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Chelsey P.


Wolcott, CT

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny, Sitter, Companion, Pet Care

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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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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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: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
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Gracie Z.


Seymour, CT

$17-20/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,...
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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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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Meghan L.


Wallingford, CT

$17-20/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Fun And Involved Babysitter!

Hi! My name is Meghan. I am 31 years old. I currently work in a school district with kids with disabilities and special needs. I have been working with kids of all ages since I was 16. (Infants to school age) I am a dependable and compassionate caregiver. I pride myself on being able to quickly learn new skills and adapt in any...
Meghan can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Danielle R.


Waterbury, CT

$17-25/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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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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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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: Swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

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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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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Sherry M.


Waterbury, CT

$17-20/hr

Part-time Care Giver Available

Although I have no certificate in caring for children with special needs, I have plenty of experience. My dearest friend has a daughter who is severely autistic and being so close to the family taught me how to understand and be patient with the child. I am used to seeing her and communicating with her. Basically every childs...
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Carla G.


Southington, CT

$17-19/hr7 yrs exp

Mom/Special Ed Para/CNA

I have always enjoyed working with kids/people who have special needs. I'm a natural caregiver & a dependable person. I have worked as s CNA at The Alzheimer's Resource Center & Mulberry Gardens both in Southington. Once my son was in school full time I got a job as a Special Ed Para in an elementary school. I am available...
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Marisol A.


Waterbury, CT

$20-30/hr

Babysitter/ Direct Support Professional

Hello, I am a mother to two awesome boys, ages 2 and 5. I recently relocated with my family from New Jersey to Whittier, California. I left behind my position as Habilitation Specialist/ Supervisor at a dayhab center working with Adults with Autism and other disabilities. I provided 1:1 and group care to individuals on a daily...
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Candace B.


Hamden, CT

$24/hr7 yrs exp

Who Needs A Funny Love Care Giver That Cooks Cleans, Reads Stories, Sings And Keeps You Happy

Funny, loving, caring I like caring for seniors because I took care of my parents and developed a love and affection for the job it's like a blessing. I'm looking for a job that makes me give that extra in me that I know I have, a client that is really looking for someone to love and care for their parents like if it's their...
Candace can also help with: Companionship, meal prep, light cleaning, hospice services, dementia, live-in home care & more
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Rachel H.


Wolcott, CT

$17-22/hr1 yrs exp

I am a registered behavior technician and I work at a school that provides applied behavior analysis procedures to kids diagnosed with autism. I have over 3 years of experience working with kids and about 1 year of experience working with special needs 1:1 as a behavior technician.
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Sara T.


Waterbury, CT

$10-25/hr4 yrs exp

Residential Care

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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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