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Malissa C.


Naugatuck, CT

$17-22/hr10 yrs exp

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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, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CNA

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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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
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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: Carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Rachel H.


Wolcott, CT

$17-22/hr1 yrs exp

I am a registered behavior technician and I work at a school that provides applied behavior analysis procedures to kids diagnosed with autism. I have over 3 years of experience working with kids and about 1 year of experience working with special needs 1:1 as a behavior technician.
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Kim C.


Woodbury, CT

$17-25/hr10 yrs exp

I was a nanny in Michigan for 20 years. I raised 16 children most from birth and long term. I raised preemie twins and worked with special needs. I am a mom now with children that are 8 & 10. I really miss working I loved my job. My husband has a very flexible schedule that will allow me to work.
Kim can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

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Jennifer S.


Harwinton, CT

$17-20/hr6 yrs exp

Babysitter/nanny Seeking Part Time Employment

I am very passionate about caring for children. I started watching and helping my cousin who has a medical condition called cerebral palsy at a very young age. Ever since then I have enjoyed helping out special needs children and any child in that matter. I have experience with many children ages 2-15. I would love to be a...
Jennifer can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Danielle R.


Waterbury, CT

$17-25/hr5 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver Available

I have experience with special needs persons and children. I have been a caregiver for over 10 years. To include a job coach and companion helping with life skills and recreational activities. I am a trustworthy and reliable individual who values and respects the people I work with. I also have a Bachelor's degree in psychology.
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Rebecca G.


Waterbury, CT

$20-25/hr9 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver

Hi my name is Rebecca and I'm a fun energetic caregiver that is available weekends and evenings. I'm a certified Special education teacher and recently moved to the area to continue teaching for my 4th year. In addition, I have 7 years of experience working as a life skills instructor in a residential setting and supported...
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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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Chelsey P.


Wolcott, CT

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny, Sitter, Companion, Pet Care

I am a mom to one boy(4) and step mom to a girl (5) and a boy (8). During the school year I drive a school bus but am open to a permanent position with the right family. I am comfortable with multiple children and have worked with multiple families including children with special needs. I have been CPR and First Aid certified...
Chelsey can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Elise A.


Waterbury, CT

$35/hr3 yrs exp

A Little About Me!

I'm currently 24 years old, attending college and work for DDS. I have 3 years of nanny experience & 7 years of special needs experience. I also specialize in overnight care. I enjoy going outdoors and making people laugh! I love furry friends and don't mind keeping the house tidy.
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Sara T.


Waterbury, CT

$10-25/hr4 yrs exp

Residential Care

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I've been working with individuals with special needs for 5 years. I work with all functioning levels (High, Low). High and low behavioral individuals. Verbal and non-verbal. I can function wheel chair lifts and Hoyer lifts. I am caring and fun I go on outings with individuals and food shop. I cook clean and advocate. I'm DDS...
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Marissa M.


Waterbury, CT

$17-20/hr8 yrs exp

Fun & Smiley Sitter

I have multiple years of experience with children. I am an assistant director/ choreographer of a dance studio. I run the entire "pre-school program" which teaches children ages 1. 5-7 years old. I have experience as a substitute teacher and am currently enrolled in a masters program to become a high school biology teacher. I...
Marissa can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

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Deone F.


Waterbury, CT

$18-30/hr10 yrs exp

I have years of experience with special needs children, I was trained by company because I was my grandson caregiver
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Kayla D.


Bantam, CT

$22-28/hr3 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: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Leida L.


Waterbury, CT

$8-25/hr2 yrs exp

Leida holds a degree in education, specializing in the compassionate care of children with special needs.
Leida can also help with: Meal prep, home modification, personal care, light cleaning
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Tyla S.


Naugatuck, CT

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Caring And Patient ABA Therapist Looking To Help

Hi, It's know hard to trust someone with your loved ones. I'm here to offer help and peace of mind. I have over 10 years of experience working with individuals with special needs. I've worked in group homes, assisted living facilities for memory care, foster homes and in private homes as an ABA therapist. But most importantly,...
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Jennifer G.


Waterbury, CT

$17-25/hr10 yrs exp

I Have A Gift

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a Manager of 2 group home that serve individuals with developmental disabilities (all of them on the Autism Spectrum) and severe behavioral issues. In 2006 I started to become fascinated with autism when I began working with a non-verbal 17-year-old with very severe self-injurious behavior. I started to self-educate and he...
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Leida L.


Waterbury, CT

$20-28/hr10 yrs exp

Professional Caregiver

I have 25 years experience as a language therapist and teacher for kids with special needs. I only speak Spanish but manage really well with translator app.
Leida can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Christine D.


Naugatuck, CT

$17-20/hr9 yrs exp

Experienced Special Needs Provider

I started caring for special needs children in 1999 in the school system. I found it to be quite challenging although extremely rewarding. I have then went on to obtain my CNA certificate and worked with the elderly in a nursing home. Currently, I work in a private group home with (10) special needs children. I feel my work...

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