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Derby, CT

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$25/hr
12 years experience
Craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
My name is Vanessa. Ive worked taking care of special needs childrens for over 12 years and have worked one on one with children and have absolutely loved it. I think kids are great and I also have one myself and she is 5 years old. I also have a Pitbull name luna and she is 4 years old. I am currently in school right now to...
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Quinn O.'s Photo

New Haven, CT

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$17/hr
4 years experience
Hi! I am a recent UCLA graduate who has over 7 years of experience caring for children, specifically those with disabilities. I have years of experience caring for my autistic brother, as well as working at a kids gym focused on those with disabilities for 4 years. I am a friendly, organized, person who grew up the eldest of 4...
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Seleq T.'s Photo

Naugatuck, CT

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$25/hr
5 years experience
Carpooling
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
meal prep
craft assistance
Fostering growth and development in children is my true passion, and I find deep fulfillment in making a positive impact on the lives of the families I support. Over the past five years, I have dedicated myself to working with special needs kids, specially ASD and intellectual disabilities. I have worked as a Behavior...
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North Haven, CT

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$18/hr
7 years experience
I have 7 plus years experience I am CPR/AED certified I have tons of references! I also have a son that is autistic he is 13 now. I spent most of the years studying to help kids like him :)
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Full Time Passionate About Children

Naugatuck, CT

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$20/hr
10 years experience
I have experience with high and low functioning adults and children for over 10 years. This includes bathing, cooking, passing meds, brain stimulation, helping with language development etc.
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Fun And Caring Nanny

Seymour, CT

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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Carpooling
travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
I have many years experience as a Nanny. I've worked in an in-home daycare, a daycare center, and as a private Nanny. I've worked with children ages 4 months through 12 years old, including multiples at once. I also have several nieces and a nephew (with special needs) that I enjoy spending time with and caring for. I am a fun,...
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Part-time Caregiver Available

Orange, CT

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$15/hr
2 years experience
I have had some experience working with students with special needs. My school year job is at Hamden Transitional Academy located on the campus of Southern Connecticut State University. I work with students ages 18-22 with a range of disabilities. My job as a peer mentor is to help the students become more independent and learn...
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Desiree B.'s Photo

East Haven, CT

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$15/hr
2 years experience
I have worked with disabled adults as a career. I specialize in people with disabilities, I enjoy it.
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Full Time Loving Aide

West Haven, CT

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$17/hr
10 years experience
I have been a loving aide for over 15 years, also have a loved one with special needs my 28-year-old brother. I am very well aware of the love, patience and compassion you must have in this field of work. I am a reliable honest individual with plenty of references.
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Ileneka E.'s Photo

Cheshire, CT

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$26/hr
10 years experience
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
Hello, my name is Neka. I am Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED certified. I'm a mother of 2 children and helped raise my now 25-year-old nephew and 22-year-old niece and dozen more nieces and nephews. Three of them have special needs so I am experienced in this area as well. I also worked as counselor for the after school...
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Elizabeth F.'s Photo

Cheshire, CT

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$29/hr
16 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
travel
meal prep
light cleaning
Caring for children is truly my passion. With 16 years of childcare experience, most recently as a full-time nanny, I bring reliability, patience, and a nurturing spirit. I am certified in CPR, First Aid, and Medication Administration, and I have had the privilege of caring for children from infancy through school age, including...
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Morgan L.'s Photo

Ansonia, CT

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$20/hr
6 years experience
My passion for caregiving began at home, caring for my great-grandmother, and later supporting my grandmother and aunt through cancer treatment, as well as helping care for my uncle with PKU. These experiences shaped my patient, calm, and attentive approach to care. I have over seven years of hands-on caregiving experience and...
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Diamond S.'s Photo

New Haven, CT

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$30/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Grocery shopping
travel
meal prep
light cleaning
Hello! I've been in childcare for about 9 years. I started off as a teacher before transitioning into being a professional nanny. I have experience with severe allergies, special needs, & asthma. I've worked with ages as young as 6 weeks to 10 years old. I am also CPR/FIRST AID certified. The most rewarding part of my job is...
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Seleq T.'s Photo

Naugatuck, CT

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$23/hr
5 years experience
I've worked with special needs kids for about 5 years. I have been an individual aide; giving one on one direct support to students. I am currently a teacher assistant/ behavior technician in a high intensity behavioral classroom. I have experience in ABA and also am currently going to school to become a special ed teacher.
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Maureen L.'s Photo

Ansonia, CT

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$25/hr
Hi! My name is Maureen, and I have had a lengthy career as a Professional Nanny in CT. I have had the privilege of experiencing a vast array of circumstances with myriad families throughout my career. There isn't much I haven't seen or done. I also hold a degree in Early Childhood Education. I have lived in and lived out. I have...
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Sammie F.'s Photo

Beacon Falls, CT

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$10/hr
1 year experience
Hi! I'm Sammie, and I'm currently earning my bachelor's degree in elementary and special education. I have hands-on experience working with children of all ages and abilities. I spent two semesters as a Jumpstart Corps Member at SCSU supporting preschoolers' early learning and a summer as a teacher's assistant at a daycare. I...
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Paraprofessional

Seymour, CT

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$18/hr
I have been a special education paraprofessional for 4 years at a school in Bridgeport. I am experienced with adhd, autism and seizure disorders
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Nina M.'s Photo

Ansonia, CT

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$22/hr
8 years experience
Carpooling
meal prep
grocery shopping
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hello!! My name is Nina and I've been a PCA for almost 10 years now. I first started with Allied Community Resources (Now known as GT Independence) back in 2016 doing caregiver and PCA work. I also have 25 years experience as an older sister to two younger brothers! I have worked with a variety of clients such as elderly,...
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Special Needs Care Worker Looking For Jobs

Wallingford, CT

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$25/hr
3 years experience
Travel
craft assistance
Hello! I'm Charlie! I am currently working as a paraprofessional at a special needs preschool and love working with children ages birth -5 with special needs! Growing up I worked as a babysitter for families in the neighborhood and have experience working with children ages 8 and below! I'm great with children with behavioral...
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Dedicated And Committed Aide

Wallingford, CT

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$24/hr
8 years experience
Mobility assistance
companionship
errands
light cleaning
live-in home care
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Bringing comfort and support to seniors is my passion. With eight years of experience in adult and senior care, I've developed a friendly and detail-oriented approach. I'm skilled in providing live-in care, transportation, errands, light housekeeping, and mobility assistance. I also have experience supporting those with dementia...
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