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Find special needs caregivers in Madison, CT that you’ll love

60 special needs caregivers are listed in Madison, CT

The average posted rate is $18/hr as of April 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years

Special needs caregivers in Madison, CT

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Alivia C.


Westbrook, CT

$20/hr8 yrs exp

Fun And Caring Sitter!

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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, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

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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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Brenda S.


Ivoryton, CT

$25-50/hr10 yrs exp

Caring, Compassionate And Dependable Caregiver

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...
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Rachael T.


Branford, CT

$20-25/hr4 yrs exp

Special Education Teacher

Hi! My name is Rachael, and I am moving to Nashville to attend graduate school at Vanderbilt University. I am a certified elementary and special education teacher. Throughout my various positions within a school and babysitting, I have worked with children of varying disabilities (e. g., Autism Spectrum Disorders, Intellectual...
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Megan B.


Higganum, CT

$18-25/hr10 yrs exp

Hi! My name is Megan and I am from Higganum CT and I currently work as a Young Toddler teacher at an Early Learning Center. I have worked with children for about 12 years. I have worked in many different settings, including at home nannying, camp counselor, early childhood education at a learning center, etc. I have worked very...
Megan can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Brenda S.


Ivoryton, CT

$20-45/hr10 yrs exp

One of a Kind Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

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

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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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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Ann L.


Guilford, CT

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Nice To Meet You !

Hi my name is Ann I am a young 61-year-old . I have been married 38 years and have two grown sons and 3 dogs I have lived in Guilford for 25 years I have over 40 years experience supporting adults and children with intellectual disabilities, autism and mental health issues as well as supporting typical children one to one in a...
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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: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

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Sofia D.


Branford, CT

$20-21/hr9 yrs exp

Hi! My name is Sofia and I'm 22 years old. I have been working with children since I was about 13 years old. My 9 years of child care experience includes babysitting ages 0-12, daycare teacher ages infant-3 , and preschool/pre-k teacher ages 3-5. In highschool I volunteered at my local library to help run the children's music...
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Patricia C.


Clinton, CT

$20-50/hr5 yrs exp

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: Companionship, dementia, meal prep, mobility assistance, errands, light cleaning & more
Hi my names Alexa M. & I've been working with senior citizens & intellectually disabled for three years I'm CPR certified I know how to personal care, companionship, and more I'm 23 from Branford Connecticut. Hope to hear soon.
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Isabella Y.


Killingworth, CT

$22-30/hr8 yrs exp

Part-Time Nanny!

Hello! My name is Isabella, and I'm currently finishing my master's degree in clinical psychology at Columbia University. I hold bachelor's degrees in psychology and criminology from the University of Utah. I have extensive childcare experience, having cared for children ranging from newborns to teenagers up to 14 years old. I...
Isabella can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Arianna R.


Higganum, CT

$19-30/hr4 yrs exp

Best Sitter Ever :)

Hi! I am 22 years old and I am in college to be an elementary school teacher, I also work at a seasonal restaurant throughout the year, and I am fluent in Spanish. I have a 3-year-old sister so I have learned to care for her and watch her grow as well as all my younger cousins. I have worked with different children, ages 5...
Arianna can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
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Kelly B.


Durham, CT

$20/hr6 yrs exp

About Me!

Hi! My name is Kelly, and I'm currently pursuing a BS in Nursing with plans to double major in Child Psychology or Behavioral Science. I've cared for children ages 0 to 11 since I was 16 and have worked part time over the past four years at both the elementary and middle school in my hometown! I also have experience caring for...
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Rachel A.


Branford, CT

$20-25/hr1 yrs exp

Caregiver

Hello! I am an experienced caregiver as well as an early childhood educator for 5+ years. I have experience working with young children with special needs and developmental delays in the classroom, as well as 10+ years of nannying experience. I am first aid and CPR certified. I earned my bachelors degree in Human Development and...
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Aubrey C.


Deep River, CT

$25/hr8 yrs exp

Fun Sitter

I have 8 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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Christie A.


Guilford, CT

$40-50/hr3 yrs exp

Dean Of Students And Special Educator

I currently work at a private school for students with emotional disturbance classification. I have been a special educator and adviser for families for the last 9 years.
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: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning
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Alyssa K.


Westbrook, CT

$17-25/hr

Paraprofessional

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...

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