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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Seymour, CT

The average rate is $19/hr as of November 2024

The average years of experience for special needs caregivers is 5 years

Special needs caregivers in Seymour, CT

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Pauline C.


Seymour, CT

$15-32/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny/Babysitter/Helper Available

4.1

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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, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"We spoke with Pauline on the phone - excellent communication, very efficient, and very helpful. We didn't hire Pauline only because our plans changed but she would have been a good fit for our needs; we will keep her in favorites for possible future job...

Doug M.

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Vanessa C.


Seymour, CT

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Fun And Caring Nanny

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, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

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.

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Gracie Z.


Seymour, CT

$15-20/hr

Special Needs

Hi:) My name is Gracie and I am 18 years old. I graduated from high school last year and have been nannying in the mean time. My goal is to save up enough money and be able to travel full time! I have been babysitting for 6 years and during that time I had experience with children on the spectrum, children with cystic fibrosis,...
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Scott B.


Seymour, CT

$30-40/hr8 yrs exp

Background In Spectrum Care And Special Needs

Assumption a Former EMT I had the opportunity to work with nearly every walk of life. My original was to go into therapy or social work, as I began my post graduate career working at a private boarding school with kids on the spectrum and with varying levels of disabilities. My role was to provide programming focused around...
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Pauline C.


Seymour, CT

$10-20/hr2 yrs exp

Caring For Any Child

I have worked a special needs class for a year with kid, ages 4 to 6-years-old with classes averaging between 7 to 10 children. For the last 6 months, I also have watched a 16-year-old boy with Down sydome who also has autism. After school and when Parents go out on dates .
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Elizabeth C.


Seymour, CT

$18-23/hr

Paraprofessional

I have been a special education paraprofessional for 4 years at a school in Bridgeport. I am experienced with adhd, autism and seizure disorders
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Scott B.


Seymour, CT

$30-40/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Caregiver Specializing In Youth Development

I have over a decade working with kids in aquatics, athletics, recreation, health/wellness, fitness, emotional/social regulation, and years of experience working in ABA setting with kids with special needs. My career primarily focused on creating, staffing, and supervising programs centered in these areas, but the true reason...
Scott can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Jenna B.


Seymour, CT

$15-25/hr7 yrs exp

I'm Jenna, I've been working with kids or all ages for about 7 years now. I've been a tutor and I volunteer all summer for special needs kids. I've also been a dance teacher. Further, a babysitter with 7 years of experience. With this I've worked with kids of all ages and have gone from changing diapers to bring kids to baseball...
Jenna can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Tatiana B.


Hamden, CT

$10-30/hr6 yrs exp

Part Or Full Time Caregiver

My name is Tatiana, I am a warmhearted, helpful, and caring individual. Not only am I a care giver but also a friend. Not only seniors, but those who are in need of caring, company, whatever it may be. My work, time, and love for children and those with special needs has open my heart up to many individuals in need.
Tatiana can also help with: Personal care, visiting physician, home modification, hospice services, live-in home care
5.0
"Tatiana is very kind in caring for my sister. She arrives on time and does whatever is needed."

Care member

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Tatiana B.


Hamden, CT

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Full-Time Or Part-Time Caregiver

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

Hello there, I am a kind, responsible, outgoing, reliable caretaker. I recently graduated from SCSU with a bachelors degree in criminology and sociology, looking for some part time work and family to help assist. All four years of high school I have worked in a group called "best buddies" working with special needs children...
Tatiana can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Tatiana worked with our family for 16 months and was excellent. We have 3 kids (ages 9-12) and a very rambunctious large lab and a crazy schedule. She was reliable, on time and flexible. Our needs would sometime change week to week or season to season and she...

Karin O.

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Cassidy C.


West Haven, CT

$22-28/hr7 yrs exp

Hello!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I have many years of experience working with kids and adults with disabilities. I have worked three summers at a camp for people with disabilities and got to meet so many amazing people through it. I also have worked as a personal care assistant. I love getting to know each person I work with. I have experience working...
5.0
"Cassidy is very caring, conscientious and professional. We enjoy her friendly personality! She has been wonderful helping us meet our disabled family member's weekly needs-- primarily helping her get to the doctor, shopping and appointments."

Nancy P.

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Ikami B.


