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Leida L.


Waterbury, CT

$20-28/hr • 10 yrs exp

Professional Caregiver

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I have 25 years experience as a language therapist and teacher for kids with special needs. I only speak Spanish but manage really well with translator app.
Leida can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Shannon O.


Naugatuck, CT

$16-25/hr • 10 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: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Patricia O.


Middlebury, CT

$30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Caring, Loving, Fun Nanny

I have over 10 years of nanny experience taking care of young children for families in Redding, Darien, Newtown, and Ridgefield. I am very caring and patient with the children and they always love having me as their nanny. I love children and enjoy being with them and taking care of them. The children and I have a lot of fun...
Patricia can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Marissa M.


Waterbury, CT

$17-20/hr • 8 yrs exp

Fun & Smiley Sitter

I have multiple years of experience with children. I am an assistant director/ choreographer of a dance studio. I run the entire "pre-school program" which teaches children ages 1. 5-7 years old. I have experience as a substitute teacher and am currently enrolled in a masters program to become a high school biology teacher. I...
Marissa can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, travel, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

CPR

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Chelsey P.


Wolcott, CT

$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp

Nanny, Sitter, Companion, Pet Care

I am a mom to one boy(4) and step mom to a girl (5) and a boy (8). During the school year I drive a school bus but am open to a permanent position with the right family. I am comfortable with multiple children and have worked with multiple families including children with special needs. I have been CPR and First Aid certified...
Chelsey can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Mala W.


Bristol, CT

$24-30/hr • 10 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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Irish C.


Wolcott, CT

$22-35/hr • 10 yrs exp

22 Years Old With Nearly 9 Years Of Paid Childcare Experience - Teaching And Nannying

I am currently looking for a part-time nanny position, preferably live out and in the Wolcott area. I'm a caregiver who enforces rules, while doing my best to maintain a loving and kind environment where the children in my care feel safe and have fun while learning. I have experience with all family types; same sex parents,...
Irish can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

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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: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Alyssa R.


Bristol, CT

$20-25/hr • 10 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/hr • 10 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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Lataya M.


Bristol, CT

$24/hr • 10 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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Jennifer G.


Waterbury, CT

$17-25/hr • 10 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/hr • 2 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/hr • 9 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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Caroline O.


Bristol, CT

$25/hr • 10 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: Light cleaning, dementia, respite care, meal prep, errands, personal care & more
Skills:

CNA

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Jacqueline D.


Wolcott, CT

$18-25/hr • 2 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: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
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Anne F.


Terryville, CT

$20-25/hr • 10 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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Steffanie P.


Bristol, CT

$26-30/hr • 5 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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Rosilyn D.


Waterbury, CT

$20-50/hr • 7 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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