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60 special needs caregivers are listed in New Haven, CT
The average posted rate is $19/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years
Special needs caregivers in New Haven, CT
Furah K.
New Haven, CT
$24-32/hr
I have over 4 years of experience working with the elderly, providing compassionate and attentive care to meet both daily needs and emotional well-being. In my previous roles, I assisted with mobility support, meal preparation, medication reminders, and personal care. I'm certified in CPR and have training in special needs, so I...
Furah can also help with: Transportation, meal prep, errands, dementia, light cleaning, respite care & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
I am an experienced caregiver. I've been working as a caregiver for 2 years for a company which I still am part of. I worked with people that have dementia and Alzheimer's also. I also went to school for CNA, phlebotomy, and EKG. Just to give you a little bit of background, I also ran a support group for families that have...
Amber can also help with: Personal care, transportation, light cleaning, meal prep, errands
Vanessa H.
New Haven, CT
$17-21/hr • 5 yrs exp
I am a loving and very helpful person who has my Cna license and know how to care for people who have special needs
Vanessa can also help with: Light cleaning, transportation, meal prep
Kimberly M.
New Haven, CT
$17-30/hr • 1 yrs exp
Always Respect Your Elders; They Have So Much Wisdom And Experience To Share!
I have spent about one year working in Home Care with senior citizens while I was enrolled in university. At that point, I had gotten into the school system and began working with special needs children. Working with home care was rewarding in so many different ways. Seniors generally feel down on themselves because they can't...
Kimberly can also help with: Respite care, personal care, home modification
Hello! My name is Andiswa (Andi), and I am a dedicated, compassionate caregiver with more than 5 years of experience providing care to children, seniors, and individuals with special needs.
I pride myself on being reliable, patient, and attentive to the unique needs of each individual I care for. My experience includes
Child...
Andiswa can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, hospice services, meal prep, dementia, live-in home care & more
Claude G.
New Haven, CT
$17-20/hr • 5 yrs exp
Personal Care Giver With Case Management Experience. Available For Transportation, Companionship, Assistance In Healthy Meal Preparation, As Well As Housekeeping.
I have worked as a caregiver for over 5 yrs. I have experience with individuals that are elderly, as well as individuals that have special needs such as: limited to wheelchair, mental disabilities, speech impediments, as well other physical impairments that causes an individual to need extreme care. As a worker, I enjoy...
5.0
(3)
For 8 years I lived and worked in intentional communities for people with developmental disabilities. I've helped people use the restroom, bath, feed themselves, supported at work, home skills and more. I've worked with verbal and nonverbal people too.
5.0
"We met Sarah while looking for someone to care for our dogs while my partner and I were away for a week. I found her attentive and thoughtful energy to be relieving as we haven't been away from our pups for this long! She managed wonderfully with our dog's daily...
erin B.
3.5
(4)
As an experienced care giver with special needs, I am able to give the best of me to my clients, I have experience with enfants, young and adults with Cognitive Disabilities, Mobility Challenges, Seizure Disorder, Epilepsy, Blindness, Visual Impairment, Spinal cord Injuries, Quadriplegic, Development delay, Autism... I am able...
5.0
"She was very caring and loving with my mom. She went above and beyond. She gave showers daily and cooked very nice meals. My mom wouldn't eat for anybody but as soon as Ikami came to work she would start smiling and eat every meal Ikami cooked."
Taheeah B.
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: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Pauline has been a tremendous help for my family. She has provided both childcare and housekeeping for us. We fully trust her to care for our young children -- and that's something we don't say lightly. She is absolutely great at engaging our preschooler! And our...
Brian S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi there, I'm Rachel! I'm 28 years old and graduated in 2016 with a degree in Psychology and Human Development & Family Studies.
Experience:
I've babysat for families with multiple kids ranging from 2 months - 14 years old. I've worked as a camp counselor, and as a social skills group facilitator for kids with Autism and...
Rachel can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Rachel has been wonderful with our 15-month-old daughter! We needed a nanny for five weeks and she has been very caring and thoughtful with her. She’s an excellent communicator and has been flexible with us. So happy to have found her!"
Care member
Chloe S.
Hamden, CT
$20-30/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Chloe and I am in my last year of the Masters of Occupational Therapy program at Quinnipiac University. I am available for occasional sitting this semester! I have experience babysitting, nannying, and tutoring for many families, and love all children. I also was a camp counselor for 4 years. I completed fieldwork...
