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Erin S.

Special Needs Caregiver

New Canaan, CT

from
$20/hr
1 year experience
A longtime educator with experience in working with youth with mild autism and young adults with cognitive disabilities. Most recently worked as a companion to a young woman, age 21, with cognitive impairment. Experience in working with seniors who have mild dementia as well. Please feel free to email me or contact me here....
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Carol B.

Tutor, Teacher, Caregiver, Special Education And Regular Education

New Canaan, CT

from
$30/hr
10 years experience
I worked as a therapist with the Special Needs population for approximately 15 years. I became a substitute teacher within my home town teaching k-12. I absolutely love working with children and have extensive experience with families as well.
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Paola S.

Experienced Nanny

New Canaan, CT

from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Very lovely and careful with the child's. Responsible and patient. Family oriented. I've been working in the Canaan for the past 10 years
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Rejoice

New Canaan, CT

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$30/hr
3 years experience
My name is Rejoice Monaghan. I am a very patient and passionate caregiver, I care for the elderly and special needs individuals. It is my calling and passion to become a caregiver. I'm also a student at NCC, studying to become an RN. I will take good care of your loved one as my own loved one. I am looking forward to hearing...
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Carol B.

Counselor, Teacher, Special Needs Care

New Canaan, CT

from
$30/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
carpooling
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I have been a counselor for over 25 years with the special-needs population and their families. I also do substitute teaching within my home district of New Canaan, Connecticut. I am comfortable and experienced with from newborn to 21+ I am currently a house manager on a part time basis where I do everything household related...
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Kateryna Z.

New Canaan, CT

from
$28/hr
Hi, I'm Katya, I'm 24 and from Ukraine. I have experience working with a person who has Down syndrome and is deaf and mute, I have a recommendation. I will be happy to help you
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Gina M.

Fun Mom Of 2

Pound Ridge, NY

5.0(1)
from
$27/hr
5 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
carpooling
grocery shopping
I'm a 43-year-old stay at home mom, and have two beautiful boys, one son is 16 and my younger is 12 and autistic. I've been raising children for 20 years and I love them all as if they were my own. Raising my son with special needs has been very enlightening and I take pride in his success. I feel comfortable caring for children...

Care Member says "I’m a single mom and was looking for a reliable and experienced caregiver to take care of my 5mo. daughter five days a week. Gina fed her, rocked her to...

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Catherine P.

Part-Time Caregiver Available

Stamford, CT

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hello! I am an early elementary school teacher, with a Master's Degree in Early Childhood & Childhood Education and a Bachelor's degree in Human Biology. My experience ranges from 1 y/o to 16 y/o, and have some experience with children with special needs. Given my background in babysitting from a young age, working in a daycare,...

Melissa S. says "Catherine has worked for me over the past few months giving rides to my children and babysitting. She is very responsible, punctual and mature. She is...

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Monica B.

Hi My Name Is Monica

Norwalk, CT

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
8 years experience
I have experience in taking care of newborns and toddlers. I have experience in giving baths, changing diapers, walking, and feeding children. I personally have 4 children of my own the ages from 14 - 40 years and I have 3 grandchildren. In the past I've taken care of special needed children. I took care of a 9 months old boy...

Dennis C. says "Monica is a highly respected professional care giver. She has integrity, is compassionate, highly skilled , trustworthy ,caring and very personable....

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Lila K.

Souls In Need

Stamford, CT

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
5 years experience
Iam the daughter of a doctor, a surgeon, I use to go visit people with my dad, since I was a little girl. he is 75, he still helping others, and I will do the same way, never retired. I have experience with Alzheimer's all stages, down syndrome, autistics, quadriplegics, lime brain disorder, aggressive alcoholics, blind people,...

Joan R. says "We hired Lila to manage our home 8 or 9 years ago. Lila does everything and is wonderful to work with-helpful, dependable, honest, and a self-starter. 5...

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Elizabeth E.

Special Needs Tutor/Mentor/Childhood Advocate/Coach

Stamford, CT

5.0(0)
from
$50/hr
7 years experience
I work as a special needs tutor/mentor/coach. I am having great success with social skills, writing, math, science, social studies and homework assistance. Empathetic and patient to the core, I find ways to communicate and to teach that are fun and fulfilling. Happiness is often based on the child's success in moving forward and...
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Kathy P.

Special Needs Teaching Assistant

Stamford, CT

5.0(0)
from
$20/hr
6 years experience
I have a teenage son with ASD and I have been working with children with special needs for the last six years. Having had a special needs child has transformed my life, and I am deeply committed to working with children and their families. Without the support, my son would not be where he is, so the second half of my life is...
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Nataliya P.

