Find Trusted Special Needs Caregivers Near Me in Sandy Hook, CT

Greetings! My name is Courtney and I am a female, looking to get back into direct care in a part time capacity. I come to Care. com with 5+ years experience working with an aging population with disabilities, both mental and physical. With my experience as a care giver to others, as well as my own innate capabilities as a...

Luigina D.

Sandy Hook, CT

$40-50/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am energetic and love to laugh! I am a responsible, dependable, fun loving caregiver. I love to take nature walks, go to playgrounds and cook/bake with kids. I love to read and use our imaginations to create games of learning and fun. I have all the Red Cross First Aid & CPR certifications and training for Adults, Children &...

Luigina can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling & more

Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Mary T.

Sandy Hook, CT

$17-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Caregiver

My experience caring for those with special needs is with my beautiful niece with Down Syndrome. I have helped my niece with everyday activities. We have learned to cook and bake meals for the family. We learned to swim, play sports, arts & crafts from painting to building bird houses. Anything that would put a smile on her...

Pauline C.

Seymour, CT

$15-32/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny/Babysitter/Helper Available

4.1

(7)

Hired by 20 families in your neighborhood

I have been watching children since high school. I did that for three years. After high school, I taught 2 and 3-years-old's in Sunday school. I also worked with a before and after-school program with children (from kindergarten to grade five) for a year (and was the site's leader). After a few years passed, I got married to a...

Pauline can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling & more

Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

5.0

"Pauline was amazing with our children. She is punctual and dependable. Our kids look forward to going to her home. "

Aaron C.

Vanessa C.

Seymour, CT

$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Fun And Caring Nanny

5.0

(3)

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I have many years experience as a Nanny. I've worked in an in-home daycare, a daycare center, and as a private Nanny. I've worked with children ages 4 months through 12 years old, including multiples at once. I also have several nieces and a nephew (with special needs) that I enjoy spending time with and caring for. I am a fun,...

Vanessa can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling

Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

5.0

"Vanessa was a wonderful caregiver to our infant son for four months this spring. He absolutely loved her and she was so attentive to him! She got him on a great schedule, played with him all of the time, and always let us know if he had a little fever or anything...

Morgan W.

Joann D.

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Professional And Experienced Care Provided - All Types Of Care

4.3

(7)

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I am a State of CT Registered Certified Nurses Aide/PCA-personal care assistant with over 25 years experience in all phases of home care such as Hospice, Dementia, Alzheimer's, Elder Care, Handicapped, Dept of Mental Rehab, Down Syndrome, Combative Patients, Special Needs Children. During my years as a CNA/PCA, I have received...

Joann can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, hospice services, errands, dementia, companionship & more

Skills:

Home Health Aide

CPR

CNA

5.0

"Joann recently took care of my 90-year-old mom who was recovering from Lung Cancer treatment and was then bedridden due to compression fractures in her back. Joann was dependable, kind and worked hard to help in any way she could. I recommend Joann and feel she is...

Care member

Paige W.

$18-24/hr • 9 yrs exp

Caring & Energetic Caregiver

5.0

(1)

Hi! I am looking for a family to work with and care for! I am 24 years old and just recently graduated from cosmetology school. Before cosmetology school, I career nannied & taught/directed at early childhood schools, I am looking to rejoin the babysitting world on the days I'm not working in the salon. I am energetic, active...

Paige can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling & more

Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

5.0

"Paige is wonderful! She has excellent communication skills and has been super flexible during a transitionary time for us which has been invaluable. She’s easygoing and goes with the flow, and always keeps our 2 little ones well entertained. We enthusiastically...

Care member

Eugenia G.

$24-28/hr • 10 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

I am a mother of two grown girls and a grandmother of a 3-year-old boy who is special needs. I feel very blessed. I am looking for minimum of 30 hrs per week to care for children. I am a hard working energetic woman in her mid 50's. I'm able to assist with care of children, young adults, adults, light cooking, errands, crafts...

