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Eugenia G.

Monroe, CT

5.0(1)
from
$24/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
I am a mother of two grown girls and a grandmother of a 3-year-old boy who is special needs. I feel very blessed. I am looking for minimum of 30 hrs per week to care for children. I am a hard working energetic woman in her mid 50's. I'm able to assist with care of children, young adults, adults, light cooking, errands, crafts...

Katherine R. says "Jeannie was a blessing to our family! Thank you for being a great support in transporting our 4-year-old daughter to and from Daycare/School for over...

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Caring & Energetic Caregiver

Monroe, CT

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
9 years experience
Travel
carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi! I am looking for a family to work with and care for! I am 24 years old and just recently graduated from cosmetology school. Before cosmetology school, I career nannied & taught/directed at early childhood schools, I am looking to rejoin the babysitting world on the days I'm not working in the salon. I am energetic, active...

Care Member says "Paige is wonderful! She has excellent communication skills and has been super flexible during a transitionary time for us which has been invaluable....

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Responsible And Compassionate PCA

Monroe, CT

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$20/hr
3 years experience
Since my first day of being employed as a summer camp counselor, I fell in love with being able to make a difference in peoples' lives. My job included creating a fun atmosphere for groups of up to 12 children at a time while providing guidance and enforcing safety and good behavior. Right now, I am currently employed as a PCA...
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Monroe, CT

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$23/hr
I am new to special needs care. I have a grandson with special needs as I am hands on with him weekly and I am involved with his care at times. I have a natural ability to stay calm and understand others. I have compassion and empathy and a soft spot to help others.
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Compassionate And Kind Person

Monroe, CT

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$30/hr
5 years experience
I'd describe my personality as compassionate, observant, empathetic and kind. I like caring for people with special needs because I am a natural caregiver and it makes me happy to help someone. I'm looking for a job that allows me to be a Companion to someone who has challenges. Keep them company, do activities with them, and...
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Caring And Crafty

Stratford, CT

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hello! My name is Liv, and I am an actively licensed LPN with a passion for caregiving. I graduated from Lincoln Technical Institute's nursing program and am BLS certified, with CPR and AED training. My background includes experience working with children who have special needs and behavioral needs, as well as hands-on expertise...

Care Member says "Olivia was caring friendly and my son enjoyed her very much"

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Ansonia, CT

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
10 years experience
I have been an employee for The Kennedy Center for almost 16 years and have a great deal of experienced with behavior issues and maintaining great relationships with people who might seem a bit challenging. I also have a relative who has exhibited behaviors that need compassion and understanding and I have given every effort...

Gladys S. says "Dustina is an efficient and excellent worker."

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CNA

Shelton, CT

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Light cleaning
companionship
dementia
errands
home modification
+ 1 more
Hello. I'm a certified nursing assistant /CNA/DCS Worker. I have over 20 years+ experience. I also have worked in nursing homes, assisted living and hospitals. I have work in private home and facilities. I also work with special needs adult and children I have experience caring for Dementia , Alzheimer's, Parkinson, Cancer,...

Care Member says "Johanne is a very experienced and compassionate caregiver. She provided care to my 90-year old mother with alzheimer's. She demonstrated a high level of...

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Fun And Energetic Sitter

Trumbull, CT

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Grocery shopping
swimming supervision
I recently graduated college with a bachelor degree and am currently a certified RBT working at a clinic with special needs children. Because of this I am only available on weekends. I am CPR and first aid certified, don't smoke, and love all types of animals, so pets are fine as well! Having four younger brothers ranging from...

Eliana K. says "Hailey is smart, creative, accepting, loving and responsible, and she can handle whatever comes her way. She has been watching my two kids (one of whom...

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Part-Time Special Needs Care Provider

Trumbull, CT

5.0(0)
from
$28/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have helped to care and cared for children with special needs. I have cared for both verbal and non verbal children. Every weekend for a few years, I had helped to care for a boy with special needs. I enjoyed taking him into the community and helping him with his social skills, as well as just playing with him at home or in...
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Experienced Nanny/Babysitter/Helper Available

Seymour, CT

4.1(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 20 families in your area
Swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I have been watching children since high school. I did that for three years. After high school, I taught 2 and 3-years-old's in Sunday school. I also worked with a before and after-school program with children (from kindergarten to grade five) for a year (and was the site's leader). After a few years passed, I got married to a...

