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Kayla G.


Southbury, CT

$17-20/hr2 yrs exp

Part-time Special Needs Caregiver

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I am extremely passionate about taking care of others. Making someone else day a little easier makes mine a little better! I believe that everyone deserveAs to live a fulfilling life with any necessary assistance. Accessibility is important to me and I hope to make life more accessible for those who lack the capabilities or have...
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Taylor Z.


Southbury, CT

$19-24/hr2 yrs exp

My name is Taylor. I am a dedicated professional with a decade of childcare experience, currently serving as a full-time Registered Behavior Technician (RBT). I bring expertise in fostering a nurturing environment while ensuring the safety of children. CPR and First Aid trained, committed to promoting a secure and enriching...
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Noelle T.


Southbury, CT

$17/hr9 yrs exp

Summer Nanny/Babysitter

Hello! I am a school-based RBT who is seeking summer work. I love kids and work with them every day! Due to my profession I have years of experience working with children of all kinds, and have extensive training in working with individuals with special needs. I have also recently obtained my master's degree in psychology and am...
Noelle can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling
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Melanie G.


Southbury, CT

$25-26/hr8 yrs exp

Senior Care

I'm an experienced caregiver, former CNA, and household manager returned to the home care field after running family businesses for the past 20 years. Caring, intelligent, patient, well-organized, very dependable, and excellent at multi-tasking, with a strong background in travel, music and crafts. Experienced with infants,...
Melanie can also help with: Companionship, dementia, mobility assistance, meal prep, errands, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

CNA

Hello, my name is Alana and I am 19 years old. I am currently a rising sophomore at College. I graduated from High School in 2022 and spent four years on a girls swim team. In the past I have been certified by the Red Cross as a lifeguard. I have a driver's license and a car. I am patient, kind and hardworking. I am comfortable...
Alana can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling & more
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Ryan T.


Naugatuck, CT

$30/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

(4)

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Childcare is my craft. I have experience with infants, toddlers, teens, special needs. I believe in going above and beyond for my families as children are my passion in life. Safety, well being and education are my top priorities for children I work with. Along with lots of fun!
Ryan can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Ryan is exceptional with kids of all ages. As a mother of three daughters and over 20 years experience in child care, she is my go to for advice when it comes to any obstacles I may face when caring for children. She is nurturing, but can also implement structure...

Laura J.

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Joann D.


Monroe, CT

$20-25/hr10 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: Errands, meal prep, light cleaning, dementia, companionship, hospice services & more
Skills:

CPR

Home Health Aide

CNA

5.0
"Joann (Jo) is an excellent CNA with years of experience. She cared for our 96 y.o. mom in the last stages of life. Mom suffered from dementia, aspirations, dysphagia, broken hip and was basically bed bound. Mom's mind worked but her body didn't. Joann worked...

Steve K.

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Linda G.


Naugatuck, CT

$25-30/hr4 yrs exp

Linda's Blessed Hand's

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My experiences as a Caregiver has given me the opportunity to learn about the personal needs of others. I pride myself on being able to quickly learn new skills and adapt to any situation. I have experience with Paraplegic, Mental Health Population, Cerebral Palsy, Children, Elderly, Physical Disabilities, Intellectual...
5.0
"Linda learns quickly. She is respectful, joyful and energetic. She engages my daughter and makes her smile and laugh. She is loving and attentive to needs as well as intuitively connecting with her by sharing news of her day, funny stories or whatever. She is...

Lili K.

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Crystal D.


Naugatuck, CT

$25-40/hr

Perfect Match

My name is Crystal and I've currently been a CNA for 16 years (13 in a nursing home taking care of trachea /vent patients with underlying issues). I have experience with a. m/p. m care, incontinence care, feeds ( weather it be orally or g-tube), CPR/ first aid, ADL's, transfers ( ranging from stand pivot, 2 person assist, slide...
5.0
"Always prompt Considerate, respectful always a positive attitude "

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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: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"I don’t have enough good things to say about Tyla! I was really worried bringing someone on to watch my only baby, but as soon as I met her she put me right at ease. She’s amazing with my baby and I’m so thankful we found her!"

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Eugenia G.


Monroe, CT

$24-28/hr10 yrs exp

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: Craft assistance, grocery shopping
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.

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Sheron R.


Waterbury, CT

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny, Babysitter

I am 39 yrs old. I have 18yrs of experience caring for children, ages ranging from 0-3 months to 14 yrs old. My nanny/babysitting experience started with my nieces and nephew as well as neighborhood families. I am the oldest child in my family, so I always helped my mother when needed. My responsibilities included changing...
Sheron can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Sheron is absolutely wonderful. She's been with our family for seven years - our girls adore her and we completely trust her. She quickly became much loved by my parents and in-laws, and has been sought out by members of our community. I highly recommend Sheron."

Stephanie C.

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Paige W.


Monroe, CT

$18-24/hr9 yrs exp

Caring & Energetic Caregiver

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: Meal prep, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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...

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Pauline C.


Seymour, CT

$15-32/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny/Babysitter/Helper Available

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: Craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

Special Needs Care

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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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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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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Jamie B.


Waterbury, CT

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hi beautiful families! I'm a South African nanny/babysitter, permanently residing in New York. I totally adore kids so it's not really a job to me. My experiences include au pair, live-in nanny, babysitter & special needs. Cared for Newborn boy/girl twins & their 2-year-old sister. Newborn & her 3 y/o brother. 18-24-month-old...
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"We have entrusted Jamie with our children. Jamie is totally reliable, a great communicator, and is terrific with our kids. We are totally comfortable with her in our home - she's warm and funny, and great company. We would not hesitate to recommend Jamie to...

Aaron C.

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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

First Aid

Early Education

5.0
"Vanessa is the best! She took care of my 3 children-7, 4, & 2. She was very attentive and hands on. Always playing, teaching and having fun with them. I trust my kids are well taken care of and loved when with her. We are so lucky she came into our lives."

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Malissa C.


Naugatuck, CT

$17-22/hr10 yrs exp

Hello. My name is Malissa. I am a honest, loving, patient, and caring certified nurses aide with 15 plus years experience. I have also worked with children with special needs (behavior programs, etc) CPR and first aid certified. Above all I am a loving, dedicated, devoted, responsible mother of 3 amazing children. Two which are...
Malissa can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

CNA

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Jenna B.


Seymour, CT

$17-25/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: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Southbury, CT

Ryan T.

5.0

Ryan is a fantastic nanny! She provides all inclusive services for our family - primarily watching our youngest from the time he was 5 months old to over 1 year old as well as my 3 year old when he's not in his toddler program. The only reason we're moving on is because our youngest will be starting...

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Joann D.

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 a great caregiver!

- Care member

Linda G.

5.0

Linda learns quickly. She is respectful, joyful and energetic. She engages my daughter and makes her smile and laugh. She is loving and attentive to needs as well as intuitively connecting with her by sharing news of her day, funny stories or whatever. She is punctual, reliable, does more than asked...

- Lili K.

Crystal D.

5.0

Always prompt Considerate, respectful always a positive attitude

- Care member

Tyla S.

5.0

I don’t have enough good things to say about Tyla! I was really worried bringing someone on to watch my only baby, but as soon as I met her she put me right at ease. She’s amazing with my baby and I’m so thankful we found her!

- Care member

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