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Special needs caregivers in Essex Junction, VT

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Emily L.


Essex Junction, VT

$20-30/hr2 yrs exp

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My name is Emily and I am a 25-year-old professional currently employed as a middle school special educator. I have been working in the field for the last two years and am looking to switch working environments and am interested in positions in nannying, tutoring, teenage mentorships, senior care giving. I love arts and...
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Courtney B.


Essex Junction, VT

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver Available

Hi! After several years in the mental health field, followed by customer service and sales, I've decided to go back into childcare. I recently started work at a preschool as a Teacher Assistant and plan on going back to school to pursue a masters degree in Early Childhood Education. Throughout high school and college, I babysat...
Courtney can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Sarah E.


Burlington, VT

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Nanny Seeking Work

5.0

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Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I am a part-time youth librarian who loves kids, the arts, adventures outside, and learning! I have been babysitting for over 15 years, have tutored all subjects (including math, reading, writing, and poetry), was a camp counselor at both outdoor ed. and vocal performance summer camps, and worked in a first grade classroom. I am...
Sarah can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Sarah is an incredible person. She is emotionally attuned to children in such a beautiful way. My son struggles with anxiety and was quite shy when he was younger, but Sarah was able to make him feel safe and content when we were away. He became such a fan of hers...

Ann B.

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Melissa L.


Milton, VT

$22/hr20 yrs exp

Full/Part Time Caregiver Available, Flexible Schedule

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a 51-year-old mother of two great kids. My son is 25 and my daughter is almost 22. We have lived in Milton for 22 years and we love the community. I have worked in an elementary school for 15 years in grades kindergarten - 2nd. I currently work in a Kindergarten classroom as a Behavior Interventionist. I have experience...
Melissa can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

Early Education

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Catherine W.


Burlington, VT

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Thoughtful, Dedicated And Reliable

Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I'm Catherine Bianca. I have been instructing and teaching kids for years, both in private sessions and public school classrooms. I am looking to make positive impact by providing creative, reliable, collaborative and thoughtful children's activities. Since 2017 I have been delighted to teach and instruct: toddlers and...
Catherine can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Catherine is wonderful ! She has a very calm kind demeanor and has patience . She is wonderful with children & has a great attitude ! We trust her with our 2 boys 100 percent ! I would highly recommend her to care for your kiddos !"

Ana K.

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Maria C.


Jericho, VT

$25-28/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Maria and I am 26, and I am a private childcare worker based out of Boston, MA. I am first and foremost dedicated to providing any child in my care with a safe, comfortable, fun, and enriching environment. I have 10 years of extensive early childhood care experience. I have worked with all age groups but the...
Maria can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Maria is a joy to work with! We are so incredibly grateful for her patience and understanding through all the ups and down of Covid. She is kind and fun and the kids are always happy to see her. She worked for our family for 2 years and was easy to communicate with...

Daniel W.

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Adia M.


Burlington, VT

$22-23/hr5 yrs exp

I am 20 years old. I am born and raised in Vermont. I currently work at a doctor's office, but i'd love to work with a family that needs me a few days a week. I have experience caring for babies, as well as working with special needs children. I can help with house cleaning, groceries, and of course watching and playing with...
Adia can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Amanda D.


Burlington, VT

$25-30/hr6 yrs exp

Experienced Caregiver....

Daycare owner /operator, elder care, adult and Children with special needs.... Alzheimer's care... all done with love and tender care...
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Kyla A.


South Burlington, VT

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Puddle Splashing Buddy

I have experience with children of all ages and needs. I have worked in daycares, summer camp, and spent some time as in home support for a child with special needs. I want to join parents who see me as a valuable part of the team that take care of their child. I am willing to add additional responsibilities along with childcare...
Kyla can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Early Education

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Rachel D.


Burlington, VT

$35/hr10 yrs exp

Compassionate Caregiver

I have experience with all ages, including kids with special needs. In the past few years I have been working mostly with infants and toddlers. I am a creative, compassionate, nature loving person and I love supporting a child's development in new and fun ways. When not nannying, I work in the performing arts and mental health...
Rachel can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Dianne S.


