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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Wethersfield, CT
The average posted rate is $18/hr as of November 2024
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 8 years
Special needs caregivers in Wethersfield, CT
I have worked as a paraprofessional for nearly two years for Ellington public schools. I have experience working in their MAP program which specializes in autism and other developmental delays. I also have experience working with students who have other behavioral issues.
Carolyn C.
Wethersfield, CT
$10-15/hr • 10 yrs exp
I Have Worked In The Care Giving Field For Over 30 Years As A Recreational Therapist/class Mgr
I have a Bachelor of Science in Therapeutic Recreation, and I have worked in the field with special needs adults and children for over 30 yrs. I managed and taught in a special needs classroom for 3 yrs. before pursuing my area of preference of Recreation Therapy. I have experience w autistic children and adults DDS and a...
I am a mom of 2 grown children who works in an elementary school and majored in Education in college. I have about 40 years experience in child care and education. I have helped raise 11 nieces, nephews and great nephews. I currently work in an elementary school with special needs children aiding with their classroom work and...
Heidi can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
(14)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I have 17+ years experience of childcare related services and activities. I am available for full time as well part time of all ages and also special needs. My job description are preparing meals daily, taking walks on regular basics, reading, and playing games, preparing school activities and assist play time outside. Also,...
Christina can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Cristina was very dependable and treated our children with so much tender love and care - as if they were her own! She managed the daily activities of light housekeeping and caring for our 2 year old at the time. She even prepped two different meals (one for us and...
Nikia R.
Experienced Special Educator teacher with 8 years of dedicated service, specializing in functional academics and community support. Committed to empowering students with diverse needs while providing valuable parent support. Let's collaborate to foster growth and success for every learner.
Sarah O.
Newington, CT
$18-22/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Sarah and my day job is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst. I have been working with children for over 5 years in a variety of settings from daycares, elementary schools to outplacement schools and have been babysitting since I was 13! I currently work at an elementary school as a registered behavior technician...
Sarah can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Sarah is a sweet , caring and very happy girl. My daughter would squeal with joy every morning when Sarah walked through the door !
She took care of my 18 month old girl. They did tons of craft, painting, outdoor activities.
I really wish Sarah was available...
Sadaf R.
Kristen M.
West Hartford, CT
$18-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Nanny Excited To Help You With Your Children!
4.5
(8)
Hired by 13 families in your neighborhood
Hi families, my name is Kristen, and I am a seasoned nanny ready to help you with your young children. I have extensive experience caring for children of all ages, as well as with families of multiples(most recently with toddler twins), and children with special needs.
I am an older nanny I suppose, but do not let my age deter...
Kristen can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Kristen has been an asset for the family. She has for the last year or so looked after my two kids ,4 year and 2 year, with warmth, compassion, patience and care. Her contribution to our family becomes all more invaluable as the times were extremely difficult for...
Abhishek P.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm CPR/First Aid certified. I have over 10 years of experience working in the childcare field. I'm also a Sign Language Interpreter and proficient in Spanish. I have experience working with infants, toddlers, and children with special needs. I have a drivers license.
Date: 2024
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Nicole can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Nicole is one of the best babysitters my son has had. She keeps him engaged and is so patient with him. I would highly recommend her to anyone in need of a babysitter/ nanny!"
Brooke L.
Zoey R.
Manchester, CT
$20-26/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! My name is Zoey! I am 23 years old from Manchester Connecticut. I am fully vaccinated from COVID-19, have a great driving record, no criminal background, and I am not a smoker! I am also fully certified for CPR and first aid, and update that whenever necessary. I am experienced with special needs and medical...
Zoey can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Zoey did a great job watching my kids. She followed our instructions, checked in throughout the day, and asked questions if she was unsure. The kids loved their time with her. We will be using her again."
Angela R.
5.0
(1)
I love meeting and caring for children of all abilities! In my pursuit of becoming a teacher I have taken countless courses on how to help children with varying needs. For four years I was a coach in my hometown's Unified Sports Program. I have counseled/directed at a summer camp for 6+ years, working closely with many different...
Sandra W.
New Britain, CT
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Good day! Well, I started out working with autistic and developmentally disabled teens in California. I also worked at the YWCA with children K through 5 before and after school as a teacher. Some of the students attending were autistic or had ADHD. Now I am a behavior therapist working with autistic children one on one in the...
5.0
"Sandra takes her work seriously and was so wonderful with my mother that was in her 90s and had dementia. She always engaged in conversation and made sure she ate and took her meds. My mom passed in 2013 at age 94 and am glad Sandra was there to help when I had to...
Anna B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi all! My name is Sam and I have over 10 years of experience in babysitting and special needs care. I am a mental health counselor specializing in children's behavioral health and have significant experience working with children of all ages and abilities. Specifically, I have worked with children with ADHD, ODD, depression,...
