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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Orange, CT
The average posted rate is $20/hr as of November 2024
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years
Special needs caregivers in Orange, CT
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: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
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...
5.0
"She was very caring and loving with my mom. She went above and beyond. She gave showers daily and cooked very nice meals. My mom wouldn't eat for anybody but as soon as Ikami came to work she would start smiling and eat every meal Ikami cooked."
Taheeah B.
4.0
(4)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
Hello there, I am a kind, responsible, outgoing, reliable caretaker. I recently graduated from SCSU with a bachelors degree in criminology and sociology, looking for some part time work and family to help assist. All four years of high school I have worked in a group called "best buddies" working with special needs children...
Tatiana can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Tatiana is our daughter's favorite babysitter! We have never had a sitter before that our daughter liked this much. She plays with her, and is really sweet to her. She is mature and listens to us as well as our daughter's needs. "
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have helped to care and cared for children with special needs. I have cared for both verbal and non verbal children. Every weekend for a few years, I had helped to care for a boy with special needs. I enjoyed taking him into the community and helping him with his social skills, as well as just playing with him at home or in...
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Over the past 16 years, I've cared for numerous people with different medical issues. Some of those issues include Alzheimer's/dementia, blindness, loss of hearing, and different levels of mobility. For my clients I will prepare meals, do light housekeeping, laundry, grocery shopping, errands, transport to doc apts, assist...
Teresa can also help with: Meal prep, dementia, errands, light cleaning, companionship, mobility assistance & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
Wound Care
5.0
"Very caring and thoughtful. Worked very hard to understand my mom's needs and communicated well with the family."
Pamela R.
Morgan L.
Milford, CT
$25-50/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
ABOUT ME
Creative, high energy, and compassionate caregiver. I'm a good listener, with the empathy to discern client needs, especially for those who are nonverbal or under emotional distress. Resourceful planner with good communication skills who can hit the floor running on day one. People person - whether older geriatric group...
5.0
"She loves children of all ages and has worked with special needs grandchild - she has a gift with this population."
Holly B.
Christopher G.
Woodbridge, CT
$15-20/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
My experience as a special needs caregiver has been enlightening. I have had the privilege as a C. N. A. taking care of many individuals with many disabilities and look forward to continuing my experience in doing so giving dignity and respect to those I help. Thank you for your consideration, I look forward to contact me.
5.0
"Christopher is very kind and professional in handling everything he has helped my son with. He goes above and and beyond and we feel very comfortable with him in the home."
Carol A.
Nohemi B.
Milford, CT
$20-30/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 3 years of experience with a preteen boy with Paranoia, ODD, general anxiety, depression, PTSD and slight psychosis. The sibling was also diagnosed with separation anxiety and PTSD. Father had Asperger's Syndrome. I went through training on emotional intelligence and parenting provided by social workers during two years...
5.0
"Nohemi worked over a year for my 2 1/2 year old. She was patient yet firm and playful and fun. She worked on both Spanish and English with my daughter and participated when we had our speech therapist visits. Nohemi was respectful and truly cared for our daughter....
Susan P.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I have many years of experience working with kids and adults with disabilities. I have worked three summers at a camp for people with disabilities and got to meet so many amazing people through it. I also have worked as a personal care assistant. I love getting to know each person I work with. I have experience working...
5.0
"Cassidy is very caring, conscientious and professional. We enjoy her friendly personality! She has been wonderful helping us meet our disabled family member's weekly needs-- primarily helping her get to the doctor, shopping and appointments."
Nancy P.
I'm a substitute teacher and paraprofessional with experience working with special needs kids. Passionate about education!
Amanda can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, travel
Gina R.
New Haven, CT
$18-23/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hi, my name is Gina. I have 2 daughters ages 14 and 10. I have my degree in psychology with a minor in child development. I have experience caring for children with and without special needs. I am professional and ready to care for your children . Having 2 kids of my own I understand the importance of great care and am here to...
Gina can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Eliege T.
Stratford, CT
$50/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced and dedicated Housekeeper/Nanny with over 20 years of expertise in providing exceptional childcare and comprehensive household management. Skilled in managing household tasks, including cleaning, organizing, meal preparation, and transportation. Proven ability to work with children of various ages, including those...
Eliege can also help with: Meal prep, travel, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
Hello my name is kathy I have 32 years of experience working with the elderly, special needs adults and children at St Vincent SPECIAL NEEDS .. I also have experience in home health aid for 6 years... perfect private duty, children are grown , have my own car...
Kathy can also help with: Light cleaning, live-in home care, hospice services, errands, meal prep, dementia & more
Skills:
CNA
Hello my name is Kathleen I been working at st Vincent special needs for over 20 years I also took care of my special needs son.. im kind, compassionate, and have plenty of patience, im a empty nester now... looking for something rewarding....
Kathy can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CNA
First Aid
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am reliable caring and loving person I am gentle and love helping people especially those who have special needs. I want to provide with comfort and security of having trustworthy.
Hi! My name is Doug/Douglas. I've been working with children in various capacities for the last 11 years. For the last four years I have worked with neurodivergent children and young adults, particularly those diagnosed with ASD and behavioral issues. I've had different roles in a variety of environments including classrooms,...
Assumption a Former EMT I had the opportunity to work with nearly every walk of life. My original was to go into therapy or social work, as I began my post graduate career working at a private boarding school with kids on the spectrum and with varying levels of disabilities. My role was to provide programming focused around...
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
I have 23- years of experience as a nanny and teacher. I have two adopted boys ages 7 and 8- years old. My biological son is 15 years old. I have my Bachelor's degree is in Psychology and my Master's degree in Special Education. I have experience caring for newborns, to age 12 and have worked for multiple families in New York...
Sherlike can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
Hi!
I am a mother of two adult children. One who is on the Spectum. I am familiar with the challenges your child is facing and I would love to help out. Please send me a message and we can talk.
Thanks.... Liz
I'm a Special Education teacher with experience in grades 5-12. As a patient and positive teacher I help children learn and grow in a supportive environment. With my background, I focus on tailoring my approach to meet each child's unique needs, ensuring they feel confident and empowered. I look forward to providing engaging and...
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Orange, CT
Vanessa C.
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 health-wise. She was so easy to...
- Morgan W.
Ikami B.
3.0
She was not available for the hours I need it
- Carol T.
Tatiana B.
5.0
Tatiana worked with our family for 16 months and was excellent. We have 3 kids (ages 9-12) and a very rambunctious large lab and a crazy schedule. She was reliable, on time and flexible. Our needs would sometime change week to week or season to season and she was good about communicating what...
- Karin O.
Teresa D.
5.0
Terri was nothing but professional and took the utmost care of my husband in our time of need. She was proactive, a self starter, gentle and incredibly detail oriented. Also, she made some amazing food that my husband enjoys and got him to eat, most importantly! She’s an extremely patient,...
- Care member
Morgan L.
5.0
She loves children of all ages and has worked with special needs grandchild - she has a gift with this population.
- Holly B.
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