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Danah K.


Bethlehem, CT

$31-35/hr

Occupational Therapist Student

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Hi my name is Danah! I am occupational therapy doctoral student who is on their last fieldwork. I have worked with children and adults of all disorders.
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Betzaida S.


Plymouth, CT

$20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Child Care

4.5

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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Betzaida but my middle name is Princess and that is what I go by. I have been in the childcare field for about 18+ years. I absolutely adore kids and I take care of them as I would my own CPR first aid and med certificate with special needs and I work with kids of all ages. If you would love to learn more about me...
Betzaida can also help with: Personal care
Skills:

CPR

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Jamie B.


Waterbury, CT

$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hi beautiful families! I'm a South African nanny/babysitter, permanently residing in New York. I totally adore kids so it's not really a job to me. My experiences include au pair, live-in nanny, babysitter & special needs. Cared for Newborn boy/girl twins & their 2-year-old sister. Newborn & her 3 y/o brother. 18-24-month-old...
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

CNA

5.0
"Jamie fit right into our family life. Her temperament is wonderful - she's kind, sweet, and she had such a calming influence on our son as she cared for him from age 7 months-10 months. We would have kept her on but she was pregnant with a baby of her own. Jamie is...

Alexa M.

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Sara H.


Plymouth, CT

$25-50/hr • 8 yrs exp

Occasional Babysitter Who Can't Wait To Meet You!

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Sara, I have been professionally working with infants through young adults for 9 years now including those with special needs! (I have a 2. 5-year-old sweet boy who goes with me to my current job) A bit about me. I grew up in the Silicon Valley area of California where I babysat multiple families, worked as an...
Sara can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"I cannot express enough how grateful I am for the exceptional care provided by Sara. From the moment she walked through the door, it was evident that she was not just a babysitter, but a nurturing and responsible caregiver who truly loves what she does. Sara...

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Leida L.


Waterbury, CT

$8-25/hr • 2 yrs exp

Leida holds a degree in education, specializing in the compassionate care of children with special needs.
Leida can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, personal care, home modification
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Leida L.


Waterbury, CT

$20-28/hr • 10 yrs exp

Professional Caregiver

I have 25 years experience as a language therapist and teacher for kids with special needs. I only speak Spanish but manage really well with translator app.
Leida can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Jennifer G.


Waterbury, CT

$17-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

I Have A Gift

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a Manager of 2 group home that serve individuals with developmental disabilities (all of them on the Autism Spectrum) and severe behavioral issues. In 2006 I started to become fascinated with autism when I began working with a non-verbal 17-year-old with very severe self-injurious behavior. I started to self-educate and he...
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Patricia O.


Middlebury, CT

$30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Caring, Loving, Fun Nanny

I have over 10 years of nanny experience taking care of young children for families in Redding, Darien, Newtown, and Ridgefield. I am very caring and patient with the children and they always love having me as their nanny. I love children and enjoy being with them and taking care of them. The children and I have a lot of fun...
Patricia can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Klodjana M.


Watertown, CT

$25/hr • 7 yrs exp

I like caring for people with special needs and mental illnesses because of my 7 years and ongoing experience in a variety of settings. There's never a dull moment. It is great to be part of the journey of an individual who wants to reach a milestone and achieve their goals. CPR certification (Adults & Children) Bachelor's in...
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Sheron R.


Waterbury, CT

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

I am 42 yrs old. I have 17 yrs of experience caring for children, ages ranging from 0-3 months to 14 yrs old. My nanny/babysitting experience started with my nieces and nephew as well as neighborhood families. I am the oldest child in my family, so I always helped my mother when needed. My responsibilities included changing...
Sheron can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Sarah L.


Waterbury, CT

$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp

Nanny Seeking Part or Full-time Job

Hi! I'm Sarah, and I've always had a heart for caregiving. I have years of experience working with children of all ages-from infants to teenagers-including children with special needs. I've also been a caregiver for the elderly, which I found incredibly meaningful. In addition to caregiving, I offer pet sitting and run a small...
Sarah can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Callicia D.


Waterbury, CT

$20-25/hr • 6 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Experienced in providing care for some physical and mental disabilities over 5years working knowledge and experience.
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Sarah L.


Waterbury, CT

$17-20/hr • 2 yrs exp

Full Time Caregiver Available

I have had two years of experience caring for a special needs child at a Girl Scout Camp in Connecticut. I also have two young cousins who are functioning well with ADHD that I spend quite a bit of time with. I am also an infant/toddler teacher at my church. I love to spend time with children, no matter what their learning style...
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Hilary V.


Woodbury, CT

$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Long Time Caregiver With Special Needs Experience Looking For Long Term Employment Locally.

I've been in the medical field since 2001. I started out in nursing homes caring for the elderly then switched into personal in home care due to how I saw how people were treated in those facilities. I went back to school in 2006 and received my medical assisting degree. From there I went into working in offices but quickly went...
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Margaret S.


Litchfield, CT

$17-50/hr • 3 yrs exp

Most of my experience has been caring for toddlers and adults living with autism. I understand how vital it is for the long term development of children with autism to have constant care and encouraging engagement through intentional play, communication, and affection.
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Jillian C.


Oakville, CT

$25-40/hr • 5 yrs exp

Hello! I am a recent graduate of Southern Connecticut State University with my BS in Early Childhood Education and Liberal Studies with a concentration in psychology & children, family, and community studies. I also got my Associates degree in ECE in 2021 from NVCC in Waterbury. I have been working with children since 2019. I...
Jillian can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

CNA

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Kim C.


Woodbury, CT

$17-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

I was a nanny in Michigan for 20 years. I raised 16 children most from birth and long term. I raised preemie twins and worked with special needs. I am a mom now with children that are 8 & 10. I really miss working I loved my job. My husband has a very flexible schedule that will allow me to work.
Kim can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

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Philip S.


Woodbury, CT

$30-50/hr • 3 yrs exp

Fun Teacher/tutor/aba Service Provider

I am currently working as a student teacher to obtain my Special Education certification for k-12. I will be a certified teacher in December, I am looking to add tutoring sessions while I prepare for a full time teaching assignment next fall. I am open to keeping the tutoring positions for the future while I teach. I have...
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Alexandra H.


Plymouth, CT

$17-21/hr • 5 yrs exp

Ali (CNA/PCA)

My name is Ali. I am 24, I am a CNA and have most of my experience one on one doing home care with patients. I have also worked in different facility such as rehabilitation, physical therapy, and long term care as well. I currently attended Central Connecticut State University to soon complete my bachelors in Biology and...

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