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Hello there , My name is Shannon . I hope that you and your family are well ! I am a very honest , compassionate woman with over 15 years experience working with folks with many wonderful abilities in both group home settings as well as privately; both ambulatory and non ambulatory , Verbal and nonverbal. I can assist with all...
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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"
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- $23/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...
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- $19/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
carpooling
craft assistance
Hello families,
My name is Emily and I am 29 years old and have both and undergraduate degree in human development and family studies and a masters degree in school psychology. I have worked with children of all ages from infants as young as 3 months to students with special needs age 20+ that have aged out of k-12 education,...
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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...
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- $17/hr
10 years experience
I have experience working with children with some challenges. I have experience in learning, social and emotional fields.
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
carpooling
craft assistance
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I'm a caring, bilingual nanny with over 7 years of experience supporting children of all ages, including infants, toddlers, and teens. I have extensive experience with special-needs care and G-tube feedings. My goal is always to create a calm, encouraging, and fun environment where kids feel safe and confident.
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- $20/hr
I have experience with skills and the mental support being these needs. I'm always willing to learn more
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- $25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
Over 25 years of experience with special needs, Alzheimer's patients, hospice care , transfers, feeding, assistance bathing . I will run errands and do light housekeeping and meal prep. I am medication certified thru the state of Ct. I am CPR,& first aide certified also. Communication is very important between families and your...
Travel
light cleaning
meal prep
Hello! My name is Leana. I've been a licensed practical nurse for the last 5 years. Prior to that I was a caregiver for special needs adults as well as a nanny for a family in Barrington for 3 years. I have experience with children ages 3 months to 12 years old. Im also available for light house work, laundry, cooking and...
Carpooling
craft assistance
With 20 years of experience nurturing young minds, I'm eager to bring my passion for childcare to your family. My background in Early Childhood Education, combined with my experience as a Teacher and center director, has equipped me with the skills to create engaging and educational experiences for children of all ages, from...
Swimming supervision
travel
carpooling
craft assistance
I began working with children as a mothers helper when I was 8 years old. I eventually got my babysitting certificate and worked my way up to a professional Nanny. I have also worked as an aide for children with special needs for Cheshire Public Schools Board of Education. I am now 26 and caring for my sweet baby boy, who's 16...
I am an experienced early childhood teacher with a passion for educating today's youth looking to obtain a position allowing me to utilize my experience and understanding of early childhood development and learning techniques in a home setting. As an adept creator of comprehensive and well-rounded curriculums
that meets...
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I was a second grade teacher before having children of my own. I've been "home" raising my babies the past 12+ years providing childcare for other's kiddos. My son is ADHD and on the spectrum. So I have loads of personal and professional experience in this area. Looking to help out sporadically or very part time on a...
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- $14/hr
Hello there,
Having grown up with family members with both Asperger Syndrome and Down's Syndrome, understanding and compassion for individuals living with these special needs was instilled at a young age. I'm high school, I got involved in an after school basketball team for special needs individuals and found it to be one of...
Grocery shopping
meal prep
light cleaning
carpooling
craft assistance
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Hello! My name is Desiree. I am 31 years old. I have been working with children since age 16. A little about me: I worked as a para-professional through out college with special needs children as well as served as a in home care giver for a 60-year-old women suffering from lupus. I've worked as an in home nanny out of college...
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
carpooling
craft assistance
+ 1 more
For over 20 years, I've enjoyed working with children with and without mental and physical disabilities. I've worked as a babysitter and a nanny in the childrens homes, a 1:1 paraprofessional in class rooms for Autistic and other special needs from 3 - 18 yrs old. I've assisted foster parents with children needing medical care....
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- $18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
I'm an extremely active, fun-loving mother of 6 (now adult) children and 17 grandchildren. I enjoy outdoor activities, creative play, helping out around the house and just generally caring for others. I'm an avid gardener and enjoy sharing my love for nature with both children and adults. I'm excited to spend my days seeing the...
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- $10/hr
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I have worked with children and adults with both physical and mental handicaps - both in group settings and one on one. I spent last summer working with children with chronic and fatal illnesses, many of whom had Autism Spectrum Disorders. Additionally, I nannied for the sweetest gal with CLOVES Syndrome - a rare...
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- $20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have a desire for working with people with Special needs. I worked in a school for 10 years as a special needs/behavioral support for students. I am certified in CPR by American Red Cross for children and adults, Certified in Crisis Prevention Intervention and I have 18 years Experience working with mental health patients,...
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