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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Hartford, CT

The average posted rate is $18/hr as of April 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 3 years

Special needs caregivers in Hartford, CT

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Silvana C.


Hartford, CT

$20-33/hr1 yrs exp

I Love The People Who Need More Care, Help, Love. I Like To Learn Different Things.

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is silvanaI I offer my services like caregiver. 3 years of experience. I have car car and drivers license. I am very kind, sweet, lovely, caring, compassionate. Let me know if you are interested
5.0
"Among the many candidates that I have interviewed, Silvana stood out as the best candidate for the services that I requested for our baby's gender reveal party. Silvana is professional, punctual, and delivers as per the expectations. I have decided to hire Silvana...

Wilfried T.

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Jessica A.


Hartford, CT

$17-50/hr1 yrs exp

Current mom of a beautiful 5mo old baby boy, and step mom to an 11-year-old who visits in the summer. Available for special needs
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Kenisha W.


Hartford, CT

$17-28/hr5 yrs exp

I Am Kenisha, I am a caring and loving individual I have 5 years of experience dealing with Disability, I have a 4-year-old Autistic son who is non verbal, I am patient and understanding and I enjoy helping others it brings me joy and happiness to see someone smile because of the good I do. You won't regret hiring me Thank you
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Lily C.


Hartford, CT

$17-20/hr5 yrs exp

College Senior And SLP Soon To Be!

Hi there! My name is Lily and I am a current D1 student-athlete at Sacred Heart University! I am soon to be graduating with undergrad in Speech-Language Pathology. When it comes to children or adults with different needs I am super understanding and knowledgeable. As a future SLP, I have studied numerous diagnoses as well as...
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Madelyn R.


Hartford, CT

$17-20/hr1 yrs exp

Hi!

Hi! I've been working with Special Needs children and teens for about a year. In high school as well I was apart of Myarc, which helps the Elderly who have down syndrome. Im very comfortable working with kids with disabilities and it's one of the jobs that I love doing.
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Tricia R.


Hartford, CT

$17-22/hr1 yrs exp

Tricia

Hello , My name is Tricia. I am 36 years old. I have past experience raising children (of friends) who have dual diagnoses with add/adhd, high functioning autism, mental health diagnosis such as anxiety and depression. I have gained experience with adults as well with these special needs while working as a personal care aide in...
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Kelly M.


Hartford, CT

$17-30/hr3 yrs exp

Hi I'm Kelly I have experience working with kids with special needs and am looking forward to helping more kids and families.
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Latasha P.


Hartford, CT

$17-20/hr10 yrs exp

At Home Mom/ Sitter Provider

Caring for those can be a challenging but rewarding experience knowing that you are able to help them live an normal life as much as possible. With a daily routine of outdoors and physical activities along well balanced diet meals and personal care can help their day go very well. Just a friendly warm smile giving companionship...
My name is Melissa. I have over 6 years experience in this field, I love my job and the comfort and peace of mind I bring to the families I have worked with over the years.
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Kelly M.


Hartford, CT

$17-30/hr3 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi I'm Kelly! I have around 3 years of experience babysitting, 6 years of experience taking care of students with special needs. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Cooking/Meal Preparation and I also have my own car.
Kelly can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

hello- my name is Ivory and I have experience babysitting children for about 8 years now. I am a very loving individual that has worked with all kinds of children, especially those of special needs. my goal as a babysitter is to make sure of the overall wellbeing of the children in my care by guiding them. I would deem myself to...
Ivory can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Daniel S.


Hartford, CT

$20/hr5 yrs exp

Hi! I'm Dan

Hi, I'm Dan ! I have over 4 years of experience working at day camps as a lifeguard, where I've cared for children of all ages, including those with special needs. My experience also includes volunteering as a teacher at Pierce School in Brookline, where I developed my skills in engaging and supporting young learners. I am...
Daniel can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

I am the aunt who has all the children. I grew up taking care of my younger brothers and sisters. I have a 7-year-old son who is on the spectrum so I have experience with special needs. The children around me are my whole world.
Jessica can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
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Taylor A.


