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Special needs caregivers in Riverside, CT
Shauntel H.
Riverside, CT
$17-22/hr
I am currently in college for a social work major and minor in psychology. Future, I would like to work with families and children in the healthcare field. I am outgoing and willing to try new opportunities.
Shauntel H.
Riverside, CT
$25-35/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hi! My name is Shauntel. I am a recent graduate majoring in social and minor in psychology. I love to spend time with kids and aspiring to be a behavior analysis/ social worker. I have experience with kids ages of 4-18 years old. I have experience with children with special needs and experience in counseling as well. I like to...
Shauntel can also help with: Meal prep, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CNA
CPR
Kianza R.
Stamford, CT
$30/hr • 9 yrs exp
Versatile Caregiver For Children And Adults With Special Needs
4.8
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Kianza, and I currently work for a non-profit organization, providing care for adults with special needs in a home-based setting. I have a rich background in child care, having been a preschool teacher for seven years and working part-time at the Stamford Youth camp after-school program during that time.
I am in...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Kianza is fantastic!! She was my daughter's teacher at daycare/preschool and my daughter absolutely loves her. When my daughter headed to kindergarten, we asked Kianza if she'd babysit for us for date nights, etc. We were so excited when she agreed. Kianza is...
Cami O.
Sibila J.
Stamford, CT
$20-35/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
Hi! I'm a nanny with four years of experience with babies up to teenagers. I'm was an art teacher when I lived in Brazil and would give classes to kids of all ages including those with special needs. I speak English and Portuguese and some Spanish. I'm easy going, punctual and honest. I like to cook and prefer cooking healthy...
Sibila can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Sibi is a kind, patient, trustworthy and creative caregiver. She helped us with our 5 and 7 year old children overseeing home school, playtime and meals. She is punctual, hardworking and fun. Any family would be lucky to have Sibi helping with the care of their...
Lindsay L.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I am currently a college student at SUNY Purchase. In the past I have worked at a summer camp with all ages of children, babysat numerous times, taught Sunday school lessons for many years, and I am an aide for special needs children through BOCES!
Amanda can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
5.0
"Amanda was great. On time, professional. Quickly helped my two children acclimate to her. She drove them home safely. My children were happy. She cleaned my dishes! She really went above and beyond. Great hire!"
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Cinthia I am 22 years of age and I have been working in the medical field for over 5 years now. I have plenty of experience working with seniors. I was a caregiver/medtech at Paramount Senior Living Facility for 3 years. I have experience working with dementia and special needs patients. I hope I will be a good fit...
Cinthia can also help with: Respite care, hospice services, errands, light cleaning, meal prep, dementia & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Care didn't give me the option to review for childcare, but this is a nanny review! Cinthia was absolutely amazing! She helped care for my daughter from 4-7 months of age. Unfortunately we're moving out of the area otherwise we would keep Cinthia forever! Our baby...
Samantha G.
5.0
(7)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I have worked with children in different capacities for over 20 years. I have been a teacher, advocate, crisis interventionist, nanny, case manager, and mother. I have raised my young adult sons. I have a Master's degree in Social Work, and was working in the field until I had my sons. I worked as a special needs teaching...
Kathy can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"I can't say enough good things about Kathy. She watched our son from age 4 months till he started at a pre-k school at 2.5 She was so kind nurturing and cared for our son as if he was her own. She was mindful of his egg allergy and made my husband and I feel safe...
Care member
3.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I have a bachelors degree in History and teaching. I've taught children in schools, have been a nanny to 3 children (so more than one child is totally fine), speak Portuguese fluently, as I have lived in Brazil and went to a Federal university there, and am a very warm and caring person. I have years of experience with...
Amanda can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
5.0
(1)
I have a teenage son with ASD and I have been working with children with special needs for the last six years. Having had a special needs child has transformed my life, and I am deeply committed to working with children and their families. Without the support, my son would not be where he is, so the second half of my life is...
5.0
(13)
Hired by 16 families in your neighborhood
I know English, Spanish, and some Japanese! I have 8 years of experience in childcare. Alongside my commitment to child development, I am a certified Pediatric Sleep Consultant! Additionally, I am currently studying Psychology to become a Criminal Psychologist, a separate but equally passionate interest of mine.
With...
Solange can also help with: Craft assistance, travel
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Solange was a life saver for my family during a bad snow storm! She made the trek out to help watch my son for the day and we couldn’t be more grateful. Not only that but she was absolutely attentive, responsible, and professional. My son had such a fun day and it...
Katherine S.
Amanda R.
Greenwich, CT
$10-15/hr • 10 yrs exp
Fun, Compassionate, Creative Babysitter With Over 15 Years Experience
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have over 15 years of experience working with babies and children. I started when I was 16, working at Children's Day School in Greenwich, CT. I have experience with all ages from infant to school aged. I also have experience working with multiple children at a time. Most recently I was a nanny for two school aged boys. I have...
5.0
"Amanda was amazing with our 3 boys! She went the extra mile and helped clean up while they were napping. She engaged all the children and they were happy and safe. We would definitely use her again!"
