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Find special needs caregivers in Rocky Hill, CT that you’ll love

60 special needs caregivers are listed in Rocky Hill, CT

The average posted rate is $21/hr as of March 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years

Special needs caregivers in Rocky Hill, CT

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Michael M.


Rocky Hill, CT

$30-50/hr9 yrs exp

Specialized Mentor, Tutor, And Friend

5.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm Mike! I am a 30-year-old special ed teacher living in Rocky Hill. I have been working in special ed for 9 years, specializing in adolescents (age 11-21) with challenging behaviors. I was a founding member of The Mill School in VT, a cutting edge school for this population. I currently teach math and science at Venture...
5.0
"Michael worked with my daughter through her freshman year this year. He provided homework help, studied for quizzes, tests, midterms & finals and previewed projects. His support of my daughter’s academics were invaluable and made the difference in preparing her...

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Kirstyn A.


Rocky Hill, CT

$17-50/hr

Nanny/ Certified Occupational Therapist

My true passion has always been working with kids, specifically children that have special needs. My passion led me to go to grad school and become a recently certified occupational therapist. I got my masters in occupational therapy and graduated this past December 2019. I have experience working with children with the...
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Irene P.


Rocky Hill, CT

$17-20/hr10 yrs exp

Pediatric Registered Nurse Taking A Break From Nursing, Would Enjoy Babysitting.

I am a 49-year-old registered nurse. I have worked with infants, and children in home care who are on ventilators, and have trachs, and G tubes. I am currently taking a break from Nursing. It would be a privilege to care for healthy children in their own home. I am outgoing, and love to keep children interested in activities...
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Ramona H.


Rocky Hill, CT

$25-35/hr5 yrs exp

Hired by 13 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My Name is Ramona and I am available for a one time sittings! Some background about me is I've been working in childcare for roughly 5 years. Since 2020 I have worked with multiple families as a nanny, on a schedule or on an as needed basis. I have taken a plethora of college classes pertaining to children such as early...
Ramona can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Irene P.


Rocky Hill, CT

$17-40/hr10 yrs exp

Energetic, Happy,and Outgoing Babysitter

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I enjoy taking care of infants, and children. I get along well with pets. I have an 8-year-old Bichon Frise (dog). I have also had many foster children in my care. I worked as a nurse for children, with special needs, in their homes.
Irene can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, travel, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Suzanne E.


Berlin, CT

$17-25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi, there! I'm an experienced caregiver and companion comfortable with special needs children and adults. I'm certified through DDS for individualized day and personal support. I'm generally available for part time or occasional requests. Please feel free to contact me to discuss your situation and see if we could be a good fit....
Suzanne can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Suzanne has been our son's nanny for more than a year. She's reliable and on time, and is always willing to be flexible, lend a hand around the house, or stay late if needed. She's great with our big dog too, and even checked on our house and was thoughtful and...

Kristy M.

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Taylor S.


Cromwell, CT

$32/hr8 yrs exp

Meet Taylor

Hi there, I'm Taylor and I have been babysitting for over 8 Years. I have experience working with all ages and also experience with special needs. I love taking care a kids.
Taylor can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

4.0
" Taylor is an energetic and fun person to be with."

Jon S.

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Sam O.


Farmington, CT

$10-15/hr6 yrs exp

Special Needs Provider

My friends daughter was very special needs and I would spend a lot of time playing with her and I would help to feed her and give her medicine anytime it was needed. I love to help kids who can't help themselves. I have been babysitting since I was 11 years old so I have almost 7 years of experience. I have my own reliable car...
5.0
"She is a very bubbly, fun person. She loves children and enjoys playing with them. She is very caring and watches for any sign of distress in the children."

Nichole L.

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Dian F.


West Hartford, CT

$17-25/hr10 yrs exp

My Name is Dian, I worked with the Seniors population for 20 years. I have had experience working with dementia patients, patients with colostomy care, mobility needs, medication reminders just to name a few. needs, I also worked with students with special needs for over 33 years. Helping others is my passion. I am from a large...
Dian can also help with: Mobility assistance, personal care, dementia, specialized care, meal prep, companionship & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

CPR

5.0
"Dian has a experience in both service area. she is a hard worker but at the same time caring and well detailed. she has over the years left a great impression on the lives of those she has served and their families. Dian has worked for over twenty years with...

Stanley F.

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Sandra W.


New Britain, CT

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Good day! Well, I started out working with autistic and developmentally disabled teens in California. I also worked at the YWCA with children K through 5 before and after school as a teacher. Some of the students attending were autistic or had ADHD. Now I am a behavior therapist working with autistic children one on one in the...
5.0
"Sandra takes her work seriously and was so wonderful with my mother that was in her 90s and had dementia. She always engaged in conversation and made sure she ate and took her meds. My mom passed in 2013 at age 94 and am glad Sandra was there to help when I had to...

Anna B.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am very reliable, trustworthy and patient. I love just being able to help and watch children grow and learn. This is a great experience because I can see them develop into the person that they will be one day. I can also help them learn and grow.
4.0
"Chelsea responded quickly and was professional and sweet."

Jennifer S.

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Silvana C.


