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Special needs caregivers in Riverside, CT

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Santa M.


West Harrison, NY

$22-30/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver Available

5.0

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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, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Santa was a loving and responsible caregiver. We were sad to lose her."

Amber B.

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Lila K.


Stamford, CT

$30-40/hr5 yrs exp

Souls In Need

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.

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Carol B.


New Canaan, CT

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Certified Counselor, Teacher And Child & Animal Lover

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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Sarah W.


Norwalk, CT

$20/hr5 yrs exp

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: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Debbie F.


Greenwich, CT

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced And Caring Babysitter With Great References

Hired by 5 families 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 I truly love it. I have over 10 years of experience. I enjoyed watching my daughter grow up and graduate from college. As a single mom, it wasn't easy, but I am a hard worker and love what I do. After my daughter...
Debbie can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Debbie has been amazing with my mom, shes compassionate and caring. My mom looks forward to her visits"

Care member

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Drita V.


White Plains, NY

$35-45/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Professional and personal 10 years plus experience with people in special needs, different age as well as diagnosis. CPR/ FIRST AID , PCT and HHA certified. Drive and have my own car. Looking forward to discuss your needs and give me a chance to make a difference with you/your loved one. Great references upon request. Thank...
5.0
"Drita is the most qualified, compassionate,empathetic person I have ever met. I always felt a sense of security when she handled me. Drita has a wonderful disposition, always positive and cheerful. She took care of all my needs and the household needs as well....

Leslie R.

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Bernadette B.


Port Chester, NY

$17-20/hr

Part-Time Caregiver

I have been a member of a program working with special needs individuals within communities. Some of the buddies that I work with regularly are senior citizens, some of which have begun to suffer from dementia. I have also experienced having to care for elder family members for prolonged periods of time. I have cleaned and...
Bernadette can also help with: Live-in home care, dementia, errands, personal care, meal prep, light cleaning & more
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Hailey P.


Greenwich, CT

$18-24/hr10 yrs exp

Graduate Student Caregiver

Hello! I am a current law student looking to support my first year of graduate education through local caregiving roles. I worked at a private club as a full-time babysitter for the members. I worked as a head camp counselor for ages four to five. I was a Nanny for two middle school boys. Many years of local weekend babysitting...
Hailey can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Yolanda H.


Mamaroneck, NY

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Full-Time Caregiver Available

I have assisted children with activities such as story time and toilet training. I have assisted special needs children. I supervised their playtime. I am able to drive children to activities and from school. I enjoy working with children and am understanding and responsible.
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

I worked with special needs children when I worked as a camp counselor. I also have a cousin that is special needs. I am passionate about caring for them because they are sincere and show me a whole different world that is amazing.
I went to Providence College where I received my BA in Elementary/Special Education. I then attended Grand Canyon University where I received my Masters in Autism Spectrum Disorders. I am currently finishing up my third year as an 8th grade special educator in Fairfield, CT. I have worked with students with a variety of...
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Rejoice B.


New Canaan, CT

$30-45/hr3 yrs exp

Rejoice

My name is Rejoice Monaghan. I am a very patient and passionate caregiver, I care for the elderly and special needs individuals. It is my calling and passion to become a caregiver. I'm also a student at NCC, studying to become an RN. I will take good care of your loved one as my own loved one. I am looking forward to hearing...
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Gabriella B.


Harrison, NY

$28/hr7 yrs exp

Hi Families!!!! Looking For A Full Time Long Term Nanny Position. Would Love To Hear From You.

Hi! My name is Gabriella, and I have been working in childhood education and as a nanny since 2018. With experience caring for children of all ages, I've developed a deep understanding of child development, safety, and fun, engaging activities. I'm 25 years old, responsible, reliable, and full of energy! While I recently...
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Carol B.


New Canaan, CT

$30-35/hr10 yrs exp

Tutor, Teacher, Caregiver, Special Education And Regular Education

I worked as a therapist with the Special Needs population for approximately 15 years. I became a substitute teacher within my home town teaching k-12. I absolutely love working with children and have extensive experience with families as well.
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Gorlana B.


Stamford, CT

$30-41/hr10 yrs exp

My Name Is Gorlana And I Have Been A Nanny For So Many Many Years, I Am A Fun Energetic, Cheerful,

I have been a dedicated and focused home manager &childcare professional nanny with over 10years of experience as a private nanny who excels at prioritizing, multi-tasking and excellent service to children and families. Adept at supervising children, developing and maintaining a secure and loving environment, coordinating daily...
Gorlana can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, travel, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

I am a kind and understanding person who has worked with kids with autism and I'm dedicated to helping and supporting kids with autism. My experience has given me an understanding of the special responsibilities of kids with autism
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Elda J.


Norwalk, CT

$17-30/hr8 yrs exp

Full-time Or Part-time Available

I have been working with special needs for eight years and with all ages. I love helping people. I am patient, kind, and trustworthy.
Hi Family, I am 23 Years old. Im from Westchester County, White Plains. I have 8+ years of experience also have experience with children with special needs and have received training in CPR and first aid. I have a driver license and clean driving record I am comfortable with meal preparation, bedtime routines, and helping with...
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Steve Jean S.


Greenwich, CT

$17-23/hr5 yrs exp

Responsible And Fun Sitter.

Hello, my name is Steve. I am a graduate of southern Connecticut state university. I was an art student. I love kids and have been babysitting since I was in my early 20's, I have references if you need. I also have been taking care of people generally the elderly since I was a teen. I took care of my mother before she passed....
Steve Jean can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Sudan C.


Rye, NY

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Having worked in childcare, I'm skilled at building meaningful connections with families to help children thrive. I'm compassionate, warm, responsible, and dedicated to creating a safe and nurturing environment where children can grow, develop, and follow their daily routines. I'm really excited about the chance to care for...
Sudan can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Riverside, CT

Santa M.

5.0

Santa was a loving and responsible caregiver. We were sad to lose her.

- Amber B.

Lila K.

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.

Debbie F.

5.0

Debbie has been amazing with my mom, shes compassionate and caring. My mom looks forward to her visits

- Care member

Drita V.

5.0

Drita has been a huge help to our family. Not only is she very knowledgeable in elder/dementia care (teaching us so much along the way), she is kind and patient. Her helping has given my father some much needed respite. And most importantly, she truly is a caring person.

- Laura C.

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