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Jayne H.


Redding, CT

$19-25/hr10 yrs exp

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I am confident that my, passion to help others by teaching, 28 years of experience as a Special Education teacher in the Fairfield Public Schools, Masters degree in special education, wisdom as a mother, afforded me the comprehensive knowledge and skills needed to make a difference in the lives of My students and their...
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Joann D.


Monroe, CT

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Professional And Experienced Care Provided - All Types Of Care

4.2

(6)

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I am a State of CT Registered Certified Nurses Aide/PCA-personal care assistant with over 25 years experience in all phases of home care such as Hospice, Dementia, Alzheimer's, Elder Care, Handicapped, Dept of Mental Rehab, Down Syndrome, Combative Patients, Special Needs Children. During my years as a CNA/PCA, I have received...
Joann can also help with: Light cleaning, dementia, hospice services, errands, meal prep, companionship & more
Skills:

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

CNA

4.0
"Joann was a companion for a few months to our elderly parent before they started hospice. She provided great conversation, daily care, including light house keeping. She is very caring and knowledgeable of elderly care."

Valerie F.

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Alexandra V.


Danbury, CT

$20-25/hr6 yrs exp

Experienced And Dependable Babysitter - Flexible Hours

Hi! My name is Allie, I am a Registered Nurse with my BSN from Boston College. I have been babysitting since I was a teenager (8+ years). I have experience working with children of all ages, newborn - 16 yo, in the daycare setting, and with children with special needs. I can help with travel and light housekeeping. I also love...
Alexandra can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Allie was an excellent caretaker at the University Club. She always provided the kids with fun, enriching activities that kept the kids engaged with each other rather than the TV. Her nursing background gives her a unique and impressive perspective on child safety...

Holly H.

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Gianina L.


Danbury, CT

$40-50/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a clinical nurse assistant with experience in special needs. I have experience with cerebral palsy.
5.0
"Gianina is a treasure! She is the total package. My family adores her. The care for my handicapped daughter was impeccable. Gianina approach is kind, caring, gentile. We love her. If my family , I would take her with us! There is not a more loving, hard working,...

Anna A.

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Claudia G.


Danbury, CT

$20-25/hr3 yrs exp

Hi my name is Claudia. I worked for more than 15 year. My work was was with children with special needs in all the areas of learning development. Also I worked as a caregiver for infants and toddlers with developmental delays.
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Dinaja L.


Danbury, CT

$18-50/hr10 yrs exp

Senior Care

I have 10+ years of experience with elderly and I also have 3 children of my own. I am a very responsible, honest, reliable and hard working natural caregiver. I can cook, clean, and recording any medical needs ( such as vital signs/intake/output ) recording and documenting daily needs also meds and assist with doctor's...
Dinaja can also help with: Companionship, errands, live-in home care, dementia, light cleaning, hospice services & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

Medical Equipment Experience

CNA

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Luke B.


Ridgefield, CT

$20-25/hr2 yrs exp

I am currently a senior at Vassar College. I am home for the summer looking for babysitting jobs! I have worked in Branchville Elementary School as a paraprofessional and substitute. I have also worked as a babysitter for children with special needs. I look forward to working with you!
Luke can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Justine A.


Danbury, CT

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

I have a companionate heart, passion, will like to do errands, feeding bathing cleaning the house, and doing laundry etc.
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Emma D.


Ridgefield, CT

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Everyone Is A Hero

Hi parents!! My name is Emma D. I am a senior at southern Connecticut state university studying psychology with a concentration in mental health. I have extensive experience working with infants to adults with special needs. Especially autism. My brother was diagnosed with Autism when he was 2 years old. Although he is older...
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Brianna T.


Bethel, CT

$15-30/hr3 yrs exp

Hi my name is Brianna and I am a very outgoing energetic person. I have experience with children from newborns all the way up to 13. I am very reliable and would take good care of your children. I also don't mind pets. I love arts and crafts and playing outside. I also have experience with special needs.
Brianna can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning
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Lindsay N.


