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Elizabeth C.


Seymour, CT

$18-23/hr

Paraprofessional

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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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Patricia O.


Middlebury, CT

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Caring, Loving, Fun Nanny

I have over 10 years of nanny experience taking care of young children for families in Redding, Darien, Newtown, and Ridgefield. I am very caring and patient with the children and they always love having me as their nanny. I love children and enjoy being with them and taking care of them. The children and I have a lot of fun...
Patricia can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Rosilyn D.


Waterbury, CT

$20-50/hr7 yrs exp

I am a graduate from Connecticut Training Center in East Hartford, CT and performed my clinical phase of my training at Alexandria Manor. During this Patient Care Associate program I have studied Nurse Aide techniques, Phlebotomy, EKG, Home Health, Pharmacology, Anatomy, and Medical Terminology, CPR, and First Aid Certification....
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Serenity W.


Wolcott, CT

$15-20/hr7 yrs exp

Childcare/care Giver

I have a passion for helping and caring for others. With experience caring for children between the ages of 1-15 I can ensure a safe, secure environment. I'm certified in the study of early childhood development. I also have experience caring for children with special needs or that need some for of accommodation.
Serenity can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

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Hi family, I hope all is well. My name is Eulendar and I am interested in this job offer . I have the experience required. And I consider myself to have a very colorful interesting personality. I'm convinced that my professional experience and strong abilities would make an excellent nanny for you and your family. Childcare...
Eulendar can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, travel
Skills:

First Aid

CNA

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Jacqueline D.


Wolcott, CT

$18-25/hr2 yrs exp

Compassionate And Fun!

I have 2 cumulative years of experience working with children in babysitting, day camp and daycare settings. At the daycare, I was responsible for designing classroom activities, especially towards movement and creativity (both gross and fine motor skills). While I don't have certification, I am comfortable with and have...
Jacqueline can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
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Chelsey P.


Wolcott, CT

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny, Sitter, Companion, Pet Care

I am a mom to one boy(4) and step mom to a girl (5) and a boy (8). During the school year I drive a school bus but am open to a permanent position with the right family. I am comfortable with multiple children and have worked with multiple families including children with special needs. I have been CPR and First Aid certified...
Chelsey can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

I love to plan and execute engaging activities. I work full time in a residential setting and have over 3 years experience working with children with special needs. I'm CPR trained and med certified
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Kristina D.


Wolcott, CT

$20/hr7 yrs exp

Professional Childcare Specialist With A Passion For Special Needs Education

Hello! My name is Kristina, and I bring over 7 years of dedicated experience working with children. Currently, I serve as a special needs preschool paraprofessional, a role that I excel in and am deeply passionate about. Throughout my career, I have developed a profound understanding of child development and behavior, and I am...
Kristina can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning
I have been working with children with special needs for two years. I began by volunteering to work with children with special needs and was lucky enough to get an internship this past year. I have worked closely with an occupational therapist at my internship at a school for children with special needs including but not limited...
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Gracie Z.


Seymour, CT

$15-20/hr

Special Needs

Hi:) My name is Gracie and I am 18 years old. I graduated from high school last year and have been nannying in the mean time. My goal is to save up enough money and be able to travel full time! I have been babysitting for 6 years and during that time I had experience with children on the spectrum, children with cystic fibrosis,...
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Pauline C.


Seymour, CT

$10-20/hr2 yrs exp

Caring For Any Child

I have worked a special needs class for a year with kid, ages 4 to 6-years-old with classes averaging between 7 to 10 children. For the last 6 months, I also have watched a 16-year-old boy with Down sydome who also has autism. After school and when Parents go out on dates .
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Musu D.


Meriden, CT

$17-19/hr3 yrs exp

I have worked with specialty kids. I understand why they do need and what to avoid and I do have a lot of experience working with kids with special needs.
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Jordan G.


Hamden, CT

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Responsible, Reliable Friend And Support Person

I have worked with folks with disabilities for almost 15 years. I have a degree in Therapeutic Recreation and have worked with folks of all ages and abilities. I have spent a good 10 years as a nanny and house manager for families with kids with disabilities (toddlers, teens and every one in between). In between the nannying...
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Danielle R.


Waterbury, CT

$15-25/hr5 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver Available

I have experience with special needs persons and children. I have been a caregiver for over 10 years. To include a job coach and companion helping with life skills and recreational activities. I am a trustworthy and reliable individual who values and respects the people I work with. I also have a Bachelor's degree in psychology.
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Danielle G.


Hamden, CT

$10-20/hr5 yrs exp

I absolutely love kids and I have been babysitting since I was 15 years old. I have babysat children from the age of 3 months to 14 years old. I also have experience with multiple children. I have babysat for children overnight, driving them to their various activities and helping with homework. In high school, I taught religion...
Danielle can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

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Scott B.


Seymour, CT

$30-40/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Caregiver Specializing In Youth Development

I have over a decade working with kids in aquatics, athletics, recreation, health/wellness, fitness, emotional/social regulation, and years of experience working in ABA setting with kids with special needs. My career primarily focused on creating, staffing, and supervising programs centered in these areas, but the true reason...
Scott can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

My name is Crystal and I've currently been a CNA for 16 years (13 in a nursing home taking care of trachea /vent patients with underlying issues). I have experience with a. m/p. m care, incontinence care, feeds ( weather it be orally or g-tube), CPR/ first aid, ADL's, transfers ( ranging from stand pivot, 2 person assist, slide...
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"Always prompt Considerate, respectful always a positive attitude "

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Shinice S.


Waterbury, CT

$18-25/hr2 yrs exp

Hi, my name is Shinice! I'm 18 years old and currently in college for my BA, majoring in criminology. I use to work at a Sportswear company and at a daycare. Unfortunately wasn't able to work with my school schedule and the daycare was only for summers. I attend school Mon-Thurs from 9am-1 p.m. I'm available any time after...
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Mariela G.


Waterbury, CT

$17-22/hr2 yrs exp

I am currently a DSP (direct support professional) for 3 different individuals that are adults with special needs. I am also a mother to an autistic girl that is 13 and is nonverbal with a lot of SIB (self injurious behaviors)

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