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Miriam S.

Bridgeport, CT

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$30/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
carpooling
Hello I'm an educator with 20years' experience caring for infants, toddlers, and children with special needs. I spent the last six years with a family in Wilton, CT, where I planned crafts, cooked meals, and used calm, respectful communication instead of punishment. I'm now seeking a part time where I can bring patience,...
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Bridgeport, CT

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$20/hr
5 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
Nurturing children's potential is my passion. For five years, I have provided engaging care for children of all ages, from infants to pre-teens. My background includes Early Child Development coursework and experience supporting children with special needs. I am a certified teacher with First Aid Training and CPR Training. I...
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Molly C From Oxford, CT

Oxford, CT

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$18/hr
8 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
Hello! I'm Molly, I am 23 years old and living in New Haven County. I am an energetic and active person who absolutely loves working with kids! I was a dancer all through high school as well as participated in numerous theater productions so I love creating fun artistic activities for the children I care for. In my free time I...
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Bridgeport, CT

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$17/hr
6 years experience
My name is Brenna I am a sophomore nursing student at Sacred Heart! I have been babysitting for over 4 years. I have babysat for many different families over the years with responsibilities such as meal prep, driving to activities, and playtime. I love to play games, watch movies, and do homework with children! I am an EMT and...
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Fairfield, CT

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$17/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
carpooling
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I've been caring for children for 20 years and have tutored math for grades k-8 for most of that time. I speak both Spanish and English and am learning Italian. I enjoy sports and the outdoors. I have a clean driving record and my own transportation. I'm an autism parent and gladly work and advocate for the special needs...
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Part-time Care Giver

Bridgeport, CT

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$10/hr
1 year experience
I am amazing with children and have been working with children all my life. I have six nephews and I used to babysit back in 2008. I recently just started getting paid for babysitting. I am the co-president of the youth at my church. I volunteer with a girl scout troop. I also help out with the kids at a music school in...
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Bridgeport, CT

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$22/hr
3 years experience
I am 26 years old, fluent in both English and Spanish. Have a degree in Paralegal Studies and Early Childhood Education Certification. On top of babysitting, I've previously tutored middle school students in subjects like math and reading. Have experience with mild autism, as my younger brother by 10 years grew up with it. . and...
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All-Ages Babysitter | Special Needs Experience | Active & Outdoorsy

Fairfield, CT

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$17/hr
5 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
Hi, I'm Michaela! I'm 19 years old with over five years of babysitting experience. As the oldest of four, I grew up caring for my three younger brothers from infancy through their teen years. I've also worked three years as a regular sitter for families with 2-3 children, handling after-school routines, homework help, and trips...
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Meet Jalina

Ansonia, CT

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$17/hr
7 years experience
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hi my name is Jalina. I have 6 years of childcare experience including of 3 years of teaching and directing youth theater from ages 4-17, and 6 years of nannying and babysitting ages infant to 16. I'm great with kids and animals, have a reliable car, first aid and CPR certified, as well am epi pen and inhaler administration...
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Special Needs Care Provider

Derby, CT

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$10/hr
5 years experience
I have worked with MS and Cerebral Palsy patients as young as 12 years old. I enjoy what I do; it makes me happy to see that I made a difference in someone else's life by providing the care they deserve. I like to make sure they are comfortable and happy so I can leave happy at the end of my care. I'm working at an...
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Fairfield, CT

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$25/hr
6 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
I have experience working with school-age children as well as raising my own three sons. I have also worked with children and adults with learning challenges in the home, school and community-based settings. I am also a parent of a special needs adult person who understands the complexities of the population.
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I Have Worked In Multiple Different Settings With Children Of All Needs. I Started At The Age Of 19.

Ansonia, CT

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$30/hr
10 years experience
I'd describe my personality as a fun, loving bubble person, 10 plus years of experience. I like working with kids because they bring my joy, and it's important for your children to have love from others. I'm looking for a job that I have stability dependability, understanding, and willingness to work with the nanny. I...
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Trumbull, CT

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$16/hr
Hello ! My name is Amanda. I am a 21-year-old neuroscience student. I aspire to be a children's speech pathologist! I had an amazing job at Duckpond Daycare in Milford CT as a floater - so I was able to experience working in nurseries of infants from 6 weeks old to classrooms of preschoolers! This position allowed me to train...
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Personal Care / Experienced Special Needs PCA

Bridgeport, CT

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$20/hr
3 years experience
Hi Guys, I'll start off with a little about myself. I'm 27 years old, compassionate, hardworking, patient, and over all just a caretaker at heart. I always want to help improve daily life as much as I can. I'm also a huge animal lover, so pets are no issue. I've gained tons of experience working for St. Vincents Hospital day...
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Companion Caregiver

Fairfield, CT

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$15/hr
3 years experience
Passionate, committed, dedicated companion/caregiver focused on supporting you and your loved one. Experience working with individuals with memory impairments, motor deficits, and developmental disabilities. Provide in home support with living skills and community based services for shopping, errands and doctor visits. I look...
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Registered Behavior Technician

Bridgeport, CT

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$30/hr
10 years experience
Hi! I'm Jaz! I have been working with individuals with Autism and Multiple Handicap since the age of 16. I have worked paid and professionally with twice exceptional individuals for 12 years now. I believe every moment is a learning opportunity. I have been successful in extinguishing behaviors, shaping behaviors, modifying...
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Nanny

Derby, CT

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$17/hr
13 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
Hello there, My name is Josiphina. I am 27 soon to be 28 I am a mom of 4 children 11, 10, 8& 6years old. I have about 14 years plus child care experience, caring for children in and outside of family. I am comfortable caring for multiple children at a time, as well as special needs kids. I at the age of 21 had a son born with a...
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Nurturing The Future

Stratford, CT

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$30/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
Hi, my name is Avadeen, and I'm interested in your job posting. I have over 10 years experience as a babysitter and also an experience preschool teacher having worked with preschool to high school students and students with special needs. I am a holder of a Bachelor's degree in Education and a Masters degree in Special...
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I Have Experience With Children With Special Needs.

Milford, CT

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$20/hr
10 years experience
I have experience in adls feeding changing and transfers. I have years experience in private homecare. very reliable. own child has autism
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Caregiver

Sandy Hook, CT

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$17/hr
10 years experience
My experience caring for those with special needs is with my beautiful niece with Down Syndrome. I have helped my niece with everyday activities. We have learned to cook and bake meals for the family. We learned to swim, play sports, arts & crafts from painting to building bird houses. Anything that would put a smile on her...
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