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Patricia C.

Westbrook, CT

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$18/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
meal prep
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I have 5+ years in child care, ranging in all ages, and special needs care. Look forward to working with you!
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CPR FIRST AID PMT CT MEDICATION CERTIFIED

Old Lyme, CT

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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...
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East Lyme, CT

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$28/hr
7 years experience
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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Clinton, CT

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
I have extensive experience in childcare from 1987 to 2025. I was a nanny for 5 children for a professional family in Guilford and well as another professional family with 2 daughters in Woodbridge. I was a substitute teacher and a teacher's aide for the New Haven Board of Education Also, assisted with special needs children. My...
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Exemplary Professional Status At My Full Time Job. I Love Children!

Clinton, CT

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$25/hr
10 years experience
I have worked for 23 years helping special needs children and their families! I love what I do! I also have a grandson with Down syndrome and autism! He is awesome!
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Part-time Caregiver.

Gales Ferry, CT

5.0(1)
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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...

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Part-time Caregiver

Gales Ferry, CT

5.0(0)
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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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Caring, Responsible Full-Time Child Care Provider/Nanny

Waterford, CT

5.0(0)
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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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Madison, CT

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$19/hr
6 years experience
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
travel
swimming supervision
I have worked in day care and as a personal nanny. I have one teenager with special needs. I can only work when my child is in school.
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East Hampton, CT

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$17/hr
6 years experience
Carpooling
grocery shopping
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
Hello families! I am a graduate student studying speech-language pathology at UConn. I have extensive experience in childcare and special needs care which I have gained through my experience in roles as an infant and toddler teacher in a daycare setting, as a babysitter for a range of ages, and as a caretaker for individuals...
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Special Education Teacher

Shelter Island Heights, NY

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$50/hr
10 years experience
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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Dietitian With Childcare Experience

Waterford, CT

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$25/hr
2 years experience
Seeking part-time or occasional work caring for children who may or may not have specific needs such as medication administration, tube feeding, autism, allergies, or other needs. I also hbave experience as a special education paraprofesdional as well.
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Senior Care Provider (Live-in or out)

Waterford, CT

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Errands
hospice services
light cleaning
meal prep
live-in home care
+ 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...
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Empathy Makes You A Good Human Being

Shelter Island, NY

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$22/hr
1 year experience
I am Yasmin, an islander, looking for an opportunity to help care for people with special needs, to help them integrate into the world and feel like better people, loved like every human being.
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Higganum, CT

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$24/hr
4 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
meal prep
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hi there! I'm a 23-year-old college student majoring in elementary education. I also work at a seasonal restaurant throughout the year. Additionally, I'm fluent in Spanish. I have a 3-year-old sister, so I've learned to care for her and watch her grow, as well as all my younger cousins. I've worked with children ranging from...
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Uncasville, CT

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$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
I have 10+ years experience as an instructional assistant in an elementary school working with children from ages 3 to 11, including special needs. I have 2 grown children and a grandchild that that is approaching 5 that I've cared for until he started daycare. I am looking for a long term position in which I am able to watch...
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New London, CT

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$17/hr
3 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
meal prep
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hi! I am a 25-year-old experienced childcare worker. I am a patient, compassionate, kind, and reliable person who loves working with children. I love the outdoors and being active, and I have a passion for helping others. My past experience includes working with children with special needs (ages 3-21), including children with...
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New London, CT

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$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
+ 1 more
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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New London, CT

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$18/hr
4 years experience
My name is Bheki and I am a 35-year-old father of 3 beautiful kids. I work as a direct associate for the kids and seniors with disabilities. I have worked for the same companies for almost four years now. I have a lot of respect for the my brothers and sisters with disabilities. I know for a fact that they can do more then we...
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