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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Willington, CT
The average posted rate is $20/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 7 years
Special needs caregivers in Willington, CT
4.5
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have had four years of experience caring for elderly gentlemen. I worked for 2 families, one of which the gentleman had a great deal of special needs. George had a stroke and was physically handicapped and unable to walk or perform any ADL's on his own. I was available to him 24-7 for a period of two years until he passed...
Robert can also help with: Live-in home care, respite care, personal care
5.0
"Robert arrived to our appointment punctually and with a great attitude. He offered for any type of care or hours that we needed. He is a great candidate to provide companionship or for help with elderly care"
Julia D.
Joan M.
Manchester, CT
$17-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I have many proven years of experience in working with people of all abilities. I believe that everyone has something to give. I have previously managed two non profits that have supported people with special needs. I consider myself an advocate. I am passionate and prepared to work on behalf of your loved one and you!
5.0
(1)
I have been a caregiver for over 20 years. I have many years of experience I worked with visiting nurses, hospice, rehabilitation etc. I am very easy-going very easy to get along with and take pride in my work. I have experience with ADLs I am CPR, first aid, EpiPen, med certified.
5.0
(11)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I started babysitting at 11 years old for neighbors' kids. I was a camp counselor and a lifeguard in my teens. I love doing craft projects and reading. I raised 2 boys and have a 6-year-old grandson and 2 granddaughters who are my heart and soul. I have a Bachelor's degree from Sacred Heart University. I love cats and dogs. I am...
Susan can also help with: Travel, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We initially reached out to Susan to inquire if she would be interested in providing childcare for our two sons (then 2 month olds and almost three years old). We met Susan at the park and she immediately got down and dirty in the sandbox with our truck loving...
Courtney Z.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am currently looking to go back into the nanny field after being a paraprofessional in Ellington for the past year. I have over 15 years of experience working with infants, toddler, special needs and school aged children as a nanny for multiple families as well as in multiple childcare settings.
Elyse can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Elyse has been our full time nanny for our four children for almost five years. In addition to taking excellent care of our children, she cooks them organic, from scratch meals, does amazing arts & crafts, helps with speech therapy, homework and is a part of our...
Amanda W.
3.7
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hey there my name is Shannon and I am 27 years old! I have over 10 years of experience in childcare. I have worked as a PCA for individuals with special needs, a nanny for infants up to 12 years old and a pre school head teacher for roughly two years. I am American Red Cross CPR CERTIFIED and I also have my epi pen and...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"My wife and I hired Shannon to watch our 10 year old boy and two year old girl, we had a great experience with Shannon, she’s professional and courteous, and our kids absolutely loved her, I highly recommend Shannon"
Care member
Savannah C.
Pomfret Center, CT
$18-45/hr • 9 yrs exp
Outgoing, Good With Children, Personable, Patient, And Creative
5.0
(2)
Hi I'm Savannah and I'm a 2019 high school graduate. I've just returned from living in the UK for 6 months working as an Au Pair! I currently work at a daycare as the head preschool teacher and was the head infant teacher before I made my move to the UK. I've worked there for 3 years :)
I started working with children at a young...
Savannah can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Savannah is a close family friend who has cared for my daughter multiple times. She is amazing with my daughter! My daughter loved her every time she would care for her and never wanted her to leave. She is amazing with children. She played with my daughter,...
Chelsie F.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I am a mother of two wonderful girls. I was a nanny for a number of different families before and after I had my children. I also have many years of experience as a household manager/assistant. I work as a professional organizer and house cleaner as well. I love cleaning and organizing and I have always loved children. I have...
Kari can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Very professional and courteous. Extremely well qualified, personable, warm and friendly. Exchanged several emails, arranged an interview and she arrived on time and was flexible and patient as our prior candidate interview ran over."
John B.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello, My name is Tiffany! I am 27 years old I have been working as a Nanny for 12 years. 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. I incorporated that in my work even for hearing children as it is a great tool...
Tiffany can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Tiffany was our nanny for just shy of a full year (we moved out of state this summer). My daughter was about 6 months when she started and our first nanny or sitter ever so we were nervous but she was great with her and our two dogs. Over the year she taught her...
Taylor L.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been caring for seniors, special needs, for 33 years. I have worked in nursing homes, in home care, private in home care. tasks include am care, pm care, meal prep, feeding, bathing, dressing, toileting, transportation, light house keeping, laundry, food shopping. I am very passionate about what I do. enjoy getting to...
