Find Trusted Special Needs Caregivers Near Me in Old Lyme, CT

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...

Brendan C.

Westbrook, CT

$20-40/hr • 6 yrs exp

Special Education Teacher Searching For Summer Employment

I am a compassionate and motivated Special Education teacher and tutor with an extensive and diverse background in the education field. My years of experience with individuals with special needs and coaching high school athletics, will make me an exceptional candidate for your job. I have experience in mathematics, language...

Skyler J.

Westbrook, CT

$24-50/hr • 4 yrs exp

About Me

A devoted worker passionate about making the lives of individuals with disabilities easier in any way I can.

Mariah M.

$10-15/hr • 5 yrs exp

Babysitter Available

5.0

(1)

I am a mother to three children of my own. I have been a CNA/PCA since I was 18 years old. I have experience with adaptive equipment and multiple special needs. I have a passion for helping others.

Mariah can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance

Skills:

CNA

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0

"She's been a huge help watching my toddler while I work. She's been reliable and helped on short notice a few occasions! She's been flexible during unforeseen schedule changes and offered a thorough report on our child's day. If you have a young child they'll be in...

Elaine K.

Heather K.

$17/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced Educated Professional

5.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Experienced educated professional available for caregiving positions. I have experience with all ages & special needs individuals. I have over 15 years experience providing all levels of care for individuals from birth till advanced stages of life. I have experience from School Readiness Programs to group homes with individuals...

Heather can also help with: Light cleaning

Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0

"Heather is a very kind and compassionate person, our Family fell in love with her immediately! I admire her energy and passion for life!"

Erica H.

Laurie M.

$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver Available

5.0

(5)

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I am a young at heart Grandmother who has worked with Children, Teens and Young Adults of all ages and abilities for many years. I am Honest, Reliable and I have a Positive attitude when working with Others. I am not working with infants at this time. I have also worked as a CT Certified HHA with Seniors and as a CT Certified...

Laurie can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision

Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0

"Laurie is wonderful to work with and my kids adored her. Would hire her again in a heartbeat. Always exceeded expectations."

Andrew D.

Sara R.

Uncasville, CT

$20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Reliable And Energetic

5.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have 10+ years experience as an instructional assistant in an elementary school working with children from ages 3 to 11, including special needs. I have 2 grown children and a 19-month-old grandchild that I've cared for since birth. I am looking for a long term position in which I am able to watch your children grow and get to...

Sara can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance

Skills:

CPR

Early Education

5.0

"- [ ] Sara has been our nanny since October. She quickly became part of our family helping care for our 2 year old intermittently and then full time with our son who was born in December. Our son had challenging GI issues and Sara stepped right in from him being in...

Care member

Jamie L.

$20/hr • 9 yrs exp

I Ensure That Your Children Are In Safe Hands, While Providing A Fun And Stimulating Environment.

5.0

(4)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am new to Care. com; however, I am not new to childcare or pet care! I am married and have three beautiful stepdaughters (ages 16, 9, and 7) as well as a precious baby of my own (4 months). I am also the fur mom of two dogs and two cats. I love crafts, baking, and making memories, so I have no problem spending the day...

Jamie can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, travel, swimming supervision

Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0

"I have known Jamie since she was 16, when she started to baby sit my son for me. He is nonverbal and lower functioning and let me just say how incredibly thankful I was that I found someone who didn’t treat him any differently! We have continued to use her over the...

Care member

Danielle S.

$30-40/hr • 9 yrs exp

Expert Support And Engagement!

4.5

(2)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am 47 with my Master's in speech-language pathology. I possess strong interpersonal & problem-solving skills developed working in public schools, Birth-3 & now in private homes. I help families with children of all ages maintain organized, supportive & successful lives by assisting with childcare, meals, light housework, &...

5.0

"Danielle was a full service dog minder for 8 days. She was very flexible when I had to extend my stay. She offered to drive me to the airport and also picked me up unasked. My Westie may have been mad at me for staying away so long, but for the first 10 minutes on...

Care member

Mariah M.

$10-15/hr • 5 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver

5.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have been a CNA/PCA since I was 18 years old. It is a passion of mine to help others. I have experience with adaptive equipment, and special needs.

Mariah can also help with: Dementia, personal care, companionship, specialized care, mobility assistance

Skills:

CNA

Laurie M.

$17-20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Special Needs Provider

5.0

(1)

I have worked with Special Needs children and adults for many years, it is my passion. I have worked as a certified HHA in the state of CT. My background has been as a CT Certified Paraprofessional in several school systems over many years. At this point I'm taking on part time work on my own. I love Life and I love connecting...

Joann R.

Gales Ferry, CT

$17-20/hr

Part-time Caregiver

5.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have worked as a professional nanny for over 20 years after working as a legal assistant. I am also a mother and grandmother of two, both attending college. I am originally from Washington State with residency in Connecticut for 13 years; I currently, occasionally take care of the sweetest little boy with autism. It has been a...

Joann R.

Gales Ferry, CT

$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver.

5.0

(4)

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I am a mother of one and grandmother of two. I have worked as a professional nanny for many years after working as a legal assistant. I have had many long-term positions - newborns, twin infants, toddler/preschool, school-age and special needs; I am blessed to still see the former families. I am CPR/First Aid/AED certified (a...

Joann can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance

Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0

"My wife and I were very lucky to have family available to care for our children while we worked for a long time however, the time inevitably came to search for outside help. We were extremely nervous about what this change, and what to expect with it, and we began...

Care member

Julia C.

New London, CT

$18-25/hr • 15 yrs exp

Former Children's Museum Educator With Tons Of Caretaking Experience

5.0

(10)

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: Grocery shopping, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning

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.

Arielle S.

Mystic, CT

$23-40/hr • 10 yrs exp

Part-time And Occasional Babysitter/Nanny

5.0

(7)

Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood

I am a fun, loving, creative, and responsible babysitter and nanny. Over the past 15 years, I have been directly responsible for supervising over 200 children in group settings, residences, schools, and community settings. My responsibilities include supervision of children from newborn to 19 years of age. I have been a...

Arielle can also help with: Travel, craft assistance

Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0

"Arielle is a very caring and positive person, I would trust her with my own children. "

Nanette W.

Patricia C.

$20-50/hr • 5 yrs exp

Hello! I grew up on the shoreline and it's where my passion for caregiving started. At the age of 16 I was introduced to a family looking for a nanny. It was a special circumstance, as their daughter was special needs. This yes led to the most rewarding discovery for myself, wanting to work with this community. Over the years I...

Patricia can also help with: Mobility assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, dementia, errands, companionship & more

Cherie G.

$22-40/hr • 10 yrs exp

Patient And Caring

Very patient person who loves to take care of others! Graduated as a Medical Assistant, worked as a paraprofessional for years with special needs children, ran an at home daycare while raising my own children. Enjoyed taking care of many family members and friends with medical needs. Previous experience includes care of all...

Cherie can also help with: Light cleaning, hospice services, meal prep, errands, companionship, dementia & more

Skills:

Home Health Aide

Michaela D.

Ledyard, CT

$17/hr • 7 yrs exp

My Name Is Michaela And I Am In My Senior Year At Eastern Connecticut State University.

Hi, my name is Michaela. I just graduated from Eastern Connecticut State University with my Bachelors degree in Humanities and Sociology. I graduated from the Community College of Rhode Island, And in Early Childhood Education. I am currently working for the Ledyard School District as part of the RISE program and have a huge...

Michaela can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance

Cherie G.

$20-32/hr • 10 yrs exp

Cherie can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling & more

Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

Helen B.

East Hampton, CT

$23-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Mature Problem Solver And Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst