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Rachel V.


Old Saybrook, CT

$18-20/hr8 yrs exp

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Hello! I'm a paraprofessional with a psychology degree and enjoy working with kids and adults of all ages. I'm flexible and willing to learn new things and have been working on my RBT training and already work with one individual with ASD. I was on the track team at CCSU so I love to stay active and have a specialty in math...
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Brooklyn B.


Chester, CT

$18-30/hr3 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'm a recent college graduate and am moving to New England at the end of summer to work full-time as a nurse. I'm looking for work in the mean time and really enjoy working with kids! I'm CPR certified, First-Aid trained and have plenty of experience with working with kids, including some special needs experience, as well.
Brooklyn can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Cherie G.


Clinton, CT

$22-40/hr10 yrs exp

Patient And Caring

Very patient person who loves to take care of others! Graduated as a Medical Assistant, worked as a paraprofessional for years with special needs children, ran an at home daycare while raising my own children. Enjoyed taking care of many family members and friends with medical needs. Previous experience includes care of all...
Cherie can also help with: Hospice services, errands, meal prep, light cleaning, companionship, dementia & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

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Cherie G.


Clinton, CT

$20-32/hr10 yrs exp

Very patient person who loves to take care of others! Graduated as a Medical Assistant, worked as a paraprofessional for years with special needs children, ran an at home daycare while raising my own children. Enjoyed taking care of many family members and friends with medical needs. Previous experience includes care of all...
Cherie can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Sally D.


Clinton, CT

$21-28/hr10 yrs exp

I have extensive experience in childcare from 1987 to 2024. I was a nanny for 5 children for a professional family in Guilford and well as another professional family with 2 daughters in Woodbridge. I was a substitute teacher and a teacher's aide for the New Haven Board of Education Also, assisted with special needs children. My...
Sally can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Cherie G.


Clinton, CT

$18-30/hr10 yrs exp

Very patient person who loves to take care of others! Graduated as a Medical Assistant, worked as a paraprofessional for years with special needs children, ran an at home daycare while raising my own children. Enjoyed taking care of many family members and friends with medical needs. Previous experience includes care of all...
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Alivia C.


Westbrook, CT

$17-20/hr4 yrs exp

Care For Children That Have Disabilities/Special Needs

I spent most of my high school experience working with students who have special needs! I participated in Unified sports and volunteered with Westbrook's Buddy Baseball team! I was partnered to work with a young student who struggled with developing social skills and who struggled with ADHD during my last year of high school and...
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Emily M.


East Haddam, CT

$35/hr10 yrs exp

Emily

I'd describe my personality as happy, outgoing and uplifting! I like caring for seniors because they are a wealth of information and always have so much to offer us younger folks if we give them the time and open our minds. I'm looking for a job that allows me to help an elderly person on a daily basis. I started caring...
Emily can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, mobility assistance, meal prep, home modification, respite care & more
Skills:

CNA

I have several years experience working in a behavioral classroom with students on the spectrum. I have completed my masters in Elementary Education and have a passion for working in this field.
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Debra S.


Deep River, CT

$25/hr10 yrs exp

I Am A Mature Experienced Home Health/hosp Provide

I have supported children, adults and seniors in many areas of need. I am experienced In yet not limited to medication dispensing, companionship, special needs, autism spectrum, hands on hygiene, bathing needs, wound care, behavior support, home health and hospice care for 25 years. I am certified in CPR and 1st aid. I find this...
Debra can also help with: Dementia, light cleaning, companionship, errands, hospice services, home modification & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

CNA

CPR

5.0
"Deb is a phenomenal caregiver. She’s smart, compassionate and professional. She cares deeply about the person she takes care of. She’s very dependable. Deb took care of my family member. Her care is top notch. I highly recommend her."

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Chelsea H.


Madison, CT

$17-20/hr8 yrs exp

Part-Time Babysitter/Nanny

I am an extremely patient and understanding person. I have experience working with adults with disabilities as well as nannying a 13-year-old girl with disabilities and ideally would like to nanny for a child with special needs. I am a junior at SCSU and a psychology major.
Chelsea can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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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, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

I have loved working with kids since I was a kid. I have cousins who are 7 and 9 years younger than me and once they were born I wanted to be able to babysit for them. When I turned 12 was old enough to take the babysitting course our local rec department offered and after that I took every opportunity to babysit. I started by...
Courtney can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep
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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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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: Swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, travel
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Hello! I'm Hayley, an experienced and compassionate caregiver with a strong background in caring for children. Having grown up with a brother on the autism spectrum, I've developed a deep understanding of the unique needs and challenges faced by children with autism. My approach is individualized, patient, and nurturing. I...
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Laurie M.


Clinton, CT

$17-20/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Provider

I have worked with Special Needs children and adults for many years, it is my passion. I have worked as a certified HHA in the state of CT. My background has been as a CT Certified Paraprofessional in several school systems over many years. At this point I'm taking on part time work on my own. I love Life and I love connecting...

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: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

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.

I have been working in special needs classrooms since 2015 from preschool age through 8th grade. I also have plenty of experience with 3 girls of my own, ages 16, 13 and 7! I love pets as well, and prefer to keep busy, so will help out with anything around the home. I am CNA certified and can handle medical care as well. Thank...
Kimberly can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

Brendan C.


Westbrook, CT

$20-40/hr6 yrs exp

Special Education Teacher Searching For Summer Employment

I am a compassionate and motivated Special Education teacher and tutor with an extensive and diverse background in the education field. My years of experience with individuals with special needs and coaching high school athletics, will make me an exceptional candidate for your job. I have experience in mathematics, language...

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