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Vivian T.

Vernon Rockville, CT

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$18/hr
Im very energetic love to make everyone smile. I'm a mother and from a large family which takes care of each other. I love to cook, clean and love playing with individuals
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Manchester, CT

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Compassionate and experienced House Manager over 16 years of experience supporting individuals with special needs across all age groups, from children to older adults. Now I'm currently working in the hospital as Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA). Skilled in providing hands-on care for individuals with Down syndrome, autism,...
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Hello

Vernon Rockville, CT

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$17/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
carpooling
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I have worked in healthcare for over 20 years, however, I'm burnt out in my previous field. I have 2 grown boys and am very good with children of all ages including special needs care. I always wanted to be a pediatrician but life led a different path. I'm very sweet and kind and goofy. I currently and have looked after many...
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Manchester, CT

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$17/hr
2 years experience
I have experience with children who are in the autism spectrum. I also grew up with a sister who is bi-polar and worked with dementia patients while working as a home health aide for over 2 years.
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Central Village, CT

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$25/hr
8 years experience
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...
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Compassionate Caregiver

East Haddam, CT

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$22/hr
10 years experience
Respite care
meal prep
light cleaning
errands
dementia
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Hello! My life experience and professional experience is mainly with children, but I recently began visiting the elderly through church and learned how rewarding this line of work can be. I enjoy talking with elderly people and learning from their life experiences. In my work with children and those with special needs, I have...
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Nanny For 5yrs

Moodus, CT

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$30/hr
5 years experience
Hi My name is Ellen and I have been a nanny for 6yrs. I am an empty nester looking to take care of a child/children & give them a safe & secure environment. I am CPR certified & have 2 sons 24yrs & 27yrs. I have experienced taking care of special needs. I worked in pediatrics & Ob/Gyn. I would love to meet u at your earliest...
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Stafford, CT

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$19/hr
2 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Jeffie. I'm 25 years old and have about 2 years of experience with neurodivergent children through working at an autism/special needs center. I have worked with a wide range of ages from 18 months to 17 years old. I also have a lot of experience with non-verbal children with AAC devices. On top of currently...
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Taftville, CT

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$25/hr
4 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
hospice services
errands
dementia
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I've been doing home care for about 4 years now. I have experience with hospice, dementia, special needs, etc.
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Vernon Rockville, CT

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$19/hr
9 years experience
I have worked in the health care field for 9+ years. I have experience with working with adults with disabilities and cognitive delays. Personal I have a son that has autism, ADHD & DMDD. I believe that just because someone has a disability it doesn't define them. I treat everyone I take care of like they were my own family. I...
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Glastonbury, CT

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$25/hr
5 years experience
Experienced Caregiver some of my services included administering medicines, providing companionship, helping in giving bath and changing dress, running errands, serving meals, grocery shopping.
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Glastonbury, CT

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$18/hr
5 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hi, my name is Allyson and I am an 18-year-old high school graduate. I love working with kids, especially when it comes to activities such as playing games, making crafts, and baking. I have been babysitting my younger brothers since I was pretty young, and since then I have babysat for several families for kids ages 7-13,...
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Vernon Rockville, CT

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$30/hr
10 years experience
I have a 20 year experience caring for people with challenges. I took care of a couple with dementia, worked in a nursing home, took care a middle aged man with core injuries. I was a house manager and caregiver of a Lady for seven years, who was wheelchair bound after giving birth. I was in charge of her medications her...
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Experienced Special Needs Adult Caregiver

Pomfret Center, CT

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$20/hr
10 years experience
15 years managing a day habilitation program for 55 adults with developmental disabilities.
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Ellington, CT

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$16/hr
10 years experience
My name is Nicole. I am a mom of 4. I currently teach dance and Zumbini classes. I have been the publisher for Macaroni KID Enfield for almost 8 years. Before have my second child I worked as a para. I went to college for psychology. I am very kind, patient, responsible and respectful.
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Part-time Nanny/Caregiver

Marlborough, CT

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$30/hr
10 years experience
I have 10+ years experience caring for children aged 2 months-21 years in a variety of capacities. I loved working with kids so much during my Early Childhood Education classes in high school that it's the only job experience I've pursued! I have worked in the capacity of mother's helper, babysitter, full-time nanny (for...
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Norwich, CT

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$15/hr
2 years experience
I have experience working for DDS as a support for individuals with developmental disabilities as well as physical disabilities. I also have CNA experience working with adolescents of the same nature. I also have a 2-year-old son with severe ASD who is nonverbal so I have some sign language experience as well.
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Experienced Nanny Available (Special Needs/Autism Experience)

Manchester, CT

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$17/hr
15 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
I started babysitting when I was 14 to supplement my part-time job as an after-school caregiver/tutor at my K-12 school. When my niece was born, I became her part-time nanny and have had the privilege of caring for her on a regular basis until she was nine--she's 17 now, and we're still extremely close. I lived in NYC for the...
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Bolton, CT

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$15/hr
I have been a nanny for the pass 10 years so I am Great with kids all age and I'm very clean and organize and know how to keep a routine
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Hands On And Empathetic Caregiver

Danielson, CT

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$17/hr
10 years experience
Hands on and empathetic Caregiver who has 10 years experience. My main goal is to create an environment where everyone is comfortable and the caregiving is my main priority.
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