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Hello- I am a certified Special Education teacher. I have been teaching at ACES in Hamden for 25 years. I am the Mom of a 17 and 16-year-old. I have over 25 years of experience doing respite care for families of people with a range of disabilities. I currently teach students 18-21 years of age. I love my job and look forward to...
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I'm Cassie, an RBT (Registered Behavior Technician) at InBloom Autism Services. I work with kiddos (from ages 2-7) with autism. Before this, I taught at the Foote School for four years as an associate teacher in fourth and fifth grade. During my time at Foote I also taught theater after school and assisted the director...
Eva-larue B.
North Haven, CT
$17-22/hr
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Hello! My name is Eva; I am a senior at UConn planning to pursue pediatric emergency medicine. I'm extremely energetic and absolutely love spending time with kids. My experience includes 5+ years of summer camps plus teaching, 3 years of EMT/fire fighting, 1 year in the public school system specializing in special...
Mia L.
North Haven, CT
$10-15/hr
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Hello, my name is Mia. I recently graduated with my bachelor's degree in Health Sciences, and I will be graduating with my Masters degree in Occupational Therapy in the spring. In the past four years, I have taken numerous courses addressing child and adult development. I have experience working with individuals who have had a...
Camryn B.
North Haven, CT
$19-24/hr
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My name is Camryn . I'm very patient, loving & caring and also reliable. I also have a flexible schedule. I have an 3 years experience working as an Cna . What I enjoy the most about being a caregiver is I enjoy working with people and I enjoy having one-on-one interaction with others. I enjoy taking care of others . What...
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I'd describe my personality as patient, calm, and fun
I like caring for people with special needs because its the most rewarding.
I started caring for people with special needs when I started working at ACES and have fallen in love with the work.
In my spare time, I like to work on projects and spend time with my wife and...
5.0
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Hi there, I'm Rachel! I'm 25 years old and graduated in 2016 with a degree in Psychology and Human Development & Family Studies.
Experience:
I've babysat for families with multiple kids ranging from 8 months - 16 years old, including those Autism, ADHD, and Sensory Processing Disorder. I've worked as a social skills group...
5.0
"Rachel is a phenomenal caregiver. She treats others with the utmost respect, is timely, and has a sincerely positive outlook that is very encouraging. She is responsible and keeps focused at the task at hand...
Reviewed by Tessa G.
5.0
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My name is Tatiana, I am a warmhearted, helpful, and caring individual. Not only am I a care giver but also a friend. Not only seniors, but those who are in need of caring, company, whatever it may be. My work, time, and love for children and those with special needs has open my heart up to many individuals in need.
5.0
"Tatiana is very kind in caring for my sister. She arrives on time and does whatever is needed."
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4.0
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Hello there, I am a kind, responsible, outgoing, reliable caretaker. I recently graduated from SCSU with a bachelors degree in criminology and sociology, looking for some part time work and family to help assist. All four years of high school I have worked in a group called "best buddies" working with special needs children...
5.0
"Tatiana is our daughter's favorite babysitter! We have never had a sitter before that our daughter liked this much. She plays with her, and is really sweet to her. She is mature and listens to us as well as our...
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Nicollette S.
Hamden, CT
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
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My name is Nicollette and I am excellent with children! I consider myself patient, professional and having a sharp eye for details.
I am experienced with potty training, children with special needs, enjoy outdoorsy activities, help with homework, love music! You name it!
My goal is to meet awesome families and provide...
5.0
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Companion, personal assistant , appointments, job coach , etc years experience with handicapped teens and young adults
5.0
"He was amazing to our son. Always on time and had a lot of patience with my son. Taught him a lot about life skills. I would highly recommend him. He was with us for over 6 years "
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Christopher G.
Woodbridge, CT
$15-20/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
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My experience as a special needs caregiver has been enlightening. I have had the privilege as a C. N. A. taking care of many individuals with many disabilities and look forward to continuing my experience in doing so giving dignity and respect to those I help. Thank you for your consideration, I look forward to contact me.
