Care.com logo
Child CareTutoringSenior CarePet CareHousekeeping

Find a job

How it works

Share details about your special needs caregiver needs

Match with highly rated local special needs caregivers near you

Compare special needs caregiver options and choose the best fit

Special needs caregivers in Southbury, CT

Christine D.'s Photo

Christine D.


Naugatuck, CT

$17-20/hr9 yrs exp

Experienced Special Needs Provider

See profile
I started caring for special needs children in 1999 in the school system. I found it to be quite challenging although extremely rewarding. I have then went on to obtain my CNA certificate and worked with the elderly in a nursing home. Currently, I work in a private group home with (10) special needs children. I feel my work...
Marissa M.'s Photo

Marissa M.


Monroe, CT

$20-35/hr3 yrs exp

Responsible And Compassionate PCA

Since my first day of being employed as a summer camp counselor, I fell in love with being able to make a difference in peoples' lives. My job included creating a fun atmosphere for groups of up to 12 children at a time while providing guidance and enforcing safety and good behavior. Right now, I am currently employed as a PCA...
Kimya K.'s Photo

Kimya K.


Monroe, CT

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Sped Teacher And Mother Of Four

I am a special education teacher, currently working in a local school district. I have a passion for working with kids, especially those with special needs. I am also a mother of four children so I have lots of experience. I have availability after school and on weekends.
Kimya can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning
Shannon O.'s Photo

Shannon O.


Naugatuck, CT

$16-25/hr10 yrs exp

Childcare Teacher

I have worked in childcare for over 10 years. I have experience with all ages starting as young as newborns. I also have experience with special needs children. I am CPR and first aid certified.
Shannon can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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 "

Care member

Robin T.'s Photo

Robin T.


Newtown, CT

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Child Care Director and School-Aged Teacher with Endless Energy and Love for the Outdoors

I have a BA with a double major in Art and Elementary Education. I have been a preschool teacher then Director, and the Supervisor of Youth and Family Programming for a local community center. I have had the opportunity to include special needs students in my after-school classes and in the large day camp I directed. Every...
Pauline C.'s Photo

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 .
Robin T.'s Photo

Robin T.


Newtown, CT

$22-30/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Preschool Director

We all have a life purpose, a special calling, and mine is teaching children! You love your kids and when you can not be with them you want the absolute best for them. Look no more, I am right here! I will make sure everyone is safe, happy and that they laugh and have fun. We can do arts and crafts, build tracks for Hot Wheels,...
Robin can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

Special Needs Care

Eugenia G.'s Photo

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: Grocery shopping, craft assistance
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.

Molly C.'s Photo

Molly C.


Oxford, CT

$18-20/hr8 yrs exp

Molly C From Oxford, CT

Hello! I'm Molly, I am 23 years old and living in New Haven County. I am an energetic and active person who absolutely loves working with kids! I was a dancer all through high school as well as participated in numerous theater productions so I love creating fun artistic activities for the children I care for. In my free time I...
Molly can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Sheron R.'s Photo

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: Craft assistance, meal prep, travel, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

Paige W.'s Photo

Paige W.


Monroe, CT

$18-24/hr9 yrs exp

Caring & Energetic Caregiver

Hello families! I am 24 years old and just recently moved back to CT from Tampa, FL. I took some time off from career nannying to try out teaching & Directing at childcare centers, I am looking to rejoin the babysitting world while I attend school at TIGI. I am energetic, active and have a love for educating and caring for...
Paige can also help with: Carpooling, travel, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

Hilary V.'s Photo

Hilary V.


Woodbury, CT

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Long Time Caregiver With Special Needs Experience Looking For Long Term Employment Locally.

I've been in the medical field since 2001. I started out in nursing homes caring for the elderly then switched into personal in home care due to how I saw how people were treated in those facilities. I went back to school in 2006 and received my medical assisting degree. From there I went into working in offices but quickly went...
Natalie B.'s Photo

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.
Lauryn E.'s Photo

Lauryn E.


Oxford, CT

$15-20/hr1 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver Available

Hello! I nannyed for an 8-year-old girl who is nonverbal and has a seizure disorder. I also have experience shadowing occupational therapists where I watched them work with children with autism, developmental delays, behavioral difficulties, and more.
Scott B.'s Photo

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...
Maristela S.'s Photo

Maristela S.


Newtown, CT

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

I'm Available For A Part Time Job

Hi my name is Maristela, I'm CNA, I have 14 years of experience with elderly and special needs kids if I can help you or a member of your family please contact me I'll be happy to help you. Thank you
Maristela can also help with: Personal care, visiting physician, dementia
Skills:

Wound Care

Home Health Aide

Scott B.'s Photo

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: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

Madeline D.'s Photo

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: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Deone F.'s Photo

Deone F.


Waterbury, CT

$18-30/hr10 yrs exp

I have years of experience with special needs children, I was trained by company because I was my grandson caregiver

Showing 21 - 40 of 60

Additional Special Needs Caregiver Services

Special Needs in Sandy Hook, CTSpecial Needs in Oxford, CTSpecial Needs in Woodbury, CTSpecial Needs in Middlebury, CTSpecial Needs in Newtown, CTSpecial Needs in Bridgewater, CTSpecial Needs in Brookfield, CTSpecial Needs in Naugatuck, CTSpecial Needs in Beacon Falls, CTSpecial Needs in Monroe, CT
Special Needs in Burlington, CTSpecial Needs in Bohemia, NYSpecial Needs in Waldwick, NJSpecial Needs in Teaneck, NJSpecial Needs in Rockville Centre, NYSpecial Needs in Islip, NYSpecial Needs in West Springfield, MASpecial Needs in Quaker Hill, CTSpecial Needs in Farmingville, NYSpecial Needs in Brentwood, NY
Show more

Special Needs Caregiver Articles

7 in-home baby and postpartum care services with immeasurable benefits

January 8th, 2025 When it comes to having a new baby, fewer adages are more true than “it takes a village.” While some new parents have close-by friends and relatives who can... Read more
16 family Valentine’s Day ideas for a fun celebration together

16 family Valentine’s Day ideas for a fun celebration together

January 27th, 2025 There’s a time and a place for romantic Valentine’s Day dinners and rowdy Galentine’s Day parties, but when kids enter the picture, these once-traditional a... Read more
101 unique birthday party themes for kids

101 unique birthday party themes for kids

May 16th, 2023 Feeling lost when it comes to kids party themes? You’re definitely not alon... Read more
What is in-home daycare and how much will it cost me?

What is in-home daycare and how much will it cost me?

January 29th, 2025 In-home daycare — or family daycare, as it is also commonly known — is child care service in a caregiver’s home rather than in a commercial daycare center.<... Read more
After-school transportation: What’s included and how much it costs

After-school transportation: What’s included and how much it costs

January 29th, 2025 It’s 3 p.m., your son needs to go to swim lessons and your daughter has to get to soccer practice — but you and your partner don’t get off work for two more... Read more