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Leida L.


Waterbury, CT

$20-28/hr • 10 yrs exp

Professional Caregiver

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I have 25 years experience as a language therapist and teacher for kids with special needs. I only speak Spanish but manage really well with translator app.
Leida can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, travel, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Elizabeth C.


Seymour, CT

$18-23/hr

Paraprofessional

I have been a special education paraprofessional for 4 years at a school in Bridgeport. I am experienced with adhd, autism and seizure disorders
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Christina Z.


Beacon Falls, CT

$17-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Fun And Friendly Caregiver

I took care of three clients with special needs. I worked there for six years, I helped with bathing, food preparation, house chores, and taking the clients to doctor appointments. I also took care of two clients from Care. com. One for three years and the other for two years. I love to talk, and I'm a happy and upbeat person.
Christina can also help with: Errands, meal prep, light cleaning, personal care, transportation, respite care & more
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Christine D.


Naugatuck, CT

$17-20/hr • 9 yrs exp

Experienced Special Needs Provider

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...
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Shannon O.


Naugatuck, CT

$16-25/hr • 10 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: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Robin T.


Newtown, CT

$20-25/hr • 10 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...
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Pauline C.


Seymour, CT

$10-20/hr • 2 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 .
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Robin T.


Newtown, CT

$22-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced Preschool Director

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

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

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Callicia D.


Waterbury, CT

$20-25/hr • 6 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Experienced in providing care for some physical and mental disabilities over 5years working knowledge and experience.
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Molly C.


Oxford, CT

$18-20/hr • 8 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: Carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
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Hilary V.


Woodbury, CT

$20-30/hr • 10 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...
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Lauryn E.


Oxford, CT

$17-20/hr • 1 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.
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Maristela S.


Newtown, CT

$25-35/hr • 10 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: Visiting physician, personal care, dementia
Skills:

Home Health Aide

Wound Care

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Madeline D.


Bridgewater, CT

$25-35/hr • 10 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: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
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Deone F.


Waterbury, CT

$18-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

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


Waterbury, CT

$8-25/hr • 2 yrs exp

Leida holds a degree in education, specializing in the compassionate care of children with special needs.
Leida can also help with: Meal prep, home modification, light cleaning, personal care
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Kim C.


Woodbury, CT

$17-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

I was a nanny in Michigan for 20 years. I raised 16 children most from birth and long term. I raised preemie twins and worked with special needs. I am a mom now with children that are 8 & 10. I really miss working I loved my job. My husband has a very flexible schedule that will allow me to work.
Kim can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

CPR

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Lynn W.


Monroe, CT

$30/hr • 5 yrs exp

Compassionate And Kind Person

I'd describe my personality as compassionate, observant, empathetic and kind. I like caring for people with special needs because I am a natural caregiver and it makes me happy to help someone. I'm looking for a job that allows me to be a Companion to someone who has challenges. Keep them company, do activities with them, and...
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Luigina D.


Sandy Hook, CT

$40-50/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am energetic and love to laugh! I am a responsible, dependable, fun loving caregiver. I love to take nature walks, go to playgrounds and cook/bake with kids. I love to read and use our imaginations to create games of learning and fun. I have all the Red Cross First Aid & CPR certifications and training for Adults, Children &...
Luigina can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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