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I'm an experienced, mature, trustworthy, dependable, fun loving special needs nanny who has cared for 2 Autistic boys for the past 5 years. In addition to my hands-on experience, I also attended Connect-To-Talk in Madison with the boys and sat in on many sessions with them with their ABA & Speech Therapists to learn and apply...
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- $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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- $19/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
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My name is Emily and I am 29 years old and have both and undergraduate degree in human development and family studies and a masters degree in school psychology. I have worked with children of all ages from infants as young as 3 months to students with special needs age 20+ that have aged out of k-12 education,...
Companionship
mobility assistance
dementia
errands
light cleaning
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Hello! I grew up on the shoreline and it's where my passion for caregiving started. At the age of 16 I was introduced to a family looking for a nanny. It was a special circumstance, as their daughter was special needs. This yes led to the most rewarding discovery for myself, wanting to work with this community. Over the years I...
Carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
+ 1 more
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I'm a caring, reliable caregiver with over 7 years of experience working with individuals with special needs as a Direct Support Professional. I've helped with daily routines like getting ready in the morning, meals, personal care, and transportation, while always making sure the people I work with feel comfortable and...
Errands
respite care
home modification
light cleaning
meal prep
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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...
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
I have loved working with kids since I was a kid. I have cousins who are 7 and 9 years younger than me and once they were born I wanted to be able to babysit for them. When I turned 12 was old enough to take the babysitting course our local rec department offered and after that I took every opportunity to babysit. I started by...
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- $25/hr
Hello! I'm Hayley, an experienced and compassionate caregiver with a strong background in caring for children. Having grown up with a brother on the autism spectrum, I've developed a deep understanding of the unique needs and challenges faced by children with autism.
My approach is individualized, patient, and nurturing. I...
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- $20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have a desire for working with people with Special needs. I worked in a school for 10 years as a special needs/behavioral support for students. I am certified in CPR by American Red Cross for children and adults, Certified in Crisis Prevention Intervention and I have 18 years Experience working with mental health patients,...
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- $25/hr
10 years experience
I have worked for 23 years helping special needs children and their families! I love what I do! I also have a grandson with Down syndrome and autism! He is awesome!
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- $25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
Over 25 years of experience with special needs, Alzheimer's patients, hospice care , transfers, feeding, assistance bathing . I will run errands and do light housekeeping and meal prep. I am medication certified thru the state of Ct. I am CPR,& first aide certified also. Communication is very important between families and your...
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- $18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
I'm an extremely active, fun-loving mother of 6 (now adult) children and 17 grandchildren. I enjoy outdoor activities, creative play, helping out around the house and just generally caring for others. I'm an avid gardener and enjoy sharing my love for nature with both children and adults. I'm excited to spend my days seeing the...
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I was a second grade teacher before having children of my own. I've been "home" raising my babies the past 12+ years providing childcare for other's kiddos. My son is ADHD and on the spectrum. So I have loads of personal and professional experience in this area. Looking to help out sporadically or very part time on a...
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
I have many years of experience caring for children of all ages. I started babysitting at the age of 11 for local families in the neighborhood. I helped many families in the more recent years when living in South Lake Tahoe, CA. I worked many short term one time jobs for about 10 different vacationing families and also two...
Light cleaning
meal prep
Making a positive impact on children's lives is what I strive for! I have two years of experience caring for children and I'm comfortable caring for one to two children at a time. I am patient, calm, friendly, and approachable. I have some college experience and I'm comfortable with pets. I have experience with special needs...
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I am a neurodiverse special needs caregiver who has homemaker and PCA skills. I am compassionate and patient with many forms of neurodiversity including autism, ADHD, mood disorders and trauma. I use Nonviolent Communication to resolve conflicts, meaning I look for unmet needs and avoid judgments. I am open-minded to...
I am an experienced early childhood teacher with a passion for educating today's youth looking to obtain a position allowing me to utilize my experience and understanding of early childhood development and learning techniques in a home setting. As an adept creator of comprehensive and well-rounded curriculums
that meets...
Hi my name is Linda and I have been a caregiver to many clients with a variety of needs. My last position was live in for elderly lady in Boston for three years. I am now residing back in deep river Connecticut. I have taken care of clients with autism, ADHD, brain injury, amputation just to mention a few.
I am looking for long...
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
I am a grandmother of six. I've raised two wonderful children. I teach special needs children. I've worked for B-3, Beacon Services of CT and a public school, where I am still employed. I love children. I very much enjoy reading to children, creating crafts, cooking with the kids, playing in a pool, taking walks or hikes etc. I...
Hi, My name is Mariah, I would describe my personality as outgoing, caring, and respectful. I genuinely enjoy working with kids, and here's why: I am the youngest of three siblings, and when my older siblings went off to college, I had a babysitter who became like an older sister to me. The bond we formed was incredibly special...
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