Tina can also help with: Light cleaning, companionship, errands, meal prep, hospice services, dementia & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I have worked in home health care and residential care for approximately 10 years each.
Within residential care, I provided residential habilitation services, as well as non-residential habilitation and specialized companion services within the community.
I worked with people who had varying degrees of intellectual disabilities...
5.0
"Jennifer words can't express how awesome Jen is.
She has been a lifesaver to us. We have a daughter who has special needs and has seizures and is not able to walk or talk. We needed someone we could trust and feel comfortable with.
Jen is that person. When we...
Carol D.
Merideth K.
Broad Brook, CT
$17/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I have worked in child care for many years including classrooms with infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and pre-k headstart programs. I am also CPR and First Aide certified. I currently work for an allergist who regularly sees pediatric patients. I have an Associate's Degree in Child Development, am a nursing student, and am very...
Merideth can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Merideth is great with our kids. Has watched them many times,including for a few days straight while my husband and I went away on vacation. We were able to enjoy our vacation knowing the kids were in good hands. The kids always have a good time with her and ask...
Jigisha M.
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: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Zoey is amazing. She's great with my three kids and two dogs (a lot for anyone to handle)! I would highly recommend her!"
Keira L.
Ireland D.
Southbridge, MA
$18-25/hr
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have now been a babysitter/ nanny for 3 different families that have a child with autism. Although all children are different I feel that I can try my best to help whatever the circumstances be speech trouble, moving trouble, eating trouble, etc. I am only 20 and know I have a lot to learn but I'm here to help!
Michelle F.
Manchester, CT
$17-25/hr • 8 yrs exp
I worked for a caring hand for 5 years. I am pca certified and currently work with a special needs woman part time.
Michelle can also help with: Dementia, personal care
Skills:
Home Health Aide
Michelle F.
Manchester, CT
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
I have a degree in Early Education, I've worked as a preschool teacher and a nanny for over 13 years.
I have experience with multiples and have also worked as a support for individuals with special needs.
I have worked with families in their homes and have great references from long term caregiving positions.
Please let me know...
Skills:
CNA
Early Education
Special Needs Care
I'm a mom and meme- gram love children and babies .
I am an lpn license practical nurse
And have worked in the school system with special needs.
Looking to help a family out any way I can.
I love the outdoors animals and exposing children to nature.
If you have any questions please reach out.
Thanks,
Linda
Linda can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
I baby sat a lot growing up and recently I worked at New Preschool Academy while attending school for my Early Childhood Education degree. I have experience working with special needs kids, specifically autism. I can cook, clean, and I don't mind animals.
Brianna can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hello my name is Shaelyn, I am 25 years old graduated High School in 2018 and have 7/8 years of babysitting experience. I have been a nanny several times and have also worked at daycares. Also I was a Part-Time Nanny for two special needs children. I have a special place in my heart for children with special needs. Currently I...
Shaelyn can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
I am a full time dental hygienist who specializes in children with special needs at my job. I spent many years as a single foster parent to teenagers and have made my family through this wonderful, and at times challenging, experience. But my daughter is older now and off to college. I miss having her around. I enjoy children....
Heather can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Willington, CT
Robert F.
5.0
Robert arrived to our appointment punctually and with a great attitude. He offered for any type of care or hours that we needed. He is a great candidate to provide companionship or for help with elderly care
- Julia D.
Susan H.
5.0
We initially reached out to Susan to inquire if she would be interested in providing childcare for our two sons (then 2 month olds and almost three years old). We met Susan at the park and she immediately got down and dirty in the sandbox with our truck loving boy. He immediately took to her and...
- Courtney Z.
Elyse T.
5.0
Elyse has been our full time nanny for our four children for almost five years. In addition to taking excellent care of our children, she cooks them organic, from scratch meals, does amazing arts & crafts, helps with speech therapy, homework and is a part of our family. We love her to pieces and I...
- Amanda W.
Shannon B.
5.0
Shannon is an amazing woman filled with empathy! She shows compassion, kindness, and playfulness, always caring for the kids. Her dedication and determination to better the lives of the kids she works with are unmatched, always putting their needs and wants first. I would recommend her to anybody in...
- Care member
Savannah C.
5.0
Savannah is a close family friend who has cared for my daughter multiple times. She is amazing with my daughter! My daughter loved her every time she would care for her and never wanted her to leave. She is amazing with children. She played with my daughter, fed my daughter dinner and was even...
- Chelsie F.
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