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65 special needs caregivers are listed in Stamford, CT

The average posted rate is $23/hr as of January 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years

Special needs caregivers in Stamford, CT

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Kathy P.


Stamford, CT

$20-25/hr6 yrs exp

Special Needs Teaching Assistant

5.0

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I have a teenage son with ASD and I have been working with children with special needs for the last six years. Having had a special needs child has transformed my life, and I am deeply committed to working with children and their families. Without the support, my son would not be where he is, so the second half of my life is...
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Elizabeth E.


Stamford, CT

$50/hr7 yrs exp

Special Needs Tutor/Mentor/Childhood Advocate/Coach

I work as a special needs tutor/mentor/coach. I am having great success with social skills, writing, math, science, social studies and homework assistance. Empathetic and patient to the core, I find ways to communicate and to teach that are fun and fulfilling. Happiness is often based on the child's success in moving forward and...
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Lila K.


Stamford, CT

$30-40/hr5 yrs exp

Souls In Need

Iam the daughter of a doctor, a surgeon, I use to go visit people with my dad, since I was a little girl. he is 75, he still helping others, and I will do the same way, never retired. I have experience with Alzheimer's all stages, down syndrome, autistics, quadriplegics, lime brain disorder, aggressive alcoholics, blind people,...
5.0
"We hired Lila to manage our home 8 or 9 years ago. Lila does everything and is wonderful to work with-helpful, dependable, honest, and a self-starter. 5 stars."

Joan R.

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Pablo R.


Stamford, CT

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

I am a seasoned caregiver with experiences working with the elderly having varied medical conditions in the comforts of their home, hospital, group homes, day program and nursing home. Presently, I work with special need people having developmental delay and various intellectual, psychological and physical disabilities. I am a...
5.0
"I've know Pablo through work for the past 2 years now, he has been one of the most caring, loving person I've come across since work in this field. What I love about Pablo is that he treats our clients like family, he makes them feel comfortable, he goes above and...

Jennyfer J.

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Kianza R.


Stamford, CT

$30/hr9 yrs exp

Versatile Caregiver For Children And Adults With Special Needs

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Kianza, and I currently work for a non-profit organization, providing care for adults with special needs in a home-based setting. I have a rich background in child care, having been a preschool teacher for seven years and working part-time at the Stamford Youth camp after-school program during that time. I am in...
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"We have been using Kiamza for over two years now and our kids love her! I have two boys and she's really great with them. She's flexible, punctual, and trustworthy. I would 100% recommend her for kids/babies of any age."

Isis E.

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Kathy P.


Stamford, CT

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I have worked with children in different capacities for over 20 years. I have been a teacher, advocate, crisis interventionist, nanny, case manager, and mother. I have raised my young adult sons. I have a Master's degree in Social Work, and was working in the field until I had my sons. I worked as a special needs teaching...
Kathy can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Kathy is a rockstar. She was instrumental in helping us these last couple months—she knew how to interact with our girls, how to structure activities for them, when it was time to eat, when it was time to nap, etc. We’ve learned so much from her, and we’re sad we...

Dan K.

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Sibila J.


Stamford, CT

$20-35/hr5 yrs exp

Hi! I'm a nanny with four years of experience with babies up to teenagers. I'm was an art teacher when I lived in Brazil and would give classes to kids of all ages including those with special needs. I speak English and Portuguese and some Spanish. I'm easy going, punctual and honest. I like to cook and prefer cooking healthy...
Sibila can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Sibi is a kind, patient, trustworthy and creative caregiver. She helped us with our 5 and 7 year old children overseeing home school, playtime and meals. She is punctual, hardworking and fun. Any family would be lucky to have Sibi helping with the care of their...

Lindsay L.

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Esli M.


Stamford, CT

$35/hr10 yrs exp

P/T Professional Certified Caregiver For Monday & Wednesday (8-5)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi my name is Esli I'm a 43 years old mom, I really love to be around kids, I have 15 &11 boys. I do understand what it means to love, care, teach, and make sure our kids are good & happy. I worked as a professional caregiver for great families for many years since I came to this country ( 22 years ago), and still keep a good...
Esli can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, travel & more
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

5.0
"I had the opportunity to meet Esli during our initial visit and I couldn't be more pleased. If it weren't for an unfortunate family situation I was super excited to work with Esli in taking care of my new born. I'm sure she'll be a delight to work with."

Dhara K.

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Betty F.