Doug M. says "We spoke with Pauline on the phone - excellent communication, very efficient, and very helpful. We didn't hire Pauline only because our plans changed but...

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COMPASSIONATE , PATIENT CAREGIVER AVAILABLE

Bridgeport, CT

4.0(1)
from
$20/hr
3 years experience
I did volunteer services at the Kennedy Center in Trumbull (special needs school). I work with people who have autism. We meet with parents whose children have autism, Asperger's, etc. I am a passionate, caring, reliable person. I have been working as a nanny for many years, and I want to spend my time with special kids, too. I...

Adriene R. says "I wanted to let perspective families know that Julia was the first to respond to my add, and was fast and expediant in her communications. I cannot...

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Enthusiastic Sitter

Bridgeport, CT

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I have 10 years of experience. I started as a mothers helper and moved up to reoccurring babysitting. I also worked as an after school aide for third and 4th graders for a year in high school. Moving on to college I started working at a daycare. I worked at this daycare for 2. 5 years and mostly worked with ages 1-2-year-olds. I...

Mary B. says "Julia watched our 20 month old son when we were in town for a wedding. She was on time and professional. She sent updates and got him to fall asleep at...

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Stratford, CT

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$17/hr
Respite care
dementia
errands
hospice services
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I'm flexible with my time/availability, I have experience with special needs children. I currently have a cleaning schedule, where most are elderlies. Some of them have recently lost close family members due to covid and other reasons where they suffered with depression and I came in to give assistance and a helping hand to them...
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Caregiver Available

Bridgeport, CT

from
$17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
travel
I am first and foremost a mother for the past 10 years now. Before becoming a mother, I was a great caregiver for about 12 years, not only being an older sister, but working with families. I have had the experience of taking care of newborn to school age kids, teenagers and kids with special needs. I am also a certified nursing...
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Caring

Trumbull, CT

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$25/hr
7 years experience
Light cleaning
travel
Hello. My name is Samantha, and I have 7 years of Childcare experience! I have sat for children of all kinds, including infants and children with special needs. I'm exciting, fun-loving and very energetic. Whether it's doing arts & crafts, or going outside to play soccer, I can do it all! Aside from that, I also have experience...
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Oxford, CT

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$19/hr
Hello, I'm Josiane, married, mother of two boys. I am a humble, affectionate, dedicated, punctual, honest, cheerful person. I like animals and drinking coffee. I'm Brazilian and my husband is from Oklahoma, we currently live in Oxford CT. I am allowed to work in the USA. I graduated from college in Brazil, I have 10 years of...
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Educator/Caregiver Available

Shelton, CT

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$17/hr
10 years experience
I have worked for over 20 years in the education setting with children and young adults with varying special needs. Some had emotional and behavioral issues, learning disabilities, cognitive functioning issues and many were on the Autism Spectrum. I also spent 3 years doing private duty work in the same field. I never considered...
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Bethel, CT

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$17/hr
1 year experience
Errands
light cleaning
meal prep
transportation
I have experience working with children with special needs but am more than willing to start helping seniors with errands or at home.
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Isha K.'s Photo

Bethel, CT

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$22/hr
Meal prep
dementia
errands
hospice services
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I have had about three years of experience caring for children, adults, and/or people with special needs, ranging from infants to adults. Your loved one will get the help they need with me. I can give your loved one a monitored, secure, and stable environment with my certifications, including my certification in medicine, CPR,...
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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $23.00/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated special needs caregivers is 5.0

Recent special needs caregiver reviews from local parents in Monroe, CT

Special Needs Caregivers in Monroe, CT are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 2 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

Eugenia G.

Jeannie was a blessing to our family! Thank you for being a great support in transporting our 4-year-old daughter to and from Daycare/School...

- Katherine R.

Paige W.

Paige is wonderful! She has excellent communication skills and has been super flexible during a transitionary time for us which has been...

- Care member

Olivia P.

Olivia was caring friendly and my son enjoyed her very much

- Care member

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