Find Trusted Special Needs Caregivers Near Me in North Haven, CT

$35/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced Special Education Teacher

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello- I am a certified Special Education teacher. I have been teaching at ACES in Hamden for 25 years. I am the Mom of a 17 and 16-year-old. I have over 25 years of experience doing respite care for families of people with a range of disabilities. I currently teach students 18-21 years of age. I love my job and look forward to...

Cassandra S.

$20-25/hr • 5 yrs exp

Educator And Caregiver

Hello! I'm Cassie, an RBT (Registered Behavior Technician) at InBloom Autism Services. I work with kiddos (from ages 2-7) with autism. Before this, I taught at the Foote School for four years as an associate teacher in fourth and fifth grade. During my time at Foote I also taught theater after school and assisted the director...

Tessa W.

$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hello!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Like you, I am the parent of a special needs child so I understand, first hand, the challenges. I understand, too, how frightening it can be trusting someone with your child. Whatever I can provide to reassure you, will be provided, whether that be extra references, hard copy criminal background check... Just let me know. I have...

Isabelle M.

$18-30/hr • 4 yrs exp

Private Nanny

i've worked with special-needs kids for over the last six years on and off. I love watching them grow as I continue to help them each and every day I'm helping them with their growth skills and every day life. with also having them feel accepted through their everyday life.

Brittany C.

$18-38/hr • 7 yrs exp

I have 7 plus years experience I am CPR/AED certified I have tons of references! I also have a son that is autistic he is 13 now. I spent most of the years studying to help kids like him :)

Tessa W.

$26-35/hr • 10 yrs exp

Professional Nanny And Fellow Parent

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hello Parents! I, too, am a parent so I understand how precious your babies, your pets, and your household are to you. I am a mature candidate with years of experience working with children of all ages, and in many settings, from nannying; tutoring in public school and privately; teaching horseback riding lessons; directing a...

Tessa can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling

Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Tyler S.

$20-50/hr • 1 yrs exp

Patient And Fun

I'd describe my personality as patient, calm, and fun I like caring for people with special needs because its the most rewarding. I started caring for people with special needs when I started working at ACES and have fallen in love with the work. In my spare time, I like to work on projects and spend time with my wife and...

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

"Chris was awesome with my adult brother with disabilities! We spoke on the phone and answered several questions. He arrived early which gave us plenty of time to go over the routines. He followed instructions to the T! My brother can be rowdy and rambunctious...

Norm S.

Shaniece P.

$25-34/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:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

Rachael T.

$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, travel, craft assistance

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

Rachel R.

North Branford, CT

$17-20/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.

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: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, carpooling, 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

Sarah S.

$17-30/hr • 8 yrs exp

Extensive Experience With Special Needs

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.

Nicollette S.

$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, carpooling, craft assistance

Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

Ikami B.

$25-35/hr • 5 yrs exp

Pct

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...

3.0

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

Carol T.

Danielle G.

$10-20/hr • 5 yrs exp

I absolutely love kids and I have been babysitting since I was 15 years old. I have babysat children from the age of 3 months to 14 years old. I also have experience with multiple children. I have babysat for children overnight, driving them to their various activities and helping with homework. In high school, I taught religion...

Danielle can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance

Skills:

First Aid

Sandra D.

$14-20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hello! My name is Sandra. I have been in the caregiving business for 20 years. I have experience with special needs children as well as elderly citizens. I am very friendly, responsible, and organized.

Sandra can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping

Skills:

Special Needs Care

CNA

First Aid

Devon V.

Cheshire, CT

$20-27/hr • 10 yrs exp

I have been caring for and raising children for as long as I can remember . for me, childcare is a choice, and I am grateful for the opportunity to help support my family by doing what I Love. I am first aid/CPR certified and have over 30 years experience. I am a mother of 4, including identical twin girls, so I have multiples...

Kristin M.

$20-50/hr • 2 yrs exp

Special Education Teacher

I am a certified Special Education Teacher in the state of CT with experience working with childcare with a variety of disabilities. PMT safety trained.

Lauren R.

$16-21/hr