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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Niantic, 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 Niantic, CT

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Ayabulela M.


Niantic, CT

$22-30/hr5 yrs exp

Special Needs Aide/ HHA

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Hello Fam My name is Ayabulela (Aya) and I'm 29 years old. My first experience caring for those with Special Needs was with my niece. She was born deaf and that gave me a driving force to pursue my studies in Social Work. I'm an advocate for vulnerable groups (children, persons living with disabilities and seniors) and it gives...
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Melissa S.


Niantic, CT

$20-30/hr2 yrs exp

Early Intervention Associate

I am coming up on two years of experience working with children with Autism Spectrum disorder. It has become a passion of mine, prompting me to pursue a Master's Degree in Applied Behavioral Analysis, with a concentration in ASD. Although there is always more to learn, I have a lot of experience working with kiddos and teaching...
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Anita Q.


Niantic, CT

$30/hr10 yrs exp

A Compassionate, Dependable And Trustworthy Caregiver

I am an experienced CNA with over 9 years of experience seeking a full time/part time/per diem job. I love what I do and I take pride in my work, and as such, will do anything within the legal and ethical framework to ensure the safety, care and happiness of my resident.
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Anita Q.


Niantic, CT

$17-22/hr9 yrs exp

I work with young children and I also have experience with special needs kids and I work with seniors as well.
Anita can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Vicki P.


Niantic, CT

$16-19/hr10 yrs exp

Mother Of 6, Grandmother Of 17

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I'm an extremely active, fun-loving mother of 6 (now adult) children and 17 grandchildren. I enjoy outdoor activities, creative play, helping out around the house and just generally caring for others. I'm an avid gardener and enjoy sharing my love for nature with both children and adults. I'm excited to spend my days seeing the...
Vicki can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

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Riley D.


Niantic, CT

$17/hr

Part Time Babysitter

5.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have varied experience and love working with animals, children, the elderly, and special needs people. I have both paid and unpaid experience with babysitting. After high school, I volunteered at a program where I shadowed the caregiver of a special needs woman. I worked with them for a couple of years. I used to volunteer at...
Riley can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
5.0
"Riley is very personable with my two kids age 9 and 6 years. He's willing to try new things like going out on a paddle board for the first time, and other outdoor activities. My kids love him! He has a flexible schedule at this time which has been helpful to us....

Jennifer T.

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Riley D.


Niantic, CT

$17-25/hr2 yrs exp

Special Needs

I have varied experience and love working with animals, children, the elderly, and special needs people. I have both paid and unpaid experience with babysitting. After high school, I volunteered at a program where I shadowed the caregiver of a special needs woman. I worked with them for a couple of years. I used to volunteer at...
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Riley D.


Niantic, CT

$20/hr3 yrs exp

Part Time Companion

I have varied experience and love working with animals, children, the elderly, and special needs people. I have both paid and unpaid experience with babysitting. After high school, I volunteered at a program where I shadowed the caregiver of a special needs woman. I worked with them for a couple of years. I used to volunteer at...
Riley can also help with: Dementia, meal prep, live-in home care, companionship, mobility assistance, light cleaning & more
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Dawn V.


Waterford, CT

$17/hr10 yrs exp

Caring, Responsible Full-Time Child Care Provider/Nanny

I have experience working with children with some challenges. I have experience in learning, social and emotional fields.
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Julia C.


New London, CT

$18-25/hr15 yrs exp

Former Children's Museum Educator With Tons Of Caretaking Experience

Hired by 14 families in your neighborhood

I am the eldest of 13 Cousins and have been baby sitting for as long as I can remember unofficially, and in a more formal capacity. I have experience caring for newborns all the way up to middle schoolers, and I have a great deal of experience with special needs and spectrum children as well. I am comfortable one on one as well...
Julia can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, travel
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Julia is absolutely wonderful. She is thoughtful, communicative, punctual, and trustworthy. She approaches babysitting with supreme professionalism and genuine care. Our daughter really took to her and so did our dog! (Between us/the parents and our daughter and...

Leigh S.

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Emily H.


East Lyme, CT

$19-25/hr10 yrs exp

Summer Full Time Caregiver/babysitter/nanny Available

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello families, My name is Emily and I am 29 years old and have both and undergraduate degree in human development and family studies and a masters degree in school psychology. I have worked with children of all ages from infants as young as 3 months to students with special needs age 20+ that have aged out of k-12 education,...
Emily can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

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Kathryn N.


Old Saybrook, CT

$10-15/hr

Part Time Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Although I have not directly assisted a special needs person, doesn't mean I don't have tons of experience with it. Throughout middle school and high school I watched my dear friend live with multiple learning and physical difficulties. We met in my study skills class, because I too have learning disabilities; ADD and Dyslexia....
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Lois A.


Old Lyme, CT

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Elder Care /

I have over 20 years experience working with adults and children, I have worked with hospice patients special needs children and adults and pretty much anything you need. I am CPR trained , First aide trained. I also am med. certified and fully vaccinated. If you are looking for companionship, errand services , meal prep, help...
Lois can also help with: Light cleaning, transportation, meal prep, mobility assistance, dementia, errands & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

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Courtney S.


Oakdale, CT

$18-25/hr10 yrs exp

Reliable, Hardworking Individual Looking For Work!

I have been working with special needs for 15 years. I do my current clients finances, take them to appointments, cook, clean, and help them with their different programs
Courtney can also help with: Personal care, light cleaning, mobility assistance, companionship, meal prep, errands & more
Skills:

CPR

Home Health Aide

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I would describe myself as a responsible, caring and fun person. I love kids and I enjoy babysitting! I have 4 years of experience working with kids. I have worked as an intervention specialist and tutor for special needs children. My most recent job was as a special education teacher. I'm also bilingual and always do my best in...
Jhanira can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Mikayla M.


Quaker Hill, CT

$17-20/hr4 yrs exp

After School Care/dog Care/babysitting

I have 4 years of experience. I can help with Crafts and Grocery Shopping. certified CNA. Senior in high school. I can drive and have my own car. Have done babysitting. Dog sitting and walking. Familiar with special needs.
Mikayla can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

CNA

Special Needs Care

First Aid

I have worked in Group home and recently graduated Nursing school. Im familiar with meal preparations, transportations (ADLs) for clients. I'm willing to drive the client to and from appointments, organize and male appointment as well. Im well orientated on redirecting young adults and children. Every child is unique and have...
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Emily P.


Groton, CT

$17-30/hr10 yrs exp

Fun Loving, Engaging Babysitter Looking For Summer Work

Hi, I'm Emily! I have worked with children for the past 17 years. I have experience as a babysitter, camp counselor and an educator. I have an associates degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant and a bachelors in Physical Education. I love being outside, playing games and actively engaging children. I have experience with...
Emily can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, travel, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Laura B.


East Lyme, CT

$28-30/hr7 yrs exp

I am an experienced early childhood teacher with a passion for educating today's youth looking to obtain a position allowing me to utilize my experience and understanding of early childhood development and learning techniques in a home setting. As an adept creator of comprehensive and well-rounded curriculums that meets...
I have years of experience from working in group homes to working in personal clients homes. I would love to help someone in need. I would also like to learn new things and experience new things and I have a perfect reference for my last client that I was caring for who unfortunately passed away.

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