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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Orange, CT
The average posted rate is $20/hr as of December 2024
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years
Special needs caregivers in Orange, CT
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
For the past four years I have had a ton of experience with Special needs children. I have cared for two children who are physically handicapped witch helped me become more experienced with individuals who struggle with mobility. I have also worked with many individuals on the Autism Spectrum. Through being chosen to volunteer...
I have had some experience working with students with special needs. My school year job is at Hamden Transitional Academy located on the campus of Southern Connecticut State University. I work with students ages 18-22 with a range of disabilities. My job as a peer mentor is to help the students become more independent and learn...
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Mature professional single mother of two, raised a special needs child. Worked for the past 6 years as a para for special education. Very happy and positive outlook.
Margo can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Hello, I am Julianna! I was born and raised in Derby and currently reside in Seymour. I have a little over 10 years of babysitting experience. My childcare experience expands across all age groups. I strive to be a positive mentor in a child's life as my babysitters were for me! I love outdoor activities, arts and crafts and...
Julianna can also help with: Travel, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have a wide range of care experience ranging from babies to teenagers. Although most of my experience is with children with average needs, I have experience with special needs as well. I am always happy to cook, house keep and bring children to and from any activities they may be involved in.
Allison can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Allison took care of my boys (ages 8 and 10) after school. Our needs changed several times, and Allison met every change with a smile and a "no problem." She was very flexible if I needed her to stay late, or come on different days. The house was always neat when I...
Anna H.
Kassidy P.
Milford, CT
$16-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hello! My name is Kassidy. I am 25 years old and work as a 911 dispatcher. I currently live in Milford and love it! I'm looking for a part time or full time babysitting job. I am the oldest of 6 brothers and 1 sister, so caring for children comes naturally to me. I previously worked at a day care caring for children ranging from...
Kassidy can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I highly recommend Kassidy to any family looking for a babysitter. She has a natural talent with children and parents can have total peace of mind while they are away from their kids. She is extremely patient, reliable, trustworthy, and can handle any situation big...
Mary G.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
BIO
Hello families! I am 32 years old. Fluent in English and Spanish. I am a U. S. citizen with a clean driving record/background. I have been a nanny since 2010 before that I studied Early Care and Education and worked as a teacher's aide for 4 years. I started my ECE education at my Technical highschool where ECE was my trade,...
Ashly can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
4.1
(7)
Hired by 20 families in your neighborhood
I have been watching children since high school. I did that for three years. After high school, I taught 2 and 3-years-old's in Sunday school. I also worked with a before and after-school program with children (from kindergarten to grade five) for a year (and was the site's leader). After a few years passed, I got married to a...
Pauline can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"Pauline was amazing with our children. She is punctual and dependable. Our kids look forward to going to her home. "
Aaron C.
5.0
(1)
My background includes infants, multiples and classroom up to teen age. I specialize in autism and diabetes. I am CPR and First Aid certified.
Diana D.
East Haven, CT
$23-26/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi families, I'm Diana and I'm a Connecticut native.
My child care experience expands across all age groups including special needs.
I find such joy in being a positive mentor in a child's life. I love hide and seek, board games, crafts and music.
I currently work as an outpatient counselor Yale New Haven Children's Hospital...
Diana can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Diana is lovely, helpful, reliable and wonderful with our 2 1/2 year old!"
Ellen A.
5.0
(1)
Hello! I am a college graduate and third grade literacy tutor with experience in child care. I am the eldest of four children, and provided babysitting for multiple children households during high school for three years. I have received first aid and CPR training through my previous work assisting special needs adults in their...
Megan can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Megan was always on time and very responsible"
Shirley P.
Dustina A.
Ansonia, CT
$15-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I have been an employee for The Kennedy Center for almost 16 years and have a great deal of experienced with behavior issues and maintaining great relationships with people who might seem a bit challenging. I also have a relative who has exhibited behaviors that need compassion and understanding and I have given every effort...
5.0
"Dustina is an efficient and excellent worker."
Gladys S.
Rabia H.
Stratford, CT
$20-30/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, I really enjoy being a CNA because I like to help people as I didn't get the chance to help my father for a long time before he passed away. I want to make the most and I hope I can be of help to you.
