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Maya R.

Experienced Caregiver

Plainfield, CT

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$25/hr
4 years experience
Hi, I'm Maya! I'm an experienced caregiver and current toddler teacher at a preschool, where I create a safe, engaging, and nurturing environment for young children. I work full-time during the day, so I'm available for date nights, weekends, and weeknight evenings. I love supporting families during those times when an extra...
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Plainfield, CT

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$25/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
carpooling
meal prep
craft assistance
Hi, I'm Maya! I'm an experienced caregiver and current toddler teacher at a preschool, where I create a safe, engaging, and nurturing environment for young children. I am looking for a nannying opportunity to start late summer/early fall! I love supporting families during those times when an extra set of hands is most...
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Engaging, Trustworthy Babysitter Available

Jewett City, CT

5.0(1)
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$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
travel
carpooling
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I started babysitting at 11 years old for neighbors' kids. I was a camp counselor and a lifeguard in my teens. I love doing craft projects and reading. I raised 2 boys and have a 6-year-old grandson and 2 granddaughters who are my heart and soul. I have a Bachelor's degree from Sacred Heart University. I love cats and dogs. I am...

Courtney Z. says "We initially reached out to Susan to inquire if she would be interested in providing childcare for our two sons (then 2 month olds and almost three...

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Senior Care

Brooklyn, CT

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$16/hr
10 years experience
Transportation
light cleaning
dementia
meal prep
errands
I have been working with adults and seniors with special needs for 15 years. I also cared for my mother, who lived with me for the last two years of her life. I am respectful, caring, and compassionate.
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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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Jewett City, CT

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$20/hr
3 years experience
Hi I'm Alexis! I am the oldest of my siblings, therefore caregiving has always been a part of my day-to-day. So, naturally, I turned to childcare as a profession at the age of 18, and l've never looked back! I am currently a paraprofessional at an elementary school working with special needs children during the school year! I...
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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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Brooklyn, CT

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$20/hr
4 years experience
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
swimming supervision
carpooling
meal prep
+ 1 more
I have 4 years of experience. I can help with Travel and Swimming Supervision. I am very experienced with special needs children, but I am also an infant/toddler teacher at my current daycare. I am also CPR/first aid trained.
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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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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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Brooklyn, CT

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$11/hr
My primary experience is in childcare through nannying I did throughout high school /college/and post grad; I have taken care of children ranging from newborns to teenagers. In addition my career for the last 4 years has been working in residential facilities with both youth and adult individuals with special needs. I myself...
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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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Brooklyn, CT

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$14/hr
4 years experience
I have worked in a residential environment for over 4 years in a supervisory position with the special needs community. Diagnoses varying, all presenting with developmental/cognitive delays as well as behavioral support needed.
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Voluntown, CT

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$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
I'm a warm, dependable caregiver with a big heart for little humans and years of experience caring for children. I truly understand the beautiful chaos, patience, and love that come with caring for kids. My experience includes owning a licensed home daycare as well as working as a professional nanny. I've cared for children from...
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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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Jewett City, CT

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$28/hr
6 years experience
Hi I'm Alexis! I am the oldest of my siblings, therefore caregiving has always been a part of my day-to-day. So, naturally, I turned to childcare as a profession at the age of 18, and l've never looked back! I am currently a paraprofessional at an elementary school working with special needs children during the school year! I...
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Experienced Caregiver

Brooklyn, CT

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$15/hr
10 years experience
I have been working with children for over 10 years, as a both a nanny and babysitter. I absolutely adore children and love that I get the opportunity to watch them grow. I have experience with all age levels and have worked with children with learning disabilities.
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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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