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Linda G.

Linda's Blessed Hand's

Naugatuck, CT

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello! My experiences as a Caregiver has given me the opportunity to learn about the personal needs of others. I pride myself on being able to quickly learn new skills and adapt to any situation. I have experience with Paraplegic, Mental Health Population, Cerebral Palsy, Children, Elderly, Physical Disabilities, Intellectual...

Lili K. says "Linda learns quickly. She is respectful, joyful and energetic. She engages my daughter and makes her smile and laugh. She is loving and attentive to needs...

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Crystal D.

Perfect Match

Naugatuck, CT

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
My name is Crystal and I've currently been a CNA for 16 years (13 in a nursing home taking care of trachea /vent patients with underlying issues). I have experience with a. m/p. m care, incontinence care, feeds ( weather it be orally or g-tube), CPR/ first aid, ADL's, transfers ( ranging from stand pivot, 2 person assist, slide...

Care Member says "Always prompt Considerate, respectful always a positive attitude "

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Tyla S.

Fun And Trustworthy Mom Of Two Looking To Babysit/nanny

Naugatuck, CT

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
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...

Care Member says "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...

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Ryan T.

Naugatuck, CT

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Meal prep
carpooling
travel
craft assistance
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
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!

Care Member says "Ryan is a fantastic nanny! She provides all inclusive services for our family - primarily watching our youngest from the time he was 5 months old to...

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Christine D.

Experienced Special Needs Provider

Naugatuck, CT

from
$17/hr
9 years experience
I started caring for special needs children in 1999 in the school system. I found it to be quite challenging although extremely rewarding. I have then went on to obtain my CNA certificate and worked with the elderly in a nursing home. Currently, I work in a private group home with (10) special needs children. I feel my work...
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Tyla S.

Caring And Patient ABA Therapist Looking To Help

Naugatuck, CT

from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Hi, It's know hard to trust someone with your loved ones. I'm here to offer help and peace of mind. I have over 10 years of experience working with individuals with special needs. I've worked in group homes, assisted living facilities for memory care, foster homes and in private homes as an ABA therapist. But most importantly,...
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Ryan T.

Full Time Passionate About Children

Naugatuck, CT

from
$20/hr
10 years experience
I have experience with high and low functioning adults and children for over 10 years. This includes bathing, cooking, passing meds, brain stimulation, helping with language development etc.
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Malissa C.

Naugatuck, CT

from
$17/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
Hello. My name is Malissa. I am a honest, loving, patient, and caring certified nurses aide with 15 plus years experience. I have also worked with children with special needs (behavior programs, etc) CPR and first aid certified. Above all I am a loving, dedicated, devoted, responsible mother of 3 amazing children. Two which are...
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Nicole P.

Naugatuck, CT

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 12 families in your area
I have been caring for children for over 15 years. I worked in daycare setting with children aged 6 weeks to 6 years for about 8 years and also worked as a nanny for 2 years. For the last 4+ years I have been working at a school for special needs children as an instructional aide in a classroom. I help support the students and...

Kiersten W. says "Nicole has been amazing with our 4 month old and 2 year old. We felt comfortable with her right away and plan to continue to use her in the future."

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Nicole P.

Experienced Special Needs Care Provider

Naugatuck, CT

from
$25/hr
4 years experience
I have been caring for children for over 15 years. For the last 4+ years I have been working at a school for special needs children as an instructional aide in a classroom. I help support the students and tailor the lessons according to the child's developmental stage. The children I work with range in age from 4 years to 10...
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Jamie M.

Naugatuck, CT

from
$17/hr
2 years experience
I am an experienced Licensed Practical Nurse and interested in providing home healthcare to children and/or teenagers. I am very knowledgeable of many medical disorders, along with the treatment of each disorder. I have worked in a school setting, as a substitute nurse, for over a year, and I am very experienced with working...
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Nicole P.

Naugatuck, CT

from
$17/hr
Transportation
errands
light cleaning
meal prep
Hi my name is Nicole and I am a dependable caring individual. Although I do not have direct senior care experience I spend most of my life caring for people. I work with special needs children and have children of my own. I am patient and compassionate. Caring for people is what I love to do!
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Theresa M.

Waterbury, CT

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Dementia
personal care
respite care
I've worked with Special needs for 16 years and 5 years doing private care with dementia, I'm Patient, flexible with hours and I love my job

Danielle G. says "Theresa is very kindhearted. She loves to help people in need. I know I can rely on her. She's hard working and very reliable."

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Sheron R.

Waterbury, CT

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Travel
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
I am 42 yrs old. I have 17 yrs of experience caring for children, ages ranging from 0-3 months to 14 yrs old. My nanny/babysitting experience started with my nieces and nephew as well as neighborhood families. I am the oldest child in my family, so I always helped my mother when needed. My responsibilities included changing...

Stephanie C. says "Sheron is absolutely wonderful. She's been with our family for seven years - our girls adore her and we completely trust her. She quickly became much...

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Ikami B.

Pct

Hamden, CT

3.5(1)
from
$25/hr
5 years experience
As an experienced care giver with special needs, I am able to give the best of me to my clients, I have experience with enfants, young and adults with Cognitive Disabilities, Mobility Challenges, Seizure Disorder, Epilepsy, Blindness, Visual Impairment, Spinal cord Injuries, Quadriplegic, Development delay, Autism... I am able...

Carol T. says "She was not available for the hours I need it"

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Jamie B.

Waterbury, CT

4.6(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Hi beautiful families! I'm a South African nanny/babysitter, permanently residing in New York. I totally adore kids so it's not really a job to me. My experiences include au pair, live-in nanny, babysitter & special needs. Cared for Newborn boy/girl twins & their 2-year-old sister. Newborn & her 3 y/o brother. 18-24-month-old...

Alexa M. says "Jamie fit right into our family life. Her temperament is wonderful - she's kind, sweet, and she had such a calming influence on our son as she cared for...

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Pauline C.

Experienced Nanny/Babysitter/Helper Available

Seymour, CT

4.1(1)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 20 families in your area
Light cleaning
carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
meal prep
+ 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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Vanessa C.

Fun And Caring Nanny

Seymour, CT

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Travel
carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
I have many years experience as a Nanny. I've worked in an in-home daycare, a daycare center, and as a private Nanny. I've worked with children ages 4 months through 12 years old, including multiples at once. I also have several nieces and a nephew (with special needs) that I enjoy spending time with and caring for. I am a fun,...

Care Member says "I’m actually getting emotional writing this review. Vanessa came into my life when I needed her the most. My daughter was 5 months old and my son was 3...

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Christina B.

Waterbury, CT

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
Hi, I am 31 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...

Jeanette N. says "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...

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Cherie G.

Experienced Care Taker

Hamden, CT

5.0(1)
from
$27/hr
10 years experience
Previous owner of a licensed daycare for 16 years where I cared for special needs children ranging from 2 months to 14 years of age. Licensed CNA since 1993 where I worked in the hospital, convalescent homes, and one on one in-home care. Over the years, I have and continue to care for individuals who are not totally capable of...

Celisia H. says "Ms. Cherie is a wonderful person very loving and caring towards everyone she meets along the way. Ms. Cherie cared for both my kids an they both love her...

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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $22.33/hr as of November 2025

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

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

Special Needs Caregivers in Naugatuck, CT are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 12 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

Linda G.

Linda learns quickly. She is respectful, joyful and energetic. She engages my daughter and makes her smile and laugh. She is loving and...

- Lili K.

Crystal D.

Always prompt Considerate, respectful always a positive attitude

- Care member

Tyla S.

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...

- Care member

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