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

60 special needs caregivers are listed in Oxford, CT

The average posted rate is $21/hr as of March 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years

Special needs caregivers in Oxford, CT

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Malissa C.


Naugatuck, CT

$17-22/hr10 yrs exp

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Hello. My name is Malissa. I am a honest, loving, patient, and caring certified nurses aide with 15 plus years experience. I have also worked with children with special needs (behavior programs, etc) CPR and first aid certified. Above all I am a loving, dedicated, devoted, responsible mother of 3 amazing children. Two which are...
Malissa can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CNA

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Kim C.


Woodbury, CT

$17-25/hr10 yrs exp

I was a nanny in Michigan for 20 years. I raised 16 children most from birth and long term. I raised preemie twins and worked with special needs. I am a mom now with children that are 8 & 10. I really miss working I loved my job. My husband has a very flexible schedule that will allow me to work.
Kim can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Early Education

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Kimya K.


Monroe, CT

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Sped Teacher And Mother Of Four

I am a special education teacher, currently working in a local school district. I have a passion for working with kids, especially those with special needs. I am also a mother of four children so I have lots of experience. I have availability after school and on weekends.
Kimya can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning
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Leida L.


Waterbury, CT

$20-28/hr10 yrs exp

Professional Caregiver

I have 25 years experience as a language therapist and teacher for kids with special needs. I only speak Spanish but manage really well with translator app.
Leida can also help with: Meal prep, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Maristela S.


Newtown, CT

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

I'm Available For A Part Time Job

Hi my name is Maristela, I'm CNA, I have 14 years of experience with elderly and special needs kids if I can help you or a member of your family please contact me I'll be happy to help you. Thank you
Maristela can also help with: Dementia, personal care, visiting physician
Skills:

Wound Care

Home Health Aide

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Shannon O.


Naugatuck, CT

$16-25/hr10 yrs exp

Childcare Teacher

I have worked in childcare for over 10 years. I have experience with all ages starting as young as newborns. I also have experience with special needs children. I am CPR and first aid certified.
Shannon can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Elizabeth C.


Seymour, CT

$18-23/hr

Paraprofessional

I have been a special education paraprofessional for 4 years at a school in Bridgeport. I am experienced with adhd, autism and seizure disorders
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Marissa M.


Monroe, CT

$20-35/hr3 yrs exp

Responsible And Compassionate PCA

Since my first day of being employed as a summer camp counselor, I fell in love with being able to make a difference in peoples' lives. My job included creating a fun atmosphere for groups of up to 12 children at a time while providing guidance and enforcing safety and good behavior. Right now, I am currently employed as a PCA...
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Jenna B.


Seymour, CT

$17-25/hr7 yrs exp

I'm Jenna, I've been working with kids or all ages for about 7 years now. I've been a tutor and I volunteer all summer for special needs kids. I've also been a dance teacher. Further, a babysitter with 7 years of experience. With this I've worked with kids of all ages and have gone from changing diapers to bring kids to baseball...
Jenna can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Catherine C.


Shelton, CT

$18-23/hr10 yrs exp

I would like to help with your special needs period I had a sister who had down syndrome. I have a godson who has cerebral palsy. I do home care. I used to work for hospice. I love to try new things and learn. And i'm willing to help you in your time in need
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Denise N.


Shelton, CT

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Hi, hello! :) I work as a nationally certified school counselor and behavior analyst and have 8 years working with students with disabilities. Have a deep knowledge of children with ADD/ADHD, Autism and Aspergers. Feel free to reach out anytime! Would love to meet and hang with your kiddo! Best, Denise
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Fabie P.


Shelton, CT

$25-40/hr10 yrs exp

CNA Or Caregiver.

I'm a Nurse I love what I do, I'm caring and compassionate, I work either at my patient residence or facility. I'm dedicated to help with love, respect, and Integrity for who is in needing care right now. I love health care with a passion don't be hesitate to drop me a brief message.
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Kimberley K.


Shelton, CT

$17-30/hr10 yrs exp

Educator/Caregiver Available

I have worked for over 20 years in the education setting with children and young adults with varying special needs. Some had emotional and behavioral issues, learning disabilities, cognitive functioning issues and many were on the Autism Spectrum. I also spent 3 years doing private duty work in the same field. I never considered...
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Sara T.


Waterbury, CT

$10-25/hr4 yrs exp

Residential Care

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I've been working with individuals with special needs for 5 years. I work with all functioning levels (High, Low). High and low behavioral individuals. Verbal and non-verbal. I can function wheel chair lifts and Hoyer lifts. I am caring and fun I go on outings with individuals and food shop. I cook clean and advocate. I'm DDS...
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Lynn W.


Monroe, CT

$30/hr5 yrs exp

Compassionate And Kind Person

I'd describe my personality as compassionate, observant, empathetic and kind. I like caring for people with special needs because I am a natural caregiver and it makes me happy to help someone. I'm looking for a job that allows me to be a Companion to someone who has challenges. Keep them company, do activities with them, and...
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Robin T.


Newtown, CT

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Child Care Director and School-Aged Teacher with Endless Energy and Love for the Outdoors

I have a BA with a double major in Art and Elementary Education. I have been a preschool teacher then Director, and the Supervisor of Youth and Family Programming for a local community center. I have had the opportunity to include special needs students in my after-school classes and in the large day camp I directed. Every...
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Noelle T.


Southbury, CT

$17/hr9 yrs exp

Summer Nanny/Babysitter

Hello! I am a school-based RBT who is seeking summer work. I love kids and work with them every day! Due to my profession I have years of experience working with children of all kinds, and have extensive training in working with individuals with special needs. I have also recently obtained my master's degree in psychology and am...
Noelle can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling
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Jennifer G.


Waterbury, CT

$17-25/hr10 yrs exp

I Have A Gift

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a Manager of 2 group home that serve individuals with developmental disabilities (all of them on the Autism Spectrum) and severe behavioral issues. In 2006 I started to become fascinated with autism when I began working with a non-verbal 17-year-old with very severe self-injurious behavior. I started to self-educate and he...
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Christine D.


Naugatuck, CT

$17-20/hr9 yrs exp

Experienced Special Needs Provider

I started caring for special needs children in 1999 in the school system. I found it to be quite challenging although extremely rewarding. I have then went on to obtain my CNA certificate and worked with the elderly in a nursing home. Currently, I work in a private group home with (10) special needs children. I feel my work...
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Hilary V.


Woodbury, CT

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Long Time Caregiver With Special Needs Experience Looking For Long Term Employment Locally.

I've been in the medical field since 2001. I started out in nursing homes caring for the elderly then switched into personal in home care due to how I saw how people were treated in those facilities. I went back to school in 2006 and received my medical assisting degree. From there I went into working in offices but quickly went...

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