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Emily Y.

New London, CT

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$17/hr
3 years experience
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi! I am a 25-year-old experienced childcare worker. I am a patient, compassionate, kind, and reliable person who loves working with children. I love the outdoors and being active, and I have a passion for helping others. My past experience includes working with children with special needs (ages 3-21), including children with...
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Emily

East Haddam, CT

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$40/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
home modification
mobility assistance
respite care
+ 1 more
I'd describe my personality as happy, outgoing and uplifting! I like caring for seniors because they are a wealth of information and always have so much to offer us younger folks if we give them the time and open our minds. I'm looking for a job that allows me to help an elderly person on a daily basis. I started caring...
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Charlestown, RI

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$20/hr
1 year experience
Hi! My name is Emily and I am 21 years old. I currently work as a behavior technician and work with youth and teens that have been or are in the process of being diagnosed with ASD and related disorders. I have previously worked in the public school system in special education as a teacher assistant and have experience tutoring,...
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Experienced PCA

Columbia, CT

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$20/hr
2 years experience
I have experience working as a PCA with my brain-injured uncle. My uncle requires a lot of support to get through his day, and I helped with that. One of his daily struggles is his memory impairment. He needs help to regulate his daily food intake and to coordinate activities. I also supported with personal care, such as;...
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A Compassionate, Dependable And Trustworthy Caregiver

Niantic, CT

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$30/hr
10 years experience
I am an experienced CNA with over 9 years of experience seeking a full time/part time/per diem job. I love what I do and I take pride in my work, and as such, will do anything within the legal and ethical framework to ensure the safety, care and happiness of my resident.
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West Greenwich, RI

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$20/hr
Hello! My name is Alicia. I am 23 years old . I have about one year experience working with special needs teenagers, when I was 18.
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CNA, Special Needs Teacher, Regular Teacher

Willimantic, CT

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$30/hr
8 years experience
Errands
hospice services
dementia
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
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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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Compassionate Caregiver

East Haddam, CT

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$22/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
errands
respite care
transportation
+ 1 more
Hello! My life experience and professional experience is mainly with children, but I recently began visiting the elderly through church and learned how rewarding this line of work can be. I enjoy talking with elderly people and learning from their life experiences. In my work with children and those with special needs, I have...
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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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Groton, CT

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$20/hr
5 years experience
I have a brother at home with Autism and nonverbal. I am currently in school to become a BCAB and I work at a school for special needs kids. We work one on one with them and take them out into the community to do jobs, go shopping, and try to teach them everyday life skills! I've worked with kids and adults with disabilities for...
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Colchester, CT

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$18/hr
10 years experience
I have over 15 years of childcare experience, from newborns to teenagers. I was an educational assistant at a school that specializes in autism spectrum disorder as well as extreme behavioral problems for 5 years. The children/teens I worked with were low functioning and many were non-verbal and required assistance with every...
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Private Home Care Provider

Bradford, RI

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$35/hr
10 years experience
I have over 20 years experience in human services. My experience ranges from working in nursing homes with the eldery, in group homes with individuals ranging from behavioral to special needs, and in the medical field in various settings as a licensed EMT for over 10 years. I currently work doing private home care - my...
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Part Time Care Giver

Westerly, RI

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$15/hr
3 years experience
Upon moving to Westerly, RI I was hired by Seniors Helping Seniors and was immediately placed to work in multiple settings including; in home senior care, washing and bathing responsibilities, medication prep, grocery shopping as well as companion care. After my first rewarding week I was transferred to STONERIDGE RETIREMENT...
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Senior Caregiver

Westerly, RI

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Errands
light cleaning
dementia
meal prep
respite care
+ 1 more
I cared for my brother for a year while he had terminal cancer. He suggested I offer part-time work in this area as he said I was so good at helping him. I cooked wonderful meals and provided companionship, housework, assisted with outings and transportation, medication administration, and hospice support. I'm also a mother and...
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Care Interactive

Sterling, CT

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$18/hr
9 years experience
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I've worked with children of all ages in various instances, such as through grade school, coaching opportunities, along with group home employment opportunities. I specifically worked within Manchester, CT. Board of Education School District as a Per-diem floater, for five years as a Para, working with ages from Pre-school up...
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Groton, CT

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$19/hr
5 years experience
Hi. I am currently residing in MA. Ive been a CNA and caregiver for over 5 years now and I have a lot of experience with clients with cerebral palsy, autism, learning disabilities, activities of daily living development, social interaction, gate belt, bed bound, G tube and dementia. All my experience has made me grow to be...
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Colchester, CT

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$19/hr
5 years experience
Hi! My name is Laryssa I am a dedicated and compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant with a strong focus on providing quality patient care, skilled in assisting with activities of daily living, monitoring vital signs, and maintaining a supportive environment for patients, consistently demonstrating excellent communication and...
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CPR FIRST AID PMT CT MEDICATION CERTIFIED

Old Lyme, CT

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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
Over 25 years of experience with special needs, Alzheimer's patients, hospice care , transfers, feeding, assistance bathing . I will run errands and do light housekeeping and meal prep. I am medication certified thru the state of Ct. I am CPR,& first aide certified also. Communication is very important between families and your...
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Former Special Education Teacher Seeking New Role!

Westerly, RI

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$30/hr
10 years experience
I just left my job as an education and training coordinator for a nonprofit. Where I taught young adults independent living skills and trained staff to use best practices while supporting. Before that I was a special education teacher at a school working with 15-22-year-olds. Before that I have worked in homes, residential and...
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