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Amanda C.

Childcare Provider With 5 Years Experience

Southington, CT

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$23/hr
5 years experience
Hi! I'm Amanda! I have been babysitting and watching over kids from a young age. Even when I was too young to babysit on my own, I would help out in my church nursery as often as I was allowed to. I was also a mother's helper for a mother with a toddler and infant twins. I worked at a daycare with mostly infants and toddlers for...
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Compassionate And Fun!

Wolcott, CT

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$18/hr
2 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
I have 2 cumulative years of experience working with children in babysitting, day camp and daycare settings. At the daycare, I was responsible for designing classroom activities, especially towards movement and creativity (both gross and fine motor skills). While I don't have certification, I am comfortable with and have...
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Plymouth, CT

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$15/hr
3 years experience
I have nannied for three separate families with a special needs child I was very good and patient with the child's I taught them sign language if they were nonverbal and I help them potty train if they were able
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Emergency Medical Technician & A Former Behavioral Technician Assisting Kids With Autism.

Milldale, CT

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$10/hr
Hi, I'm Jay! I enjoy being around kids and doing fun activities with them! I love going outside, doing crafts, going to the park and willing to help with homework as well. I'm currently certified by the Connecticut Department of Public Health as an Emergency Medical Technician and I work at American Medical Response. My CT. EMT...
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Experienced Special Needs Provider

Naugatuck, CT

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$17/hr
9 years experience
I started caring for special needs children in 1999 in the school system. I found it to be quite challenging although extremely rewarding. I have then went on to obtain my CNA certificate and worked with the elderly in a nursing home. Currently, I work in a private group home with (10) special needs children. I feel my work...
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CNA/ PCA/ Companion

Bristol, CT

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$20/hr
10 years experience
I have been a CNA for over 40 years are retired last November. I am looking for a part time job caring for the elderly, preferably companionship and am available 12-15 hours a week.
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LPN Not Licensed In CA

Meriden, CT

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$15/hr
2 years experience
I'm a licensed practical nurse in the state of NJ. I recently moved to Long Beach with my fiance who took a job in Torrance. I worked for preferred care in NJ doing in home pediatrics. I primarily worked with Cerebral Palsy and autistic children. I absolutely loved my job and I am still in contact with the families I worked...
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Compassionate And Empathetic Child Care Provider

Bristol, CT

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$25/hr
1 year experience
Carpooling
I'd describe my personality as compassionate, honest, and responsible. I like working with kids because it is rewarding, not only would I be given the opportunity to build relationships with each and every one of the kids I work with. I am given the opportunity to teach but also learn from the kids. I started working with...
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Child Care

Plainville, CT

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$30/hr
I am a licensed early intervention Speech-Language Pathologist (CCC-SLP) in the state of CT. I have been practicing for 2. 5 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 intervention...
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Fun & Smiley Sitter

Waterbury, CT

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$17/hr
8 years experience
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
light cleaning
carpooling
travel
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I have multiple years of experience with children. I am an assistant director/ choreographer of a dance studio. I run the entire "pre-school program" which teaches children ages 1. 5-7 years old. I have experience as a substitute teacher and am currently enrolled in a masters program to become a high school biology teacher. I...
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Hi My Name Is Valdirene, And Thank You To Stop By To Read My Profile.

Waterbury, CT

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Healthcare professional in assisting the chronically ill and patients suffering from various long-term and short-term conditions. Extensive experience in servicing clients requiring assistance at home, including those who are suffering from the effects of a prior stroke, heart attack, chronic respiratory problems, emphysema,...
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Providing A Care, Love, And Support To Those In Need.

Wolcott, CT

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$17/hr
10 years experience
I grew up living and taking care of my aunt with special needs. I also volunteered to help work with special needs students for a summer school program and for the Special Olympics. Also, volunteered to work in a special ed classroom when needed an elementary school. When working for a private day care I also worked along side...
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Caring Home Aide

Bristol, CT

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$17/hr
5 years experience
Light cleaning
errands
meal prep
dementia
transportation
I began working as a home care aide when I was 21 years old. I've worked with a variety of clients with different needs, some long term and some short. I did so for a couple of years until 2015 when I began working for the NYC Dept of education as a teacher assistant. For 6 years I worked with students with special needs. I just...
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Hamden, CT

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$17/hr
5 years experience
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
travel
carpooling
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 Have A Gift

Waterbury, CT

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$17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
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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Professional Caregiver

Waterbury, CT

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
travel
craft assistance
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.
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Experienced Child Caregiver Over 20 Years

Meriden, CT

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$18/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
I am nothing short of a very responsible, reliable, patient, fun, exciting and well-experienced.. I have been a caregiver for many kids over the years, including children with special needs. I have worked as a preschool teacher, for the past 20 years. My years of experience have taught me the value of patience and encouragement...
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Part-time Care Giver Available

Waterbury, CT

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$17/hr
Although I have no certificate in caring for children with special needs, I have plenty of experience. My dearest friend has a daughter who is severely autistic and being so close to the family taught me how to understand and be patient with the child. I am used to seeing her and communicating with her. Basically every childs...
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Bristol, CT

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Hi there! I have great experience working with children. I earned my B. A. in Psychology in 2015 and have worked in the social services field since then. I am also currently working on my MPH. I have experience with kids who struggle with mental health varying from depression and anxiety to ADHD and behavioral difficulties. I am...
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