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Molly E.

Experienced Caregiver!

Hadlyme, CT

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$25/hr
2 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi! 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...
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Summer Full Time Caregiver/babysitter/nanny Available

East Lyme, CT

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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
Hello families, 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,...
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Westbrook, CT

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$18/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
I have 5+ years in child care, ranging in all ages, and special needs care. Look forward to working with you!
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Old Saybrook, CT

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$20/hr
2 years experience
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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Old Saybrook, CT

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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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East Haddam, CT

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$17/hr
7 years experience
I have several years experience working in a behavioral classroom with students on the spectrum. I have completed my masters in Elementary Education and have a passion for working in this field.
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CPR FIRST AID PMT CT MEDICATION CERTIFIED

Old Lyme, CT

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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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Fun And Caring Sitter!

Westbrook, CT

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$20/hr
8 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi my name is Alivia and I'm from Westbrook! I am attending SCSU for my Master's degree in Speech Pathology. Spring 2024 I graduated from UConn with a bachelor's degree in Speech Language and Hearing Sciences and minored in Early Childhood Education. I have much experience working with young children and both children and adults...
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Fun-loving, Patient Special Needs Nanny

Essex, CT

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$20/hr
5 years experience
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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Neurodiverse Special Needs Caregiver

Old Saybrook, CT

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$25/hr
1 year experience
Hello, 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...
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Higganum, CT

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$24/hr
4 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi there! I'm a 23-year-old college student majoring in elementary education. I also work at a seasonal restaurant throughout the year. Additionally, I'm fluent in Spanish. I have a 3-year-old sister, so I've learned to care for her and watch her grow, as well as all my younger cousins. I've worked with children ranging from...
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Long Time Early Childhood Educator

Westbrook, CT

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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
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....
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Killingworth, CT

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$17/hr
10 years experience
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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Old Saybrook, CT

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$18/hr
8 years experience
Hello! I'm a paraprofessional with a psychology degree and enjoy working with kids and adults of all ages. I'm flexible and willing to learn new things and have been working on my RBT training and already work with one individual with ASD. I was on the track team at CCSU so I love to stay active and have a specialty in math...
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Westbrook, CT

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$20/hr
5 years experience
Companionship
dementia
errands
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
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...
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Special Needs Caregiver

Deep River, CT

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$25/hr
10 years experience
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...
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Care For Children That Have Disabilities/Special Needs

Westbrook, CT

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$17/hr
4 years experience
I spent most of my high school experience working with students who have special needs! I participated in Unified sports and volunteered with Westbrook's Buddy Baseball team! I was partnered to work with a young student who struggled with developing social skills and who struggled with ADHD during my last year of high school and...
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Special Needs

Higganum, CT

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$19/hr
1 year experience
Hello! I have worked with one lovely 5-year-old child with autism for 5 months while in state. I was able to transport him to home and activities, feed him, bathe and dress him, and create activities and games that would interest him and play with him. I would love to hear from you and meet your child!
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East Lyme, CT

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$28/hr
7 years experience
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...
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Mariah

Old Saybrook, CT

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$25/hr
4 years experience
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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