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Jill H.


Newington, CT

$16-21/hr • 10 yrs exp

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I am a responsible, patient and caring individual with several years of experience of working with adults and children with special needs. I spent several years working at a group home with adults with a variety of disabilities. I have also been a classroom teacher for the past 23 years with a certification in Special Education....
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Leisha B.


Newington, CT

$36/hr • 2 yrs exp

I'm a licensed practical nurse who strives to do my utmost best for my patient. I'm dependable, caring and supportive of people with special needs.
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Hannah E.


Newington, CT

$22-25/hr • 3 yrs exp

My name is Hannah and I am 23 years old. I have 3 years of experience working with children with special needs. Currently I am employed as a special education paraeducator, where I work with students with autism. I have extensive experience working with children with ASD, who all have their own unique needs. I also have...
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Sarah O.


Newington, CT

$17-21/hr • 2 yrs exp

I have experience as a Social Emotional Behavioral Intern, Paraprofessional, and a Family Services Coordinator for kids receiving special education services and IEPs. I am also starting my masters degree in Applied Behavioral Analysis in the Spring of 2022.
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Stefanie L.


Newington, CT

$27/hr • 1 yrs exp

Personal and professional experience. Patient, consistent and dependable. Truly enjoy caring for others!
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Brittney U.


Newington, CT

$24-30/hr • 9 yrs exp

Personal Care Assistant/babysitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I am a mom of a 2-year-old boy who is the love of my life. My background is in social work(I have my MSW). But since having my son my passion is in nature education and fostering children's unique abilities in line with their development. I have experience in public schools, group homes and have worked directly with...
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Alexis H.


Newington, CT

$14-25/hr • 8 yrs exp

Kind, Patient, Fun Babysitter!

I keep kids safe, happy and healthy. In high school I participated in unified sports and am currently in college and apart of Best Buddies International. I have many years of paid experience with children and young adults with developmental delays, autism, ADHD and more.
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Chenyl V.


Newington, CT

$27/hr • 4 yrs exp

Registered Behavior Tech / Paraprofessional- Student

I recently move to the Newington area from New York City . My background involves both education and medical fields. I have completed four years of college and am a certified Registered Behavior Technician (RBT). In my current role, I work closely with special needs children, implementing behavioral plans and fostering their...
Chenyl can also help with: Travel, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Suzanne E.


Berlin, CT

$17-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

5.0

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Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi, there! I'm an experienced caregiver and companion comfortable with special needs children and adults. I'm certified through DDS for individualized day and personal support. I'm generally available for part time or occasional requests. Please feel free to contact me to discuss your situation and see if we could be a good fit....
Suzanne can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Suzanne has been our son's nanny for more than a year. She's reliable and on time, and is always willing to be flexible, lend a hand around the house, or stay late if needed. She's great with our big dog too, and even checked on our house and was thoughtful and...

Kristy M.

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Sam O.


Farmington, CT

$20-30/hr • 10 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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am very reliable, trustworthy and patient. I love just being able to help and watch children grow and learn. This is a great experience because I can see them develop into the person that they will be one day. I can also help them learn and grow.
4.0
"Chelsea responded quickly and was professional and sweet."

Jennifer S.

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Silvana C.


Hartford, CT

$20-33/hr • 1 yrs exp

I Love The People Who Need More Care, Help, Love. I Like To Learn Different Things.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is silvanaI I offer my services like caregiver. 3 years of experience. I have car car and drivers license. I am very kind, sweet, lovely, caring, compassionate. Let me know if you are interested
5.0
"Among the many candidates that I have interviewed, Silvana stood out as the best candidate for the services that I requested for our baby's gender reveal party. Silvana is professional, punctual, and delivers as per the expectations. I have decided to hire Silvana...

Wilfried T.

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Dian F.


