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Saychelle D.


Torrington, CT

$16-50/hr7 yrs exp

Nurturing Hearts, Inspiring Growth

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Hello! I am a dedicated and compassionate professional specializing in direct care and behavior management. With extensive experience in providing supportive, empathetic, and proactive care, I am committed to making a positive difference in the lives of others. I enjoy caring for people with special needs because it allows me...
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Tiana P.


Torrington, CT

$20/hr1 yrs exp

About Me!

I am an aspiring Teacher with experience in caring for children with special needs. I am well trained in ABA techniques and practices as I have been an ABA assistant for 1 year. I recently moved to Connecticut from New York and would love to continue helping children and families in any way that I can.
Tiana can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

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Shelby M.


Canton, CT

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

1.0

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I have taken care of family members my whole life. I have nannied for families long term and have wonderful references. From healthy active to special needs. From newborn to seniors. I worked at Ben Haven in North haven a residential and school dedicated to autism and on the spectrum individuals. There I cared for 6 autistic...
Shelby can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Jenna D.


Unionville, CT

$20/hr5 yrs exp

French Nanny

I worked as a childcare worker for 2 years in France and as a lead preschool teacher in the USA for 1 year. I developed skills in supporting typical and special needs children, their apprenticeships, and their overall care (games and education, safety, care, and nutrition). My responsibilities were picking the children up from...
Jenna can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Caroline R.


Torrington, CT

$16-50/hr10 yrs exp

Dedicated And Hard-Working Individual

I have been worked with an wide array of individuals ranging from preschoolers to individuals with special needs, individuals with behavioral challenges, elderly people, and more. I have a bachelors degree in counseling psychology and a minor in child health services. I am CPR, First Aid, AED, certified. I was previously med...
Caroline can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

First Aid

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Sashae T.


Torrington, CT

$10-20/hr1 yrs exp

I love what I do! Helping out the elderly or anyone and need that's my greatest passion. Knowing that I'm helping out anyone in need that's where I belong. It keeps me happy and motivated. I have done work in a nursing home and I've done home care. I'm also the oldest of four children. I love doing active things. Whether it be...
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Shelby M.


Canton, CT

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Everything Is Fun When You Love What You Do!

I have taken care of family members my whole life. I have nannied for families long term and have wonderful references. I worked at Ben Haven in North haven a residential and school dedicated to autism and on the spectrum individuals. There I cared for 6 autistic adults at once and did over nights with them. Communicated via...
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Olivia B.


Burlington, CT

$20-25/hr5 yrs exp

I Am Reliable Caring And Loving Person

I'm a 20-year-old commuting college student who's looking for open opportunities! Coming from a large family I've been surrounded by kids my whole life! I'm one of seven and became an auntie pretty early on. I have 9 nieces and nephews who have given me the ultimate training lol. I currently work as a waitress and attend Central...
Olivia can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
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Sarah L.


Torrington, CT

$10-20/hr2 yrs exp

Full Time Caregiver Available

I have had two years of experience caring for a special needs child at a Girl Scout Camp in Connecticut. I also have two young cousins who are functioning well with ADHD that I spend quite a bit of time with. I am also an infant/toddler teacher at my church. I love to spend time with children, no matter what their learning style...
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Alice S.


Simsbury, CT

$15-20/hr4 yrs exp

Meet Alice!

Hi! My name is Alice and I'm21 years old & looking for a family to nanny :) I have quite the personality, Im energetic, flexible and super outgoing. I love to sing, dance, explore the outdoors ect.. I've babysat since I was old enough too and thats just shown me my passion at working with kids! The past four years i've been...
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Caroline R.


Torrington, CT

$17-50/hr10 yrs exp

Hard-working And Passionate Individual

I have worked with an wide array of individuals ranging from preschoolers to individuals with special needs, individuals with behavioral challenges, elderly people, and more. I have a bachelors degree in counseling psychology and a minor in child health services. I am CPR, First Aid, AED, certified. I was previously med...
I am a very reliable, positive, and patient 20-year-old college student. I have 2 years of experience caring for children with apraxia, autism, and down-syndrome on my college campus. Their ages have ranged from 4-25 years old. I have worked in both group and personal settings with these individuals. I was an assistant coach on...
Hi there! My name is Chelsea and I have been working with children for the past 12 years. I started out my career working in a daycare setting. In this setting I worked with children of all ages as well as supervised staff. After graduating with my Master's in Social Work, I began working for child protective services. I worked...
Chelsea can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Lydia S.


