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Faith H.

Compassionate, Experienced, And Responsible Child Caregiver With Years Of Experience

Prospect, CT

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$20/hr
6 years experience
I am an extremely kind and empathetic person who always leads with compassion and understanding. I take great pride in being helpful, responsible, accommodating, and going the extra mile to support the families I work with. I have extensive experience caring for children of all ages and backgrounds--including those with mental...
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Michele D.

Special Education

Prospect, CT

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$23/hr
Work in middle school 6-8th grade in special Ed department . Would love to chat if interested. No task is to big or small
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Theresa M.

Waterbury, CT

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Dementia
respite care
personal care
I've worked with Special needs for 16 years and 5 years doing private care with dementia, I'm Patient, flexible with hours and I love my job

Danielle G. says "Theresa is very kindhearted. She loves to help people in need. I know I can rely on her. She's hard working and very reliable."

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Amy G.

Southington, CT

3.0(0)
from
$22/hr
10 years experience
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Ryan T.

Naugatuck, CT

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Carpooling
meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Childcare is my craft. I have experience with infants, toddlers, teens, special needs. I believe in going above and beyond for my families as children are my passion in life. Safety, well being and education are my top priorities for children I work with. Along with lots of fun!

Care Member says "Ryan is a fantastic nanny! She provides all inclusive services for our family - primarily watching our youngest from the time he was 5 months old to...

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Ikami B.

Pct

Hamden, CT

3.5(1)
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$25/hr
5 years experience
As an experienced care giver with special needs, I am able to give the best of me to my clients, I have experience with enfants, young and adults with Cognitive Disabilities, Mobility Challenges, Seizure Disorder, Epilepsy, Blindness, Visual Impairment, Spinal cord Injuries, Quadriplegic, Development delay, Autism... I am able...

Carol T. says "She was not available for the hours I need it"

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Jacquelene C.

Child/adult Care Worker

Waterbury, CT

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Good Day: I've worked with various children & adults over 10 yes+ in need of care fro autism, adhd, blind, wheelchair, Hoyerlift assist with am/pm care. Vital signs engage in recreational activities, cook house cleaning, observe meds. Communicating with family on progress I look forward to being a great support and hearing from...

Edward M. says "Jacqueleene has been an absolute treasure. Very loyal, very punctual never have to worry about her not showing up haven't gone through many aids I could...

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Theresa M.

Waterbury, CT

5.0(0)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience
I've worked in the special needs Field for 16 years, and I also take care of an elderly couple which one of them has dementia, I am compassionate caring and love what I do I am a caretaker and I also know sign language
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Kealeboga R.

Caregiver

Waterbury, CT

5.0(1)
from
$24/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Companionship
hospice services
errands
light cleaning
dementia
+ 1 more
I have over 5 years working with the seniors being in their private homes or assisted living facilities. Working with Hoyer lifting, ventilators and other special needs as per client requirements. Worked with dementia, Alzheimer's, Parkinson, Covid patients , wheelchair bound and companionship. I recently got my second booster...

Care Member says "Kealeboga was recommended to us via the hospice sgency. He cared for my husband through the last months of his struggle with Alzheimer's disease. His...

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Crystal D.

Perfect Match

Naugatuck, CT

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
My name is Crystal and I've currently been a CNA for 16 years (13 in a nursing home taking care of trachea /vent patients with underlying issues). I have experience with a. m/p. m care, incontinence care, feeds ( weather it be orally or g-tube), CPR/ first aid, ADL's, transfers ( ranging from stand pivot, 2 person assist, slide...

Care Member says "Always prompt Considerate, respectful always a positive attitude "

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Melanie B.

Wallingford, CT

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
20 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
As a nurturing childcare provider with two decades of experience, my passion lies in fostering children's growth and development. I believe in creating a safe and stimulating environment where children can learn, explore, and thrive. My patient and calm demeanor, coupled with my creativity and imagination, allows me to engage...

Care Member says "Where to begin about Melanie… She has been helping our family with our infant son since he was 3mo. She is a wealth of knowledge, full of kindness and...

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Tyla S.

