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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Ledyard, CT

The average posted rate is $13/hr as of December 2024

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 7 years

Special needs caregivers in Ledyard, CT

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Sarah O.


Ledyard, CT

$15-25/hr5 yrs exp

Experienced Caregiver

5.0

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I have many years experience as a nurse aide and caregiver. I've worked with all different kinds of special needs patients. I have been CPR and first aid certified. I'm also a mother of 5 :).
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Michaela D.


Ledyard, CT

$15-18/hr7 yrs exp

My Name Is Michaela And I Am In My Senior Year At Eastern Connecticut State University.

Hi, my name is Michaela. I just graduated from Eastern Connecticut State University with my Bachelors degree in Humanities and Sociology. I graduated from the Community College of Rhode Island with an AD in Early Childhood Education. I have a passion for teaching children, which is why I specialize in helping children reach...
Michaela can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
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Heather K.


Norwich, CT

$35/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Educated Professional

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Experienced educated professional available for caregiving positions. I have experience with all ages & special needs individuals. I have over 15 years experience providing all levels of care for individuals from birth till advanced stages of life. I have experience from School Readiness Programs to group homes with individuals...
Heather can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
5.0
"Heather is a very kind and compassionate person, our Family fell in love with her immediately! I admire her energy and passion for life!"

Erica H.

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Mariah M.


Norwich, CT

$10-15/hr5 yrs exp

Babysitter Available

I am a mother to three children of my own. I have been a CNA/PCA since I was 18 years old. I have experience with adaptive equipment and multiple special needs. I have a passion for helping others.
Mariah can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CNA

CPR

5.0
"She's been a huge help watching my toddler while I work. She's been reliable and helped on short notice a few occasions! She's been flexible during unforeseen schedule changes and offered a thorough report on our child's day. If you have a young child they'll be in...

Elaine K.

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Jamie L.


Norwich, CT

$20/hr9 yrs exp

I Ensure That Your Children Are In Safe Hands, While Providing A Fun And Stimulating Environment.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am new to Care. com; however, I am not new to childcare or pet care! I am married and have three beautiful stepdaughters (ages 16, 9, and 7) as well as a precious baby of my own (4 months). I am also the fur mom of two dogs and two cats. I love crafts, baking, and making memories, so I have no problem spending the day...
Jamie can also help with: Meal prep, travel, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Jamie was very flexible and I hired her when another pet sitter was unable to use my stairs. She tended to our 3 cats, two are quite old and even was able to medicate one for us. She was a delight to work with and would hire her again."

Deborah B.

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Joann R.


Gales Ferry, CT

$15-20/hr

Part-time Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have worked as a professional nanny for over 20 years after working as a legal assistant. I am also a mother and grandmother of two, both attending college. I am originally from Washington State with residency in Connecticut for 13 years; I currently, occasionally take care of the sweetest little boy with autism. It has been a...
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Julia C.


New London, CT

$18-25/hr15 yrs exp

Former Children's Museum Educator With Tons Of Caretaking Experience

Hired by 14 families in your neighborhood

I am the eldest of 13 Cousins and have been baby sitting for as long as I can remember unofficially, and in a more formal capacity. I have experience caring for newborns all the way up to middle schoolers, and I have a great deal of experience with special needs and spectrum children as well. I am comfortable one on one as well...
Julia can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Very happy with her. She was on time and the baby liked her. "

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Mariah M.


Norwich, CT

$10-15/hr5 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have been a CNA/PCA since I was 18 years old. It is a passion of mine to help others. I have experience with adaptive equipment, and special needs.
Mariah can also help with: Companionship, mobility assistance, dementia, specialized care, personal care
Skills:

CNA

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Joann R.


Gales Ferry, CT

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver.

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I am a mother of one and grandmother of two. I have worked as a professional nanny for more than 20 years after working as a legal assistant. I have had many long-term positions - newborns, twin infants, toddler/preschool, school-age and special needs; I am blessed to still see the former families. I am CPR/First Aid/AED...
Joann can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"The best ever! Joann provides the type of care you expect from an NAEYC accredited facility. Top notch! She instantly created a bond with my son, because she is committed to making him her focus. I truly appreciate her flexibility in my scheduling, and her...

Marina R.

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Sara R.


