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Find special needs caregivers in Westbrook, CT that you’ll love

60 special needs caregivers are listed in Westbrook, CT

The average posted rate is $20/hr as of March 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years

Special needs caregivers in Westbrook, CT

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Debra S.


Deep River, CT

$25/hr10 yrs exp

I Am A Mature Experienced Home Health/hosp Provide

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I have supported children, adults and seniors in many areas of need. I am experienced In yet not limited to medication dispensing, companionship, special needs, autism spectrum, hands on hygiene, bathing needs, wound care, behavior support, home health and hospice care for 25 years. I am certified in CPR and 1st aid. I find this...
Debra can also help with: Companionship, errands, light cleaning, hospice services, home modification, dementia & more
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

Medical Equipment Experience

5.0
"Deb is a phenomenal caregiver. She’s smart, compassionate and professional. She cares deeply about the person she takes care of. She’s very dependable. Deb took care of my family member. Her care is top notch. I highly recommend her."

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Currently I work with two nonverbal autistic adults. I also have experience working with individuals with a variety of psychological diagnoses.
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Patricia C.


Clinton, CT

$18-25/hr5 yrs exp

I have 5+ years in child care, ranging in all ages, and special needs care. Look forward to working with you!
Patricia can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Athelia D.


Madison, CT

$17-20/hr10 yrs exp

Looking For One Full Time Job

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Education Gateway Community College New Haven, CT Early Childhood Education Courses, 2004-2006 New Milford High School New Milford, CT High School Diploma, June 1979 Employment 2012-Present Care for 3-year-old Provide transportation to and from activities Meal preparation Completing household chores while napping (i....
Athelia can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Cherie G.


Clinton, CT

$20-32/hr10 yrs exp

Very patient person who loves to take care of others! Graduated as a Medical Assistant, worked as a paraprofessional for years with special needs children, ran an at home daycare while raising my own children. Enjoyed taking care of many family members and friends with medical needs. Previous experience includes care of all...
Cherie can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Lois A.


Old Lyme, CT

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Elder Care /

I have over 20 years experience working with adults and children, I have worked with hospice patients special needs children and adults and pretty much anything you need. I am CPR trained , First aide trained. I also am med. certified and fully vaccinated. If you are looking for companionship, errand services , meal prep, help...
Lois can also help with: Errands, meal prep, mobility assistance, light cleaning, transportation, dementia & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

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Cherie G.


Clinton, CT

$18-30/hr10 yrs exp

Very patient person who loves to take care of others! Graduated as a Medical Assistant, worked as a paraprofessional for years with special needs children, ran an at home daycare while raising my own children. Enjoyed taking care of many family members and friends with medical needs. Previous experience includes care of all...
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Gabriella W.


Madison, CT

$25-30/hr4 yrs exp

Babysitter

Hi! My name is Gabby W, and I'm originally from Madison, Connecticut. I graduated from New York University in 2023 with a B. S. in Psychology and will be attending Columbia University in the fall for graduate school. In my free time, I love working out, hiking, reading, cooking, and spending time with friends and family. I truly...
Gabriella can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Aubrey C.


Deep River, CT

$25/hr7 yrs exp

Fun Sitter

I have 7 years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping. Hello my name is Aubrey. I am a teacher with an associates, bachelors and masters degree in education. I've spent over seven years professionally working with children with emphasis on special education. As well as personally growing up with special needs family...
Aubrey can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

Hello! I'm a paraprofessional with a psychology degree and enjoy working with kids and adults of all ages. I'm flexible and willing to learn new things and have been working on my RBT training and already work with one individual with ASD. I was on the track team at CCSU so I love to stay active and have a specialty in math...
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Chelsea H.


Madison, CT

$17-20/hr3 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver- Special Needs Specifically

I am pursuing a degree in psychology-mental health at SCSU right now. I am a junior and have experience in the field. I interned at a day program for adults with traumatic brain injuries, developmental disabilities and visual impairments. My current job is as a life skills instructor for adults with disabilities (most on my...
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Chelsea H.


Madison, CT

$17-20/hr8 yrs exp

Part-Time Babysitter/Nanny

I am an extremely patient and understanding person. I have experience working with adults with disabilities as well as nannying a 13-year-old girl with disabilities and ideally would like to nanny for a child with special needs. I am a junior at SCSU and a psychology major.
Chelsea can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Linda T.


Deep River, CT

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Caregiver

Hi my name is Linda and I have been a caregiver to many clients with a variety of needs. My last position was live in for elderly lady in Boston for three years. I am now residing back in deep river Connecticut. I have taken care of clients with autism, ADHD, brain injury, amputation just to mention a few. I am looking for long...
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Isabella Y.


Killingworth, CT

$22-30/hr8 yrs exp

Part-Time Nanny!

Hello! My name is Isabella, and I'm currently finishing my master's degree in clinical psychology at Columbia University. I hold bachelor's degrees in psychology and criminology from the University of Utah. I have extensive childcare experience, having cared for children ranging from newborns to teenagers up to 14 years old. I...
Isabella can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Brenda S.


Ivoryton, CT

$20-45/hr10 yrs exp

One of a Kind Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My work experience is quite diverse. I worked with a family with 4 children from 5-12 yrs old, inner city children, teenage runaways and currently work with individuals with disabilities such as autism, developmental disabilities, traumatic brain injury, etc. The care provided to individuals and their families may include daily...
Brenda can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

I have loved working with kids since I was a kid. I have cousins who are 7 and 9 years younger than me and once they were born I wanted to be able to babysit for them. When I turned 12 was old enough to take the babysitting course our local rec department offered and after that I took every opportunity to babysit. I started by...
Courtney can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning
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Mariah S.


Old Saybrook, CT

$25-50/hr4 yrs exp

Mariah

Hi, My name is Mariah, I would describe my personality as outgoing, caring, and respectful. I genuinely enjoy working with kids, and here's why: I am the youngest of three siblings, and when my older siblings went off to college, I had a babysitter who became like an older sister to me. The bond we formed was incredibly special...

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am a new graduate registered nurse and have great interest in becoming a pediatric nurse. I was a camp nurse this past summer to almost 500 children between the ages of 3 and 14. I feel comfortable working with children who have special needs or may currently be ill. In college I babysat regularly for a family with a...
Carli can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Carli is absolutely wonderful with my 10 month old daughter. She's sweet, caring and a very responsible sitter. I certainly recommend her!"

Ashley M.

I have been working in special needs classrooms since 2015 from preschool age through 8th grade. I also have plenty of experience with 3 girls of my own, ages 16, 13 and 7! I love pets as well, and prefer to keep busy, so will help out with anything around the home. I am CNA certified and can handle medical care as well. Thank...
Kimberly can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

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Emily H.


East Lyme, CT

$19-25/hr10 yrs exp

Summer Full Time Caregiver/babysitter/nanny Available

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello families, My name is Emily and I am 29 years old and have both and undergraduate degree in human development and family studies and a masters degree in school psychology. I have worked with children of all ages from infants as young as 3 months to students with special needs age 20+ that have aged out of k-12 education,...
Emily can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

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Ratings for Westbrook, CT special needs caregivers listed on Care.com

Average Rating5.0 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in Westbrook, CT are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 8 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.