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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Higganum, CT

The average rate is $17/hr as of November 2024

The average years of experience for special needs caregivers is 10 years

Special needs caregivers in Higganum, CT

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Casey H.


Madison, CT

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have been babysitting for almost 15 years and I have experience as a nanny. I've taken multiple early childhood education classes in high school, such as discovering children and nursery school lab, where the students create lesson plans and run a nursery school under the supervision of teachers. I was nominated through the...
Casey can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Hi there! Thank you for taking the time to get to know me. I am looking to obtain a job as your next family helper. I am very creative, humble and patient! I have worked within Connecticut's special needs community for the past nine years as a behavioral therapist. I am currently pursuing my master's degree, in the meantime, I...
Vanessa can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Chelsea H.


Madison, CT

$10-20/hr3 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver- Special Needs Specifically

I am pursuing a degree in psychology-mental health at SCSU right now. I am a junior and have experience in the field. I interned at a day program for adults with traumatic brain injuries, developmental disabilities and visual impairments. My current job is as a life skills instructor for adults with disabilities (most on my...
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Gabriella W.


Madison, CT

$25-30/hr4 yrs exp

Babysitter

Hi! My name is Gabby W, and I'm originally from Madison, Connecticut. I graduated from New York University in 2023 with a B. S. in Psychology and will be attending Columbia University in the fall for graduate school. In my free time, I love working out, hiking, reading, cooking, and spending time with friends and family. I truly...
Gabriella can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Michele G.


Middletown, CT

$10-20/hr8 yrs exp

Care Provider For Students With Special Needs

I've spent the last eight years working in the Middletown Public School District as a care provider for students who are handicap and require special needs. My job duties included modifying and implementing appropriate academic programs that will suit the needs of each individual student, repositioning and body transfer using a...
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Leanne O.


Middletown, CT

$35-40/hr6 yrs exp

Hello my name is Leanne! I worked for Goodwill industries for almost seven years as a job coach for the mentally challenged young adults and older adults. Focusing on the needs of young adults with autism and Down syndrome preparing them for independence needed for the work force and Independent living.
I have much experience working for those with special needs. I have worked as a Direct Support Professional for adults with varying levels of developmental disabilities. In addition, the last 3 summers I have spent as a camp counselor for children with life threatening and chronic conditions such as hemophilia, cerebral palsy,...
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Bailey Z.


Durham, CT

$15-20/hr9 yrs exp

Babysitter

My name is Bailey . I am a sophomore at UConn looking for a babysitting job/ babysitting jobs while I'm home for winter break. I have a lot of experience caring for children. I am the oldest of 4 and have a 5-year-old sister, so I am comfortable with toddlers and babies. I also have experience caring for children with special...
Bailey can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Caroline C.


Middletown, CT

$15-50/hr10 yrs exp

I have cared for children with physical and mental disabilities before. I have experience with feeding tube care, OT, PT and speech therapy providers and working alongside them. Caring for children with sensory processing disorder and autism.
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Michele G.


Middletown, CT

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Para-educator For Handicap And Autistic Children

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi there, I provide babysitting services for children ranging in ages of infant to the age of 21. I worked as a teacher's aid for 10 years with students that were handicap and special needs, I taught life skills and helped students meet their individual goals. I was also a camp counselor for children ages 7-9 through a local...
Michele can also help with: Swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Meghan W.


East Hampton, CT

$15-20/hr7 yrs exp

Special Needs Child Care

I am a very caring and passionate caregiver who has experience working with varying types of special needs. I've recently moved to GA from CT where I worked as a foster care case manager for child with medically-complex diagnoses. These including disorders such as: Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Chromosome Disorders, Seizure Disorders,...
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Meghan W.


East Hampton, CT

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Hi, I'm Meghan! I'm 32 years old with about 15 years of experience working with children. Before I graduated from college in 2014, I had numerous child care jobs with kids who were anywhere from 2 months-12 years old. After graduating, I got a job as a case manager at a foster care agency where I worked for three years. In...
Meghan can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Linda T.


Deep River, CT

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Caregiver

Hi my name is Linda and I have been a caregiver to many clients with a variety of needs. My last position was live in for elderly lady in Boston for three years. I am now residing back in deep river Connecticut. I have taken care of clients with autism, ADHD, brain injury, amputation just to mention a few. I am looking for long...
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Julia G.


Middletown, CT

$16-21/hr10 yrs exp

Hello! My love for working with special needs children began when my younger brother was born. I am now raising my own children with special needs.
Hi I'm glenna and I am a mom of two rambunctious and smart little boys. Being a mom has made me realize just how hard it is to find someone who will love your kids as much as you do. That is my goal here! I have tons of experience from Infants to teens. I have worked with munchkins who have had special needs as well. My goal...
Glenna can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, travel & more
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Aubrey C.


Deep River, CT

$25/hr7 yrs exp

Fun Sitter

I have 7 years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping. Hello my name is Aubrey. I am a teacher with an associates, bachelors and masters degree in education. I've spent over seven years professionally working with children with emphasis on special education. As well as personally growing up with special needs family...
Aubrey can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

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Claire W.


Middletown, CT

$25-50/hr8 yrs exp

Since 2007 I have provided childcare to children of all ages. I have experience changing diapers, cooking and feeding children, facilitating quiet time and naps, driving children to school and other activities, working with children on age-appropriate projects, among other responsibilities. I have 9 years of experience working...
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Rachel N.


Madison, CT

$20/hr6 yrs exp

Child care

My goal as a caregiver is to care for, guide, instruct, protect, and teach children. I am willing to do housekeeping that includes helping children clean their rooms, clean play area, and laundry. If I had to describe myself in five adjectives I would say that I am caring, loving, committed, responsible, and diligent. As a...
Rachel can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

Hi there! Thank you for taking the time to get to know me. I am looking to obtain a job as your next family helper. I am very creative, humble and patient! I have worked within Connecticut's special needs community for the past nine years as a behavioral therapist. I am currently pursuing my master's degree, in the meantime, I...

Carli R.


Madison, CT

$10-15/hr5 yrs exp

Child Care

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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am a new graduate registered nurse and have great interest in becoming a pediatric nurse. I was a camp nurse this past summer to almost 500 children between the ages of 3 and 14. I feel comfortable working with children who have special needs or may currently be ill. In college I babysat regularly for a family with a...
Carli can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Carli is absolutely wonderful with my 10 month old daughter. She's sweet, caring and a very responsible sitter. I certainly recommend her!"

Ashley M.

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