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Allison W.
Gales Ferry, CT
$10-15/hr • 5 yrs exp
Certified Special Education Teacher Available For Part-time Care
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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...
Joyce P.
Gales Ferry, CT
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Personal Care Attenders,home Health Aide Available For Housekeeping And Meal Prep And A Nanny
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I have been a CNA for 25 years and a Direct support professional at key humans services , Oak hill and whole life facility I have experience with dementia , Alzheimer's and rehab patients and special needs patients also with traumatic brain injury patients
I love my profession and have a very caring and nurturing personality....
Michaela D.
Ledyard, CT
$20-64/hr • 6 yrs exp
My Name Is Michaela And I Am In My Senior Year At Eastern Connecticut State University.
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Hello, my name is Michaela. I am a certified Early Childhood Education teacher with 6 years of experience in the childcare field. I have a passion for teaching children, which is why I specialize in helping children reach their developmental milestones. Children will not just be well taken care of, but also learn and grow. I am...
Mariah M.
Norwich, CT
$15-20/hr • 2 yrs exp
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I have experience working for DDS as a support for individuals with developmental disabilities as well as physical disabilities. I also have CNA experience working with adolescents of the same nature. I also have a 2-year-old son with severe ASD who is nonverbal so I have some sign language experience as well.
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Hi everyone, I'm Hannah!
I'm a reliable and patient person. I have been working with children my entire life. I have childcare experience ranging from ages 9 months old up to 15 years old. I have a lot of special needs experience as well (autism spectrum specifically). I took child growth + development classes in school, as...
Alexis S.
Jewett City, CT
$20-50/hr • 3 yrs exp
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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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My name is Rebekah and I am an experienced babysitter/nanny. I have over 10 years of experience with all ranges of children, including special needs, high energy, and multiple children. I have worked in many arenas working with children from summer programs to school based work. I love animals so pets are not a problem at all. I...
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I am experienced with special needs children and adults I have worked with children for 25 years as a paraprofessional and I'm still doing so. I love children and I'm looking for a part-time after school or evening job during the summer or before and after school. Also looking for child care jobs for school breaks and days...
Megan W.
Norwich, CT
$15-20/hr • 5 yrs exp
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I'd describe my personality as devoted, caring and personable.
I like working with kids because it's been my passion since a young age. Helping child flourish and become the best they can be is what I live for.
I'm looking for a job that is willing to help me grow, I want to provide a family with my service and I want they to...
Myra K.
Norwich, CT
$20-50/hr • 12 yrs exp
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I'm a mom of 4 adult children. My youngest son is on the autism spectrum, my oldest daughter, whom we adopted has RAD. I work in social services and have extensive experience with child development.
Jamie L.
Norwich, CT
$20/hr • 9 yrs exp
I Ensure That Your Children Are In Safe Hands, While Providing A Fun And Stimulating Environment.
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I am new to Care. com; however, I am not new to childcare or pet care! I am married and have three beautiful stepdaughters (ages 16, 9, and 7) as well as a precious baby of my own (4 months). I am also the fur mom of two dogs and two cats.
I love crafts, baking, and making memories, so I have no problem spending the day...
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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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I have worked with children with special needs for 10 plus years. From school settings to in home based care. Resume available upon request.
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I've been helping people with special needs for over 20 years. I feel I have a lot to offer seniors in that aspect. I've learned to cook for special diets and take care of personal care concerns.
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"I've known Dan for about 6 years working with the Groton Special Olympic program. H's been a volunteer with us and works amazingly with folks with disabilities. He is patient , funny engaging with all of the...
Reviewed by Eileen C.
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Daniel W.
Jewett City, CT
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Caregiver/Job Coach/Life Coach With Special Needs Adults.
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My name is Dan. I've been supporting people with mental and physical needs since 1998. I have cared for people in group homes, day programs and private care. I have supported people who are highly involved as far as medical and people who have had considerable behavior issues. I have experience cooking meals following dietary...
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"Dan works part-time for us as a Life Coach for my adult son with Down Syndrome. Dan is largely responsible for after work activities with him. Dan takes my son to Special Olympics practices, and he also...
Reviewed by Catherine C.
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Danielle W.
Ledyard, CT
$10-15/hr • 10 yrs exp
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I have watched children from the age of 14. I have worked in a daycare for a few years as well. I got a early childhood education certificate from Three Rivers. I am also a mother of three great kids. When my kids were all in school I was a special needs preschool para for 4 years.
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I am a fun, loving, creative, and responsible babysitter and nanny. Over the past 13 years, I have been directly responsible for supervising over 200 children in group settings, residences, schools, and community settings. My responsibilities include supervision of children from newborn to 19 years of age. I have been a...
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"Arielle is quiet and gentle. She asks pertinent questions about the children's needs and follows through. My kids love spending time with her"
Reviewed by Julie M.
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I have had four years of experience caring for elderly gentlemen. I worked for 2 families, one of which the gentleman had a great deal of special needs. George had a stroke and was physically handicapped and unable to walk or perform any ADL's on his own. I was available to him 24-7 for a period of two years until he passed...
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"Robert arrived to our appointment punctually and with a great attitude. He offered for any type of care or hours that we needed. He is a great candidate to provide companionship or for help with elderly care"
Reviewed by Julia D.
Nicole S.
Exeter, RI
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
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I have a child with spina bifida. so I understand what you going through. I am also a CNA.
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I have been caring for seniors, special needs, for 33 years. I have worked in nursing homes, in home care, private in home care. tasks include am care, pm care, meal prep, feeding, bathing, dressing, toileting, transportation, light house keeping, laundry, food shopping. I am very passionate about what I do. enjoy getting to...
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Preston, CT
Daniel W.
5.0
Dan is very personable and outgoing. He always puts the clients best interests first. He develops great relationships with the clients he works with. I recommend him!
- Victor C.
Daniel W.
5.0
Dan is a fantastic individual. Dependable, easy going. Is wonderful with special individuals.
- Leslie B.
Arielle S.
5.0
Arielle watched my boys for a couple of hours while I was at a doctor's appointment. The kids and I felt very comfortable with her. She was punctual and took time to ask questions regarding the kids' needs. The kids enjoyed having her spend time with them very much. We look forward to having her...
- Rebecca S.
Robert F.
5.0
Robert arrived to our appointment punctually and with a great attitude. He offered for any type of care or hours that we needed. He is a great candidate to provide companionship or for help with elderly care
- Julia D.
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