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Elizabeth C.

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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Nanny Seeking Part or Full-time Job

Waterbury, CT

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
Hi! I'm Sarah, and I've always had a heart for caregiving. I have years of experience working with children of all ages-from infants to teenagers-including children with special needs. I've also been a caregiver for the elderly, which I found incredibly meaningful. In addition to caregiving, I offer pet sitting and run a small...
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Fun And Friendly Caregiver

Beacon Falls, CT

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$17/hr
10 years experience
Transportation
errands
light cleaning
meal prep
respite care
+ 1 more
I took care of three clients with special needs. I worked there for six years, I helped with bathing, food preparation, house chores, and taking the clients to doctor appointments. I also took care of two clients from Care. com. One for three years and the other for two years. I love to talk, and I'm a happy and upbeat person.
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Experienced Special Needs Provider

Naugatuck, CT

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$17/hr
9 years experience
I started caring for special needs children in 1999 in the school system. I found it to be quite challenging although extremely rewarding. I have then went on to obtain my CNA certificate and worked with the elderly in a nursing home. Currently, I work in a private group home with (10) special needs children. I feel my work...
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Responsible And Compassionate PCA

Monroe, CT

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$20/hr
3 years experience
Since my first day of being employed as a summer camp counselor, I fell in love with being able to make a difference in peoples' lives. My job included creating a fun atmosphere for groups of up to 12 children at a time while providing guidance and enforcing safety and good behavior. Right now, I am currently employed as a PCA...
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Oxford, CT

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$19/hr
Hello, I'm Josiane, married, mother of two boys. I am a humble, affectionate, dedicated, punctual, honest, cheerful person. I like animals and drinking coffee. I'm Brazilian and my husband is from Oklahoma, we currently live in Oxford CT. I am allowed to work in the USA. I graduated from college in Brazil, I have 10 years of...
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The Best Care For Your Children!

Brookfield, CT

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$30/hr
3 years experience
Nanny available as full time caregiver and house manager. Experience with children from newborn to teens. Also extensive background in Special Needs care and house management.
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Childcare Teacher

Naugatuck, CT

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$16/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
light cleaning
I have worked in childcare for over 10 years. I have experience with all ages starting as young as newborns. I also have experience with special needs children. I am CPR and first aid certified.
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Experienced Child Care Director and School-Aged Teacher with Endless Energy and Love for the Outdoors

Newtown, CT

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$20/hr
10 years experience
I have a BA with a double major in Art and Elementary Education. I have been a preschool teacher then Director, and the Supervisor of Youth and Family Programming for a local community center. I have had the opportunity to include special needs students in my after-school classes and in the large day camp I directed. Every...
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Caring For Any Child

Seymour, CT

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$10/hr
2 years experience
I have worked a special needs class for a year with kid, ages 4 to 6-years-old with classes averaging between 7 to 10 children. For the last 6 months, I also have watched a 16-year-old boy with Down sydome who also has autism. After school and when Parents go out on dates .
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Experienced Preschool Director

Newtown, CT

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$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
meal prep
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We all have a life purpose, a special calling, and mine is teaching children! You love your kids and when you can not be with them you want the absolute best for them. Look no more, I am right here! I will make sure everyone is safe, happy and that they laugh and have fun. We can do arts and crafts, build tracks for Hot Wheels,...
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Beacon Falls, CT

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$20/hr
Hi! I'm Samara, and I'm passionate about providing thoughtful, reliable care for children of all ages and abilities. I'm currently pursuing a Master's in Healthcare Administration and have hands-on experience as a Behavior Technician working with children diagnosed with Autism, ranging from ages 3 to 19. This role has deepened...
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Waterbury, CT

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$20/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Experienced in providing care for some physical and mental disabilities over 5years working knowledge and experience.
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Molly C From Oxford, CT

Oxford, CT

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$18/hr
8 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
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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Waterbury, CT

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
travel
I am 42 yrs old. I have 17 yrs of experience caring for children, ages ranging from 0-3 months to 14 yrs old. My nanny/babysitting experience started with my nieces and nephew as well as neighborhood families. I am the oldest child in my family, so I always helped my mother when needed. My responsibilities included changing...
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Long Time Caregiver With Special Needs Experience Looking For Long Term Employment Locally.

Woodbury, CT

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$20/hr
10 years experience
I've been in the medical field since 2001. I started out in nursing homes caring for the elderly then switched into personal in home care due to how I saw how people were treated in those facilities. I went back to school in 2006 and received my medical assisting degree. From there I went into working in offices but quickly went...
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Full Time Caregiver Available

Waterbury, CT

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$17/hr
2 years experience
I have had two years of experience caring for a special needs child at a Girl Scout Camp in Connecticut. I also have two young cousins who are functioning well with ADHD that I spend quite a bit of time with. I am also an infant/toddler teacher at my church. I love to spend time with children, no matter what their learning style...
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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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I'll Go Above And Beyond As Long As It Remains Professional.

Waterbury, CT

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$25/hr
1 year experience
Transportation
I have been working with people for over a decade now. I've been a life skills coach, a residential manager and I now work as a Para Professional II in the school system working with children who have special needs. I'd describe my personality as reliable, calm & helpful. I like caring for seniors because I feel as things are...
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