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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Southbury, CT
The average rate is $13/hr as of April 2024
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years
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I am a special education teacher in New Britain, CT at a Therapeutic Day School and I have experience with children with mild to severe special needs. I teach dance and love sharing my passion for the arts with our youth. I have been babysitting and nannying for 11 years on and off depending on my work schedule. I am trained in...
Recent review:
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Really cannot say enough great things about Zoe. She FAR EXCEEDED my expectations. Always on time, always creative with teaching my kids new things, took on extra responsibilities beyond what I asked her to...
Reviewed by Donnasue G.
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I am extremely passionate about taking care of others. Making someone else day a little easier makes mine a little better! I believe that everyone deserveAs to live a fulfilling life with any necessary assistance. Accessibility is important to me and I hope to make life more accessible for those who lack the capabilities or have...
Zoe A.
Southbury, CT
$20-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
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I am a CT Certified Special Educator K-12 and have 7 years of teaching experience in public and therapeutic day schools. have worked with children and adults with special needs for the last 10 years and I am very passionate about the population. I believe their abilities are vast and that each individual with special needs...
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Hello! I am a school-based RBT who is seeking summer work. I love kids and work with them every day! Due to my profession I have years of experience working with children of all kinds, and have extensive training in working with individuals with special needs. I have also recently obtained my master's degree in psychology and am...
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Hello, my name is Alana and I am 19 years old. I am currently a rising sophomore at College. I graduated from High School in 2022 and spent four years on a girls swim team. In the past I have been certified by the Red Cross as a lifeguard. I have a driver's license and a car. I am patient, kind and hardworking. I am comfortable...
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Nicole K.
Southbury, CT
$10-20/hr • 4 yrs exp
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I am a recent graduate from UNCW with a degree in biology and minor in education. I have experience working closely with seniors with Dementia and Alzheimer's, special needs, cancer and severe Rheumatoid Arthritis. I've handled basic self care, medication assistance and handling, errands, exercise, appointments, bills and all...
Ryan T.
Naugatuck, CT
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
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Childcare is my craft. I have experience with infants, toddlers, teens, special needs. I believe in going above and beyond for my families as children are my passion in life. Safety, well being and education are my top priorities for children I work with. Along with lots of fun!
Recent reviews:
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Ryan is a fantastic nanny! She provides all inclusive services for our family - primarily watching our youngest from the time he was 5 months old to over 1 year old as well as my 3 year old when he's not in his...
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Shaelynn T.
Monroe, CT
$16-36/hr • 5 yrs exp
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I have 5 years of experience. I can help with Travel and Laundry. most of my experience is with special needs children as well as kids with ADHD. Although i'm not officially certified, I can handle emergency situations as well as taking care of children with minor medical needs.
Recent reviews:
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Shaelynn is very reliable, punctual & friendly. She worked with me regarding my schedule & is readily available. My three year old Daughter adored Shaelynn & continued to ask for her even after leaving. Lastly,...
Reviewed by Re-jana B.
Joann D.
Monroe, CT
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Professional And Experienced Care Provided - All Types Of Care
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I am a State of CT Registered Certified Nurses Aide with over 19+ years experience in all phases of home care such as Hospice, Dementia, Alzheimer's, Elder Care, Handicapped, Dept of Mental Rehab, Down Syndrome, Combative Patients, Special Needs Children. During my years as a C. N. A., I have received many Awards and Letters...
Recent reviews:
4.0
Joann was a companion for a few months to our elderly parent before they started hospice. She provided great conversation, daily care, including light house keeping. She is very caring and knowledgeable of...
Reviewed by Valerie F.
Courtney C.
Sandy Hook, CT
$20-30/hr • 6 yrs exp
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Greetings! My name is Courtney and I am a female, looking to get back into direct care in a part time capacity. I come to Care. com with 5+ years experience working with an aging population with disabilities, both mental and physical. With my experience as a care giver to others, as well as my own innate capabilities as a...
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Hello, my name is Vanessa. I have many years experience as a Nanny. I've worked in an in-home daycare, a daycare center, and as a private Nanny. I've worked with children ages 4 months through 12 years old in a professional setting. I also have several nieces and a nephew (with special needs) that I enjoy spending time with and...
Recent review:
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Vanessa was a wonderful caregiver to our infant son for four months this spring. He absolutely loved her and she was so attentive to him! She got him on a great schedule, played with him all of the time, and...
