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Dianne S.


Westford, VT

$10-24/hr • 10 yrs exp

RN Pediatrics 1981-1992: Children's Memorial Hospital Chicago 1992-2024: Pediatrics, NICU UVMMC

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I'd describe my personality as friendly, calm, patient. I love working with babies because that is my area of expertise. I recently retired after 43 years as an RN in Neonatal Intenseive Care and Pediatrics. I've also raised my own 2 children, and helped with my 5 grandchildren. I'm looking for a job that is part-time...
Dianne can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

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Karen R.


Fairfax, VT

$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

RN

I'm a school nurse and love working with special needs and intensive special needs children. It brings joy to my day to make them smile.
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Emily L.


Essex Junction, VT

$20-30/hr • 2 yrs exp

My name is Emily and I am a 25-year-old professional currently employed as a middle school special educator. I have been working in the field for the last two years and am looking to switch working environments and am interested in positions in nannying, tutoring, teenage mentorships, senior care giving. I love arts and...
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Kristen P.


Milton, VT

$22/hr • 3 yrs exp

Experienced, Kind Caregiver

Hello- my name is Kristen and I am an experienced caregiver! I have four years of experience as an emergency medical technician and have been working as a personal care attendant for over 3 years. I am a team player that is compassionate and enthusiastic. My hobbies include being outside, baking, photography, and so much more!...
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Courtney B.


Essex Junction, VT

$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver Available

Hi! After several years in the mental health field, followed by customer service and sales, I've decided to go back into childcare. I recently started work at a preschool as a Teacher Assistant and plan on going back to school to pursue a masters degree in Early Childhood Education. Throughout high school and college, I babysat...
Courtney can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Kayleigh G.


Essex Junction, VT

$10-15/hr • 7 yrs exp

Reliable Friendly And Family Friendly

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have over 5 years of experience including nannying, and pre-school teaching. Ive done overnights half days, occasionals, vacations, Ect. you name it ive done it! One child, multiple children, pets, children with special needs, ages 3m-13y, I've cared for em! I have great references if needed! I was born and raised in Vermont...
Kayleigh can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Julia M.


Johnson, VT

$27-30/hr • 9 yrs exp

Energetic And Outdoorsy Montessorian - Available For Nanny 08/01/2022

5.0

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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Available summer 2024. I am a certified Early Childhood Educator with over 30 Credits in early childhood education from Colorado Mountain College and a Certified Montessori Primary teacher with the American Montessori Society. I have taken numerous training courses, classes and have done countless hours of professional...
Julia can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Julia was fantastic with my 3 year old daughter! I will definitely hire again."

James R.

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Catherine W.


Burlington, VT

$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp

Thoughtful, Dedicated And Reliable

Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I'm Catherine Bianca. I have been instructing and teaching kids for years, both in private sessions and public school classrooms. I am looking to make positive impact by providing creative, reliable, collaborative and thoughtful children's activities. Since 2017 I have been delighted to teach and instruct: toddlers and...
Catherine can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"We were so pleased to have her services taking care of our two younger children for a few hours over two days. She had very favorable references to share and initiated an interview with us and the kids beforehand which was great. She was extremely communicative,...

Caroline W.

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Sarah E.


Burlington, VT

$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Part-time Nanny Seeking Work

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I am a part-time youth librarian who loves kids, the arts, adventures outside, and learning! I have been babysitting for over 15 years, have tutored all subjects (including math, reading, writing, and poetry), was a camp counselor at both outdoor ed. and vocal performance summer camps, and worked in a first grade classroom. I am...
Sarah can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Sarah is an incredible person. She is emotionally attuned to children in such a beautiful way. My son struggles with anxiety and was quite shy when he was younger, but Sarah was able to make him feel safe and content when we were away. He became such a fan of hers...

Ann B.

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Maria C.


Jericho, VT

$25-28/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Maria and I am 26, and I am a private childcare worker based out of Boston, MA. I am first and foremost dedicated to providing any child in my care with a safe, comfortable, fun, and enriching environment. I have 10 years of extensive early childhood care experience. I have worked with all age groups but the...
Maria can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Maria was a great babysitter while we were visiting Boston! She was easy to communicate with and our 2-year-old daughter seemed to enjoy her! I would definitely recommend Maria to any family."