Professional Nanny/Babysitter

Norwalk, CT

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
travel
craft assistance
light cleaning
Hello. My name is Nataliya. I'm professional, caring, patient, trustworthy and reliable nanny with over 18 years of experience, with great experiences and US citizenship ( originally from Europe) I love working with kids, pets and families. I have experience working with infants, twins and children with special needs. I have...

Jesse S. says "Nataliya has been with my family for 3 three years. To say that I love her is an understatement. She is reliable, trustworthy, always on time and goes...

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Debbie F.

Special Needs Childcare Professional

Greenwich, CT

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I was born and grew up in Greenwich, Connecticut, and I still live in this wonderful town. Childcare is my career and my passion, I truly love it; which is shown in my over 35 consecutive years of providing services to families in the community. Of these 35 years, I have about 20 years of experience working with children with...

Amanda J. says "Debbie is fantastic! Always able to watch my son even at the last minute. My son absolutely loves her and asks to see her. She's very dependable and...

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Kianza R.

Versatile Caregiver For Children And Adults With Special Needs

Stamford, CT

4.8(1)
from
$34/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hi! My name is Kianza. I currently work for a nonprofit, providing compassionate, home-based care to adults with developmental disabilities. I also have a strong background in child care. I spent seven years as a preschool teacher and worked part-time with the Stamford YMCA after-school program. I am pursuing my bachelor's...

Christine O. says "We first met Kianza a few years ago, when our oldest transitioned into the pre-K daycare class where she worked. Since then, we've had her babysit for...

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Esli M.

Stamford, CT

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
I really love to be around kids, I have 16 &12 boys. I do understand what it means to love, care, teach, and make sure our kids are good & happy. I worked as a professional caregiver for great families for many years since I came to this country ( 23 years ago), and still keep a good relationship with all of them. I worked at...

Care Member says "Esli has been a WONDERFUL caregiver to our 2 year old daughter. She has been with our family for a little over a year and we have a great flow - we love...

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Rebecca B.

Full Time Nanny Available

Darien, CT

5.0(1)
from
$32/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
travel
carpooling
craft assistance
Hi, I've been working with kids for the past 10+ years. In the past I've worked in daycares, with children from 3 months to 5 years old. I've also worked for the board of education, with children from the ages 5 to 18 years old. I've gained so much experience and patience throughout the years especially with the board of...

Kei F. says "I met Rebecca in 2013 during my first trip to Connecticut. Since, she has watched my son every summer. My son loves flying from Texas during the summer to...

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Alexandra A.

Stamford, CT

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
5 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
Hi my name is Alexandra, I'm a responsible, energetic, & nurturing 28-year-old. I've been working with children as a nanny / babysitter for over 5 years now. I started working occasionally after school for families in my building until I found one family who I've stuck with long term. I have experience with multiple children,...

Nilou K. says "Alexandra has been our nanny for almost a year, since our daughter was an infant. She is a reliable, loving, fun and dedicated nanny. She has a good...

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Debbie F.

Experienced And Caring Babysitter With Great References

Greenwich, CT

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Travel
light cleaning
meal prep
I was born and grew up in Greenwich, Connecticut, and I still live in this wonderful town. Childcare is my career and I truly love it. I have over 10 years of experience. I enjoyed watching my daughter grow up and graduate from college. As a single mom, it wasn't easy, but I am a hard worker and love what I do. After my daughter...

Care Member says "Debbie has been amazing with my mom, shes compassionate and caring. My mom looks forward to her visits"

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Kathy P.

Nanny

Stamford, CT

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
carpooling
grocery shopping
I have worked with children in different capacities for over 35 years. I have been a teacher, advocate, nanny, case manager, and mother. I have raised my young adult sons. I have a Master's degree in Social Work, and was working in the field until I had my sons. I worked as a special needs teaching assistant for the program in...

Dan K. says "Kathy is a rockstar. She was instrumental in helping us these last couple months—she knew how to interact with our girls, how to structure activities for...

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  • The average post rate is $26.33/hr as of November 2025

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Gina M.

I’m a single mom and was looking for a reliable and experienced caregiver to take care of my 5mo. daughter five days a week. Gina fed her,...

- Care member

Catherine P.

Catherine has worked for me over the past few months giving rides to my children and babysitting. She is very responsible, punctual and...

- Melissa S.

Monica B.

Monica is a highly respected professional care giver. She has integrity, is compassionate, highly skilled , trustworthy ,caring and very...

- Dennis C.

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