Fun And Trustworthy Mom Of Two Looking To Babysit/nanny

Naugatuck, CT

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
I know how hard it can be to trust someone new with your little ones because I am a mom too. Rest assured that I will give the same love, care and attention to your children that I would my own. I like to play and dance to music, arts and crafts, play outside, do a sensory activity or maybe even bake a special treat. I have...

Care Member says "I don’t have enough good things to say about Tyla! I was really worried bringing someone on to watch my only baby, but as soon as I met her she put me...

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Pauline C.

Experienced Nanny/Babysitter/Helper Available

Seymour, CT

4.1(1)
from
$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 20 families in your area
Carpooling
light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I have been watching children since high school. I did that for three years. After high school, I taught 2 and 3-years-old's in Sunday school. I also worked with a before and after-school program with children (from kindergarten to grade five) for a year (and was the site's leader). After a few years passed, I got married to a...

Doug M. says "We spoke with Pauline on the phone - excellent communication, very efficient, and very helpful. We didn't hire Pauline only because our plans changed but...

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Christina B.

Waterbury, CT

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
Hi, I am 31 and have been working with children since 14, first privately, working for family friends and so on and then on to working in day care setting and becoming a mother myself. I have taken an early childhood development course and was CPR trained at the day care I worked in. I have experience with preemie children, up...

Jeanette N. says "Christina was a great asset to our family. She was warm and engaging with our son. He felt comfortable with her right away. She was very flexible with...

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Jamie B.

Waterbury, CT

4.6(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Hi beautiful families! I'm a South African nanny/babysitter, permanently residing in New York. I totally adore kids so it's not really a job to me. My experiences include au pair, live-in nanny, babysitter & special needs. Cared for Newborn boy/girl twins & their 2-year-old sister. Newborn & her 3 y/o brother. 18-24-month-old...

Alexa M. says "Jamie fit right into our family life. Her temperament is wonderful - she's kind, sweet, and she had such a calming influence on our son as she cared for...

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Linda G.

Linda's Blessed Hand's

Naugatuck, CT

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello! My experiences as a Caregiver has given me the opportunity to learn about the personal needs of others. I pride myself on being able to quickly learn new skills and adapt to any situation. I have experience with Paraplegic, Mental Health Population, Cerebral Palsy, Children, Elderly, Physical Disabilities, Intellectual...

Lili K. says "Linda learns quickly. She is respectful, joyful and energetic. She engages my daughter and makes her smile and laugh. She is loving and attentive to needs...

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Leida L.

Waterbury, CT

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$8/hr
2 years experience
Home modification
personal care
meal prep
light cleaning
Leida holds a degree in education, specializing in the compassionate care of children with special needs.
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Christine O.

Long Time Babysitter, Experience With Special Needs Children

Hamden, CT

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$17/hr
7 years experience
Carpooling
travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
Hello! I'm Christine, a 28-year-old looking to babysit on Friday's as I work a job Monday-Thursday regularly. I have been a babysitter for people throughout my neighborhood for many years. Throughout high school I would work as a camp counselor during my summers, one year being with 5-year-olds and another with 13-year-olds, so...
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Leida L.

Professional Caregiver

Waterbury, CT

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
travel
meal prep
light cleaning
I have 25 years experience as a language therapist and teacher for kids with special needs. I only speak Spanish but manage really well with translator app.
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Sheron R.

Waterbury, CT

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
travel
meal prep
light cleaning
I am 42 yrs old. I have 17 yrs of experience caring for children, ages ranging from 0-3 months to 14 yrs old. My nanny/babysitting experience started with my nieces and nephew as well as neighborhood families. I am the oldest child in my family, so I always helped my mother when needed. My responsibilities included changing...
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  • The average post rate is $21.50/hr as of July 2025

Recent special needs caregiver reviews from local parents in Prospect, CT

Special Needs Caregivers in Prospect, CT are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

Theresa M.

Theresa is very kindhearted. She loves to help people in need. I know I can rely on her. She's hard working and very reliable.

- Danielle G.

Ryan T.

Ryan is a fantastic nanny! She provides all inclusive services for our family - primarily watching our youngest from the time he was 5...

- Care member

Ikami B.

She was not available for the hours I need it

- Carol T.

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