Special needs is rewarding and challenging. My lifelong experience in nursing all ages and disabilities allows me to give 100% attention to the special needs of all ages.
I use to volunteer with children/teens ages 6-17 at a summer camp for 4 years while I was in high-school. The disabilities ranged, both cognitive and physical.
Throughout my young adult life I have worked as a behavioral specialist in families homes attending no to the various needs of clients, My goal is to meet the individual where they and help guide them through tasks and daily activities by identifying their strengths.
Upon moving to Westerly, RI I was hired by Seniors Helping Seniors and was immediately placed to work in multiple settings including; in home senior care, washing and bathing responsibilities, medication prep, grocery shopping as well as companion care.
After my first rewarding week I was transferred to STONERIDGE RETIREMENT...
Hello, my name is Lexi Joy ! I'm a reliable, energetic, patient, loving person. I have been in the caregiving field for over 10 years and have a lot of experience in all types of care, including care for children, seniors, and adults/ children with autism/ development & intellectual disabilities.
I have experience working as...
I have worked with special needs through high school and have since I have been out of college. I have assisted in learning, eating, changing, and assisting with bathroom habits.
Growing up in a family, where multiple people have Autism Spectrum Disorder, I know how much of a toll it can take when you do not have the help you need. I'm here to help any way I can, with abundant patience and love for all of God's children.
Hi I'm Emily, and I'm a college student in Boston. I have 8+ years of experience in caregiving as a Direct Support staff at West Bay Residential Services in RI, and I'm currently pursuing a communications degree in the hopes of continuing my education in Advocacy and Inclusion. I am creative, free-spirited, and ready to care for...
I have over 20 years of experience with pediatric/ infant population. This includes past employment at University of Ct health center, and Yale new haven Hospital. Along with caring for sick children in both the hospital and home Care setting, I am also available for well child care including infant care. CPR trained as well as...
Hello!! My name is Juliette and I am a graduate of Emerson College with a degree in communication sciences and disorders. I am currently attending graduate school for my masters degree in speech pathology. I have been working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities for the past 3 years! I am so...
HelIo! My name is Robyn. I am 62 years young and love working with families and children! I majored in elementary/minor in special education. Now living in East Greenwich, RI. I've worked with a Care. com family for 7 years in Gettysburg, PA. I've worked as a Professional Director for a Day Program for adults with disabilities....
Hi! My name is Christina and I am located in North Kingstown, Rhode Island. I have 6 years experience babysitting, 6 years of experience helping/babysitting children with disabilities, and am currently a 1-on-1 TA in a self contained Kindergarten classroom. I am very loving and compassionate, my main goal when someone is in my...
I have spent 2 years volunteering at an elementary school for children with special needs, specifically autism, located in Charlotte NC. It was during this experience that I found a love of psychology and I am now majoring in Psychology and pursuing a career in Pediatric Psychiatry with a focus on helping children with mental...
Mom of a 7-year-old with 10+ years of special needs experience. I have 2 siblings with special needs and have worked as a direct support staff for them and others for many years. I have a degree in early childhood education and development and am passionate about getting outside everyday, reading, and learning through play.
I'm presently a retired family practice physician who previously made house calls and ran nursing homes with lots of free time now to help local people in need. I'm also a retired Lt Col and Flight Surgeon that you can trust me in your home.
I am experienced with special needs, disabilities, dementia, modern medicine's...
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...
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
I just left my job as an education and training coordinator for a nonprofit. Where I taught young adults independent living skills and trained staff to use best practices while supporting. Before that I was a special education teacher at a school working with 15-22-year-olds. Before that I have worked in homes, residential and...