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Melia L.

Taftville, CT

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$18/hr
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
swimming supervision
I'm very outgoing patient caring great with kids and animals I have 3 years working with special needs adults and kids. I'm willing to take care of given tasks and ensure your kids receive appropriate care and support.
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Wethersfield, CT

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$25/hr
7 years experience
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hi families! I'm a fun, energetic, and caring nanny with over 7 years of experience working with children of all ages. I have a special place in my heart for children with special needs and always strive to create a supportive, patient, and positive environment where every child feels seen, safe, and celebrated. I love getting...
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Wethersfield, CT

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$10/hr
5 years experience
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
With 5 years of experience, caring for all ages in various capacities, I bring patience, fun, and responsibility to every family I work with. I am CPR trained, a non-smoker, and have reliable transportation. My background is in law, specifically juvenile and animal advocacy but I also have a passion to help families by providing...
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East Hampton, CT

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$17/hr
6 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
carpooling
swimming supervision
Hello families! I am a graduate student studying speech-language pathology at UConn. I have extensive experience in childcare and special needs care which I have gained through my experience in roles as an infant and toddler teacher in a daycare setting, as a babysitter for a range of ages, and as a caretaker for individuals...
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Nanny

Broad Brook, CT

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
As a nurturer at heart, I've dedicated the last 2 decades of my life to providing exceptional childcare for families in my community. My passion for fostering children's growth and development drives me to create a safe, nurturing environment where kids can thrive. I provide a patient and creative environment with children of...
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Summer Time Care Provider

Brooklyn, CT

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$17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
Hi! My name is Mikaela and I hold a Master's Degree in School Counseling and currently work as full-time high school counselor. I am looking for some possible evening babysitting as well as weekend and/or date night jobs! I have many years of experience with children of all ages from 6 weeks to teenagers and watching up to 5...
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Emily

East Haddam, CT

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$45/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
respite care
home modification
errands
+ 1 more
I'd describe my personality as happy, outgoing and uplifting! I like caring for seniors because they are a wealth of information and always have so much to offer us younger folks if we give them the time and open our minds. I'm looking for a job that allows me to help an elderly person on a daily basis. I started caring...
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Ellington, CT

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$17/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
Hi! My name is Laurel and I am 24 years old. I am up to date on my COVID vaccines(4in total)I am currently an Occupational Therapy Assistant and a student. Part of my program included a pediatrics course with an emphasis on child development and children with special needs. Also, I recently did a 8 week clinical rotation at East...
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Hartford, CT

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$20/hr
5 years experience
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
So excited to get the opportunity to meet a family that I can help out and not only just become a babysitter but as well the person they can look forward to seeing and have fun with! I have a bit of experience when it comes to children which is taking care of 7-year-old special needs boy, running sunday church daycare and even...
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East Hartford, CT

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$24/hr
7 years experience
Grocery shopping
carpooling
Hi, my name is Thaís! I recently moved from California to Connecticut and I've been working in the care field for several years. I love being around people, helping them grow, and creating supportive environments where they feel safe and valued. I hold a degree in Psychology, completed Early Childhood Development course, and...
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Hartford, CT

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$18/hr
1 year experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
I am 24 years old and a mother of two wonderful children 3 & 5 my daughter being the 5-year-old who has a congenital heart defect so care , patience , safety and the overall well being of your child is my main concern. I am currently enrolled in school at tunxis to be An EKG technician and get in the field of what my daughter...
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Glastonbury, CT

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$25/hr
5 years experience
Experienced Caregiver some of my services included administering medicines, providing companionship, helping in giving bath and changing dress, running errands, serving meals, grocery shopping.
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East Hartford, CT

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$18/hr
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
swimming supervision
I have experienced with people with special needs over 4yrs. Socialization, Errands, Activities, Movies, enjoy outdoors.
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Kelly M.'s Photo

Hartford, CT

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$20/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
travel
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hi I'm Kelly! I have around 6 years of experience babysitting, 6 years of experience taking care of students with special needs. I have my Special Education and Elementary Education degrees from the University of Hartford. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Cooking/Meal Preparation and I also have my own car.
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Licensed Practical Nurse

Hartford, CT

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$25/hr
4 years experience
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
I have more than 10 years caring for children of all ages. I have a 2-year-old son. I have been working as a pediatric nurse for 4 years now and have experience with special needs, and medically compromised children. I was also a CNA prior to becoming a nurse. I'm CPR certified as well
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Manchester, CT

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Compassionate and experienced House Manager over 16 years of experience supporting individuals with special needs across all age groups, from children to older adults. Now I'm currently working in the hospital as Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA). Skilled in providing hands-on care for individuals with Down syndrome, autism,...
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Taftville, CT

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$25/hr
4 years experience
Light cleaning
hospice services
respite care
errands
dementia
+ 1 more
I've been doing home care for about 4 years now. I have experience with hospice, dementia, special needs, etc.
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Vernon Rockville, CT

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$17/hr
10 years experience
I'd describe my personality as Friendly, kind, and compassionate. I started caring for people with special needs when I was right out of high school when I started working in the health care field. One thing you should know about me is I am a caring person and will give the best care the I can. My skills include...
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Nanny/ Certified Occupational Therapist

Rocky Hill, CT

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$17/hr
My true passion has always been working with kids, specifically children that have special needs. My passion led me to go to grad school and become a recently certified occupational therapist. I got my masters in occupational therapy and graduated this past December 2019. I have experience working with children with the...
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South Windsor, CT

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$17/hr
I'm a caregiver and have experience assisting anyone in need, child, teen or senior, I took care of my late special need son for 10 years and have been working with the elderly for more then 12 years. I speak 3 languages, Portuguese, Spanish and English. I like to cook, and I'm very loving and caring. If you need I can give good...
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