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Moshonda M.

Compassionate And Reliable

Middletown, CT

from
$25/hr
1 year experience
Hello, My name is Moshonda. I am a single mom to a wonderful almost 5-year-old boy. I love helping and caring for people of any age. My day job is working with victims or crime and providing a listening ear for them. I am very adaptable to new things and I love to learn.
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Christina B.

Waterbury, CT

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
Hi, I am 33 and have been working with children since 14, first privately, working for family friends and so on and then on to working in day care setting and becoming a mother myself. I have taken an early childhood development course and was CPR trained at the day care I worked in. I have experience with preemie children, up...

Jeanette N. says "Christina was a great asset to our family. She was warm and engaging with our son. He felt comfortable with her right away. She was very flexible with...

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Ryan T.

Naugatuck, CT

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
+ 1 more
Childcare is my craft. I have experience with infants, toddlers, teens, special needs. I believe in going above and beyond for my families as children are my passion in life. Safety, well being and education are my top priorities for children I work with. Along with lots of fun!

Care Member says "Ryan is a fantastic nanny! She provides all inclusive services for our family - primarily watching our youngest from the time he was 5 months old to...

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Rosane J.

West Hartford, CT

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Nurturing children and witnessing their growth has been my passion for the past 9 years. I find great fulfillment in supporting families by providing reliable, high-quality care that makes a positive impact on a child's life. My background includes college coursework in early childhood development, which informs my patient and...

Care Member says "Rosane is an excellent house cleaning professional. She takes pride in her work and strives to make my house shine and sparkle. She looks for areas that...

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Nicole M.

Childcare Provider/Nanny

Berlin, CT

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
+ 1 more
I'm CPR/First Aid certified. I have over 10 years of experience working in the childcare field. I'm also a Sign Language Interpreter and proficient in Spanish. I have experience working with infants, toddlers, and children with special needs. I have a drivers license. Date: 2024 To whom it may concern, I would like to...

Brooke L. says "Nicole is one of the best babysitters my son has had. She keeps him engaged and is so patient with him. I would highly recommend her to anyone in need...

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Nicole P.

Naugatuck, CT

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 16 families in your area
I have been caring for children for over 15 years. I worked in daycare setting with children aged 6 weeks to 6 years for about 8 years and also worked as a nanny for 2 years. For the last 4+ years I have been working at a school for special needs children as an instructional aide in a classroom. I help support the students and...

Kiersten W. says "Nicole has been amazing with our 4 month old and 2 year old. We felt comfortable with her right away and plan to continue to use her in the future."

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Michael M.

Specialized Mentor, Tutor, And Friend

Rocky Hill, CT

5.0(1)
from
$40/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hi, I'm Mike! I am a 30-year-old special ed teacher living in Rocky Hill. I have been working in special ed for 9 years, specializing in adolescents (age 11-21) with challenging behaviors. I was a founding member of The Mill School in VT, a cutting edge school for this population. I currently teach math and science at Venture...

Care Member says "Michael worked with my daughter through her freshman year this year. He provided homework help, studied for quizzes, tests, midterms & finals and...

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Christopher G.

Woodbridge, CT

5.0(1)
from
$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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Karina D.

Care Giver ,companion,Homeking,transportation

New Haven, CT

4.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Live-in home care
dementia
hospice services
personal care
I have experience aiding people with showering and with bed baths. I have reminded people to take their medications. I've aided people with personal care, and helped them with cooking and feeding. I have experience helping people with hover lifts, wheel chairs, and hospital beds. I have 20 years of experience with Alzheimer's,...

Michal R. says "Karina took care of my mother in law 5 days a week for 4 months. She was very competent and kind, and she developed a wonderful rapport with my mother in...

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Tessa W.

Hello!

North Haven, CT

5.0(1)
from
$27/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Like you, I am the parent of a special needs child so I understand, first hand, the challenges. I understand, too, how frightening it can be trusting someone with your child. Whatever I can provide to reassure you, will be provided, whether that be extra references, hard copy criminal background check... Just let me know. I have...

