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Karen L.


Chepachet, RI

$25-37/hr10 yrs exp

Compassionate Caregiver

5.0

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I am compassionate, dependable, caring, person. I have over 15 years of experience with Alzheimer's / dementia. I have volunteered for hospice, my local Department of Human Services, Animal Shelter, and Ambulance Corp. I have had over 4 years experience working hands on with developmentally challenged, mentally ill, and special...
Karen can also help with: Personal care, dementia
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Karen is a very comforting person. She helped care for my Mother who had dementia. She helped with personal hygiene, dressing, feeding, medication and household chores. Karen suggested ways that helped keep my Mother more comfortable physically and emotionally...

Joyce T.

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Kathy T.


Storrs Mansfield, CT

$17-20/hr10 yrs exp

Energetic Care Giver Seeking An Opportunity To Help!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Since taking early retirement late last year, I have been helping my dad (age 94) and his wife. My dad has had increased difficulty getting around and had lost a good deal of his short term memory. I've helped with meal preparation, cleaning, and I have driven them to medical appointments and helped them with errands. I have...
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Jennifer W.


Sturbridge, MA

$15-20/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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Cindy B.


Windham, CT

$20-30/hr10 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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Robert F.


Canterbury, CT

$10-20/hr2 yrs exp

Part-time/full-time Caregiver, Available Immediately.

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: Personal care, live-in home care, respite care
4.0
"Robert was available and very kind. He worked very well with my husband."

Ann N.

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Tina G.


Willimantic, CT

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Care Giver

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: Hospice services, meal prep, light cleaning, companionship, dementia, errands & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

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Virginia E.


Webster, MA

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Senior Companion/friend

I have over 10 years of experience. I can help with Transportation Services and Personal Care. I have experience with direct care and also management. I am retired and available most hours. I worked as an activity coordinator for my last 5 years with elderly. In my previous years of employment I worked with special needs...
Virginia can also help with: Errands, meal prep, light cleaning, hospice services, personal care, dementia & more
5.0
"Virginia is one of the most positive people I have ever known! She is always a bright spot and anyone she comes in contact with has a better day!"

Justine W.

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Gabrielle L.


Moosup, CT

$17-20/hr6 yrs exp

Hello, my name is Gabrielle. I am 26 with a 1-year-old daughter and an almost 4-year-old son so I have great experience with babies and Children! I have worked with special needs adults as well as children. I have babysat for years since the age of 16. I am CPR and first aid certified. I am a super fun and creative person that...
Gabrielle can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Gabrielle has watched both of my children and I would hire her again and again! She really puts the time and effort in to make sure the kids are happy and safe while they are in her care. I have no complaints about Gabrielle, she is wonderful!"

Michaela C.

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Karen S.


Putnam, CT

$17-21/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:

CNA

Special Needs Care

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Kris D.


Webster, MA

$25/hr8 yrs exp

Looking For A Caregiving Job

I am very easy going, but extremely responsible. I enjoy children, special needs situations, and have also worked with handicapped and elderly.
Kris can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

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Kimberly H.


Oxford, MA

$18-23/hr5 yrs exp

I have babysat and taken care of kids for as long as I can remember. I was a junior camp counselor for three years, took a babysitting course in high school, I also help my mom with my sister who has special needs. I am also currently a school bus monitor for kids who are on the spectrum or have a diagnosed disability. I am also...
Kimberly can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
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Mikaela K.


Brooklyn, CT

$17/hr10 yrs exp

Summer Time Care Provider

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Mikaela and I hold a Master's Degree in School Counseling and currently work as full-time high school counselor. I am looking for some possible evening babysitting as well as weekend and/or date night jobs! I have many years of experience with children of all ages from 6 weeks to teenagers and watching up to 5...
Mikaela can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Kaydin V.


Canterbury, CT

$19-30/hr4 yrs exp

Hi! My Name Is Kaydin And I Would Love To Be Your Sitter!

Hi! I am a college student, who has experience working in daycares and in-home nannying from the age of infants up! I currently work at a middle school as a paraprofessional, in the special education resource room. I have experience working with special needs, and have been in many mentoring programs as well!
Kaydin can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Maryjane L.


Sturbridge, MA

$15/hr3 yrs exp

Step Mom of a 14 Year Old With Non Verbal Disability and ADHD

I have been caring for my son at least part time since he was 5 years old. Having him succeed with any of his projects is vital to increasing his self esteem; that is my passion.
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Jenna S.


Coventry, CT

$17-35/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny looking For Part-Time Work

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

My name is Jenna. I am a licensed therapeutic yoga practitioner for children with special needs and Douala. I hold a BA in Psychology and Spanish and am working on my masters in Holistic Clinical Mental Health Counseling. I have more than 10 years of experience working with children of all ages in a variety of settings; from...
Jenna can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Kaylee K.


Canterbury, CT

$17-21/hr6 yrs exp

Hi my name is Kaylee! I currently work in a school system supporting individuals with various disabilities . I have worked in this field for 5+ years. Have my own transportation and willing to do errands as needed. Have many years experience with meal preparation and cleaning. I am flexible, reliable and dependable.
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Gabriella S.


Charlton, MA

$25-30/hr7 yrs exp

Looking To Begin A Career As A Full-Time Nanny! Available Monday-Friday

I have 7+ years of childcare experience. I am CPR/AED/first aid/safety care trained. I have experience teaching, nannying, and working with special needs children. I am looking for a full time and potentially long term position.
Gabriella can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

CPR

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have been an ice skating coach for 10 yrs to all ages, mostly 16 & under. I have babysat for many families since I was 13 as well as cleaned professionally and privately. I am a certified lifeguard; CPR& Heimlich certified, aCNA and a PCA. I am triple majored in my bachelors in English, History& Psychology with an accounting&...
Calista can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

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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Deanna M.


Danielson, CT

$17-22/hr10 yrs exp

Hands On And Empathetic Caregiver

Hands on and empathetic Caregiver who has 10 years experience. My main goal is to create an environment where everyone is comfortable and the caregiving is my main priority.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Woodstock Valley, CT

Karen L.

5.0

Karen is a very comforting person. She helped care for my Mother who had dementia. She helped with personal hygiene, dressing, feeding, medication and household chores. Karen suggested ways that helped keep my Mother more comfortable physically and emotionally during a very stressful time. I highly...

- Joyce T.

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.

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.

Virginia E.

5.0

I cannot say enough great things about Virginia "Gigi". We were so lucky to have her help care for my Mom for the last 2 years. She provided excellent personal care (bathing, dressing, etc.) along with wonderful companionship for my Mom. She has a great positive attitude and always found crafty...

- Kathleen K.

Gabrielle L.

5.0

Gabrielle has watched both of my children and I would hire her again and again! She really puts the time and effort in to make sure the kids are happy and safe while they are in her care. I have no complaints about Gabrielle, she is wonderful!

- Michaela C.

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