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Dian F.

West Hartford, CT

5.0(0)
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$18/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
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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Experienced Nanny Excited To Help You With Your Children!

West Hartford, CT

4.5(1)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 13 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
travel
carpooling
+ 1 more
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...

Monica R. says "Kristen joined our family last summer and took over care of our 5-month-old son, G. She has been a wonderful addition to our family. G. adores her and...

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Reliable Care Giver

West Hartford, CT

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$18/hr
2 years experience
I have 2 years experience working with a young man who is on the Autism Spectrum. I am patient and take pride in caring for people.
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West Hartford, CT

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$17/hr
6 years experience
Hi! For the past 6 years, I have babysat for children with and without disabilities. In addition, I have also been a teacher's assistant in an art class, I also work at a summer camp 1:1 with children with moderate to serve disabilities. I am very responsible and well organized, fun, and energetic and I'm willing to help with...
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Energetic, Safe, Responsive &Reliable

West Hartford, CT

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$23/hr
10 years experience
Hi, my name is Becca! I have over 10 years of babysitting experience with infants to teens! I'm an exceedingly reliable, responsible, responsive and fun babysitter! Much of my passion for children comes from a young boy with down syndrome that I have had the privilege to care for the past 10 years. I have recently moved to a new...
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West Hartford, CT

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$17/hr
I have been working as a home health aide/housekeeper for over 10 years in the Hartford area. I have mostly worked with elderly and disabled individuals who need help around the house. I am an honest, dependable and and hard working person. I have many great references from former clients I can provide upon request. I look...
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West Hartford, CT

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$10/hr
10 years experience
Hello families! I am a professional child care provider with over 10 years of experience working with children of all ages. I am also a mother myself and I have my own experience. I have worked in the medical field for over 5 years as a medical assistant working with both adults and in pediatrics. I have been certified in...
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West Hartford, CT

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$16/hr
My younger brother and sister both had epilepsy growing up so I have experienced that, my brother and older sister have ADHD so I know how to handle one with that disorder.
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I Am A Certified Nursing Assistant

West Hartford, CT

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$19/hr
I am a Certified Nursing Assistant with more than 13 years of work experience. I experience using Hoya lift, Sara lift and other mechanical things for healthcare. I love taking care of people, to me it is a mission work. I prepare meals, light house keeping, transportation, showers, bed baths, and all the Daily Living...
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West Hartford, CT

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$18/hr
8 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
travel
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hi! For the past 8 years I have babysat for children toddlers to pre-teens. In addition I have babysat children with special needs, I have also been a teachers assistant in an art class. I am very responsible and well organized, fun and energetic and I'm willing to help with other responsibilities. I am very comfortable with...
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West Hartford, CT

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$35/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Nurturing young minds and supporting families is my passion. Having a PhD and the mother of two children, and I offer a safe and engaging environment where children can thrive. I also have experience in caring for children with special needs. My approach is patient, calm, creative, and friendly. I enjoy playing outdoor sports,...
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West Hartford, CT

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$16/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
carpooling
Hi everyone! I am a college student and I attend Southern Connecticut State University with a major in special and elementary education. I will be home for a while starting December 10th but I come home most weekends anyways. I have a lot of babysitting experience and have been working with kids of all ages for over 4 years as a...
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Babysitter/Nanny

West Hartford, CT

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$17/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
grocery shopping
craft assistance
travel
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hi I'm Millie! I am 23 years old and just finished my junior year at UConn. Before transferring to UConn, I worked at Wintonbury Early Childhood Magnet School for half a year. There, I worked the before and aftercare programs as well as working as a one-on-one para wonderful special needs child. I love working with kids! I am...
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West Hartford, CT

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$23/hr
Transportation
meal prep
light cleaning
errands
I've been a caregiver for over 30 years. Mostly babies, young children, and special needs children. I've been caring for my elderly father who needs help with medication administration, meals, finances and transportation. Although I love children, I love my elders as well and would like to do more for them. Even though I'm 55,...
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Hello There

West Hartford, CT

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$23/hr
10 years experience
Hello My name is Rose. I grew up in West Hartford and am currently a Speech-Language Pathology Assistant. My child care experience expands from ages 4 years old to 12 years old. I'm confident that I can provide a safe and fun environment for your children. I have experience working with special needs and senior clients, feeding,...
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West Hartford, CT

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$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
Hello My name is Rose. I grew up in West Hartford and have a degree in Speech. My child care experience expands from ages 2 years old to 12 years old. I'm confident that I can provide a safe and fun environment for your children. I have experience working with special needs, feeding, toileting, meal prepping, running errands and...
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Experienced Creative Teacher

West Hartford, CT

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$18/hr
10 years experience
Grocery shopping
I am an experienced teacher with over 20 years of experience. I am retiring in June and am looking for a position working with children, which has been my lifelong passion. I am flexible and would love to help your family, whether it is taking your children to activities, supporting their educational needs and/or running...
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Berlin, CT

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
Hi, there! I'm an experienced caregiver and companion comfortable with special needs children and adults. I'm certified through DDS for individualized day and personal support. I'm generally available for part time or occasional requests. Please feel free to contact me to discuss your situation and see if we could be a good fit....

Kristy M. says "Suzanne has been our son's nanny for more than a year. She's reliable and on time, and is always willing to be flexible, lend a hand around the house, or...

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Part Time Caregiver

Plainville, CT

5.0(0)
from
$10/hr
Although I have not directly assisted a special needs person, doesn't mean I don't have tons of experience with it. Throughout middle school and high school I watched my dear friend live with multiple learning and physical difficulties. We met in my study skills class, because I too have learning disabilities; ADD and Dyslexia....
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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $19.11/hr as of April 2026

  • The average star rating for rated special needs caregivers is 4.5

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