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Katherine R.

North Franklin, CT

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$17/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
travel
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
Hi! My name is Katherine! I have been caring for kids since I was 14. I have also worked in daycares and at a school for kids with special needs before moving out here! I love the outdoors, crafts, and pets!
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Weekend/Summertime Babysitter

Manchester, CT

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$17/hr
4 years experience
Swimming supervision
travel
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
I have been babysitting since I was 11 years old. My youngest siblings were born when I was 11 and I helped raise them until where they are now. Diapers and all. I also have years of experience outside my own family babysitting for all ages. I do have experience with children of special needs or medical needs. I am no stranger...
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Norwich, CT

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$22/hr
8 years experience
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
grocery shopping
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hi everyone, I'm Hannah! I'm a reliable and patient person. I have been working with children my entire life. I have childcare experience ranging from ages 5 months old up to 17 years old. I have a lot of special needs experience as well (autism spectrum specifically). I took child growth + development classes in school, as...
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Dedicated Home Health Aide

Manchester, CT

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$30/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
hospice services
light cleaning
errands
dementia
+ 1 more
I am a compassionate and dedicated caregiver with over 8 years of experience providing personalized, high quality care. I am passionate about building trusting relationships and enhancing the well-being of those I support. My background includes servicing as a lead Caregiver managing teams for 24/7 care when needed. I have...
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Manchester, CT

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Compassionate and experienced House Manager over 16 years of experience supporting individuals with special needs across all age groups, from children to older adults. Now I'm currently working in the hospital as Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA). Skilled in providing hands-on care for individuals with Down syndrome, autism,...
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Colchester, CT

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$18/hr
10 years experience
I have over 15 years of childcare experience, from newborns to teenagers. I was an educational assistant at a school that specializes in autism spectrum disorder as well as extreme behavioral problems for 5 years. The children/teens I worked with were low functioning and many were non-verbal and required assistance with every...
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Emily B- Part-Time To Full-Time Nanny

Somers, CT

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$20/hr
3 years experience
Meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
grocery shopping
carpooling
I'm a recent graduate of UConn and am starting an accelerated second-degree nursing program at Endicott College in the Fall of 2025! I have strong interests in pediatric nursing as I have always had a passion for making positive impacts on the lives of children and aiding in their development into strong and confident...
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Summer Time Care Provider

Brooklyn, CT

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$17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
Hi! My name is Mikaela and I hold a Master's Degree in School Counseling and currently work as full-time high school counselor. I am looking for some possible evening babysitting as well as weekend and/or date night jobs! I have many years of experience with children of all ages from 6 weeks to teenagers and watching up to 5...
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Certified Teacher Providing Child Care

Canterbury, CT

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$17/hr
6 years experience
I found that I was passionate about teaching special needs children during my internship in college. I worked with special needs children for 3 years including working one on one with a child with Down Syndrome in his home for two years.
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Norwich, CT

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$15/hr
2 years experience
I have experience working for DDS as a support for individuals with developmental disabilities as well as physical disabilities. I also have CNA experience working with adolescents of the same nature. I also have a 2-year-old son with severe ASD who is nonverbal so I have some sign language experience as well.
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Glastonbury, CT

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$17/hr
Becoming a mom one day is a dream of mine, I believe it's one of the most important things you can do with your life. Growing up in a large family of 5 kids, including my youngest sister with autism and Down syndrome, taught me patience and adaptability. I cared for her ever since I became old enough, earning the title of Mom #2...
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South Windsor, CT

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$17/hr
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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Vernon Rockville, CT

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$19/hr
9 years experience
I have worked in the health care field for 9+ years. I have experience with working with adults with disabilities and cognitive delays. Personal I have a son that has autism, ADHD & DMDD. I believe that just because someone has a disability it doesn't define them. I treat everyone I take care of like they were my own family. I...
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Taftville, CT

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$25/hr
4 years experience
Respite care
light cleaning
meal prep
hospice services
errands
+ 1 more
I've been doing home care for about 4 years now. I have experience with hospice, dementia, special needs, etc.
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Central Village, CT

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$25/hr
8 years experience
Experienced in caregiving and quick to learn. Kind, compassionate, creative, intuitive, musical. Detail oriented and organized. My experience comes from caring for my sister who sustained a brain injury in 2012 and became wheelchair bound and non-verbal. She has lived with my mother since 2015. My mother is a registered nurse...
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East Hartford, CT

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$18/hr
Meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
I have experienced with people with special needs over 4yrs. Socialization, Errands, Activities, Movies, enjoy outdoors.
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Plainfield, CT

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$14/hr
5 years experience
Meal prep
transportation
light cleaning
errands
dementia
Hello! I have worked in residential homes for special needs clients as well as for elderly clients. I am patient and attentive and thoroughly enjoy helping and taking care of people.
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Experience

Stafford Springs, CT

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$20/hr
3 years experience
With over a decade of hands-on experience, I've been caring for children since I was 11, I've loved every moment. From babysitting to working in licensed childcare centers, I've supported children of all ages, including those with special needs such as autism, cerebral palsy, and schizophrenia. My passion comes from a personal...
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Glastonbury, CT

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$18/hr
5 years experience
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
grocery shopping
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hi, my name is Allyson and I am an 18-year-old high school graduate. I love working with kids, especially when it comes to activities such as playing games, making crafts, and baking. I have been babysitting my younger brothers since I was pretty young, and since then I have babysat for several families for kids ages 7-13,...
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Norwich, CT

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$25/hr
3 years experience
I am a certified teacher from infant to prek in Massachusetts. I have an updated first aid and CPR certification. I'm a psychology student who is also working as an ABA therapist going through the training to receive my RBT certification.
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