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Sarah L.

Nanny Seeking Part or Full-time Job

Waterbury, CT

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
travel
Hi! I'm Sarah, and I've always had a heart for caregiving. I have years of experience working with children of all ages-from infants to teenagers-including children with special needs. I've also been a caregiver for the elderly, which I found incredibly meaningful. In addition to caregiving, I offer pet sitting and run a small...
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Hamden, CT

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$17/hr
5 years experience
Swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
travel
I absolutely love kids and I have been babysitting since I was 15 years old. I have babysat children from the age of 3 months to 14 years old. I also have experience with multiple children. I have babysat for children overnight, driving them to their various activities and helping with homework. In high school, I taught religion...
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Waterbury, CT

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$19/hr
Caring and reliable babysitter with experience supporting children with Autism, ADHD, and other special needs. I am CPR and First Aid certified, with training in insulin administration and behavior management. I provide a calm, structured, and understanding environment tailored to each child's unique abilities and routines....
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Babysitter/ Direct Support Professional

Waterbury, CT

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$20/hr
Hello, I am a mother to two awesome boys, ages 2 and 5. I recently relocated with my family from New Jersey to Whittier, California. I left behind my position as Habilitation Specialist/ Supervisor at a dayhab center working with Adults with Autism and other disabilities. I provided 1:1 and group care to individuals on a daily...
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Mind Over Matter.

Waterbury, CT

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$14/hr
10 years experience
I enjoy working with individuals from various spectrums and abilities and look forward to being a part of the care team.
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Rosilyn D.'s Photo

Waterbury, CT

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$20/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I am a graduate from Connecticut Training Center in East Hartford, CT and performed my clinical phase of my training at Alexandria Manor. During this Patient Care Associate program I have studied Nurse Aide techniques, Phlebotomy, EKG, Home Health, Pharmacology, Anatomy, and Medical Terminology, CPR, and First Aid Certification....
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Tyisha A.'s Photo

Hamden, CT

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$20/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
grocery shopping
light cleaning
I have been babysitting since I was 11 years old, I am reliable, I love children and I can't wait to have children of my own. I have experience with newborns up to age 12. I have experienced changing diapers, making bottles, engaging with learning, helping with homework, housekeeping, playing games, ensuring a safe...
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Caregiver

Waterbury, CT

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$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Errands
light cleaning
companionship
dementia
hospice services
+ 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...
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I'll Go Above And Beyond As Long As It Remains Professional.

Waterbury, CT

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$25/hr
1 year experience
Transportation
I have been working with people for over a decade now. I've been a life skills coach, a residential manager and I now work as a Para Professional II in the school system working with children who have special needs. I'd describe my personality as reliable, calm & helpful. I like caring for seniors because I feel as things are...
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Cherie G.'s Photo

Hamden, CT

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$17/hr
10 years experience
Grocery shopping
swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
I have worked in childcare for 16 years caring for children ages 3 months to 12 years of age. I have worked hand on hand with special needs children as well.
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Allison D.'s Photo

Oakville, CT

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
Hi! nurturing young minds is my passion. I am currently earning my graduate degree in elementary education and intern at a local elementary school. Previously I have had experience with running after school programs, teen leadership groups, infant/ toddler care and preschool age classrooms. I also have experience working with...
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Tonya D.'s Photo

Wolcott, CT

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$17/hr
20 years experience
For two decades, I have been taking care of children of all ages. I also became a stay-at-home mom to my special needs child. I am also experienced in autism therapy. I find joy in engaging kids with outdoor sports, board games, and educational activities.
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Henry B.'s Photo

Waterbury, CT

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$25/hr
1 year experience
Light cleaning
transportation
companionship
errands
mobility assistance
Making a difference in someone's life is what I strive for each day. My passion for supporting adults and seniors motivated me to become a caregiver. With one year of experience, I provide transportation and assist with errands and shopping. I am compassionate, friendly, and detail-oriented. I understand the importance of...
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Experienced Fun And Involved Babysitter!

Wallingford, CT

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$17/hr
10 years experience
Grocery shopping
meal prep
carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Meghan. I am 31 years old. I currently work in a school district with kids with disabilities and special needs. I have been working with kids of all ages since I was 16. (Infants to school age) I am a dependable and compassionate caregiver. I pride myself on being able to quickly learn new skills and adapt in any...
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Jenna B.'s Photo

Seymour, CT

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$17/hr
7 years experience
Meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
I'm Jenna, I've been working with kids or all ages for about 7 years now. I've been a tutor and I volunteer all summer for special needs kids. I've also been a dance teacher. Further, a babysitter with 7 years of experience. With this I've worked with kids of all ages and have gone from changing diapers to bring kids to baseball...
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Naugatuck, CT

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$17/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
craft assistance
grocery shopping
meal prep
Hello. My name is Malissa. I am a honest, loving, patient, and caring certified nurses aide with 15 plus years experience. I have also worked with children with special needs (behavior programs, etc) CPR and first aid certified. Above all I am a loving, dedicated, devoted, responsible mother of 3 amazing children. Two which are...
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Danielle Z.'s Photo

Hamden, CT

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$17/hr
2 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
dementia
errands
live-in home care
+ 1 more
I have taken care of my grandfather as well as some children with special needs. I have children of my own. I also took care of a little old lady who was paralyzed and needed help in the shower and with getting around
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Metricka W.'s Photo

Waterbury, CT

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$15/hr
1 year experience
an individual who is patient, reliable, and intelligent. who does have a passion for the elderly. I do believed that they should be loved and cared for because we all going to get there one day. I do portray some skills such as being flexible, has good time management, good written and oral skills and organization.
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Stacey W.'s Photo

Waterbury, CT

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$20/hr
12 years experience
I'd describe my personality as patient, caring & loving. I like caring for people with special needs because I have a passion for helping and anyone who I can help make their lives easier and more enjoyable. I started caring for people with special needs when I lived in Jamaica and I had to take care of a family friend who...
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Part-time Child Care Service

Wallingford, CT

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$17/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
I have two children of my own. They are 27 years and 25 years old. I worked in a daycare for 7 years, first working with children ages 14 months to 24 months and then I worked and took care of infants. I now work full-time with special needs middle school age children in a middle school. I have also worked with preschool special...
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