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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, craft assistance, travel, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:
CNA
Special Needs Care
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:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"We have been using Kiamza for over two years now and our kids love her! I have two boys and she's really great with them. She's flexible, punctual, and trustworthy. I would 100% recommend her for kids/babies of any age."
Isis E.
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: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Sibi is patient, reliable and just really great with kids! Anyone would be lucky to have her!"
Gina T.
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, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
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: Dementia, meal prep, respite care, errands, light cleaning, hospice services & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
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...
Dan K.
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: Travel, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
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
"Reliable, professional and very loved by our family! "
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: Craft assistance, travel, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Early Education
5.0
"Awesome, fun, and loving individual "
Greer K.
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
"Pablo is an excellent worker. He's reliable, caring, and full of energy. Pablo takes pride in his work, he's always thinking of ideas to better service his clients. He has a deep understanding of the clients needs and take them very seriously. He's an avid...
Nancy B.
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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"I had the opportunity to meet Esli during our initial visit and I couldn't be more pleased. If it weren't for an unfortunate family situation I was super excited to work with Esli in taking care of my new born. I'm sure she'll be a delight to work with."
Dhara K.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been caring for children for 20 years, and I love kids (and pets!) I am patient, responsible, punctual and kind. I love helping kids learn new things, and as a bilingual English Spanish speaker, I can help your kids learn or improve their Spanish. I enjoy playing games and doing crafts and going on trips to the library,...
5.0
"So very dependable and great with my children! "
Kristy J.
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: Grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
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
"Lila is a person who likes to help others, she is very passionate about what she does, she is helpful, kind, honest and a great person"
Andres G.
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 :)
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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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