Hartford, CT

$20-33/hr1 yrs exp

I Love The People Who Need More Care, Help, Love. I Like To Learn Different Things.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is silvanaI I offer my services like caregiver. 3 years of experience. I have car car and drivers license. I am very kind, sweet, lovely, caring, compassionate. Let me know if you are interested
5.0
"Among the many candidates that I have interviewed, Silvana stood out as the best candidate for the services that I requested for our baby's gender reveal party. Silvana is professional, punctual, and delivers as per the expectations. I have decided to hire Silvana...

Wilfried T.

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Sam O.


Farmington, CT

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi all! My name is Sam and I have over 10 years of experience in babysitting and special needs care. I am a mental health counselor specializing in children's behavioral health and have significant experience working with children of all ages and abilities. Specifically, I have worked with children with ADHD, ODD, depression,...
Sam can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"She has helped out with Vacation Bible School and in the church nursery. She is very good with children. Dependable, mature, caring and loving. I've watched her grow up into a very responsible teen. I would definitely hire her to watch our children here at the...

Cynthia D.

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Tiffany H.


East Hartford, CT

$25-26/hr10 yrs exp

A Little About Me:)

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hello, My name is Tiffany! I am 27 years old I have been working as a Nanny for 12 years. I have worked with children of all ages and have experience with children who have hearing loss and special needs. I took ASL in college as my foreign language. I incorporated that in my work even for hearing children as it is a great tool...
Tiffany can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"We hired Tiffany back in 2017 to watch our son who was 9 years old and has some special needs. She did a few days a week after school as well as a Friday or Saturday for date night alternating with another sitter we hired same year. Tiffany has been amazing and we...

Kim P.

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Suzanne E.


Berlin, CT

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Super Nanny

I love to help parents with every aspect of child care and homemaking. Everyone needs and extra pair of helping hands from time to time to make a busy life work!
5.0
"We hire Suzanne several times a year to house sit and care for our dog when we travel, She's top of the line, as far as we're concerned: trustworthy, upbeat, professional, flexible, great with dogs, goes above and beyond. Not only that, she's truly pleasant and is...

Jama C.

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Ruth K.


Portland, CT

$17-25/hr3 yrs exp

Fun Nanny/Sitter

I love meeting and caring for children of all abilities! In my pursuit of becoming a teacher I have taken countless courses on how to help children with varying needs. For four years I was a coach in my hometown's Unified Sports Program. I have counseled/directed at a summer camp for 6+ years, working closely with many different...
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Nicole M.


Berlin, CT

$17-22/hr10 yrs exp

Childcare Provider/Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'm CPR/First Aid certified. I have over 10 years of experience working in the childcare field. I'm also a Sign Language Interpreter and proficient in Spanish. I have experience working with infants, toddlers, and children with special needs. I have a drivers license. Date: 2024 To whom it may concern, I would like to...
Nicole can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Nicole is one of the best babysitters my son has had. She keeps him engaged and is so patient with him. I would highly recommend her to anyone in need of a babysitter/ nanny!"

Brooke L.

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Dian F.


West Hartford, CT

$18-20/hr7 yrs exp

Hello , my name is Dian. I have been working in the field of Special Education and with Seniors for 33 years. I am passionate about helping others to improve their quality of life. I am dedicated, caring, honest and a great team player. I am looking forward to speaking with you and to share more of my skill set.
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Mariah M.


Middletown, CT

$20-25/hr8 yrs exp

CNA, Caregiver For Special Needs As Well As Seniors

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I feel there is no other rewarding job than to help people and make a difference in someone's life. I am a very caring, lovable and outgoing person. I feel like I have a special way with children as well as adults and seniors. I'm able to build a great relationship and able to gain their trust with them, no problem. I am...
Hi! For the past 8 years I have babysat for children toddlers to pre-teens. In addition I have babysat children with special needs, I have also been a teachers assistant in an art class. I am very responsible and well organized, fun and energetic and I'm willing to help with other responsibilities. I am very comfortable with...
Erin can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Rocky Hill, CT

Michael M.

5.0

Michael worked with my daughter through her freshman year this year. He provided homework help, studied for quizzes, tests, midterms & finals and previewed projects. His support of my daughter’s academics were invaluable and made the difference in preparing her for her coursework. Michael’s...

- Care member

Suzanne E.

5.0

Suzanne has been our son's nanny for more than a year. She's reliable and on time, and is always willing to be flexible, lend a hand around the house, or stay late if needed. She's great with our big dog too, and even checked on our house and was thoughtful and caring enough to leave us a...

- Kristy M.

Taylor S.

5.0

I have known Taylor since she was two years old. She is a loving, caring, responsible young woman. She is dependable and always has a smile on her face very up beat ! Treats my daughter like and little sister. Love her !!

- Karen R.

Sam O.

5.0

She is a very bubbly, fun person. She loves children and enjoys playing with them. She is very caring and watches for any sign of distress in the children.

- Nichole L.

Dian F.

5.0

Dian has a experience in both service area. she is a hard worker but at the same time caring and well detailed. she has over the years left a great impression on the lives of those she has served and their families. Dian has worked for over twenty years with special needs students as well as...

- Stanley F.

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