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Anne C.
Old Lyme, CT
$20/hr
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I am a responsible, empathetic, and detail oriented person willing to help individuals and families with tasks to help better their lives.
I have experience caring for children with special needs as well as seniors with health challenges.
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I am 46-years-old with a Master's in speech-language pathology. I possess strong interpersonal & problem-solving skills developed working in public schools, Birth to 3 & now in private homes. I help families with children of all ages maintain organized, supportive & successful homes by assisting with all childcare, mealtimes,...
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Although I have not directly assisted a special needs person, doesn't mean I don't have tons of experience with it. Throughout middle school and high school I watched my dear friend live with multiple learning and physical difficulties. We met in my study skills class, because I too have learning disabilities; ADD and Dyslexia....
Courtney W.
Killingworth, CT
$14-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
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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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I am a mother of four with all college aged children and now have time to help with your children and families. Having raised two sets of twins, I'm very organized and able to multitask. Having been a stay at home mom, I am very patient and motivated to provide a healthy environment for all kids and families. Having cared for a...
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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...
Rachel V.
Old Saybrook, CT
$18-20/hr • 8 yrs exp
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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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I have been babysitting for almost 15 years and I have experience as a nanny. I've taken multiple early childhood education classes in high school, such as discovering children and nursery school lab, where the students create lesson plans and run a nursery school under the supervision of teachers. I was nominated through the...
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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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I am a 54 YO married female who thrives being busy and engaged. I have managed a Group Home for Brian House Inc out of Chester Ct for 20 years concentrating on supporting individuals with behavioral and intellectual disorders. I operated my own in home childcare for 5 years when my children were younger. I have worked in the...
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I started working with children when I attended college and worked part time as a teacher's assistant. I also was a substitute teacher for the New Haven Board of Education. Later I became a kindergarten teacher in the Guilford school system.
I also worked privately as a nanny for two professional families.
Additionally, I...
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Education
Gateway Community College New Haven, CT Early Childhood Education Courses, 2004-2006
New Milford High School New Milford, CT
High School Diploma, June 1979
Employment
2012-Present
Care for 3-year-old
Provide transportation to and from activities
Meal preparation
Completing household chores while napping (i....
Cherie G.
Clinton, CT
$18-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
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Very patient person who loves to take care of others! Graduated as a Medical Assistant, worked as a paraprofessional for years with special needs children, ran an at home daycare while raising my own children. Enjoyed taking care of many family members and friends with medical needs.
Previous experience includes care of all...
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I am a new graduate registered nurse and have great interest in becoming a pediatric nurse. I was a camp nurse this past summer to almost 500 children between the ages of 3 and 14. I feel comfortable working with children who have special needs or may currently be ill. In college I babysat regularly for a family with a...
5.0
"Carli is absolutely wonderful with my 10 month old daughter. She's sweet, caring and a very responsible sitter. I certainly recommend her!"
Reviewed by Ashley M.
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Brendan C.
Westbrook, CT
$20-40/hr • 6 yrs exp
Special Education Teacher Searching For Summer Employment
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I am a compassionate and motivated Special Education teacher and tutor with an extensive and diverse background in the education field. My years of experience with individuals with special needs and coaching high school athletics, will make me an exceptional candidate for your job. I have experience in mathematics, language...
Niya E.
Middletown, CT
$15-50/hr • 4 yrs exp
I Am A College Student Looking For Work While I'm Home On Break!
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I am a junior at Worcester State University in Massachusetts and will be home for winter break. I am looking for work when I come back to school in the Worcester area after January 16th. I have babysat for many family and I have also worked with kids as a camp counselor for the past 5 years and love working and being with kids....
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Hi there! My name is Sarah (35yrs)! I live in Guilford CT and am looking for a great babysitting job that pays well! I have many years of experience with watching and caring for kids! I am one of four girls and grew up babysitting/tutoring throughout my Connecticut neighborhood. I also have cared for my youngest sister (10 yrs...
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"Sarah is a trustworthy and fun caretaker for our two children. She drives them to their activities, plays and interacts with them, and manages dinner, bath and bedtime. She's creative and friendly. We recommend...
Reviewed by Linda N.
Alyssa J.
Uncasville, CT
$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
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Hello, my name is Alyssa and I have been in childcare for over a decade now. Currently I am a preschool teacher! I have been babysitting for/working with infants - adults with special needs since I was a teenager. I hold Bachelor's degrees in both Early Childhood Education and Sociology. I am currently working towards my...
5.0
"Alyssa is great with kids of all ages ! Alyssa has cared for my niece and nephew on several occasions since they were babies (they are now 5 and 8). Alyssa is able to communicate well with children and is great...
Reviewed by Amanda B.
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I have experience working with children with some challenges. I have experience in learning, social and emotional fields.
Julia C.
New London, CT
$18-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Former Children's Museum Educator With Tons Of Caretaking Experience
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I am the eldest of 13 Cousins and have been baby sitting for as long as I can remember unofficially, and in a more formal capacity once I turned 15. I have experience caring for newborns all the way up to middle schoolers, and I have a great deal of experience with special needs and spectrum children as well. I am comfortable...
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"Very happy with her. She was on time and the baby liked her. "
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Ivoryton, CT
Carli R.
5.0
Carli is absolutely wonderful with my 10 month old daughter. She's sweet, caring and a very responsible sitter. I certainly recommend her!
- Ashley M.
Sarah D.
5.0
Sarah is a trustworthy and fun caretaker for our two children. She drives them to their activities, plays and interacts with them, and manages dinner, bath and bedtime. She's creative and friendly. We recommend her wholeheartedly!
- Linda N.
Alyssa J.
5.0
Alyssa is great with kids of all ages ! Alyssa has cared for my niece and nephew on several occasions since they were babies (they are now 5 and 8). Alyssa is able to communicate well with children and is great at incorporating education in different activities that the kids just love to participate...
- Amanda B.
Julia C.
5.0
Julia did awesome with my boys, they get very excited when we let them know she is coming to look after them. I am so happy we found such a kind, caring, and dependable person to watch over my little ones when mom and dad need a night away.
- Marissa G.
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