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Find special needs caregivers in Old Saybrook, CT that you’ll love

60 special needs caregivers are listed in Old Saybrook, CT

The average posted rate is $19/hr as of April 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 3 years

Special needs caregivers in Old Saybrook, CT

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Isabelle E.


East Lyme, CT

$20-21/hr • 4 yrs exp

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I am currently a Behavior technician and attending school for my Masters in Applied Behavior Analysis. I have been working with children on spectrum for 7 years and working in a professional setting with a variety of disabilities for 4 years. I would love to help you and your families in any way possible.
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Cherie G.


Clinton, CT

$20-32/hr • 10 yrs exp

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: Carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Laura B.


East Lyme, CT

$28-30/hr • 7 yrs exp

I am an experienced early childhood teacher with a passion for educating today's youth looking to obtain a position allowing me to utilize my experience and understanding of early childhood development and learning techniques in a home setting. As an adept creator of comprehensive and well-rounded curriculums that meets...
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Aubrey C.


Deep River, CT

$25/hr • 7 yrs exp

Fun Sitter

I have 7 years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping. Hello my name is Aubrey. I am a teacher with an associates, bachelors and masters degree in education. I've spent over seven years professionally working with children with emphasis on special education. As well as personally growing up with special needs family...
Aubrey can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

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Linda T.


Deep River, CT

$17-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Long term Full time Caregiver. Will Travel If Needed.

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hi My name is Linda I have 30 plus years experience with children ages 0 to 6 years old. I have No criminal history and I am a nonsmoker. I have my own reliable transportation. Aided with care for special needs children to include travel to and from appointments and assist in daily exercises and activities. Willing to work some...
Linda can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Lois A.


Old Lyme, CT

$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Elder Care /

I have over 20 years experience working with adults and children, I have worked with hospice patients special needs children and adults and pretty much anything you need. I am CPR trained , First aide trained. I also am med. certified and fully vaccinated. If you are looking for companionship, errand services , meal prep, help...
Lois can also help with: Light cleaning, mobility assistance, meal prep, dementia, transportation, errands & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

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Lois A.


Old Lyme, CT

$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

CPR FIRST AID PMT CT MEDICATION CERTIFIED

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Over 25 years of experience with special needs, Alzheimer's patients, hospice care , transfers, feeding, assistance bathing . I will run errands and do light housekeeping and meal prep. I am medication certified thru the state of Ct. I am CPR,& first aide certified also. Communication is very important between families and your...
Lois can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Patricia C.


Clinton, CT

$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: Light cleaning, errands, meal prep, dementia, mobility assistance, companionship & more
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Ayabulela M.


Niantic, CT

$22-30/hr • 5 yrs exp

Special Needs Aide/ HHA

Hello Fam My name is Ayabulela (Aya) and I'm 29 years old. My first experience caring for those with Special Needs was with my niece. She was born deaf and that gave me a driving force to pursue my studies in Social Work. I'm an advocate for vulnerable groups (children, persons living with disabilities and seniors) and it gives...
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Vicki P.


Niantic, CT

$16-19/hr • 10 yrs exp

Mother Of 6, Grandmother Of 17

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I'm an extremely active, fun-loving mother of 6 (now adult) children and 17 grandchildren. I enjoy outdoor activities, creative play, helping out around the house and just generally caring for others. I'm an avid gardener and enjoy sharing my love for nature with both children and adults. I'm excited to spend my days seeing the...
Vicki can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

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Sally D.


Clinton, CT

$21-28/hr • 10 yrs exp

I have extensive experience in childcare from 1987 to 2024. I was a nanny for 5 children for a professional family in Guilford and well as another professional family with 2 daughters in Woodbridge. I was a substitute teacher and a teacher's aide for the New Haven Board of Education Also, assisted with special needs children. My...
Sally can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Alivia C.


Westbrook, CT

$20/hr • 8 yrs exp

Fun And Caring Sitter!

Hi my name is Alivia and I'm from Westbrook! I am attending SCSU for my Master's degree in Speech Pathology. Spring 2024 I graduated from UConn with a bachelor's degree in Speech Language and Hearing Sciences and minored in Early Childhood Education. I have much experience working with young children and both children and adults...
Alivia can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Brooklyn B.


Chester, CT

$18-30/hr • 3 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'm a recent college graduate and am moving to New England at the end of summer to work full-time as a nurse. I'm looking for work in the mean time and really enjoy working with kids! I'm CPR certified, First-Aid trained and have plenty of experience with working with kids, including some special needs experience, as well.
Brooklyn can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Debra S.


Deep River, CT

$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Human Service Provider

I am a 54 YO married female who thrives being busy and engaged. I have managed a Group Home for Brian House Inc out of Chester Ct for 20 years concentrating on supporting individuals with behavioral and intellectual disorders. I operated my own in home childcare for 5 years when my children were younger. I have worked in the...
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Cherie G.


Clinton, CT

$18-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

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...
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Alyssa K.


Westbrook, CT

$17-25/hr

Paraprofessional

I've been working as a paraprofessional in an elementary school for the past year and have grown to love working with children with special needs. I've learned how complex yet intelligent they are and have made amazing progress with them throughout the year. I work on self help skills (potty training, bathing, hair brushing...
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Riley D.


Niantic, CT

$17/hr

Part Time Babysitter

5.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

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...
Riley can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
5.0
"Riley is very personable with my two kids age 9 and 6 years. He's willing to try new things like going out on a paddle board for the first time, and other outdoor activities. My kids love him! He has a flexible schedule at this time which has been helpful to us....

Jennifer T.

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Riley D.


Niantic, CT

$20/hr • 3 yrs exp

Part Time Companion

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...
Riley can also help with: Light cleaning, mobility assistance, companionship, live-in home care, dementia, meal prep & more
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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.
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Kimberly H.


Old Lyme, CT

$20/hr • 10 yrs exp

I have been working in special needs classrooms since 2015 from preschool age through 8th grade. I also have plenty of experience with 3 girls of my own, ages 16, 13 and 7! I love pets as well, and prefer to keep busy, so will help out with anything around the home. I am CNA certified and can handle medical care as well. Thank...
Kimberly can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

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