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Laurie M.

Part-Time Caregiver Available

Clinton, CT

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Grocery shopping
meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
I am a young at heart Grandmother who has worked with Children, Teens and Young Adults of all ages and abilities for many years. I am Honest, Reliable and I have a Positive attitude when working with Others. I am not working with infants at this time. I have also worked as a CT Certified HHA with Seniors and as a CT Certified...

Jamie R. says "Laurie is incredibly responsible and honest. She is reliable and communicates well. We use her regularly for afternoon care while I work. I do not worry...

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Dawn V.

Caring, Responsible Full-Time Child Care Provider/Nanny

Waterford, CT

5.0(0)
from
$17/hr
10 years experience
I have experience working with children with some challenges. I have experience in learning, social and emotional fields.
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Mariah M.

Part-Time Caregiver

Norwich, CT

5.0(0)
from
$10/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Mobility assistance
personal care
dementia
specialized care
companionship
I have been a CNA/PCA since I was 18 years old. It is a passion of mine to help others. I have experience with adaptive equipment, and special needs.
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Judith M.

CNA, Special Needs Teacher, Regular Teacher

Willimantic, CT

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
8 years experience
Live-in home care
errands
hospice services
dementia
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Bathing, help with dressing, help with toileting, meal preparation, feeding, emptying catheter, bed making etc

Jamie C. says "Judith is a patient and compassionate Christian woman with a great heart who is devoted to doing the best she can in all she does! She is a strong woman...

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Mariah M.

Babysitter Available

Norwich, CT

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
5 years experience
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
I am a mother to three children of my own. I have been a CNA/PCA since I was 18 years old. I have experience with adaptive equipment and multiple special needs. I have a passion for helping others.

Elaine K. says "She's been a huge help watching my toddler while I work. She's been reliable and helped on short notice a few occasions! She's been flexible during...

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Joann R.

Part-time Caregiver.

Gales Ferry, CT

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 9 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
I am a mother of one and grandmother of two. I have worked as a professional nanny for many years after working as a legal assistant. I have had many long-term positions - newborns, twin infants, toddler/preschool, school-age and special needs; I am blessed to still see the former families. I am CPR/First Aid/AED certified (a...

Care Member says "Joanne was my saving grace. She was absolutely wonderful with my 2 daughters (now 6 and 13) while she was with us. Unfortunately kids grow up, but we...

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Michael M.

Specialized Mentor, Tutor, And Friend

Rocky Hill, CT

5.0(1)
from
$30/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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Katie L.

Long Time Early Childhood Educator

Westbrook, CT

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
travel
craft assistance
carpooling
It takes a village to raise a child and while many of us resonate with this age old adage, our culture is simply not set up for the modern family to reap the benefits of community support flowing in from all directions. I thrive off creating nurturing bonds with children and engaging with them in authentic and creative ways....

Starry K. says "I had the privilege of teaching preschool with Katie at Alphabet Academy. She is kind, creative and passionate about working with children. She always...

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Heather K.

Experienced Educated Professional

Norwich, CT

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
Experienced educated professional available for caregiving positions. I have experience with all ages & special needs individuals. I have over 15 years experience providing all levels of care for individuals from birth till advanced stages of life. I have experience from School Readiness Programs to group homes with individuals...

Care Member says "Heather was very reliable and provided excellent care to my son. I requested her help in a pinch and I won’t hesitate to request her help again"

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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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Laurie M.

Special Needs Provider

Clinton, CT

5.0(0)
from
$17/hr
10 years experience
I have worked with Special Needs children and adults for many years, it is my passion. I have worked as a certified HHA in the state of CT. My background has been as a CT Certified Paraprofessional in several school systems over many years. At this point I'm taking on part time work on my own. I love Life and I love connecting...
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Thembisile M.

My Name Is Thembi, Loving And Caring At The Same Time, Having As Part Of Your Family Would Be Great.

Middletown, CT

5.0(1)
from
$13/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
Hi, I hope all is well. I am interested in this job offer . I have the experience required. And I consider myself to have a very colorful personality. I'm convinced that my professional experience and strong abilities would make an excellent nanny for you and your family. Childcare experience: 1 year experience at a children's...

Valencia P. says "Very reliable! Thembi has helped my family several times, don't hesitate to hire her as you won't be disappointed"

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Danielle 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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Lynn W.

Norwich, CT

4.7(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
travel
craft assistance
carpooling
I finished college and received a degree in Early Childhood Education from Three Rivers Community College. I've been babysitting for 15 years. I have worked in a child care center for three years. I love working with kids because they are learning as they go. I have experience with special needs children and adults too. I am...

Stacie M. says "We only talked through email but she was very punctual and responded extremely fast! Hope to look to her in the future for any date night needs."

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Niya E.

I Am A College Student Looking For Work While I'm Home On Break!

Middletown, CT

5.0(0)
from
$17/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
I am a recent psychology grad from Worcester State University and am looking for night or weekend babysitting/ care giving as I am in between undergrad and grad school. I have experience with children ages 3 months-17 years old. I have also worked with adults and elderly in rehabilitation and nursing homes. I have experience...
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Taylor S.

Cromwell, CT

4.7(1)
from
$32/hr
8 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
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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Katie L.

Graduate Student In Early Childhood Special Education, Former Autism Play Therapist : Yoga For Kids Certified

Westbrook, CT

5.0(0)
from
$17/hr
10 years experience
Hello, Katie Liljedahl here and I am a graduate student at UC Denver studying Early Childhood Special Education. I began my work with children with special needs upon graduating college with a BA in English and nannying for a family with three children. The youngest child had cerebellum ataxia and was non ambulatory. I...
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Joann R.

Part-time Caregiver

Gales Ferry, CT

5.0(0)
from
$22/hr
27 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have worked as a professional nanny for over 20 years after working as a legal assistant. I am also a mother and grandmother of two, both attending college. I am originally from Washington State with residency in Connecticut for 13 years; I currently, occasionally take care of the sweetest little boy with autism. It has been a...
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Melia L.

Taftville, CT

from
$18/hr
Light cleaning
meal prep
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
craft assistance
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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Leana P.

New London, CT

from
$20/hr
4 years experience
Respite care
hospice services
light cleaning
errands
meal prep
+ 1 more
4 year's experience as a nurse with dementia patients and elderly. Previously a caregiver for special needs elderly in Massachusetts.
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  • The average post rate is $28.00/hr as of December 2025

Recent special needs caregiver reviews from local parents in East Haddam, CT

Special Needs Caregivers in East Haddam, CT are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

Laurie M.

Laurie is incredibly responsible and honest. She is reliable and communicates well. We use her regularly for afternoon care while I work. I...

- Jamie R.

Judith M.

Judith is a patient and compassionate Christian woman with a great heart who is devoted to doing the best she can in all she does! She is a...

- Jamie C.

Mariah M.

She's been a huge help watching my toddler while I work. She's been reliable and helped on short notice a few occasions! She's been flexible...

- Elaine K.

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