Kelli M.

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Molly T.


Colchester, VT

$26/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

I have over 10 years of experience as a babysitter, camp counselor, child swim instructor and after school care provider. I have up to date CPR and wilderness first responder certifications. I have 3+ years experience working with children and adults with a range of special needs. I am currently in school for occupational...
Molly can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Rachel D.


Burlington, VT

$35/hr • 10 yrs exp

Compassionate Caregiver

I have experience with all ages, including kids with special needs. In the past few years I have been working mostly with infants and toddlers. I am a creative, compassionate, nature loving person and I love supporting a child's development in new and fun ways. When not nannying, I work in the performing arts and mental health...
Rachel can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Shirley R.


Colchester, VT

$30/hr • 10 yrs exp

My personality is kind, patient, and loving. I have 20 years of experience working with elderly, and special needs in a wide variety of environments. From nursing home, special care, home care I have experience. I assist with personal care, as bathing, dressing, companionship, meal prep, house work. I like caring for seniors...
Shirley can also help with: Light cleaning, home modification, personal care, companionship, dementia
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Hannah D.


Burlington, VT

$25/hr • 2 yrs exp

Hello! My name is Hannah, and I'm a responsible, compassionate fourth-year medical student at the Larner College of Medicine. With years of experience caring for children in both professional and personal settings, I bring a unique level of expertise to babysitting. My medical training has equipped me with advanced knowledge in...
Hannah can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Kristin A.


Williston, VT

$14-19/hr • 2 yrs exp

I'm currently a specialized community support worker for college students working towards independent living! For two years I've been a peer mentor, supporting disabled college students with academic, social, and life skills!
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Natalia F.


Burlington, VT

$20-50/hr • 7 yrs exp

I'm a childcare provider driven by a genuine passion for nurturing the growth and development of young minds. My journey began working in school with special needs children , which solidified my desire to make a positive impact on children's lives. With over seven years of experience, I'm adept at caring for children of all...
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Victoria C.


Williston, VT

$22-28/hr • 10 yrs exp

Fun Nanny

I have worked in pre schools and public schools for the last 8 years, while also being a nanny during the summer while schools out. I have A lot of experience working with children and been apart of many trainings throught my years working in the public school system. I currently work as an instructional aid in a elementary...
Victoria can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Lily G.


Burlington, VT

$16-23/hr • 9 yrs exp

Energetic, Playful, And Attentive Babysitter!

Hi families! My name is Lily G. and a junior studying Geography and Public Communications at UVM with nearly a decade of experience with childcare. I have experience working with children from 10 months to 12 years old, but I'm comfortable with kids of all ages. I also have my own car and a clean driving record. Additionally,...
Lily can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Catherine W.


Burlington, VT

$35-45/hr • 1 yrs exp

I am a Certified Facilitator and Private Instructor designing ways to facilitate the engagement between emotional regulation through art and design activities. Let's connect!
Hi! I recently received my Masters in special education and am currently working as a special educator.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Westford, VT

Julia M.

5.0

Julia is a fantastic person! She was with us for 2 years and my daughters love her dearly. She was reliable, dependable and such a life saver. Kids are naturally drawn to her and I always felt secure knowing they were in her care.

- Kelly B.

Catherine W.

5.0

We were so pleased to have her services taking care of our two younger children for a few hours over two days. She had very favorable references to share and initiated an interview with us and the kids beforehand which was great. She was extremely communicative, kind, and punctual. She was also...

- Caroline W.

Sarah E.

5.0

Sarah worked for us consistently for over a year caring for our toddler. She was kind, patient, and nurturing. She tuned into my son's needs and held space for him when he cried. I felt comfortable giving her my car to take him on adventures to parks, the library, bike riding, the parents center,...

- Sharon E.

Maria C.

5.0

Maria was a great babysitter while we were visiting Boston! She was easy to communicate with and our 2-year-old daughter seemed to enjoy her! I would definitely recommend Maria to any family.

- Kelli M.

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