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Find special needs caregivers in Terryville, CT that you’ll love

60 special needs caregivers are listed in Terryville, CT

The average posted rate is $17/hr as of November 2024

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 7 years

Special needs caregivers in Terryville, CT

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Alyssa I.


Terryville, CT

$25-40/hr4 yrs exp

5.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Ever since I was 16 years old I started working at a nursing home doing dietary aid. My mother is an RN and works there as well. Over the years I have learned so much about being around people who need extra care. I am responsible, and respectful, I cook and clean and I love a good chat. I have my own vehicle and I don't mind...
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Haley L.


Terryville, CT

$15-25/hr8 yrs exp

currently I am a RBT and a special need / behavioral teacher, previously I was a preschool teacher and have a lot of history as a nanny. I have experience caring for children and young adults, from infancy through 21 years. I have a energetic and assertive personality which is a perfect match for the busy, on-the-go family with...
Haley can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"I am a single dad who struggles to keep up with everything working over 60 hours a week just to keep a roof over my daughters head, until I met Haley. This girl is incredible, she took care of my daughter 4 days a week, cooking, cleaning, teaching, and playing with...

Brandon F.

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Haley L.


Terryville, CT

$10-20/hr4 yrs exp

Special Needs Caregiver

I am a reliable patient experienced caregiver with children who have special needs. I specialize in autism. I am creative and love to find new activities and challenges to help widen and brighten learning experiences!
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Anne F.


Terryville, CT

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Hi! My name is Anne and I have worked with children and adults for over 25 years. I particularly enjoy working with individuals on the Autism spectrum. I have 26 years working as para-educator in grades K-7. I have work students with many disabilities including Autism, intellectual disabilities, Down's syndrome, ADHD and...
Worked in a school system for 15 years as a paraprofessional with special needs children . I also worked with children with behavioral and developmental disorders .
Christine can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Genienne G.


Southington, CT

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have 20 years experience in childcare and special needs. Newborn to high school age. I have worked in Special Education and have prior Nanny experience. I feel working with children is such an important and rewarding job. I am responsible, warm and creative. I have a background in Music and Art. I also enjoy swimming and...
5.0
"Genienne was so helpful being able to cover a last-minute afternoon with my 3 year old. He felt immediately comfortable (and so did I) and they had a great time together. Highly recommend, and we hope to see Genienne again!"

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Jamie B.


Waterbury, CT

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 4 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:

CNA

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Jamie has been a nanny for my two year old son for the last couple of months. She's dependable, reliable, friendly, and most importantly, she is great with my son. He took to Jamie really well from the start, and he feels very comfortable with her. Jamie has been a...

Lori B.

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Julia S.


Bristol, CT

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Nanny/Babysitter

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello there and thank you for visiting my profile! As the daughter of two elementary school teachers, I have grown up assisting and observing public school classrooms on a consistent basis. My parents modeled (and still do) exceptional educational environments that promoted creativity, kindness, and critical thinking in their...
Julia can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Julia is incredibly compassionate, creative, responsible and hard working! She has been a huge asset to me and my family. Her dedication to children is incredible, and they love her! If you're lucky enough to get the pleasure of working with her, I would highly...

Virginia F.

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Kealeboga R.


Waterbury, CT

$25-41/hr5 yrs exp

Caregiver

I have over 5 years working with the seniors being in their private homes or assisted living facilities. Working with Hoyer lifting, ventilators and other special needs as per client requirements. Worked with dementia, Alzheimer's, Parkinson, Covid patients , wheelchair bound and companionship. I recently got my second booster...
Kealeboga can also help with: Companionship, errands, live-in home care, light cleaning, dementia, hospice services & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CPR

5.0
"He was kind, trustworthy, patient and trustworthy."

Care member

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Ramona H.


Bristol, CT

$25-35/hr5 yrs exp

Hired by 13 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My Name is Ramona and I am available for a part time position. Some background about me is I've been working in childcare for roughly 5 years. Since 2020 I have worked with multiple families as a nanny, on a schedule or on an as needed basis. I have taken a plethora of college classes pertaining to children such as early...
Ramona can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Ramona is excellent - our kids had a lot of fun and she is prompt and a great communicator."

Care member

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Betzaida S.


Plymouth, CT

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Child Care

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Betzaida but my middle name is Princess and that is what I go by. I have been in the childcare field for about 18+ years. I absolutely adore kids and I take care of them as I would my own CPR first aid and med certificate with special needs and I work with kids of all ages. If you would love to learn more about me...
Betzaida can also help with: Personal care
Skills:

CPR

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Sara H.


Watertown, CT

$25-50/hr8 yrs exp

Occasional Babysitter Who Can't Wait To Meet You!

