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Suzanne has been our son's nanny for more than a year. She's reliable and on time, and is always willing to be flexible, lend a hand around…

Review for Suzanne E. by Kristy M.

She is a very bubbly, fun person. She loves children and enjoys playing with them. She is very caring and watches for any sign of distress…

Review for Sam O. by Nichole L.

Holli was my Nanny for many years. She is a smart, dependable and is great with children. Her exceptional knowledge with child education…

Review for Holli D. by Kylie O.

Special needs caregivers in Plainville, CT

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Suzanne E.


Berlin, CT

$17-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

5.0

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Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi, there! I'm an experienced caregiver and companion comfortable with special needs children and adults. I'm certified through DDS for individualized day and personal support. I'm generally available for part time or occasional requests. Please feel free to contact me to discuss your situation and see if we could be a good fit....
Suzanne can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Suzanne has a loving and thoughtful approach to everything she does in life, and especially to the children she works with. It is important to her to build a relationship with each child individually, and she does that while simultaneously holding children...

Anna R.

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Sam O.


Farmington, CT

$10-15/hr • 6 yrs exp

Special Needs Provider

My friends daughter was very special needs and I would spend a lot of time playing with her and I would help to feed her and give her medicine anytime it was needed. I love to help kids who can't help themselves. I have been babysitting since I was 11 years old so I have almost 7 years of experience. I have my own reliable car...
5.0
"She is a very bubbly, fun person. She loves children and enjoys playing with them. She is very caring and watches for any sign of distress in the children."

Nichole L.

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Holli D.


Bristol, CT

$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny Looking To Care For Your Child(ren) F/T Or P/T

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Holli. I have a degree in Early Childhood/Elementary Education as well as some graduate courses completed. I have experience in a variety of classrooms with children from preschool through fifth grade and I have nannied/babysat for children ranging from newborn to 10 years of age. I spent a year volunteering...
Holli can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Holli was my Nanny for many years. She is a smart, dependable and is great with children. Her exceptional knowledge with child education Enables her to also be an educator so the child learns while exploring the world they are in . She is always going above and...

Kylie O.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am very reliable, trustworthy and patient. I love just being able to help and watch children grow and learn. This is a great experience because I can see them develop into the person that they will be one day. I can also help them learn and grow.
4.0
"Chelsea responded quickly and was professional and sweet."

Jennifer S.

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Jacqueline D.


Wolcott, CT

$18-25/hr • 2 yrs exp

Compassionate And Fun!

I have 2 cumulative years of experience working with children in babysitting, day camp and daycare settings. At the daycare, I was responsible for designing classroom activities, especially towards movement and creativity (both gross and fine motor skills). While I don't have certification, I am comfortable with and have...
Jacqueline can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
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Caroline O.


Bristol, CT

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced Caring And Friendly CNA

I have 20+ years of experience of providing PCA and CNA skills with seniors and Special needs adults. I am commited to helping the individual life their best life. I am Med certified and I have my BLS certification. I am able to use a Hoyer lift.
Caroline can also help with: Errands, dementia, respite care, personal care, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CNA

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Nicole N.


New Britain, CT

$22/hr • 4 yrs exp

I'm a nurturing and responsible caregiver with more than 4 years of experience providing a safe and nurturing environment for children of various ages. 2 years experience in a home setting, and 2 years experience working in a Special Needs School. I'm passionate about fostering children's growth and making a positive impact on...
Nicole can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Musu D.


Meriden, CT

$17-19/hr • 3 yrs exp

I have worked with specialty kids. I understand why they do need and what to avoid and I do have a lot of experience working with kids with special needs.
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Melissa F.


Berlin, CT

$17-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

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I have 12yrs experience working. With dds in group homes or independent Living or at pvt homes Covid vaccinated and first aid CPR certified I'm caring and compassionate Look forward to hearing from You thanks Melissa
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Shamian D.


Bristol, CT

$17-18/hr • 5 yrs exp

Caring Home Aide

I began working as a home care aide when I was 21 years old. I've worked with a variety of clients with different needs, some long term and some short. I did so for a couple of years until 2015 when I began working for the NYC Dept of education as a teacher assistant. For 6 years I worked with students with special needs. I just...
Shamian can also help with: Errands, dementia, transportation, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

Home Health Aide

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Amanda C.


Southington, CT

$23-50/hr • 5 yrs exp

Childcare Provider With 5 Years Experience

Hi! I'm Amanda! I have been babysitting and watching over kids from a young age. Even when I was too young to babysit on my own, I would help out in my church nursery as often as I was allowed to. I was also a mother's helper for a mother with a toddler and infant twins. I worked at a daycare with mostly infants and toddlers for...
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Langelihle M.


New Britain, CT

$18-20/hr • 5 yrs exp

Sunny Nanny.

Hi , my name is Lange which directly means sunshine & that's exactly what my personality is, full of warmth and brings happiness and growth. I'm a caring , patient and responsible person and have over 5 years of experience working with children including special needs. I am First Aid trained CPR/AED certified including...
Langelihle can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Madelyn R.


Hartford, CT

$17-20/hr • 1 yrs exp

Hi!

Hi! I've been working with Special Needs children and teens for about a year. In high school as well I was apart of Myarc, which helps the Elderly who have down syndrome. Im very comfortable working with kids with disabilities and it's one of the jobs that I love doing.
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Sarah G.


New Britain, CT

$20/hr • 4 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Sarah, and I'm a responsible yet fun 25-year-old. I have always loved children, and I appreciate the value and impact of early childhood care. Babysitting kids in my neighborhood was my very first job, which continued all through high school. I went on to complete a bachelors degree in psychology and have...
Sarah can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

Hi, my name's Vanesa. I have over 5 years experience working in the healthcare field. I have experience caring for all ages, birth to geriatrics. I've also cared for individuals with mental and physical disabilities. I am currently a DDS residential manager and coordinator. I train direct support staff on how to properly care...
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Chelsey P.


Wolcott, CT

$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp

Nanny, Sitter, Companion, Pet Care

I am a mom to one boy(4) and step mom to a girl (5) and a boy (8). During the school year I drive a school bus but am open to a permanent position with the right family. I am comfortable with multiple children and have worked with multiple families including children with special needs. I have been CPR and First Aid certified...
Chelsey can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Katelyn H.


Bristol, CT

$17-50/hr • 1 yrs exp

About Me - Katelyn

I am a senior at Southern Connecticut State University studying for my Bachelor's degree in Special Education. I have completed all of my courses and will be student teaching this upcoming fall. I have completed coursework involving assessing different age range students and building personalized lessons based on the results of...
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Sandra U.


New Britain, CT

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

I'd describe my personality as compassionate, friendly and responsible I like caring for seniors because they have life experiences and many teachable stories to tell me. Also some of them may not have family to care for their well-being. I started caring for seniors when I started working with Oakhill (Connecticut Institute...
Sandra can also help with: Home modification, errands, personal care, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

CPR

Wound Care

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Tricia R.


Hartford, CT

$17-22/hr • 1 yrs exp

Tricia

Hello , My name is Tricia. I am 36 years old. I have past experience raising children (of friends) who have dual diagnoses with add/adhd, high functioning autism, mental health diagnosis such as anxiety and depression. I have gained experience with adults as well with these special needs while working as a personal care aide in...
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Zada C.


New Britain, CT

$17/hr • 1 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver For Children With Special Needs

I have worked with children of all different ages and mental/emotional/social/educational stages for quite some time now. In my eyes, I am an admirable leader and I believe that having someone positive there to lead you can make a big difference in a child's life, especially at a young age.

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