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Letticia L.

Brookfield, CT

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$25/hr
20 years experience
Meal prep
personal care
light cleaning
errands
respite care
+ 1 more
Supporting adults and seniors' well-being is my passion. My experiences helping my grandmother and volunteering at my church solidified my desire to become a caregiver. I have three years of experience providing respite care, transportation, and personal care. I also assist with errands, light housekeeping, and meal preparation....
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Paraprofessional

Seymour, CT

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$18/hr
I have been a special education paraprofessional for 4 years at a school in Bridgeport. I am experienced with adhd, autism and seizure disorders
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Great Care Giver

Derby, CT

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$17/hr
5 years experience
I am an excellent companionship friendly person that loves to help out. I recently care for L women that Ive grown fund of, she taught me a lot while working for her and we build a relationship that made me realize how life is short and how we can loose people in a blank of an eye. Helping people became my passion and I always...
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Bethel, CT

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$17/hr
3 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
Hi my name is Brianna and I am a very outgoing energetic person. I have experience with children from newborns all the way up to 13. I am very reliable and would take good care of your children. I also don't mind pets. I love arts and crafts and playing outside. I also have experience with special needs.
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Monroe, CT

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$23/hr
I am new to special needs care. I have a grandson with special needs as I am hands on with him weekly and I am involved with his care at times. I have a natural ability to stay calm and understand others. I have compassion and empathy and a soft spot to help others.
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Senior Care

Southbury, CT

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$28/hr
8 years experience
Errands
light cleaning
dementia
companionship
meal prep
+ 1 more
I'm an experienced caregiver, former CNA, and household manager returned to the home care field after running family businesses for the past 20 years. Caring, intelligent, patient, well-organized, very dependable, and excellent at multi-tasking, with a strong background in travel, music and crafts. Experienced with infants,...
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Shelton, CT

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$25/hr
15 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
grocery shopping
With 15 years of experience, I'm passionate about fostering children's growth. As a certified special education teacher, I specialize in working with children who have special needs. I'm patient, creative, and friendly, and I believe daily communication with families is key. I use tools like daily news reports, Remind, and...
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Seymour, CT

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$35/hr
7 years experience
Meal prep
travel
light cleaning
grocery shopping
I am a reliable, patient, and organized professional with experience supporting both children and young adults, including individuals with special needs such as autism and Down syndrome. I naturally create a calm, structured, and safe environment while also being warm, engaging, and attentive to each child's needs. I also have...
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Bethel, CT

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$19/hr
10 years experience
I am available to start right away. I live in Bethel. I have lots of experience caring for children and seniors. Loving, caring , patient and reliable. I have a very sunny disposition always Try and keep a smile on my face and a positive attitude. Look forward to working with you. Sincerely, Polly
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Brookfield, CT

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$20/hr
5 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
grocery shopping
craft assistance
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi! I'm Karol and I am very interested in the opportunity to care for your children. I have almost 2 years of experience as an au pair in the United States and 4 years of experience in Colombia caring for children , including infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. I support daily routines, learning, and emotional development. I...
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Petite, Passionate, And Patient:)

Southbury, CT

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$28/hr
10 years experience
Hello I'm Taylor! I just moved to Southbury. I would say I am a go with the flow person, but I love a schedule at the same time. My older sibling is on the spectrum. So you can say I know what it takes to provide and support each other. In my free time I am a nanny. Which this job I am selected by my agency to kids in special...
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Special Needs Caregiver

Bridgewater, CT

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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
The spirit, enthusiasm and connection that I have for children and adults with special needs and that they have for me, is so evident in person and so hard to show in words. They have always been an important part of my life. After graduation with a BS degree in Recreation, I worked as the Camp Director for Children with special...
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Bethel, CT

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$20/hr
4 years experience
Hello! My name is Yamilet and I have several years of experience caring for children ages 3 and up. I have a strong background working with children with special needs, including those with Down syndrome, autism, and developmental delays. Since I was 18 years old, I have worked at a center for children with special needs, where...
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Part Time Caregiver Available

Brookfield, CT

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$17/hr
8 years experience
I am currently a resource teacher for students in kindergarten through 3rd grade. I have experience working with students in middle and high school as well. I have a background in Autism and Developmental delays.
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Southbury, CT

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
meal prep
+ 1 more
Nurturing children and supporting their families is what I'm passionate about. For the last many years, I've been dedicated to providing reliable childcare. I hold a graduate degree and am comfortable caring for children of all ages, from infants to pre-teens and beyond. I also have extensive experience with special needs...
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Home Care Aide/Nanny For Special Needs

Shelton, CT

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$15/hr
10 years experience
I've cared for an autistic child for a few years. I have also cared for a young adult with MS and CP. I'm a CNA /PTA and I've worked in the medical field for 15 years. I love to work with people doing patient care. I just left a job that kept me confined to a desk all day.
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Special Needs

Brookfield, CT

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$17/hr
In 2019 I was an intern for 4 weeks in South Africa where I assisted in gross motor development for children with autism, cerebral palsy and down syndrome. In May of 2022 I went back to South Africa to intern at School for Autistic Learners, where I worked under the supervision of the occupational therapist. I led group...
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Responsible And Reliable Registered Nurse

Bridgeport, CT

5.0(1)
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$50/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi there! My name is Tatjana and I am in my mid 30s, RN Licensed in the State of Connecticut, and I have over 10+ years of Nanny experience. I have babysat children of all ages including twins, multiples, and special needs children. I am CPR, First Aid, and BLS Certified. I have my own vehicle and I am a nonsmoker. I currently...

Sarah K. says "Tatjana worked for us for over a year. We only let go of her because I quit my job and could no longer afford a nanny. She was very much a part of our...

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Nanny

Fairfield, CT

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Travel
meal prep
grocery shopping
I'm passionate about helping children grow and develop, and I have 8 years of experience as a childcare provider. I'm patient, calm, creative, imaginative, and friendly, and I'm very comfortable enforcing household rules. I'm also experienced with special needs children and have First Aid Training and CPR Training. I believe...

Lisa O. says "Stephanie was lovely and we would definitely use her again!"

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