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I'm a caregiver and have experience assisting anyone in need, child, teen or senior, I took care of my late special need son for 10 years and have been working with the elderly for more then 12 years. I speak 3 languages, Portuguese, Spanish and English. I like to cook, and I'm very loving and caring. If you need I can give good...
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Sarah H.


South Windsor, CT

$15-30/hr7 yrs exp

Babysitter/Respire Worker

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I have 3 years of experience as a Special Ed paraprofessional in schools and 4 years of experience as an overnight camp counselor for people of all ages with developmental disabilities. I did some respite work for 3 years for a family I met through camp which included taking their adult daughter on outings. I have experience...
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Eva H.


South Windsor, CT

$25/hr4 yrs exp

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I have 4 years of experience babysitting and taking care of children and those with special needs. I am currently a para educator at an elementary school who works with children with all sorts of needs and I can help with cooking/meal prep, laundry, light housekeeping, errands, grocery shopping, carpool, crafts, swimming...
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Jade M.


South Windsor, CT

$15-20/hr3 yrs exp

PCA

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I am a patient care aide worker of three years and I am also in college right now for nursing. I have been taking care of elders for years now. I've worked with dementia patients, bed rest patients, and special need patients. I have worked mostly in homes doing live in work where I prepare meals assist with personal care and...
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Dian F.


West Hartford, CT

$10-25/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

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My Name is Dian, I worked with the Seniors population for 20 years. I have had experience working with dementia patients, patients with colostomy care, mobility needs, medication reminders just to name a few. needs, I also worked with students with special needs for over 33 years. Helping others is my passion. I am from a large...

Recent reviews:

5.0
Caring with a difference. Personality to have and to hold

Reviewed by Carolyn C.

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Ashale I.


Vernon Rockville, CT

$23/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter Comfortable With All Ages.

5.0

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Hello families, my name is Ashale. I am an experienced nanny with 8 professional years of experience. I have a bachelors in Human Development and family studies. I also have my masters in Elementary Education. I have experience in all age groups 6 weeks to 14 years. I have experience with children with special needs, autism and...

Recent reviews:

5.0
Thorough, punctual and my kids love her

Reviewed by Care member

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Silvana C.


Hartford, CT

$20-33/hr1 yrs exp

I Love The People Who Need More Care, Help, Love. I Like To Learn Different Things.

5.0

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Hi, my name is silvanaI I offer my services like caregiver. 3 years of experience. I have car car and drivers license. I am very kind, sweet, lovely, caring, compassionate. Let me know if you are interested

Recent review:

5.0
Among the many candidates that I have interviewed, Silvana stood out as the best candidate for the services that I requested for our baby's gender reveal party. Silvana is professional, punctual, and delivers...

Reviewed by Wilfried T.

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Tiffany H.


East Hartford, CT

$24-25/hr10 yrs exp

A Little About Me:)

5.0

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Hello, My name is Tiffany! I am 26 years old I have been working as a Nanny since I was 16. I have worked with children of all ages and have experience with children who have hearing loss and special needs. I took ASL in college as my foreign language and incorporated that in my work even for hearing children as its a great tool...

Recent reviews:

5.0
Tiffany was a wonderful nanny to our infant! She was very attentive, always understood our son's cues for a bottle, change of clothes, diaper or nap. She was always able to keep him entertained without screen...

Reviewed by Ashley T.

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Julia D.


Ellington, CT

$15-25/hr4 yrs exp

Special Needs Caregiver

4.0

(1)

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Hello! Thank you for visiting my page. I have always had a soft spot in caring for those with special needs. My childhood best friend had a sister with Angelman syndrome, which sparked my interest in helping those with special needs. I went through an emergency medical technician training course, and passed my certification...

Recent review:

4.0
Julia house sat/stayed with our 12-year-old beagle. Julia was punctual, kind, caring and dependable. She kept him happy, and safe and she was able to get him to take his medication, which is not always an easy...

Reviewed by Susan H.

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Dian F.


West Hartford, CT

$18-20/hr7 yrs exp

5.0

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Hello , my name is Dian. I have been working in the field of Special Education and with Seniors for 33 years. I am passionate about helping others to improve their quality of life. I am dedicated, caring, honest and a great team player. I am looking forward to speaking with you and to share more of my skill set.
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Selena M.


