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- $25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 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...
Mobility assistance
dementia
errands
meal prep
light cleaning
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I have over 20 years experience working with adults and children, I have worked with hospice patients special needs children and adults and pretty much anything you need. I am CPR trained , First aide trained. I also am med. certified and fully vaccinated. If you are looking for companionship, errand services , meal prep, help...
Meal prep
carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
grocery shopping
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I have been working in special needs classrooms since 2015 from preschool age through 8th grade. I also have plenty of experience with 3 girls of my own, ages 16, 13 and 7! I love pets as well, and prefer to keep busy, so will help out with anything around the home. I am CNA certified and can handle medical care as well. Thank...
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- $28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
As a childcare provider with a decade of experience, I am passionate about fostering children's growth and development, and making a positive impact on their lives. I have a friendly and approachable personality, and I am patient and calm under pressure. When communicating with parents about their child's day or any issues that...
Caitlin J. says "Hired Rachel Rachel is a very punctual, reliable and fun nanny that I'd recommend to anyone. My child absolutely loved her! She's also great with...
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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.
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- $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....
Graduate Student In Early Childhood Special Education, Former Autism Play Therapist : Yoga For Kids Certified
Westbrook, CT
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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...
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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...
Meal prep
companionship
dementia
light cleaning
errands
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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...
Meal prep
errands
hospice services
live-in home care
light cleaning
+ 1 more
My name is Desiree. I am 31 years old from NLC. 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 for a few years before starting the job I have...
Light cleaning
meal prep
I work with young children and I also have experience with special needs kids and I work with seniors as well.
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- $35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
Hi My name is Linda I have 30 plus years experience with children ages 0 to 6 years old. I have No criminal history and I am a nonsmoker. I have my own reliable transportation. Aided with care for special needs children to include travel to and from appointments and assist in daily exercises and activities. Willing to work some...
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- $20/hr
I have experience with special needs care from being a special needs paraprofessional in public school. I can provide compassion and companionship, along with general care.
Meal prep
carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
grocery shopping
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I'm a recent college graduate and am moving to New England at the end of summer to work full-time as a nurse. I'm looking for work in the mean time and really enjoy working with kids! I'm CPR certified, First-Aid trained and have plenty of experience with working with kids, including some special needs experience, as well.
Meal prep
carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
grocery shopping
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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!
I am coming up on two years of experience working with children with Autism Spectrum disorder. It has become a passion of mine, prompting me to pursue a Master's Degree in Applied Behavioral Analysis, with a concentration in ASD. Although there is always more to learn, I have a lot of experience working with kiddos and teaching...
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- $10/hr
Hi there!
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...
Swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
+ 1 more
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...
Craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
I have many years of experience caring for children of all ages. I started babysitting at the age of 11 for local families in the neighborhood. I helped many families in the more recent years when living in South Lake Tahoe, CA. I worked many short term one time jobs for about 10 different vacationing families and also two...
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My name is Ayabulela (Aya) and I'm 29 years old. My first experience caring for those with Special Needs was with my niece. She was born deaf and that gave me a driving force to pursue my studies in Social Work. I'm an advocate for vulnerable groups (children, persons living with disabilities and seniors) and it gives...
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