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Chelsea S.


Bristol, RI

$15-20/hr4 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver Available (Saturday/Sundays!)

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For almost 2 years, I worked as a Dorm Coordinator at a boarding school/day school for children and young adults with Autism, complex learning disabilities and special educational needs. My overall responsibility was to provide direct and ongoing supervision and support to all students as well as foster independent living...
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Makenzie C.


Bristol, RI

$20-30/hr2 yrs exp

I have two years of experience working with children ages 3-13 with varying emotional and behavioral diagnosis. I have such a desire working with and getting to know young children with special needs because often times they just need a friend, someone who can listen to them (even when they're non-verbal), and a caring play...
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Claire C.


Bristol, RI

$17-22/hr4 yrs exp

Hello! My name's Claire. I have almost a decade of childcare experience, professional level CPR certification, and currently work as a youth swim instructor! I teach children with limb differences, hearing loss, anxiety, autism, ADHD, and many other behavioral or developmental differences.
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Kayla R.


Bristol, RI

$16-20/hr5 yrs exp

Hello ! Im Kayla .

I currently work for disabled men an women who have special needs . I also would love to do this is a side job sense my hours have been cut down to my regular hours so that leaves me 4 days off a week ! I work with autism , non verbal , Down syndrome, delayed development , bed ridden , all am , pm and night care meaning baths...
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Emma F.


Bristol, RI

$16-21/hr1 yrs exp

Emma

Hi! My name is Emma , I'm currently studying to become a special education teacher! I am in many clubs as well as do camps every summer practicing inclusion.
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Karisa S.


Bristol, RI

$17-22/hr5 yrs exp

Assistant Manager Of Group Home

Hello my name is Karisa and I currently work full time as a nanny . Before this from the ages of 18 to 23 I worked in a group home for individuals with different disabilities . During my time here I did bed transfers , assisted with feedings , bathing , taking clients on activities as well as gave medicine and brought them on...
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Olivia M.


Bristol, RI

$25/hr8 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter Available Anytime :)

Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood

My name is Olivia and I am 24 years old. I am very mature and responsible for my age. I have a twin brother with special needs and a younger sister. I have watched kids for 8 years now. I play soccer and was in special needs basketball. I just graduated Pre-Med in May. I want to become a pediatric surgeon. I love watching...
Olivia can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Stephanie A.


Bristol, RI

$13-18/hr8 yrs exp

Positive And Fun Sitter

Hello! My name is Stephanie and I am currently a rising senior at Roger Williams University. I am patient, positive, creative and loving. I am currently enrolled in a remote internship for the summer and would love to get back into nannying with my free time! Throughout high school, I worked at my hometown's recreation...
Stephanie can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Diana L.


Bristol, RI

$18-21/hr5 yrs exp

Experienced, Caring, Patient, And Creative Caregiver

Hello, I have over 18 years of experience in child care with ages 2 months- 13 years old. I have worked in classrooms, as a live-in nanny, and as a part time baby sitter for parents who need a refreshing night out. I also have experience working with children and adults who have special needs. Many families I have cared for do...
Diana can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Jessica S.


Bristol, RI

$10-20/hr10 yrs exp

Summer Child Care Available, 20+ Hours

I am a gentle, kind person who adores children. I have 20+ years experience with long term child care for families. I have experience with all ages, from newborn through teens. I have experience with special needs too. I have my own transportation, a good driving record. I have been CPR certified, am very pet friendly, happy...
Jessica can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Paris E.


Portsmouth, RI

$20-25/hr3 yrs exp

3.7

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Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Paris and I am 22 years old. I have been a nanny/babysitter for around 5 years now and I have experience with infants to teenagers. I take part in meal prepping, activities, homework help, cleaning up, and building real bonds with the kids I nanny/babysit. I am experienced with working with children with...
Paris can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
5.0
"Paris was amazing with my boys. They loved having her around. Very dependable, great communication, and very nice! If there were more than 5 stars, I'd definitely give more!"

Marcus T.

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Liz S.


Warwick, RI

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have almost 30 years of personal care attendant and nursing assistant experience. I love the elderly population and people with special needs. I'm considerate and empathetic by nature and would treat your family as I would my own. My past experience with the elderly specializes with Alzheimer and dementia patients but would...
Liz can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, dementia, live-in home care, hospice services, companionship & more
Skills:

CNA

CPR

5.0
"Liz is a is a caring and very helpful CNA . I had broken my elbow and pelvic . She took care of me and would drive to Dr’s. I would definitely recommend her. Liz is indefinitely a great CNA"

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Jennifer B.


