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Suzanne E.

Berlin, CT

5.0(1)
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$17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
Hi, there! I'm an experienced caregiver and companion comfortable with special needs children and adults. I'm certified through DDS for individualized day and personal support. I'm generally available for part time or occasional requests. Please feel free to contact me to discuss your situation and see if we could be a good fit....

Kristy M. says "Suzanne has been our son's nanny for more than a year. She's reliable and on time, and is always willing to be flexible, lend a hand around the house, or...

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Middletown, CT

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$28/hr
9 years experience
Dementia
errands
meal prep
hospice services
light cleaning
+ 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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Special Education Assistant

Southington, CT

2.0(0)
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$16/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I am a 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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Middletown, CT

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$17/hr
10 years experience
Hello! My love for working with special needs children began when my younger brother was born. I am now raising my own children with special needs.
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Maria M.'s Photo

Plantsville, CT

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$14/hr
4 years experience
I have worked in a residential environment for over 4 years in a supervisory position with the special needs community. Diagnoses varying, all presenting with developmental/cognitive delays as well as behavioral support needed.
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Part-time Caregiver For Children With Special Needs

New Britain, CT

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$17/hr
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.
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Holistic In Home Personal Caregier

New Britain, CT

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$25/hr
10 years experience
I take a holistic approach with an upbeat and positive attitude at all times. I always go above and beyond my responsibilities. As we are all human and all require love and care during different aspects of our lives, I provide a loving approach and do my best to align with the ones I am caring for. I have studied human behavior...
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Plantsville, CT

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$11/hr
My primary experience is in childcare through nannying I did throughout high school /college/and post grad; I have taken care of children ranging from newborns to teenagers. In addition my career for the last 4 years has been working in residential facilities with both youth and adult individuals with special needs. I myself...
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Part-time Child Care Service

Wallingford, CT

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$17/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
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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HII It's Tianaly

New Britain, CT

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$20/hr
3 years experience
Carpooling
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hi my name is Tianaly I've been watching kids for 4 years I'm CPR certified, I've worked for new britian parks and rec, boys and girls club, and I'm currently working as a Special needs para assistant. I like working with kids because they deserve to have fun in this world especially at a young age, I appreciate all the...
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Southington, CT

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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Hi. I start my new full time Nanny position on 8/18/25 but I am still applying for weekend and evenings. *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...
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ABA Behavioral Therapist

Southington, CT

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$17/hr
I currently work as a Behavioral Therapist offering in-school and in-home ABA therapy. I work with children and teens diagnosed with Autism to improve social and communication skills through reinforcement, discrete trial training, contingency systems, and modeling. My passion includes working with children and making a positive...
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Cheshire, CT

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$20/hr
25 years experience
I have been caring for and raising children for as long as I can remember . for me, childcare is a choice, and I am grateful for the opportunity to help support my family by doing what I Love. I am first aid/CPR certified and have over 30 years experience. I am a mother of 4, including identical twin girls, so I have multiples...
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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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New Britain, CT

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$25/hr
5 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 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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Middletown, CT

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$25/hr
8 years experience
Since 2007 I have provided childcare to children of all ages. I have experience changing diapers, cooking and feeding children, facilitating quiet time and naps, driving children to school and other activities, working with children on age-appropriate projects, among other responsibilities. I have 9 years of experience working...
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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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Child Care Provider

Southington, CT

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$16/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
I first started babysitting back in 2007. The past two years I have been the nanny of 4 lovely children who will unfortunately be moving to California. I have 4+ years of experience working with children who have special needs and behavior disorders. I am patient, loving, kind and caring. I love working with kids from newborns...
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New Britain, CT

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$25/hr
7 years experience
I have been caring for youths and adults for years. I have been working in group home, nursing house, facility, hospital and individual homes. I help my clients with their live activities such as, personal and companion care, meal preparation, light cleaning, laundry, transportation services, Exercise, medications and more.
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