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

60 special needs caregivers are listed in Willington, CT

The average posted rate is $23/hr as of April 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 8 years

Special needs caregivers in Willington, CT

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Joan M.


Manchester, CT

$17-20/hr • 10 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

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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!
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Cindy B.


Windham, CT

$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Caregiver

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.
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Elyse T.


Vernon Rockville, CT

$20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Weekend Babysitter

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

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. I am currently not available as a full time nanny. Please message me for babysitting opportunities
Elyse can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, travel
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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.

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Shannon B.


Brooklyn, CT

$20-50/hr • 4 yrs exp

Hi There!

4.0

(4)

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

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Cared for my 11 year old in 2018. She did a good job "

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Savannah C.


Pomfret Center, CT

$18-45/hr • 9 yrs exp

Outgoing, Good With Children, Personable, Patient, And Creative

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: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

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.

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Kari Z.


Andover, CT

$30-38/hr • 10 yrs exp

Creative Mom of Two

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, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Kari is amazing. She has been watching our infant for the past 4 months. She's intuitive, you can tell she has years of experience with kids. She's reliable, a great communicator and incredibly nice. She always finds fun and creative ways to occupy the baby. As a...

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Tiffany H.


East Hartford, CT

$25-26/hr • 10 yrs exp

A Little About Me:)

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: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Tiffany was a wonderful nanny to our infant! She was very attentive, always understood our son's cues for a bottle, change of clothes, diaper or nap. She was always able to keep him entertained without screen time and often took him outside to get some fresh air. I...

Ashley T.

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Jennifer W.


Sturbridge, MA

$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Exceptional Part Time Caregiver Available

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.

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Merideth K.


Broad Brook, CT

$17/hr • 10 yrs exp

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, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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.

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Zoey R.


Manchester, CT

$20-26/hr • 7 yrs exp

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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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.

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!
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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: Personal care, dementia
Skills:

Home Health Aide

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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

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Joslin C.


Manchester, CT

$25-50/hr • 3 yrs exp

Compassionate Care For Your Loved Ones !

Hi! I'm Joslin, new to Connecticut from New York. As a mother of two special needs children, I understand the unique challenges of caregiving. My experience includes being my mother's aide after her stroke, where I provided compassionate support and personal care. While I'm not formally trained yet, I plan to pursue training...
Joslin can also help with: Companionship, meal prep, respite care, mobility assistance, errands, light cleaning & more
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Linda B.


Hampton, CT

$24-31/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced Mom And Meme

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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Brianna P.


Enfield, CT

$17-20/hr • 1 yrs exp

Fun, Energetic Sitter

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: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Shaelyn N.


Vernon Rockville, CT

$17-20/hr • 6 yrs exp

Love To Have Fun, But Also Serious When Needed

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: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

I have never cared for a special needs child, but certainly would not hesitate. I am very loving, fun, and patient and would be a great caregiver for any child or adult. I helped my grandparents out a lot, and have some minimal experience with elderly.
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Heather H.


Andover, CT

$19-24/hr • 10 yrs exp

I Understand How Important Your Kids Are

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, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Kevin W.


Manchester, CT

$18/hr • 10 yrs exp

Independent Living Skills Trainer

I have experience working with different individuals of all ages and needs. From the mentally challenged to ABI/TBI. Performing various task like transport to doctors' appointments, handling finances, personal care, using a hoyer lift with certain individuals that required it. I have worked with individuals who required the use...

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Willington, CT

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.

Kari Z.

5.0

Kari is amazing. She has been watching our infant for the past 4 months. She's intuitive, you can tell she has years of experience with kids. She's reliable, a great communicator and incredibly nice. She always finds fun and creative ways to occupy the baby. As a bonus, our pets also love her. I...

- Care member

Tiffany H.

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 have grown together over the past 8...

- Kim P.

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