Eugenia can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance

5.0

"Jeannie was a blessing to our family! Thank you for being a great support in transporting our 4-year-old daughter to and from Daycare/School for over half a year. Highly recommend! "

Katherine R.

Johanne D.

Shelton, CT

$28-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

CNA

5.0

(23)

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hello. I'm a certified nursing assistant /CNA/DCS Worker. I have over 20 years+ experience. I also have worked in nursing homes, assisted living and hospitals. I have work in private home and facilities. I also work with special needs adult and children I have experience caring for Dementia , Alzheimer's, Parkinson, Cancer,...

Johanne can also help with: Light cleaning, hospice services, home modification, errands, dementia, companionship & more

Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

5.0

"Johanne (aka Jojo) was an aid to my mother-in-law struggling with dementia. She is sweet, professional and skilled with no drama. She always gets the job done, and is a patient, fun and extremely capable provider. Any family would be lucky to have Jojo caring for...

Care member

Denise S.

Oxford, CT

$30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver Available

5.0

(1)

Hello, my name is Denise and for the past 15+yrs I have worked alongside families with loved ones with autism, both young and adult. I would prefer to stay local, Oxford, Southbury, Woodbury area however would travel further for the right family. Thank you for reading my profile!

5.0

"Very professional, knowledgeable, and outgoing. Seems to be a hard worker. Very personable."

Allyson D.

Lindsay N.

$17-21/hr • 1 yrs exp

I have experience working with children with special needs but am more than willing to start helping seniors with errands or at home.

Lindsay can also help with: Transportation, meal prep, light cleaning, errands

Valdirene M.

$17-28/hr • 10 yrs exp

Dedicated daycare provider with a loving, patient approach. Currently nurturing toddlers, but also have experience with special needs children. CPR certified, skilled in meal prep, playtime, child development, and more.

Valdirene can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance

Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

CPR

Abigail C.

Newtown, CT

$19-24/hr • 2 yrs exp

ABA Therapist

Hi, I'm Abi! I'm currently an Occupational Therapy (OT) student with a passion for helping others. I also work as a Behavioral Therapist at a Newtown school, where I support students in developing essential skills for their daily lives. My experience in both OT and behavioral therapy has equipped me with a unique set of skills...

Aline R.

Shelton, CT

$17-20/hr • 4 yrs exp

I am a nanny and also caregiver . I am a very patient person , love helping , taking to places, feeding, bathing , cooking And I follow directions what needs.

Natalie A.

$17/hr • 8 yrs exp

Hello! My name is Natalie and I am a graduate student at Penn State University. I'm a highly experienced childcare professional with over eight years of experience as a nanny, babysitter, child care attendant, and teacher. I've had the pleasure of working with a wide range of ages, from newborns to teenagers, and I have...

Natalie can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance

Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Kimberley K.

Shelton, CT

$17-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Educator/Caregiver Available

I have worked for over 20 years in the education setting with children and young adults with varying special needs. Some had emotional and behavioral issues, learning disabilities, cognitive functioning issues and many were on the Autism Spectrum. I also spent 3 years doing private duty work in the same field. I never considered...

Isha K.

$22-27/hr

I have had about three years of experience caring for children, adults, and/or people with special needs, ranging from infants to adults. Your loved one will get the help they need with me. I can give your loved one a monitored, secure, and stable environment with my certifications, including my certification in medicine, CPR,...

Isha can also help with: Meal prep, live-in home care, light cleaning, hospice services, errands, dementia & more

Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

Eugenia G.

$23/hr

I am new to special needs care. I have a grandson with special needs as I am hands on with him weekly and I am involved with his care at times. I have a natural ability to stay calm and understand others. I have compassion and empathy and a soft spot to help others.

Kathleen O.

Brookfield, CT

$17-30/hr • 8 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver Available

I am currently a resource teacher for students in kindergarten through 3rd grade. I have experience working with students in middle and high school as well. I have a background in Autism and Developmental delays.

Kayla G.

Southbury, CT

$17-20/hr • 2 yrs exp

Part-time Special Needs Caregiver