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Emily

East Haddam, CT

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$45/hr
10 years experience
Errands
home modification
light cleaning
meal prep
mobility assistance
+ 1 more
I'd describe my personality as happy, outgoing and uplifting! I like caring for seniors because they are a wealth of information and always have so much to offer us younger folks if we give them the time and open our minds. I'm looking for a job that allows me to help an elderly person on a daily basis. I started caring...
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Special Education K-12 Teacher Available For Part-time Caregiving

Mystic, CT

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$20/hr
2 years experience
Special education teacher for the last 2 years in an elementary school setting. Worked with high need students as well as specific learning disabilities. Have experience working with children of all ages.
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Chaplin, CT

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$20/hr
6 years experience
I worked full-time as an aide for middle aged twins who had Developmental Disabilities and Muscular Dystrophy. This position ended recently when the twins passed away within 2 months of each other. In my role as an aide, I assist with ADLs and with both a respiratory and exercise program, escorted them into the community and to...
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Groton, CT

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Worked as direct care and direct support with individuals with mentally disabilities for 10 years. I've worked one on one with many behavioral individuals, seizure protocols, etc
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CNA, Special Needs Teacher, Regular Teacher

Willimantic, CT

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$20/hr
Dementia
errands
hospice services
light cleaning
live-in home care
+ 1 more
--- *Caregiver | 5+ Years of Experience* Compassionate and reliable caregiver with over five years of dedicated experience providing personal and medical support to elderly and disabled clients in home and assisted-living settings. Skilled in assisting with activities of daily living including bathing, dressing, meal...
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Colchester, CT

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$18/hr
4 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
caring for children has been a meaningful part of my life since my first job at 15. I've worked in multiple childcare and daycare settings and am comfortable caring for several children at once while creating a safe, nurturing, and structured environment. In 2021, after having my daughter, I continued my education and became a...
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Plainfield, CT

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$22/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hi, I'm Maya! I'm an experienced caregiver and current toddler teacher at a preschool, where I create a safe, engaging, and nurturing environment for young children. I work full-time during the day, so I'm available for date nights, weekends, and weeknight evenings. I love supporting families during those times when an extra...
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Storrs Mansfield, CT

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$22/hr
4 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
I am a 20-year-old senior at UConn, majoring in Speech, Language and hearing sciences (SLP to be)! I currently am a personal care assistant for a 23-year-old male who has special needs, is blind, mobility issues and has severe epilepsy. This august will mark five years, however he attends a day program during the summer and I am...
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Mother Of 6, Grandmother Of 17

Niantic, CT

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$16/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
I'm an extremely active, fun-loving mother of 6 (now adult) children and 17 grandchildren. I enjoy outdoor activities, creative play, helping out around the house and just generally caring for others. I'm an avid gardener and enjoy sharing my love for nature with both children and adults. I'm excited to spend my days seeing the...
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New London, CT

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$20/hr
4 years experience
Dementia
errands
hospice services
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
4 year's experience as a nurse with dementia patients and elderly. Previously a caregiver for special needs elderly in Massachusetts.
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Groton, CT

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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
travel
Hey! I'm Marrisa, I'm 29, and currently a nanny to an almost 5-year-old, who I've been with for the past 4 years. Prior to this job, I have worked at daycares, and a high school, with various babysitting jobs in between. I was mostly in infant and toddler classrooms, but I have experience with preschool ages as well. I have...
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Community Habilitation Worker

Storrs Mansfield, CT

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$10/hr
1 year experience
I have been a community habilitation worker for an 11-year-old girl with autism and ADHD. I also have experience babysitting a child who had autism. I became passionate about helping children with special needs because I had an older brother who was special needs and realized the importance of connecting to them.
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Dietitian With Childcare Experience

Waterford, CT

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$25/hr
2 years experience
Seeking part-time or occasional work caring for children who may or may not have specific needs such as medication administration, tube feeding, autism, allergies, or other needs. I also hbave experience as a special education paraprofesdional as well.
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Human Laugh Generator

Storrs Mansfield, CT

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$13/hr
5 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi! Growing up with 4 siblings, I have lots of experience babysitting and taking care of kids. In addition, I have been teaching swim lessons for 4 years and just hit my 200th kid last summer. I am first aid and CPR certified and I have experience professionally working with children with special needs. I look forward to meeting...
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Babysitter/Nanny

Willimantic, CT

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$17/hr
9 years experience
Craft assistance
travel
Summer is right around the corner! I am a responsible and experienced nanny/babysitter looking for a family to work with over the summer. I have 9 years of experience sitting for children ages newborn to young teens, as well as experience working at a summer camp for ages 3-15. I have extensive experience working with children...
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Experienced PCA

Columbia, CT

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$20/hr
2 years experience
I have experience working as a PCA with my brain-injured uncle. My uncle requires a lot of support to get through his day, and I helped with that. One of his daily struggles is his memory impairment. He needs help to regulate his daily food intake and to coordinate activities. I also supported with personal care, such as;...
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Groton, CT

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$22/hr
7 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
As a childcare provider with seven years of experience, I am passionate about fostering children's growth and development. My previous babysitting and education roles have equipped me with valuable skills to care for children with patience, creativity, and friendliness. I prioritize open communication with parents, offering...
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Aline

Groton, CT

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$22/hr
6 years experience
I have experience taking care for disabilities people. I'm respectful and honest, very patient and love my job I help with ADl. shower tranfering and feeding Also like to learn other skills if the Family offer their way they like to take care
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Compassionate Caregiver

East Haddam, CT

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$22/hr
10 years experience
Dementia
errands
light cleaning
meal prep
respite care
+ 1 more
Hello! My life experience and professional experience is mainly with children, but I recently began visiting the elderly through church and learned how rewarding this line of work can be. I enjoy talking with elderly people and learning from their life experiences. In my work with children and those with special needs, I have...
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Experiences Special Needs Professional

Danielson, CT

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$17/hr
1 year experience
I formerly worked in a group home for adolescents with disabilities. This involved daily care including bathing assistance, getting ready for the day, putting them to bed, medication administration, etc. The adolescents in the home had a variety of impairments from down syndrome and cerebral palsy to autism and behavioral...
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