5.0
"Chris was awesome with my adult brother with disabilities! We spoke on the phone and answered several questions. He arrived early which gave us plenty of time to go over the routines. He followed instructions...
Reviewed by Norm S.
5.0
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Hi there! My name is Sarah (35yrs)! I live in Guilford CT and am looking for a great babysitting job that pays well! I have many years of experience with watching and caring for kids! I am one of four girls and grew up babysitting/tutoring throughout my Connecticut neighborhood. I also have cared for my youngest sister (10 yrs...
5.0
"Sarah is a trustworthy and fun caretaker for our two children. She drives them to their activities, plays and interacts with them, and manages dinner, bath and bedtime. She's creative and friendly. We recommend...
Reviewed by Linda N.
3.5
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As an experienced care giver with special needs, I am able to give the best of me to my clients, I have experience with enfants, young and adults with Cognitive Disabilities, Mobility Challenges, Seizure Disorder, Epilepsy, Blindness, Visual Impairment, Spinal cord Injuries, Quadriplegic, Development delay, Autism... I am able...
3.0
"She was not available for the hours I need it"
Reviewed by Carol T.
5.0
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For 8 years I lived and worked in intentional communities for people with developmental disabilities. I've helped people use the restroom, bath, feed themselves, supported at work, home skills and more. I've worked with verbal and nonverbal people too.
5.0
"We met Sarah while looking for someone to care for our dogs while my partner and I were away for a week. I found her attentive and thoughtful energy to be relieving as we haven't been away from our pups for...
Reviewed by erin B.
5.0
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My name is Taryn, and my hometown is in Oviedo, Florida. I am currently studying at Quinnipiac University to get my English and Law degree! I have been working as a nanny/babysitter since I was 15 years old, and I have worked with children of all ages from many different backgrounds! I have experience with children with special...
5.0
"Taryn was extremely careful and knowledgeable with my kids. We had just relocated countries and I had
First grade twins learning how to read and write in English. Taryn organized different activities for them,...
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Dawn F.
Guilford, CT
$15-25/hr
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I got my certified nurses aid certificate when I was in college many years ago.
I have a bachelors degree in public health, major in science, minor in nutrition.
I worked at Gaylord hospital on the dementia/Alzheimer's floor.
I worked for Allied Community Resources for 18 years working with clients with autism.
I am also a...
Danielle G.
Hamden, CT
$10-20/hr • 5 yrs exp
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I absolutely love kids and I have been babysitting since I was 15 years old. I have babysat children from the age of 3 months to 14 years old. I also have experience with multiple children. I have babysat for children overnight, driving them to their various activities and helping with homework. In high school, I taught religion...
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I am a certified teacher looking to occasionally help babysit/nanny for a family. I am highly creative and would love to plan some activities or some crafts with your little one. I love animals as well so if you have any that is perfectly fine. I also have experience with special needs children.
Sarah
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I have experience with high school students with special needs. I have little experience with children with special needs, but I am more than willing to work with everyone.
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in North Haven, CT
Rachel R.
5.0
Rachel is a phenomenal caregiver. She treats others with the utmost respect, is timely, and has a sincerely positive outlook that is very encouraging. She is responsible and keeps focused at the task at hand all while being present and insightful. Any family would be lucky to share their days...
- Tessa G.
Tatiana B.
5.0
Tatiana is very kind in caring for my sister. She arrives on time and does whatever is needed.
- Care member
Tatiana B.
5.0
Tatiana worked with our family for 16 months and was excellent. We have 3 kids (ages 9-12) and a very rambunctious large lab and a crazy schedule. She was reliable, on time and flexible. Our needs would sometime change week to week or season to season and she was good about communicating what...
- Karin O.
Albert L.
5.0
He was amazing to our son. Always on time and had a lot of patience with my son. Taught him a lot about life skills. I would highly recommend him. He was with us for over 6 years
- Care member
Christopher G.
5.0
Chris was awesome with my adult brother with disabilities! We spoke on the phone and answered several questions. He arrived early which gave us plenty of time to go over the routines. He followed instructions to the T!
My brother can be rowdy and rambunctious and Chris was totally fine with it....
- Norm S.
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