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a professional, mature, fun mom of 3 Kids. I have a Masters degree in counseling & have been a therapist for special needs & regular ed kids, I currently am a part time house manager as well as help with a special needs 5-year-old. I have been a substitute teacher, worked as a case manager with medical patients volunteered...
Carol can also help with: Carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Carol has been such a huge help with our daughter.
She has patience beyond belief, is sweet and very reliable.
I never had to worry if Carol would show up as scheduled.
My daughter thinks she is great, and that's what is so important.
I would highly recommend...
Marylou R.
Pablo R.
Stamford, CT
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
I am a seasoned caregiver with experiences working with the elderly having varied medical conditions in the comforts of their home, hospital, group homes, day program and nursing home.
Presently, I work with special need people having developmental delay and various intellectual, psychological and physical disabilities.
I am a...
5.0
"I've know Pablo through work for the past 2 years now, he has been one of the most caring, loving person I've come across since work in this field. What I love about Pablo is that he treats our clients like family, he makes them feel comfortable, he goes above and...
Jennyfer J.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I was born and grew up in Greenwich, Connecticut, and I still live in this wonderful town. Childcare is my career and my passion, I truly love it; which is shown in my over 35 consecutive years of providing services to families in the community. Of these 35 years, I have about 20 years of experience working with children with...
5.0
"Debbie is fantastic! Always able to watch my son even at the last minute. My son absolutely loves her and asks to see her. She's very dependable and keeps my house tidy. She plays with him for the whole time and doesn't turn on the TV. My son has ADHD and she is...
Amanda J.
5.0
(1)
I work as a special needs tutor/mentor/coach. I am having great success with social skills, writing, math, science, social studies and homework assistance. Empathetic and patient to the core, I find ways to communicate and to teach that are fun and fulfilling. Happiness is often based on the child's success in moving forward and...
Esli M.
Stamford, CT
$35/hr • 10 yrs exp
P/T Professional Certified Caregiver For Monday & Wednesday (8-5)
5.0
(6)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Esli I'm a 43 years old mom, I really love to be around kids, I have 15 &11 boys.
I do understand what it means to love, care, teach, and make sure our kids are good & happy.
I worked as a professional caregiver for great families for many years since I came to this country ( 22 years ago), and still keep a good...
Esli can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Esli was a wonderful caregiver for our daughter. Over several months she proved herself to be kind, patient, attentive, and responsible with our daughter who she worked with from the time she was three months old. Esli's consistency and joy were a delightful...
Meredith H.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello. I am Santa. I have been working with children for about 15 years now. I've taken care of 18 months to 16 years. I love working with children. Monday-Friday from 8-3. I work as a teacher assistant with special need children. I have been working there for about 6 years now.
Santa can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Santa was a loving and responsible caregiver. We were sad to lose her."
Amber B.
5.0
(6)
Iam the daughter of a doctor, a surgeon, I use to go visit people with my dad, since I was a little girl. he is 75, he still helping others, and I will do the same way, never retired.
I have experience with Alzheimer's all stages, down syndrome, autistics, quadriplegics, lime brain disorder, aggressive alcoholics, blind people,...
5.0
"We hired Lila to manage our home 8 or 9 years ago. Lila does everything and is wonderful to work with-helpful, dependable, honest, and a self-starter. 5 stars."
Joan R.
5.0
(1)
I have been a counselor with special needs children and their families for 20 years. It takes a special person to work with special children and I am that person :)
Sarah W.
Norwalk, CT
$20/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I am a speech pathology major college student currently and I am looking for a new job opportunity . I am a very dependable and patient person with approximately 5 years of experience taking care of children, working with a wide variety of ages. I have had many different wonderful opportunities to interact with and care for...
Sarah can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Riverside, CT
Kianza R.
4.0
We first met Kianza a few years ago, when our oldest transitioned into the pre-K daycare class where she worked. Since then, we've had her babysit for our three children, as needed, over the years. She is sweet, responsible and dependable. She's been a pleasure to work with and our children...
- Christine O.
Sibila J.
5.0
Sibi is patient, reliable and just really great with kids! Anyone would be lucky to have her!
- Gina T.
Amanda F.
5.0
Amanda was great. On time, professional. Quickly helped my two children acclimate to her. She drove them home safely. My children were happy. She cleaned my dishes! She really went above and beyond. Great hire!
- Care member
Cinthia S.
5.0
Care didn't give me the option to review for childcare, but this is a nanny review! Cinthia was absolutely amazing! She helped care for my daughter from 4-7 months of age. Unfortunately we're moving out of the area otherwise we would keep Cinthia forever! Our baby girl lights up when she arrives and...
- Samantha G.
Kathy P.
5.0
Kathy is a rockstar. She was instrumental in helping us these last couple months—she knew how to interact with our girls, how to structure activities for them, when it was time to eat, when it was time to nap, etc. We’ve learned so much from her, and we’re sad we won’t be working with her as we move...
- Dan K.
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