving record, no criminal background, and I am not a smoker! I am also fully certified for CPR and first aid, and update that whenever necessary. I am experienced with special needs and medical...
Zoey can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Zoey did a great job watching my kids. She followed our instructions, checked in throughout the day, and asked questions if she was unsure. The kids loved their time with her. We will be using her again."
Angela R.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am a mother of two wonderful girls. I was a nanny for a number of different families before I had my children. I have always loved children. I have worked in the public schools as a special education para. I have experience with special needs children and children of all ages from newborn to 12 years old. I have a degree in...
Kari can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Very professional and courteous. Extremely well qualified, personable, warm and friendly. Exchanged several emails, arranged an interview and she arrived on time and was flexible and patient as our prior candidate interview ran over."
John B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Emily! I am a recent graduate from Springfield College and first-year grad student at The University of Connecticut studying speech-language pathology! I have been working professionally with children, primarily those with special needs, since high school and I absolutely love it. I've gotten lots of experience with...
Emily can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"I'm a new mom and I was feeling so overwhelmed. I hired Emily to help me with my 5 month old and she was amazing with her. She catered to both of our needs and made me feel so comfortable. I highly recommend Emily to watch your babies:)"
Melissa S.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
As a childcare worker for over a decade I started off working in Windsor Public Schools as a Before/After School Program Leader along with working as a STEM teacher in summer camp. Next I worked in daycares as both a Lead Infant/Toddler Teacher and as a Floating Teacher. Most recently I was a Math/Reading Interventionist, giving...
Amy can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We have been searching for a sitter for quite some time, and Amy has been the most amazing fit. She is knowledgeable, caring, and willing to help in various situations, even on short notice. She has made a solid connection with our son, and he is very comfortable...
Steve D.
Kristen M.
West Hartford, CT
$18-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Nanny Excited To Help You With Your Children!
4.5
(8)
Hired by 13 families in your neighborhood
Hi families, my name is Kristen, and I am a seasoned nanny ready to help you with your young children. I have extensive experience caring for children of all ages, as well as with families of multiples(most recently with toddler twins), and children with special needs.
I am an older nanny I suppose, but do not let my age deter...
Kristen can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Kristen joined our family last summer and took over care of our 5-month-old son, G. She has been a wonderful addition to our family. G. adores her and they have great fun together every day. He immediately smiles as she walks through the door and greets him. She's...
Monica R.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello, My name is Tiffany! I am 26 years old I have been working as a Nanny since I was 16. I have worked with children of all ages and have experience with children who have hearing loss and special needs. I took ASL in college as my foreign language and incorporated that in my work even for hearing children as its a great tool...
Tiffany can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Tiffany was our nanny for just shy of a full year (we moved out of state this summer). My daughter was about 6 months when she started and our first nanny or sitter ever so we were nervous but she was great with her and our two dogs. Over the year she taught her...
Taylor L.
Linda O.
East Hartford, CT
$18-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Open minded, compassionate, loving, caring for the people I serve, easy going, patient, kindhearted and sweet to work with.
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Ellington, CT
Judith M.
5.0
Judith is a patient and compassionate Christian woman with a great heart who is devoted to doing the best she can in all she does! She is a strong woman of God.
- Jamie C.
Jacqueline G.
5.0
Jackie has been a life saver for our family! She’s been our nanny for 7 years since our twin boys were born. She is extremely trustworthy and dependable and loves our kids like they are her own. She’s a great partner to have in your corner when navigating the journey of parenthood and all the ages...
- Care member
Zoey R.
5.0
Zoey did such a great job at entertaining my 1 year old, that she forgot all about her separation anxiety! Zoey was kind, and incredibly helpful. We will definitely hire her again
- Catherine L.
Kari Z.
5.0
Very professional and courteous. Extremely well qualified, personable, warm and friendly. Exchanged several emails, arranged an interview and she arrived on time and was flexible and patient as our prior candidate interview ran over.
- John B.
Emily B.
5.0
I'm a new mom and I was feeling so overwhelmed. I hired Emily to help me with my 5 month old and she was amazing with her. She catered to both of our needs and made me feel so comfortable. I highly recommend Emily to watch your babies:)
- Melissa S.
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