Hamden, CT

$25-35/hr5 yrs exp

Pct

As an experienced care giver with special needs, I am able to give the best of me to my clients, I have experience with enfants, young and adults with Cognitive Disabilities, Mobility Challenges, Seizure Disorder, Epilepsy, Blindness, Visual Impairment, Spinal cord Injuries, Quadriplegic, Development delay, Autism... I am able...
5.0
"She was very caring and loving with my mom. She went above and beyond. She gave showers daily and cooked very nice meals. My mom wouldn't eat for anybody but as soon as Ikami came to work she would start smiling and eat every meal Ikami cooked."

Taheeah B.

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Courtney C.


Sandy Hook, CT

$20-30/hr6 yrs exp

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...
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Megan F.


Shelton, CT

$13-18/hr3 yrs exp

Experienced Child Care Provider

Hello! I am a college graduate and third grade literacy tutor with experience in child care. I am the eldest of four children, and provided babysitting for multiple children households during high school for three years. I have received first aid and CPR training through my previous work assisting special needs adults in their...
Megan can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Megan has been with our family for nearly 3 years, caring for my 3 children. When she started, my youngest was 2 years. Megan is responsible and is able to enforce schedules with the children. She is also a responsible driver and has driven my children from school...

Jaya V.

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Tyla S.


Naugatuck, CT

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Fun And Trustworthy Mom Of Two Looking To Babysit/nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I know how hard it can be to trust someone new with your little ones because I am a mom too. Rest assured that I will give the same love, care and attention to your children that I would my own. I like to play and dance to music, arts and crafts, play outside, do a sensory activity or maybe even bake a special treat. I have...
Tyla can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Tyla was great with our 3 year old daughter. She absolutely loved her. We definitely recommend hiring."

Brian G.

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Denise S.


Oxford, CT

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver Available

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.

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Nicollette S.


Hamden, CT

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Nicollette and I am excellent with children! I consider myself patient, professional and having a sharp eye for details. I am experienced with potty training, children with special needs, enjoy outdoorsy activities, help with homework, love music! You name it! My goal is to meet awesome families and provide...
Nicollette can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CNA

CPR

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Shaniece P.


Hamden, CT

$20/hr6 yrs exp

Caring, Cultured & Committed

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello there, I have over 5 years of experience working with children, from teaching to working in a residential setting. I love to plan and execute engaging activities so down time will always be productive when I'm around. I can help with Cooking/Meal Preparation and light cleaning. Newborns are welcome! I'm CPR trained,...
Shaniece can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Taylor Z.


Hamden, CT

$20-28/hr7 yrs exp

Childcare Experience

Hello! My name is Taylor Z. and I am currently searching for a full time position with the right family. I have ample amount of childcare experience. I have worked in a daycare with children ages 6 months to 5 years. I have experience with special needs children after volunteering at ability beyond for the past 2 summers. I also...
Taylor can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, travel, carpooling & more
5.0
"Taylor was great! She was reliable, attentive, and easy to work with. Always very flexible and was very good about helping around the house. She went above and beyond for my family! I would recommend her to anyone! "

Care member

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Dustina A.


Ansonia, CT

$15-30/hr10 yrs exp

I have been an employee for The Kennedy Center for almost 16 years and have a great deal of experienced with behavior issues and maintaining great relationships with people who might seem a bit challenging. I also have a relative who has exhibited behaviors that need compassion and understanding and I have given every effort...
5.0
"Dustina is an efficient and excellent worker."

Gladys S.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Seymour, CT

Pauline C.

5.0

We spoke with Pauline on the phone - excellent communication, very efficient, and very helpful. We didn't hire Pauline only because our plans changed but she would have been a good fit for our needs; we will keep her in favorites for possible future job opportunities.

- Doug M.

Vanessa C.

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 health-wise. She was so easy to...

- Morgan W.

Tatiana B.

5.0

Tatiana is very kind in caring for my sister. She arrives on time and does whatever is needed.

- Care member

Tatiana B.

5.0

Tatiana worked with our family for 16 months and was excellent. We have 3 kids (ages 9-12) and a very rambunctious large lab and a crazy schedule. She was reliable, on time and flexible. Our needs would sometime change week to week or season to season and she was good about communicating what...

- Karin O.

Cassidy C.

5.0

Cassidy is very caring, conscientious and professional. We enjoy her friendly personality! She has been wonderful helping us meet our disabled family member's weekly needs-- primarily helping her get to the doctor, shopping and appointments.

- Nancy P.

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Ratings for Seymour, CT special needs caregivers listed on Care.com

Average Rating4.5 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in Seymour, CT are rated 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 8 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.