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Part Time Care Giver Available 12 Yrs Experience Working With The Special Needs Population

Windsor Locks, CT

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$17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 family in your area
I have experience working with developmentally disabled people of all different ages and diagnosis. I have worked as a direct support staff at both day programs and in residential settings. I consider myself extremely patient and caring. I am committed to treating the individual whom I am helping with respect and dignity. I am...
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Enfield, CT

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$15/hr
While working at a nursing home, I came across a wide variety of different people with all different diseases and impairments. I am a very patient, kind, loving and compassionate worker and person. I love helping and making people smile. CPR certified.
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Fun, Energetic Sitter

Enfield, CT

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$17/hr
1 year experience
Light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
meal prep
swimming supervision
I baby sat a lot growing up and recently I worked at New Preschool Academy while attending school for my Early Childhood Education degree. I have experience working with special needs kids, specifically autism. I can cook, clean, and I don't mind animals.
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Special Needs Nanny

Granby, CT

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$20/hr
3 years experience
Hi! My name is Megan, and I am a current psychology student at the University of Rhode Island. For just over three years, I have worked consistently with a special needs 7-year-old. He was born premature, and now struggles with autism, ADHD, and developmental delays. Watching him has also provided me with experience in feeding...
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Springfield, MA

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$10/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hello!! My name is Michaela, I am 26 years old, I have done on and off nannying jobs since I was 15 years old. I am a single mother myself. I am CPR and First Aid Certified. I currently with special needs and autistic children. I have a valid license and I drive a SUV.
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Part-time Caregiver

Northampton, MA

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$10/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 family in your area
Craft assistance
I have had multiple steady babysitting jobs the past six years caring for both elementary school aged children and infants. I also have experience working specifically with Twice Exceptional children from my position last summer at a therapeutic camp. In addition to the eight weeks as a counselor, I enjoy volunteering during the...
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Christie: Experienced Sitter Dedicated To Fun, Safety And Creativity

Enfield, CT

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$20/hr
5 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
Hi there! My name is Christie and I'm an experienced sitter with a passion for bringing the arts, music and creativity into the lives of the children I care for! I worked with preschool children for 4 years before becoming a Music Together teacher, where I help children aged 6 weeks to 6 years discover the fun and excitement in...
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Enfield, CT

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$17/hr
2 years experience
Awesome with kiddos loves to nurture them and see them grow up have experience with autism and other disabilities like type 1 diabetes. Loves to cooking clean do homework can do nap time
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Simsbury, CT

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$20/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 1 family in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
Making a positive impact on the families I care for is very important to me. My goal is to provide reliable and meaningful care. I am a recent college graduate who works with individuals with special needs during my the day. I also have previous experience working with the elderly population. I am patient, calm, creative, and...
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Special Needs Mom

Enfield, CT

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$15/hr
5 years experience
Hi, my name is Jennifer, and I have a special needs son. I have been working with him for 12 years, and have helped his aides. I know about building blocks, and those that dislike certain textures, colors, etc. My aunt had Down Syndrome, and my good friend's son has Aspergers. I also worked with a teen girl with autism. Thank...
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Northampton, MA

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$25/hr
6 years experience
My name is Madyson. I have a bachelors of science in human development and family studies. I'm my undergraduate degree I focused on child life, hospitalized youth. I worked as a developmental therapist for two years before moving into special education. I have a masters degree in special education and teach full time. I...
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Granby, CT

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$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Megan, I am 20 years old and a current psychology student at the University of Rhode Island. I am a high energy, motivated and caring individual with a strong passion and love for children. I have had the privilege of caring for children of various ages and personalities for over five years, from infants to...
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West Suffield, CT

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$30/hr
20 years experience
I have worked with people that have disabilities 5 days a week. I have been doing this for the past 20 years.
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Rebecca R.'s Photo

Simsbury, CT

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$19/hr
3 years experience
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
Friendly and energetic caregiver with a background in working with pre-school, primary and elementary school children. I also have experience teaching children's art classes, hosting special family events, and working with children with special needs.
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Springfield, MA

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$16/hr
8 years experience
Hi! My name is Tamera and I have been an active babysitter/ nanny/ caregiver for 8 years now! In between all of that, I have had a little under a year of daycare experience in the toddler room, and enjoyed every moment I had watching the children grow and develop! I also just finished my first year at Wilson Middle School as a...
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South Hadley, MA

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
Hello, I'm Morgan, a South Hadley dog walker and pet sitter with over 20 years of experience caring for dogs and cats. My background includes working as a veterinarian technician and pet sitter, plus time in the pet insurance world. So I understand both the everyday joys and the unexpected moments of your dogs and cat's health....
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Rachel H.'s Photo

Springfield, MA

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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 family in your area
Carpooling
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
[I am currently available for one-time or occasional care jobs (date nights, single-day sitting, etc.) I have a 4 hour booking minimum or $100 per shift (whichever comes first) to ensure it covers travel and scheduling time. Thank you!] Hello! I'm a warm, creative, and reliable caregiver with a decade of hands-on experience...
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Mom/Special Needs Paraprofessional

Simsbury, CT

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$22/hr
5 years experience
I am an experienced mom of 3 boys, 2 with adhd, 1 with tourettes syndrome, ocd, anxiety. I was a special education 1 on 1 Paraprofessional for 5 years. I worked with students with autism, downs syndrome, seizures disorders, adhd. I would love to get to know your family!
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Caregiver

Ludlow, MA

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Experienced patient, compassionate Caregiver. Give me a call and let's chat about your needs. Thank you, Janet
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Experienced Childcare Worker

Springfield, MA

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$20/hr
8 years experience
Carpooling
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
meal prep
+ 1 more
I'd describe my personality as serene, creative, and patient I like working with kids because of their endless variety of spirit, and creative mindset. I'm looking for a job that provides steady employment, opportunities to expand my horizons, and a warm and welcoming environment. I started working with kids when I was...
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