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Brittney U.

Personal Care Assistant/babysitter

Newington, CT

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$24/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello! I am a mom of a 2-year-old boy who is the love of my life. My background is in social work(I have my MSW). But since having my son my passion is in nature education and fostering children's unique abilities in line with their development. I have experience in public schools, group homes and have worked directly with...
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Registered Behavior Technician

Newington, CT

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$25/hr
10 years experience
I have worked in special education for 15 years. I am trained in many reading and math programs to help tutor students with disabilities. I have a lot of patience and compassion for children to succeed.
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Newington, CT

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$17/hr
2 years experience
I have experience as a Social Emotional Behavioral Intern, Paraprofessional, and a Family Services Coordinator for kids receiving special education services and IEPs. I am also starting my masters degree in Applied Behavioral Analysis in the Spring of 2022.
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Newington, CT

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$27/hr
1 year experience
Personal and professional experience. Patient, consistent and dependable. Truly enjoy caring for others!
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Berlin, CT

5.0(1)
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$17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
Hi, there! I'm an experienced caregiver and companion comfortable with special needs children and adults. I'm certified through DDS for individualized day and personal support. I'm generally available for part time or occasional requests. Please feel free to contact me to discuss your situation and see if we could be a good fit....

Kristy M. says "Suzanne has been our son's nanny for more than a year. She's reliable and on time, and is always willing to be flexible, lend a hand around the house, or...

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Cromwell, CT

4.7(1)
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$32/hr
8 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
Hi there, I'm Taylor and I have been babysitting for over 8 Years. I have experience working with all ages and also experience with special needs including autism. I'm currently a Registered Behavioral Tech at an elementary school and I will be starting school soon to become a speech language pathologist. I have a lot of...

Karen R. says "I have known Taylor since she was two years old. She is a loving, caring, responsible young woman. She is dependable and always has a smile on her face...

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Part Time Caregiver

Plainville, CT

5.0(0)
from
$10/hr
Although I have not directly assisted a special needs person, doesn't mean I don't have tons of experience with it. Throughout middle school and high school I watched my dear friend live with multiple learning and physical difficulties. We met in my study skills class, because I too have learning disabilities; ADD and Dyslexia....
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New Britain, CT

5.0(0)
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$17/hr
10 years experience
Loving and caring Mother of four. Love animals and children. Friendly, reliable, honest and respectful. Experience with special needs and also animal care. I can do house keeping and cook and do laundry. Have my own vehicle. Non smoker. Currently taking CPR and safety training.
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Fun Nanny/Sitter

Portland, CT

5.0(0)
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$17/hr
3 years experience
I love meeting and caring for children of all abilities! In my pursuit of becoming a teacher I have taken countless courses on how to help children with varying needs. For four years I was a coach in my hometown's Unified Sports Program. I have counseled/directed at a summer camp for 6+ years, working closely with many different...
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West Hartford, CT

5.0(0)
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$18/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello , my name is Dian. I have been working in the field of Special Education and with Seniors for 33 years. I am passionate about helping others to improve their quality of life. I am dedicated, caring, honest and a great team player. I am looking forward to speaking with you and to share more of my skill set.
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New Britain, CT

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience
Good day! Well, I started out working with autistic and developmentally disabled teens in California. I also worked at the YWCA with children K through 5 before and after school as a teacher. Some of the students attending were autistic or had ADHD. Now I am a behavior therapist working with autistic children one on one in the...

Anna B. says "Sandra takes her work seriously and was so wonderful with my mother that was in her 90s and had dementia. She always engaged in conversation and made sure...

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Super Nanny

Berlin, CT

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience
I love to help parents with every aspect of child care and homemaking. Everyone needs and extra pair of helping hands from time to time to make a busy life work!

Jama C. says "We hire Suzanne several times a year to house sit and care for our dog when we travel, She's top of the line, as far as we're concerned: trustworthy,...

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Specialized Mentor, Tutor, And Friend

Rocky Hill, CT

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hi, I'm Mike! I am a 30-year-old special ed teacher living in Rocky Hill. I have been working in special ed for 9 years, specializing in adolescents (age 11-21) with challenging behaviors. I was a founding member of The Mill School in VT, a cutting edge school for this population. I currently teach math and science at Venture...

Care Member says "Michael worked with my daughter through her freshman year this year. He provided homework help, studied for quizzes, tests, midterms & finals and...

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I Love The People Who Need More Care, Help, Love. I Like To Learn Different Things.

Hartford, CT

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hi, my name is silvanaI I offer my services like caregiver. 3 years of experience. I have car car and drivers license. I am very kind, sweet, lovely, caring, compassionate. Let me know if you are interested

Wilfried T. says "Among the many candidates that I have interviewed, Silvana stood out as the best candidate for the services that I requested for our baby's gender...

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Childcare Provider/Nanny

Berlin, CT

5.0(1)
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$17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
I'm CPR/First Aid certified. I have over 10 years of experience working in the childcare field. I'm also a Sign Language Interpreter and proficient in Spanish. I have experience working with infants, toddlers, and children with special needs. I have a drivers license. Date: 2024 To whom it may concern, I would like to...

Brooke L. says "Nicole is one of the best babysitters my son has had. She keeps him engaged and is so patient with him. I would highly recommend her to anyone in need...

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Experienced Nanny Excited To Help You With Your Children!

West Hartford, CT

4.5(1)
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$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 13 families in your area
Meal prep
travel
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hi families, my name is Kristen, and I am a seasoned nanny ready to help you with your young children. I have extensive experience caring for children of all ages, as well as with families of multiples(most recently with toddler twins), and children with special needs. I am an older nanny I suppose, but do not let my age deter...

Monica R. says "Kristen joined our family last summer and took over care of our 5-month-old son, G. She has been a wonderful addition to our family. G. adores her and...

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Berlin, CT

4.5(1)
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$17/hr
I am very reliable, trustworthy and patient. I love just being able to help and watch children grow and learn. This is a great experience because I can see them develop into the person that they will be one day. I can also help them learn and grow.

Jennifer S. says "Chelsea responded quickly and was professional and sweet."

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East Hartford, CT

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$18/hr
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
swimming supervision
I have experienced with people with special needs over 4yrs. Socialization, Errands, Activities, Movies, enjoy outdoors.
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Wethersfield, CT

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$10/hr
5 years experience
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
With 5 years of experience, caring for all ages in various capacities, I bring patience, fun, and responsibility to every family I work with. I am CPR trained, a non-smoker, and have reliable transportation. My background is in law, specifically juvenile and animal advocacy but I also have a passion to help families by providing...
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Fun Sitter And Smile Creator

New Britain, CT

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$26/hr
1 year experience
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
Hello! My name is Paola. I am 24 years old, native from Puerto Rico. I am a graduate student at CCSU. Around my community I was known for being everyone's baby sitter. I've had experience with babies through teens. I've also enjoyed babysitting kids with special needs. When I was little I got the experience of having a few...
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Suzanne E.

Suzanne has been our son's nanny for more than a year. She's reliable and on time, and is always willing to be flexible, lend a hand around...

- Kristy M.

Taylor S.

I have known Taylor since she was two years old. She is a loving, caring, responsible young woman. She is dependable and always has a...

- Karen R.

Sandra W.

Sandra takes her work seriously and was so wonderful with my mother that was in her 90s and had dementia. She always engaged in conversation...

- Anna B.

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