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Ryan is a fantastic nanny! She provides all inclusive services for our family - primarily watching our youngest from the time he was 5

Review for Ryan T. by Care member

Linda learns quickly. She is respectful, joyful and energetic. She engages my daughter and makes her smile and laugh. She is loving and

Review for Linda G. by Lili K.

Kealeboga was recommended to us via the hospice sgency. He cared for my husband through the last months of his struggle with Alzheimer's

Review for Kealeboga R. by Care member

Special needs caregivers in Woodbury, CT

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Hilary V.


Woodbury, CT

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Long Time Caregiver With Special Needs Experience Looking For Long Term Employment Locally.

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I've been in the medical field since 2001. I started out in nursing homes caring for the elderly then switched into personal in home care due to how I saw how people were treated in those facilities. I went back to school in 2006 and received my medical assisting degree. From there I went into working in offices but quickly went...
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Philip S.


Woodbury, CT

$30-50/hr3 yrs exp

Fun Teacher/tutor/aba Service Provider

I am currently working as a student teacher to obtain my Special Education certification for k-12. I will be a certified teacher in December, I am looking to add tutoring sessions while I prepare for a full time teaching assignment next fall. I am open to keeping the tutoring positions for the future while I teach. I have...
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Kim C.


Woodbury, CT

$17-25/hr10 yrs exp

I was a nanny in Michigan for 20 years. I raised 16 children most from birth and long term. I raised preemie twins and worked with special needs. I am a mom now with children that are 8 & 10. I really miss working I loved my job. My husband has a very flexible schedule that will allow me to work.
Kim can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Early Education

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Ryan T.


Naugatuck, CT

$30/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

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Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Childcare is my craft. I have experience with infants, toddlers, teens, special needs. I believe in going above and beyond for my families as children are my passion in life. Safety, well being and education are my top priorities for children I work with. Along with lots of fun!
Ryan can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Ryan is exceptional with kids of all ages. As a mother of three daughters and over 20 years experience in child care, she is my go to for advice when it comes to any obstacles I may face when caring for children. She is nurturing, but can also implement structure...

Laura J.

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Linda G.


Naugatuck, CT

$25-30/hr4 yrs exp

Linda's Blessed Hand's

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My experiences as a Caregiver has given me the opportunity to learn about the personal needs of others. I pride myself on being able to quickly learn new skills and adapt to any situation. I have experience with Paraplegic, Mental Health Population, Cerebral Palsy, Children, Elderly, Physical Disabilities, Intellectual...
5.0
"Linda learns quickly. She is respectful, joyful and energetic. She engages my daughter and makes her smile and laugh. She is loving and attentive to needs as well as intuitively connecting with her by sharing news of her day, funny stories or whatever. She is...

Lili K.

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Kealeboga R.


Waterbury, CT

$25-41/hr5 yrs exp

Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have over 5 years working with the seniors being in their private homes or assisted living facilities. Working with Hoyer lifting, ventilators and other special needs as per client requirements. Worked with dementia, Alzheimer's, Parkinson, Covid patients , wheelchair bound and companionship. I recently got my second booster...
Kealeboga can also help with: Companionship, light cleaning, hospice services, errands, dementia, live-in home care & more
Skills:

CPR

Home Health Aide

5.0
"He was kind, trustworthy, patient and trustworthy."

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Crystal D.


Naugatuck, CT

$25-40/hr

Perfect Match

My name is Crystal and I've currently been a CNA for 16 years (13 in a nursing home taking care of trachea /vent patients with underlying issues). I have experience with a. m/p. m care, incontinence care, feeds ( weather it be orally or g-tube), CPR/ first aid, ADL's, transfers ( ranging from stand pivot, 2 person assist, slide...
5.0
"Always prompt Considerate, respectful always a positive attitude "

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Tyla S.


Naugatuck, CT

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Fun And Trustworthy Mom Of Two Looking To Babysit/nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I know how hard it can be to trust someone new with your little ones because I am a mom too. Rest assured that I will give the same love, care and attention to your children that I would my own. I like to play and dance to music, arts and crafts, play outside, do a sensory activity or maybe even bake a special treat. I have...
Tyla can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"I don’t have enough good things to say about Tyla! I was really worried bringing someone on to watch my only baby, but as soon as I met her she put me right at ease. She’s amazing with my baby and I’m so thankful we found her!"

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Sheron R.


Waterbury, CT

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny, Babysitter

I am 39 yrs old. I have 18yrs of experience caring for children, ages ranging from 0-3 months to 14 yrs old. My nanny/babysitting experience started with my nieces and nephew as well as neighborhood families. I am the oldest child in my family, so I always helped my mother when needed. My responsibilities included changing...
Sheron can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Sheron is absolutely wonderful. She's been with our family for seven years - our girls adore her and we completely trust her. She quickly became much loved by my parents and in-laws, and has been sought out by members of our community. I highly recommend Sheron."

