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Special needs caregivers in Charlestown, RI

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Emily S.


Charlestown, RI

$20-21/hr1 yrs exp

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Hi! My name is Emily and I am 21 years old. I currently work as a behavior technician and work with youth and teens that have been or are in the process of being diagnosed with ASD and related disorders. I have previously worked in the public school system in special education as a teacher assistant and have experience tutoring,...
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Courtney G.


Wood River Junction, RI

$20-24/hr10 yrs exp

Reliable, Experienced Care Provider

5.0

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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I'm Courtney. I live in Richmond with my husband and sweet little boys (1 & 3 y/o). I currently work in a daycare center and am the Preschool teacher. I am hoping to find a family that I can care for on Fridays. During the day or date night! Date nights can start immediately - days can start end of June. Things I...
Courtney can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Early Education

5.0
"Courtney loved and cared for my kids as if they were her own! She has a ton of experience with different age groups so I found her to be an excellent resource especially when my kids were going through different phases!"

Allison R.

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, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Victoria O.


Wakefield, RI

$30-50/hr10 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: Grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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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Jill D.


Westerly, RI

$20-35/hr10 yrs exp

Interested In Providing Companionship For Seniors Or Occasional Childcare

I am a grandmother of a 17-year-old and mother of 2 adult sons. I am an artist and enjoy cooking. I can help with meal prep, crafts, and errands. I have a Bachelor of Arts degree in human services and a Master of Arts degree in Communication Studies. I retired from a 40+ year career in grant writing and administration, as human...
Jill can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping
Skills:

First Aid

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Margaret F.


Westerly, RI

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced healthcare support worker with a demonstrated history in varied roles in healthcare and human services. 20 years experience working with the elderly and developmentally disabled of all ages. Well-developed bedside manner. Strong, self-motivated professional. I'm pet-friendly, have my own transportation, am a...
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Kelly M.


Wakefield, RI

$20-30/hr1 yrs exp

My son needed special care as a younger child but has made such wonderful progress through Early Intervention services that he no longer needs special education. I am grateful for special needs providers and would like to assist other families with the care of their special needs loved ones.
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Brianna B.


Narragansett, RI

$30-35/hr1 yrs exp

Caregiver

I'm reliable, hard working, loving and trustworthy. Looking forward to helping a family out. Feel free to message me!
For the past 2 years I have worked in special education in the public school setting. I am currently a physical education teacher working at a school for special needs students elementary, middle and high school aged. I have been a one on one in the past as well as taught in a special education classroom. I have babysat children...
I have worked in the Intensive Needs Program at my local Elementary School. The program was created to help young children with significant needs integrate into the standard school experience. My job was to help implement strategies to cope with behavioral difficulties, speech delays, developmental delays, and other factors...
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Karen B.


Wakefield, RI

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter

I am a graduate of the University of New Hampshire and am currently employed as a teaching assistant at a local public school. l have worked there for 12 years in grades ranging from K-8. I am currently working with two special needs children in grades 3-4 and have also worked for two years with a special needs child in another...
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Megan A.


Narragansett, RI

$20-30/hr3 yrs exp

Special Needs Nanny

Hi! My name is Megan, and I am a current psychology student at the University of Rhode Island. For just over three years, I have worked consistently with a special needs 7-year-old. He was born premature, and now struggles with autism, ADHD, and developmental delays. Watching him has also provided me with experience in feeding...
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Courtney G.


Wood River Junction, RI

$15-25/hr7 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver Available ASAP

Experience entails 1:1 work within an elementary school. Implementing of behavior/IEP/504 etc., plans. PASS work in both home environment and the community.

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: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Margaret F.


Westerly, RI

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitting, After School Care, Nannying

I worked for the YMCA "School's Out" program for 5yrs. In this role I worked with children grades K-6 at a ratio of 3 staff to 30 kids. I also have 10+ years experience babysitting, including for families of special needs children. I worked for a nanny agency as well as through private pay. Now I work at a local daycare at a...
Margaret can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CNA

CPR

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Haleigh S.


Westerly, RI

$21-25/hr6 yrs exp

Babysitting

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Haleigh and I am 26 years old. In addition to having a 1-year-old of my own, I have several years of experience working with children aging from 4 months to 13 years old and also have previous experience working with children with special needs.
Haleigh can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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...
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Rachel S.


Westerly, RI

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

I love taking care of children and being part of their journey as they learn and grow! I have my degree in Human Development and Family studies, my early childhood education teaching certificate and my EMT license. I have experience working with infants, toddlers and school age children as well as children with special needs.
Rachel can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Early Education

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Shannon O.


Westerly, RI

$15-25/hr3 yrs exp

Part Time Care Giver

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...

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