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Over the years caring for others has been my passion. I love to make a difference and to always be there to help! Before obtaining my CNA I was working with prospectives, which was a very rewarding job and the reason I went for my CNA certification!
Experience entails 1:1 work within an elementary school. Implementing of behavior/IEP/504 etc., plans.
PASS work in both home environment and the community.
Margaret B.
Mystic, CT
$15/hr • 10 yrs exp
Have Worked With Clients Having Brain Disorders Various Forms Of Dementia And Changes In Mobility
At times people with special needs tend to be overlooked and difficult to find care. They require different needs to that of a person needing routine care. I am always concerned about their care and feel I can make a small difference in their lives. Having a family member who had special needs. Have experience in acute care...
Audra G.
Bradford, RI
$20-25/hr • 8 yrs exp
I've worked with individuals with special needs doing private care for almost 10 years. Exercising, swimming, outings of any kind. including shopping, meal prep, laundry and house keeping assistance, companionship and much more. Positivity and encouragement to be independent and helping them regulate their day with a smile. My...
I've been a cna for over 15 years. Looking to change where I provide my services. I would like to be part of a team that helps your loved ones stay home as long as they can!
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I have experience working with children with some challenges. I have experience in learning, social and emotional fields.
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Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
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...
Joann can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
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"My wife and I were very lucky to have family available to care for our children while we worked for a long time however, the time inevitably came to search for outside help. We were extremely nervous about what this change, and what to expect with it, and we began...
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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
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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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
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...
Sara can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
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"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 routine and has helped us with making a routine!! She plays with him, is a great teacher, and did keep me updated...
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Sophia M.
Taftville, CT
$25/hr • 4 yrs exp
I've been doing home care for about 4 years now. I have experience with hospice, dementia, special needs, etc.
Sophia can also help with: Respite care, meal prep, light cleaning, hospice services, errands, dementia & more
Skills:
CPR
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...
Desiree can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
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...
Desiree can also help with: Personal care, meal prep, live-in home care, light cleaning, hospice services, errands & more
I have 4 years of experience. I can help with Crafts and Grocery Shopping. certified CNA. Senior in high school. I can drive and have my own car. Have done babysitting. Dog sitting and walking. Familiar with special needs.
Mikayla can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CNA
Leana P.
New London, CT
$20-28/hr • 4 yrs exp
4 year's experience as a nurse with dementia patients and elderly. Previously a caregiver for special needs elderly in Massachusetts.
Leana can also help with: Respite care, meal prep, light cleaning, hospice services, errands, dementia & more
Skills:
Licensed Nurse
Michaela D.
Ledyard, CT
$15-19/hr • 7 yrs exp
My Name Is Michaela And I Am In My Senior Year At Eastern Connecticut State University.
Hi, my name is Michaela. I just graduated from Eastern Connecticut State University with my Bachelors degree in Humanities and Sociology. I graduated from the Community College of Rhode Island, And in Early Childhood Education. I am currently working for the Ledyard School District as part of the RISE program and have a huge...
Michaela can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
Leana P.
New London, CT
$25/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hello! My name is Leana. I've been a licensed practical nurse for the last 5 years. Prior to that I was a caregiver for special needs adults as well as a nanny for a family in Barrington for 3 years. I have experience with children ages 3 months to 12 years old. Im also available for light house work, laundry, cooking and...
Leana can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Kara F.
New London, CT
$25-30/hr • 8 yrs exp
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...
Sarah C.
West Greenwich, RI
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Responsible Adult, Looking To Work Per Diem For Local Families.
I have been babysitting since I was 10 years old, both paid and unpaid. I am consistently around & babysitting my nieces and nephews of all ages. I currently work part time as an LPN (Nurse) at a primary care office. But previously worked as a nurse at a pediatrics Drs. office. I also work part/full time as a wedding/family...
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
Hello! My name is Michael and I have been working as a caregiver for a variety of different individuals since 2017. Originally from Indiana, I have worked in many different environments from a nursing home late-stage dementia unit, to managing a group home of seven clients with varying developmental disabilities diagnoses, to...
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