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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Monroe, CT
The average posted rate is $21/hr as of February 2025
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years
Special needs caregivers in Monroe, CT
Joann D.
Monroe, CT
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Professional And Experienced Care Provided - All Types Of Care
4.2
(6)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I am a State of CT Registered Certified Nurses Aide/PCA-personal care assistant with over 25 years experience in all phases of home care such as Hospice, Dementia, Alzheimer's, Elder Care, Handicapped, Dept of Mental Rehab, Down Syndrome, Combative Patients, Special Needs Children. During my years as a CNA/PCA, I have received...
Joann can also help with: Dementia, errands, meal prep, hospice services, light cleaning, companionship & more
Skills:
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Joann (Jo) is an excellent CNA with years of experience. She cared for our 96 y.o. mom in the last stages of life. Mom suffered from dementia, aspirations, dysphagia, broken hip and was basically bed bound. Mom's mind worked but her body didn't. Joann worked...
Steve K.
I have worked as a paraprofessional for a severely autistic boy in the past.
I currently work very part time as a PCA for a wonderful woman who is wheelchair bound.
My son is on the autism spectrum so I am learning a lot about autism and sensory issues.
Since my first day of being employed as a summer camp counselor, I fell in love with being able to make a difference in peoples' lives. My job included creating a fun atmosphere for groups of up to 12 children at a time while providing guidance and enforcing safety and good behavior. Right now, I am currently employed as a PCA...
I am new to special needs care. I have a grandson with special needs as I am hands on with him weekly and I am involved with his care at times. I have a natural ability to stay calm and understand others. I have compassion and empathy and a soft spot to help others.
I'd describe my personality as compassionate, observant, empathetic and kind.
I like caring for people with special needs because I am a natural caregiver and it makes me happy to help someone.
I'm looking for a job that allows me to be a Companion to someone who has challenges. Keep them company, do activities with them, and...
Eugenia G.
Monroe, CT
$24-28/hr • 10 yrs exp
I am a mother of two grown girls and a grandmother of a 3-year-old boy who is special needs. I feel very blessed.
I am looking for minimum of 30 hrs per week to care for children.
I am a hard working energetic woman in her mid 50's.
I'm able to assist with care of children, young adults, adults, light cooking, errands, crafts...
Eugenia can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance
5.0
"Jeannie was a blessing to our family! Thank you for being a great support in transporting our 4-year-old daughter to and from Daycare/School for over half a year. Highly recommend! "
Katherine R.
I am a special education teacher, currently working in a local school district. I have a passion for working with kids, especially those with special needs. I am also a mother of four children so I have lots of experience. I have availability after school and on weekends.
Kimya can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance
Hello families! I am 24 years old and just recently moved back to CT from Tampa, FL. I took some time off from career nannying to try out teaching & Directing at childcare centers, I am looking to rejoin the babysitting world while I attend school at TIGI. I am energetic, active and have a love for educating and caring for...
Paige can also help with: Travel, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
Dustina A.
Ansonia, CT
$17-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I have been an employee for The Kennedy Center for almost 16 years and have a great deal of experienced with behavior issues and maintaining great relationships with people who might seem a bit challenging. I also have a relative who has exhibited behaviors that need compassion and understanding and I have given every effort...
5.0
"Dustina is an efficient and excellent worker."
Gladys S.
4.9
(20)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello. I'm a certified nursing assistant /CNA/DCS Worker.
I have over 20 years+ experience. I also have worked in nursing homes, assisted living and hospitals. I have work in private home and facilities. I also work with special needs adult and children I have experience caring for Dementia , Alzheimer's, Parkinson, Cancer,...
Johanne can also help with: Companionship, light cleaning, hospice services, errands, dementia, home modification & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Johanne is very compassionate. She has cared for my mother for a very long time. My mother can sometimes be difficult as a dementia patient. We all have complete trust and faith in Jo. She is honest and goes the extra mile and is really attentive. When she is...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have helped to care and cared for children with special needs. I have cared for both verbal and non verbal children. Every weekend for a few years, I had helped to care for a boy with special needs. I enjoyed taking him into the community and helping him with his social skills, as well as just playing with him at home or in...
