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Debra S.


Deep River, CT

$25/hr10 yrs exp

I Am A Mature Experienced Home Health/hosp Provide

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I have supported children, adults and seniors in many areas of need. I am experienced In yet not limited to medication dispensing, companionship, special needs, autism spectrum, hands on hygiene, bathing needs, wound care, behavior support, home health and hospice care for 25 years. I am certified in CPR and 1st aid. I find this...
Debra can also help with: Hospice services, dementia, light cleaning, companionship, home modification, errands & more
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

Medical Equipment Experience

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"Deb is a phenomenal caregiver. She’s smart, compassionate and professional. She cares deeply about the person she takes care of. She’s very dependable. Deb took care of my family member. Her care is top notch. I highly recommend her."

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I've been doing home care for about 4 years now. I have experience with hospice, dementia, special needs, etc.
Sophia can also help with: Meal prep, errands, dementia, respite care, hospice services, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

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Caroline S.


Willimantic, CT

$15-25/hr9 yrs exp

Babysitter/Nanny

Summer is right around the corner! I am a responsible and experienced nanny/babysitter looking for a family to work with over the summer. I have 9 years of experience sitting for children ages newborn to young teens, as well as experience working at a summer camp for ages 3-15. I have extensive experience working with children...
Caroline can also help with: Travel, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Patricia C.


Clinton, CT

$18-25/hr5 yrs exp

I have 5+ years in child care, ranging in all ages, and special needs care. Look forward to working with you!
Patricia can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Marrisa V.


Groton, CT

$13-20/hr5 yrs exp

Full-Time Caregiver Available

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hey! I'm Marrisa, I'm 24, and I'm currently a paraprofessional at a high school working 1:1 with a special needs student. Prior to this job, I worked at a daycare for about 2. 5 years and before that I was at a different daycare for about a year. I was mostly in infant and toddler classrooms, but I have experience with preschool...
Marrisa can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Early Education

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Patricia C.


Clinton, CT

$20-50/hr5 yrs exp

Hello! I grew up on the shoreline and it's where my passion for caregiving started. At the age of 16 I was introduced to a family looking for a nanny. It was a special circumstance, as their daughter was special needs. This yes led to the most rewarding discovery for myself, wanting to work with this community. Over the years I...
Patricia can also help with: Dementia, light cleaning, meal prep, companionship, mobility assistance, errands & more
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Linda T.


Deep River, CT

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Caregiver

Hi my name is Linda and I have been a caregiver to many clients with a variety of needs. My last position was live in for elderly lady in Boston for three years. I am now residing back in deep river Connecticut. I have taken care of clients with autism, ADHD, brain injury, amputation just to mention a few. I am looking for long...
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Angelle S.


New London, CT

$25/hr2 yrs exp

Hello!

I have 2 years of professional experience caring for children w/ special needs, as well as 8 years of personal experience. I was a Behavioral Tech. who cared for folks with ASD who often had other comorbidities, & provided behavioral therapy as well as teach fine motor skills, daily life skills, etc. I am CPR certified,...
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Alivia C.


Westbrook, CT

$20/hr8 yrs exp

Fun And Caring Sitter!

Hi my name is Alivia and I'm from Westbrook! I am attending SCSU for my Master's degree in Speech Pathology. Spring 2024 I graduated from UConn with a bachelor's degree in Speech Language and Hearing Sciences and minored in Early Childhood Education. I have much experience working with young children and both children and adults...
Alivia can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

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Debra S.


Deep River, CT

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Human Service Provider

I am a 54 YO married female who thrives being busy and engaged. I have managed a Group Home for Brian House Inc out of Chester Ct for 20 years concentrating on supporting individuals with behavioral and intellectual disorders. I operated my own in home childcare for 5 years when my children were younger. I have worked in the...
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Emily Y.


New London, CT

$15-25/hr3 yrs exp

Hi! I am a 25-year-old experienced childcare worker. I am a patient, compassionate, kind, and reliable person who loves working with children. I love the outdoors and being active, and I have a passion for helping others. My past experience includes working with children with special needs (ages 3-21), including children with...
Emily can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
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Angela T.


Waterford, CT

$10-25/hr1 yrs exp

Caregiver

I have worked with older adults and special needs people who have mental and physical disabilities over the summer, at Camp Harnkess. I was taught how to do lifts, help with direct care such as showering, brushing teeth, getting dressed, mobility, and feeding. I feel that I got a lot out of this experience, and am always happy...
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Allison W.


Gales Ferry, CT

$10-15/hr5 yrs exp

Certified Special Education Teacher Available For Part-time Care

Hello! I am a Certified K-12 Special Education Teacher taking a break from the classroom after the birth of my son. I have worked with diversely able children who require a variety of special assistance, ranging from behavioral support to physical aid over the past five years as an educator. I pride myself on my ability to meet...
Hello families! I am a graduate student studying speech-language pathology at UConn. I have extensive experience in childcare and special needs care which I have gained through my experience in roles as an infant and toddler teacher in a daycare setting, as a babysitter for a range of ages, and as a caretaker for individuals...
Madelyn can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Arianna R.


Higganum, CT

$19-30/hr4 yrs exp

Best Sitter Ever :)

Hi! I am 22 years old and I am in college to be an elementary school teacher, I also work at a seasonal restaurant throughout the year, and I am fluent in Spanish. I have a 3-year-old sister so I have learned to care for her and watch her grow as well as all my younger cousins. I have worked with different children, ages 5...
Arianna can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling & more
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Meghan W.


East Hampton, CT

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Hi, I'm Meghan! I'm 32 years old with about 15 years of experience working with children. Before I graduated from college in 2014, I had numerous child care jobs with kids who were anywhere from 2 months-12 years old. After graduating, I got a job as a case manager at a foster care agency where I worked for three years. In...
Meghan can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Haley S.


Jewett City, CT

$15-30/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Flexible Experienced Caregiver

I have worked with children with special needs for 10 plus years. From school settings to in home based care. Resume available upon request.
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Erin F.


Hebron, CT

$24-30/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver With Experience With All Ages

I have my RN and currently work fulltime at a detox. I'm a new mom looking to pick up a couple shifts a months and always enjoyed my time as a CNA. I have a 13-month-old son and being able to bring him with me would open up my availability. I am also CPR certified. I have worked with the elderly for multiple years serving...
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Sally D.


Clinton, CT

$21-25/hr10 yrs exp

I have extensive experience in childcare from 1987 to 2011. I was a nanny for 5 children for a professional family in Guilford and well as another professional family with 2 daughters in Woodbridge. I was a substitute teacher and a teacher's aide for the New Haven Board of Education Also, assisted with special needs children. My...
Sally can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

I have loved working with kids since I was a kid. I have cousins who are 7 and 9 years younger than me and once they were born I wanted to be able to babysit for them. When I turned 12 was old enough to take the babysitting course our local rec department offered and after that I took every opportunity to babysit. I started by...
Courtney can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping

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