West Hartford, CT

$17-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

My Name is Dian, I worked with the Seniors population for 20 years. I have had experience working with dementia patients, patients with colostomy care, mobility needs, medication reminders just to name a few. needs, I also worked with students with special needs for over 33 years. Helping others is my passion. I am from a large...
Dian can also help with: Companionship, dementia, specialized care, mobility assistance, meal prep, personal care & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

CPR

5.0
"Caring with a difference. Personality to have and to hold"

Carolyn C.

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Genienne G.


Southington, CT

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

*UPDATE * Hello all. I have a full time Nanny job that I love so I am not looking at this time. Thanks! I have 20 years experience in childcare and special needs. Newborn to high school age. I have worked in Special Education and have prior Nanny experience. I feel working with children is such an important and rewarding job. I...
5.0
"Miss G was absolutely amazing with all 3 of my children. I have 8 year old twin boys with autism and a 5 year old daughter. She was able to manage all their personalities with ease and kindness. The kids loved her and ask for her to come back soon! Our family...

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Kristen M.


West Hartford, CT

$18-20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny Excited To Help You With Your Children!

Hired by 13 families in your neighborhood

Hi families, my name is Kristen, and I am a seasoned nanny ready to help you with your young children. I have extensive experience caring for children of all ages, as well as with families of multiples(most recently with toddler twins), and children with special needs. I am an older nanny I suppose, but do not let my age deter...
Kristen can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Kristen has been fantastic at watching our 18 month old son, especially with the challenges of COVID. He gets a big grin on his face and rushes to her every morning. Kristen has also managed to consistently find new events and activities to bring him to that are...

Tucker W.

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Suzanne E.


Berlin, CT

$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Super Nanny

I love to help parents with every aspect of child care and homemaking. Everyone needs and extra pair of helping hands from time to time to make a busy life work!
5.0
"We hire Suzanne several times a year to house sit and care for our dog when we travel, She's top of the line, as far as we're concerned: trustworthy, upbeat, professional, flexible, great with dogs, goes above and beyond. Not only that, she's truly pleasant and is...

Jama C.

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Sandra W.


New Britain, CT

$20-25/hr • 10 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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Nicole M.


Berlin, CT

$17-22/hr • 10 yrs exp

Childcare Provider/Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'm CPR/First Aid certified. I have over 10 years of experience working in the childcare field. I'm also a Sign Language Interpreter and proficient in Spanish. I have experience working with infants, toddlers, and children with special needs. I have a drivers license. Date: 2024 To whom it may concern, I would like to...
Nicole can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Nicole is one of the best babysitters my son has had. She keeps him engaged and is so patient with him. I would highly recommend her to anyone in need of a babysitter/ nanny!"

Brooke L.

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Taylor S.


Cromwell, CT

$32/hr • 8 yrs exp

Meet Taylor

Hi there, I'm Taylor and I have been babysitting for over 8 Years. I have experience working with all ages and also experience with special needs. I love taking care a kids.
Taylor can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"I have known Taylor since she was two years old. She is a loving, caring, responsible young woman. She is dependable and always has a smile on her face very up beat ! Treats my daughter like and little sister. Love her !! "

Karen R.

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Amy G.


Southington, CT

$22/hr • 10 yrs exp

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Newington, CT

Suzanne E.

5.0

Suzanne has been our son's nanny for more than a year. She's reliable and on time, and is always willing to be flexible, lend a hand around the house, or stay late if needed. She's great with our big dog too, and even checked on our house and was thoughtful and caring enough to leave us a...

- Kristy 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.

Chelsea R.

4.0

Chelsea responded quickly and was professional and sweet.

- Jennifer S.

Silvana C.

5.0

Among the many candidates that I have interviewed, Silvana stood out as the best candidate for the services that I requested for our baby's gender reveal party. Silvana is professional, punctual, and delivers as per the expectations. I have decided to hire Silvana based on her qualifications and...

- Wilfried T.

Dian F.

5.0

Dian has a experience in both service area. she is a hard worker but at the same time caring and well detailed. she has over the years left a great impression on the lives of those she has served and their families. Dian has worked for over twenty years with special needs students as well as...

- Stanley F.

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