Stamford, CT

$19-24/hr7 yrs exp

Fun Nanny, Special needs caregiver

Hi! My name is Betty and I am an experienced nanny with 8 years of experience. I am passionate about providing a safe, comfortable, and stimulating environment for your child. I also believe in building strong relationships with parents and children in order to provide the best care. I am patient, nurturing, and competent, and I...
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Alicia S.


Stamford, CT

$20-26/hr10 yrs exp

In Home Worker/ Special Needs Workers

Comes with Bachelors in Human Services, specialize in mental, emotional and special need population. I have both educational and professional experience with helping individuals with their daily living services. The skills include development programs, cleaning, eating, auditory skills, living and learning skills. I have worked...
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Tassia R.


Stamford, CT

$35-45/hr5 yrs exp

Special Needs Caregiver

Hello, this is Tassia! Experienced special needs caregiver seeking a new role. Skilled in personalized care for individuals with diverse needs, including autism and physical disabilities. Committed to promoting independence and well-being through compassionate support and continuous professional development.
Great personality loving person very out going And a passionate Caregiver. I love what do I'll continue doing it.
I have 10 years experience as a caregiver I have references, I'm fully vaccinated. I'm driving and I have a car. I have experience with Dementia, Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson.
4 years working with special needs children. I also have sessions later on in the afternoon as a Behavioral Therapist for children with Autism
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Ashley T.


Stamford, CT

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

I've working with students with special needs over the last 10 years. I have taught Kindergarten, First Grade, ASD and other collaborative classes of students with disabilities. I also volunteer for the local Special Olympics. I am looking for something temporary before I start a new job in November.
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Bibian Z.


Stamford, CT

$30-35/hr10 yrs exp

More than 10 years of experience, during my tenure with the school system as a paraprofessional special education assistant, worked for k-12 Currently, hold the title of CNA given by the state of CT and trained in the field of Health Care to provide additional special care and support
I am a mother of 3 adult sons. My son has severe non verbal Autism. He lives in an assisted living group home now. I was his primary caretaker until he turned 16. I am still very involved in the oversight of his care. I have patience and experience with autism spectrum. I also have a son who has a rare medical condition so I...
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Adriana B.


Stamford, CT

$30/hr4 yrs exp

Experience Childcare Behavior Therapist

I have over three years working as an early intervention teacher for children with Autism. I possess knowledge of the ABA therapy and trained for discrete trial collection and probe data collection. I have been working for children ages 18 month to 3- years -old. My goal is to help them develop skills such as linguistic,...
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Sophia C.


Stamford, CT

$15-25/hr1 yrs exp

I am a Certified Nurse's Aide. This is what I do until I graduate from college. I like helping people and I know this is just something I do and it feels good to help others.
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Haiskel R.


Stamford, CT

$30/hr6 yrs exp

Reliable And Noble

I am a very trustworthy, patient and creative person with approximately 8 years of experience taking care of children from infants to teenagers. Since I am the mother of 2 teenagers aged 15 and 17. Your children will receive proper care and I am willing to do other additional tasks if requested. Personally, I am an organizer,...

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Stamford, CT

Lila K.

5.0

We hired Lila to manage our home 8 or 9 years ago. Lila does everything and is wonderful to work with-helpful, dependable, honest, and a self-starter. 5 stars.

- Joan R.

Pablo R.

5.0

I've know Pablo through work for the past 2 years now, he has been one of the most caring, loving person I've come across since work in this field. What I love about Pablo is that he treats our clients like family, he makes them feel comfortable, he goes above and beyond for them and they all love...

- Jennyfer J.

Kianza R.

4.0

We first met Kianza a few years ago, when our oldest transitioned into the pre-K daycare class where she worked. Since then, we've had her babysit for our three children, as needed, over the years. She is sweet, responsible and dependable. She's been a pleasure to work with and our children...

- Christine O.

Kathy P.

5.0

Kathy is a rockstar. She was instrumental in helping us these last couple months—she knew how to interact with our girls, how to structure activities for them, when it was time to eat, when it was time to nap, etc. We’ve learned so much from her, and we’re sad we won’t be working with her as we move...

- Dan K.

Sibila J.

5.0

Sibi is patient, reliable and just really great with kids! Anyone would be lucky to have her!

- Gina T.

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Ratings for Stamford, CT special needs caregivers listed on Care.com

Average Rating4.8 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in Stamford, CT are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 34 reviews of the 65 listed special needs caregivers.