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- $10/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Companionship
dementia
personal care
specialized care
mobility assistance
I have been a CNA/PCA since I was 18 years old. It is a passion of mine to help others. I have experience with adaptive equipment, and special needs.
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- $35/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I am 47 with my Master's in speech-language pathology. I possess strong interpersonal & problem-solving skills developed working in public schools, Birth-3 & now in private homes. I help families with children of all ages maintain organized, supportive & successful lives by assisting with childcare, meals, light housework, &...
Care Member says "Danielle was a full service dog minder for 8 days. She was very flexible when I had to extend my stay. She offered to drive me to the airport and also...
Caring And Experienced With A Masters Degree In Communication Disorders Looking To Care For Others
Pawcatuck, CT
5.0(0)
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- $20/hr
10 years experience
I am a licensed and certified Speech/language Pathologist seeking work outside of the classroom. I have 4 years experience with Developmentally Delayed adults and 26 years with children (ages 3-18), with a variety of diagnoses, in a local public school system. I have had a background check in the past I order to work for a...
Light cleaning
meal prep
*Availbility Update: As of 10/13/25 I'm only avaliable Friday Nights & Saturday Nights for babysitting from 5pm-2 a.m. (possibly later if needed).* Nurturing young minds is my passion. With 10 years of experience caring for children of all ages, from infants to teenagers, I offer a calm and patient approach to childcare. My...
Joanna B. says "Savannah is a classroom teacher at my agency. She is unflappable. Her calm is contagious. One of her greatest traits is how she can really quickly “get”...
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- $20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
I am a young at heart Grandmother who has worked with Children, Teens and Young Adults of all ages and abilities for many years. I am Honest, Reliable and I have a Positive attitude when working with Others. I am not working with infants at this time. I have also worked as a CT Certified HHA with Seniors and as a CT Certified...
Jamie R. says "Laurie is incredibly responsible and honest. She is reliable and communicates well. We use her regularly for afternoon care while I work. I do not worry...
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
I finished college and received a degree in Early Childhood Education from Three Rivers Community College. I've been babysitting for 15 years. I have worked in a child care center for three years. I love working with kids because they are learning as they go. I have experience with special needs children and adults too. I am...
Stacie M. says "We only talked through email but she was very punctual and responded extremely fast! Hope to look to her in the future for any date night needs."
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- $25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
Experienced educated professional available for caregiving positions. I have experience with all ages & special needs individuals. I have over 15 years experience providing all levels of care for individuals from birth till advanced stages of life. I have experience from School Readiness Programs to group homes with individuals...
Care Member says "Heather was very reliable and provided excellent care to my son. I requested her help in a pinch and I won’t hesitate to request her help again"
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
I am a mother to three children of my own. I have been a CNA/PCA since I was 18 years old. I have experience with adaptive equipment and multiple special needs. I have a passion for helping others.
Elaine K. says "She's been a huge help watching my toddler while I work. She's been reliable and helped on short notice a few occasions! She's been flexible during...
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- $22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 9 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
I am a mother of one and grandmother of two. I have worked as a professional nanny for many years after working as a legal assistant. I have had many long-term positions - newborns, twin infants, toddler/preschool, school-age and special needs; I am blessed to still see the former families.
I am CPR/First Aid/AED certified (a...
Care Member says "Joanne was my saving grace. She was absolutely wonderful with my 2 daughters (now 6 and 13) while she was with us. Unfortunately kids grow up, but we...
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
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Nurturing children's development is a true passion of mine, and I'm driven to positively impact young lives while supporting families. With nine years of experience caring for children of all ages, from infants to pre-teens, I bring a creative and friendly approach to childcare. I hold a Master's degree in Speech Language...
Courtney M. says "Danielle is wonderful. She helped us for a short time when we needed help with our two oldest girls to get them off the bus and for occasional date...
I have worked with Special Needs children and adults for many years, it is my passion. I have worked as a certified HHA in the state of CT. My background has been as a CT Certified Paraprofessional in several school systems over many years. At this point I'm taking on part time work on my own. I love Life and I love connecting...
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- $25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
It takes a village to raise a child and while many of us resonate with this age old adage, our culture is simply not set up for the modern family to reap the benefits of community support flowing in from all directions. I thrive off creating nurturing bonds with children and engaging with them in authentic and creative ways....
Starry K. says "I had the privilege of teaching preschool with Katie at Alphabet Academy. She is kind, creative and passionate about working with children. She always...
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- $22/hr
27 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have worked as a professional nanny for over 20 years after working as a legal assistant. I am also a mother and grandmother of two, both attending college. I am originally from Washington State with residency in Connecticut for 13 years; I currently, occasionally take care of the sweetest little boy with autism. It has been a...
Graduate Student In Early Childhood Special Education, Former Autism Play Therapist : Yoga For Kids Certified
Westbrook, CT
5.0(0)
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- $17/hr
10 years experience
Hello,
Katie Liljedahl here and I am a graduate student at UC Denver studying Early Childhood Special Education. I began my work with children with special needs upon graduating college with a BA in English and nannying for a family with three children. The youngest child had cerebellum ataxia and was non ambulatory. I...
Companionship
dementia
light cleaning
meal prep
mobility assistance
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Hello! I grew up on the shoreline and it's where my passion for caregiving started. At the age of 16 I was introduced to a family looking for a nanny. It was a special circumstance, as their daughter was special needs. This yes led to the most rewarding discovery for myself, wanting to work with this community. Over the years I...
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
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I have 5+ years in child care, ranging in all ages, and special needs care. Look forward to working with you!
Carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
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Hi my name is Alivia and I'm from Westbrook! I am attending SCSU for my Master's degree in Speech Pathology. Spring 2024 I graduated from UConn with a bachelor's degree in Speech Language and Hearing Sciences and minored in Early Childhood Education. I have much experience working with young children and both children and adults...
Carpooling
Nurturing young minds is more than a job for me; it's a passion. I am an early childhood Pre-K para educator for the public school system. I've dedicated myself to providing enriching care for children. My approach is rooted in patience, creativity, and a friendly calm demeanor. I have experience with Early Childhood Education...
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- $17/hr
4 years experience
I spent most of my high school experience working with students who have special needs! I participated in Unified sports and volunteered with Westbrook's Buddy Baseball team! I was partnered to work with a young student who struggled with developing social skills and who struggled with ADHD during my last year of high school and...
Hi! My name is Mia and I am a special education teacher who absolutely loves working with children with diverse needs. I have 10 years of experiences working with children with a range of abilities and needs. I have worked in a variety of schools and settings, from private schools to special programs to in-home therapy. Many of...
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Danielle S.
Danielle was a full service dog minder for 8 days. She was very flexible when I had to extend my stay. She offered to drive me to the...
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Savannah D.
Savannah is a classroom teacher at my agency. She is unflappable. Her calm is contagious. One of her greatest traits is how she can really...
- Joanna B.
Laurie M.
Laurie is incredibly responsible and honest. She is reliable and communicates well. We use her regularly for afternoon care while I work. I...
- Jamie R.
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