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Saul O.


Riverhead, NY

$17-50/hr10 yrs exp

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Hey there! I'm a 22-year-old with a strong sense of discipline, here to help make your life easier and stress-free. From healthy cooking and grocery shopping to tackling errands and cleaning, I'm all about getting things done with care and efficiency. I'm reliable and easy to talk to, with a knack for task management and...
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Danielle F.


Riverhead, NY

$22-30/hr1 yrs exp

Fun Sitter

I have 4 years of experience of caring for elders in their home & nursing home setting. I can help with Travel, Cooking/Meal Preparation, Laundry, & housekeeping. I have my license & car. I have my CNA, I'm CPR & first aid certified. I have also worked with special needs.
Danielle can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

CNA

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Angela B.


Mattituck, NY

$25-40/hr10 yrs exp

Available For All Caregiving

I'm Angela, I am a mom of two and a certified home health aide. I have extensive experience with children and special needs children. my experience range in all ages and I am committed to providing the best and most professional job performance. I'm very patient, loyal and caring. I look forward to hearing from u and getting to...
Angela can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

Hello! I'm a paraprofessional with a psychology degree and enjoy working with kids and adults of all ages. I'm flexible and willing to learn new things and have been working on my RBT training and already work with one individual with ASD. I was on the track team at CCSU so I love to stay active and have a specialty in math...
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Reese S.


Southampton, NY

$22-50/hr6 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny In Southampton

Experienced and reliable Nanny with over 5 years of experience caring for children and their families. Having grown up in a large, tight-knit family I spent most of my childhood and adolescence taking care of my younger cousins and sibling. Throughout highschool and my first year of college I nannied for several families and...
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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: Errands, meal prep, dementia, light cleaning, companionship, mobility assistance & more
I have worked as a pca and hha for several years. I love to cook and I do not mind straightening up or doing laundry. I can also help with daily routines and goals you may have. I am comfortable around pets as well.
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Angela B.


Mattituck, NY

$30-35/hr5 yrs exp

Willing To Come To You Special Needs Children!!

I am a certified home health aide, and a a mother of two older kids with special needs. Autism and ADD/adhd experienced along with severe anxiety . I'm great with animals, and looking to care for others. 22 years experience..
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Karen R.


Southampton, NY

$13-20/hr10 yrs exp

I am a 53-year-old married mother of three. I have taken care of special needs children and adults for 20+ years. I also took care of my handicap sister and my mother with dementia before having to place them in a nursing home. I am available weekdays
Karen can also help with: Light cleaning, transportation, errands, meal prep, dementia
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Alivia C.


Westbrook, CT

$17-20/hr4 yrs exp

Care For Children That Have Disabilities/Special Needs

I spent most of my high school experience working with students who have special needs! I participated in Unified sports and volunteered with Westbrook's Buddy Baseball team! I was partnered to work with a young student who struggled with developing social skills and who struggled with ADHD during my last year of high school and...
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Alyssa K.


Westbrook, CT

$17-25/hr

Paraprofessional

I've been working as a paraprofessional in an elementary school for the past year and have grown to love working with children with special needs. I've learned how complex yet intelligent they are and have made amazing progress with them throughout the year. I work on self help skills (potty training, bathing, hair brushing...
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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, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Karen R.


Southampton, NY

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

I am a 53-year-old mother of 3. I worked with special needs children for 20 plus years before having my own children. Since then I've been watching children in my home , including some with autism.
Karen can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

I am mom of a special needs child ( Downs Syndrome) so I have firsthand experience with special needs requirements and how to go about helping and caring for them on a daily basis. I do not have a car but I have no problem getting to work. I am reliable and a fast learner as well. I hope to be given the chance to help take care...
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Brenda S.


Ivoryton, CT

$25-50/hr10 yrs exp

Caring, Compassionate And Dependable Caregiver

For over 20 years I have worked with individuals with various special needs and challenges so my experience is quite diverse. I am so passionate about what I do I am a guardian for a gentleman with developmental disabilities. During my profession I have worked with individuals with autism, behavioral issues, developmental...
Hello! I'm Hayley, an experienced and compassionate caregiver with a strong background in caring for children. Having grown up with a brother on the autism spectrum, I've developed a deep understanding of the unique needs and challenges faced by children with autism. My approach is individualized, patient, and nurturing. I...
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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: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

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Vicki P.


Niantic, CT

$16-19/hr10 yrs exp

Mother Of 6, Grandmother Of 17

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I'm an extremely active, fun-loving mother of 6 (now adult) children and 17 grandchildren. I enjoy outdoor activities, creative play, helping out around the house and just generally caring for others. I'm an avid gardener and enjoy sharing my love for nature with both children and adults. I'm excited to spend my days seeing the...
Vicki can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

I have done private in home cases for about 5 years. I've done toileting, bathing, food prep, housekeeping, meds, doctor appointments, grocery runs. I've also worked at two health agencies as companion and one of those were for special need individuals . I'm CPR/ first aid certified . I'm very good with kids , I'm a peoples...
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Brenda S.


Ivoryton, CT

$20-45/hr10 yrs exp

One of a Kind Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My work experience is quite diverse. I worked with a family with 4 children from 5-12 yrs old, inner city children, teenage runaways and currently work with individuals with disabilities such as autism, developmental disabilities, traumatic brain injury, etc. The care provided to individuals and their families may include daily...
Brenda can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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