Karen L. says "Tessa is a kind, reliable, patient caregiver. She cares for our 3 year old daughter with development delays and she does a wonderful job. Our energetic 5...

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Danielle Mk S.

Expert Support And Engagement!

Clinton, CT

4.5(1)
from
$35/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I am 47 with my Master's in speech-language pathology. I possess strong interpersonal & problem-solving skills developed working in public schools, Birth-3 & now in private homes. I help families with children of all ages maintain organized, supportive & successful lives by assisting with childcare, meals, light housework, &...

Care Member says "Danielle was a full service dog minder for 8 days. She was very flexible when I had to extend my stay. She offered to drive me to the airport and also...

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Kathryn N.

Part Time Caregiver

Plainville, CT

5.0(0)
from
$10/hr
Although I have not directly assisted a special needs person, doesn't mean I don't have tons of experience with it. Throughout middle school and high school I watched my dear friend live with multiple learning and physical difficulties. We met in my study skills class, because I too have learning disabilities; ADD and Dyslexia....
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Chelsea R.

Berlin, CT

4.5(1)
from
$17/hr
I am very reliable, trustworthy and patient. I love just being able to help and watch children grow and learn. This is a great experience because I can see them develop into the person that they will be one day. I can also help them learn and grow.

Jennifer S. says "Chelsea responded quickly and was professional and sweet."

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Crystal D.

Perfect Match

Naugatuck, CT

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
My name is Crystal and I've currently been a CNA for 16 years (13 in a nursing home taking care of trachea /vent patients with underlying issues). I have experience with a. m/p. m care, incontinence care, feeds ( weather it be orally or g-tube), CPR/ first aid, ADL's, transfers ( ranging from stand pivot, 2 person assist, slide...

Care Member says "Always prompt Considerate, respectful always a positive attitude "

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Brenda V.

New Britain, CT

5.0(0)
from
$17/hr
10 years experience
Loving and caring Mother of four. Love animals and children. Friendly, reliable, honest and respectful. Experience with special needs and also animal care. I can do house keeping and cook and do laundry. Have my own vehicle. Non smoker. Currently taking CPR and safety training.
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Ikami B.

Pct

Hamden, CT

3.5(1)
from
$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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Silvana C.

I Love The People Who Need More Care, Help, Love. I Like To Learn Different Things.

Hartford, CT

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hi, my name is silvanaI I offer my services like caregiver. 3 years of experience. I have car car and drivers license. I am very kind, sweet, lovely, caring, compassionate. Let me know if you are interested

Wilfried T. says "Among the many candidates that I have interviewed, Silvana stood out as the best candidate for the services that I requested for our baby's gender...

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Taylor S.

Cromwell, CT

4.7(1)
from
$32/hr
8 years experience
Meal prep
carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
Hi there, I'm Taylor and I have been babysitting for over 8 Years. I have experience working with all ages and also experience with special needs including autism. I'm currently a Registered Behavioral Tech at an elementary school and I will be starting school soon to become a speech language pathologist. I have a lot of...

Karen R. says "I have known Taylor since she was two years old. She is a loving, caring, responsible young woman. She is dependable and always has a smile on her face...

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Ruth K.

Fun Nanny/Sitter

Portland, CT

5.0(0)
from
$17/hr
3 years experience
I love meeting and caring for children of all abilities! In my pursuit of becoming a teacher I have taken countless courses on how to help children with varying needs. For four years I was a coach in my hometown's Unified Sports Program. I have counseled/directed at a summer camp for 6+ years, working closely with many different...
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Jill B.

Shoreline Special Needs Care Available

New Haven, CT

5.0(0)
from
$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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Christina B.

Christina was a great asset to our family. She was warm and engaging with our son. He felt comfortable with her right away. She was very...

- Jeanette N.

Ryan T.

Ryan is a fantastic nanny! She provides all inclusive services for our family - primarily watching our youngest from the time he was 5...

- Care member

Rosane J.

Rosane is an excellent house cleaning professional. She takes pride in her work and strives to make my house shine and sparkle. She looks...

- Care member

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