Find Trusted Special Needs Caregivers Near Me in West Haven, CT

$22-28/hr • 7 yrs exp

Hello!

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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...

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"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.

Rocio G.

$15-20/hr • 4 yrs exp

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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..

Jennice D.

$17-20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Responsible Yet Fun Caregiver

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

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Special Needs Care

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"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.

Jennice D.

$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Part-Time, Experienced Caregiver Available

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...

Elenna K.

$35-50/hr • 7 yrs exp

About Me

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.

Rochelle R.

$17/hr • 10 yrs exp

Full Time Loving Aide

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.

Christella J.

$19-24/hr

Christella

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.

$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, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance

Skills:

CPR

Lauren P.

$10-20/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: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision

Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

Cathleen L.

$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

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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...

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"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.

Johanne D.

Shelton, CT

$30/hr • 10 yrs exp

CNA

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Hired by 2 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, light cleaning, companionship & more

Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

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"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...

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Rachael T.

Branford, CT

$25/hr • 6 yrs exp

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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

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"Rachael was fantastic! She provided great care to our twin toddlers and newborn. I would definitely hire her again! Thank you Rachael!"

Dylan K.

Nohemi B.

$20-30/hr • 5 yrs exp

5.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have 3 years of experience with a preteen boy with Paranoia, ODD, general anxiety, depression, PTSD and slight psychosis. The sibling was also diagnosed with separation anxiety and PTSD. Father had Asperger's Syndrome. I went through training on emotional intelligence and parenting provided by social workers during two years...

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"Nohemi worked over a year for my 2 1/2 year old. She was patient yet firm and playful and fun. She worked on both Spanish and English with my daughter and participated when we had our speech therapist visits. Nohemi was respectful and truly cared for our daughter....

Susan P.

Pauline C.

Seymour, CT

$15-32/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny/Babysitter/Helper Available

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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: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping & more

Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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"We spoke with Pauline on the phone - excellent communication, very efficient, and very helpful. We didn't hire Pauline only because our plans changed but she would have been a good fit for our needs; we will keep her in favorites for possible future job...

Doug M.

Morgan L.

$25-50/hr • 6 yrs exp

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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...

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"She loves children of all ages and has worked with special needs grandchild - she has a gift with this population."

Holly B.

Vanessa C.

Seymour, CT

$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Fun And Caring Nanny

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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: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision

Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

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"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

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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: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling

Skills:

CNA

First Aid

CPR

Kassidy P.

$16-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

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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: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel

Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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"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.

Sarah S.

Branford, CT

$17-30/hr • 8 yrs exp

Extensive Experience With Special Needs

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For 8 years I lived and worked in intentional communities for people with developmental disabilities. I've helped people use the restroom, bath, feed themselves, supported at work, home skills and more. I've worked with verbal and nonverbal people too.

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"We met Sarah while looking for someone to care for our dogs while my partner and I were away for a week. I found her attentive and thoughtful energy to be relieving as we haven't been away from our pups for this long! She managed wonderfully with our dog's daily...

erin B.

Katelyn P.

Orange, CT

$15-25/hr • 5 yrs exp

Special Needs Provider

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