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Abigail G.

Paraprofessional

Wethersfield, CT

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$19/hr
2 years experience
I have worked as a paraprofessional for nearly two years for Ellington public schools. I have experience working in their MAP program which specializes in autism and other developmental delays. I also have experience working with students who have other behavioral issues.
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Special Needs Caregiver

New Britain, CT

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$17/hr
2 years experience
I have many years of working with special needs children! I participated in Varsity Unified Sports and instructed my team of special needs children. I also did many years of internships in middle school classrooms to gain experience. I love knowing that I am helping somebody and making them happy. My goal is to be a special...
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Fun Sitter And Smile Creator

New Britain, CT

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$15/hr
1 year experience
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
Hello! My name is Paola. I am 24 years old, native from Puerto Rico. I am a graduate student at CCSU. Around my community I was known for being everyone's baby sitter. I've had experience with babies through teens. I've also enjoyed babysitting kids with special needs. When I was little I got the experience of having a few...
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Sunny Nanny.

New Britain, CT

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$18/hr
5 years experience
Travel
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi , my name is Lange which directly means sunshine & that's exactly what my personality is, full of warmth and brings happiness and growth. I'm a caring , patient and responsible person and have over 5 years of experience working with children including special needs. I am First Aid trained CPR/AED certified including...
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Manchester, CT

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$17/hr
5 years experience
Until the end of August I have an open schedule, afterwards I would only be available after school hours (depending on location) or weekends I've been working with special-needs kids for about six years now I started in an Academy for those with a variety of special needs and a variety of functionality(anywhere from nonverbal...
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Manchester, CT

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$20/hr
7 years experience
I have been working for 3 years with a special needs adult in her home. I have worked with children and elderly my whole life. I am looking for part time work.
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Reliable And Experienced Sitter!

New Britain, CT

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$17/hr
7 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
craft assistance
Hello! Hope everyone is doing okay! I'm looking for a full/part time nannying job. My availability is completely open until August 25! I'm 20 years old and a Junior in the nursing program at CCSU. With that being said, I am CPR/ infant CPR certified, wound care certified, and am educated in injury/accident prevention! I am...
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Independent Living Skills Trainer

Manchester, CT

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$18/hr
10 years experience
I have experience working with different individuals of all ages and needs. From the mentally challenged to ABI/TBI. Performing various task like transport to doctors' appointments, handling finances, personal care, using a hoyer lift with certain individuals that required it. I have worked with individuals who required the use...
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Started When I Was 10

East Hartford, CT

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
When I was 10, I was responsible for my 6 and 4 yr old cousins after school; I would walk them home form school, prepare a snack and help with homework until dinner. When I was 12 I was a nanny for a family with an infant (2 weeks old) and would go with them on vacations or when they had a night out. At 14 the sister of that...
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Compassionate Care For Your Loved Ones !

Manchester, CT

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$25/hr
3 years experience
Respite care
meal prep
light cleaning
errands
mobility assistance
+ 1 more
Hi! I'm Joslin, new to Connecticut from New York. As a mother of two special needs children, I understand the unique challenges of caregiving. My experience includes being my mother's aide after her stroke, where I provided compassionate support and personal care. While I'm not formally trained yet, I plan to pursue training...
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Part-time Caregiver For Children With Special Needs

New Britain, CT

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$17/hr
1 year experience
I have worked with children of all different ages and mental/emotional/social/educational stages for quite some time now. In my eyes, I am an admirable leader and I believe that having someone positive there to lead you can make a big difference in a child's life, especially at a young age.
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Manchester, CT

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$15/hr
I have 8 years of experience working with kids with Down's syndrome and autism. I potty trained two boys with autism and am well versed in coping techniques for behavioral issues.
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Experienced And Creative Sitter

Manchester, CT

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
Hello! My name is Makayla. I have just over 10 years of childcare experience, and have worked with children and young adults of all ages. I graduated in 2024 with my degree in Elementary Education and soon will begin my graduate degree in Applied Behavior Analysis. I am actively pursuing certification as a Registered Behavior...
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Weekend/Summertime Babysitter

Manchester, CT

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$17/hr
4 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
travel
craft assistance
I have been babysitting since I was 11 years old. My youngest siblings were born when I was 11 and I helped raise them until where they are now. Diapers and all. I also have years of experience outside my own family babysitting for all ages. I do have experience with children of special needs or medical needs. I am no stranger...
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HII It's Tianaly

New Britain, CT

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$20/hr
3 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
carpooling
Hi my name is Tianaly I've been watching kids for 4 years I'm CPR certified, I've worked for new britian parks and rec, boys and girls club, and I'm currently working as a Special needs para assistant. I like working with kids because they deserve to have fun in this world especially at a young age, I appreciate all the...
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New Britain, CT

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi, my names Alyssa, I'm 26 with a 7-month-old little girl! I've worked with children for basically my whole life whether it was family's kids, neighbors, after school programs, summer camps, daycares.. I guess you can say I love working and being around children. I have experience working with newborns and toddlers and I've...
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Energetic, Safe, Responsive &Reliable

West Hartford, CT

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$23/hr
10 years experience
Hi, my name is Becca! I have over 10 years of babysitting experience with infants to teens! I'm an exceedingly reliable, responsible, responsive and fun babysitter! Much of my passion for children comes from a young boy with down syndrome that I have had the privilege to care for the past 10 years. I have recently moved to a new...
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West Hartford, CT

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$17/hr
1 year experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
carpooling
Hi there! I'm Cielo, I'm a freshman in college and I've recently got into childcare. Most of my experience has been with special needs children but I love meeting and connecting with new people. I'm very talkative so I love giving parents updates on their child's day. I also enjoy playing board games, puzzles, and doing arts and...
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West Hartford, CT

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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have over 25 years of experience as a C. N. A. personal care attendant, and behavioral health attendant. I have training with dementia, and senior mental health. and adults with disabilities. I have been medication certified in CT, VA, and GA. I assist with all aspects of personal care, med prompting, mobility, activities and...
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Certified CPR/Red Cross, Post College Graduate Looking To Babysit.

West Hartford, CT

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$17/hr
6 years experience
Hi! My name is Alexandra, but I go by Allie. I have had experience working with, nannying, and babysitting children of all ages. I have had experience watching up to 5 children at a time as well. I have a full time job and am looking to babysit on the side. I also have experience working with mild to moderate special needs...
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