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Amy G.

Southington, CT

3.0(0)
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$22/hr
10 years experience
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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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West Hartford, CT

5.0(0)
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$18/hr
7 years experience
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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Special Needs Provider

Farmington, CT

5.0(1)
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$10/hr
6 years experience
My friends daughter was very special needs and I would spend a lot of time playing with her and I would help to feed her and give her medicine anytime it was needed. I love to help kids who can't help themselves. I have been babysitting since I was 11 years old so I have almost 7 years of experience. I have my own reliable car...

Nichole L. says "She is a very bubbly, fun person. She loves children and enjoys playing with them. She is very caring and watches for any sign of distress in the...

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A Little About Me:)

East Hartford, CT

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
travel
swimming supervision
Hello, My name is Tiffany! I am 27 years old I have been working as a Nanny for over 10 years now. I have worked with children of all ages and have experience with children who have hearing loss and other special needs. I took ASL in college as my foreign language. I incorporated that in my work even for hearing children as it...

Kim P. says "We hired Tiffany back in 2017 to watch our son who was 9 years old and has some special needs. She did a few days a week after school as well as a Friday or...

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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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Licensed Practical Nurse

Hartford, CT

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$25/hr
4 years experience
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
swimming supervision
I have more than 10 years caring for children of all ages. I have a 2-year-old son. I have been working as a pediatric nurse for 4 years now and have experience with special needs, and medically compromised children. I was also a CNA prior to becoming a nurse. I'm CPR certified as well
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New Britain, CT

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Errands
home modification
light cleaning
personal care
meal prep
I'd describe my personality as compassionate, friendly and responsible I like caring for seniors because they have life experiences and many teachable stories to tell me. Also some of them may not have family to care for their well-being. I started caring for seniors when I started working with Oakhill (Connecticut Institute...
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Hartford, CT

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$18/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
meal prep
+ 1 more
I am a reliable and experienced sitter with 10 years of childcare experience, primarily with preschoolers and school-aged children. I was a para educator in Avon for the past couple of years and currently substitute at a micro preschool in West Hartford. I am certified in first aid and CPR and have experience caring for...
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New Britain, CT

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$17/hr
7 years experience
Hi my name is Patrice. I have over 7 years experience caring for children and over 3 years experience caring for special needs individuals. I am very friendly and caring. Very welcoming and patient. Rest assured if your child is left with me he/she will be in safe hands.
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Cromwell, CT

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$17/hr
Hello, My name is Taylor. I have worked as a special education para in West Hartford Public schools for 3 years. I just recently obtained my Registered Behavior Tech certification and i'm excited to start doing what I love the most, working and learning from people with disabilities.
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Mentor/Companion

Plainville, CT

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$19/hr
2 years experience
I have over two years experience working with Autistic clients. I also have experience working with clients that have Dementia and Schizophrenia.
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Fun Sitter And Smile Creator

New Britain, CT

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$15/hr
1 year experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
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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West Hartford, CT

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$17/hr
1 year experience
Carpooling
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
Hi there! I'm Cielo, I'm a freshman in college and I've recently got into childcare. Most of my experience has been with special needs children but I love meeting and connecting with new people. I'm very talkative so I love giving parents updates on their child's day. I also enjoy playing board games, puzzles, and doing arts and...
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New Britain, CT

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi, my names Alyssa, I'm 26 with a 7-month-old little girl! I've worked with children for basically my whole life whether it was family's kids, neighbors, after school programs, summer camps, daycares.. I guess you can say I love working and being around children. I have experience working with newborns and toddlers and I've...
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Hartford, CT

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$17/hr
5 years experience
I Am Kenisha, I am a caring and loving individual I have 5 years of experience dealing with Disability, I have a 4-year-old Autistic son who is non verbal, I am patient and understanding and I enjoy helping others it brings me joy and happiness to see someone smile because of the good I do. You won't regret hiring me Thank you
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Creative And Reliable Caregiver

Wethersfield, CT

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$15/hr
5 years experience
I have much experience as a babysitter and some experience as a nanny. I have worked with a 2 yr old child with special needs. I have cared for children ranging from the ages of 1-13 and always do my best to make sure that we are not only safe, but also enjoy our time! I began sitting when I was 13 and I am now 18 years old and...
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Hartford, CT

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$17/hr
1 year experience
Current mom of a beautiful 5mo old baby boy, and step mom to an 11-year-old who visits in the summer. Available for special needs
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Summer Opportunities

East Hartford, CT

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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I was an Applied Behavioral Analyst Assistant within the Bloomfield Public School system. I'm currently the interim Life SKills coordinator in the district.. I also provided in home services for families through DDS and/or DCF. I work closely with families to maintain and/or develop a relationship with school/home. I have...
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West Hartford, CT

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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have over 25 years of experience as a C. N. A. personal care attendant, and behavioral health attendant. I have training with dementia, and senior mental health. and adults with disabilities. I have been medication certified in CT, VA, and GA. I assist with all aspects of personal care, med prompting, mobility, activities and...

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

Special Needs Caregivers in Newington, CT are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

Michael M.

Michael worked with my daughter through her freshman year this year. He provided homework help, studied for quizzes, tests, midterms &...

- Care member

Sam O.

She is a very bubbly, fun person. She loves children and enjoys playing with them. She is very caring and watches for any sign of distress...

- Nichole L.

Tiffany H.

We hired Tiffany back in 2017 to watch our son who was 9 years old and has some special needs. She did a few days a week after school as...

- Kim P.

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