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60 special needs adult care are listed in Foster, RI

The average posted rate is $20/hr as of March 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs adult care is 5 years

Special needs adult care in Foster, RI

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Denise L.


Foster, RI

$20-25/hr5 yrs exp

Devoted Care-giver By Nature

5.0

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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

My name is Denise. I began my care-taking career by taking care of my father, a disabled Korean war vet with PTSD. Years later my mother was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and diabetes. I treasured caring for her until the end of her journey. I also raised three children with special needs. Through these experiences I realized...
Denise can also help with: Dementia, light cleaning, live-in home care
5.0
"I have met dozens of caregivers over the past five years since my mom has needed full-time help. I can say without hesitation that Denise is on my "A List" of the best of the best. She has a giving, warm personality, sense of humor and comfort with elders. My mom...

Lori S.

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Karen L.


Chepachet, RI

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Compassionate Caregiver

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...
Karen can also help with: Dementia, personal care
Skills:

CPR

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...

Joyce T.

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Jackie F.


North Scituate, RI

$20-22/hr1 yrs exp

Care Taker

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have experience with children and adults with autism spectrum disorder, seizure disorder, and also have experience with care of elderly with dementia. I have administered medication, helped with bathing and changing, I can also prepare meals, low sodium, low sugar, whatever is needed. I will provide the best care for you or...
5.0
"Jackie Has cared for my son for a couple of years now. He is significantly disabled She's always been amazing with him, she redirects and distracts him if she see a potential problematic behavior coming. When he does have a meltdown Jackie handles it in a calm...

Care member

I grow up a brother special needs. I spent many years around children with disabilities and Special Olympics. I later went on to work at perspectives for 15 years taking care of adults with disabilities after I had an adult with disability living with me for six years I also took care of a 91-year-old woman with dementia living...
Nichole can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, meal prep, live-in home care, dementia, transportation & more
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Dianne D.


North Scituate, RI

$22-25/hr2 yrs exp

Direct Care Professional

Hi! I'm Dianne, and I enjoy meeting people just as they are, and helping out as needed. I have experience working with youth and adults who have special needs including Autism, Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, sight impairment, and mild to severe cognitive impairment. I am a calm presence and infuse my actions with kindness and...
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Athena C.


Coventry, RI

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Home Health Aid Available For You!!!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hey my names Athena I have worked with the elderly since I was 16 and also the special needs community I love working with both. I have experience with all different kinds of things and people. Dementia, Alzheimer's, Hoyer lifts, autism, behavioral problems, ETC CPR certified I do ADLS meal prep med administration and light...
I'm a lover of people and I am one of the best helpers you'll ever hire. I've had many hands-on life experiences in my short life caring for individuals. Taking care of my mom at the end of her life made me realize that I have a deep care for the elderly in hospice. I've come alongside and cared for the elderly for surgery,...
Elizabeth can also help with: Hospice services, errands, light cleaning, meal prep, respite care, transportation & more
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Deanna M.


Danielson, CT

$17-22/hr10 yrs exp

Hands On And Empathetic Caregiver

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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Deborah L.


Chepachet, RI

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time/Full Time Caregiver

I have been in the home care field most of my life, over 30 years. After 10 years of working in the field, I started working at an organization, helping people of all ages with various challenges and disabilities. While that position was very rewarding for many years, I realized my passion was assisting people in the home...
Deborah can also help with: Meal prep, companionship, personal care, dementia, hospice services, light cleaning & more
I have always enjoyed working with special needs adults and children. Since high school I worked in the classrooms. I am CPR first aid and map certified. I have worked in group homes with adults and children. I have worked with a variety of different disabilities & enjoy them all
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Eva S.


Coventry, RI

$17-22/hr1 yrs exp

Registered Behavior Technician

Over the past year I have worked as a Registered Behavior Technician with children of varying ages. I excel at maintaining child safety, promoting a fun and accepting environment, and teaching necessary life skills. Anyone who I have worked for/with can see that I make it my mission to bring 100% enthusiasm and love to my job...
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Kalie C.


