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Meghan B.

Plainfield, CT

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$14/hr
5 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
transportation
errands
dementia
Hello! I have worked in residential homes for special needs clients as well as for elderly clients. I am patient and attentive and thoroughly enjoy helping and taking care of people.
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Moosup, CT

5.0(1)
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$17/hr
6 years experience
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hello, my name is Gabrielle. I am 26 with a 1-year-old daughter and an almost 4-year-old son so I have great experience with babies and Children! I have worked with special needs adults as well as children. I have babysat for years since the age of 16. I am CPR and first aid certified. I am a super fun and creative person that...

Michaela C. says "Gabrielle has watched both of my children and I would hire her again and again! She really puts the time and effort in to make sure the kids are happy...

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Jewett City, CT

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$17/hr
20 years experience
My name is Diane and I am searching for a part-time senior companion or special needs job in the morning or afternoon about a 4 hour shift. Loving people and keeping them company and engaging in conversation is somethibg I love to do. I am kind, loving, and very reliable. Working with children and adults with disabilities for 25...
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Very Experienced, Nurturing Sitter

Brooklyn, CT

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$17/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hello! My name is Emmelia, and I am passionate about providing safe, nurturing, and engaging care for children. With experience working in a public school district, I have had the privilege of working with children of all ages, including those with diverse abilities and special needs. Over the years, I have honed my skills in...
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Central Village, CT

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$25/hr
8 years experience
Experienced in caregiving and quick to learn. Kind, compassionate, creative, intuitive, musical. Detail oriented and organized. My experience comes from caring for my sister who sustained a brain injury in 2012 and became wheelchair bound and non-verbal. She has lived with my mother since 2015. My mother is a registered nurse...
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Certified Teacher Providing Child Care

Canterbury, CT

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$17/hr
6 years experience
I found that I was passionate about teaching special needs children during my internship in college. I worked with special needs children for 3 years including working one on one with a child with Down Syndrome in his home for two years.
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Experiences Special Needs Professional

Danielson, CT

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$17/hr
1 year experience
I formerly worked in a group home for adolescents with disabilities. This involved daily care including bathing assistance, getting ready for the day, putting them to bed, medication administration, etc. The adolescents in the home had a variety of impairments from down syndrome and cerebral palsy to autism and behavioral...
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Canterbury, CT

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$17/hr
6 years experience
Hi my name is Kaylee! I currently work in a school system supporting individuals with various disabilities . I have worked in this field for 5+ years. Have my own transportation and willing to do errands as needed. Have many years experience with meal preparation and cleaning. I am flexible, reliable and dependable.
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Ms.

Jewett City, CT

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$19/hr
25 years experience
Working as a paraprofessional at Griswold Public School for 25 years with special needs children, I have experience working with children with autism and adults with autism. I have experience working with a man with Alzheimer's. I was a companion to him. Having 2 deafblind siblings, I am fluent in sign-language. Kind,...
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Compassionate And Trustworthy Companion

Jewett City, CT

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$20/hr
1 year experience
Respite care
dementia
Recently retired. I find helping people very gratifying. I have been married for 20 years and have two grown children that no longer need my constant supervision. I am bilingual and speak fluent Portuguese. I am reliable and friendly. I Worked 6 years at Caring Community where I took care of special needs clients. Some of my...
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Compassionate Direct Support Professional

Jewett City, CT

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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Former LPN with over 20 years experience working directly with geriatric, individuals with intellectual disabilities, respiratory & pediatric populations. I've spent the last two years working as a nanny. I am also a Certified Labor Doula. I am CPR/First Aid, PMT certified, Medication Administration Certified through the State...
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Hands On And Empathetic Caregiver

Danielson, CT

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$17/hr
10 years experience
Hands on and empathetic Caregiver who has 10 years experience. My main goal is to create an environment where everyone is comfortable and the caregiving is my main priority.
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Happy Experienced Mother And Grandmother

Hampton, CT

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$25/hr
10 years experience
I have 10 years of experience. I can help with Bathing/Grooming/Hygiene and Behavior - Applied Behavior Analysis.
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Jewett City, CT

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$25/hr
4 years experience
I have experience with adults with disabilities. I am also med certified and was a past pharmacy technician.
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Experienced Infant Care

Moosup, CT

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
I'm a mother of 2, both in their early twenties. I have experience with infants that have colic and special needs. I know how difficult it is to find someone you trust to care for your child. I'm a cna and certified in CPR and first aid. I have my own vehicle and would care for your child in your home. I only care for children 0...
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Full Time Care Giver

Voluntown, CT

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$20/hr
10 years experience
I have cared for several preterm babies and children with learning disabilities. Being able to help them thrive is the best feeling in the world
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Travel
meal prep
light cleaning
carpooling
Hi! My name is Ramneek. I am 28 and I am Registered Nurse with almost 6 years of hospital experience and am ACLS certified. I can provide proof for both if needed. I currently work as a ICU nurse. The medical training I have received thus far includes advanced first aid, recognizing signs and symptoms, medication administration...
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Part-Time Caregiver

Norwich, CT

5.0(0)
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$10/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Personal care
mobility assistance
specialized care
dementia
companionship
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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Compassionate Caregiver

Chepachet, RI

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
10 years experience
Personal care
dementia
I am compassionate, dependable, caring, person. I have over 15 years of experience with Alzheimer's / dementia. I have volunteered for hospice, my local Department of Human Services, Animal Shelter, and Ambulance Corp. I have had over 4 years experience working hands on with developmentally challenged, mentally ill, and special...

Joyce T. says "Karen is a very comforting person. She helped care for my Mother who had dementia. She helped with personal hygiene, dressing, feeding, medication and...

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Outgoing, Good With Children, Personable, Patient, And Creative

Pomfret Center, CT

5.0(1)
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$18/hr
9 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hi I'm Savannah and I'm a 2019 high school graduate. I've just returned from living in the UK for 6 months working as an Au Pair! I currently work at a daycare as the head preschool teacher and was the head infant teacher before I made my move to the UK. I've worked there for 3 years :) I started working with children at a young...

Chelsie F. says "Savannah is a close family friend who has cared for my daughter multiple times. She is amazing with my daughter! My daughter loved her every time she...

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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $14.00/hr as of January 2026

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

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

Gabrielle L.

Gabrielle has watched both of my children and I would hire her again and again! She really puts the time and effort in to make sure the kids...

- Michaela C.

Karen L.

Karen is a very comforting person. She helped care for my Mother who had dementia. She helped with personal hygiene, dressing, feeding,...

- Joyce T.

Savannah C.

Savannah is a close family friend who has cared for my daughter multiple times. She is amazing with my daughter! My daughter loved her...

- Chelsie F.

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