Warwick, RI

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a 37-year-old female caregiver and a licensed CNA. I am an experienced senior care provider as well as special needs. My experience includes, bathing/personal hygiene, transfers, using a hoyer lift to transfer to and from wheelchair, companionship, errands, light housekeeping and cooking. I prepare meals and can administer...
Jennifer can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CNA

CPR

5.0
"She is so wonderful with our children and they adore her! We are thankful to have found her"

Sarah B.

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Leslie H.


Warwick, RI

$20-15/hr3 yrs exp

I have been employed with The Homestead Group in RI which is a service program for children with special needs. I have worked with a 5-years-old girl who is language delayed. I also have experience working with an adult with Downs syndrome through Options RI and working with children with varying levels of autism. I am not an...
5.0
"She is terrific with kids and a delight to be around."

Linda W.

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Rachel D.


Warwick, RI

$17-22/hr8 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, I am writing to apply for the position of Personal Caregiver. As a compassionate and capable individual with more than 7 years of experience providing transportation and assistance to individuals with a variety of needs, I am confident that I am the ideal candidate for the role. I enjoy working with people, and I enjoy...
5.0
"That she is a very good caring person!"

Dora H.

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Emily M.


Fall River, MA

$18-22/hr6 yrs exp

Babysitter

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello my name is Emily and I am 28 years old. I am CPR/first aid certified with the AHA and also have a CNA course under my belt. I am very experienced working with children. I have completed two classes on child development and child care, and worked in the Barnstable Early Learning center for two years. I have experience being...
Emily can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:

CNA

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Emily was hired for my family when my little girl was only 2 years old and we had just started our family. We were not on care.com at the time. Our little one was always out discovering new places and was always tired after Emily left! (A very good thing!) I loved...

Kelly G.

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Elaine O.


Portsmouth, RI

$10-25/hr10 yrs exp

I have 20+ years of experience. I'm caring compassionate and dependable. I can help with medication, doctor appointments, bathing, transportation, errands, help around the house, meal prep or overall companionship. I can even help you care for your loved one who may be crossing over soon. I will stay and take the stress off...
Elaine can also help with: Personal care, hospice services, dementia, respite care, live-in home care
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Elaine was extremely helpful, kind and caring when my Husband was diagnosed with Lung Cancer in February of 2017. She assisted me with everything from childcare, cleaning, errands and assistance caring for him during his 6mos of treatment and during his last days....

Stephanie S.

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Maria M.


Warwick, RI

$28/hr18 yrs exp

Looking for my next full time nanny position ,

Hired by 34 families in your neighborhood

Hello my name is Maria , I'm from Dominican Republic and I've been nanny for 18 years, I have experienced taking care of babies from newborn to teenagers , twins, multiple, special needs and behavior attention as well . I have my certificate in Adult/Pediatric CPR/First Aid/ AED clean driving record. I have my own...
Maria can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Maria was wonderful with my my four year old! He was shy at first, but after he warmed up they had a great time! He still asks about her, and I will definitely hire her again! A+!"

Benjamin B.

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Erin C.


Tiverton, RI

$30-35/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

As a RI licensed CNA, I am a DEPENDABLE, trustworthy, and responsible caregiver trained and experienced with all aspects of child-rearing, bandage care, meal preparation, shopping, light housework, pet care, and schoolwork to help the entire family feel at ease. -I have been involved with various health and educational...
Erin can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CNA

Early Education

5.0
"We recommend Erin very highly! Erin helped us a couple of different ways (tutoring and eldercare), and we greatly appreciated her assistance each time. We first hired Erin for some much-needed tutoring for our son. She brought really helpful materials, and also...

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Bristol, RI

Paris E.

5.0

Paris was amazing with my boys. They loved having her around. Very dependable, great communication, and very nice! If there were more than 5 stars, I'd definitely give more!

- Marcus T.

Liz S.

5.0

We found Liz on Care.com and she was our Godsend. My Mom was in the depths of Dementia when my husband and I could no longer take care of her on our own. Liz’s professionalism and kindness was beyond anything we could have expected. Her in-depth knowledge of exactly what my Mom was dealing with was...

- Care member

Jennifer B.

5.0

She is so wonderful with our children and they adore her! We are thankful to have found her

- Sarah B.

Leslie H.

5.0

She is terrific with kids and a delight to be around.

- Linda W.

Rachel D.

5.0

That she is a very good caring person!

- Dora H.

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