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Sonia A.

Special Needs Care Provider

Derby, CT

1.0(0)
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$10/hr
5 years experience
I have worked with MS and Cerebral Palsy patients as young as 12 years old. I enjoy what I do; it makes me happy to see that I made a difference in someone else's life by providing the care they deserve. I like to make sure they are comfortable and happy so I can leave happy at the end of my care. I'm working at an...
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Great Care Giver

Derby, CT

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$17/hr
5 years experience
I am an excellent companionship friendly person that loves to help out. I recently care for L women that Ive grown fund of, she taught me a lot while working for her and we build a relationship that made me realize how life is short and how we can loose people in a blank of an eye. Helping people became my passion and I always...
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West Haven, CT

5.0(0)
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$15/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I am a very reliable patient and creative person with more them 5 years of experience caring for children I will give the appropriate care and I am willing to do any other additional task if is requested..
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Hello!

West Haven, CT

5.0(1)
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$22/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello! I have many years of experience working with kids and adults with disabilities. I have worked three summers at a camp for people with disabilities and got to meet so many amazing people through it. I also have worked as a personal care assistant. I love getting to know each person I work with. I have experience working...

Nancy P. says "Cassidy is very caring, conscientious and professional. We enjoy her friendly personality! She has been wonderful helping us meet our disabled family...

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Ansonia, CT

5.0(1)
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$17/hr
10 years experience
I have been an employee for The Kennedy Center for almost 16 years and have a great deal of experienced with behavior issues and maintaining great relationships with people who might seem a bit challenging. I also have a relative who has exhibited behaviors that need compassion and understanding and I have given every effort...

Gladys S. says "Dustina is an efficient and excellent worker."

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Part-Time Special Needs Care Provider

Trumbull, CT

5.0(0)
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$28/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have helped to care and cared for children with special needs. I have cared for both verbal and non verbal children. Every weekend for a few years, I had helped to care for a boy with special needs. I enjoyed taking him into the community and helping him with his social skills, as well as just playing with him at home or in...
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Woodbridge, CT

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
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.

Carol A. says "Christopher is very kind and professional in handling everything he has helped my son with. He goes above and and beyond and we feel very comfortable with...

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Special Needs Provider

Orange, CT

5.0(0)
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$15/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
For the past four years I have had a ton of experience with Special needs children. I have cared for two children who are physically handicapped witch helped me become more experienced with individuals who struggle with mobility. I have also worked with many individuals on the Autism Spectrum. Through being chosen to volunteer...
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Hamden, CT

3.5(1)
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$25/hr
5 years experience
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...

Carol T. says "She was not available for the hours I need it"

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Shoreline Special Needs Care Available

New Haven, CT

5.0(0)
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$15/hr
10 years experience
My background includes infants, multiples and classroom up to teen age. I specialize in autism and diabetes. I am CPR and First Aid certified.
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Part-time Caregiver Available

Orange, CT

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$15/hr
2 years experience
I have had some experience working with students with special needs. My school year job is at Hamden Transitional Academy located on the campus of Southern Connecticut State University. I work with students ages 18-22 with a range of disabilities. My job as a peer mentor is to help the students become more independent and learn...
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Experienced Caregiver

New Haven, CT

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$17/hr
3 years experience
I grew up in a home with two siblings with special needs. From that perspective I know how hard it is to trust anyone to treat special needs children with love and care. I worked during the summers at a sleep away camp for people with developmental and intellectual disabilities. I learned many valuable care giving skills there....
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I Am Reliable Caring And Loving Person

Milford, CT

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$25/hr
5 years experience
My goal in providing care is to assist my clients in living a life worth living. Cleints under my care are promised autonomy and independence. I have experience with ASD, Multiple Severe, Orthopedic Disability, ADHD, Down Syndrome, and more. Please consider me while coordinating care for your loved one(s).
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Milford, CT

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$20/hr
8 years experience
I have worked in both the school, residential and family settings as a caregiver with RBT, CPR and CPR training. I have also got family members on the spectrum and have always been passionate about their safety and ensuring that they live a life of dignity and love. I have spent more than 10 years working in the field and have...
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Shelton, CT

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$17/hr
4 years experience
I am a nanny and also caregiver . I am a very patient person , love helping , taking to places, feeding, bathing , cooking And I follow directions what needs.
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Part-time Caregiver Available

Oxford, CT

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$17/hr
1 year experience
Hello! I nannyed for an 8-year-old girl who is nonverbal and has a seizure disorder. I also have experience shadowing occupational therapists where I watched them work with children with autism, developmental delays, behavioral difficulties, and more.
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Experienced Nanny With Background In Special Needs Education

Bridgeport, CT

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$17/hr
3 years experience
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
travel
craft assistance
In the past, I have worked as an as-needed babysitter, as well as spending a summer as a nanny for a 6-year-old girl, where my duties included some basic tutoring in reading skills and also looking after her two older brothers (8 and 10) when they arrived home from camp. Other duties included transportation to art classes for...
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Occupational Therapy Assistant

Milford, CT

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$22/hr
10 years experience
I have worked as an occupational therapy assistant for 25 years. I am also a registered yoga teacher and currently work with children from walking age to age 11 as a youth fitness coach. The majority of my career I have worked in sub-acute/short-term/long-term rehab/mental health. I am very passionate about helping individuals...
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Part-Time, Experienced Caregiver Available

West Haven, CT

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$20/hr
10 years experience
I am a 54-year-old mother of 3 looking for a part-time babysitting opportunities.. I have extensive experience working with children of all ages and abilities. As a special education paraprofessional and as a therapy aid,. I also owned my own daycare for 2 years. I am a very caring and compassionate person who loves to go for...
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Summer Care-Giver

Trumbull, CT

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$17/hr
I have been volunteering for a program called TOPSoccer for the past 5 years. This program helps children and young adults with special needs team building skills throughout he use of soccer. I have worked as a teacher assistant for the Trumbull Public School's Extended School Year Program. During this, I stepped up to help the...
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  • 60 special needs child care are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $13.50/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated special needs child care is 1.0

Recent special needs child care reviews from local parents in Derby, CT

Special Needs Child Care in Derby, CT are rated 1.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 reviews of the 60 listed special needs child care

Cassidy C.

Cassidy is very caring, conscientious and professional. We enjoy her friendly personality! She has been wonderful helping us meet our...

- Nancy P.

Dustina A.

Dustina is an efficient and excellent worker.

- Gladys S.

Christopher G.

Christopher is very kind and professional in handling everything he has helped my son with. He goes above and and beyond and we feel very...

- Carol A.

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