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Christina T.'s Photo

Weston, CT

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$17/hr
5 years experience
I absolutely love being a caregiver, currently, I am the sole caretaker for my 87-year-old grandmother. I am a compassionate individual that wants a position to help provide a more nurturing environment. The children I have cared for range between the ages of infant to 16 years in age. I am energetic and engaging with kids in...
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Carolina D.'s Photo

Wilton, CT

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
I'm a Brazilian childcare professional with a background in Dance and about 10 years of experience working with children in different settings, including teaching, recreational activities, and caring for children with special needs. I genuinely enjoy spending time with kids, being creative, playing, exploring outdoors, and...
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School Counselor Seeking Part-time Position

Katonah, NY

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$25/hr
4 years experience
Travel
craft assistance
carpooling
Hello! My name is Liana. I am a school counselor, working at the middle school and high school level. I work with grades 6th-9th and focus on academic, social and emotional goals. I also have a background as a teacher's assistant for children with special needs. I am seeking a position for the summer only. I have a very...
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Accelerated Special Needs Provider

Danbury, CT

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$40/hr
10 years experience
Passionate and attentive individual experienced in providing high-level care to children, teens and adults with Special needs. Skilled in maintaining effective communication with parents and children as well as establishing trusting relationships to maximize service quality. Proficient in developing and implementing various...
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Megen V.'s Photo

Brewster, NY

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$18/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
AFTER SCHOOL CAREGIVER!!!!! Hi! My name is Megen, and I am currently pursuing my Master's degree in School Psychology at MU after graduating from SUNY Purchase in 2024 with a Bachelor's degree in Psychology. I have over seven years of experience working with children from infancy through the pre-teen years through daycare...
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Dayana M.'s Photo

Danbury, CT

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$35/hr
20 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
travel
meal prep
grocery shopping
Hi, my name is Dayanna . I have 20 years of experience in the care field, working with children and seniors, including those with special needs, dementia, and Alzheimer's. I also have experience supporting children with autism and other special needs. I can help with meal preparation, personal care, light housekeeping, and...
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Care Seeker For Those With Special Needs

Goldens Bridge, NY

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$17/hr
5 years experience
I have had experience with those with special needs. Contact me for hours available.
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Patient Positive Sitter

Brewster, NY

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$17/hr
6 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
I am a positive hard working 22-year-old. Although I am young I am very mature and independent. With no social media I choose to live my life for me, privately and happily with my friends and family. I have experience in a child care setting as well as nannying and babysitting. Ages I have worked with vary from 2 months to 16...
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Justine A.'s Photo

Danbury, CT

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$20/hr
10 years experience
I have a companionate heart, passion, will like to do errands, feeding bathing cleaning the house, and doing laundry etc.
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Dinaja S.'s Photo

Special Needs

Danbury, CT

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$18/hr
10 years experience
I have 10+ years of experience with elderly and I also have children of my own. I am a very responsible, honest, reliable and hard working woman. I can cook, clean, and recording any medical needs ( such as vital signs/intake/output ) recording and documenting daily needs also meds and assist with doctor's appointments and...
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Marina N.'s Photo

Danbury, CT

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$35/hr
10 years experience
I raised 5 kids, worked with kids in Danbury schools in an after-school program, and I'm currently working with senior citizens in the Dementia Unit.
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Madraline S.'s Photo

Pound Ridge, NY

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$25/hr
5 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
grocery shopping
Hi! I'm Madraline, originally from Brazil, where I'm a trained nursing technician with experience working in hospitals and pediatrics. I've cared for children of different ages, including children with special needs. I'm currently living in New York and I'm caring, patient, responsible, and passionate about working with...
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Energetic, Fun, P/t, Responsible, Punctual, Flexible, Caregiver Available

Danbury, CT

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$15/hr
5 years experience
Hi My name is Liz. I am a 25 yr Brookfield resident. I am 52, a mom of 2 grown children & looking for p/t work. Although I have never been an OFFICIAL (pd) "nanny" or adult caregiver before, I have held jobs teaching at schools, camps & my own businesses. This involved taking care of and being solely responsible for their well...
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Valdirene M.'s Photo

Bethel, CT

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$17/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
Dedicated daycare provider with a loving, patient approach. Currently nurturing toddlers, but also have experience with special needs children. CPR certified, skilled in meal prep, playtime, child development, and more.
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Patient, Energetic And Positive Person!

Danbury, CT

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$30/hr
10 years experience
Hi parents , my experience with child with special need is with my son , who is autistic. Diagnosed when he was only 19 months. Since then I started my journey learning everything about autism and helping him in every area he needed. Today he is 22 years old, he works since 18 , and has become an incredible human being....
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Gianina L.'s Photo

Danbury, CT

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$40/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I am a clinical nurse assistant with experience in special needs. I have experience with cerebral palsy.
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Zoila I.'s Photo

Danbury, CT

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$27/hr
6 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
travel
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
have 8 years of experience working with children with special needs, including mild autism. I am patient, caring, and focused on helping children with daily routines, communication, and development.
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Fun, Loving, Experienced Nanny

Somers, NY

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$30/hr
15 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Grocery shopping
I have been caring for children since a young age. I am a teacher as well as child care provider. I have over 10 years teaching experience. I have always been passionate about children and not only caring for their needs but being part of and creating a fun loving environment for them to be in. I have been a babysitter, a nanny,...
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Engaging And Creative Holistic Caretaker

Redding, CT

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$10/hr
6 years experience
Hi, my name is Chanel! Before switching my major to Clinical Nutrition, I was a Fine Arts major specializing in theater arts. I like to utilize both my art experience and my holistic wellness education in my positions working with children. Most of my experience is with "neurotypical" children, but I do have experience working...
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Helen S.'s Photo

Katonah, NY

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$21/hr
10 years experience
I have worked as a special ed teaching assistant in a special ed class for the last 22 years. I've worked with children with ADHD, speech and language impairment, down syndrome, autism and other developmental delays. I also am currently working with a young adult, 20 years old with significant developmental and speech delays. I...
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  • The average posted rate is $30.00/hr as of November 2026

  • The average star rating for rated special needs caregivers is 5.0

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