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Hi, I'm Abby! I'm 22 years old and a current masters student at WSU earning my degree in speech language pathology. I love working with kids and have found working with children who have special needs to be most rewarding and fulfilling. I have experience working with children who have autism, ADD/ADHD, social emotional...
Heather M.
Stafford Springs, CT
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hi , my name is Heather, and I currently hold a Bachelor's Degree in Social Work . During my undergraduate studies , as well as post graduation,
I spent time working for two agencies in which I worked individually with persons with cognitive and developmental disabilities as well as in a group setting . I believe in maintaining...
I have extensive experience working with children with special needs! I would love to talk with you to see if I am a good fit for your child's needs.
Hi, my name is Robin. I am a retired teacher. I have my Masters degree in education. I also have a dual interest. I have a BA in sociology and I ran a group home for non-ambulatory teenagers. I am experienced in taking care of children with cerebral palsy and who are mentally challenged. I managed a group home and was...
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I love working with children. I hold an Early Education degree and have worked in daycare settings, private homes, and a special education junior high class. During college, I was a nanny for two years and cared for twin infants. Once married, I enjoyed homeschooling my three children, two of whom had learning challenges which...
I am currently an assistant Director at a dayhabilitation program in where I work with adults and senior with developmental disabilities. I have been working with this population for more than 4 years and it has been a great experience. I would love to help you care for your love ones.
Hi, my name is Laura! I have cared for children from newborn-15 years old. My job duties included caring for the children along with picking up after them, doing laundry and dishes, making meals, taking them for hair cuts and doctor appointments, taking them to their daily activities and keeping them entertained throughout the...
Laura can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
Cheyanne B.
Monson, MA
$20-40/hr • 8 yrs exp
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Cheyanne and I have roughly 8 years of experience in the childcare field. I have worked in daycare being a toddler teacher for a few years. I have also been a nanny to different families with ages ranging from newborn to school age. I have experience with asd and special needs!
Ever since I started volunteering at a local nursing home when I was in the 7th grade, I have enjoyed caring for the elderly. I am a very compassionate person who is attentive to details when caring for either an elderly person or a child with special needs. I have been a caregiver for seniors with dementia, Alzheimer's, and...
Pat can also help with: Dementia, respite care, personal care
Ginger H.
Willington, CT
$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Nurturing responsible and reliable career nanny with experience caring for newborn through teen age children. I have recent experience with twins and also special needs. Red Cross First Aid and CPR Certifications are current. I have taught gymnastics and swimming lessons and enjoy outdoor activities , reading, crafting, yoga and...
Ginger can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
I love kids and pets! I have two dogs of my own. I've been caring for kids since my little brother was born and I've been a free babysitter for my mom! I currently work at my college as a tutor in a program called homework heroes! I help kids grades k-12 finish their homework and improve their grades as well as play with kids...
Carah can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
I have 20 years of experience with working with the elderly and people with traumatic brain injuries. A lot of my experience is with people with Alzheimer's dementia. I was a caregiver for my father who had vascular/Alzheimer's dementia that progressed very rapidly. He passed away almost 2 years ago and we miss him very much. I...
Hi! I have several years experience as a school counselor. My caseload includes several children with special needs. I am comfortable proving support to anyone with special needs.
Zoey R.
Manchester, CT
$20-26/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! My name is Zoey! I am 23 years old from Manchester Connecticut. I am fully vaccinated from COVID-19, have a great driving record, no criminal background, and I am not a smoker! I am also fully certified for CPR and first aid, and update that whenever necessary. I am experienced with special needs and medical...
Zoey can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Zoey did such a great job at entertaining my 1 year old, that she forgot all about her separation anxiety! Zoey was kind, and incredibly helpful. We will definitely hire her again"
Catherine L.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am currently looking to go back into the nanny field after being a paraprofessional in Ellington for the past year. I have over 15 years of experience working with infants, toddler, special needs and school aged children as a nanny for multiple families as well as in multiple childcare settings.
Elyse can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Elyse has been our full time nanny for our four children for almost five years. In addition to taking excellent care of our children, she cooks them organic, from scratch meals, does amazing arts & crafts, helps with speech therapy, homework and is a part of our...
Amanda W.
Kathy T.
Storrs Mansfield, CT
$17-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Energetic Care Giver Seeking An Opportunity To Help!
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Since taking early retirement late last year, I have been helping my dad (age 94) and his wife. My dad has had increased difficulty getting around and had lost a good deal of his short term memory. I've helped with meal preparation, cleaning, and I have driven them to medical appointments and helped them with errands. I have...
Merideth K.
Broad Brook, CT
$17/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I have worked in child care for many years including classrooms with infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and pre-k headstart programs. I am also CPR and First Aide certified. I currently work for an allergist who regularly sees pediatric patients. I have an Associate's Degree in Child Development, am a nursing student, and am very...
Merideth can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Merideth is great with our kids. Has watched them many times,including for a few days straight while my husband and I went away on vacation. We were able to enjoy our vacation knowing the kids were in good hands. The kids always have a good time with her and ask...
Jigisha M.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I have worked in home health care and residential care for approximately 10 years each.
Within residential care, I provided residential habilitation services, as well as non-residential habilitation and specialized companion services within the community.
I worked with people who had varying degrees of intellectual disabilities...
5.0
"Jennifer words can't express how awesome Jen is.
She has been a lifesaver to us. We have a daughter who has special needs and has seizures and is not able to walk or talk. We needed someone we could trust and feel comfortable with.
Jen is that person. When we...
Carol D.
Ireland D.
Southbridge, MA
$18-25/hr
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have now been a babysitter/ nanny for 3 different families that have a child with autism. Although all children are different I feel that I can try my best to help whatever the circumstances be speech trouble, moving trouble, eating trouble, etc. I am only 20 and know I have a lot to learn but I'm here to help!
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been caring for seniors, special needs, for 33 years. I have worked in nursing homes, in home care, private in home care. tasks include am care, pm care, meal prep, feeding, bathing, dressing, toileting, transportation, light house keeping, laundry, food shopping. I am very passionate about what I do. enjoy getting to...
Tina can also help with: Dementia, meal prep, errands, hospice services, companionship, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Stafford Springs, CT
Zoey R.
5.0
Zoey did such a great job at entertaining my 1 year old, that she forgot all about her separation anxiety! Zoey was kind, and incredibly helpful. We will definitely hire her again
- Catherine L.
Elyse T.
5.0
Elyse has been our full time nanny for our four children for almost five years. In addition to taking excellent care of our children, she cooks them organic, from scratch meals, does amazing arts & crafts, helps with speech therapy, homework and is a part of our family. We love her to pieces and I...
- Amanda W.
Merideth K.
5.0
Merideth is great with our kids. Has watched them many times,including for a few days straight while my husband and I went away on vacation. We were able to enjoy our vacation knowing the kids were in good hands. The kids always have a good time with her and ask when she'll be able to watch them...
- Jigisha M.
Jennifer W.
5.0
Jennifer words can't express how awesome Jen is.
She has been a lifesaver to us. We have a daughter who has special needs and has seizures and is not able to walk or talk. We needed someone we could trust and feel comfortable with.
Jen is that person. When we first met her we know Jen was the...
- Carol D.
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