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I am a very patient, kind, and responsible caregiver. I have over 10 years of experience working with children of all ages. I have a passion for helping children learn, grow and explore this world. I have worked with children, teens and adults with autism and other disabilities. Including working as a special education teacher...
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Mackenzie B.


Putnam, CT

$24/hr3 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have 3 years of experience. I worked in a daycare for almost 2 years. I had watched two children on the weekends that are in foster care for a total of 2 years. I also have nannied for a family including a 1. 5-year-old and a 6-year-old! I am CPR certified. I have training with special needs individuals. I have some background...
Mackenzie can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Machenzie is a very dependable sweet young lady. We have used her often the past year and a half. She has never once cancelled or been late . My children love her and she has become a member of our family network!"

Michelle 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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Jennifer W.


Sturbridge, MA

$10-20/hr10 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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Savannah C.


Pomfret Center, CT

$18-45/hr9 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: Travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, 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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Brittany C.


Holland, MA

$13-17/hr2 yrs exp

Calm, Caring, Willing To Learn.

I am a very reliable, patient person with 10 years of childcare experience. I have a bachelors in occupational therapy and worked as an autism specialist for a couple years. I'm currently a part time nanny and am looking for another part time opportunity. I can help with light housekeeping and meal prep.
Hi my name is Siearra and I have 5 years of experience in many unique areas of caregiving. I can help with Transportation Services and Dementia needs as well as may other services. I am a non smoker and I am easy going and fun to be around. I am always willing to learn something new. I have a passion for giving the best care to...
Hello, I have worked with many amazing folk with special needs. In college my focus was with young children ages 2-5 who were varied in their abilities-on the autism spectrum as well as physical and other intellectual disabilities. Post grad I worked at a Day center for Adults with disabilities that ranged from blindness,...
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Karen S.


Putnam, CT

$16-21/hr10 yrs exp

I'm a mom of 8 children all grown and on their own. I have 8 grandchildren that I have helped care for. Experience with special needs. Have worked at Trudeau, and cranston arc. Patient and compassionate and love children. Reliable and flexible !!
Karen can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CNA

I'm a very organized, detail-oriented person. I own a cleaning company so I'm a clean person and willing to clean around the house. I've been around children my whole life and worked with special needs kids and adults for years.
Courtney can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Casey W.


Putnam, CT

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Fun And Creative Sitter!

Hi I'm Casey from Putnam. I am fun, reliable, and patient. I have 10+ years of experience in childcare. I can help with a wide variety of tasks like tutoring, cooking, travel and light housekeeping. I am currently furloughed from my current job and I am looking to pick up some hours doing something I love. When my job picks up...
Casey can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Angelica D.


Dudley, MA

$20-50/hr8 yrs exp

As a 2013 graduate of Fitchburg State University, I graduated with a dual major of Special Education, Moderate Disabilities, grades PreK-8 and Elementary Education, grades 1-6. I earned my degree on graduation night with Cum Laude Honors. I am also a Certified Teacher through the MA Department of Early Education & Care for...
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Aisha A.


Southbridge, MA

$20-50/hr4 yrs exp

Hi my name is aisha!! I am an ABA technician I work with autistic kids. I have 4 years experience working as an aba technician. I love working with kids and watching them grow and learn.
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Samantha L.


Dudley, MA

$23-25/hr6 yrs exp

ABA

Hi I'm Sammy! Over the years I have worked with kids of different ages! I have done both babysitting including light house duties. As well as ABA for the last 6 years. In ABA I have experience in kids with disabilities as well. Working on language, social skills, toileting, dressing , cleaning, life skills, etc. I'd describe my...
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Karen N.


Holland, MA

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I love working with children. I hold an Early Education degree and have worked in daycare settings, private homes, and a special education junior high class. During college, I was a nanny for two years and cared for twin infants. Once married, I enjoyed homeschooling my three children, two of whom had learning challenges which...
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Abby H.


Southbridge, MA

$15-20/hr3 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver

Hi, I'm Abby! I'm 22 years old and a current masters student at WSU earning my degree in speech language pathology. I love working with kids and have found working with children who have special needs to be most rewarding and fulfilling. I have experience working with children who have autism, ADD/ADHD, social emotional...

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, My name is Nicole. I am a working professional working for Department of Youth Services looking for part time or as needed job. My current working hours are M-F 9:00- 5:00 with some flexibility. I have years of experience working with children and adolescents. My role now as a caseworker, as well as my previous roles such...
Nicole can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Ivy O.


Putnam, CT

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter

I have lots of experience with children of all ages including children with special needs. I have watched children since the age of 11. I have been a CNA in a hospital. I have taken first aid and CPR classes for all ages. I have always loved taking care of children.
Ivy can also help with: Grocery shopping, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

CNA

First Aid

CPR

I have been working very closely and personally with people with disabilities. age range from 20-70's both male and female. comfortable with personal hygiene, medication distribution, transportation, experience with hoiyer lift, knowledge of meal prep to each individual. I have worked in large groups, up to 15 people. I have...
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Emily A.


Dudley, MA

$15-40/hr3 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter Available Part to Full-Time

I have baby-sat a girl for 4 years who has Down's syndrome. She is now 16 years old and I have been watching her since she was 12. I also have taught yoga for the past three months at Life Skills, a non-profit organization which provides a wide variety of services to individuals with developmental, physical, and emotional...

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Woodstock, CT

Mackenzie B.

5.0

Machenzie is a very dependable sweet young lady. We have used her often the past year and a half. She has never once cancelled or been late . My children love her and she has become a member of our family network!

- Michelle R.

Jennifer W.

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 first met her we know Jen was the...

- Carol D.

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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