4.1
(7)
Hired by 20 families in your neighborhood
I have been watching children since high school. I did that for three years. After high school, I taught 2 and 3-years-old's in Sunday school. I also worked with a before and after-school program with children (from kindergarten to grade five) for a year (and was the site's leader). After a few years passed, I got married to a...
Pauline can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Pauline was amazing with our children. She is punctual and dependable. Our kids look forward to going to her home. "
Aaron C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I have many years experience as a Nanny. I've worked in an in-home daycare, a daycare center, and as a private Nanny. I've worked with children ages 4 months through 12 years old, including multiples at once. I also have several nieces and a nephew (with special needs) that I enjoy spending time with and caring for. I am a fun,...
Vanessa can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Vanessa was a wonderful caregiver to our infant son for four months this spring. He absolutely loved her and she was so attentive to him! She got him on a great schedule, played with him all of the time, and always let us know if he had a little fever or anything...
Morgan W.
5.0
(1)
Hello, my name is Denise and for the past 15+yrs I have worked alongside families with loved ones with autism, both young and adult. I would prefer to stay local, Oxford, Southbury, Woodbury area however would travel further for the right family. Thank you for reading my profile!
5.0
"Very professional, knowledgeable, and outgoing. Seems to be a hard worker. Very personable."
Allyson D.
4.0
(1)
I did volunteer services at the Kennedy Center in Trumbull (special needs school). I work with people who have autism. We meet with parents whose children have autism, Asperger's, etc. I am a passionate, caring, reliable person. I have been working as a nanny for many years, and I want to spend my time with special kids, too. I...
4.0
"I wanted to let perspective families know that Julia was the first to respond to my add, and was fast and expediant in her communications. I cannot rate her quality of care because she did not work for our family, but I wanted to provide positive feedback on my...
Adriene R.
Courtney C.
Sandy Hook, CT
$20-30/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Greetings! My name is Courtney and I am a female, looking to get back into direct care in a part time capacity. I come to Care. com with 5+ years experience working with an aging population with disabilities, both mental and physical. With my experience as a care giver to others, as well as my own innate capabilities as a...
I'm a substitute teacher and paraprofessional with experience working with special needs kids. Passionate about education!
Amanda can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, travel
Eliege T.
Stratford, CT
$17-18/hr
I'm flexible with my time/availability, I have experience with special needs children. I currently have a cleaning schedule, where most are elderlies. Some of them have recently lost close family members due to covid and other reasons where they suffered with depression and I came in to give assistance and a helping hand to them...
Eliege can also help with: Errands, meal prep, hospice services, light cleaning, respite care, dementia & more
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am first and foremost a mother for the past 10 years now. Before becoming a mother, I was a great caregiver for about 12 years, not only being an older sister, but working with families. I have had the experience of taking care of newborn to school age kids, teenagers and kids with special needs. I am also a certified nursing...
Kaara can also help with: Meal prep, travel, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
CNA
Hi my name is Maristela, I'm CNA, I have 14 years of experience with elderly and special needs kids if I can help you or a member of your family please contact me I'll be happy to help you. Thank you
Maristela can also help with: Dementia, visiting physician, personal care
Skills:
Wound Care
Home Health Aide
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Monroe, CT
Joann D.
4.0
Joann was a companion for a few months to our elderly parent before they started hospice. She provided great conversation, daily care, including light house keeping. She is very caring and knowledgeable of elderly care.
- Valerie F.
Eugenia G.
5.0
Jeannie was a blessing to our family! Thank you for being a great support in transporting our 4-year-old daughter to and from Daycare/School for over half a year. Highly recommend!
- Katherine R.
Dustina A.
5.0
Dustina is an efficient and excellent worker.
- Gladys S.
Johanne D.
5.0
Johanne (aka Jojo) was an aid to my mother-in-law struggling with dementia. She is sweet, professional and skilled with no drama. She always gets the job done, and is a patient, fun and extremely capable provider. Any family would be lucky to have Jojo caring for their loved one ❤️
- Care member
Pauline C.
5.0
We spoke with Pauline on the phone - excellent communication, very efficient, and very helpful. We didn't hire Pauline only because our plans changed but she would have been a good fit for our needs; we will keep her in favorites for possible future job opportunities.
- Doug M.
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Ratings for Monroe, CT special needs caregivers listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.0 / 5
Special Needs Caregivers in Monroe, CT are rated 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 6 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.