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Jennifer G.

I Have A Gift

Cheshire, CT

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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
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...
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Southington, CT

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$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
travel
swimming supervision
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...
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Emergency Medical Technician & A Former Behavioral Technician Assisting Kids With Autism.

Milldale, CT

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$10/hr
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...
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Cromwell, CT

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$10/hr
8 years experience
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.
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Part-time Child Care Service

Wallingford, CT

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$17/hr
10 years experience
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...
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Southington, CT

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$22/hr
10 years experience
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Middletown, CT

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$28/hr
9 years experience
Errands
dementia
light cleaning
meal prep
hospice services
+ 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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Middletown, CT

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$24/hr
2 years experience
Craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
light cleaning
Knowing I can positively impact a child's life is what I love most about childcare. My two years of experience caring for children of all ages, including my own child with special needs, has prepared me to care for up to three children at a time. I am patient, creative, and friendly, and I enjoy playing outdoor sports, board...
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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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Middletown, CT

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$35/hr
10 years experience
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
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
Craft assistance
carpooling
meal prep
travel
light cleaning
+ 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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Southington, CT

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$25/hr
20 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Hello. *I have a FT Nanny position. Just looking to gain some clients for date nites for some weekends*. *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...
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Middletown, CT

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$18/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
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...
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New Britain, CT

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$35/hr
2 years experience
Hello! I have significant experience caring for individuals with ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disabilities. I currently nanny an amazing 9-year-old boy, who is both on the spectrum (mostly nonverbal) and also diagnosed with ADHD. I am free 8am- 2 p.m. NG Please feel free to reach out with any questions or interests! Thank...
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Berlin, CT

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$17/hr
10 years experience
I have 12yrs experience working. With dds in group homes or independent Living or at pvt homes Covid vaccinated and first aid CPR certified I'm caring and compassionate Look forward to hearing from You thanks Melissa
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Wallingford, CT

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$17/hr
10 years experience
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...
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Childcare Provider With 5 Years Experience

Southington, CT

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$23/hr
5 years experience
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...
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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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Middletown, CT

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$26/hr
6 years experience
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
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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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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