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Gerald M.


Winsted, CT

$20-30/hr • 3 yrs exp

Future Nurse With Over 3 Years Experience Helping Individuals With Special Needs

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I enjoy helping others thrive and getting the most out of life. I was trained, certified, and re-certified in all the required disciplines concerning proper care and support for adults with both physical and mental challenges. I'm currently working towards becoming a nurse.
Hi, I've worked with neurotypical and special needs children 8mo-17yo with a focus in ASD, for 13 years. I've worked as a special needs paraprofessional for pre-k- 5th and in ASD specific classrooms. I was an ABA therapist and am currently nannying for special needs and neurotypical children. I've worked alongside BCBA's, OT's,...

Nikki C.


Litchfield, CT

$30-35/hr • 10 yrs exp

Caregiver

Hi, my name is Nikki! I've worked with neurotypical and special needs children 8mo-17yo with a focus in ASD, for 12 years. I've worked as a special needs paraprofessional for pre-k- 5th and in ASD specific classrooms. I was an ABA therapist and am currently nannying for special needs and neurotypical children. I've worked...
Nikki can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Lisa N.


Litchfield, CT

$17-27/hr • 4 yrs exp

CNA And Special Needs Caregiver

I am an experienced provider and enjoy working with special needs individuals. Let's talk and explore the possibilities! Best, Lisa
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Christina B.


Waterbury, CT

$20/hr • 10 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

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: Craft assistance, meal prep, 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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Betzaida S.


Plymouth, CT

$20/hr • 10 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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Meghan S.


Oakville, CT

$33/hr • 10 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:

First Aid

CNA

Special Needs Care

5.0
"I've known Meghan for quite some years now. Originally I brought her in to help care for my ailing Grandparents and she stayed with us for a few years and as time went on she transitioned into the role of caring for my children/household when I returned to work....

Nicole C.

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Sam O.


Farmington, CT

$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Caregiver

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi all! My name is Sam and I have over 10 years of experience in babysitting and special needs care. I am a mental health counselor specializing in children's behavioral health and have significant experience working with children of all ages and abilities. Specifically, I have worked with children with ADHD, ODD, depression,...
Sam can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"She has helped out with Vacation Bible School and in the church nursery. She is very good with children. Dependable, mature, caring and loving. I've watched her grow up into a very responsible teen. I would definitely hire her to watch our children here at the...

Cynthia D.

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Kristen M.


West Hartford, CT

$18-20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny Excited To Help You With Your Children!

Hired by 13 families in your neighborhood

Hi families, my name is Kristen, and I am a seasoned nanny ready to help you with your young children. I have extensive experience caring for children of all ages, as well as with families of multiples(most recently with toddler twins), and children with special needs. I am an older nanny I suppose, but do not let my age deter...
Kristen can also help with: Travel, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Kristen has been an asset for the family. She has for the last year or so looked after my two kids ,4 year and 2 year, with warmth, compassion, patience and care. Her contribution to our family becomes all more invaluable as the times were extremely difficult for...

Abhishek P.

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Julia S.


Bristol, CT

$20-25/hr • 10 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: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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,...

Zoe J.

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Sam O.


Farmington, CT

$10-15/hr • 6 yrs exp

Special Needs Provider

My friends daughter was very special needs and I would spend a lot of time playing with her and I would help to feed her and give her medicine anytime it was needed. I love to help kids who can't help themselves. I have been babysitting since I was 11 years old so I have almost 7 years of experience. I have my own reliable car...
5.0
"She is a very bubbly, fun person. She loves children and enjoys playing with them. She is very caring and watches for any sign of distress in the children."

Nichole L.

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Amy R.


Granby, CT

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Dependable, Punctual, And Kind Nanny Available Now!

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

As a childcare worker for over a decade I started off working in Public Schools as a Before/After School Program Leader along with working as a STEM teacher in summer camp. Next I worked in daycares as both a Lead Infant/Toddler Teacher and as a Floating Teacher. Most recently I was a Math/Reading Interventionist, giving...
Amy can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Amy was great! My kids were immediately comfortable with her. They had a great evening and she tidied up after they were in bed. Will definitely have her come sit again!"

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Robert S.


Wolcott, CT

$16-22/hr • 1 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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Alyssa I.


Terryville, CT

$25-40/hr • 4 yrs exp

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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Holli D.


Bristol, CT

$17-50/hr • 10 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: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

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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Shelby M.


Canton, CT

$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

1.0

(1)

I have taken care of family members my whole life. I have nannied for families long term and have wonderful references. From healthy active to special needs. From newborn to seniors. I worked at Ben Haven in North haven a residential and school dedicated to autism and on the spectrum individuals. There I cared for 6 autistic...
Shelby can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Gail P.


Bristol, CT

$40/hr • 10 yrs exp

Childcare Provider

I have held positions as a child care provide with over 20 years experience in providing supervision and guidence in private home settings. I am dependable, trustworthy and caring. I have a flexible schedule and I can keep records of daily observations, incident reports and medications administered. I also have experience with...
Gail can also help with: Craft assistance
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Ayana V.


Bristol, CT

$20-22/hr • 10 yrs exp

Caring for young ones comes natural to me as I am a nurturing, empathetic person. I have over 10 years of experience babysitting, and 8 years of caring for children with special needs. I love growing with children, as I learn new things from them just as much as they learn from me. There is nothing more precious than the mind...
Ayana can also help with: Travel, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Kayla D.


Bantam, CT

$22-28/hr • 3 yrs exp

Hi! I am a very reliable, patient, and creative person who has experiance with special needs, and childcare. With me, your children will receive appropriate care, and I'm willing to do additional other tasks if requested. With all my skills and experience, I'm able to provide a supervised, safe, and stable environment for your...
Kayla can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Leah P.


Bantam, CT

$17/hr

Experienced And Caring Babysitter

I have 6 years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Swimming Supervision. I have babysat ages 3 months- 8 years old.. I usually babysit two kids at a time and I help with tidying the house! I am experienced in child care and special needs care as I worked as a paraprofessional in a kindergarten classroom during...
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Torrington, CT

Christina B.

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 our son was in great hands with her...

- Jeanette N.

Meghan S.

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 recommend, 100%.

- Jessica T.

Sam O.

5.0

She has helped out with Vacation Bible School and in the church nursery. She is very good with children. Dependable, mature, caring and loving. I've watched her grow up into a very responsible teen. I would definitely hire her to watch our children here at the church.

- Cynthia D.

Kristen M.

5.0

Kristen joined our family last summer and took over care of our 5-month-old son, G. She has been a wonderful addition to our family. G. adores her and they have great fun together every day. He immediately smiles as she walks through the door and greets him. She's patient with our little guy, and...

- Monica R.

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.

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