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Linda T.

West Hartford, CT

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$35/hr
10 years experience
Semi-retired occupational therapist providing support to families for personalized therapeutic play and care for ages 0 - 8 in your home. Also enjoy bringing children to parks, pool, library, children's gym, museums, etc. for varied activities and learning with quality one-on-one interaction, fostering physical abilities, social...
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Part-Time Caregiver/Tutor Starting When Needed

Farmington, CT

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$17/hr
10 years experience
Travel
craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
Hi! I am 32 years old. I have my Master's Degree in Elementary Education from Fairfield University and certified to teach K-6th Grade. My Bachelor's Degree is in Psychology. In addition to my graduate program, I took coursework in Early Childhood Education. I have experience working with Preschoolers and special needs students....
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Child Care

Plainville, CT

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$35/hr
I am a licensed early intervention Speech-Language Pathologist (CCC-SLP) in the state of CT. I have been practicing for nearly 4 years, and working with children with special needs for 8 years. I specialize in toddlers and preschoolers, but I love working with children of all ages. I CANNOT provide direct speech therapy...
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Collinsville, CT

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$17/hr
2 years experience
Hello, my name is Jessie and am very dedicated to helping children and adults with special needs. Two of my brothers have special needs including Down syndrome, and nystagmus with CVI. I am experienced with feeding tubes, activities, also I am CPR certified, and have my CNA license.
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West Hartford, CT

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$17/hr
I have been working as a home health aide/housekeeper for over 10 years in the Hartford area. I have mostly worked with elderly and disabled individuals who need help around the house. I am an honest, dependable and and hard working person. I have many great references from former clients I can provide upon request. I look...
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Savannah B.'s Photo

Simsbury, CT

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$20/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
Making a positive impact on the families I care for is very important to me. My goal is to provide reliable and meaningful care. I am a recent college graduate who works with individuals with special needs during my the day. I also have previous experience working with the elderly population. I am patient, calm, creative, and...
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Preschool Teacher Looking To Nanny Part-time

Farmington, CT

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$27/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Travel
craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
Hello! My name is Lena and I am a preschool teacher who is looking to nanny. I have been working as a preschool teacher for 15 years and just completed my bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education. I absolutely love children - I have raised two that are now in college and have worked as a teacher since I was 22 years old. I...
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New Britain, CT

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$20/hr
2 years experience
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
I have extensive and varied experience working with children. I had an internship on the pediatric unit at the Hospital for Special Care. After my internship, I continued my work on the unit as a volunteer, totaling about 135 hours. This gave me plenty of experience working with and caring for children, ranging from infants to...
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New Britain, CT

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$17/hr
7 years experience
Hi my name is Patrice. I have over 7 years experience caring for children and over 3 years experience caring for special needs individuals. I am very friendly and caring. Very welcoming and patient. Rest assured if your child is left with me he/she will be in safe hands.
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Plainville, CT

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$27/hr
3 years experience
Hi. My name is Kinga. I was born and raised in Poland. I had experience with old people especially with Dementia and Alzheimer's disease. I worked for Agency company and cared of my grandmother who is blind and poorly waking. I am trustworthy, punctual and responsible for my client. I can do light housekeeping, laundry,...
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Get To Know Me:

Bristol, CT

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$25/hr
12 years experience
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
carpooling
meal prep
Hello, My name is Ashley, and I am the director of a highly accredited preschool. I have been working in Early Childhood for the last 11 years. I worked as a nanny for 5 years and as an infant teacher for another 5 years. I am most experienced with children from infancy to 5 years of age. However, I have also worked for many...
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West Hartford, CT

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$18/hr
8 years experience
Meal prep
grocery shopping
travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hi! For the past 8 years I have babysat for children toddlers to pre-teens. In addition I have babysat children with special needs, I have also been a teachers assistant in an art class. I am very responsible and well organized, fun and energetic and I'm willing to help with other responsibilities. I am very comfortable with...
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Daveline M.'s Photo

Hartford, CT

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
Have been a caregiver for a long time taking care of both the old and young, ran a child care service from my home at one point lot's of experiance with special needs as well since one of my daughters has Autism the other a Type 1 diabetic any more questions just ask.
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Hartford, CT

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$22/hr
2 years experience
Live-in home care
home modification
mobility assistance
meal prep
errands
+ 1 more
Making a positive difference in someone's life is what drives me. With two years of experience, I'm passionate about supporting adults and seniors, ensuring their well-being and independence. My background includes some college education and First Aid Training. I offer respite care, live-in home care, errands/shopping, light...
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And Public Health Specialist

Bloomfield, CT

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$20/hr
5 years experience
Light cleaning
craft assistance
travel
meal prep
carpooling
+ 1 more
I hold a bachelor's degree in Special Education and have over five years of experience teaching in the classroom. Throughout my career, I have worked closely with students with Autism, Down syndrome, Angelman syndrome, and a variety of other physical and cognitive impairments. My passion for education and dedication to...
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New Britain, CT

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
home modification
personal care
errands
light cleaning
I'd describe my personality as compassionate, friendly and responsible I like caring for seniors because they have life experiences and many teachable stories to tell me. Also some of them may not have family to care for their well-being. I started caring for seniors when I started working with Oakhill (Connecticut Institute...
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Erin M.'s Photo

West Hartford, CT

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$17/hr
6 years experience
Hi! For the past 6 years, I have babysat for children with and without disabilities. In addition, I have also been a teacher's assistant in an art class, I also work at a summer camp 1:1 with children with moderate to serve disabilities. I am very responsible and well organized, fun, and energetic and I'm willing to help with...
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Experienced Child Caregiver

Bristol, CT

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$24/hr
10 years experience
I am a mother of 2 adult daughters and have been in healthcare since 1986. Married to a General practitioner for 28yrs. We had 2 medical clinic which we managed together, until he died. I was also an ICU Nurse in Guyana until 2010 when I migrated to the USA. I worked as nursing assistant at NYWUH, full time for 4 years and was...
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Energetic, Safe, Responsive &Reliable

West Hartford, CT

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$23/hr
10 years experience
Hi, my name is Becca! I have over 10 years of babysitting experience with infants to teens! I'm an exceedingly reliable, responsible, responsive and fun babysitter! Much of my passion for children comes from a young boy with down syndrome that I have had the privilege to care for the past 10 years. I have recently moved to a new...
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Abigail N.'s Photo

Hartford, CT

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$18/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
carpooling
+ 1 more
I have been caring for children since I was 13 years old. I am an independent, hardworking, and compassionate individual, dedicated to providing a safe and nurturing environment for all children in my care. As a mother of three, I understand the trust and peace of mind parents seek when leaving their children with someone else,...
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