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60 special needs caregivers are listed in West Haven, CT
The average posted rate is $19/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years
Special needs caregivers in West Haven, CT
Rocio G.
West Haven, CT
$15-20/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a very reliable patient and creative person with more them 5 years of experience caring for children I will give the appropriate care and I am willing to do any other additional task if is requested..
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I have many years of experience working with kids and adults with disabilities. I have worked three summers at a camp for people with disabilities and got to meet so many amazing people through it. I also have worked as a personal care assistant. I love getting to know each person I work with. I have experience working...
5.0
"Cassidy is very caring, conscientious and professional. We enjoy her friendly personality! She has been wonderful helping us meet our disabled family member's weekly needs-- primarily helping her get to the doctor, shopping and appointments."
Nancy P.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a 45-year-old mother of 3. I have worked with children for most of my adult life. I have experience with children of all ages and abilities. I previously owned my own home daycare and have worked in various elementary schools supporting both typical and children with special needs. My school background has provided me with...
Jennice can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Jenny has been with our family since our daughter was 6 weeks old. In these last 18 months she has been a beyond amazing care provider and friend to our daughter and us. She is always reliable, naturally kind, and has given C. more love and nurturing than we could...
Katie S.
I am a 54-year-old mother of 3 looking for a part-time babysitting opportunities.. I have extensive experience working with children of all ages and abilities. As a special education paraprofessional and as a therapy aid,. I also owned my own daycare for 2 years. I am a very caring and compassionate person who loves to go for...
I have 6 years of teaching experience, 7 years of working with individuals with disabilities of all ages and a variety of experiences working with children across the board. I have my masters in Special education as well.
I have been a loving aide for over 15 years, also have a loved one with special needs my 28-year-old brother. I am very well aware of the love, patience and compassion you must have in this field of work. I am a reliable honest individual with plenty of references.
I spent two years working in a single group. I went to different group homes to work and I was able to come across different types of disabilities. I came across patients who were on wheelchairs, nasogastric tubes, and Hoyer lifts. I experienced working with different behaviors.
Nevaeh S.
West Haven, CT
$15-20/hr • 1 yrs exp
Hello, I am a patient and reliable senior in high school who is looking for summer jobs. I have many years of experience taking care of babies and children, as well as children with special needs. Personally, I do enjoy spending time with kids and pets. I'm good at multitasking and have no problem helping out with household...
Nevaeh can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Lauren P.
West Haven, CT
$17-20/hr • 5 yrs exp
I have been a babysitter/nanny since I was 16 years old. I have worked in many elementary school classrooms including a special needs classroom ranging from learning disabilities, to ADHD, to behavioral problems, and I have experience tutoring, and teaching in ESL classrooms. Now I work in Kid's ministry at my church, and work...
Lauren can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Cathleen L.
Milford, CT
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Personable, Reliable, Affordable, Committed to helping when I can.
Errands, light house cleaning, transportation, grocery store trips, pharmacy trips , light meal prep, all phases and conditions of pet care, elderly or special needs companionship /outings.
I am also a licensed hairdresser of 32 years willing to do home visits...
5.0
"I interviewed Cathy on Friday, August 14, 2020, and to me she had a fantastic interview. She was just what I expected after a brief phone call, very caring people orientated organized. Being the opening is being delayed she is on my short list for shifts I will...
Eddie C.
4.9
(20)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello. I'm a certified nursing assistant /CNA/DCS Worker.
I have over 20 years+ experience. I also have worked in nursing homes, assisted living and hospitals. I have work in private home and facilities. I also work with special needs adult and children I have experience caring for Dementia , Alzheimer's, Parkinson, Cancer,...
Johanne can also help with: Dementia, errands, hospice services, home modification, companionship, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"I’ve been a nurse practitioner for 27 years and an RN for 42 years. I’ve worked at many nursing homes and hospitals along my career path and I could say with 100% certainty that Joanne is absolutely one of the best nurses aids I’ve ever worked with anywhere! I...
Care member
Rachael T.
Branford, CT
$25/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Rachael, and I am graduating Vanderbilt University with my M. Ed. this May. I am a certified elementary and special education teacher. I am able and willing to care for children with special needs or behavioral challenges. In general, I have a lot of experience taking care of children. I have worked for one family...
Rachael can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Rachael has been our six year old’s reading tutor for almost a year and I can’t sing her praises enough. She is so so good at what she does. Knowledgeable, creative, responsive, effective, and relentlessly positive. She is incredibly talented."
