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- $18/hr
9 years experience
Light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
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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...
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hi! My name is Angela and I have been around children for 10+ years. I have worked with new borns, toddlers & special needs children. I love to get creative while babysitting, whether building a fort or arts and craft or playing outside. Kids are my passion, which babysitting allows me to do what I love everyday! I would love to...
Care Member says "I’m lucky enough to have Angela for a sister in law! She regularly watches my special needs toddler and my now 9 month old infant. She has the energy...
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
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I have 3 years of experience. I worked in a daycare for almost 2 years. I had watched two children on the weekends that are in foster care for a total of 2 years. I also have nannied for a family including a 1. 5-year-old and a 6-year-old! I am CPR certified. I have training with special needs individuals. I have some background...
Michelle R. says "Machenzie is a very dependable sweet young lady. We have used her often the past year and a half. She has never once cancelled or been late . My...
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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"
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
travel
carpooling
I finished college and received a degree in Early Childhood Education from Three Rivers Community College. I've been babysitting for 15 years. I have worked in a child care center for three years. I love working with kids because they are learning as they go. I have experience with special needs children and adults too. I am...
Stacie M. says "We only talked through email but she was very punctual and responded extremely fast! Hope to look to her in the future for any date night needs."
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
I am a mother to three children of my own. I have been a CNA/PCA since I was 18 years old. I have experience with adaptive equipment and multiple special needs. I have a passion for helping others.
Elaine K. says "She's been a huge help watching my toddler while I work. She's been reliable and helped on short notice a few occasions! She's been flexible during...
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- $20/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Live-in home care
light cleaning
dementia
My name is Denise. I began my care-taking career by taking care of my father, a disabled Korean war vet with PTSD. Years later my mother was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and diabetes. I treasured caring for her until the end of her journey. I also raised three children with special needs. Through these experiences I realized...
Lori S. says "I have met dozens of caregivers over the past five years since my mom has needed full-time help. I can say without hesitation that Denise is on my "A List"...
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- $30/hr
8 years experience
Errands
dementia
hospice services
light cleaning
live-in home care
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Bathing, help with dressing, help with toileting, meal preparation, feeding, emptying catheter, bed making etc
Jamie C. says "Judith is a patient and compassionate Christian woman with a great heart who is devoted to doing the best she can in all she does! She is a strong woman...
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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·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Since taking early retirement late last year, I have been helping my dad (age 94) and his wife. My dad has had increased difficulty getting around and had lost a good deal of his short term memory. I've helped with meal preparation, cleaning, and I have driven them to medical appointments and helped them with errands. I have...
Meal prep
light cleaning
*Availbility Update: As of 10/13/25 I'm only avaliable Friday Nights & Saturday Nights for babysitting from 5pm-2 a.m. (possibly later if needed).* Nurturing young minds is my passion. With 10 years of experience caring for children of all ages, from infants to teenagers, I offer a calm and patient approach to childcare. My...
Joanna B. says "Savannah is a classroom teacher at my agency. She is unflappable. Her calm is contagious. One of her greatest traits is how she can really quickly “get”...
I have been a caregiver for over 20 years. I have many years of experience I worked with visiting nurses, hospice, rehabilitation etc. I am very easy-going very easy to get along with and take pride in my work. I have experience with ADLs I am CPR, first aid, EpiPen, med certified.
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- $20/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
I have experience with children and adults with autism spectrum disorder, seizure disorder, and also have experience with care of elderly with dementia. I have administered medication, helped with bathing and changing, I can also prepare meals, low sodium, low sugar, whatever is needed. I will provide the best care for you or...
Catherine A. says "We hired Jackie to watch our 4 month old daughter for the month of February Monday- Friday 8:30-5:30. She was wonderful! She was so loving and engaged...
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
carpooling
I have been babysitting since I was 13. I am 13 and 16 years older than my siblings and have been babysitting them their whole lives. I also am currently a paraprofessional in a special need elementary classroom so I have a range of experience of working with children of different ages and needs. I am comfortable enforcing and...
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- $17/hr
5 years experience
Hello!
I am a Certified K-12 Special Education Teacher taking a break from the classroom after the birth of my son. I have worked with diversely able children who require a variety of special assistance, ranging from behavioral support to physical aid over the past five years as an educator. I pride myself on my ability to meet...
Hello, my name is Lexi Joy ! I'm a reliable, energetic, patient, loving person. I have been in the caregiving field for over 10 years and have a lot of experience in all types of care, including care for children, seniors, and adults/ children with autism/ development & intellectual disabilities.
I have experience working as...
Work as a PATH Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor for a Special Needs Riding Program. Also have worked as a Personal Care Attendant through Cerebral Palsy of Massachusetts.
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- $20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
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 19-month-old grandchild that I've cared for since birth.
I am looking for a long term position in which I am able to watch your children grow and get to...
Current elementary school teacher who had four years of experience as a home support coach. I decided to leave that work to find jobs that are less scheduled and more on an as needed basis. Please reach out with any questions!
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- $23/hr
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
Hi, I'm Judith and very enthusiastic in child care. I am a regular teacher / Special Needs with over 5 years experience as a nanny of ages 4- 9. I also possess a Pediatric First Aid Certificate.
I believe every child is unique and deserves to be supported in their growth and development, and I enjoy helping them learn and grow...
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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.
Angela O.
I’m lucky enough to have Angela for a sister in law! She regularly watches my special needs toddler and my now 9 month old infant. She has...
- Care member
Mackenzie B.
Machenzie is a very dependable sweet young lady. We have used her often the past year and a half. She has never once cancelled or been...
- Michelle R.
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