Westford, VT

$10-24/hr10 yrs exp

RN Pediatrics 1981-1992: Children's Memorial Hospital Chicago 1992-2024: Pediatrics, NICU UVMMC

I'd describe my personality as friendly, calm, patient. I love working with babies because that is my area of expertise. I recently retired after 43 years as an RN in Neonatal Intenseive Care and Pediatrics. I've also raised my own 2 children, and helped with my 5 grandchildren. I'm looking for a job that is part-time...
Dianne can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

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Lily G.


Burlington, VT

$16-23/hr9 yrs exp

Energetic, Playful, And Attentive Babysitter!

Hi families! My name is Lily G. and a junior studying Geography and Public Communications at UVM with nearly a decade of experience with childcare. I have experience working with children from 10 months to 12 years old, but I'm comfortable with kids of all ages. I also have my own car and a clean driving record. Additionally,...
Lily can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

I have over 10 years of experience as a babysitter, camp counselor, child swim instructor and after school care provider. I have up to date CPR and wilderness first responder certifications. I have 3+ years experience working with children and adults with a range of special needs. I am currently in school for occupational...
Molly can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Melissa L.


Milton, VT

$17-20/hr10 yrs exp

If You've Got The Kids…I've Got The Skills!

I have cared for children my whole life. I have two younger sisters. I babysat at a young age. I've worked with children with developmental and cognitive delays. I know some ASL and a little Spanish. I am a fast hands on learner! While at the elementary school I have seen the progress children make and it is mind blowing. That's...
I'm a childcare provider driven by a genuine passion for nurturing the growth and development of young minds. My journey began working in school with special needs children , which solidified my desire to make a positive impact on children's lives. With over seven years of experience, I'm adept at caring for children of all...
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Maya P.


Williston, VT

$16-21/hr4 yrs exp

A Very Fun Sitter Who Loves To Brighten A Child's Day

I have over 4 years of experience as a babysitter/nanny. I'm currently an undergraduate student at Berklee College of Music, so if your little one loves music, we would definitely get along! I'm studying to become a licensed Music Therapist, so I have attended multiple trainings and additional coursework in Special Needs care,...
Maya can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

I am passionate about caring for children, and I'm confident that my experience and skills make me an excellent choice for your childcare needs! With six years of experience as a childcare provider, I've taken care of children of all ages, from infants to pre-teens. I believe that every child is unique and deserves...
I am a Certified Facilitator and Private Instructor designing ways to facilitate the engagement between emotional regulation through art and design activities. Let's connect!
Hello! My name is Hannah, and I'm a responsible, compassionate fourth-year medical student at the Larner College of Medicine. With years of experience caring for children in both professional and personal settings, I bring a unique level of expertise to babysitting. My medical training has equipped me with advanced knowledge in...
Hannah can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Kira H.


Burlington, VT

$10-15/hr

Part-time Caregiver

I am currently a junior at UVM, going to become a early ed educator and a well and majoring in Human development. I am currently working at uvm 40 hours a week but would also love to provide myself as a companion to someone during my spare time. I am the oldest of three girls and I reside currently in Burlington. I love playing...

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Essex Junction, VT

Sarah E.

5.0

Sarah worked for us consistently for over a year caring for our toddler. She was kind, patient, and nurturing. She tuned into my son's needs and held space for him when he cried. I felt comfortable giving her my car to take him on adventures to parks, the library, bike riding, the parents center,...

- Sharon E.

Catherine W.

5.0

We were so pleased to have her services taking care of our two younger children for a few hours over two days. She had very favorable references to share and initiated an interview with us and the kids beforehand which was great. She was extremely communicative, kind, and punctual. She was also...

- Caroline W.

Maria C.

5.0

Maria was a great babysitter while we were visiting Boston! She was easy to communicate with and our 2-year-old daughter seemed to enjoy her! I would definitely recommend Maria to any family.

- Kelli M.

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