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Jenna D.
Unionville, CT
$20-50/hr • 3 yrs exp
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I worked as a childcare worker for 2 years and as a lead preschool teacher in the USA for 1 year. I am currently working as a special education para teacher in preschool and elementary public schools. I also worked in clinics as BT and RBT.
I developed skills in supporting special needs children, their apprenticeships, and...
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I worked as a childcare worker for 2 years in France and as a lead preschool teacher in the USA for 1 year.
I developed skills in supporting typical and special needs children, their apprenticeships, and their overall care (games and education, safety, care, and nutrition). My responsibilities were picking the children up from...
Dian F.
West Hartford, CT
$10-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
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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...
5.0
"Caring with a difference. Personality to have and to hold"
Reviewed by Carolyn C.
Sarah O.
Newington, CT
$18-22/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
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Hi! My name is Sarah and I have a Masters Degree in Applied Behavior Analysis. I have been working with children for over 5 years in a variety of settings from daycares, elementary schools to outplacement schools and have been babysitting since I was 13! I currently work at an elementary school as a registered behavior...
5.0
"Sarah is an amazing educator! We were very lucky to have her nanny our two kids this spring. She kept them engaged with games, projects and crafts and helped our kindergartner with her remote learning. She is...
Reviewed by Maggie C.
Ramona H.
Bristol, CT
$25/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
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Hello! My Name is Ramona and I am available for all sittings! (child, dog, or house)
Some background about me is I've been working in childcare for roughly 5 years. Since 2020 I have worked with multiple families as a nanny, on a schedule or on an as needed basis. I have taken a plethora of college classes pertaining to children...
5.0
"Watched my 3 y/o for some months and wish we could've kept her around but my schedule changed."
Reviewed by Tenniel H.
Victoria H.
New Hartford, CT
$10-15/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
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I have been babysitting for about four years and have cared for children of all ages. I've watched up to four kids at a time and have always loved my job as a sitter. I also have worked at a kid's birthday place for three years and am very experienced in caring for and attending to children. I also have many younger kids in my...
5.0
"We absolutely loved Tory watching our 2 year old son this summer! He always loved seeing her and we knew he was being well cared for and played with!"
Reviewed by Matthew F.
Amy G.
Southington, CT
$22/hr • 10 yrs exp
3.0
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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...
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.
5.0
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I provide compassion, kind, skilled, holistic in home caregiving services and go way beyond my responsibilities for elderly, disabled and special needs people. I'm a certified by social services for in home caregiving with special training for 25 years in holistic healing modalities. I am a gourmet cook and can prepare menus...
5.0
"Andrea is a sweet, gentle spirit that brought reassurance to us when we had to find temporary care for out little one while working on a project in CT. She was punctual, reliable, and I felt safe leaving my...
Reviewed by Keiana R.
Kristen M.
West Hartford, CT
$18-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Nanny Excited To Help You With Your Children!
4.5
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Hi families, my name is Kristen, and I am a seasoned nanny ready to help you with your young children. I have extensive experience caring for children of all ages, as well as with families of multiples(most recently with toddler twins), and children with special needs.
I am an older nanny I suppose, but do not let my age deter...
5.0
"Kristen has been an asset for the family. She has for the last year or so looked after my two kids ,4 year and 2 year, with warmth, compassion, patience and care. Her contribution to our family becomes all more...
Reviewed by Abhishek P.
Holli D.
Bristol, CT
$15-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Nanny Looking To Care For Your Child(ren) F/T Or P/T
5.0
(1)
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Hello, my name is Holli. I have a degree in Early Childhood/Elementary Education as well as some graduate courses completed. I have experience in a variety of classrooms with children from preschool through fifth grade and I have nannied/babysat for children ranging from newborn to 10 years of age. I spent a year volunteering...
5.0
"Holli was my Nanny for many years. She is a smart, dependable and is great with children. Her exceptional knowledge with child education Enables her to also be an educator so the child learns while exploring...
Reviewed by Kylie O.
5.0
(2)
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Hello there and thank you for visiting my profile! As the daughter of two elementary school teachers, I have grown up assisting and observing public school classrooms on a consistent basis. My parents modeled (and still do) exceptional educational environments that promoted creativity, kindness, and critical thinking in their...
