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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Oakville, CT

The average posted rate is $22/hr as of January 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years

Special needs caregivers in Oakville, CT

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Meghan S.


Oakville, CT

$33/hr10 yrs exp

Caring, Responsible Early Morning Caregiver

5.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have been babysitting since I was 11 years old. When I was 18, I spent a year as an aide in a school for children with special needs; it was a very rewarding experience. As a mom of four, I continued caring for others' children to help supplement the family income. Now, as a certified nurse's aide working with the elderly, I...
Meghan can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

CNA

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Meghan is amazing with kids, my daughters absolutely love her! My 4 year old gets so excited when she knows Meghan is coming, she actually plays with the kids the whole time and enjoys it. She always shows up with a smile, and is very friendly and helpful. Would...

Jessica T.

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Meghan S.


Oakville, CT

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Special Needs Caregiver Available

My beginnings with special needs children started when I worked as a teacher's assistant in a school with kids who had both physical and developmental challenges. It was one of the most rewarding experiences for me; I'll never forget the lessons I learned and connections I made there. I'm a mom of four, one of whom is on the...
I have 2 kids raised experience. Both kids are and were in the good school, love kids both girls and Boys
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Jillian C.


Oakville, CT

$25-40/hr5 yrs exp

Hello! I am a recent graduate of Southern Connecticut State University with my BS in Early Childhood Education and Liberal Studies with a concentration in psychology & children, family, and community studies. I also got my Associates degree in ECE in 2021 from NVCC in Waterbury. I have been working with children since 2019. I...
Jillian can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

CNA

CPR

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Haley L.


Terryville, CT

$15-25/hr8 yrs exp

currently I am a RBT and a special need / behavioral teacher, previously I was a preschool teacher and have a lot of history as a nanny. I have experience caring for children and young adults, from infancy through 21 years. I have a energetic and assertive personality which is a perfect match for the busy, on-the-go family with...
Haley can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Early Education

5.0
"She is a terrific young lady! She has been looking after my toddlers for about two years now. Haley is patient, and kindhearted. She is constantly coming up with games and fun activities to keep my boys occupied! I have never had any issues with her, she is always...

Jennifer C.

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Christina B.


Waterbury, CT

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, I am 30 and have been working with children since 14, first privately, working for family friends and so on and then on to working in day care setting and becoming a mother myself. I have taken an early childhood development course and was CPR trained at the day care I worked in. I have experience with preemie children, up...
Christina can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Christina was a great asset to our family. She was warm and engaging with our son. He felt comfortable with her right away. She was very flexible with our schedule, and was able to stay late/come in early as needed. She was incredibly dependable and we knew that...

Jeanette N.

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Robert S.


Wolcott, CT

$16-22/hr1 yrs exp

Positive Reinforcement

Hi I'd be happy to do for your child as I've done for my own 2 special needs children: help- assist- challenge- all in a positive framework. Dealing with repetitive undesirable behaviors is my specialty.
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Julia S.


Bristol, CT

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Nanny/Babysitter

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello there and thank you for visiting my profile! As the daughter of two elementary school teachers, I have grown up assisting and observing public school classrooms on a consistent basis. My parents modeled (and still do) exceptional educational environments that promoted creativity, kindness, and critical thinking in their...
Julia can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Julia was an amazing nanny for me while I was traveling with my husband and infant and needed to hire a sitter for two separate evenings, with very limited notice and no other resource but care.com. I had very minimal experience with others watching my 7 month old,...

Zoe J.

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Tyla S.


Naugatuck, CT

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Fun And Trustworthy Mom Of Two Looking To Babysit/nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I know how hard it can be to trust someone new with your little ones because I am a mom too. Rest assured that I will give the same love, care and attention to your children that I would my own. I like to play and dance to music, arts and crafts, play outside, do a sensory activity or maybe even bake a special treat. I have...
Tyla can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Tyla was great with our 3 year old daughter. She absolutely loved her. We definitely recommend hiring."

Brian G.

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Jamie B.


Waterbury, CT

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hi beautiful families! I'm a South African nanny/babysitter, permanently residing in New York. I totally adore kids so it's not really a job to me. My experiences include au pair, live-in nanny, babysitter & special needs. Cared for Newborn boy/girl twins & their 2-year-old sister. Newborn & her 3 y/o brother. 18-24-month-old...
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CNA

5.0
"Jamie has been a nanny for my two year old son for the last couple of months. She's dependable, reliable, friendly, and most importantly, she is great with my son. He took to Jamie really well from the start, and he feels very comfortable with her. Jamie has been a...

Lori B.

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Sara H.


Watertown, CT

$25-50/hr8 yrs exp

Occasional Babysitter Who Can't Wait To Meet You!

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Sara, I have been professionally working with infants through young adults for 9 years now including those with special needs! (I have an 20-month-old baby boy who goes with me to my current job) A bit about me. I grew up in the Silicon Valley area of California where I babysat multiple families, worked as an...
Sara can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"I cannot express enough how grateful I am for the exceptional care provided by Sara. From the moment she walked through the door, it was evident that she was not just a babysitter, but a nurturing and responsible caregiver who truly loves what she does. Sara...

Luka K.

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Alyssa I.


