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Hello! My name is Alexa and I currently work as a Special Education Teacher. I am certified in Elementary Education and Special Education. I also have a master's degree in Remedial Reading. I have multiple years of experience working with children as a teacher, tutor, camp counselor, and daycare worker. Please feel free to...
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Hi I'd be happy to do for your child as I've done for my own 2 special needs children: help- assist- challenge- all in a positive framework. Dealing with repetitive undesirable behaviors is my specialty.
Savhanna H.
Wolcott, CT
$20-50/hr • 2 yrs exp
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During my time working as a CNA in a nursing home, I gained a lot of experience with many different disabilities, and a level of distrust in institutionalized care. I have been doing private homecare for over 10 years, admittedly most has been elder care, and hospice care. I treat everyone with dignity, and respect, meeting them...
Rachel H.
Wolcott, CT
$17-22/hr • 1 yrs exp
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I am a registered behavior technician and I work at a school that provides applied behavior analysis procedures to kids diagnosed with autism. I have over 3 years of experience working with kids and about 1 year of experience working with special needs 1:1 as a behavior technician.
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I am a mom to one boy(4) and step mom to a girl (5) and a boy (8). During the school year I drive a school bus but am open to a permanent position with the right family. I am comfortable with multiple children and have worked with multiple families including children with special needs. I have been CPR and First Aid certified...
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I have 2 cumulative years of experience working with children in babysitting, day camp and daycare settings. At the daycare, I was responsible for designing classroom activities, especially towards movement and creativity (both gross and fine motor skills).
While I don't have certification, I am comfortable with and have...
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I have a passion for helping and caring for others. With experience caring for children between the ages of 1-15 I can ensure a safe, secure environment. I'm certified in the study of early childhood development. I also have experience caring for children with special needs or that need some for of accommodation.
Christina B.
Waterbury, CT
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
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Hi, I am 30 and have been working with children since 14, first privately, working for family friends and so on and then on to working in day care setting and becoming a mother myself. I have taken an early childhood development course and was CPR trained at the day care I worked in. I have experience with preemie children, up...
5.0
"Christina was a great asset to our family. She was warm and engaging with our son. He felt comfortable with her right away. She was very flexible with our schedule, and was able to stay late/come in early as...
Reviewed by Jeanette N.
Ryan T.
Naugatuck, CT
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
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Childcare is my craft. I have experience with infants, toddlers, teens, special needs. I believe in going above and beyond for my families as children are my passion in life. Safety, well being and education are my top priorities for children I work with. Along with lots of fun!
5.0
"Ryan is a fantastic nanny! She provides all inclusive services for our family - primarily watching our youngest from the time he was 5 months old to over 1 year old as well as my 3 year old when he's not in his...
Reviewed by Care member
Haley L.
Terryville, CT
$15-25/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
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currently I am a RBT and a special need / behavioral teacher, previously I was a preschool teacher and have a lot of history as a nanny. I have experience caring for children and young adults, from infancy through 21 years. I have a energetic and assertive personality which is a perfect match for the busy, on-the-go family with...
5.0
"I am a single dad who struggles to keep up with everything working over 60 hours a week just to keep a roof over my daughters head, until I met Haley. This girl is incredible, she took care of my daughter 4...
Reviewed by Brandon F.
5.0
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Hello! My name is Sara, I have been professionally working with infants through young adults for 9 years now including those with special needs!
(I have an 20-month-old baby boy who goes with me to my current job)
A bit about me. I grew up in the Silicon Valley area of California where I babysat multiple families, worked as an...
5.0
"I cannot express enough how grateful I am for the exceptional care provided by Sara. From the moment she walked through the door, it was evident that she was not just a babysitter, but a nurturing and...
Reviewed by Luka K.
5.0
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I have been babysitting since I was 11 years old. When I was 18, I spent a year as an aide in a school for children with special needs; it was a very rewarding experience. As a mom of four, I continued caring for others' children to help supplement the family income. Now, as a certified nurse's aide working with the elderly, I...
5.0
"Meghan cat sits for me when i go on vacation which is 3 times a year. My cat is well cared for and litter cleaned daily. Never been disappointed. Meghan has also cared for my youngest son when i have gone out...
Reviewed by Tiffany P.
