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Vanessa S.


South Salem, NY

$40-50/hr • 10 yrs exp

I am All Perfectly, And Wonderfully Made

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Hi, my name is Vanessa. And I am 44 years old and I'm currently looking for some work in my neighborhood. Something to keep busy in the mornings, Kids are special to me, especially having a grandson with special needs. Love and patience is my number one priority for a child's development.
Vanessa can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, travel, swimming supervision
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Gina M.


Pound Ridge, NY

$25-50/hr • 5 yrs exp

Fun Mom Of 2

5.0

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I'm a 43-year-old stay at home mom, and have two beautiful boys, one son is 16 and my younger is 12 and autistic. I've been raising children for 20 years and I love them all as if they were my own. Raising my son with special needs has been very enlightening and I take pride in his success. I feel comfortable caring for children...
Gina can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision
5.0
"Very patient, understanding and caring. "

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Carol B.


New Canaan, CT

$30-45/hr • 10 yrs exp

Certified Counselor, Teacher, Child & Animal Lover :)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a professional, mature, fun mom of 3 Kids. I have a Masters degree in counseling & have been a therapist for special needs & regular ed kids, I currently am a part time house manager as well as help with a special needs 5-year-old. I have been a substitute teacher, worked as a case manager with medical patients volunteered...
Carol can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

Early Education

5.0
"Awesome, fun, and loving individual "

Greer K.

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Carol B.


New Canaan, CT

$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Certified Counselor, Teacher And Child & Animal Lover

I have been a counselor with special needs children and their families for 20 years. It takes a special person to work with special children and I am that person :)
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Allison L.


Cross River, NY

$17-20/hr • 4 yrs exp

Summer Babysitter

Hi! My name is Allie and I am 19 years old. I have 4 years of experience with babysitting and have been with Care. com for 2 years. I'm available until August 15th and would love to help out with your family this summer. I haven't committed to any other jobs yet so I am very available. I have the most experience with 2yo-10yo...
Allison can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"My kids loved her, she was very nice to them!"

Abaz N.

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Lori M.


Cross River, NY

$29-35/hr • 10 yrs exp

Caregiver - Empty Nester Who Adores Children. Prefer Part Time/long Term

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I currently work for a family with a 3-year-old boy and a 5-year-old girl. When I began the baby boy was1month old, the girl was 2 years old. I joyfully care for their daily needs and nurture and teach them. We read stories, go on nature walks, create art, play, learn and do local field trips. They will both be in school full...
Lori can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Lori has been a wonderful care provider with our children and we couldn't be happier having her in our lives. She is professional, positive, trustworthy, and genuinely loving with our kids. She takes great care in helping them with schoolwork and does an excellent...

Chris M.

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Claudia G.


Danbury, CT

$20-25/hr • 3 yrs exp

Hi my name is Claudia. I worked for more than 15 year. My work was was with children with special needs in all the areas of learning development. Also I worked as a caregiver for infants and toddlers with developmental delays.
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Monique M.


Wilton, CT

$15-20/hr • 5 yrs exp

Lovely ,kind Women

I have worked with the elderly and clients with mental illness. Also worked as a vet tech for over 10 yrs and worked with special needs children I will treat your family member just as if they were my family member Thank you Monique
Monique can also help with: Dementia, meal prep, transportation, light cleaning, errands
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Julie K.


Wilton, CT

$50/hr • 10 yrs exp

Special Education Certified Prek-12. Coach. Literacy Specialist

Certified Special Ed teacher Pre-12. Reading and literacy specialist Certified coach. Swim gymnastics dancing and more. Pre vocational training hiking biking community integration dancing social skills .
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Geania P.


Danbury, CT

$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Patient, Energetic And Positive Person!

Hi parents , my experience with child with special need is with my son , who is autistic. Diagnosed when he was only 19 months. Since then I started my journey learning everything about autism and helping him in every area he needed. Today he is 22 years old, he works since 18 , and has become an incredible human being....
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Nicole L.


Somers, NY

$28-40/hr • 10 yrs exp

Honest And Reliable Part-time Caregiver Available

Hello! My name is Nicole and I live in Somers, NY with my husband and 2 children ages 7 & 3. I've had such a wonderful experience watching my children grow; however, this mommy is ready to get back into the swing of things! I'm an outgoing & honest caregiver; I absolutely love spending time with children. I'm CPR/AED & Pediatric...
Nicole can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Dinaja L.