Terryville, CT

$25-40/hr4 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Ever since I was 16 years old I started working at a nursing home doing dietary aid. My mother is an RN and works there as well. Over the years I have learned so much about being around people who need extra care. I am responsible, and respectful, I cook and clean and I love a good chat. I have my own vehicle and I don't mind...
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Julia R.


Bristol, CT

$27-32/hr7 yrs exp

Experienced special needs Nanny/ Professional Organizer Available Hi all, I just moved to the area and am looking for a position (open to ft/pt). Can provide references upon request. Pm for more info :) A little about me: * Several years childcare experience * Years of experience with Autism and Down syndrome * Have...
5.0
"Julia is awesome! She is prompt, kind and courteous but most importantly, she is wonderful with our two boys. Julia has a calm demeanor that matches perfectly with the high-energy personalities of our sons. Our eldest son has severe non-verbal Autism and can be...

Care member

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Holli D.


Bristol, CT

$15-50/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny Looking To Care For Your Child(ren) F/T Or P/T

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Holli. I have a degree in Early Childhood/Elementary Education as well as some graduate courses completed. I have experience in a variety of classrooms with children from preschool through fifth grade and I have nannied/babysat for children ranging from newborn to 10 years of age. I spent a year volunteering...
Holli can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"Holli was my Nanny for many years. She is a smart, dependable and is great with children. Her exceptional knowledge with child education Enables her to also be an educator so the child learns while exploring the world they are in . She is always going above and...

Kylie O.

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Betzaida S.


Plymouth, CT

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Child Care

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Betzaida but my middle name is Princess and that is what I go by. I have been in the childcare field for about 18+ years. I absolutely adore kids and I take care of them as I would my own CPR first aid and med certificate with special needs and I work with kids of all ages. If you would love to learn more about me...
Betzaida can also help with: Personal care
Skills:

CPR

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Linda G.


Naugatuck, CT

$25-30/hr4 yrs exp

Linda's Blessed Hand's

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My experiences as a Caregiver has given me the opportunity to learn about the personal needs of others. I pride myself on being able to quickly learn new skills and adapt to any situation. I have experience with Paraplegic, Mental Health Population, Cerebral Palsy, Children, Elderly, Physical Disabilities, Intellectual...
5.0
"Linda learns quickly. She is respectful, joyful and energetic. She engages my daughter and makes her smile and laugh. She is loving and attentive to needs as well as intuitively connecting with her by sharing news of her day, funny stories or whatever. She is...

Lili K.

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Kealeboga R.


Waterbury, CT

$25-41/hr5 yrs exp

Caregiver

I have over 5 years working with the seniors being in their private homes or assisted living facilities. Working with Hoyer lifting, ventilators and other special needs as per client requirements. Worked with dementia, Alzheimer's, Parkinson, Covid patients , wheelchair bound and companionship. I recently got my second booster...
Kealeboga can also help with: Light cleaning, live-in home care, errands, dementia, companionship, hospice services & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CPR

5.0
"He was kind, trustworthy, patient and trustworthy."

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Ambria P.


Waterbury, CT

$15-25/hr1 yrs exp

Compassionate Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Ambria and I am a college sophomore. My major is radiology. I truly enjoy working with people of all ages. I find that no matter who you work with, patience is the key to success. I may not have the most experience in relation to caring for those with special needs, but I have the compassion for it. I am a Certified...
5.0
"Ambria was great! She helped cook and clean for party. Didn't have to give much direction she just knew what to do! Would definitely hire her again. "

Nichole M.

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Shannon O.


Naugatuck, CT

$16-25/hr10 yrs exp

Childcare Teacher

I have worked in childcare for over 10 years. I have experience with all ages starting as young as newborns. I also have experience with special needs children. I am CPR and first aid certified.
Shannon can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Theresa M.


Waterbury, CT

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I've worked with Special needs for 16 years and 5 years doing private care with dementia, I'm Patient, flexible with hours and I love my job
Theresa can also help with: Respite care, dementia, personal care

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Oakville, CT

Meghan S.

5.0

Meghan is amazing with kids, my daughters absolutely love her! My 4 year old gets so excited when she knows Meghan is coming, she actually plays with the kids the whole time and enjoys it. She always shows up with a smile, and is very friendly and helpful. Would recommend, 100%.

- Jessica T.

Haley L.

5.0

This young women is a bright caring childcare provider ..She more like family , My son has special needs and Haley is helping my son adjust to school routines, potty training, hygiene and helping with the social transition from not being in school due to the COVID-19. Haley has given my child...

- Kendra M.

Christina B.

5.0

Christina was a great asset to our family. She was warm and engaging with our son. He felt comfortable with her right away. She was very flexible with our schedule, and was able to stay late/come in early as needed. She was incredibly dependable and we knew that our son was in great hands with her...

- Jeanette N.

Julia S.

5.0

Julia was an amazing nanny for me while I was traveling with my husband and infant and needed to hire a sitter for two separate evenings, with very limited notice and no other resource but care.com. I had very minimal experience with others watching my 7 month old, and Julia made her feel calm and...

- Zoe J.

Tyla S.

5.0

I don’t have enough good things to say about Tyla! I was really worried bringing someone on to watch my only baby, but as soon as I met her she put me right at ease. She’s amazing with my baby and I’m so thankful we found her!

- Care member

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