4.9
(20)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello. I'm a certified nursing assistant /CNA/DCS Worker.
I have over 20 years+ experience. I also have worked in nursing homes, assisted living and hospitals. I have work in private home and facilities. I also work with special needs adult and children I have experience caring for Dementia , Alzheimer's, Parkinson, Cancer,...
Johanne can also help with: Home modification, companionship, hospice services, dementia, errands, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"I’ve been a nurse practitioner for 27 years and an RN for 42 years. I’ve worked at many nursing homes and hospitals along my career path and I could say with 100% certainty that Joanne is absolutely one of the best nurses aids I’ve ever worked with anywhere! I...
Care member
Nicollette S.
Hamden, CT
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Nicollette and I am excellent with children! I consider myself patient, professional and having a sharp eye for details.
I am experienced with potty training, children with special needs, enjoy outdoorsy activities, help with homework, love music! You name it!
My goal is to meet awesome families and provide...
Nicollette can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CNA
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a 45-year-old mother of 3. I have worked with children for most of my adult life. I have experience with children of all ages and abilities. I previously owned my own home daycare and have worked in various elementary schools supporting both typical and children with special needs. My school background has provided me with...
Jennice can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Jenny has been with our family since our daughter was 6 weeks old. In these last 18 months she has been a beyond amazing care provider and friend to our daughter and us. She is always reliable, naturally kind, and has given C. more love and nurturing than we could...
Katie S.
Rocio G.
West Haven, CT
$15-20/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a very reliable patient and creative person with more them 5 years of experience caring for children I will give the appropriate care and I am willing to do any other additional task if is requested..
Cathleen L.
Milford, CT
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Personable, Reliable, Affordable, Committed to helping when I can.
Errands, light house cleaning, transportation, grocery store trips, pharmacy trips , light meal prep, all phases and conditions of pet care, elderly or special needs companionship /outings.
I am also a licensed hairdresser of 32 years willing to do home visits...
5.0
"Cathy is a wonderful caring person. Anyone would be lucky to have her help!"
Deb K.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I have many years experience as a Nanny. I've worked in an in-home daycare, a daycare center, and as a private Nanny. I've worked with children ages 4 months through 12 years old, including multiples at once. I also have several nieces and a nephew (with special needs) that I enjoy spending time with and caring for. I am a fun,...
Vanessa can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Vanessa was a wonderful caregiver to our infant son for four months this spring. He absolutely loved her and she was so attentive to him! She got him on a great schedule, played with him all of the time, and always let us know if he had a little fever or anything...
Morgan W.
3.5
(4)
As an experienced care giver with special needs, I am able to give the best of me to my clients, I have experience with enfants, young and adults with Cognitive Disabilities, Mobility Challenges, Seizure Disorder, Epilepsy, Blindness, Visual Impairment, Spinal cord Injuries, Quadriplegic, Development delay, Autism... I am able...
3.0
"She was not available for the hours I need it"
Carol T.
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Orange, CT
Allison S.
5.0
Allison took care of my boys (ages 8 and 10) after school. Our needs changed several times, and Allison met every change with a smile and a "no problem." She was very flexible if I needed her to stay late, or come on different days. The house was always neat when I got home, she was happy to help...
- Anna H.
Kassidy P.
5.0
I highly recommend Kassidy to any family looking for a babysitter. She has a natural talent with children and parents can have total peace of mind while they are away from their kids. She is extremely patient, reliable, trustworthy, and can handle any situation big or small on her own with...
- Mary G.
Pauline C.
5.0
We spoke with Pauline on the phone - excellent communication, very efficient, and very helpful. We didn't hire Pauline only because our plans changed but she would have been a good fit for our needs; we will keep her in favorites for possible future job opportunities.
- Doug M.
Diana D.
5.0
We have been so very fortunate to have had Diana for my daughter as her part and full time caregiver for the past 3 years. Although we are so sad to see her leave because of the need to relocate, we are excited for this new venture in her life and can't recommend her highly enough! Diana is...
- Shannon M.
Megan F.
5.0
Megan has been with our family for nearly 3 years, caring for my 3 children. When she started, my youngest was 2 years. Megan is responsible and is able to enforce schedules with the children. She is also a responsible driver and has driven my children from school and to/from activities. I would...
- Jaya V.
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