5.0
(1)
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My career includes working with people with both physical and mental handicaps. I have specialized and focused my experience for past 10+ years with clients who have limited mobility and/or dementia.
5.0
"I worked for and with Laurie in a residential setting for people with serious and persistent psychiatric illness and special needs. As a manager of the program and especially as a caregiver, her commitment to...
Reviewed by Stephen Z.
5.0
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I have over 5 years working with the seniors being in their private homes or assisted living facilities. Working with Hoyer lifting, ventilators and other special needs as per client requirements. Worked with dementia, Alzheimer's, Parkinson, Covid patients , wheelchair bound and companionship. I recently got my second booster...
5.0
"He was kind, trustworthy, patient and trustworthy."
Reviewed by Care member
Theresa M.
Waterbury, CT
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
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I've worked with Special needs for 16 years and 5 years doing private care with dementia, I'm Patient, flexible with hours and I love my job
5.0
"Theresa is very kindhearted. She loves to help people in need. I know I can rely on her. She's hard working and very reliable."
Reviewed by Danielle G.
5.0
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I know how hard it can be to trust someone new with your little ones because I am a mom too. Rest assured that I will give the same love, care and attention to your children that I would my own. I like to play and dance to music, arts and crafts, play outside, do a sensory activity or maybe even bake a special treat.
I have...
5.0
"I don’t have enough good things to say about Tyla! I was really worried bringing someone on to watch my only baby, but as soon as I met her she put me right at ease. She’s amazing with my baby and I’m so...
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5.0
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Hello there and thank you for visiting my profile! As the daughter of two elementary school teachers, I have grown up assisting and observing public school classrooms on a consistent basis. My parents modeled (and still do) exceptional educational environments that promoted creativity, kindness, and critical thinking in their...
5.0
"Julia was an amazing nanny for me while I was traveling with my husband and infant and needed to hire a sitter for two separate evenings, with very limited notice and no other resource but care.com. I had very...
Reviewed by Zoe J.
Theresa M.
Waterbury, CT
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
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I've worked in the special needs Field for 16 years, and I also take care of an elderly couple which one of them has dementia, I am compassionate caring and love what I do I am a caretaker and I also know sign language
Amy G.
Southington, CT
$22/hr • 10 yrs exp
3.0
(1)
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Holli D.
Bristol, CT
$15-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Nanny Looking To Care For Your Child(ren) F/T Or P/T
5.0
(1)
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Hello, my name is Holli. I have a degree in Early Childhood/Elementary Education as well as some graduate courses completed. I have experience in a variety of classrooms with children from preschool through fifth grade and I have nannied/babysat for children ranging from newborn to 10 years of age. I spent a year volunteering...
5.0
"Holli was my Nanny for many years. She is a smart, dependable and is great with children. Her exceptional knowledge with child education Enables her to also be an educator so the child learns while exploring...
Reviewed by Kylie O.
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Wolcott, CT
Christina B.
5.0
Christina was a great asset to our family. She was warm and engaging with our son. He felt comfortable with her right away. She was very flexible with our schedule, and was able to stay late/come in early as needed. She was incredibly dependable and we knew that our son was in great hands with her...
- Jeanette N.
Ryan T.
5.0
Ryan is a fantastic nanny! She provides all inclusive services for our family - primarily watching our youngest from the time he was 5 months old to over 1 year old as well as my 3 year old when he's not in his toddler program. The only reason we're moving on is because our youngest will be starting...
- Care member
Haley L.
5.0
This young women is a bright caring childcare provider ..She more like family , My son has special needs and Haley is helping my son adjust to school routines, potty training, hygiene and helping with the social transition from not being in school due to the COVID-19. Haley has given my child...
- Kendra M.
Sara H.
5.0
I cannot express enough how grateful I am for the exceptional care provided by Sara. From the moment she walked through the door, it was evident that she was not just a babysitter, but a nurturing and responsible caregiver who truly loves what she does.
Sara created a warm and safe environment for...
- Luka K.
Meghan S.
5.0
Meghan is amazing with kids, my daughters absolutely love her! My 4 year old gets so excited when she knows Meghan is coming, she actually plays with the kids the whole time and enjoys it. She always shows up with a smile, and is very friendly and helpful. Would recommend, 100%.
- Jessica T.
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