West Simsbury, CT

$14-17/hr4 yrs exp

Nanny Lydia

I have worked with kids off all ages for four years now. My experience as a swim instructor at a summer camp, an assistant teacher at a day care, and as a ski instructor have given me the tools to be prepared for anything while working with kids. I am comfortable with all ages, am a good helper with school work and have many fun...
Lydia can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, travel
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Betzaida S.


Plymouth, CT

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Child Care

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Betzaida but my middle name is Princess and that is what I go by. I have been in the childcare field for about 18+ years. I absolutely adore kids and I take care of them as I would my own CPR first aid and med certificate with special needs and I work with kids of all ages. If you would love to learn more about me...
Betzaida can also help with: Personal care
Skills:

CPR

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Haley L.


Terryville, CT

$15-25/hr8 yrs exp

currently I am a RBT and a special need / behavioral teacher, previously I was a preschool teacher and have a lot of history as a nanny. I have experience caring for children and young adults, from infancy through 21 years. I have a energetic and assertive personality which is a perfect match for the busy, on-the-go family with...
Haley can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"She is a terrific young lady! She has been looking after my toddlers for about two years now. Haley is patient, and kindhearted. She is constantly coming up with games and fun activities to keep my boys occupied! I have never had any issues with her, she is always...

Jennifer C.

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Sam O.


Farmington, CT

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi all! My name is Sam and I have over 10 years of experience in babysitting and special needs care. I am a mental health counselor specializing in children's behavioral health and have significant experience working with children of all ages and abilities. Specifically, I have worked with children with ADHD, ODD, depression,...
Sam can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"She has helped out with Vacation Bible School and in the church nursery. She is very good with children. Dependable, mature, caring and loving. I've watched her grow up into a very responsible teen. I would definitely hire her to watch our children here at the...

Cynthia D.

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Sandra W.


New Britain, CT

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Good day! Well, I started out working with autistic and developmentally disabled teens in California. I also worked at the YWCA with children K through 5 before and after school as a teacher. Some of the students attending were autistic or had ADHD. Now I am a behavior therapist working with autistic children one on one in the...
5.0
"Sandra takes her work seriously and was so wonderful with my mother that was in her 90s and had dementia. She always engaged in conversation and made sure she ate and took her meds. My mom passed in 2013 at age 94 and am glad Sandra was there to help when I had to...

Anna B.

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Sam O.


Farmington, CT

$10-15/hr6 yrs exp

Special Needs Provider

My friends daughter was very special needs and I would spend a lot of time playing with her and I would help to feed her and give her medicine anytime it was needed. I love to help kids who can't help themselves. I have been babysitting since I was 11 years old so I have almost 7 years of experience. I have my own reliable car...
5.0
"She is a very bubbly, fun person. She loves children and enjoys playing with them. She is very caring and watches for any sign of distress in the children."

Nichole L.

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Christina B.


Waterbury, CT

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, I am 30 and have been working with children since 14, first privately, working for family friends and so on and then on to working in day care setting and becoming a mother myself. I have taken an early childhood development course and was CPR trained at the day care I worked in. I have experience with preemie children, up...
Christina can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Christina was a great asset to our family. She was warm and engaging with our son. He felt comfortable with her right away. She was very flexible with our schedule, and was able to stay late/come in early as needed. She was incredibly dependable and we knew that...

Jeanette N.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in New Hartford, CT

Haley L.

5.0

This young women is a bright caring childcare provider ..She more like family , My son has special needs and Haley is helping my son adjust to school routines, potty training, hygiene and helping with the social transition from not being in school due to the COVID-19. Haley has given my child...

- Kendra M.

Sam O.

5.0

She has helped out with Vacation Bible School and in the church nursery. She is very good with children. Dependable, mature, caring and loving. I've watched her grow up into a very responsible teen. I would definitely hire her to watch our children here at the church.

- Cynthia D.

Sandra W.

5.0

Sandra takes her work seriously and was so wonderful with my mother that was in her 90s and had dementia. She always engaged in conversation and made sure she ate and took her meds. My mom passed in 2013 at age 94 and am glad Sandra was there to help when I had to work.

- Anna B.

Sam O.

5.0

She is a very bubbly, fun person. She loves children and enjoys playing with them. She is very caring and watches for any sign of distress in the children.

- Nichole L.

Christina B.

5.0

Christina was a great asset to our family. She was warm and engaging with our son. He felt comfortable with her right away. She was very flexible with our schedule, and was able to stay late/come in early as needed. She was incredibly dependable and we knew that our son was in great hands with her...

- Jeanette N.

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