Chloe can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"My daughter loves spending time with Chloe! She keeps her engaged, teaches her new games, which she later on plays by herself. Chloe is very punctual and responsible. She responds to texts timely, always shows up in time..
Communicates very well with all family...
Banu K.
Kassidy P.
Milford, CT
$16-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hello! My name is Kassidy. I am 25 years old and work as a 911 dispatcher. I currently live in Milford and love it! I'm looking for a part time or full time babysitting job. I am the oldest of 6 brothers and 1 sister, so caring for children comes naturally to me. I previously worked at a day care caring for children ranging from...
Kassidy can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I highly recommend Kassidy to any family looking for a babysitter. She has a natural talent with children and parents can have total peace of mind while they are away from their kids. She is extremely patient, reliable, trustworthy, and can handle any situation big...
Mary G.
Cathleen L.
Milford, CT
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Personable, Reliable, Affordable, Committed to helping when I can.
Errands, light house cleaning, transportation, grocery store trips, pharmacy trips , light meal prep, all phases and conditions of pet care, elderly or special needs companionship /outings.
I am also a licensed hairdresser of 32 years willing to do home visits...
5.0
"My mother really appreciated Cathleen's help. Cathleen is personable, patient, and professional. I would gladly recommend her services."
William D.
Morgan L.
Milford, CT
$25-50/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
ABOUT ME
Creative, high energy, and compassionate caregiver. I'm a good listener, with the empathy to discern client needs, especially for those who are nonverbal or under emotional distress. Resourceful planner with good communication skills who can hit the floor running on day one. People person - whether older geriatric group...
5.0
"She loves children of all ages and has worked with special needs grandchild - she has a gift with this population."
Holly B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there, I'm Rachel! I'm 25 years old and graduated in 2016 with a degree in Psychology and Human Development & Family Studies.
Experience:
I've babysat for families with multiple kids ranging from 8 months - 16 years old, including those Autism, ADHD, and Sensory Processing Disorder. I've worked as a social skills group...
5.0
"Rachel is a phenomenal caregiver. She treats others with the utmost respect, is timely, and has a sincerely positive outlook that is very encouraging. She is responsible and keeps focused at the task at hand all while being present and insightful. Any family...
Tessa G.
Rachael T.
Branford, CT
$25/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Rachael, and I am graduating Vanderbilt University with my M. Ed. this May. I am a certified elementary and special education teacher. I am able and willing to care for children with special needs or behavioral challenges. In general, I have a lot of experience taking care of children. I have worked for one family...
Rachael can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Rachael has been our six year old’s reading tutor for almost a year and I can’t sing her praises enough. She is so so good at what she does. Knowledgeable, creative, responsive, effective, and relentlessly positive. She is incredibly talented."
Care member
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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
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.
Christopher G.
Woodbridge, CT
$15-20/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
My experience as a special needs caregiver has been enlightening. I have had the privilege as a C. N. A. taking care of many individuals with many disabilities and look forward to continuing my experience in doing so giving dignity and respect to those I help. Thank you for your consideration, I look forward to contact me.
5.0
"Christopher is very kind and professional in handling everything he has helped my son with. He goes above and and beyond and we feel very comfortable with him in the home."
Carol A.
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.
Nicollette S.
Hamden, CT
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Nicollette and I am excellent with children! I consider myself patient, professional and having a sharp eye for details.
I am experienced with potty training, children with special needs, enjoy outdoorsy activities, help with homework, love music! You name it!
My goal is to meet awesome families and provide...
Nicollette can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
CNA
CPR
Special Needs Care
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in New Haven, CT
Sarah S.
5.0
We met Sarah while looking for someone to care for our dogs while my partner and I were away for a week. I found her attentive and thoughtful energy to be relieving as we haven't been away from our pups for this long! She managed wonderfully with our dog's daily medicines and brought in our...
- erin B.
Ikami B.
3.0
She was not available for the hours I need it
- Carol T.
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.
Rachel R.
5.0
Rachel has been wonderful with our 15-month-old daughter! We needed a nanny for five weeks and she has been very caring and thoughtful with her. She’s an excellent communicator and has been flexible with us. So happy to have found her!
- Care member
Chloe S.
5.0
My daughter loves spending time with Chloe! She keeps her engaged, teaches her new games, which she later on plays by herself. Chloe is very punctual and responsible. She responds to texts timely, always shows up in time..
Communicates very well with all family members. Loves our dogs.
I will...
- Banu K.
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Ratings for New Haven, CT special needs caregivers listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Special Needs Caregivers in New Haven, CT are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 9 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.