Bethel, CT

$16-21/hr1 yrs exp

I have experience working with children with special needs but am more than willing to start helping seniors with errands or at home.
Lindsay can also help with: Errands, meal prep, transportation, light cleaning
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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: Personal care, visiting physician, dementia
Skills:

Wound Care

Home Health Aide

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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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Katherine L.


Monroe, CT

$14-30/hr

Hi! I Love Helping And Connecting With Others.

I am a compassionate and caring individual who is seeking a position that will help me connect with and help others. I am an Emergency Medical Technician of four years who volunteers at Monroe EMS and am CPR certified. I can assist with lifting/moving, cooking/baking, and technological assistance. I am creative and can help...
Katherine can also help with: Personal care, companionship, errands, mobility assistance, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

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Nicole D.


Wilton, CT

$15-50/hr10 yrs exp

I have been working with kids for almost 15 years in camps, babysitting, in schools, you name it I have probably done it! I have experience with special needs and sick children.. I love to do crafts with kids, creative play, take the kids outside, and baking with the kids. A little about me I love to read, go on hikes, build...
Nicole can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

I am new to special needs care. I have a grandson with special needs as I am hands on with him weekly and I am involved with his care at times. I have a natural ability to stay calm and understand others. I have compassion and empathy and a soft spot to help others.
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Amy R.


Danbury, CT

$18/hr3 yrs exp

I have experience with child care since I was 15. I have a 3-year-old nephew that I've taken care of as well as younger cousins. I enjoy working and being around children. Besides taking care of children I also currently work at a kid's shoe store. I help a bunch of different families, some kids who even have special needs so I...
Amy can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning
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Vanessa S.


South Salem, NY

$40-50/hr10 yrs exp

I am All Perfectly, And Wonderfully Made

Hi, my name is Vanessa. And I am 44 years old and I'm currently looking for some work in my neighborhood. Something to keep busy in the mornings, Kids are special to me, especially having a grandson with special needs. Love and patience is my number one priority for a child's development.
Vanessa can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision
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Eugenia G.


Monroe, CT

$24-28/hr10 yrs exp

I am a mother of two grown girls and a grandmother of a 3-year-old boy who is special needs. I feel very blessed. I am looking for minimum of 30 hrs per week to care for children. I am a hard working energetic woman in her mid 50's. I'm able to assist with care of children, young adults, adults, light cooking, errands, crafts...
Eugenia can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping
5.0
"Jeannie was a blessing to our family! Thank you for being a great support in transporting our 4-year-old daughter to and from Daycare/School for over half a year. Highly recommend! "

Katherine R.

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Tiffany V.


Danbury, CT

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Adventure Seeker With A Passion For Teaching!

Hi my name is Tiff 33 years old. I just got married in October to my amazing husband. I love being outdoors, hiking, nice long walks, going to s nice beach. I have fun and new adventures and am also willing to learn new things from all ages. I started working with children when I was in high school for all ages infant to 12th...
Tiffany can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

Early Education

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Redding, CT

Joann D.

4.0

Joann was a companion for a few months to our elderly parent before they started hospice. She provided great conversation, daily care, including light house keeping. She is very caring and knowledgeable of elderly care.

- Valerie F.

Alexandra V.

5.0

Allie was with us for about 6 months. My daughter was 2.5 at the time and absolutely loved Allie. She was caring, calm, and always patient. While I was working, I never had to even think about the well-being of my child. I always felt at ease knowing that she was in good hands with Allie. Allie...

- Nina D.

Gianina L.

5.0

Gianina is a treasure! She is the total package. My family adores her. The care for my handicapped daughter was impeccable. Gianina approach is kind, caring, gentile. We love her. If my family , I would take her with us! There is not a more loving, hard working, family oriented person. Anyone who...

- Anna A.

Eugenia G.

5.0

Jeannie was a blessing to our family! Thank you for being a great support in transporting our 4-year-old daughter to and from Daycare/School for over half a year. Highly recommend!

- Katherine R.

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