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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Unionville, CT
The average rate is $20/hr as of November 2024
The average years of experience for special needs caregivers is 4 years
Special needs caregivers in Unionville, CT
Jenna D.
Unionville, CT
$20-50/hr • 3 yrs exp
I worked as a childcare worker for 2 years and as a lead preschool teacher in the USA for 1 year. I am currently working as a special education para teacher in preschool and elementary public schools. I also worked in clinics as BT and RBT.
I developed skills in supporting special needs children, their apprenticeships, and...
I worked as a childcare worker for 2 years in France and as a lead preschool teacher in the USA for 1 year.
I developed skills in supporting typical and special needs children, their apprenticeships, and their overall care (games and education, safety, care, and nutrition). My responsibilities were picking the children up from...
Jenna can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Ramona H.
Bristol, CT
$25-35/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
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: Light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Great experience. My child liked them. "
Care member
Holli D.
Bristol, CT
$15-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Nanny Looking To Care For Your Child(ren) F/T Or P/T
5.0
(1)
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, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance & 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.
5.0
(1)
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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
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.
Alyssa I.
Terryville, CT
$25-40/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
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...
Amy G.
Southington, CT
$22/hr • 10 yrs exp
3.0
(1)
Mylinda G.
Farmington, CT
$15-20/hr • 5 yrs exp
4.7
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I start each day expecting the best and preparing for the worst. I enjoy the challenge of trying to help children identify their feelings and be secure in their bodies as well as emotions. I am a trained BOCES employee and have worked for Heritage Home before as well. I work in the Greece school district presently. I know there...
5.0
(2)
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, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
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.
Julia R.
Bristol, CT
$27-32/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
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
5.0
(1)
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.
Haley L.
Terryville, CT
$15-25/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
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: Carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
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...
Kendra M.
Kristen M.
West Hartford, CT
$18-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Nanny Excited To Help You With Your Children!
4.5
(8)
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, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Kristen has been fantastic at watching our 18 month old son, especially with the challenges of COVID. He gets a big grin on his face and rushes to her every morning. Kristen has also managed to consistently find new events and activities to bring him to that are...
Tucker W.
Genienne G.
Southington, CT
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
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
"Miss G was absolutely amazing with all 3 of my children. I have 8 year old twin boys with autism and a 5 year old daughter. She was able to manage all their personalities with ease and kindness. The kids loved her and ask for her to come back soon! Our family...
Care member
Sandra W.
New Britain, CT
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Good day! Well, I started out working with autistic and developmentally disabled teens in California. I also worked at the YWCA with children K through 5 before and after school as a teacher. Some of the students attending were autistic or had ADHD. Now I am a behavior therapist working with autistic children one on one in the...
5.0
"Sandra takes her work seriously and was so wonderful with my mother that was in her 90s and had dementia. She always engaged in conversation and made sure she ate and took her meds. My mom passed in 2013 at age 94 and am glad Sandra was there to help when I had to...
Anna B.
Christine T.
Terryville, CT
$16-21/hr • 10 yrs exp
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
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have experience caring for seniors, children and special needs individuals. I have worked with seniors diagnosed with Alzheimer's and other disabilities. I can do light housekeeping, laundry and prepare meals as needed. I am a very caring person and really love my work with seniors. I am available on an hourly basis for spot...
Gail can also help with: Dementia, personal care
Lilith C.
Southington, CT
$16-50/hr • 16 yrs exp
Enjoy play time, meal prep, light housekeeping. Warm and friendly personality, experience with children with special needs and children of all ages. Pet friendly. Homework assist, school or activity drop off or pick up. Mother of 3.
Dian F.
West Hartford, CT
$10-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
My Name is Dian, I worked with the Seniors population for 20 years. I have had experience working with dementia patients, patients with colostomy care, mobility needs, medication reminders just to name a few. needs, I also worked with students with special needs for over 33 years. Helping others is my passion. I am from a large...
Dian can also help with: Companionship, mobility assistance, dementia, specialized care, personal care, meal prep & more
Skills:
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
Jessica A.
Hartford, CT
$15-50/hr • 1 yrs exp
Current mom of a beautiful 5mo old baby boy, and step mom to an 11-year-old who visits in the summer. Available for special needs
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Unionville, CT
Ramona H.
5.0
Ramona is excellent - our kids had a lot of fun and she is prompt and a great communicator.
- Care member
Holli D.
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 beyond to ensure the children are safe...
- Kylie O.
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.
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.
Julia R.
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 difficult at times to work with and...
- Care member
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