West Hartford, CT

$21-25/hr7 yrs exp

Fun Energetic Caretaker !

5.0

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I have 7 years of experience. I can help with Bathing/Grooming/Hygiene and Behavior - Applied Behavior Analysis. I love kids. I have over a year of experience working with kids with psychiatric and behavioral issues at Connecticut Children's Medical Center in their behavioral health unit called Zone C. I also worked with adults...

Recent review:

5.0
Selena is a wonderful worker that takes pride in her position. She is dependable and makes sure to always help her coworkers. She also puts others first and makes sure her job is done to satisfactory...

Reviewed by Keesha G.

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Linda O.


East Hartford, CT

$18-20/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

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Open minded, compassionate, loving, caring for the people I serve, easy going, patient, kindhearted and sweet to work with.
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Jennifer K.


Manchester, CT

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Assistant Principal And Certified Reading And Special Needs Teachers For Tutoring Needs!!

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Hello! I am assistant principal in a K-2 school for 3 years now. Before that I taught special needs for 11 years. I am certified in special needs k-12, elementary education k-6 and reading K-12. I am here to help kids who need an extra hand and more support in academics.
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Michelle F.


Manchester, CT

$15-25/hr8 yrs exp

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I worked for a caring hand for 5 years. I am pca certified and currently work with a special needs woman part time.
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Joye Kell H.


Glastonbury, CT

$22-50/hr4 yrs exp

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Four years experience. 2-12 yo. Special needs. Strong driver. Patient and engaged. I love to read and hike.
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Laurie M.


Glastonbury, CT

$12-17/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Or Full Time Caregiver

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Retiree with over 20+ years experience working with children with special needs. Sufficient life skills and qualifications to meet the needs caring for children from newborn to 18 years of age. Patient, loving, responsible with impeccable driving record.
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Jessica L.


Manchester, CT

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

I'm A Kind Gentle Compassionate Patient Individual

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Years back my aunt would hire me for the summer to assist her/be the nanny for her autistic son. He was non verbal and required daily drills to be done as part of his education and learning skills. I learned a lot and knew working with children with special needs was apart of my passion. When I went to college I got my CCD.....
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Hannah P.


West Hartford, CT

$15-25/hr6 yrs exp

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I'm an incoming Tufts occupational therapy grad student seeking employment during my studies. I have always loved working with kids and hope to use my degree to help children of all abilities succeed in activities of daily living. This past school year I was a teaching assistant, working primarily with preschool-aged children....
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Amber M.


East Hartford, CT

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Summer Opportunities

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I was an Applied Behavioral Analyst Assistant within the Bloomfield Public School system. I'm currently the interim Life SKills coordinator in the district.. I also provided in home services for families through DDS and/or DCF. I work closely with families to maintain and/or develop a relationship with school/home. I have...
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Krista M.


Hartford, CT

$18-49/hr10 yrs exp

Special Education Teacher

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I have 10 years of experience. I am currently a special education teacher at Hartford hospital. I have worked with children's and adult with mental health issues, ADHD and many other things.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in South Windsor, CT

Dian F.

5.0

Dian has a experience in both service area. she is a hard worker but at the same time caring and well detailed. she has over the years left a great impression on the lives of those she has served and their families. Dian has worked for over twenty years with special needs students as well as...

- Stanley F.

Ashale I.

5.0

Thorough, punctual and my kids love her

- Care member

Silvana C.

5.0

Among the many candidates that I have interviewed, Silvana stood out as the best candidate for the services that I requested for our baby's gender reveal party. Silvana is professional, punctual, and delivers as per the expectations. I have decided to hire Silvana based on her qualifications and...

- Wilfried T.

Tiffany H.

5.0

We hired Tiffany back in 2017 to watch our son who was 9 years old and has some special needs. She did a few days a week after school as well as a Friday or Saturday for date night alternating with another sitter we hired same year. Tiffany has been amazing and we have grown together over the past 8...

- Kim P.

Julia D.

4.0

Julia house sat/stayed with our 12-year-old beagle. Julia was punctual, kind, caring and dependable. She kept him happy, and safe and she was able to get him to take his medication, which is not always an easy task! I definitely recommend, and would hire Julia again.

- Susan H.

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