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I am a Manager of 2 group home that serve individuals with developmental disabilities (all of them on the Autism Spectrum) and severe behavioral issues. In 2006 I started to become fascinated with autism when I began working with a non-verbal 17-year-old with very severe self-injurious behavior. I started to self-educate and he...
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
travel
I first started babysitting back in 2007. I have 10+ years of experience working with children who have special needs and behavior disorders. I am patient, loving, kind and caring. I like being active going to parks, walks, biking and sports. I love working with kids from newborns to teens. Willing to watch multiple kids at a...
Emergency Medical Technician & A Former Behavioral Technician Assisting Kids With Autism.
Milldale, CT
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Hi, I'm Jay! I enjoy being around kids and doing fun activities with them! I love going outside, doing crafts, going to the park and willing to help with homework as well. I'm currently certified by the Connecticut Department of Public Health as an Emergency Medical Technician and I work at American Medical Response. My CT. EMT...
I have many relatives with special needs. Therefore, I have had a lifetime of experience with people with special needs. I've had experience with the Best Buddies organization. I'm an elementary/special education major and while I have some experience, I would like to gain more.
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
I have two children of my own. They are 27 years and 25 years old. I worked in a daycare for 7 years, first working with children ages 14 months to 24 months and then I worked and took care of infants. I now work full-time with special needs middle school age children in a middle school. I have also worked with preschool special...
Meal prep
errands
hospice services
dementia
live-in home care
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Hi there! Thank you for taking the time to get to know me. I am looking to obtain a job as your next family helper. I am very creative, humble and patient! I have worked within Connecticut's special needs community for the past nine years as a behavioral therapist along with assisting families whom require senior, tender love...
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
grocery shopping
carpooling
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My name is Kim & I am 37 years old. I have my bacherlors degree. I have been working in the school system the past 3 years as a paraprofessional. I have a background in special needs/ autism experience. Aside from that, I have babysat and been around children my whole life. I have been babysitting on the side, the past 3 years...
Hi! My name is Kelly, and I'm currently pursuing a BS in Nursing with plans to double major in Child Psychology or Behavioral Science. I've cared for children ages 0 to 11 since I was 16 and have worked part time over the past four years at both the elementary and middle school in my hometown! I also have experience caring for...
Hello! I currently work as a Clinical Associate, doing ABA therapy, working with toddlers and elementary aged children with Autism. I have worked in elementary schools at private facilities as well as well as in home with children with disabilities of all ages. I have a Masters degree in Special Education, ABA therapy.
I love...
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
Hi there! Thank you for taking the time to get to know me. I am looking to obtain a job as your next family helper. I am very creative, humble and patient! I have worked within Connecticut's special needs community for the past nine years as a behavioral therapist. I am currently pursuing my master's degree, in the meantime, I...
Travel
craft assistance
light cleaning
carpooling
swimming supervision
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Hello! I am a recent graduate of Southern Connecticut State University with my BS in Early Childhood Education and Liberal Studies with a concentration in psychology & children, family, and community studies. I also got my Associates degree in ECE in 2021 from NVCC in Waterbury. I have been working with children since 2019. I...
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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.
Hello. *Pro Nanny. 20 years experience in childcare and special needs. Newborn to high school age. I have worked in Special Education and have prior Nanny experience.* I feel working with children is such an important and rewarding job and love what I do! I am responsible, warm and creative. I have a background in Education,...
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
Hi Families my name is Melina, 27-year-old energetic, friendly, caring young lady who is looking to become a part of your family by providing care for your children, I have 5 years of experience working with children, I was an Au Pair which is basically a young person who moves from a different country to come and take care of...
I have worked with special needs children for over 10 years from the ages 3 years old to 14 years old. I am a very caring and patient person and I love helping special needs children. It is a very rewarding working with special needs children, because they get so happy when learn something or you read to them or when they learn...
Hi! I'm Amanda! I have been babysitting and watching over kids from a young age. Even when I was too young to babysit on my own, I would help out in my church nursery as often as I was allowed to. I was also a mother's helper for a mother with a toddler and infant twins. I worked at a daycare with mostly infants and toddlers for...
Light cleaning
meal prep
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...
Hi! I am a caring individual with experience working with kids on the spectrum. I strive to provide an excellent level of care and take my job very seriously. I look forward to hearing from you.
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Hello, My name is Taylor. I have worked as a special education para in West Hartford Public schools for 3 years. I just recently obtained my Registered Behavior Tech certification and i'm excited to start doing what I love the most, working and learning from people with disabilities.
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