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Vanessa P.'s Photo

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Middletown, CT

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$28/hr
9 years experience
Live-in home care
light cleaning
errands
hospice services
meal prep
+ 1 more
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...
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Wallingford, CT

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$19/hr
6 years experience
I'm a special education teacher at a school in North Haven. I work with students who are medically complex. Most of which are non-speaking and utilize AAC devices. Most of my students are wheelchair users. I help feed, change, reposition, etc. I've worked as a teacher for 6 years now.
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Wallingford, CT

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$24/hr
3 years experience
I am a caring, responsible, and patient individual with a passion for working with children. I enjoy creating positive, safe, and engaging environments where children can learn, play, and develop confidence. I have strong communication skills, work well with families and teams, and am committed to supporting each child's...
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Middlefield, CT

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$25/hr
20 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hello, my name is Michelle. I've been working with children since I was a teenager in various ways. I was a nanny In my younger years and worked at a daycare. Then decided to go to school for early childhood education and eventually become a kindergarten teaching assistant for 20 years. I have worked with children with special...
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Experienced, Fun, Reliable Nanny!

Middletown, CT

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$25/hr
10 years experience
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...
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Vanessa P.'s Photo

Middletown, CT

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$35/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
craft assistance
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...
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New Britain, CT

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$25/hr
5 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
+ 1 more
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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Genienne G.'s Photo

Southington, CT

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$25/hr
24 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Hello. *Pro Nanny that has a current FT nanny position. I am very fortunate to have such an amazing job/family.* Over 20 years experience in childcare and special needs. Newborn to high school age. *Specializing in infants and toddlers.*I have worked in Special Education for many years and have prior Nanny experience.* I feel...
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Mom/Special Ed Para/CNA

Southington, CT

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$19/hr
10 years experience
I have always enjoyed working with kids/people who have special needs. I'm a natural caregiver & a dependable person. I have worked as s CNA at The Alzheimer's Resource Center & Mulberry Gardens both in Southington. Once my son was in school full time I got a job as a Special Ed Para in an elementary school. I am available...
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Berlin, CT

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$17/hr
2 years experience
Light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
My name is Ellie and I am from Berlin CT. I am 19 years old and currently attending the University of Rhode Island, majoring in Elementary Education. I've always had a passion for kids and love working with them. Over the past couple of months I have worked in an elementary school with students with special needs. I am very...
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Professional Disability Support Worker

New Britain, CT

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$22/hr
6 years experience
Hello, my name is Phoenix (Niyah). I am a young adult with 6 years of experience working with young adults and adults on the disability spectrum live and learn independently in their communities. I have worked in work settings, educational settings, and recreational settings with a variety of individuals with differing needs. I...
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Cheshire, CT

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$30/hr
10 years experience
Experienced with people of all ages. I'm a PhD doctor with 20 years of healthcare experience and 25 years of childcare experience. I'm taking MANY years off of working in healthcare to focus on fertility. TREAT EVERY CLIENT LIKE MY OWN FAMILY!!! Reliable, dependable and responsible.
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Middletown, CT

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$26/hr
6 years experience
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...
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Jamie R.'s Photo

Southington, CT

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$14/hr
10 years experience
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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Taylor S.'s Photo

Cromwell, CT

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$17/hr
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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New Britain, CT

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$17/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
hospice services
dementia
errands
meal prep
+ 1 more
my name is maribel I'm a cna for 10 years now... I love taking care the elderly and people with special needs.. I like to make sure they are safe clean well fed . most of my experience is working at their homes or facility... I'd describe my personality as compassionate. honesty . caring I like caring for seniors because.....
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Niya E.'s Photo

Middletown, CT

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$17/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
I am a current graduate school student looking for part time/ date nights! I also work at a private school for kids with special needs so I have plenty if experience with autism/ other behavioral and developmental disabilities! I have experience with children ages 3 months-17 years old. I have also worked with adults and elderly...
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New Britain, CT

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$20/hr
2 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
I have extensive and varied experience working with children. I had an internship on the pediatric unit at the Hospital for Special Care. After my internship, I continued my work on the unit as a volunteer, totaling about 135 hours. This gave me plenty of experience working with and caring for children, ranging from infants to...
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Vanessa P.'s Photo

Middletown, CT

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$30/hr
9 years experience
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...
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Special Education Assistant

Southington, CT

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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I was a Bilingual Special Education Assistant in the Minneapolis Public Schools District. I have experience with kids and adults with ASD, DCD and EBD.
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