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Haleigh S.


Westerly, RI

$21-25/hr6 yrs exp

Babysitting

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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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
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: Grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Laura C.


Bradford, RI

$35/hr10 yrs exp

Private Home Care Provider

I have over 20 years experience in human services. My experience ranges from working in nursing homes with the eldery, in group homes with individuals ranging from behavioral to special needs, and in the medical field in various settings as a licensed EMT for over 10 years. I currently work doing private home care - my...
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Jill D.


Westerly, RI

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Senior Caregiver

I cared for my brother for a year while he had terminal cancer. He suggested I offer part-time work in this area as he said I was so good at helping him. I cooked wonderful meals and provided companionship, housework, assisted with outings and transportation, medication administration, and hospice support. I'm also a mother and...
Jill can also help with: Respite care, meal prep, transportation, errands, light cleaning, dementia & more
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Ava N.


Westerly, RI

$30-40/hr10 yrs exp

Former Special Education Teacher Seeking New Role!

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...
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Rachel F.


Ashaway, RI

$20/hr2 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver Available

Over the years caring for others has been my passion. I love to make a difference and to always be there to help! Before obtaining my CNA I was working with prospectives, which was a very rewarding job and the reason I went for my CNA certification!
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Tyler C.


Kingston, RI

$10-15/hr1 yrs exp

College Student Studying Communicative Disorders

I have 3 years of childcare experience and have also worked as a respite PCA and DSP with disabled adults and children. I have worked at Dr. Daycare as a Therapeutic Integrative Specialist. I have worked at a nursing home as an activities aide. I have worked at a residential facility for the intellectually disabled. I am a...
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Maria L.


Wakefield, RI

$18-50/hr10 yrs exp

Patient Sitter Familiar With Special Needs

I am a former math and special education teacher. I have been a math professor at the University of Arkansas, Texarkana College, and TAMU-T. I am comfortable around dogs and cats. I am a former foster parent. I have a master's of science from Texas A&M in Interdisciplinary Studies. I'm open to one-time babysitting jobs and...
Skills:

Special Needs Care

I have multiple years of experience working with children between the ages of 4 and 16. I have experience babysitting, working at a therapeutic horseback riding school, working as a PASS and HBTS worker, and tutoring children with special needs.
Serena can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

Sarah C.


Wakefield, RI

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Nurse, Homecare Experience, Mom Of 3

New part time empty nester looking for occasional/possible regular hours. Former Labor and delivery nurse, home care for special needs child, 9 years of Case Management experience. I have a full time job Monday- Friday 8-6 but have Wed, Thurs, Sat nights free at times. Comfortable with newborns and worked the night shift for 5...
Sarah can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Audra G.


Bradford, RI

$20-25/hr8 yrs exp

I've worked with individuals with special needs doing private care for almost 10 years. Exercising, swimming, outings of any kind. including shopping, meal prep, laundry and house keeping assistance, companionship and much more. Positivity and encouragement to be independent and helping them regulate their day with a smile. My...
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Arielle S.


Mystic, CT

$23-40/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time And Occasional Babysitter/Nanny

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Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood

I am a fun, loving, creative, and responsible babysitter and nanny. Over the past 15 years, I have been directly responsible for supervising over 200 children in group settings, residences, schools, and community settings. My responsibilities include supervision of children from newborn to 19 years of age. I have been a...
Arielle can also help with: Travel, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Arielle watched my boys for a couple of hours while I was at a doctor's appointment. The kids and I felt very comfortable with her. She was punctual and took time to ask questions regarding the kids' needs. The kids enjoyed having her spend time with them very...

Rebecca S.

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Sarah O.


Ledyard, CT

$15-25/hr5 yrs exp

Experienced Caregiver

I have many years experience as a nurse aide and caregiver. I've worked with all different kinds of special needs patients. I have been CPR and first aid certified. I'm also a mother of 5 :).
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Marrisa V.


Groton, CT

$13-20/hr5 yrs exp

Full-Time Caregiver Available

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hey! I'm Marrisa, I'm 24, and I'm currently a paraprofessional at a high school working 1:1 with a special needs student. Prior to this job, I worked at a daycare for about 2. 5 years and before that I was at a different daycare for about a year. I was mostly in infant and toddler classrooms, but I have experience with preschool...
Marrisa can also help with: Travel, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Michaela D.


Ledyard, CT

$15-18/hr7 yrs exp

My Name Is Michaela And I Am In My Senior Year At Eastern Connecticut State University.

Hi, my name is Michaela. I just graduated from Eastern Connecticut State University with my Bachelors degree in Humanities and Sociology. I graduated from the Community College of Rhode Island with an AD in Early Childhood Education. I have a passion for teaching children, which is why I specialize in helping children reach...
Michaela can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Hello! I'm Abby and I'm 24 years old. I will be in RI for the summer and would like to find a part-time (weekends/one time) gig. I work remotely 9-5 and could work from your home as well. I have experience with special needs children and children of all ages. I am in graduate school studying public health, I've been a CNA, and I...
Abigail can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, travel, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Jeannie T.


North Kingstown, RI

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Fun Thoughtful Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have been a caregiver for 13 years for special needs for a big company. I have received employee of the year twice in the program I work in. I am CPR certified and med trained. I love helping and making a difference in peoples lives, I love to add humor and make people laugh, sometimes that's just what people need. A little...
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Shannon C.


Newport, RI

$13-20/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Assistant

Hi there, my name is Shannon and I am 38 years old. I have more than 20 years of experience in child care and 2 years of college studying Early Childhood Education. I was and still am helping my sister raise her 4 children which one has high functioning ADHD. I also have a nephew who has Asperger's disease and another niece who...

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