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Hilary G.


Watertown, CT

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Caregiver Dealing With Special Needs Looking To Care For Your Loved One.

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Hello. My name is Hilary, and I'm a 35-year-old female residing in the San Fernando Valley. I currently work with special needs kids and the elderly but am looking for hours which are a bit more full time. I have been in the medical field for 16 years now. I started out as CNA and went back to college in 2006 and received my...
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Kayla D.


Watertown, CT

$22-23/hr4 yrs exp

Hello, I have experience working with children and young adults who present with special needs. I have extensive experience in both providing services within someone's home, along with a residential setting.
I like caring for people with special needs and mental illnesses because of my 7 years and ongoing experience in a variety of settings. There's never a dull moment. It is great to be part of the journey of an individual who wants to reach a milestone and achieve their goals. CPR certification (Adults & Children) Bachelor's in...
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Hilary G.


Watertown, CT

$17-20/hr

Mother Of 4 With Grown Children

I currently live in Watertown, CT. I'm 45 years old, and have 4 grown children and am one of seven myself. So I'm used a big family, full of fun and chaos. :) I have a medical background as well as experience with special needs. I also have an art background, having been an instructor.. which comes in handy with kids! I have...
Hilary can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Kealeboga R.


Waterbury, CT

$25-41/hr5 yrs exp

Caregiver

5.0

(2)

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: Live-in home care, light cleaning, errands, companionship, dementia, hospice services & more
Skills:

CPR

Home Health Aide

5.0
"KB as we know him, stayed with my Dad through Covid. He did not take a single day off until after he was double Vaxed! Even then, for the VERY Few days he did take, he maintained a very strict protocol that kept him and my Dad free from Covid. Neither KB...

Chris W.

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Alyssa I.


Terryville, CT

$25-40/hr4 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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Ambria P.


Waterbury, CT

$17-25/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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Tyla S.


Naugatuck, CT

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Fun And Trustworthy Mom Of Two Looking To Babysit/nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I know how hard it can be to trust someone new with your little ones because I am a mom too. Rest assured that I will give the same love, care and attention to your children that I would my own. I like to play and dance to music, arts and crafts, play outside, do a sensory activity or maybe even bake a special treat. I have...
Tyla can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"I don’t have enough good things to say about Tyla! I was really worried bringing someone on to watch my only baby, but as soon as I met her she put me right at ease. She’s amazing with my baby and I’m so thankful we found her!"

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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, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CNA

First Aid

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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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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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:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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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Linda G.


Naugatuck, CT

$25-30/hr4 yrs exp

Linda's Blessed Hand's

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My experiences as a Caregiver has given me the opportunity to learn about the personal needs of others. I pride myself on being able to quickly learn new skills and adapt to any situation. I have experience with Paraplegic, Mental Health Population, Cerebral Palsy, Children, Elderly, Physical Disabilities, Intellectual...
5.0
"Linda learns quickly. She is respectful, joyful and energetic. She engages my daughter and makes her smile and laugh. She is loving and attentive to needs as well as intuitively connecting with her by sharing news of her day, funny stories or whatever. She is...

Lili K.

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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: 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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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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Theresa M.


Waterbury, CT

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I've worked with Special needs for 16 years and 5 years doing private care with dementia, I'm Patient, flexible with hours and I love my job
Theresa can also help with: Dementia, respite care, personal care
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Serenity W.


Wolcott, CT

$15-20/hr7 yrs exp

Childcare/care Giver

I have a passion for helping and caring for others. With experience caring for children between the ages of 1-15 I can ensure a safe, secure environment. I'm certified in the study of early childhood development. I also have experience caring for children with special needs or that need some for of accommodation.
Serenity can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

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Malissa C.


Naugatuck, CT

$17-22/hr10 yrs exp

Hello. My name is Malissa. I am a honest, loving, patient, and caring certified nurses aide with 15 plus years experience. I have also worked with children with special needs (behavior programs, etc) CPR and first aid certified. Above all I am a loving, dedicated, devoted, responsible mother of 3 amazing children. Two which are...
Malissa can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Jacqueline D.


Wolcott, CT

$18-25/hr2 yrs exp

Compassionate And Fun!

I have 2 cumulative years of experience working with children in babysitting, day camp and daycare settings. At the daycare, I was responsible for designing classroom activities, especially towards movement and creativity (both gross and fine motor skills). While I don't have certification, I am comfortable with and have...
Jacqueline can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
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: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Shannon O.


Naugatuck, CT

$16-25/hr10 yrs exp

Childcare Teacher

I have worked in childcare for over 10 years. I have experience with all ages starting as young as newborns. I also have experience with special needs children. I am CPR and first aid certified.
Shannon can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Watertown, CT

Kealeboga R.

5.0

He was kind, trustworthy, patient and trustworthy.

- Care member

Ambria P.

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.

Tyla S.

5.0

I don’t have enough good things to say about Tyla! I was really worried bringing someone on to watch my only baby, but as soon as I met her she put me right at ease. She’s amazing with my baby and I’m so thankful we found her!

- Care member

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.

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.

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