Stephanie C.

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Eulendar L.


Waterbury, CT

$21/hr3 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi family, I hope all is well. My name is Eulendar and I am interested in this job offer . I have the experience required. And I consider myself to have a very colorful interesting personality. I'm convinced that my professional experience and strong abilities would make an excellent nanny for you and your family. Childcare...
Eulendar can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CNA

First Aid

5.0
"she was awesome ! my child has been with me and dad her entire life and this was her first time being with someone knew ! Eulendar came and was extremely hands on and made me feel comfortable , she did a lot of one on one and really interacted with my daughter...

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Denise S.


Oxford, CT

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver Available

Hello, my name is Denise and for the past 15+yrs I have worked alongside families with loved ones with autism, both young and adult. I would prefer to stay local, Oxford, Southbury, Woodbury area however would travel further for the right family. Thank you for reading my profile!
5.0
"Very professional, knowledgeable, and outgoing. Seems to be a hard worker. Very personable."

Allyson D.

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Christina B.


Waterbury, CT

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, I am 31 and have been working with children since 14, first privately, working for family friends and so on and then on to working in day care setting and becoming a mother myself. I have taken an early childhood development course and was CPR trained at the day care I worked in. I have experience with preemie children, up...
Christina can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Christina was a great asset to our family. She was warm and engaging with our son. He felt comfortable with her right away. She was very flexible with our schedule, and was able to stay late/come in early as needed. She was incredibly dependable and we knew that...

Jeanette N.

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Jacquelene C.


Waterbury, CT

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Child/adult Care Worker

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Good Day: I've worked with various children & adults over 10 yes+ in need of care fro autism, adhd, blind, wheelchair, Hoyerlift assist with am/pm care. Vital signs engage in recreational activities, cook house cleaning, observe meds. Communicating with family on progress I look forward to being a great support and hearing from...
5.0
"Jacqueleene has been an absolute treasure. Very loyal, very punctual never have to worry about her not showing up haven't gone through many aids I could say that Jacqueline is the best would hire her in a heartbeat. She is very eager to learn and very quick to pick...

Edward M.

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Jamie B.


Waterbury, CT

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hi beautiful families! I'm a South African nanny/babysitter, permanently residing in New York. I totally adore kids so it's not really a job to me. My experiences include au pair, live-in nanny, babysitter & special needs. Cared for Newborn boy/girl twins & their 2-year-old sister. Newborn & her 3 y/o brother. 18-24-month-old...
Skills:

CNA

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Jamie has been a nanny for my two year old son for the last couple of months. She's dependable, reliable, friendly, and most importantly, she is great with my son. He took to Jamie really well from the start, and he feels very comfortable with her. Jamie has been a...

Lori B.

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Melanie G.


Southbury, CT

$25-26/hr8 yrs exp

Senior Care

I'm an experienced caregiver, former CNA, and household manager returned to the home care field after running family businesses for the past 20 years. Caring, intelligent, patient, well-organized, very dependable, and excellent at multi-tasking, with a strong background in travel, music and crafts. Experienced with infants,...
Melanie can also help with: Companionship, meal prep, light cleaning, errands, dementia, mobility assistance & more
Skills:

CNA

CPR

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Nancy S.


Waterbury, CT

$20-25/hr2 yrs exp

Helping Hands

Hello, I am a grandmother of two beautiful girls! While raising my daughter, I also took care of additional children in my home. I have experience working with special needs children. I am patient, kind, and understanding of children's needs. I currently work as a cafeteria manager in an elementary school. I am looking to help...
Nancy can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Noelle T.


Southbury, CT

$17/hr9 yrs exp

Summer Nanny/Babysitter

Hello! I am a school-based RBT who is seeking summer work. I love kids and work with them every day! Due to my profession I have years of experience working with children of all kinds, and have extensive training in working with individuals with special needs. I have also recently obtained my master's degree in psychology and am...
Noelle can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance
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Valdirene B.


Waterbury, CT

$20-35/hr10 yrs exp

Hi My Name Is Valdirene, And Thank You To Stop By To Read My Profile.

Healthcare professional in assisting the chronically ill and patients suffering from various long-term and short-term conditions. Extensive experience in servicing clients requiring assistance at home, including those who are suffering from the effects of a prior stroke, heart attack, chronic respiratory problems, emphysema,...
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Leida L.


Waterbury, CT

$20-28/hr10 yrs exp

Professional Caregiver

I have 25 years experience as a language therapist and teacher for kids with special needs. I only speak Spanish but manage really well with translator app.
Leida can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Hello, I'm Josiane, married, mother of two boys. I am a humble, affectionate, dedicated, punctual, honest, cheerful person. I like animals and drinking coffee. I'm Brazilian and my husband is from Oklahoma, we currently live in Oxford CT. I am allowed to work in the USA. I graduated from college in Brazil, I have 10 years of...

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