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Sara, I have been professionally working with infants through young adults for 9 years now including those with special needs! (I have an 20-month-old baby boy who goes with me to my current job) A bit about me. I grew up in the Silicon Valley area of California where I babysat multiple families, worked as an...
Sara can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Sara is everything we would hope and dream for in a babysitter! Kind, reliable, fun, sweet to the kids but not afraid to lay down the law if need be, and just overall a wonderful person. We feel very safe with her with COVID and her level of caution with it. Would...

Hayley E.

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Robert S.


Wolcott, CT

$16-22/hr1 yrs exp

Positive Reinforcement

Hi I'd be happy to do for your child as I've done for my own 2 special needs children: help- assist- challenge- all in a positive framework. Dealing with repetitive undesirable behaviors is my specialty.
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Julia R.


Bristol, CT

$27-32/hr7 yrs exp

Experienced special needs Nanny/ Professional Organizer Available Hi all, I just moved to the area and am looking for a position (open to ft/pt). Can provide references upon request. Pm for more info :) A little about me: * Several years childcare experience * Years of experience with Autism and Down syndrome * Have...
5.0
"Julia is awesome! She is prompt, kind and courteous but most importantly, she is wonderful with our two boys. Julia has a calm demeanor that matches perfectly with the high-energy personalities of our sons. Our eldest son has severe non-verbal Autism and can be...

Care member

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Christina B.


Waterbury, CT

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, I am 30 and have been working with children since 14, first privately, working for family friends and so on and then on to working in day care setting and becoming a mother myself. I have taken an early childhood development course and was CPR trained at the day care I worked in. I have experience with preemie children, up...
Christina can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Christina was a great asset to our family. She was warm and engaging with our son. He felt comfortable with her right away. She was very flexible with our schedule, and was able to stay late/come in early as needed. She was incredibly dependable and we knew that...

Jeanette N.

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Amy G.


Southington, CT

$22/hr10 yrs exp

3.0

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Meghan S.


Oakville, CT

$33/hr10 yrs exp

Caring, Responsible Early Morning Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have been babysitting since I was 11 years old. When I was 18, I spent a year as an aide in a school for children with special needs; it was a very rewarding experience. As a mom of four, I continued caring for others' children to help supplement the family income. Now, as a certified nurse's aide working with the elderly, I...
Meghan can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

CNA

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Meghan is amazing with kids, my daughters absolutely love her! My 4 year old gets so excited when she knows Meghan is coming, she actually plays with the kids the whole time and enjoys it. She always shows up with a smile, and is very friendly and helpful. Would...

Jessica T.

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Ambria P.


Waterbury, CT

$15-25/hr1 yrs exp

Compassionate Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Ambria and I am a college sophomore. My major is radiology. I truly enjoy working with people of all ages. I find that no matter who you work with, patience is the key to success. I may not have the most experience in relation to caring for those with special needs, but I have the compassion for it. I am a Certified...
5.0
"Ambria was great! She helped cook and clean for party. Didn't have to give much direction she just knew what to do! Would definitely hire her again. "

Nichole M.

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Holli D.


Bristol, CT

$15-50/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny Looking To Care For Your Child(ren) F/T Or P/T

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Holli. I have a degree in Early Childhood/Elementary Education as well as some graduate courses completed. I have experience in a variety of classrooms with children from preschool through fifth grade and I have nannied/babysat for children ranging from newborn to 10 years of age. I spent a year volunteering...
Holli can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Early Education

5.0
"Holli was my Nanny for many years. She is a smart, dependable and is great with children. Her exceptional knowledge with child education Enables her to also be an educator so the child learns while exploring the world they are in . She is always going above and...

Kylie O.

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Caroline O.


Bristol, CT

$28/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Caring And Friendly CNA

I have 20+ years of experience of providing PCA and CNA skills with seniors and Special needs adults. I am commited to helping the individual life their best life. I am Med certified and I have my BLS certification. I am able to use a Hoyer lift.
Caroline can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, personal care, respite care, dementia, errands & more
Skills:

CNA

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Terryville, CT

Haley L.

5.0

This young women is a bright caring childcare provider ..She more like family , My son has special needs and Haley is helping my son adjust to school routines, potty training, hygiene and helping with the social transition from not being in school due to the COVID-19. Haley has given my child...

- Kendra M.

Genienne G.

5.0

I was very thankful for Genienne when she watched my son a few weeks ago. She was very attentive, warm and kindhearted. I would recommend her and use her service again.

- Cornieta W.

Jamie B.

5.0

Jamie fit right into our family life. Her temperament is wonderful - she's kind, sweet, and she had such a calming influence on our son as she cared for him from age 7 months-10 months. We would have kept her on but she was pregnant with a baby of her own. Jamie is very collaborative with childcare...

- Alexa M.

Julia S.

5.0

Julia was an amazing nanny for me while I was traveling with my husband and infant and needed to hire a sitter for two separate evenings, with very limited notice and no other resource but care.com. I had very minimal experience with others watching my 7 month old, and Julia made her feel calm and...

- Zoe J.

Kealeboga R.

5.0

He was kind, trustworthy, patient and trustworthy.

- Care member

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