Sam can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"She has helped out with Vacation Bible School and in the church nursery. She is very good with children. Dependable, mature, caring and loving. I've watched her grow up into a very responsible teen. I would definitely hire her to watch our children here at the...
Cynthia D.
4.7
(3)
Hi there, I'm Taylor and I have been babysitting for over 8 Years. I have experience working with all ages and also experience with special needs. I love taking care a kids.
Taylor can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"I have known Taylor since she was two years old. She is a loving, caring, responsible young woman. She is dependable and always has a smile on her face very up beat ! Treats my daughter like and little sister. Love her !! "
Karen R.
Suzanne E.
Berlin, CT
$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi, there!
I'm an experienced caregiver and companion comfortable with special needs children and adults. I'm certified through DDS for individualized day and personal support. I'm generally available for part time or occasional requests.
Please feel free to contact me to discuss your situation and see if we could be a good fit....
Suzanne can also help with: Travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Suzanne has been our son's nanny for more than a year. She's reliable and on time, and is always willing to be flexible, lend a hand around the house, or stay late if needed. She's great with our big dog too, and even checked on our house and was thoughtful and...
Kristy M.
Silvana C.
Hartford, CT
$20-33/hr • 1 yrs exp
I Love The People Who Need More Care, Help, Love. I Like To Learn Different Things.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is silvanaI I offer my services like caregiver. 3 years of experience. I have car car and drivers license. I am very kind, sweet, lovely, caring, compassionate. Let me know if you are interested
5.0
"Among the many candidates that I have interviewed, Silvana stood out as the best candidate for the services that I requested for our baby's gender reveal party. Silvana is professional, punctual, and delivers as per the expectations. I have decided to hire Silvana...
Wilfried T.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello, My name is Tiffany! I am 26 years old I have been working as a Nanny since I was 16. I have worked with children of all ages and have experience with children who have hearing loss and special needs. I took ASL in college as my foreign language and incorporated that in my work even for hearing children as its a great tool...
Tiffany can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"We hired Tiffany back in 2017 to watch our son who was 9 years old and has some special needs. She did a few days a week after school as well as a Friday or Saturday for date night alternating with another sitter we hired same year. Tiffany has been amazing and we...
Kim P.
5.0
(1)
My friends daughter was very special needs and I would spend a lot of time playing with her and I would help to feed her and give her medicine anytime it was needed. I love to help kids who can't help themselves. I have been babysitting since I was 11 years old so I have almost 7 years of experience. I have my own reliable car...
5.0
"She is a very bubbly, fun person. She loves children and enjoys playing with them. She is very caring and watches for any sign of distress in the children."
Nichole L.
Chelsea R.
Berlin, CT
$10-25/hr
4.5
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am very reliable, trustworthy and patient. I love just being able to help and watch children grow and learn. This is a great experience because I can see them develop into the person that they will be one day. I can also help them learn and grow.
4.0
"Chelsea responded quickly and was professional and sweet."
Jennifer S.
Mylinda G.
Farmington, CT
$15-20/hr • 5 yrs exp
4.7
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I start each day expecting the best and preparing for the worst. I enjoy the challenge of trying to help children identify their feelings and be secure in their bodies as well as emotions. I am a trained BOCES employee and have worked for Heritage Home before as well. I work in the Greece school district presently. I know there...
Linda O.
East Hartford, CT
$18-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Open minded, compassionate, loving, caring for the people I serve, easy going, patient, kindhearted and sweet to work with.
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Wethersfield, CT
Christina L.
5.0
Highly recommend Cristina to anyone who is looking for housekeeping or care for their children. She is extremely organized, meticulous, dependable, thoughtful and just a wonderful person. She was such a great help in my last few months of pregnancy and when I was juggling a toddler and newborn. We...
- Shefali K.
Sarah O.
5.0
Sarah is a sweet , caring and very happy girl. My daughter would squeal with joy every morning when Sarah walked through the door !
She took care of my 18 month old girl. They did tons of craft, painting, outdoor activities.
I really wish Sarah was available long term - I would have hired her...
- Sadaf R.
Kristen M.
5.0
Kristen joined our family last summer and took over care of our 5-month-old son, G. She has been a wonderful addition to our family. G. adores her and they have great fun together every day. He immediately smiles as she walks through the door and greets him. She's patient with our little guy, and...
- Monica R.
Nicole M.
5.0
Nicole is one of the best babysitters my son has had. She keeps him engaged and is so patient with him. I would highly recommend her to anyone in need of a babysitter/ nanny!
- Brooke L.
Zoey R.
5.0
Zoey did such a great job at entertaining my 1 year old, that she forgot all about her separation anxiety! Zoey was kind, and incredibly helpful. We will definitely hire her again
- Catherine L.
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Ratings for Wethersfield, CT special needs caregivers listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Special Needs Caregivers in Wethersfield, CT are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 14 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.