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Special needs caregivers in Quaker Hill, CT

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Mikayla M.


Quaker Hill, CT

$17-20/hr4 yrs exp

After School Care/dog Care/babysitting

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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: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:

CNA

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Joann R.


Gales Ferry, CT

$21-25/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver.

5.0

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Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

I am a mother of one and grandmother of two. I have worked as a professional nanny for many years after working as a legal assistant. I have had many long-term positions - newborns, twin infants, toddler/preschool, school-age and special needs; I am blessed to still see the former families. I am CPR/First Aid/AED certified (a...
Joann can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Joanne was my saving grace. She was absolutely wonderful with my 2 daughters (now 6 and 13) while she was with us. Unfortunately kids grow up, but we consider her family. My daughters still talk about her, and ask when she’s “watching us again”. So many good...

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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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Emily H.


East Lyme, CT

$19-25/hr10 yrs exp

Summer Full Time Caregiver/babysitter/nanny Available

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello families, My name is Emily and I am 29 years old and have both and undergraduate degree in human development and family studies and a masters degree in school psychology. I have worked with children of all ages from infants as young as 3 months to students with special needs age 20+ that have aged out of k-12 education,...
Emily can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

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Sara R.


Uncasville, CT

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Reliable And Energetic

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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
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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Arielle S.


Mystic, CT

$23-40/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time And Occasional Babysitter/Nanny

Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood

I am a fun, loving, creative, and responsible babysitter and nanny. Over the past 15 years, I have been directly responsible for supervising over 200 children in group settings, residences, schools, and community settings. My responsibilities include supervision of children from newborn to 19 years of age. I have been a...
Arielle can also help with: Craft assistance, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Arielle is a very caring and positive person, I would trust her with my own children. "

Nanette W.

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Dawn V.


Waterford, CT

$17/hr10 yrs exp

Caring, Responsible Full-Time Child Care Provider/Nanny

I have experience working with children with some challenges. I have experience in learning, social and emotional fields.
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Sandra G.


Waterford, CT

$20-27/hr

Special Needs Care

I have experience with special needs care from being a special needs paraprofessional in public school. I can provide compassion and companionship, along with general care.
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Leana P.


New London, CT

$20-28/hr4 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: Light cleaning, respite care, meal prep, dementia, errands, hospice services & more
Skills:

Licensed Nurse

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Desiree E.


Waterford, CT

$40/hr8 yrs exp

Seasoned & Spirited =)

Hello! My name is Desiree. I am 31 years old. I have been working with children since age 16. A little about me: I worked as a para-professional through out college with special needs children as well as served as a in home care giver for a 60-year-old women suffering from lupus. I've worked as an in home nanny out of college...
Desiree can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Mary O.


Groton, CT

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Worked as direct care and direct support with individuals with mentally disabilities for 10 years. I've worked one on one with many behavioral individuals, seizure protocols, etc
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Courtney S.


Oakdale, CT

$18-25/hr10 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: Meal prep, personal care, mobility assistance, companionship, errands, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

Home Health Aide

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Anita Q.


Niantic, CT

$30/hr10 yrs exp

A Compassionate, Dependable And Trustworthy Caregiver

I am an experienced CNA with over 9 years of experience seeking a full time/part time/per diem job. I love what I do and I take pride in my work, and as such, will do anything within the legal and ethical framework to ensure the safety, care and happiness of my resident.
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Laura B.


East Lyme, CT

$28-30/hr7 yrs exp

I am an experienced early childhood teacher with a passion for educating today's youth looking to obtain a position allowing me to utilize my experience and understanding of early childhood development and learning techniques in a home setting. As an adept creator of comprehensive and well-rounded curriculums that meets...
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Desiree E.


Waterford, CT

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Senior Care Provider (Live-in or out)

My name is Desiree. I am 31 years old from NLC. A little about me... I worked as a para-professional through out college with special needs children as well as served as a in home care giver for a 60-year-old women suffering from lupus. I've worked as an in home nanny out of college for a few years before starting the job I have...
Desiree can also help with: Live-in home care, personal care, meal prep, errands, hospice services, light cleaning & more
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Vicki P.


Niantic, CT

$16-19/hr10 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: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

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Samantha C.


New London, CT

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

I have worked with children/adults that have developmental disabilities and/or behavioral health. I enjoy learning what best supports the person to give them the best quality of life! I love helping all and embrace everything that makes us different.
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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Shannon B.


Oakdale, CT

$23-30/hr10 yrs exp

Hello there , My name is Shannon . I hope that you and your family are well ! I am a very honest , compassionate woman with over 15 years experience working with folks with many wonderful abilities in both group home settings as well as privately; both ambulatory and non ambulatory , Verbal and nonverbal. I can assist with all...
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Jennifer B.


Waterford, CT

$17-22/hr2 yrs exp

Wellness Caregiver

I have experience working with a senior who had Cerebal Palsy and used a wheelchair. I am reliable, compassionate and dedicated.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Quaker Hill, CT

Joann R.

5.0

Joanne was my saving grace. She was absolutely wonderful with my 2 daughters (now 6 and 13) while she was with us. Unfortunately kids grow up, but we consider her family. My daughters still talk about her, and ask when she’s “watching us again”. So many good memories they had with her. She would...

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Sara R.

5.0

Sara has been our nanny for about 5 months now and she is amazing! My son gets so excited to see her every time she walks in the door!! She follows his routine and has helped us with making a routine!! She plays with him, is a great teacher, and did keep me updated throughout the day while I was at...

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Arielle S.

5.0

Arielle watched my boys for a couple of hours while I was at a doctor's appointment. The kids and I felt very comfortable with her. She was punctual and took time to ask questions regarding the kids' needs. The kids enjoyed having her spend time with them very much. We look forward to having her...

- Rebecca S.

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