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

60 special needs caregivers are listed in Windsor Locks, CT

The average posted rate is $17/hr as of March 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 7 years

Special needs caregivers in Windsor Locks, CT

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Shannon H.


Windsor Locks, CT

$17-20/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Care Giver Available 12 Yrs Experience Working With The Special Needs Population

5.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have experience working with developmentally disabled people of all different ages and diagnosis. I have worked as a direct support staff at both day programs and in residential settings. I consider myself extremely patient and caring. I am committed to treating the individual whom I am helping with respect and dignity. I am...
I would love to work in that position, helping with special needs. I have no problem doing it what ever is you need I can do it
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Shannon H.


Windsor Locks, CT

$17-20/hr3 yrs exp

Childcare Available

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi I'm Shannon. I am a mom to one but she is all grown up now. I have years of childcare experience including care of children with special needs. I worked at Allied Rehabilitation Center in Enfield CT for 11 years. I was responsible for the care of many people of all ages with multiple diagnosis including development delays,...
Shannon can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Merideth K.


Broad Brook, CT

$17/hr10 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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling
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.

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Amy R.


Granby, CT

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Dependable, Punctual, And Kind Nanny Available Now!

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

As a childcare worker for over a decade I started off working in Public Schools as a Before/After School Program Leader along with working as a STEM teacher in summer camp. Next I worked in daycares as both a Lead Infant/Toddler Teacher and as a Floating Teacher. Most recently I was a Math/Reading Interventionist, giving...
Amy can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"I cannot say enough good things about Amy. This was our first time using this service and I am so glad I did. Amy was incredibly kind, punctual and the most awesome playmate to my energetic six year old son. Amy made me feel at ease and engaged my son with...

Amy R.

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Fridah G.


Bloomfield, CT

$17-25/hr8 yrs exp

Private Home Health Aid Available Full-Time

I am a 46-year-old with a certificate in Nurse Aide and Home Health Aide. I Have experience in taking care of clients with Alzheimer, Dimentia, wheelchair bound, mobility, incontinence issues, medication, hoarding and more. I am very passionate about caring for the elderly and those with special need as I feel it's not only a...
Fridah can also help with: Home modification, dementia, live-in home care, personal care
Skills:

Home Health Aide

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Taylor A.


Hartford, CT

$20-50/hr5 yrs exp

So excited to get the opportunity to meet a family that I can help out and not only just become a babysitter but as well the person they can look forward to seeing and have fun with! I have a bit of experience when it comes to children which is taking care of 7-year-old special needs boy, running sunday church daycare and even...
Taylor can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Kaitlynn C.


Hartford, CT

$25-35/hr4 yrs exp

Licensed Practical Nurse

I have more than 10 years caring for children of all ages. I have a 2-year-old son. I have been working as a pediatric nurse for 4 years now and have experience with special needs, and medically compromised children. I was also a CNA prior to becoming a nurse. I'm CPR certified as well
Kaitlynn can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision
Skills:

Trustline Certified

First Aid

CPR

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Ericka R.


Simsbury, CT

$25-30/hr2 yrs exp

Experienced Special Needs Care Giver

I have three children of my own, two of which have developmental delays and deficits related to being born extremely premature. I have experience caring for Trach, ventilator, feeding tubes, 02 dependant children. I also have experience with ASD and behavioral challenges.
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Yudy O.


Enfield, CT

$22-25/hr2 yrs exp

Special Needs

I worked for 3 years with people with cognitive disabilities such as epilepsy, autism, cerebral palsy, among others.
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Allison T.


Simsbury, CT

$30-50/hr10 yrs exp

Awesome Adventures With Allison In CT!

My name is Allison. I am a state certified early childhood teacher with a dual certification in special education through grade 3. I always provide the very best care with a focus on specific, individual needs to promote optimal growth. I enjoy working with young children in partnership with their supportive families. Planning...
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Kelly M.


Hartford, CT

$17-30/hr3 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi I'm Kelly! I have around 3 years of experience babysitting, 6 years of experience taking care of students with special needs. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Cooking/Meal Preparation and I also have my own car.
Kelly can also help with: Travel, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

I'm a caregiver and have experience assisting anyone in need, child, teen or senior, I took care of my late special need son for 10 years and have been working with the elderly for more then 12 years. I speak 3 languages, Portuguese, Spanish and English. I like to cook, and I'm very loving and caring. If you need I can give good...
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Rachel H.


Enfield, CT

$17-21/hr5 yrs exp

Elderly/Special Needs Experience

I enjoy helping people that need assistance with daily life tasks and activities. I have cared for seniors, and special needs children. I find it fulfilling to care for others whether young, old, or special needs.
Rachel can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:

CNA

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Jade S.


Broad Brook, CT

$10-15/hr

Special Needs College Nanny

I am a sophomore in college for special education and elementary education. I have a decent amount of training with special needs kids and I was a special needs kid growing up so I am aware of the process and how hard it can be
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Latasha P.


Hartford, CT

$17-20/hr10 yrs exp

At Home Mom/ Sitter Provider

Caring for those can be a challenging but rewarding experience knowing that you are able to help them live an normal life as much as possible. With a daily routine of outdoors and physical activities along well balanced diet meals and personal care can help their day go very well. Just a friendly warm smile giving companionship...
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Cindy H.


Enfield, CT

$17-20/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

As a certified home health aide I have worked with special needs children, as well as children without disabilities. I was with one child for seven wonderful years and worked with many others over the course of years.
Cindy can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
hello- my name is Ivory and I have experience babysitting children for about 8 years now. I am a very loving individual that has worked with all kinds of children, especially those of special needs. my goal as a babysitter is to make sure of the overall wellbeing of the children in my care by guiding them. I would deem myself to...
Ivory can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Emily M.


Windsor, CT

$17-20/hr1 yrs exp

Special Needs Focused Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi my name is Emily, I'm 23 years old and I'm a recent college graduate from CT! I work full time at an adult daycare during the week, so I am very creative, energetic, and very good at coming up with activities on the spot! I look forward to potentially working with you and your family and hope to hear back from you soon! Thank...
I am in my first year of pursuing my masters degree in occupational therapy! I am looking to gain more experience working with a variety of different needs and disabilities!

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