Coventry, RI

$18-25/hr5 yrs exp

Hi, my name is Kalie. I was a direct support professional for about 5 years providing care to adults with disabilities before I took a new opportunity working in a doctors office. I've come to realize in the last month or so, that I miss being hands on and active throughout the day. I've always had such a passion for caring for...
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Victoria H.


North Scituate, RI

$25-50/hr4 yrs exp

Victoria

I'd describe my personality as reliable, kind, and optimistic. I like working with kids/adults as a caregiver because this type of work brings so much joy and fulfillment into my life. I started working with kids when I got my first job as a direct support professional in 2018. In my spare time, I like to exercise, spend time...
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Nichole B.


Coventry, RI

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

I'm Nichole and I'm 50 years old. I grew up with a brother with a disability so I was raised around Special Olympics and children with disabilities later went on to Work at perspectives and group homes and day programs and then took in a client to live with me for an SLA for the past six years, she recently moved back home with...
Hi I'm Jenn! I'm an accountant, and I've been taking are of kids for as long as I can remember! Including being a mother's helper before I was 13! I have several years experience babysitting including watching children of all ages (infants to teens) and with food sensitivities. I love being active outdoors, playing games, crafts...
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Tammy S.


Greene, RI

$18-25/hr10 yrs exp

Compassionate Compaionship

Worked in nursing homes as well as private care with hospice as a former licensed C. N. A. , worked With people with disabilities. The last 18 years as a licensed Massage therapist. I also have my master certificate in Reiki (energy healing)..
Tammy can also help with: Transportation, errands, light cleaning, meal prep, dementia, respite care & more
Skills:

CNA

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Jon B.


Coventry, RI

$15-20/hr2 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver Available

I have experience working with more acute cases of special needs from working at Bradley Hospital, a facility for acute psychiatric adolescent services. Many of the patients I cared for had Autism Spectrum Disorder, as well as various behavioral and sensory disorders. I have a passion for this type of care because of these...
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Leanne W.


Danielson, CT

$17-25/hr1 yrs exp

Experiences Special Needs Professional

I formerly worked in a group home for adolescents with disabilities. This involved daily care including bathing assistance, getting ready for the day, putting them to bed, medication administration, etc. The adolescents in the home had a variety of impairments from down syndrome and cerebral palsy to autism and behavioral...
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Kalie C.


Coventry, RI

$18-25/hr5 yrs exp

Hi, my name is Kalie C. I was a direct support professional for about 5 years providing care to adults with disabilities before I took a new opportunity working in a doctors office. I've come to realize in the last month or so, that I miss being hands on and active through the day. I've always had such a passion for caring for...
Kalie can also help with: Light cleaning, dementia, meal prep, errands, transportation
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Neliy S.


Manville, RI

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello my name is Neliy I been a CNA for 20 years now. I am very passionate of what I do. I have worked with children/disabled children and elders. I am a very outgoing person, High energy and positive.
5.0
"Neily is great! She came on time, with short notice, and stayed a little over the allotted time! Also very friendly and personable. I will definitely hire her again!"

Thomas K.

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Recent special needs adult care reviews in Foster, RI

Denise L.

5.0

I have met dozens of caregivers over the past five years since my mom has needed full-time help. I can say without hesitation that Denise is on my "A List" of the best of the best. She has a giving, warm personality, sense of humor and comfort with elders. My mom loves being around her. And she's...

- Lori S.

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.

Jackie F.

5.0

We hired Jackie to watch our 4 month old daughter for the month of February Monday- Friday 8:30-5:30. She was wonderful! She was so loving and engaged with our daughter. She was excellent with keeping her on a schedule, feedings, changing and nap time. We also on several occasions left her with...

- Catherine A.

Neliy S.

5.0

Neily is great! She came on time, with short notice, and stayed a little over the allotted time! Also very friendly and personable. I will definitely hire her again!

- Thomas K.

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