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Shauntel H.

Riverside, CT

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$17/hr
I am currently in college for a social work major and minor in psychology. Future, I would like to work with families and children in the healthcare field. I am outgoing and willing to try new opportunities.
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Shauntel H.

Riverside, CT

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$25/hr
3 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
travel
craft assistance
carpooling
Hi! My name is Shauntel. I am a recent graduate majoring in social and minor in psychology. I love to spend time with kids and aspiring to be a behavior analysis/ social worker. I have experience with kids ages of 4-18 years old. I have experience with children with special needs and experience in counseling as well. I like to...
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Sibila J.

Stamford, CT

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
5 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
travel
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hi! I'm a nanny with four years of experience with babies up to teenagers. I'm was an art teacher when I lived in Brazil and would give classes to kids of all ages including those with special needs. I speak English and Portuguese and some Spanish. I'm easy going, punctual and honest. I like to cook and prefer cooking healthy...

Gina T. says "Sibi is patient, reliable and just really great with kids! Anyone would be lucky to have her!"

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Dayanna B.

Norwalk, CT

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
travel
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hello, my name is Dayanna. I worked with infants and toddlers for the past 14 years. I worked at a child daycare center and for private families. I have a CDA (Child Development Associate) certificate plus 30 ECE (Early Childhood Education) credits and the ECE certificate attending classes for the associates. I am also certified...

Stefanie J. says "Dayanna is very caring and loving to our children. She works incredibly hard and takes her job and responsibilities very seriously. She is polite and...

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Amanda F.

Experience

Purchase, NY

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
swimming supervision
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hi! I am currently a college student at SUNY Purchase. In the past I have worked at a summer camp with all ages of children, babysat numerous times, taught Sunday school lessons for many years, and I am an aide for special needs children through BOCES!

Care Member says "Amanda was great. On time, professional. Quickly helped my two children acclimate to her. She drove them home safely. My children were happy. She...

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Cinthia S.

Med Tech

White Plains, NY

5.0(1)
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$18/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
hospice services
meal prep
respite care
errands
+ 1 more
My name is Cinthia I am 22 years of age and I have been working in the medical field for over 5 years now. I have plenty of experience working with seniors. I was a caregiver/medtech at Paramount Senior Living Facility for 3 years. I have experience working with dementia and special needs patients. I hope I will be a good fit...

Samantha G. says "Care didn't give me the option to review for childcare, but this is a nanny review! Cinthia was absolutely amazing! She helped care for my daughter from...

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Kathy P.

Nanny

Stamford, CT

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
craft assistance
I have worked with children in different capacities for over 20 years. I have been a teacher, advocate, crisis interventionist, nanny, case manager, and mother. I have raised my young adult sons. I have a Master's degree in Social Work, and was working in the field until I had my sons. I worked as a special needs teaching...

Dan K. says "Kathy is a rockstar. She was instrumental in helping us these last couple months—she knew how to interact with our girls, how to structure activities for...

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Rebecca B.

Full Time Nanny Available

Darien, CT

5.0(1)
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$32/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
travel
craft assistance
carpooling
Hi, I've been working with kids for the past 10+ years. In the past I've worked in daycares, with children from 3 months to 5 years old. I've also worked for the board of education, with children from the ages 5 to 18 years old. I've gained so much experience and patience throughout the years especially with the board of...

Kei F. says "I met Rebecca in 2013 during my first trip to Connecticut. Since, she has watched my son every summer. My son loves flying from Texas during the summer to...

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Kathy P.

Special Needs Teaching Assistant

Stamford, CT

5.0(0)
from
$20/hr
6 years experience
I have a teenage son with ASD and I have been working with children with special needs for the last six years. Having had a special needs child has transformed my life, and I am deeply committed to working with children and their families. Without the support, my son would not be where he is, so the second half of my life is...
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Solange F.

Nanny

Norwalk, CT

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 21 families in your area
Travel
craft assistance
I know English and Spanish, and I am currently studying Japanese! I have 9 years of experience in childcare. Alongside my commitment to child development, I am a certified Pediatric Sleep Consultant and the Owner and CEO of the Connecticut Center of Pediatric Consulting and Childcare Services (CCPCCS). Additionally, I studied...

Care Member says "Solange has watched our daughter a few times now and we love her! She is friendly and gives updates throughout visit. We will definitely use her for...

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Amanda R.

Fun, Compassionate, Creative Babysitter With Over 15 Years Experience

Greenwich, CT

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have over 15 years of experience working with babies and children. I started when I was 16, working at Children's Day School in Greenwich, CT. I have experience with all ages from infant to school aged. I also have experience working with multiple children at a time. Most recently I was a nanny for two school aged boys. I have...

Care Member says "Amanda is an incredible nanny! She's nurturing, patient, and has great intuitive skills. Amanda goes above and beyond to ensure the best care for the...

