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Sara R.


Uncasville, CT

$20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Reliable And Energetic

5.0

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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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
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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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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Mariah M.


Norwich, CT

$10-15/hr • 5 yrs exp

Babysitter Available

I am a mother to three children of my own. I have been a CNA/PCA since I was 18 years old. I have experience with adaptive equipment and multiple special needs. I have a passion for helping others.
Mariah can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

CNA

Special Needs Care

5.0
"She's been a huge help watching my toddler while I work. She's been reliable and helped on short notice a few occasions! She's been flexible during unforeseen schedule changes and offered a thorough report on our child's day. If you have a young child they'll be in...

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Mikayla M.


Quaker Hill, CT

$15-20/hr • 4 yrs exp

After School Care/dog Care/babysitting

I have 4 years of experience. I can help with Crafts and Grocery Shopping. certified CNA. Senior in high school. I can drive and have my own car. Have done babysitting. Dog sitting and walking. Familiar with special needs.
Mikayla can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CNA

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Anita Q.


Niantic, CT

$17-22/hr • 9 yrs exp

I work with young children and I also have experience with special needs kids and I work with seniors as well.
Anita can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

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Kelly M.


Wakefield, RI

$20-30/hr • 1 yrs exp

My son needed special care as a younger child but has made such wonderful progress through Early Intervention services that he no longer needs special education. I am grateful for special needs providers and would like to assist other families with the care of their special needs loved ones.
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Angelle S.


New London, CT

$25/hr • 2 yrs exp

Hello!

I have 2 years of professional experience caring for children w/ special needs, as well as 8 years of personal experience. I was a Behavioral Tech. who cared for folks with ASD who often had other comorbidities, & provided behavioral therapy as well as teach fine motor skills, daily life skills, etc. I am CPR certified,...
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Leana P.


New London, CT

$20-28/hr • 4 yrs exp

4 year's experience as a nurse with dementia patients and elderly. Previously a caregiver for special needs elderly in Massachusetts.
Leana can also help with: Meal prep, errands, light cleaning, respite care, hospice services, dementia & more
Skills:

Licensed Nurse

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Jhanira V.


New London, CT

$21-30/hr • 4 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I would describe myself as a responsible, caring and fun person. I love kids and I enjoy babysitting! I have 4 years of experience working with kids. I have worked as an intervention specialist and tutor for special needs children. My most recent job was as a special education teacher. I'm also bilingual and always do my best in...
Jhanira can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Rosaly M.


New London, CT

$45/hr • 5 yrs exp

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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Isabelle E.


East Lyme, CT

$20-21/hr • 4 yrs exp

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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Kara F.


New London, CT

$25-30/hr • 8 yrs exp

Experienced in caregiving and quick to learn. Kind, compassionate, creative, intuitive, musical. Detail oriented and organized. My experience comes from caring for my sister who sustained a brain injury in 2012 and became wheelchair bound and non-verbal. She has lived with my mother since 2015. My mother is a registered nurse...
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Courtney S.


Oakdale, CT

$18-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Reliable, Hardworking Individual Looking For Work!

I have been working with special needs for 15 years. I do my current clients finances, take them to appointments, cook, clean, and help them with their different programs
Courtney can also help with: Errands, meal prep, companionship, mobility assistance, light cleaning, personal care & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CPR

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Madison M.


Wakefield, RI

$25-50/hr • 5 yrs exp

Winter Break Babysitting

Hi Everyone! I'm Maddy, and I've been caring for children for over five years. My experience includes babysitting, driving kids to activities, and working as a Behavioral Technician with special needs students. I'm also a second-year Occupational Therapy student, graduating in May, and am CPR and First Aid certified. I love...
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Jamie L.


Norwich, CT

$16-21/hr • 4 yrs exp

I Am Here To Help Provide Companionship While Assiting With Daily Activities!

I am new to this site, however, I am not new to senior care as I have 4 years of prior experience. I have both personal and professional experience with behavioral health and individuals with special needs. I am CPR and CPI trained through my previous employment as a Mental Health Worker at an inpatient hospital. I have...
Jamie can also help with: Transportation, meal prep, dementia, errands, light cleaning
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Melissa S.


Niantic, CT

$20-30/hr • 2 yrs exp

Early Intervention Associate

I am coming up on two years of experience working with children with Autism Spectrum disorder. It has become a passion of mine, prompting me to pursue a Master's Degree in Applied Behavioral Analysis, with a concentration in ASD. Although there is always more to learn, I have a lot of experience working with kiddos and teaching...
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Tasia W.


Exeter, RI

$20-50/hr • 10 yrs exp

Part-time Nanny, Caregiver, ABA, Special Needs, Etc.

I have been providing child care for over 25 years. I am female and have experience with children of all ages across home, school and community settings. I spent 10 years working at the Center for Autism and Related Disorders working with children with autism and related disabilities. I have experience managing and reducing...
I have years of experience from working in group homes to working in personal clients homes. I would love to help someone in need. I would also like to learn new things and experience new things and I have a perfect reference for my last client that I was caring for who unfortunately passed away.
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Victoria O.


Wakefield, RI

$30-50/hr • 10 yrs exp

Part-time Babysitter

My name is Victoria. I have been babysitting for 14+ years. I have experience with multiple children from the ages of 6 months to upwards of 16 years. I also have extensive experience with children with special needs. I am a Registered Nurse and have a full time job but very flexible hours. I have my BLS as well as ACLS and I am...
Victoria can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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