Find and Hire Paid Caregivers
Connecting You to Care in Connecticut
If you or a family member needs care or support, Rewarding Work can help you find someone ready to provide support in your home or community. Rewarding Work provides a comprehensive, up-to-date list of people who live near you, have the experience you need, and who are available to work when you need them—as well as an easy-to-use job board.
We Partner with CT DDS
Subscriptions are free for families receiving services through the Connecticut Department of Developmental Services (CT DDS). For information on using Rewarding Work for DDS self-directed programs and to request the DDS access code click the link below.
How Do I Renew My CT DDS Access Code Subscription?
It's easy to renew after your current access code subscription expires. From your Dashboard, click "Subscription History" then click the green "Subscribe" button. Click "Have an access code?" Next enter the access code and click "Continue." Your new 12-month subscription begins immediately.
Visit our FAQ page for more questions and answers!
Hire the support you need
Hundreds of qualified local job candidates are available to assist you or a family member in living independently.
Our Connecticut Partners
We are proud to partner with CT DDS to help individuals and families find the caregiving support they need. Through this partnership, we're making caregiving more accessible, flexible, and family-centered across the state.
Connecticut Department of Developmental Services (MA DDS)
Our partnership provides DDS eligible individuals and families with a free 12-month subscription to RewardingWork.org—renewable each year. Our goal is to empower families to connect directly with qualified caregivers in their local communities.
Need Respite Support?
Respite provides short-term relief for primary caregivers — whether it’s for an afternoon, several days or weeks. Care may be provided in your home or in a respite care provider’s home. Learn more or download our free Respite Handbook below.
Connecticut Caregiver Hiring Resources
Helpful Links for Massachusetts Employers
Whether you're a caregiver, family member, or employer, having the right information at your fingertips makes all the difference. Below are some helpful links to that can guide you through every step of your caregiving journey.
Kind Words from Recent Job Seekers and Families
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So far I have met three employers. They are some of the kindest people I have met in my life. I am witnessing a renewed hope in mankind. I am in awe over the love they have for the people in their family that need care. It was an honor to meet and work for them. Thank you for creating this website.
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RW CAREGIVER
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We ended up hiring the first person we interviewed - but not until we had phone screenings with several people who looked promising.
The website was easy to use and we’d use it again.
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RW Employer
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So far I have met three employers. They are some of the kindest people I have met in my life. I am witnessing a renewed hope in mankind. I am in awe over the love they have for the people in their family that need care. It was an honor to meet and work for them. Thank you for creating this website.
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RW CAREGIVER
Background Checks
Please Note: Job candidates in the Rewarding Work database have NOT been screened in any way and their backgrounds have NOT been checked. It is your responsibility as an employer to check references and backgrounds of people you may hire.