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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Willington, CT
The average rate is $20/hr as of June 2024
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years
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I love kids and pets! I have two dogs of my own. I've been caring for kids since my little brother was born and I've been a free babysitter for my mom! I currently work at my college as a tutor in a program called homework heroes! I help kids grades k-12 finish their homework and improve their grades as well as play with kids...
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Are you looking for summer childcare?
I started caring for children at 15 years old after a family member had two children. I fell in love with helping out and teaching them. Because of this passion I applied for my first position at a daycare, I started working with younger age groups, from babies to preschoolers. Early on in...
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Hi ! My names Keri, as you can tell from some of the pictures above I have quite the experience working with children! I have been babysitting or working with kids almost my entire life! (Which means almost 30 years!!!) :)
I also have experience working with kids with special needs! I am a Registered Behavioral Therapist, I...
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Brynn C.
Coventry, CT
$14-50/hr • 1 yrs exp
My Name Is Brynn, And I Am Looking For A Nanny Job Caring For Children With Special Needs.
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Hi my name is Brynn, I am 18 years old and I am a loving caring hard working person who loves to work with children with. In the past I have worked at a daycare center and have a little cousin who have special needs who I regularly babysit for, so I have experience with children.
I'd describe my personality as kind, creative,...
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Faith C.
Woodstock Valley, CT
$24/hr • 2 yrs exp
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I am 53 years old, mother to two and grandmother to one. I love teaching children new things. I am an artist and avid crafter and will contantly encourage your children to participate in craft activities.
My professional career has been working as a cook and subsequently as chef in small food service operations both locally and...
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Mother of four grown children, one with special needs. I am a very caring person, and very good with all children no matter the age. I have plenty of experience watching and caring for children. I have no trouble understanding the needs and wants of children and I will ensure you that I would treat your kids, like I would want...
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I have been caring for seniors, special needs, for 33 years. I have worked in nursing homes, in home care, private in home care. tasks include am care, pm care, meal prep, feeding, bathing, dressing, toileting, transportation, light house keeping, laundry, food shopping. I am very passionate about what I do. enjoy getting to...
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I have had four years of experience caring for elderly gentlemen. I worked for 2 families, one of which the gentleman had a great deal of special needs. George had a stroke and was physically handicapped and unable to walk or perform any ADL's on his own. I was available to him 24-7 for a period of two years until he passed...
4.0
"Robert was available and very kind. He worked very well with my husband."
Reviewed by Ann N.
5.0
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I have worked in home health care and residential care for approximately 10 years each.
Within residential care, I provided residential habilitation services, as well as non-residential habilitation and specialized companion services within the community.
I worked with people who had varying degrees of intellectual disabilities...
5.0
"Jennifer words can't express how awesome Jen is.
She has been a lifesaver to us. We have a daughter who has special needs and has seizures and is not able to walk or talk. We needed someone we could trust...
Reviewed by Carol D.
5.0
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Hello, My name is Tiffany! I am 26 years old I have been working as a Nanny since I was 16. I have worked with children of all ages and have experience with children who have hearing loss and special needs. I took ASL in college as my foreign language and incorporated that in my work even for hearing children as its a great tool...
5.0
"Tiffany was our nanny for just shy of a full year (we moved out of state this summer). My daughter was about 6 months when she started and our first nanny or sitter ever so we were nervous but she was great...
Reviewed by Taylor L.
Savannah C.
Pomfret Center, CT
$18-45/hr • 9 yrs exp
Outgoing, Good With Children, Personable, Patient, And Creative
5.0
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Hi I'm Savannah and I'm a 2019 high school graduate. I've just returned from living in the UK for 6 months working as an Au Pair! I currently work at a daycare as the head preschool teacher and was the head infant teacher before I made my move to the UK. I've worked there for 3 years :)
I started working with children at a young...
5.0
"Savannah is a close family friend who has cared for my daughter multiple times. She is amazing with my daughter! My daughter loved her every time she would care for her and never wanted her to leave. She is...
Reviewed by Chelsie F.