5.0
"Julia was an amazing nanny for me while I was traveling with my husband and infant and needed to hire a sitter for two separate evenings, with very limited notice and no other resource but care.com. I had very...
Reviewed by Zoe J.
Mylinda G.
Farmington, CT
$15-20/hr • 5 yrs exp
4.7
(3)
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I start each day expecting the best and preparing for the worst. I enjoy the challenge of trying to help children identify their feelings and be secure in their bodies as well as emotions. I am a trained BOCES employee and have worked for Heritage Home before as well. I work in the Greece school district presently. I know there...
5.0
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Dear family! My name is Ganna and I'm Ukrainian. I have a MD in Teaching and Languages (English, French & Literature).
I have been an Educator and Caregiver for my entire life and I feel so lucky to be able to do what I do! I absolutely love to teach and care for children. I'm also happy to assist the family with various Errands...
5.0
"Anna is kind, reliable, and very engaged with the children when she babysits for us. We appreciate that we can trust her driving the kids to activities along with overseeing chores and homework. Highly...
Reviewed by Care member
Brenda V.
New Britain, CT
$16-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
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Loving and caring Mother of four. Love animals and children. Friendly, reliable, honest and respectful. Experience with special needs and also animal care. I can do house keeping and cook and do laundry. Have my own vehicle. Non smoker. Currently taking CPR and safety training.
Haley L.
Terryville, CT
$15-25/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
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currently I am a RBT and a special need / behavioral teacher, previously I was a preschool teacher and have a lot of history as a nanny. I have experience caring for children and young adults, from infancy through 21 years. I have a energetic and assertive personality which is a perfect match for the busy, on-the-go family with...
5.0
"I am a single dad who struggles to keep up with everything working over 60 hours a week just to keep a roof over my daughters head, until I met Haley. This girl is incredible, she took care of my daughter 4...
Reviewed by Brandon F.
Sandra W.
New Britain, CT
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
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Good day! Well, I started out working with autistic and developmentally disabled teens in California. I also worked at the YWCA with children K through 5 before and after school as a teacher. Some of the students attending were autistic or had ADHD. Now I am a behavior therapist working with autistic children one on one in the...
5.0
"Sandra takes her work seriously and was so wonderful with my mother that was in her 90s and had dementia. She always engaged in conversation and made sure she ate and took her meds. My mom passed in 2013 at age...
Reviewed by Anna B.
Julia R.
Bristol, CT
$25-32/hr • 1 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
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Hi everyone, I'm Julia! I will be moving back to my home state of CT summer 2023! I would be described as a professional, fun, and experienced babysitter that specializes in children with autism. I have several years of experience with autism including 3 years of professional experience! I am fully vaccinated, have a clean...
5.0
"Julia is awesome! She is prompt, kind and courteous but most importantly, she is wonderful with our two boys. Julia has a calm demeanor that matches perfectly with the high-energy personalities of our sons. Our...
Reviewed by Care member
5.0
(1)
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Hello parents,
I have over 30 years of experience with caring for children of all ages and multiples.
I've been working for the same family for 7 years; 7-year-old twin boys, both are special needs. Now that they are in school I am looking to bring my expertise to another family.
I look forward to meeting you!
5.0
"Jackie has been a life saver for our family! She’s been our nanny for 7 years since our twin boys were born. She is extremely trustworthy and dependable and loves our kids like they are her own. She’s a great...
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Dian F.
West Hartford, CT
$18-20/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
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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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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Unionville, 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.
Sarah O.
5.0
Sarah is a sweet , caring and very happy girl. My daughter would squeal with joy every morning when Sarah walked through the door !
She took care of my 18 month old girl. They did tons of craft, painting, outdoor activities.
I really wish Sarah was available long term - I would have hired her...
- Sadaf R.
Ramona H.
5.0
Ramona is excellent - our kids had a lot of fun and she is prompt and a great communicator.
- Care member
Victoria H.
5.0
We absolutely loved Tory watching our 2 year old son this summer! He always loved seeing her and we knew he was being well cared for and played with!
- Matthew F.
Selena M.
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 standards. Selena would be a wonderful addition to any company.
- Keesha G.
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