For over 20 years I have worked with individuals with various special needs and challenges so my experience is quite diverse. I am so passionate about what I do I am a guardian for a gentleman with developmental disabilities. During my profession I have worked with individuals with autism, behavioral issues, developmental...
My work experience is quite diverse. I worked with a family with 4 children from 5-12 yrs old, inner city children, teenage runaways and currently work with individuals with disabilities such as autism, developmental disabilities, traumatic brain injury, etc. The care provided to individuals and their families may include daily...
Brenda can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Hello,
Katie Liljedahl here and I am a graduate student at UC Denver studying Early Childhood Special Education. I began my work with children with special needs upon graduating college with a BA in English and nannying for a family with three children. The youngest child had cerebellum ataxia and was non ambulatory. I...
Although I have not directly assisted a special needs person, doesn't mean I don't have tons of experience with it. Throughout middle school and high school I watched my dear friend live with multiple learning and physical difficulties. We met in my study skills class, because I too have learning disabilities; ADD and Dyslexia....
It takes a village to raise a child and while many of us resonate with this age old adage, our culture is simply not set up for the modern family to reap the benefits of community support flowing in from all directions. I thrive off creating nurturing bonds with children and engaging with them in authentic and creative ways....
Katie can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Katie is incredibly gifted with children. She has tons of experience and wisdom. She will care for your children in a way that allows them to have their feelings, work through conflict, and care for themselves and others. They will be respected and listened to...
I am 47 with my Master's in speech-language pathology. I possess strong interpersonal & problem-solving skills developed working in public schools, Birth-3 & now in private homes. I help families with children of all ages maintain organized, supportive & successful lives by assisting with childcare, meals, light housework, &...
5.0
"Danielle was a full service dog minder for 8 days. She was very flexible when I had to extend my stay. She offered to drive me to the airport and also picked me up unasked. My Westie may have been mad at me for staying away so long, but for the first 10 minutes on...
Hello! I grew up on the shoreline and it's where my passion for caregiving started. At the age of 16 I was introduced to a family looking for a nanny. It was a special circumstance, as their daughter was special needs. This yes led to the most rewarding discovery for myself, wanting to work with this community. Over the years I...
Patricia can also help with: Meal prep, mobility assistance, companionship, errands, light cleaning, dementia & more
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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
I am a young at heart Grandmother who has worked with Children, Teens and Young Adults of all ages and abilities for many years. I am Honest, Reliable and I have a Positive attitude when working with Others. I am not working with infants at this time. I have also worked as a CT Certified HHA with Seniors and as a CT Certified...
Laurie can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping
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...
Education
Gateway Community College New Haven, CT Early Childhood Education Courses, 2004-2006
New Milford High School New Milford, CT
High School Diploma, June 1979
Employment
2012-Present
Care for 3-year-old
Provide transportation to and from activities
Meal preparation
Completing household chores while napping (i....
Athelia can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
I am a 54 YO married female who thrives being busy and engaged. I have managed a Group Home for Brian House Inc out of Chester Ct for 20 years concentrating on supporting individuals with behavioral and intellectual disorders. I operated my own in home childcare for 5 years when my children were younger. I have worked in the...
Hi My name is Linda I have 30 plus years experience with children ages 0 to 6 years old. I have No criminal history and I am a nonsmoker. I have my own reliable transportation. Aided with care for special needs children to include travel to and from appointments and assist in daily exercises and activities. Willing to work some...
Linda can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
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...
Hi my name is Alivia and I'm from Westbrook! I am attending SCSU for my Master's degree in Speech Pathology. Spring 2024 I graduated from UConn with a bachelor's degree in Speech Language and Hearing Sciences and minored in Early Childhood Education. I have much experience working with young children and both children and adults...
Alivia can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
I've been working as a paraprofessional in an elementary school for the past year and have grown to love working with children with special needs. I've learned how complex yet intelligent they are and have made amazing progress with them throughout the year. I work on self help skills (potty training, bathing, hair brushing...
Thank you for visiting my page! I am energetic, fun, kind, and love people and animals. In my free time, I love to paint, art projects with my kids, going to the trampoline park, walks, reading, and trying to new foods. I love Gilmore girls and all things cotton candy. I love getting out, learning new things, hanging out with...
Raelene can also help with: Dementia, errands, light cleaning, meal prep, transportation
Thank you for visiting my page! I am energetic, fun, kind, and love people and animals. In my free time, I love to paint, art projects with my kids, going to the trampoline park, walks, reading, and trying new foods. I love Gilmore girls and all things cotton candy. I love getting out, learning new things, hanging out with...
Raelene can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
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