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Gabriela R.


Hamden, CT

$16-35/hr5 yrs exp

Dedicated Bilingual Childcare Professional With 5 Years Of Experience In Speciald Needs.

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As a bilingual childcare nanny fluent in both Spanish and English, I bring over five years of dedicated experience working with special needs children. Additionally, being a mother of three, I understand the importance of providing a nurturing and supportive environment. My hands-on experience, combined with my ability to...
Gabriela can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
I have 7 plus years experience I am CPR/AED certified I have tons of references! I also have a son that is autistic he is 13 now. I spent most of the years studying to help kids like him :)
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Kimberly M.


New Haven, CT

$17-30/hr1 yrs exp

Always Respect Your Elders; They Have So Much Wisdom And Experience To Share!

I have spent about one year working in Home Care with senior citizens while I was enrolled in university. At that point, I had gotten into the school system and began working with special needs children. Working with home care was rewarding in so many different ways. Seniors generally feel down on themselves because they can't...
Kimberly can also help with: Personal care, home modification, respite care
As a dedicated and experienced childcare provider, my passion for caring for children stems from my previous babysitting roles, where I discovered the joy of positively impacting young lives. I also worked as a special needs paraprofessional for over 2 years. My patient and calm demeanor, combined with my creative and...
Mikayla can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

CNA

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Jennifer C.


North Haven, CT

$35/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Special Education Teacher

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello- I am a certified Special Education teacher. I have been teaching at ACES in Hamden for 25 years. I am the Mom of a 17 and 16-year-old. I have over 25 years of experience doing respite care for families of people with a range of disabilities. I currently teach students 18-21 years of age. I love my job and look forward to...
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Ingrid F.


Meriden, CT

$22-30/hr6 yrs exp

Love And Care

Hi, how are you? I'm super excited to know more about your needs and how I can help you! A little about me: My name is Ingrid and I am 25 years old. I consider myself a happy, lively and caring person. I graduated as a teacher in 2022 but I have been working with children since 2019. I love activities outside the home, going...
Ingrid can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Hi I have been a caregiver for seven years I am patient kind and always open to learn. If given the opportunity you will not be disappointed. I have worked with a paraplegic boy for a few months so I know the basics. You can contact me at
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Kimberly M.


New Haven, CT

$17-45/hr7 yrs exp

Caregiver Available

I have worked in the school system with special needs for the past 7 years. I have specialized training with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Asperger's, Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, Global Developmental Delay, Reading Comprehension Issues, Down's Syndrome, Borderline Personality Disorder, Anxiety disorders, Tourettes, Seizure Disorders,...
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Tessa W.


North Haven, CT

$27-35/hr10 yrs exp

Professional Nanny And Fellow Parent

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hello Parents! I, too, am a parent so I understand how precious your babies, your pets, and your household are to you. I am a mature candidate with years of experience working with children of all ages, and in many settings, from nannying; tutoring in public school and privately; teaching horseback riding lessons; directing a...
Tessa can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Lorianne C.


Meriden, CT

$25-28/hr10 yrs exp

Creative, Experienced Educator

I am an experienced, creative and caring former Preschool Teacher and Director looking to continue to make magical experiences with children and families outside of the school environment. I have experience working with diverse cultures, learning styles and children with special needs. I am able to plan and implement...
Lorianne can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Christine O.


Hamden, CT

$10-15/hr7 yrs exp

Long Time Babysitter, Experience With Special Needs Children

Hello! I'm Christine, a 28-year-old looking to babysit on Friday's as I work a job Monday-Thursday regularly. I have been a babysitter for people throughout my neighborhood for many years. Throughout high school I would work as a camp counselor during my summers, one year being with 5-year-olds and another with 13-year-olds, so...
Christine can also help with: Travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

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Madison B.


Meriden, CT

$20-40/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Caregiver Looking For Part-time Work

Hello! I am certified CT & PA former teacher, experienced caregiver who has served as a nanny for traditionally functioning children and special needs children (Autism, Down's Syndrome, emotional trauma)for over 10 years. I have served as a nanny, babysitter, and live-in nanny during my high school and undergraduate careers. I...
Madison can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Kamrin D.


Meriden, CT

$30/hr4 yrs exp

I Teach Kids How To Talk Back

Hi, I'm Kamrin! I'm a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) working with grades 4-8, after being an SLPA for three years. I have experience with children on the autism spectrum, those with limited communication, ADHD, and other developmental needs. I was a gymnast for 16 years and coached for three. I also competed in college diving...
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Diamond S.


New Haven, CT

$25-30/hr9 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I've been in childcare for about 9 years. I started off as a teacher before transitioning into being a professional nanny. I have experience with severe allergies, special needs, & asthma. I've worked with ages as young as 6 weeks to 10 years old. I am also CPR/FIRST AID certified. The most rewarding part of my job is...
Diamond can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Early Education

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Darlene B.


Hamden, CT

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Highly Skilled And Compassionate CNA

Personable CNA with 30 yrs. experience and knowledge In working with Clients with light to chronic Ailments. I'm interested in a private duty home care position. I absolutely love caring for people and have great communication skills. My strengths are with multitasking and organization while making my clients my priority....
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Julisa E.


Hamden, CT

$22-30/hr3 yrs exp

Hello my name is Ju'Lisa I'm a young enthusiast young woman who loves Children I currently work in the public school system as a special education para and before that as an applied behavior analyst trainer , we're I able to gain an significant amount of experience
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Amber R.


New Haven, CT

$17-20/hr2 yrs exp

A Helping Hand

I am an experienced caregiver. I've been working as a caregiver for 2 years for a company which I still am part of. I worked with people that have dementia and Alzheimer's also. I also went to school for CNA, phlebotomy, and EKG. Just to give you a little bit of background, I also ran a support group for families that have...
Amber can also help with: Meal prep, transportation, personal care, errands, light cleaning
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Angelica J.


Meriden, CT

$17/hr10 yrs exp

My Name Is Angelica

I have personal and professional experience with children and adults with both mental and physical disabilities. Caring for my little cousin who is on the spectrum and also working at EHCA and Barber National Institute for many years has given me the experience I need to call myself a direct care professional. I am a certified...
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Theresa T.


Meriden, CT

$18-45/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Paraprofessional And Respite Specialist

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi There! My name is Theresa. For the last 10 years, I've worked hands on with children, teenagers and young adults who have special needs. I have experience as a respite specialist , community habilitation worker, a group recreational program supervisor, a paraprofessional and most recently as an ABA therapist. These last few...
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Isabelle M.


North Haven, CT

$18-30/hr4 yrs exp

Private Nanny

i've worked with special-needs kids for over the last six years on and off. I love watching them grow as I continue to help them each and every day I'm helping them with their growth skills and every day life. with also having them feel accepted through their everyday life.

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