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I have 10 years of professional experience in childcare. My education is an associate's degree in general studies, including courses in child development and children's literature. I have received play therapy training and have used it in working with children from kindergarten to third grade as a paraprofessional in the...
5.0
"Mary is incredibly sweet and was so great with our kids. We have 2 under the age of 3 and they were always excited to see her! She has incredible patience and was very caring with them. Not to mention our...
Reviewed by Ryan C.
5.0
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I have been a caregiver for over 20 years. I have many years of experience I worked with visiting nurses, hospice, rehabilitation etc. I am very easy-going very easy to get along with and take pride in my work. I have experience with ADLs I am CPR, first aid, EpiPen, med certified.
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I am a mother of two wonderful girls. I was a nanny for a number of different families before I had my children. I have always loved children. I have worked in the public schools as a special education para. I have experience with special needs children and children of all ages from newborn to 12 years old. I have a degree in...
5.0
"Very professional and courteous. Extremely well qualified, personable, warm and friendly. Exchanged several emails, arranged an interview and she arrived on time and was flexible and patient as our prior...
Reviewed by John B.
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Hello families, my name is Ashale. I am an experienced nanny with 8 professional years of experience. I have a bachelors in Human Development and family studies. I also have my masters in Elementary Education. I have experience in all age groups 6 weeks to 14 years. I have experience with children with special needs, autism and...
5.0
"Amazing. Caring, kind, dependable and communicative.
Ashale takes care of my four children with ease and I am truly fortunate for her services. "
Reviewed by Marie B.
Ireland D.
Southbridge, MA
$18-25/hr
5.0
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I have now been a babysitter/ nanny for 3 different families that have a child with autism. Although all children are different I feel that I can try my best to help whatever the circumstances be speech trouble, moving trouble, eating trouble, etc. I am only 20 and know I have a lot to learn but I'm here to help!
Linda O.
East Hartford, CT
$18-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
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Open minded, compassionate, loving, caring for the people I serve, easy going, patient, kindhearted and sweet to work with.
Michelle F.
Manchester, CT
$15-25/hr • 8 yrs exp
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I worked for a caring hand for 5 years. I am pca certified and currently work with a special needs woman part time.
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Summer is right around the corner!
I am a responsible and experienced nanny/babysitter looking for a family to work with over the summer. I have 9 years of experience sitting for children ages newborn to young teens, as well as experience working at a summer camp for ages 3-15. I have extensive experience working with children...
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I am currently working for a before and after school program and looking to supplement my income and afford some fun things with my teenage son. I am CPR and 1st aid certified. I also am trained for epi pen injections. I have worked with both special needs kids and kids with dietary needs. I have worked with kids from newborn to...
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Willington, CT
Robert F.
5.0
Robert arrived to our appointment punctually and with a great attitude. He offered for any type of care or hours that we needed. He is a great candidate to provide companionship or for help with elderly care
- Julia D.
Jennifer W.
5.0
Jennifer words can't express how awesome Jen is.
She has been a lifesaver to us. We have a daughter who has special needs and has seizures and is not able to walk or talk. We needed someone we could trust and feel comfortable with.
Jen is that person. When we first met her we know Jen was the...
- Carol D.
Tiffany H.
5.0
We hired Tiffany back in 2017 to watch our son who was 9 years old and has some special needs. She did a few days a week after school as well as a Friday or Saturday for date night alternating with another sitter we hired same year. Tiffany has been amazing and we have grown together over the past 8...
- Kim P.
Savannah C.
5.0
Savannah is a close family friend who has cared for my daughter multiple times. She is amazing with my daughter! My daughter loved her every time she would care for her and never wanted her to leave. She is amazing with children. She played with my daughter, fed my daughter dinner and was even...
- Chelsie F.
Mary B.
5.0
To say Mary went above and beyond would be an understatement. Our now 16 month old refused to walk until she started watching him.
Mary cares very much about feeding our baby a proper diet. He always eats fruits and veggies when she is around. She helps with his speech development, reads him...
- Liz S.
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