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Find special needs caregivers in Hartford, CT that you’ll love

60 special needs caregivers are listed in Hartford, CT

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

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 4 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

$15-50/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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Lily C.


Hartford, CT

$15-20/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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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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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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Isabelle E.


Hartford, CT

$20-21/hr4 yrs exp

I am currently a Behavior technician and attending school for my Masters in Applied Behavior Analysis. I have been working with children on spectrum for 7 years and working in a professional setting with a variety of disabilities for 4 years. I would love to help you and your families in any way possible.
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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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Latasha P.


Hartford, CT

$10-20/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...
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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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Yamile P.


Hartford, CT

$25-50/hr4 yrs exp

I am currently a first-year graduate student in the School Psychology master's program at the University of Connecticut. Previously, I obtained my bachelor's degree in Psychology from Western Connecticut State University in Spring 2023, graduating Summa Cum Laude. My experience includes providing support to adults with...
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Danielle H.


Hartford, CT

$30-50/hr10 yrs exp

Calm & Highly Experienced Childcare Provider

Hi my name is Danielle! I have over 25 years of experience caring for children! My younger siblings started my experience and then all during high school and college years I worked as a nanny. I have cared for as many as 5 children at once. Some of my experience is: infant care, potty training, developmental teaching, meal prep,...
Danielle can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

Early Education

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Kelly M.


Hartford, CT

$15-30/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: Carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Ivory T.


Hartford, CT

$10-15/hr6 yrs exp

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: Meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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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, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
As a dedicated Child Development Specialist with extensive experience working with children, including those with autism and special needs, I bring a compassionate and patient approach to child care. My background, combined with the practical insights gained from raising two children of my own, equips me with the skills and...
Jailene can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

Nina F.


Hartford, CT

$22-30/hr8 yrs exp

Caring, Reliable, And Experienced Sitter Ready To Help!

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: Carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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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 part time position. 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: Travel, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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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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.

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.

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