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Emily Y.


New London, CT

$17-25/hr • 3 yrs exp

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Hi! I am a 25-year-old experienced childcare worker. I am a patient, compassionate, kind, and reliable person who loves working with children. I love the outdoors and being active, and I have a passion for helping others. My past experience includes working with children with special needs (ages 3-21), including children with...
Emily can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
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Courtney P.


Plainfield, CT

$17-25/hr • 2 yrs exp

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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Tasia W.


Exeter, RI

$20-50/hr • 10 yrs exp

Part-time Nanny, Caregiver, ABA, Special Needs, Etc.

I have been providing child care for over 25 years. I am female and have experience with children of all ages across home, school and community settings. I spent 10 years working at the Center for Autism and Related Disorders working with children with autism and related disabilities. I have experience managing and reducing...
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Annie D.


North Kingstown, RI

$15-25/hr • 1 yrs exp

Experienced Physical Therapy Student Available To Help With Special Needs Children/adults

As a physical therapy student, I have a passion for helping others. Specifically, I have a passion for helping those with special needs. I have worked as a Behavioral Specialist in the past for a child on the Autism-Spectrum. I have experience working with children and adults with other disabilities as well. I am friendly,...
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Victoria O.


Wakefield, RI

$30-50/hr • 10 yrs exp

Part-time Babysitter

My name is Victoria. I have been babysitting for 14+ years. I have experience with multiple children from the ages of 6 months to upwards of 16 years. I also have extensive experience with children with special needs. I am a Registered Nurse and have a full time job but very flexible hours. I have my BLS as well as ACLS and I am...
Victoria can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

I have experience with skills and the mental support being these needs. I'm always willing to learn more
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Eva S.


Coventry, RI

$17-22/hr • 1 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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Paige W.


North Kingstown, RI

$27-35/hr • 7 yrs exp

Child Care

Loving and empathetic young mom with many years of child care experience including nannying and daycare facilities. Experience with newborn-school age as well as children/adults with special needs. Able to do light housekeeping/chores as well as carpooling and pickup/drop offs. Time/pay rate flexible! Bonus if I can bring my...
Paige can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Jhanira V.


New London, CT

$21-30/hr • 4 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I would describe myself as a responsible, caring and fun person. I love kids and I enjoy babysitting! I have 4 years of experience working with kids. I have worked as an intervention specialist and tutor for special needs children. My most recent job was as a special education teacher. I'm also bilingual and always do my best in...
Jhanira can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Sara C.


North Kingstown, RI

$20-30/hr • 2 yrs exp

Individualized Care

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.
I am a middle aged professional that currently assists as support staff for a young gentleman with special needs. I also am a caregiver to an elderly woman. (She is now in facility so I visit few times a week.) I have two grown children and worked as a nanny to triplets many years ago.
Shannon can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Crystal B.


North Kingstown, RI

$16-21/hr • 10 yrs exp

Former lead preschool teacher, have taught elementary special education, experienced with children on the spectrum and ABA.
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Ariana R.


Narragansett, RI

$17-30/hr • 2 yrs exp

Hi! My name is Ariana. I am a junior at the University of Rhode Island studying Psychology. I have 2 years of experience in a daycare helping take care of children ages 0-5. Through working at the daycare, I have received Professional Development certificates through RIELDS and the ELC. I also have experience as a substitute...
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Kara H.


North Kingstown, RI

$16-21/hr • 10 yrs exp

I worked in the behavioral health care field for over 20 years. I have worked with children, adults and elderly with differing disabilities. I have worked in group home, home and inpatient settings. I look forward to working with you!
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Mariah M.


Norwich, CT

$15-20/hr • 2 yrs exp

I have experience working for DDS as a support for individuals with developmental disabilities as well as physical disabilities. I also have CNA experience working with adolescents of the same nature. I also have a 2-year-old son with severe ASD who is nonverbal so I have some sign language experience as well.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Alex. I am a Junior at the University of Rhode Island, double majoring in Psychology and Human Development and Family Science, with plans to become a therapist to help children manage mental health challenges. I have five plus years of experience babysitting a special needs child with cochlear implants. Last...
Alexandra can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Megan A.


Narragansett, RI

$25/hr • 5 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Megan, I am 19 years old and a current psychology student at the University of Rhode Island. I am a high energy, motivated and caring individual with a strong passion and love for children. I have had the privilege of caring for children of various ages and personalities for over five years, from infants to...
Megan can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Nichole B.


Coventry, RI

$20-25/hr • 10 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...
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Angelle S.


New London, CT

$18-25/hr • 6 yrs exp

Your Child's New Buddy!

Hello! My name is Angelle & I've been babysitting & providing childcare for 6 years. I've provided care for children's all around my neighborhood, and also was a behavioral technician working with children in their homes for 2 years. I have experience with both neurotypical children & children with special needs; and it's...
Angelle can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Michael B.


Groton, CT

$17-30/hr • 5 yrs exp

Caregiver For All!

Hello! My name is Michael and I have been working as a caregiver for a variety of different individuals since 2017. Originally from Indiana, I have worked in many different environments from a nursing home late-stage dementia unit, to managing a group home of seven clients with varying developmental disabilities diagnoses, to...

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