Danbury, CT

$18-50/hr • 10 yrs exp

Senior Care

I have 10+ years of experience with elderly and I also have 3 children of my own. I am a very responsible, honest, reliable and hard working natural caregiver. I can cook, clean, and recording any medical needs ( such as vital signs/intake/output ) recording and documenting daily needs also meds and assist with doctor's...
Dinaja can also help with: Live-in home care, dementia, light cleaning, errands, companionship, hospice services & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

CNA

Home Health Aide

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Lauren C.


Somers, NY

$25-40/hr • 5 yrs exp

Personal Care Assistant

If you are looking for an experienced compassionate, reliable and patient individual to care for your needs I am available to help! I have years of experience working with the elderly as well as clients with special needs. My goal is to help support your physical, emotional and social needs by assisting with daily activities...
Lauren can also help with: Transportation, light cleaning, meal prep, errands
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Nenyelle F.


Wilton, CT

$20-33/hr • 10 yrs exp

I Love What I Do!!

Hi I'm Nenyelle I have been in mental health, behavioral health and DD over 15year! I love this field! I love watching and teaching individuals how to break though Barriers! Even if it's a smile that is still an accomplishment in my eyes! I'm a very hard worker and have the compassion for this field so I care though love and...
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Daisy P.


Danbury, CT

$25-50/hr • 10 yrs exp

Caregiver

I'm able to provide with all patient needs . And help with errands and necessities in there house . and also to give a total care if the patient need it .
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Paola S.


New Canaan, CT

$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny

Very lovely and careful with the child's. Responsible and patient. Family oriented. I've been working in the Canaan for the past 10 years
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Elizabeth N.


Danbury, CT

$15-20/hr • 5 yrs exp

Energetic, Fun, P/t, Responsible, Punctual, Flexible, Caregiver Available

Hi My name is Liz. I am a 25 yr Brookfield resident. I am 52, a mom of 2 grown children & looking for p/t work. Although I have never been an OFFICIAL (pd) "nanny" or adult caregiver before, I have held jobs teaching at schools, camps & my own businesses. This involved taking care of and being solely responsible for their well...
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Dinaja L.


Danbury, CT

$17-50/hr • 10 yrs exp

Childcare

I have 10+ years of experience with elderly and children. I also have 3 children of my own. I am a very responsible, honest, reliable and hard working woman. I can cook, clean, and recording any medical needs ( such as vital signs/intake/output ) recording and documenting daily needs also meds and assist with doctor's...
Dinaja can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

CNA

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Cecilia P.


Katonah, NY

$15-20/hr • 5 yrs exp

Responsible And Engaging Babysitter

I have been babysitting on and off since I was in early high school. I have experience babysitting children from the age of 4 to the age of 15. I have also been a camp counselor, responsible for supervising kids aged 4-6. Additionally, I used to work as a lifeguard at my local country club and am comfortable monitoring children...
Cecilia can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning
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Mimi B.


Danbury, CT

$25/hr • 2 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have 2 years of experience. I can help with Bathing/Grooming/Hygiene and Feeding. I am a 22-year-old mom in the Danbury area. I have an 18-month-old daughter. I have reliable transportation I am currently a certified nurses aide I work in there assistant living nursing home in which I work with dementia and Alzheimer's I enjoy...

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in South Salem, NY

Gina M.

5.0

I’m a single mom and was looking for a reliable and experienced caregiver to take care of my 5mo. daughter five days a week. Gina fed her, rocked her to sleep, read stories and took her for strolls at a nearby park. She kept my baby so happy. Beyond that, she helped me further by running errands...

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Carol B.

5.0

Carol has been such a huge help with our daughter. She has patience beyond belief, is sweet and very reliable. I never had to worry if Carol would show up as scheduled. My daughter thinks she is great, and that's what is so important. I would highly recommend Carol for Childcare, especially with...

- Marylou R.

Allison L.

5.0

My kids loved her, she was very nice to them!

- Abaz N.

Lori M.

5.0

Lori has been a wonderful care provider with our children and we couldn't be happier having her in our lives. She is professional, positive, trustworthy, and genuinely loving with our kids. She takes great care in helping them with schoolwork and does an excellent job at keeping them focused and on...

- Chris M.

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