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Patricia O.


Middlebury, CT

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Caring, Loving, Fun Nanny

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I have over 10 years of nanny experience taking care of young children for families in Redding, Darien, Newtown, and Ridgefield. I am very caring and patient with the children and they always love having me as their nanny. I love children and enjoy being with them and taking care of them. The children and I have a lot of fun...
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Ambria P.


Waterbury, CT

$15-25/hr1 yrs exp

Compassionate Caregiver

5.0

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My name is Ambria and I am a college sophomore. My major is radiology. I truly enjoy working with people of all ages. I find that no matter who you work with, patience is the key to success. I may not have the most experience in relation to caring for those with special needs, but I have the compassion for it. I am a Certified...
5.0
"Ambria was great! She helped cook and clean for party. Didn't have to give much direction she just knew what to do! Would definitely hire her again. "

Reviewed by Nichole M.

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Tyla S.


Naugatuck, CT

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Fun And Trustworthy Mom Of Two Looking To Babysit/nanny

5.0

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I know how hard it can be to trust someone new with your little ones because I am a mom too. Rest assured that I will give the same love, care and attention to your children that I would my own. I like to play and dance to music, arts and crafts, play outside, do a sensory activity or maybe even bake a special treat. I have...
5.0
"Tyla was great with our 3 year old daughter. She absolutely loved her. We definitely recommend hiring."

Reviewed by Brian G.

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Christina B.


Waterbury, CT

$20/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

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Hi, I am 30 and have been working with children since 14, first privately, working for family friends and so on and then on to working in day care setting and becoming a mother myself. I have taken an early childhood development course and was CPR trained at the day care I worked in. I have experience with preemie children, up...
5.0
"Christina was a great asset to our family. She was warm and engaging with our son. He felt comfortable with her right away. She was very flexible with our schedule, and was able to stay late/come in early as...

Reviewed by Jeanette N.

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Jacquelene C.


Waterbury, CT

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Child/adult Care Worker

5.0

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Good Day: I've worked with various children & adults over 10 yes+ in need of care fro autism, adhd, blind, wheelchair, Hoyerlift assist with am/pm care. Vital signs engage in recreational activities, cook house cleaning, observe meds. Communicating with family on progress I look forward to being a great support and hearing from...
5.0
"Jacqueleene has been an absolute treasure. Very loyal, very punctual never have to worry about her not showing up haven't gone through many aids I could say that Jacqueline is the best would hire her in a...

Reviewed by Edward M.

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Sara H.


Watertown, CT

$25-50/hr8 yrs exp

Occasional Babysitter Who Can't Wait To Meet You!

5.0

(1)

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Hello! My name is Sara, I have been professionally working with infants through young adults for 9 years now including those with special needs! (I have an 20-month-old baby boy who goes with me to my current job) A bit about me. I grew up in the Silicon Valley area of California where I babysat multiple families, worked as an...
5.0
"I cannot express enough how grateful I am for the exceptional care provided by Sara. From the moment she walked through the door, it was evident that she was not just a babysitter, but a nurturing and...

Reviewed by Luka K.

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Kealeboga R.


Waterbury, CT

$41/hr5 yrs exp

Caregiver

5.0

(2)

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I have over 5 years working with the seniors being in their private homes or assisted living facilities. Working with Hoyer lifting, ventilators and other special needs as per client requirements. Worked with dementia, Alzheimer's, Parkinson, Covid patients , wheelchair bound and companionship. I recently got my second booster...
5.0
"He was kind, trustworthy, patient and trustworthy."

Reviewed by Care member

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Meghan S.


Oakville, CT

$33/hr10 yrs exp

Caring, Responsible Early Morning Caregiver

5.0

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I have been babysitting since I was 11 years old. When I was 18, I spent a year as an aide in a school for children with special needs; it was a very rewarding experience. As a mom of four, I continued caring for others' children to help supplement the family income. Now, as a certified nurse's aide working with the elderly, I...
5.0
"Meghan is amazing with kids, my daughters absolutely love her! My 4 year old gets so excited when she knows Meghan is coming, she actually plays with the kids the whole time and enjoys it. She always shows up...

Reviewed by Jessica T.

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Zoe A.


Southbury, CT

$10-30/hr10 yrs exp

Energetic Caretaker Looking To Help Your Family.

5.0

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I am a special education teacher in New Britain, CT at a Therapeutic Day School and I have experience with children with mild to severe special needs. I teach dance and love sharing my passion for the arts with our youth. I have been babysitting and nannying for 11 years on and off depending on my work schedule. I am trained in...
5.0
"Really cannot say enough great things about Zoe. She FAR EXCEEDED my expectations. Always on time, always creative with teaching my kids new things, took on extra responsibilities beyond what I asked her to...

Reviewed by Donnasue G.

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Robert S.


