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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

$22-24/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 looking to lessen my commute - (I drive 40+ minutes). I'd also like to go back to the roots of what I truly love - caring for families in a home setting. I am hoping to find a family that...
Courtney can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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.

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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, travel, light cleaning, 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: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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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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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Jill D.


Westerly, RI

$20/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: Grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

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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.
In past years I cared for my two of my grandparents as they developed Alzheimer's, this included taking them for drives, cooking meals, companionship, bathing and housekeeping. I'm currently involved with a nursing home ministry where we sing hymns, do short Bible lessons and visit with the clients. I been involved with this...
Audrey can also help with: Errands, dementia, meal prep, respite care, light cleaning
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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!
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Audrey G.


Hope Valley, RI

$18-25/hr10 yrs exp

I am a Retired Special Education Teacher and Have Also Taught Preschool, Elementary and Art.

I have a master degree in special education and am certified in elementary, art and special education. I have taught in all 3 areas over the past 12 plus years. I have worked with ages 3-17 in various settings and with various disabilities (mild to server/profound) I grew up with a brother who has special needs, it's been a part...

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

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

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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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Madison M.


Wakefield, RI

$25-50/hr5 yrs exp

Winter Break Babysitting

Hi Everyone! I'm Maddy, and I've been caring for children for over five years. My experience includes babysitting, driving kids to activities, and working as a Behavioral Technician with special needs students. I'm also a second-year Occupational Therapy student, graduating in May, and am CPR and First Aid certified. I love...
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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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Maggie M.


Wakefield, RI

$20-25/hr5 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a South Kingstown native and a recent college graduate from Wake Forest University. I am looking for part-time work this summer before reporting to training this fall as a newly commissioned 2nd Lieutenant in the U. S. Army. I'd describe my personality as empathetic, easy-going, and charismatic. In my spare time, I like...
Maggie can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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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.
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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: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

CNA

First Aid

CPR

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