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Theresa M.


Waterbury, CT

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

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I've worked in the special needs Field for 16 years, and I also take care of an elderly couple which one of them has dementia, I am compassionate caring and love what I do I am a caretaker and I also know sign language

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Hi, I am 31 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: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

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Mala W.


Bristol, CT

$24-30/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Child Caregiver

I am a mother of 2 adult daughters and have been in healthcare since 1986. Married to a General practitioner for 28yrs. We had 2 medical clinic which we managed together, until he died. I was also an ICU Nurse in Guyana until 2010 when I migrated to the USA. I worked as nursing assistant at NYWUH, full time for 4 years and was...
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Hilary G.


Watertown, CT

$17-20/hr

Mother Of 4 With Grown Children

I currently live in Watertown, CT. I'm 45 years old, and have 4 grown children and am one of seven myself. So I'm used a big family, full of fun and chaos. :) I have a medical background as well as experience with special needs. I also have an art background, having been an instructor.. which comes in handy with kids! I have...
Hilary can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Lataya M.


Bristol, CT

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Personal Care Assistant Flexible Part Time

I've been working with individuals with special needs for 20 years now I am CPR first aid and medical cert and PMT I have experience with behaviors Also looking for Monday Wednesday Friday 9am-2pm
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Alyssa R.


Bristol, CT

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Hi there! I have great experience working with children. I earned my B. A. in Psychology in 2015 and have worked in the social services field since then. I am also currently working on my MPH. I have experience with kids who struggle with mental health varying from depression and anxiety to ADHD and behavioral difficulties. I am...
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Hilary V.


Woodbury, CT

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Long Time Caregiver With Special Needs Experience Looking For Long Term Employment Locally.

I've been in the medical field since 2001. I started out in nursing homes caring for the elderly then switched into personal in home care due to how I saw how people were treated in those facilities. I went back to school in 2006 and received my medical assisting degree. From there I went into working in offices but quickly went...
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Jennifer G.


Waterbury, CT

$17-25/hr10 yrs exp

I Have A Gift

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a Manager of 2 group home that serve individuals with developmental disabilities (all of them on the Autism Spectrum) and severe behavioral issues. In 2006 I started to become fascinated with autism when I began working with a non-verbal 17-year-old with very severe self-injurious behavior. I started to self-educate and he...
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Savhanna H.


Wolcott, CT

$20-50/hr2 yrs exp

During my time working as a CNA in a nursing home, I gained a lot of experience with many different disabilities, and a level of distrust in institutionalized care. I have been doing private homecare for over 10 years, admittedly most has been elder care, and hospice care. I treat everyone with dignity, and respect, meeting them...
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Sherry M.


Waterbury, CT

$17-20/hr

Part-time Care Giver Available

Although I have no certificate in caring for children with special needs, I have plenty of experience. My dearest friend has a daughter who is severely autistic and being so close to the family taught me how to understand and be patient with the child. I am used to seeing her and communicating with her. Basically every childs...
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Christine D.


Naugatuck, CT

$17-20/hr9 yrs exp

Experienced Special Needs Provider

I started caring for special needs children in 1999 in the school system. I found it to be quite challenging although extremely rewarding. I have then went on to obtain my CNA certificate and worked with the elderly in a nursing home. Currently, I work in a private group home with (10) special needs children. I feel my work...
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Mariela G.


Waterbury, CT

$17-22/hr2 yrs exp

I am currently a DSP (direct support professional) for 3 different individuals that are adults with special needs. I am also a mother to an autistic girl that is 13 and is nonverbal with a lot of SIB (self injurious behaviors)
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Caroline O.


Bristol, CT

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Caring And Friendly CNA

I have 20+ years of experience of providing PCA and CNA skills with seniors and Special needs adults. I am commited to helping the individual life their best life. I am Med certified and I have my BLS certification. I am able to use a Hoyer lift.
Caroline can also help with: Personal care, dementia, respite care, light cleaning, meal prep, errands & more
Skills:

CNA

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Jacqueline D.


Wolcott, CT

$18-25/hr2 yrs exp

Compassionate And Fun!

I have 2 cumulative years of experience working with children in babysitting, day camp and daycare settings. At the daycare, I was responsible for designing classroom activities, especially towards movement and creativity (both gross and fine motor skills). While I don't have certification, I am comfortable with and have...
Jacqueline can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
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Anne F.


Terryville, CT

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Hi! My name is Anne and I have worked with children and adults for over 25 years. I particularly enjoy working with individuals on the Autism spectrum. I have 26 years working as para-educator in grades K-7. I have work students with many disabilities including Autism, intellectual disabilities, Down's syndrome, ADHD and...
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Gail P.


Bristol, CT

$40/hr10 yrs exp

Childcare Provider

I have held positions as a child care provide with over 20 years experience in providing supervision and guidence in private home settings. I am dependable, trustworthy and caring. I have a flexible schedule and I can keep records of daily observations, incident reports and medications administered. I also have experience with...
Gail can also help with: Craft assistance
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Steffanie P.


Bristol, CT

$26-30/hr5 yrs exp

Hi! I have years of experience working with children and young adults with many different needs! I am a licensed behavioral therapist, and also have my head teachers. I'd love to hear more about what you're looking for! :)
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Shamian D.


Bristol, CT

$17-30/hr6 yrs exp

Experienced Special Needs Provider

My name is Shamian, I have 6 years of experience working with children with a variation of special needs. The children I've worked with age range from 5-21 years old on on the Autism spectrum amongst other disabilities. My biggest experience would be as a mom to a beautiful 10-year-old girl. Balancing being a mom and tackling...
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Rosilyn D.


Waterbury, CT

$20-50/hr7 yrs exp

I am a graduate from Connecticut Training Center in East Hartford, CT and performed my clinical phase of my training at Alexandria Manor. During this Patient Care Associate program I have studied Nurse Aide techniques, Phlebotomy, EKG, Home Health, Pharmacology, Anatomy, and Medical Terminology, CPR, and First Aid Certification....
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Zaria D.


Waterbury, CT

$17-50/hr2 yrs exp

A Little About Me

hello , my name is zaria I have been working in childcare for a year now. I've worked with all ages such as 0-10 years. I love working with children. I enjoy watching the children grow and learn new skills each and everyday. My favorite part about taking care of children is their expressions and enjoyment in anything they learn...

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