Hartford, CT

$20-50/hr5 yrs exp

So excited to get the opportunity to meet a family that I can help out and not only just become a babysitter but as well the person they can look forward to seeing and have fun with! I have a bit of experience when it comes to children which is taking care of 7-year-old special needs boy, running sunday church daycare and even...
Taylor can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Kaitlynn C.


Hartford, CT

$25-35/hr4 yrs exp

Licensed Practical Nurse

I have more than 10 years caring for children of all ages. I have a 2-year-old son. I have been working as a pediatric nurse for 4 years now and have experience with special needs, and medically compromised children. I was also a CNA prior to becoming a nurse. I'm CPR certified as well
Kaitlynn can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Trustline Certified

Hi! My name is Nina, and I'm passionate about providing exceptional care for families and individuals. With 8 years of experience in childcare, working at camps for kids with special needs, elder care, pet care, and housekeeping, I am dedicated to creating a safe, nurturing, and positive environment. Here's a bit about...
Nina can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Andrea K.


New Britain, CT

$25/hr10 yrs exp

I Love Children

I'm a mother of 2 grown children and a grandmother of two. I was class Mom for both of my children during their 5-12th grade. Children love me. I'm very active yet calm, focused and kind. I've cared for 4 special needs patients this year and am educated in cognitive behavioral therapy as well as other methods of care.
Andrea can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Andrea watched our child for a few months to bridge us to day care. She's very attentive and loved to stay active with our very busy girl."

Melissa L.

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Ramona H.


Rocky Hill, CT

$25-35/hr5 yrs exp

Hired by 13 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My Name is Ramona and I am available for a one time sittings! Some background about me is I've been working in childcare for roughly 5 years. Since 2020 I have worked with multiple families as a nanny, on a schedule or on an as needed basis. I have taken a plethora of college classes pertaining to children such as early...
Ramona can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Great experience. My child liked them. "

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Sandra W.


New Britain, CT

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Good day! Well, I started out working with autistic and developmentally disabled teens in California. I also worked at the YWCA with children K through 5 before and after school as a teacher. Some of the students attending were autistic or had ADHD. Now I am a behavior therapist working with autistic children one on one in the...
5.0
"Sandra takes her work seriously and was so wonderful with my mother that was in her 90s and had dementia. She always engaged in conversation and made sure she ate and took her meds. My mom passed in 2013 at age 94 and am glad Sandra was there to help when I had to...

Anna B.

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Tiffany H.


East Hartford, CT

$25-26/hr10 yrs exp

A Little About Me:)

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hello, My name is Tiffany! I am 27 years old I have been working as a Nanny for 12 years. 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. I incorporated that in my work even for hearing children as it is a great tool...
Tiffany can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Tiffany was a wonderful nanny to our infant! She was very attentive, always understood our son's cues for a bottle, change of clothes, diaper or nap. She was always able to keep him entertained without screen time and often took him outside to get some fresh air. I...

Ashley T.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Hartford, CT

Silvana C.

5.0

Among the many candidates that I have interviewed, Silvana stood out as the best candidate for the services that I requested for our baby's gender reveal party. Silvana is professional, punctual, and delivers as per the expectations. I have decided to hire Silvana based on her qualifications and...

- Wilfried T.

Andrea K.

5.0

Andrea watched our child for a few months to bridge us to day care. She's very attentive and loved to stay active with our very busy girl.

- Melissa L.

Ramona H.

5.0

Ramona is excellent - our kids had a lot of fun and she is prompt and a great communicator.

- Care member

Sandra W.

5.0

Sandra takes her work seriously and was so wonderful with my mother that was in her 90s and had dementia. She always engaged in conversation and made sure she ate and took her meds. My mom passed in 2013 at age 94 and am glad Sandra was there to help when I had to work.

- Anna B.

Tiffany H.

5.0

We hired Tiffany back in 2017 to watch our son who was 9 years old and has some special needs. She did a few days a week after school as well as a Friday or Saturday for date night alternating with another sitter we hired same year. Tiffany has been amazing and we have grown together over the past 8...

- Kim P.

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