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Find special needs caregivers in Hartford, CT that you’ll love

60 special needs caregivers are listed in Hartford, CT

The average posted rate is $19/hr as of May 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 3 years

Special needs caregivers in Hartford, CT

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Amber M.


East Hartford, CT

$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

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I was an Applied Behavioral Analyst Assistant within the Bloomfield Public School system. I'm currently the interim Life SKills coordinator in the district.. I also provided in home services for families through DDS and/or DCF. I work closely with families to maintain and/or develop a relationship with school/home. I have...
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Michelle F.


Manchester, CT

$17-25/hr • 8 yrs exp

I worked for a caring hand for 5 years. I am pca certified and currently work with a special needs woman part time.
Michelle can also help with: Dementia, personal care
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Home Health Aide

I'm a caregiver and have experience assisting anyone in need, child, teen or senior, I took care of my late special need son for 10 years and have been working with the elderly for more then 12 years. I speak 3 languages, Portuguese, Spanish and English. I like to cook, and I'm very loving and caring. If you need I can give good...
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Abigail G.


Wethersfield, CT

$19-25/hr • 2 yrs exp

Paraprofessional

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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Alyssa D.


New Britain, CT

$17-20/hr • 2 yrs exp

Special Needs Caregiver

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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Paola E.


New Britain, CT

$15-25/hr • 1 yrs exp

Fun Sitter And Smile Creator

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...
Paola can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
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Christen W.


Manchester, CT

$17-22/hr • 5 yrs exp

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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Michelle F.


Manchester, CT

$20-25/hr • 7 yrs exp

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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Sarah T.


New Britain, CT

$17-18/hr • 7 yrs exp

Reliable And Experienced Sitter!

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...
Sarah can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:

CNA

CPR

First Aid

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Kevin W.


Manchester, CT

$18/hr • 10 yrs exp

Independent Living Skills Trainer

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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Joslin C.


Manchester, CT

$25-50/hr • 3 yrs exp

Compassionate Care For Your Loved Ones !

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...
Joslin can also help with: Companionship, meal prep, mobility assistance, errands, respite care, light cleaning & more
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Amber M.


East Hartford, CT

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Started When I Was 10

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...
Amber can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Zada C.


New Britain, CT

$17/hr • 1 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver For Children With Special Needs

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.
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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Makayla G.


Manchester, CT

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced And Creative Sitter

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...
Makayla can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Aeris M.


Manchester, CT

$17/hr • 4 yrs exp

Weekend/Summertime Babysitter

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...
Aeris can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

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Alyssa D.


New Britain, CT

$20/hr • 10 yrs exp

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...
Alyssa can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Rebecca M.


West Hartford, CT

$23/hr • 10 yrs exp

Energetic, Safe, Responsive &Reliable

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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Cielo G.


West Hartford, CT

$17/hr • 1 yrs exp

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...
Cielo can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning
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Lisa H.


West Hartford, CT

$20-45/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

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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