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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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Brendan C.


Westbrook, CT

$20-40/hr6 yrs exp

Special Education Teacher Searching For Summer Employment

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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...
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...
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Joann R.


Gales Ferry, CT

$21-25/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver.

5.0

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Hired by 6 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:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Joanne was my saving grace. She was absolutely wonderful with my 2 daughters (now 6 and 13) while she was with us. Unfortunately kids grow up, but we consider her family. My daughters still talk about her, and ask when she’s “watching us again”. So many good...

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Joann R.


Gales Ferry, CT

$17-20/hr

Part-time Caregiver

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...
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Dawn V.


Waterford, CT

$17/hr10 yrs exp

Caring, Responsible Full-Time Child Care Provider/Nanny

I have experience working with children with some challenges. I have experience in learning, social and emotional fields.
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Sara R.


Uncasville, CT

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Reliable And Energetic

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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
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...

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Jess Y.


Colchester, CT

$17-18/hr10 yrs exp

Highly Experienced Care Provider

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am an experienced care provider with over 25 years of experience caring for both young children and adults with special needs. I currently work part time with individuals with special needs through the state of CT and I am looking for additional care jobs. I provide responsive and nurturing care of young children while...
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Desiree E.


Waterford, CT

$40/hr8 yrs exp

Seasoned & Spirited =)

Hello! My name is Desiree. I am 31 years old. I have been working with children since age 16. A little about me: I worked as a para-professional through out college with special needs children as well as served as a in home care giver for a 60-year-old women suffering from lupus. I've worked as an in home nanny out of college...
Desiree can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Amanda M.


Salem, CT

$17-19/hr4 yrs exp

I currently work in a school full time with students with autism and as an RBT in the afternoon. I am in grad school for special education currently (all online). I plan to be a behavior analyst once I am done!
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Christie A.


Guilford, CT

$40-50/hr3 yrs exp

Dean Of Students And Special Educator

I currently work at a private school for students with emotional disturbance classification. I have been a special educator and adviser for families for the last 9 years.
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Mary O.


Groton, CT

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Worked as direct care and direct support with individuals with mentally disabilities for 10 years. I've worked one on one with many behavioral individuals, seizure protocols, etc
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Kelly B.


Durham, CT

$20/hr6 yrs exp

About Me!

Hi! My name is Kelly, and I'm currently pursuing a BS in Nursing with plans to double major in Child Psychology or Behavioral Science. I've cared for children ages 0 to 11 since I was 16 and have worked part time over the past four years at both the elementary and middle school in my hometown! I also have experience caring for...
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Megan B.


Higganum, CT

$18-25/hr10 yrs exp

Hi! My name is Megan and I am from Higganum CT and I currently work as a Young Toddler teacher at an Early Learning Center. I have worked with children for about 12 years. I have worked in many different settings, including at home nannying, camp counselor, early childhood education at a learning center, etc. I have worked very...
Megan can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

My name is Bheki and I am a 35-year-old father of 3 beautiful kids. I work as a direct associate for the kids and seniors with disabilities. I have worked for the same companies for almost four years now. I have a lot of respect for the my brothers and sisters with disabilities. I know for a fact that they can do more then we...
Hello families! I am a graduate student studying speech-language pathology at UConn. I have extensive experience in childcare and special needs care which I have gained through my experience in roles as an infant and toddler teacher in a daycare setting, as a babysitter for a range of ages, and as a caretaker for individuals...
Madelyn can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

I have worked in Group home and recently graduated Nursing school. Im familiar with meal preparations, transportations (ADLs) for clients. I'm willing to drive the client to and from appointments, organize and male appointment as well. Im well orientated on redirecting young adults and children. Every child is unique and have...
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Emily M.


East Haddam, CT

$40/hr10 yrs exp

Emily

I'd describe my personality as happy, outgoing and uplifting! I like caring for seniors because they are a wealth of information and always have so much to offer us younger folks if we give them the time and open our minds. I'm looking for a job that allows me to help an elderly person on a daily basis. I started caring...
Emily can also help with: Meal prep, errands, home modification, light cleaning, respite care, mobility assistance & more
Skills:

CNA

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Sandra G.


Waterford, CT

$20-27/hr

Special Needs Care

I have experience with special needs care from being a special needs paraprofessional in public school. I can provide compassion and companionship, along with general care.
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Meghan W.


East Hampton, CT

$17-20/hr7 yrs exp

Special Needs Child Care

I am a very caring and passionate caregiver who has experience working with varying types of special needs. I've recently moved to GA from CT where I worked as a foster care case manager for child with medically-complex diagnoses. These including disorders such as: Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Chromosome Disorders, Seizure Disorders,...
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Arianna R.


Higganum, CT

$19-30/hr4 yrs exp

Best Sitter Ever :)

Hi! I am 22 years old and I am in college to be an elementary school teacher, I also work at a seasonal restaurant throughout the year, and I am fluent in Spanish. I have a 3-year-old sister so I have learned to care for her and watch her grow as well as all my younger cousins. I have worked with different children, ages 5...
Arianna can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling & more

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