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4.5
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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.
Kathy T.
Storrs Mansfield, CT
$10-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Energetic Care Giver Seeking An Opportunity To Help!
5.0
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Since taking early retirement late last year, I have been helping my dad (age 94) and his wife. My dad has had increased difficulty getting around and had lost a good deal of his short term memory. I've helped with meal preparation, cleaning, and I have driven them to medical appointments and helped them with errands. I have...
Mackenzie B.
Putnam, CT
$24/hr • 3 yrs exp
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I have 3 years of experience. I worked in a daycare for almost 2 years. I had watched two children on the weekends that are in foster care for a total of 2 years. I also have nannied for a family including a 1. 5-year-old and a 6-year-old! I am CPR certified. I have training with special needs individuals. I have some background...
5.0
"Machenzie is a very dependable sweet young lady. We have used her often the past year and a half. She has never once cancelled or been late . My children love her and she has become a member of our family...
Reviewed by Michelle R.
5.0
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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 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.
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I have over 10 years of experience. I can help with Transportation Services and Personal Care. I have experience with direct care and also management. I am retired and available most hours. I worked as an activity coordinator for my last 5 years with elderly. In my previous years of employment I worked with special needs...
5.0
"Virginia was my boss for years and she treated me with more respect, kindness and patience than any former employer ever had. Virginia is compassionate, as well as very caring. On more than one occasion I saw...
Reviewed by Carol B.
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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 compassionate, dependable, caring, person. I have over 15 years of experience with Alzheimer's / dementia. I have volunteered for hospice, my local Department of Human Services, Animal Shelter, and Ambulance Corp.
I have had over 4 years experience working hands on with developmentally challenged, mentally ill, and special...
5.0
"Karen is a very comforting person. She helped care for my Mother who had dementia. She helped with personal hygiene, dressing, feeding, medication and household chores. Karen suggested ways that helped keep my...
Reviewed by Joyce T.
4.0
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Hello! Thank you for visiting my page. I have always had a soft spot in caring for those with special needs. My childhood best friend had a sister with Angelman syndrome, which sparked my interest in helping those with special needs. I went through an emergency medical technician training course, and passed my certification...
4.0
"Julia house sat/stayed with our 12-year-old beagle. Julia was punctual, kind, caring and dependable. She kept him happy, and safe and she was able to get him to take his medication, which is not always an easy...
Reviewed by Susan H.
Jessica T.
Oxford, MA
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
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Licensed educator with experience working with children that have autism, ADHD, PTSD, depression, anxiety, seizure disorders, emotional disturbances, speech impairments and physical impairments.
Courtney R.
Sturbridge, MA
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
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I'm a very organized, detail-oriented person. I own a cleaning company so I'm a clean person and willing to clean around the house. I've been around children my whole life and worked with special needs kids and adults for years.
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I've been passionate about childcare for years. I have extensive experience working with children who have special needs, and I even intern at a local elementary school during the week. I can absolutely help out with cooking, cleaning, laundry, errands, tutoring, and transportation. I have an energetic and bubbly personality...
Robin P.
Warren, MA
$24-29/hr • 10 yrs exp
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I have been working in a nursing assistant for 12 years in nursing homes .. I also do home care with special needs adults through a agency in Sturbridge
looking for a flexible work to work around my children's schedule and my husband's.. also want to get out of the nursing home atmosphere
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I am a retired nurse looking for occasional jobs . I have worked in many different settings from group homes to hospitals and clinics as well as pediatric experiences .
Courtney P.
Plainfield, CT
$15-25/hr • 2 yrs exp
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I have cared for my elderly aunt for the last 2 years, grocery shopping , doing laundry meal prepping and changing. I helped with my grandmother before she passed away getting her into bed and helping feed her. I think I have a well rounded personality and love listening to stories and helping people in need.
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I cared for a man for over 10 years that had a C4/C5 spinal cord injury that left him paralyzed from the top of his shoulders down.
Every day we did range of motion exercises as well as an hour in his standing machine. I cut his hair, shaved his face, prepared meals, assisted with eating, did all his banking, and drove him...
Maryjane L.
Sturbridge, MA
$10-15/hr • 3 yrs exp
Step Mom of a 14 Year Old With Non Verbal Disability and ADHD
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I have been caring for my son at least part time since he was 5 years old. Having him succeed with any of his projects is vital to increasing his self esteem; that is my passion.
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I am NOT, a company that is reaching out looking to hire people! I am my own person, just looking for some extra work during the week! And also, I would like to stick with a family that is consistent and is willing to stay with me as well. That is my main goal of making the profile!
Hello! My name is Savannah, and I'm just...
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I have lots of experience with children of all ages including children with special needs. I have watched children since the age of 11. I have been a CNA in a hospital. I have taken first aid and CPR classes for all ages. I have always loved taking care of children.
Megan G.
Tolland, CT
$14-25/hr • 1 yrs exp
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I actually have a special needs sister with cerebral palsy who I have taken care of for awhile now so I am very use to everything and very good with kids.
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Woodstock Valley, 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.
Mackenzie B.
5.0
Machenzie is a very dependable sweet young lady. We have used her often the past year and a half. She has never once cancelled or been late . My children love her and she has become a member of our family network!
- Michelle R.
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.
Virginia E.
5.0
Virginia is one of the most positive people I have ever known! She is always a bright spot and anyone she comes in contact with has a better day!
- Justine W.
Karen L.
5.0
Karen is a very comforting person. She helped care for my Mother who had dementia. She helped with personal hygiene, dressing, feeding, medication and household chores. Karen suggested ways that helped keep my Mother more comfortable physically and emotionally during a very stressful time. I highly...
- Joyce T.
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