Find Trusted Special Needs Caregivers Near Me in 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: Light cleaning, meal prep, dementia, errands, respite care, transportation & more

Skills:

Home Health Aide

Amber R.

$15-20/hr • 2 yrs exp

A Helping Hand

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: Errands, light cleaning, meal prep, personal care, transportation

Vanessa H.

$16-21/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.

$15-30/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: Home modification, personal care, respite care

Claude G.

$10-20/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...

Sarah S.

Branford, CT

$15-30/hr • 8 yrs exp

Extensive Experience With Special Needs

5.0

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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.

Ikami B.

Hamden, CT

$25-35/hr • 5 yrs exp

Pct

3.5

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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...

3.0

"She was not available for the hours I need it"

Carol T.

Pauline C.

Seymour, CT

$15-32/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny/Babysitter/Helper Available

4.1

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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, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more

Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

Early Education

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.

Rachel R.

North Branford, CT

$28/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hello!

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: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep & 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

Kassidy P.

$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: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel

Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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.

$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.

$25-50/hr • 6 yrs exp

5.0

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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.

Shaniece P.

Hamden, CT

$20/hr • 6 yrs exp

Caring, Cultured & Committed

5.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello there, I have over 5 years of experience working with children, from teaching to working in a residential setting. I love to plan and execute engaging activities so down time will always be productive when I'm around. I can help with Cooking/Meal Preparation and light cleaning. Newborns are welcome! I'm CPR trained,...

Shaniece can also help with: Meal prep

Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

Rachel R.

North Branford, CT

$10-20/hr • 5 yrs exp

Calm, Compassionate Caregiver

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: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision

Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0

"Rachael was instrumental in helping my son boost his reading skills. Her ability to make the work “fun” and her encouraging feedback was pivotal to him not only reading at grade level but surpassing that to now reading a full grade above standards. I’d highly...

Care member

Vanessa C.

Seymour, CT

$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Fun And Caring Nanny

5.0

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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: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel

Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Early Education

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

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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

$15-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

5.0

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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: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance

Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

Nohemi B.

$20-30/hr • 5 yrs exp

5.0

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