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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 April 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 3 years

Special needs caregivers in Hartford, CT

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Michelle F.


Manchester, CT

$17-25/hr8 yrs exp

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I worked for a caring hand for 5 years. I am pca certified and currently work with a special needs woman part time.
Michelle can also help with: Dementia, personal care
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Home Health Aide

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...
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Alyssa D.


New Britain, CT

$17-20/hr2 yrs exp

Special Needs Caregiver

I have many years of working with special needs children! I participated in Varsity Unified Sports and instructed my team of special needs children. I also did many years of internships in middle school classrooms to gain experience. I love knowing that I am helping somebody and making them happy. My goal is to be a special...
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Abigail G.


Wethersfield, CT

$19-25/hr2 yrs exp

Paraprofessional

I have worked as a paraprofessional for nearly two years for Ellington public schools. I have experience working in their MAP program which specializes in autism and other developmental delays. I also have experience working with students who have other behavioral issues.
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Paola E.


New Britain, CT

$15-25/hr1 yrs exp

Fun Sitter And Smile Creator

Hello! My name is Paola. I am 24 years old, native from Puerto Rico. I am a graduate student at CCSU. Around my community I was known for being everyone's baby sitter. I've had experience with babies through teens. I've also enjoyed babysitting kids with special needs. When I was little I got the experience of having a few...
Paola can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Hello! My name is Jordan, and I am a graduate student in the doctoral program of clinical psychology at the University of Hartford concentrating in the adolescent child track. I just finished working in a cognitive neuroscience lab at Georgetown University working with children and teenagers with a wide range of psychiatric...
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Langelihle M.


New Britain, CT

$18-20/hr5 yrs exp

Sunny Nanny.

Hi , my name is Lange which directly means sunshine & that's exactly what my personality is, full of warmth and brings happiness and growth. I'm a caring , patient and responsible person and have over 5 years of experience working with children including special needs. I am First Aid trained CPR/AED certified including...
Langelihle can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Sarah T.


New Britain, CT

$17-18/hr7 yrs exp

Reliable And Experienced Sitter!

Hello! Hope everyone is doing okay! I'm looking for a full/part time nannying job. My availability is completely open until August 25! I'm 20 years old and a Junior in the nursing program at CCSU. With that being said, I am CPR/ infant CPR certified, wound care certified, and am educated in injury/accident prevention! I am...
Sarah can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

CNA

CPR

First Aid

Until the end of August I have an open schedule, afterwards I would only be available after school hours (depending on location) or weekends I've been working with special-needs kids for about six years now I started in an Academy for those with a variety of special needs and a variety of functionality(anywhere from nonverbal...
I have been working for 3 years with a special needs adult in her home. I have worked with children and elderly my whole life. I am looking for part time work.
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Kevin W.


Manchester, CT

$18/hr10 yrs exp

Independent Living Skills Trainer

I have experience working with different individuals of all ages and needs. From the mentally challenged to ABI/TBI. Performing various task like transport to doctors' appointments, handling finances, personal care, using a hoyer lift with certain individuals that required it. I have worked with individuals who required the use...
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Joslin C.


Manchester, CT

$25-50/hr3 yrs exp

Compassionate Care For Your Loved Ones !

Hi! I'm Joslin, new to Connecticut from New York. As a mother of two special needs children, I understand the unique challenges of caregiving. My experience includes being my mother's aide after her stroke, where I provided compassionate support and personal care. While I'm not formally trained yet, I plan to pursue training...
Joslin can also help with: Companionship, meal prep, errands, mobility assistance, light cleaning, respite care & more
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Amber M.


East Hartford, CT

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Started When I Was 10

When I was 10, I was responsible for my 6 and 4 yr old cousins after school; I would walk them home form school, prepare a snack and help with homework until dinner. When I was 12 I was a nanny for a family with an infant (2 weeks old) and would go with them on vacations or when they had a night out. At 14 the sister of that...
Amber can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Aeris M.


Manchester, CT

$17/hr4 yrs exp

Weekend/Summertime Babysitter

I have been babysitting since I was 11 years old. My youngest siblings were born when I was 11 and I helped raise them until where they are now. Diapers and all. I also have years of experience outside my own family babysitting for all ages. I do have experience with children of special needs or medical needs. I am no stranger...
Aeris can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

Hi, my names Alyssa, I'm 26 with a 7-month-old little girl! I've worked with children for basically my whole life whether it was family's kids, neighbors, after school programs, summer camps, daycares.. I guess you can say I love working and being around children. I have experience working with newborns and toddlers and I've...
Alyssa can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Rebecca M.


West Hartford, CT

$23/hr10 yrs exp

Energetic, Safe, Responsive &Reliable

Hi, my name is Becca! I have over 10 years of babysitting experience with infants to teens! I'm an exceedingly reliable, responsible, responsive and fun babysitter! Much of my passion for children comes from a young boy with down syndrome that I have had the privilege to care for the past 10 years. I have recently moved to a new...
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Hannah E.


Newington, CT

$22-25/hr3 yrs exp

My name is Hannah and I am 23 years old. I have 3 years of experience working with children with special needs. Currently I am employed as a special education paraeducator, where I work with students with autism. I have extensive experience working with children with ASD, who all have their own unique needs. I also have...
Hi there! I'm Cielo, I'm a freshman in college and I've recently got into childcare. Most of my experience has been with special needs children but I love meeting and connecting with new people. I'm very talkative so I love giving parents updates on their child's day. I also enjoy playing board games, puzzles, and doing arts and...
Cielo can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning
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Lisa H.


West Hartford, CT

$20-45/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have over 25 years of experience as a C. N. A. personal care attendant, and behavioral health attendant. I have training with dementia, and senior mental health. and adults with disabilities. I have been medication certified in CT, VA, and GA. I assist with all aspects of personal care, med prompting, mobility, activities and...
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Alexandra G.


West Hartford, CT

$19/hr6 yrs exp

Certified CPR/Red Cross, Post College Graduate Looking To Babysit.

Hi! My name is Alexandra, but I go by Allie. I have had experience working with, nannying, and babysitting children of all ages. I have had experience watching up to 5 children at a time as well. I have a full time job and am looking to babysit on the side. I also have experience working with mild to moderate special needs...

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