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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Putnam, CT
The average rate is $19/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 7 years
Special needs caregivers in Putnam, CT
Mackenzie B.
Putnam, CT
$24/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
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I have 3 years of experience. I worked in a daycare for almost 2 years. I had watched two children on the weekends that are in foster care for a total of 2 years. I also have nannied for a family including a 1. 5-year-old and a 6-year-old! I am CPR certified. I have training with special needs individuals. I have some background...
5.0
"Machenzie is a very dependable sweet young lady. We have used her often the past year and a half. She has never once cancelled or been late . My children love her and she has become a member of our family...
Reviewed by Michelle R.
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I am NOT, a company that is reaching out looking to hire people! I am my own person, just looking for some extra work during the week! And also, I would like to stick with a family that is consistent and is willing to stay with me as well. That is my main goal of making the profile!
Hello! My name is Savannah, and I'm just...
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I have lots of experience with children of all ages including children with special needs. I have watched children since the age of 11. I have been a CNA in a hospital. I have taken first aid and CPR classes for all ages. I have always loved taking care of children.
Karen S.
Putnam, CT
$16-21/hr • 10 yrs exp
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I'm a mom of 8 children all grown and on their own. I have 8 grandchildren that I have helped care for. Experience with special needs. Have worked at Trudeau, and cranston arc. Patient and compassionate and love children. Reliable and flexible !!
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Hi I'm Casey from Putnam. I am fun, reliable, and patient. I have 10+ years of experience in childcare. I can help with a wide variety of tasks like tutoring, cooking, travel and light housekeeping.
I am currently furloughed from my current job and I am looking to pick up some hours doing something I love. When my job picks up...
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I am compassionate, dependable, caring, person. I have over 15 years of experience with Alzheimer's / dementia. I have volunteered for hospice, my local Department of Human Services, Animal Shelter, and Ambulance Corp.
I have had over 4 years experience working hands on with developmentally challenged, mentally ill, and special...
5.0
"Karen is a very comforting person. She helped care for my Mother who had dementia. She helped with personal hygiene, dressing, feeding, medication and household chores. Karen suggested ways that helped keep my...
Reviewed by Joyce T.
Savannah C.
Pomfret Center, CT
$18-45/hr • 9 yrs exp
Outgoing, Good With Children, Personable, Patient, And Creative
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Hi I'm Savannah and I'm a 2019 high school graduate. I've just returned from living in the UK for 6 months working as an Au Pair! I currently work at a daycare as the head preschool teacher and was the head infant teacher before I made my move to the UK. I've worked there for 3 years :)
I started working with children at a young...
5.0
"Savannah is a close family friend who has cared for my daughter multiple times. She is amazing with my daughter! My daughter loved her every time she would care for her and never wanted her to leave. She is...
Reviewed by Chelsie F.
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I have over 10 years of experience. I can help with Transportation Services and Personal Care. I have experience with direct care and also management. I am retired and available most hours. I worked as an activity coordinator for my last 5 years with elderly. In my previous years of employment I worked with special needs...
5.0
"Virginia is one of the most positive people I have ever known! She is always a bright spot and anyone she comes in contact with has a better day!"
Reviewed by Justine W.
Brynn K.
Woodstock, CT
$14-25/hr • 2 yrs exp
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I have worked with special needs children in sports programs, tutored many middle school and high school students, and have been babysitting children of all ages for about 4 years now.
Siearra L.
North Grosvenordale, CT
$17-22/hr • 5 yrs exp
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Hi my name is Siearra and I have 5 years of experience in many unique areas of caregiving. I can help with Transportation Services and Dementia needs as well as may other services. I am a non smoker and I am easy going and fun to be around. I am always willing to learn something new. I have a passion for giving the best care to...
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when I was a teenager I worked at wrentham state school for 5 years with special needs people. After that I worked at a school in norton ma. for special needs children. I worked as a cna for 10 years at madonna manor nursing home in the alzheimers unit. That was in north attleboro ma. I became a mother of 3 boys. Stayed at home...
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I formerly worked in a group home for adolescents with disabilities. This involved daily care including bathing assistance, getting ready for the day, putting them to bed, medication administration, etc. The adolescents in the home had a variety of impairments from down syndrome and cerebral palsy to autism and behavioral...
Chloe B.
Pascoag, RI
$16-22/hr • 3 yrs exp
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I am a 30-year-old mother to a 6-year-old boy. My jobs have consisted of nannying for 3 years, working in a learning center (all ages, but primarily toddlers) for 3 years and I was a behavior therapist working with children with autism spectrum disorder for 3 years. I have a bachelor's degree in psychology. I love kids ! I have...
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Experienced speech therapist here. I enjoy bringing my love for teaching into people's homes. I have 8 years experience with extensive disabilities. I am very reliable, creative, and energetic ! Looking forward to bringing these skills into someone's home !
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Hi! My name is Mikaela and I hold a Master's Degree in School Counseling and currently work as full-time high school counselor. I am looking for some possible evening babysitting as well as weekend and/or date night jobs!
I have many years of experience with children of all ages from 6 weeks to teenagers and watching up to 5...
Tina P.
North Grosvenordale, CT
$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
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I have been working very closely and personally with people with disabilities. age range from 20-70's both male and female. comfortable with personal hygiene, medication distribution, transportation, experience with hoiyer lift, knowledge of meal prep to each individual. I have worked in large groups, up to 15 people. I have...
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I cared for my son with Duchenne muscular dystrophy until age 23. I was certified by the state of Connecticut in 2018 to be his caregiver. I am passionate about helping with whatever makes a person with special needs happy and comfortable
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I am currently a school based occupational therapist who works with students from pre-K to sixth grade with a wide variety of abilities! I am open to working with people of all ages! I am looking to hang out with a fun kid for the summer in order to spend time and get to know them (:
I have a summer job Monday -Thursday's from...
Emma C.
Chepachet, RI
$17-22/hr • 2 yrs exp
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I have experience caring for disabled children ranging from mental disabilities to physical disabilities.
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For the past three years, I've started caring for others in addition to my own. I have also experience caring for dogs with special needs, and of all different sizes and breeds.
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Putnam, CT
Mackenzie B.
5.0
Machenzie is a very dependable sweet young lady. We have used her often the past year and a half. She has never once cancelled or been late . My children love her and she has become a member of our family network!
- Michelle R.
Karen L.
5.0
Karen is a very comforting person. She helped care for my Mother who had dementia. She helped with personal hygiene, dressing, feeding, medication and household chores. Karen suggested ways that helped keep my Mother more comfortable physically and emotionally during a very stressful time. I highly...
- Joyce T.
Savannah C.
5.0
Savannah is a close family friend who has cared for my daughter multiple times. She is amazing with my daughter! My daughter loved her every time she would care for her and never wanted her to leave. She is amazing with children. She played with my daughter, fed my daughter dinner and was even...
- Chelsie F.
Virginia E.
5.0
Virginia is one of the most positive people I have ever known! She is always a bright spot and anyone she comes in contact with has a better day!
- Justine W.
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