Uncasville, CT

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Reliable And Energetic

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have 10+ years experience as an instructional assistant in an elementary school working with children from ages 3 to 11, including special needs. I have 2 grown children and a 19-month-old grandchild that I've cared for since birth. I am looking for a long term position in which I am able to watch your children grow and get to...
Sara can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

5.0
"- [ ] Sara has been our nanny since October. She quickly became part of our family helping care for our 2 year old intermittently and then full time with our son who was born in December. Our son had challenging GI issues and Sara stepped right in from him being in...

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Leana P.


New London, CT

$20-28/hr4 yrs exp

4 year's experience as a nurse with dementia patients and elderly. Previously a caregiver for special needs elderly in Massachusetts.
Leana can also help with: Meal prep, hospice services, light cleaning, dementia, respite care, errands & more
Skills:

Licensed Nurse

I've been doing home care for about 4 years now. I have experience with hospice, dementia, special needs, etc.
Sophia can also help with: Meal prep, dementia, errands, respite care, light cleaning, hospice services & more
Skills:

CPR

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Cassie M.


Pawcatuck, CT

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

51yr mature, caring, responsible woman with experience (part time, on -off) for over 25 yrs in the elderly care/ companionship/ PCA field, looking for PT work with seniors/special needs folks, overnight or a weekend day shift preferred. Most recently I care for my elderly parents, 1 with dementia who's recently been placed in a...
Cassie can also help with: Errands, transportation, meal prep, light cleaning, live-in home care, dementia & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

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Kallie W.


Norwich, CT

$20/hr6 yrs exp

Fun Creator

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have 4 years of experience as a camp counselor. I love being outside and planning activities that are fun for children of all ages. I can help with grocery shopping and cleaning up or whatever else you may need. Comfortable with children of all ages and/or have special needs! I most recently cared for a 5-year-old boy with CP...
Kallie can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Michael B.


Groton, CT

$15-30/hr5 yrs exp

Caregiver For All!

Hello! My name is Michael and I have been working as a caregiver for a variety of different individuals since 2017. Originally from Indiana, I have worked in many different environments from a nursing home late-stage dementia unit, to managing a group home of seven clients with varying developmental disabilities diagnoses, to...
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Allison W.


Gales Ferry, CT

$10-15/hr5 yrs exp

Certified Special Education Teacher Available For Part-time Care

Hello! I am a Certified K-12 Special Education Teacher taking a break from the classroom after the birth of my son. I have worked with diversely able children who require a variety of special assistance, ranging from behavioral support to physical aid over the past five years as an educator. I pride myself on my ability to meet...
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Angelle S.


New London, CT

$18-25/hr6 yrs exp

Your Child's New Buddy!

Hello! My name is Angelle & I've been babysitting & providing childcare for 6 years. I've provided care for children's all around my neighborhood, and also was a behavioral technician working with children in their homes for 2 years. I have experience with both neurotypical children & children with special needs; and it's...
Angelle can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Mariah M.


Norwich, CT

$15-20/hr2 yrs exp

I have experience working for DDS as a support for individuals with developmental disabilities as well as physical disabilities. I also have CNA experience working with adolescents of the same nature. I also have a 2-year-old son with severe ASD who is nonverbal so I have some sign language experience as well.
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Raina R.


Groton, CT

$16-22/hr2 yrs exp

Cabin Councilor

I have 2-3 years of professional experience with people who have disabilities through a special needs camp called horizons, along with life experiences with family members who have down's syndrome and autism. I care deeply about people and would love help as much as I can :)

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Ledyard, CT

Heather K.

5.0

Heather is a very kind and compassionate person, our Family fell in love with her immediately! I admire her energy and passion for life!

- Erica H.

Mariah M.

5.0

She's been a huge help watching my toddler while I work. She's been reliable and helped on short notice a few occasions! She's been flexible during unforeseen schedule changes and offered a thorough report on our child's day. If you have a young child they'll be in good hands with her!

- Elaine K.

Jamie L.

5.0

Jamie was very flexible and I hired her when another pet sitter was unable to use my stairs. She tended to our 3 cats, two are quite old and even was able to medicate one for us. She was a delight to work with and would hire her again.

- Deborah B.

Julia C.

5.0

Julia did awesome with my boys, they get very excited when we let them know she is coming to look after them. I am so happy we found such a kind, caring, and dependable person to watch over my little ones when mom and dad need a night away.

- Marissa G.

Joann R.

5.0

My wife and I were very lucky to have family available to care for our children while we worked for a long time however, the time inevitably came to search for outside help. We were extremely nervous about what this change, and what to expect with it, and we began searching online for...

- Care member

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