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Dawn V.

Caring, Responsible Full-Time Child Care Provider/Nanny

Waterford, CT

5.0(0)
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$17/hr
10 years experience
I have experience working with children with some challenges. I have experience in learning, social and emotional fields.
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Special Needs Care

Waterford, CT

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$20/hr
I have experience with special needs care from being a special needs paraprofessional in public school. I can provide compassion and companionship, along with general care.
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Wellness Caregiver

Waterford, CT

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$17/hr
2 years experience
I have experience working with a senior who had Cerebal Palsy and used a wheelchair. I am reliable, compassionate and dedicated.
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Caregiver

Waterford, CT

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$17/hr
1 year experience
I have worked with older adults and special needs people who have mental and physical disabilities over the summer, at Camp Harnkess. I was taught how to do lifts, help with direct care such as showering, brushing teeth, getting dressed, mobility, and feeding. I feel that I got a lot out of this experience, and am always happy...
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Waterford, CT

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$10/hr
Hi there! I have worked with children and adults with both physical and mental handicaps - both in group settings and one on one. I spent last summer working with children with chronic and fatal illnesses, many of whom had Autism Spectrum Disorders. Additionally, I nannied for the sweetest gal with CLOVES Syndrome - a rare...
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Seasoned & Spirited =)

Waterford, CT

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$40/hr
8 years experience
Grocery shopping
swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Desiree. I am 31 years old. I have been working with children since age 16. A little about me: I worked as a para-professional through out college with special needs children as well as served as a in home care giver for a 60-year-old women suffering from lupus. I've worked as an in home nanny out of college...
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Montessori Mom

Waterford, CT

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$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
OFFERING NANNY SERVICES OR Emergency babysitter. Are you looking for a fun, energetic, and creative nanny to care for your little ones? Look no further! I am a stay-at-home mom with a passion for childcare and I am available all year round to care for infants, toddlers, or preschoolers. I'm a social studies teacher and I have...
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Senior Care Provider (Live-in or out)

Waterford, CT

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
personal care
live-in home care
hospice services
meal prep
+ 1 more
My name is Desiree. I am 31 years old from NLC. A little about me... I worked as a para-professional through out college with special needs children as well as served as a in home care giver for a 60-year-old women suffering from lupus. I've worked as an in home nanny out of college for a few years before starting the job I have...
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Summer Full Time Caregiver/babysitter/nanny Available

East Lyme, CT

5.0(0)
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$19/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
Hello families, My name is Emily and I am 29 years old and have both and undergraduate degree in human development and family studies and a masters degree in school psychology. I have worked with children of all ages from infants as young as 3 months to students with special needs age 20+ that have aged out of k-12 education,...
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Part-time Caregiver

Gales Ferry, CT

5.0(0)
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$17/hr
I have worked as a professional nanny for over 20 years after working as a legal assistant. I am also a mother and grandmother of two, both attending college. I am originally from Washington State with residency in Connecticut for 13 years; I currently, occasionally take care of the sweetest little boy with autism. It has been a...
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Part-time And Occasional Babysitter/Nanny

Mystic, CT

5.0(1)
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$23/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 12 families in your area
Travel
craft assistance
I am a fun, loving, creative, and responsible babysitter and nanny. Over the past 15 years, I have been directly responsible for supervising over 200 children in group settings, residences, schools, and community settings. My responsibilities include supervision of children from newborn to 19 years of age. I have been a...

Rebecca S. says "Arielle watched my boys for a couple of hours while I was at a doctor's appointment. The kids and I felt very comfortable with her. She was punctual and...

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Part-time Caregiver.

Gales Ferry, CT

5.0(1)
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$21/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
I am a mother of one and grandmother of two. I have worked as a professional nanny for many years after working as a legal assistant. I have had many long-term positions - newborns, twin infants, toddler/preschool, school-age and special needs; I am blessed to still see the former families. I am CPR/First Aid/AED certified (a...

Care Member says "Joanne was my saving grace. She was absolutely wonderful with my 2 daughters (now 6 and 13) while she was with us. Unfortunately kids grow up, but we...

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Reliable And Energetic

Uncasville, CT

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
I have 10+ years experience as an instructional assistant in an elementary school working with children from ages 3 to 11, including special needs. I have 2 grown children and a 19-month-old grandchild that I've cared for since birth. I am looking for a long term position in which I am able to watch your children grow and get to...

Care Member says "Sara has been our nanny for about 5 months now and she is amazing! My son gets so excited to see her every time she walks in the door!! She follows his...

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Niantic, CT

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$17/hr
9 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
I work with young children and I also have experience with special needs kids and I work with seniors as well.
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New London, CT

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$17/hr
3 years experience
Grocery shopping
swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi! I am a 25-year-old experienced childcare worker. I am a patient, compassionate, kind, and reliable person who loves working with children. I love the outdoors and being active, and I have a passion for helping others. My past experience includes working with children with special needs (ages 3-21), including children with...
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New London, CT

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$21/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
I would describe myself as a responsible, caring and fun person. I love kids and I enjoy babysitting! I have 4 years of experience working with kids. I have worked as an intervention specialist and tutor for special needs children. My most recent job was as a special education teacher. I'm also bilingual and always do my best in...
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New London, CT

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$25/hr
I have years of experience from working in group homes to working in personal clients homes. I would love to help someone in need. I would also like to learn new things and experience new things and I have a perfect reference for my last client that I was caring for who unfortunately passed away.
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New London, CT

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$20/hr
4 years experience
Hospice services
respite care
light cleaning
errands
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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Companionate RN Looking For Extra Work

Groton, CT

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$20/hr
5 years experience
I am a caring RN now in the navy looking for extra work to keep me busy. I have years of experience working with special needs children and adults.
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Elder Care /

Old Lyme, CT

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
transportation
meal prep
errands
mobility assistance
+ 1 more
I have over 20 years experience working with adults and children, I have worked with hospice patients special needs children and adults and pretty much anything you need. I am CPR trained , First aide trained. I also am med. certified and fully vaccinated. If you are looking for companionship, errand services , meal prep, help...
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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $22.00/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated special needs caregivers is 5.0

Recent special needs caregiver reviews from local parents in Waterford, CT

Special Needs Caregivers in Waterford, CT are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

Arielle S.

Arielle watched my boys for a couple of hours while I was at a doctor's appointment. The kids and I felt very comfortable with her. She was...

- Rebecca S.

Joann R.

Joanne was my saving grace. She was absolutely wonderful with my 2 daughters (now 6 and 13) while she was with us. Unfortunately kids grow...

- Care member

Sara R.

Sara has been our nanny for about 5 months now and she is amazing! My son gets so excited to see her every time she walks in the door!! She...

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