Wolcott, CT

$16-22/hr1 yrs exp

Positive Reinforcement

5.0

(1)

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Hi I'd be happy to do for your child as I've done for my own 2 special needs children: help- assist- challenge- all in a positive framework. Dealing with repetitive undesirable behaviors is my specialty.
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Ryan T.


Naugatuck, CT

$30/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

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Childcare is my craft. I have experience with infants, toddlers, teens, special needs. I believe in going above and beyond for my families as children are my passion in life. Safety, well being and education are my top priorities for children I work with. Along with lots of fun!
5.0
"Ryan was a nanny for our 2 boys. She was responsible, punctual, warm and kind. She was happy to help with errands, etc. and she's a great cook. I would recommend her without hesitation."

Reviewed by Melanie P.

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Laurie Z.


Naugatuck, CT

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Home Care Specialist

5.0

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My career includes working with people with both physical and mental handicaps. I have specialized and focused my experience for past 10+ years with clients who have limited mobility and/or dementia.
5.0
"I worked for and with Laurie in a residential setting for people with serious and persistent psychiatric illness and special needs. As a manager of the program and especially as a caregiver, her commitment to...

Reviewed by Stephen Z.

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Betzaida S.


Plymouth, CT

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Child Care

5.0

(1)

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Hi, my name is Betzaida but my middle name is Princess and that is what I go by. I have been in the childcare field for about 18+ years. I absolutely adore kids and I take care of them as I would my own CPR first aid and med certificate with special needs and I work with kids of all ages. If you would love to learn more about me...
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Shamian D.


Waterbury, CT

$13-18/hr5 yrs exp

Caring Home Aide

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I began working as a home care aide when I was 21 years old. I've worked with a variety of clients with different needs, some long term and some short. I did so for a couple of years until 2015 when I began working for the NYC Dept of education as a teacher assistant. For 6 years I worked with students with special needs. I just...
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Kamesha E.


Waterbury, CT

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Special Needs Worker

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Hello!! I'm Kamesha I've been working in the Healthcare industry for over 20 years. I'm currently working as an LPN I have 5 years under my belt. I have had the opportunity to work with a broad group of individuals in various settings homecare, school 1:1, group homes and convalescent homes. I've worked with individuals as young...
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Jillian C.


Oakville, CT

$25-40/hr5 yrs exp

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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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Dana B.


Oxford, CT

$20/hr5 yrs exp

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After dedicating myself in medical, child, and special needs fields for 17+ years I am qualified to work with adults and children of varying abilities. Capable of providing a large range of care, genuinely, I am interested in helping people reach their full potential by encouraging learning and emotional fulfillment through...
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Philip S.


Woodbury, CT

$30-50/hr3 yrs exp

Fun Teacher/tutor/aba Service Provider

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I am currently working as a student teacher to obtain my Special Education certification for k-12. I will be a certified teacher in December, I am looking to add tutoring sessions while I prepare for a full time teaching assignment next fall. I am open to keeping the tutoring positions for the future while I teach. I have...
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Valerie P.


Oakville, CT

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

LPN

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I've been in the medical field in some capacity for several years. I really enjoy knowing that I'm able to shine light on someone's day. I'm a responsible caring person who will go out of my way to help anyone in need. I've work with all ages and most disabilities through the years. If you are interested you can reach out to me....
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Savhanna H.


Wolcott, CT

$20-50/hr2 yrs exp

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During my time working as a CNA in a nursing home, I gained a lot of experience with many different disabilities, and a level of distrust in institutionalized care. I have been doing private homecare for over 10 years, admittedly most has been elder care, and hospice care. I treat everyone with dignity, and respect, meeting them...

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Middlebury, CT

Ambria P.

5.0

Ambria was great! She helped cook and clean for party. Didn't have to give much direction she just knew what to do! Would definitely hire her again.

- Nichole M.

Tyla S.

5.0

I don’t have enough good things to say about Tyla! I was really worried bringing someone on to watch my only baby, but as soon as I met her she put me right at ease. She’s amazing with my baby and I’m so thankful we found her!

- Care member

Christina B.

5.0

Christina was a great asset to our family. She was warm and engaging with our son. He felt comfortable with her right away. She was very flexible with our schedule, and was able to stay late/come in early as needed. She was incredibly dependable and we knew that our son was in great hands with her...

- Jeanette N.

Jacquelene C.

5.0

Jacqueleene has been an absolute treasure. Very loyal, very punctual never have to worry about her not showing up haven't gone through many aids I could say that Jacqueline is the best would hire her in a heartbeat. She is very eager to learn and very quick to pick up on things and you never have to...

- Edward M.

Sara H.

5.0

I cannot express enough how grateful I am for the exceptional care provided by Sara. From the moment she walked through the door, it was evident that she was not just a babysitter, but a nurturing and responsible caregiver who truly loves what she does. Sara created a warm and safe environment for...

- Luka K.

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