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Jennice D.

Responsible Yet Fun Caregiver

West Haven, CT

5.0(1)
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$17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
craft assistance
I am a 45-year-old mother of 3. I have worked with children for most of my adult life. I have experience with children of all ages and abilities. I previously owned my own home daycare and have worked in various elementary schools supporting both typical and children with special needs. My school background has provided me with...

Katie S. says "Jenny has been with our family since our daughter was 6 weeks old. In these last 18 months she has been a beyond amazing care provider and friend to our...

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Hello!

North Haven, CT

5.0(1)
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$27/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Like you, I am the parent of a special needs child so I understand, first hand, the challenges. I understand, too, how frightening it can be trusting someone with your child. Whatever I can provide to reassure you, will be provided, whether that be extra references, hard copy criminal background check... Just let me know. I have...

Karen L. says "Tessa is a kind, reliable, patient caregiver. She cares for our 3 year old daughter with development delays and she does a wonderful job. Our energetic 5...

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New Haven, CT

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$18/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
travel
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hi, my name is Gina. I have 2 daughters ages 14 and 10. I have my degree in psychology with a minor in child development. I have experience caring for children with and without special needs. I am professional and ready to care for your children . Having 2 kids of my own I understand the importance of great care and am here to...
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Middletown, CT

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$26/hr
6 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
From 2018 to 2024, I worked as a Building Substitute Teacher, where I assumed all duties and responsibilities of the classroom teacher and carried out teachers assignments. During the summers from 2020 to 2024, I worked as a paraprofessional supporting special needs children in summer camps. Through these experiences, I...
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New Haven, CT

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$30/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
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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My Name Is Talia And I Am A 19 Year Old Girl Looking For A Summer Nannying/babysitting Job!

Middletown, CT

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$20/hr
3 years experience
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
swimming supervision
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I have taken care of children of all ages, I have worked mostly with pre schoolers but I am comfortable with any age. I worked at a day care and I also have cared for many other family members and friends children throughout the years. I also have worked very closely with special needs kids starting in elementary school and...
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Hamden, CT

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$17/hr
5 years experience
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
I absolutely love kids and I have been babysitting since I was 15 years old. I have babysat children from the age of 3 months to 14 years old. I also have experience with multiple children. I have babysat for children overnight, driving them to their various activities and helping with homework. In high school, I taught religion...
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West Haven, CT

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$17/hr
3 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
respite care
transportation
hospice services
+ 1 more
Certified as a home care provider, I have 3 years of experience as a professional with elderly patients and children. I am passionate about providing support to my patients with Alzheimer's and special needs.
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Hamden, CT

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
travel
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hi! I'm Suzie. I'm a compassionate, dependable caregiver who truly loves helping children learn, grow, and feel safe. I hold two bachelor's degrees in Psychology and Human Services, along with credentials in Early Learning. My experience includes teaching Kindergarten through 2nd grade and working as a paraprofessional...
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Hamden, CT

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$25/hr
Light cleaning
I'm a nursing student with 3 years of experience working at Hospital as a CNA/Clinical Tech/PCA. Over the years, I've gained hands-on experience caring for a wide range of individuals, including children, elderly patients, and individuals with special needs. I have also been babysitting for 5 years, which has helped me build...
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Smiles And Giggles Make The World Go Around

Wallingford, CT

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$10/hr
5 years experience
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
Hello there my name is Alycia and everyone calls me Ali. I am 27 and I have 2 step children and one of my own! My son is 3 and has autism so I have plenty of experiences with children of all beautiful types of wonderful children . My son has autism so I have a got of experience with children with special needs as well.
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Upbeat Babysitter With Medical Experience

Portland, CT

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$20/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
I'd describe my personality as positive, respectful, hard-working I like working with kids because they have so much energy, a positive outlook on life, and are all so unique. I love chatting with kids and getting to hear all about their interests whether it be Minecraft, princesses, or Bluey! I started working with kids when...
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Emily

East Haddam, CT

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$45/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
mobility assistance
respite care
home modification
+ 1 more
I'd describe my personality as happy, outgoing and uplifting! I like caring for seniors because they are a wealth of information and always have so much to offer us younger folks if we give them the time and open our minds. I'm looking for a job that allows me to help an elderly person on a daily basis. I started caring...
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Always Respect Your Elders; They Have So Much Wisdom And Experience To Share!

New Haven, CT

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$17/hr
1 year experience
Respite care
personal care
home modification
I have spent about one year working in Home Care with senior citizens while I was enrolled in university. At that point, I had gotten into the school system and began working with special needs children. Working with home care was rewarding in so many different ways. Seniors generally feel down on themselves because they can't...
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Part-Time, Experienced Caregiver Available

West Haven, CT

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$20/hr
10 years experience
I am a 54-year-old mother of 3 looking for a part-time babysitting opportunities.. I have extensive experience working with children of all ages and abilities. As a special education paraprofessional and as a therapy aid,. I also owned my own daycare for 2 years. I am a very caring and compassionate person who loves to go for...
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Meriden, CT

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
carpooling
Hello! My name is Lisa and I am a newly retired CT Elementary Teacher, Reading Specialist, & School Administrator, having taught children in Grades K-8 for the past 25 years, while supporting families in the process. Besides bringing my professional knowledge and experience to my care, I am also a mom to three adult children,...
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New Haven, CT

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Hospice services
errands
light cleaning
meal prep
dementia
+ 1 more
I'd describe my personality as Caring Compassionate. Hardworking I like caring for people with special needs and senior because. I just love to help and care for people. In my spare time, I like to. cook go for walks with my kids and travel. One thing you should know about me is. I love cooking.. I bent a certified...
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Aspiring Occupational Therapist

New Haven, CT

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$20/hr
7 years experience
I've been an early childhood educator for 7 years working with ages 6 weeks to 6 years. I've loved doing this work, but my plan is to attend graduate school to become a pediatric occupational therapist. I have experience working with a variety of children from cognitive delays, behavioral challenges, and speech delays, to...
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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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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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  • The average posted rate is $19.00/hr as of August 2026

  • The average star rating for rated special needs caregivers is 5.0

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