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Olivia U.

Experienced Babysitter/Nanny

Norwalk, CT

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hi! I have been a babysitter for 5 years now. I have worked with children of all ages and children with special needs. I'm able to help with many different actives such as housekeeping, pet care, meal prep and homework or virtual school. I can provide references if necessary. The hours/days I work can be flexible. I am reliable...

Jennifer A. says "Olivia is a bright and contentious young lady. She was able to step in and help out despite the situation being a bit stressful. We really hope to use...

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Monica B.

Hi My Name Is Monica

Norwalk, CT

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
8 years experience
I have experience in taking care of newborns and toddlers. I have experience in giving baths, changing diapers, walking, and feeding children. I personally have 4 children of my own the ages from 14 - 40 years and I have 3 grandchildren. In the past I've taken care of special needed children. I took care of a 9 months old boy...

Dennis C. says "Monica is a highly respected professional care giver. She has integrity, is compassionate, highly skilled , trustworthy ,caring and very personable....

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Pablo R.

Stamford, CT

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
I am a seasoned caregiver with experiences working with the elderly having varied medical conditions in the comforts of their home, hospital, group homes, day program and nursing home. Presently, I work with special need people having developmental delay and various intellectual, psychological and physical disabilities. I am a...

Jennyfer J. says "I've know Pablo through work for the past 2 years now, he has been one of the most caring, loving person I've come across since work in this field. What...

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Debbie F.

Special Needs Childcare Professional

Greenwich, CT

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I was born and grew up in Greenwich, Connecticut, and I still live in this wonderful town. Childcare is my career and my passion, I truly love it; which is shown in my over 35 consecutive years of providing services to families in the community. Of these 35 years, I have about 20 years of experience working with children with...

Amanda J. says "Debbie is fantastic! Always able to watch my son even at the last minute. My son absolutely loves her and asks to see her. She's very dependable and...

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Elizabeth E.

Special Needs Tutor/Mentor/Childhood Advocate/Coach

Stamford, CT

5.0(0)
from
$50/hr
7 years experience
I work as a special needs tutor/mentor/coach. I am having great success with social skills, writing, math, science, social studies and homework assistance. Empathetic and patient to the core, I find ways to communicate and to teach that are fun and fulfilling. Happiness is often based on the child's success in moving forward and...
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Esli M.

P/T Professional Certified Caregiver For Monday & Wednesday (8-5)

Stamford, CT

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
travel
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
I really love to be around kids, I have 16 &12 boys. I do understand what it means to love, care, teach, and make sure our kids are good & happy. I worked as a professional caregiver for great families for many years since I came to this country ( 23 years ago), and still keep a good relationship with all of them. I worked at...

Care Member says "Esli has been a WONDERFUL caregiver to our 2 year old daughter. She has been with our family for a little over a year and we have a great flow - we love...

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Alexandra A.

Stamford, CT

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
5 years experience
Light cleaning
craft assistance
Hi my name is Alexandra, I'm a responsible, energetic, & nurturing 28-year-old. I've been working with children as a nanny / babysitter for over 5 years now. I started working occasionally after school for families in my building until I found one family who I've stuck with long term. I have experience with multiple children,...

Nilou K. says "Alexandra has been our nanny for almost a year, since our daughter was an infant. She is a reliable, loving, fun and dedicated nanny. She has a good...

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Nataliya P.

Professional Nanny/Babysitter

Norwalk, CT

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
travel
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hello. My name is Nataliya. I'm professional, caring, patient, trustworthy and reliable nanny with over 18 years of experience, with great experiences and US citizenship ( originally from Europe) I love working with kids, pets and families. I have experience working with infants, twins and children with special needs. I have...

Jesse S. says "Nataliya has been with my family for 3 three years. To say that I love her is an understatement. She is reliable, trustworthy, always on time and goes...

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Lila K.

Souls In Need

Stamford, CT

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
5 years experience
Iam the daughter of a doctor, a surgeon, I use to go visit people with my dad, since I was a little girl. he is 75, he still helping others, and I will do the same way, never retired. I have experience with Alzheimer's all stages, down syndrome, autistics, quadriplegics, lime brain disorder, aggressive alcoholics, blind people,...

Joan R. says "We hired Lila to manage our home 8 or 9 years ago. Lila does everything and is wonderful to work with-helpful, dependable, honest, and a self-starter. 5...

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  • The average post rate is $21.00/hr as of June 2025

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

Sibila J.

Sibi is patient, reliable and just really great with kids! Anyone would be lucky to have her!

- Gina T.

Dayanna B.

Dayanna is very caring and loving to our children. She works incredibly hard and takes her job and responsibilities very seriously. She is...

- Stefanie J.

Amanda F.

Amanda was great. On time, professional. Quickly helped my two children acclimate to her. She drove them home safely. My children were...

- Care member

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