Care member
4.1
(7)
Hired by 20 families in your neighborhood
I have been watching children since high school. I did that for three years. After high school, I taught 2 and 3-years-old's in Sunday school. I also worked with a before and after-school program with children (from kindergarten to grade five) for a year (and was the site's leader). After a few years passed, I got married to a...
Pauline can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Pauline was amazing with our children. She is punctual and dependable. Our kids look forward to going to her home. "
Aaron C.
Morgan L.
Milford, CT
$25-50/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
ABOUT ME
Creative, high energy, and compassionate caregiver. I'm a good listener, with the empathy to discern client needs, especially for those who are nonverbal or under emotional distress. Resourceful planner with good communication skills who can hit the floor running on day one. People person - whether older geriatric group...
5.0
"She loves children of all ages and has worked with special needs grandchild - she has a gift with this population."
Holly B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I have many years experience as a Nanny. I've worked in an in-home daycare, a daycare center, and as a private Nanny. I've worked with children ages 4 months through 12 years old, including multiples at once. I also have several nieces and a nephew (with special needs) that I enjoy spending time with and caring for. I am a fun,...
Vanessa can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Vanessa was a wonderful caregiver to our infant son for four months this spring. He absolutely loved her and she was so attentive to him! She got him on a great schedule, played with him all of the time, and always let us know if he had a little fever or anything...
Morgan W.
Nicollette S.
Hamden, CT
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Nicollette and I am excellent with children! I consider myself patient, professional and having a sharp eye for details.
I am experienced with potty training, children with special needs, enjoy outdoorsy activities, help with homework, love music! You name it!
My goal is to meet awesome families and provide...
Nicollette can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
CPR
CNA
First Aid
Kassidy P.
Milford, CT
$17-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hello! My name is Kassidy. I am 25 years old and work as a 911 dispatcher. I currently live in Milford and love it! I'm looking for a part time or full time babysitting job. I am the oldest of 6 brothers and 1 sister, so caring for children comes naturally to me. I previously worked at a day care caring for children ranging from...
Kassidy can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I highly recommend Kassidy to any family looking for a babysitter. She has a natural talent with children and parents can have total peace of mind while they are away from their kids. She is extremely patient, reliable, trustworthy, and can handle any situation big...
Mary G.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
For the past four years I have had a ton of experience with Special needs children. I have cared for two children who are physically handicapped witch helped me become more experienced with individuals who struggle with mobility. I have also worked with many individuals on the Autism Spectrum. Through being chosen to volunteer...
Dustina A.
Ansonia, CT
$17-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I have been an employee for The Kennedy Center for almost 16 years and have a great deal of experienced with behavior issues and maintaining great relationships with people who might seem a bit challenging. I also have a relative who has exhibited behaviors that need compassion and understanding and I have given every effort...
5.0
"Dustina is an efficient and excellent worker."
Gladys S.
3.5
(4)
As an experienced care giver with special needs, I am able to give the best of me to my clients, I have experience with enfants, young and adults with Cognitive Disabilities, Mobility Challenges, Seizure Disorder, Epilepsy, Blindness, Visual Impairment, Spinal cord Injuries, Quadriplegic, Development delay, Autism... I am able...
3.0
"She was not available for the hours I need it"
Carol T.
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in West Haven, CT
Cassidy C.
5.0
Cassidy is very caring, conscientious and professional. We enjoy her friendly personality! She has been wonderful helping us meet our disabled family member's weekly needs-- primarily helping her get to the doctor, shopping and appointments.
- Nancy P.
Jennice D.
5.0
Jenny has been with our family since our daughter was 6 weeks old. In these last 18 months she has been a beyond amazing care provider and friend to our daughter and us. She is always reliable, naturally kind, and has given C. more love and nurturing than we could have ever hoped for. We will be...
- Katie S.
Cathleen L.
5.0
My mother really appreciated Cathleen's help. Cathleen is personable, patient, and professional. I would gladly recommend her services.
- William D.
Johanne D.
5.0
Johanne (aka Jojo) was an aid to my mother-in-law struggling with dementia. She is sweet, professional and skilled with no drama. She always gets the job done, and is a patient, fun and extremely capable provider. Any family would be lucky to have Jojo caring for their loved one ❤️
- Care member
Rachael T.
5.0
Rachael was fantastic! She provided great care to our twin toddlers and newborn. I would definitely hire her again! Thank you Rachael!
- Dylan K.
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