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Skylar S.


Sherman, CT

$25/hr7 yrs exp

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Hi families! My name is Skylar. I am 22 years old and live in Sherman, CT. I graduated in December from CCSU with a bachelors degree in Elementary Education. I have been working with children since I was 15 years old in a number of different settings and age groups. I have 3 years of experience working with infants as young as 2...
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Ashley R.


New Milford, CT

$25/hr8 yrs exp

Full-Time And Part-Time Caregiver For Children And Pets

5.0

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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have had many years of experience working with children. I have been nannying/babysitting since I was 13. I have experience working with special needs children as well as babies. I work at a camp year round and I am in charge of a 4 different age groups every week of the summer and same goes for off season. I have been working...
Ashley can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"From the moment we first met Ashley, we knew she was exactly who we wanted to look after our kids. And we were happy to see, that we were correct. Most importantly, the kids (6 and 8 years old) were happy with her. When the kids came home from school, she would...

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Isabelle C.


Brookfield, CT

$18-22/hr7 yrs exp

Very Reliable!

I am a certified babysitter for years. I love children of all ages and have experience watching them. I am available to help with school work. I can offer overnight care, and am good with animals so they are not a problem. I also have experience with some special needs kids. I do have a job but I do not work weekday mornings and...
Isabelle can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Isabelle has become one of the family! She is easygoing and if available, ready for unplanned circumstances. She is fantastic with my boys (3 and 1.5 years old) and the 2 large dogs(Rottie and German Shepherd). We have been using her for over a year and totally...

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Gabriella! I have a lot of experience as a caretaker and nanny for young children. I love being in the helping role for other people. I consider myself a calm, kind and patient human being. I have a flexible schedule! If you have not found anyone yet please let me know. Sincerely Gabriella
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Loren L.


New Fairfield, CT

$25-28/hr1 yrs exp

Empty Nester Available To Watch Your Children!

Hi! I live in New Fairfield and am a mom of 21-year-old twins. As an empty nester, I miss being around children and would love the opportunity to care for your child(ren)! I am currently available for the summer, so I'd love to be able to put my parenting skills to good use! I also have years of experience working with adults...
Hi I am a college student at the university of Connecticut hoping to join the pre-med path. I am CPR certified and am also an emt. I have worked in the hospital ER for two years, due to Covid I decided to take a break. I am comfortable with caring for children, special needs, and helping out elderly. I am very patient,...
Stephannie can also help with: Light cleaning, dementia, transportation, errands, meal prep
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Natalie B.


Brookfield, CT

$17-25/hr10 yrs exp

Reliable Caregiver

I am a Mom who's worked in human services for over 20 years. I have experience with special needs, kids and the elderly. My degree is in human services, so I have been able to hold various positions within the human services field. Please gand we can discuss your needs.
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Debra D.


Poughquag, NY

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

LPN.

I've been a Lpn for 35 plus years. I have a vast amount of expierence with all age groups. Looking to care for you or your loved ones
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Carolyn T.


New Milford, CT

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny-Live Out Available

Hello! I began volunteering at my local Cerebral Palsy Center when I was 14 yrs old, and continued volunteering, eventually landing employment as a teacher and client coordinator there. That was where it all started. I have since worked with adults and children with Autism, MS, Down Syndrome, etc. I am a Speech/Language...
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Reily W.


Poughquag, NY

$17-21/hr3 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter/Big Sister

I have been babysitting since I was 12 years old. I started as a mother's helper to my aunt and still babysit her kids today. In the past I babysat my little brother when my mom went back to work. I have experience watching multiple kids of different ages as well kids with special needs. I enjoy interacting with kids, doing...
Reily can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Brenda L.


Pawling, NY

$20/hr5 yrs exp

Experience Sitter Looking For Part Time Job

With seven years of experience caring for the elderly and five years driving children and special needs adults as a school bus driver, I've developed patience, safety awareness, and a nurturing approach-qualities essential for childcare. As a bus driver, I ensured children felt safe, listened to, and cared for, especially...
Skills:

CPR

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Connie C.


Wingdale, NY

$25/hr5 yrs exp

Patient Miracle Worker

I am the mother of two children on the Autism Spectrum and through hard work got both to speak. One now attends college and the other lives at home with us as unfortunately she is not as high functioning. For our daughter I ran an at home ABA program for nearly a decade. I know the challenge, effort and patience it takes to help...
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Madeline D.


Bridgewater, CT

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny/Babysitter Available

Hi! My name is Madeline. I am looking for babysitting jobs after school or on Saturday nights for date night. I am also happy to help with pets, cooking dinner, & cleaning. I began babysitting and training to be a summer camp counsellor at 13. I was hired at the camp as a counsellor when I was 16, where I continued to work...
Madeline can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Hi, I'm Mary Carolyn (Carly) and I have a rich background in childcare, having cared for children aged 0-13, worked with special needs clients aged 8-23, and worked as a nanny for a3-month-old. Additionally, I worked as a private piano teacher for a home school group and enjoy implementing music in the lives of kids. Currently I...
Mary Carolyn can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Kathleen O.


Brookfield, CT

$17-30/hr8 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.
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Dianne D.


Poughquag, NY

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

I have been an LPN for 25 years and have enjoyed taking care of many people with varied needs. I am dependable, respectful and happy to care for those in need. I love bedside nursing and assisting those in need to promote their best quality of life.
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Megan W.


Wingdale, NY

$30-35/hr4 yrs exp

Care Giver/nanny

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am 32 years old. I currently am a stay at home mom with a 2-year-old and a 9-month-old. I have much experience watching children and working with children with special needs. I also have extensive care and knowledge with working with elderly and mentally challenged adults. I cared for a woman for 14 years who unfortunately...
Megan can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Lauren L.


New Fairfield, CT

$25-30/hr6 yrs exp

Experienced 39yo Female (First Aid/CPR/AED And Psych/autism Background)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I'm looking for a childcare position within the New Fairfield/Danbury area. I am 39 and do not have any children of my own. I love children and I have experience with infants, toddlers, and those with special needs. I have a BA in psychology and continued on to grad school and have since worked as an ABA therapist for children...
Lauren can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

Vanessa A.


New Milford, CT

$20/hr10 yrs exp

SAHM Available To Help Out

I am a mom of 3 and a former special needs preschool teacher. I have a masters in education, and am NYS certified. I love kids, and pets! I love working with children, and have experience in both special and general education. I have basically worked with kids my whole life, and am a mom to 3 of my own (8, 6 and 3 years old). I...
Vanessa can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

CPR

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