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New Haven, CT

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$25/hr
13 years experience
Grocery shopping
meal prep
light cleaning
Hello there, My name is Josiphina. I am 28 years young. I am a mom of 4 children 12, 11, 8& 6years old. I have about 14 years plus child care experience, caring for children in and outside of family. I am comfortable caring for multiple children at a time, as well as special needs kids. I at the age of 21 had a son born with a...
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Personal Care Giver With Case Management Experience. Available For Transportation, Companionship, Assistance In Healthy Meal Preparation, As Well As Housekeeping.

New Haven, CT

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$17/hr
5 years experience
I have worked as a caregiver for over 5 yrs. I have experience with individuals that are elderly, as well as individuals that have special needs such as: limited to wheelchair, mental disabilities, speech impediments, as well other physical impairments that causes an individual to need extreme care. As a worker, I enjoy...
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Hamden, CT

3.5(1)
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$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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Lauren K.'s Photo

Seymour, CT

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
travel
carpooling
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I have 5 years of experience working with children ages 2-15 and 6 years of experience working with adolescents with special needs. Passion for music and reading. CPR/AED and first aid certified. Please feel free to message me.

Christen A. says "Lauren is amazing!!! My kids love her so much and she is the best at what she does. I'm so glad we found her. "

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Kassidy P.'s Photo

Milford, CT

5.0(1)
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$17/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
carpooling
travel
swimming supervision
Hello! My name is Kassidy. I am 25 years old and work as a 911 dispatcher. I currently live in Milford and love it! I'm looking for a part time or full time babysitting job. I am the oldest of 6 brothers and 1 sister, so caring for children comes naturally to me. I previously worked at a day care caring for children ranging from...

Mary G. says "I highly recommend Kassidy to any family looking for a babysitter. She has a natural talent with children and parents can have total peace of mind while...

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Christopher G.'s Photo

Woodbridge, CT

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
My experience as a special needs caregiver has been enlightening. I have had the privilege as a C. N. A. taking care of many individuals with many disabilities and look forward to continuing my experience in doing so giving dignity and respect to those I help. Thank you for your consideration, I look forward to contact me.

Carol A. says "Christopher is very kind and professional in handling everything he has helped my son with. He goes above and and beyond and we feel very comfortable with...

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Dustina A.'s Photo

Ansonia, CT

5.0(1)
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$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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Melanie W.'s Photo

Derby, CT

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$33/hr
10 years experience
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
meal prep
+ 1 more
I am a reliable and dependable nanny/sitter with a background in early childhood education as a teacher and preschool director. I have experience working with children of all ages and caring for multiple children. I like to work in a safe, fun home and give children my full attention, while following parents requests and...
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Rachael T.'s Photo

Branford, CT

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$25/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
Hi! My name is Rachael, and I am graduating Vanderbilt University with my M. Ed. this May. I am a certified elementary and special education teacher. I am able and willing to care for children with special needs or behavioral challenges. In general, I have a lot of experience taking care of children. I have worked for one family...
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Vanessa S.'s Photo

Derby, CT

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$25/hr
12 years experience
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
My name is Vanessa. Ive worked taking care of special needs childrens for over 12 years and have worked one on one with children and have absolutely loved it. I think kids are great and I also have one myself and she is 5 years old. I also have a Pitbull name luna and she is 4 years old. I am currently in school right now to...
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Lanyra S.'s Photo

Ansonia, CT

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$25/hr
2 years experience
Light cleaning
home modification
mobility assistance
errands
meal prep
+ 1 more
I'd describe my personality as dedicated communicative & outgoing I like caring for seniors because at home I cared for my grandmother while I grew up I ended up in a daycare setting and started helping children with special needs then thought to continue the care for people by going into nursing and I hope to extend and...
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Mitchele D.'s Photo

Hamden, CT

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$25/hr
12 years experience
Grocery shopping
meal prep
light cleaning
I'm a licensed nurse with over 10 years of caregiving experience, including caring for infants, children, seniors, and individuals with special needs. I'm compassionate, dependable, and committed to providing a safe, nurturing, and fun environment where children can thrive. Families can count on me to treat their little ones...
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Megan D.'s Photo

Orange, CT

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$30/hr
4 years experience
Craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
I am 34 years old. I am a certified special education teacher. I have experience working with children and adults with and without special needs. I am CPR / first aid certified.
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Anne B.'s Photo

Hamden, CT

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$23/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
Hello! I have around 14 years of experience in childcare with kids of all ages, including babysitting, nannying, teaching, and working with children with special needs in both school and clinic settings. I have experience with children from 3 months - 13 years old. It has been a great joy in my life to be a trusted, reliable,...
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Kristie N.'s Photo

Milford, CT

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$18/hr
8 years experience
Craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
I'm a 24-year-old nanny/sitter. I have experience with infants and special needs children. I've help and worked with children of all ages but prefer infants as they need more attention and responsibility With over five years of experience in infant child care, I am dedicated to providing a nurturing and safe environment for...
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Part-time Caregiver Available

Orange, CT

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$15/hr
2 years experience
I have had some experience working with students with special needs. My school year job is at Hamden Transitional Academy located on the campus of Southern Connecticut State University. I work with students ages 18-22 with a range of disabilities. My job as a peer mentor is to help the students become more independent and learn...
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Tatiana H.'s Photo

Derby, CT

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$25/hr
Hello! My name is Tatiana, and I live in Derby, Connecticut. I am a caring, patient, and responsible person who enjoys spending time with children. As a mom of two daughters, I understand how important it is for parents to find someone they can trust. I enjoy reading, arts and crafts, educational games, and fun activities that...
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Samantha P.'s Photo

Hamden, CT

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$17/hr
8 years experience
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
I am an allied health provider (pediatric audiologist) with a doctorate degree and extensive childcare experience as well as experience working with children who are disabled/have special needs. In my full time job I work with children ages 0-22 years daily with a variety of needs/abilities who are deaf/hard of hearing. I...
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Hayley M.'s Photo

Branford, CT

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$25/hr
10 years experience
I am a Board Certified Behavior Analyst, with a passion for creating a supportive environment for all individuals. It is important to me that each person I work with has autonomy and connection. I value humor, patience, and empathy. I utilize my education and experience to provide the necessary care and accommodations to the...
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Julisa E.'s Photo

Hamden, CT

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$22/hr
3 years experience
Hello my name is Ju'Lisa I'm a young enthusiast young woman who loves Children I currently work in the public school system as a special education para and before that as an applied behavior analyst trainer , we're I able to gain an significant amount of experience
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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average posted rate is $21.00/hr as of November 2026

  • The average star rating for rated special needs caregivers is 4.5

Recent special needs caregiver reviews from local parents in New Haven, CT

Special Needs Caregivers in New Haven, CT are rated 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 8 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

Ikami B.

She was not available for the hours I need it

- Carol T.

Lauren K.

Lauren is amazing!!! My kids love her so much and she is the best at what she does. I'm so glad we found her.

- Christen A.

Kassidy P.

I highly recommend Kassidy to any family looking for a babysitter. She has a natural talent with children and parents can have total peace...

- Mary G.

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