Reviewed by Morgan W.
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My career includes working with people with both physical and mental handicaps. I have specialized and focused my experience for past 10+ years with clients who have limited mobility and/or dementia.
Recent review:
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I worked for and with Laurie in a residential setting for people with serious and persistent psychiatric illness and special needs. As a manager of the program and especially as a caregiver, her commitment to...
Reviewed by Stephen Z.
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I am a certified babysitter for years. I love children of all ages and have experience watching them. I am available to help with school work. I can offer overnight care, and am good with animals so they are not a problem. I also have experience with some special needs kids. I do have a job but I do not work weekday mornings and...
Recent review:
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Isabelle has become one of the family! She is easygoing and if available, ready for unplanned circumstances. She is fantastic with my boys (3 and 1.5 years old) and the 2 large dogs(Rottie and German...
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I know how hard it can be to trust someone new with your little ones because I am a mom too. Rest assured that I will give the same love, care and attention to your children that I would my own. I like to play and dance to music, arts and crafts, play outside, do a sensory activity or maybe even bake a special treat.
I have...
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Tyla was great with our 3 year old daughter. She absolutely loved her. We definitely recommend hiring.
Reviewed by Brian G.
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Hello families! I am 23 years old and just recently moved back to CT from Tampa, FL. I took some time off from career nannying to try out teaching & Directing at childcare centers, I am looking to rejoin the nannying world. I am energetic, active and have a love for educating and caring for little ones!
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Recent review:
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Paige is wonderful! She has excellent communication skills and has been super flexible during a transitionary time for us which has been invaluable. She’s easygoing and goes with the flow, and always keeps our...
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Dana B.
Oxford, CT
$18/hr • 10 yrs exp
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After dedicating myself in the medical and special needs fields for 17+ years I am qualified to work with adults and seniors of varying abilities and needs.
Capable of providing a large range of care, genuinely, I am interested in helping people by encouraging emotional fulfillment through appropriate enriching activities.
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I have over 10 years of nanny experience taking care of young children for families in Redding, Darien, Newtown, and Ridgefield. I am very caring and patient with the children and they always love having me as their nanny. I love children and enjoy being with them and taking care of them. The children and I have a lot of fun...
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I began working as a home care aide when I was 21 years old. I've worked with a variety of clients with different needs, some long term and some short. I did so for a couple of years until 2015 when I began working for the NYC Dept of education as a teacher assistant. For 6 years I worked with students with special needs. I just...
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My name is Shamian, I have 6 years of experience working with children with a variation of special needs. The children I've worked with age range from 5-21 years old on on the Autism spectrum amongst other disabilities. My biggest experience would be as a mom to a beautiful 10-year-old girl. Balancing being a mom and tackling...
Dana B.
Oxford, CT
$22-28/hr • 10 yrs exp
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After dedicating myself in medical, child, and special needs fields for 17+ years I am qualified to work with adults and children of varying abilities.
Capable of providing a large range of care, genuinely, I am interested in helping people reach their full potential by encouraging learning and emotional fulfillment through...
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Southbury, CT
Zoe A.
5.0
Really cannot say enough great things about Zoe. She FAR EXCEEDED my expectations. Always on time, always creative with teaching my kids new things, took on extra responsibilities beyond what I asked her to do. Mostly, above all, all my kids felt a special relationship with her that I feel will...
- Donnasue G.
Ryan T.
5.0
Ryan is a fantastic nanny! She provides all inclusive services for our family - primarily watching our youngest from the time he was 5 months old to over 1 year old as well as my 3 year old when he's not in his toddler program. The only reason we're moving on is because our youngest will be starting...
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Shaelynn T.
5.0
Shaelynn is very reliable, punctual & friendly. She worked with me regarding my schedule & is readily available. My three year old Daughter adored Shaelynn & continued to ask for her even after leaving. Lastly, Shaelynn was very open to communication which aids in relieving any nerves regarding...
- Re-jana B.
Joann D.
4.0
Joann was a companion for a few months to our elderly parent before they started hospice. She provided great conversation, daily care, including light house keeping. She is very caring and knowledgeable of elderly care.
- Valerie F.
Vanessa C.
5.0
Vanessa was a wonderful caregiver to our infant son for four months this spring. He absolutely loved her and she was so attentive to him! She got him on a great schedule, played with him all of the time, and always let us know if he had a little fever or anything health-wise. She was so easy to...
- Morgan W.
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