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Find special needs caregivers in Cranston, RI that you’ll love

60 special needs caregivers are listed in Cranston, RI

The average posted rate is $16/hr as of April 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years

Special needs caregivers in Cranston, RI

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Vondell B.


Cranston, RI

$20/hr8 yrs exp

Available For Housekeeping, Meals, Errands, Companionship, Appointments Etc.

5.0

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I have experience 8 years. I've worked with children with special need. I help out with anything that needs to be done. I'm a great cook and clean. The people I worked with I bathe, prepare meals, laundry, house work etc. I am currently the HR Director of a Homecare angency in Warwick, RI.
Vondell can also help with: Light cleaning, hospice services, meal prep, errands, dementia, companionship & more
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Vondell is a kind, hardworking, reliable women. She has a big heart, and treats everyone like family. All around great person. Highly recommend. "

Candice M.

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Michele H.


Cranston, RI

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Reliable Caring PCA

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

My life work has focuses on providing care to elders and those with special needs. My experience includes working primarily in home care settings. Clients I have worked with have a variety of needs including; assistance with transfers, general housekeeping, personal care and companionship. Primarily I have worked with...
Michele can also help with: Respite care, personal care, hospice services, dementia
Skills:

CNA

5.0
"Michele is a very caring, and kind human being, with many years of experience in ALL areas. She would be an asset to any care team!"

Debra B.

I Do not have a degree in special education but do have experience with it. I have an aunt with Down syndrome and love hanging out with her when I get to. I also worked as a teacher assistant one-on-one with an autistic 8th grader and worked 3 years as a behavior specialist in Pawtucket.
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Geraldine M.


Cranston, RI

$18-21/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny/PASSworker

Hi I am a fun loving nanny with PASSwork experience. ( over 15vyears experience) I love keeping babies/teens/ adults safe and happy. I have cared for 20year old girl with autism/cerebral palsy as well as boy 16 with cerebral palsy. Several outstanding references from previous families!
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Janise G.


Cranston, RI

$20/hr6 yrs exp

About Me!

Young, mature, goal oriented 21-year-old with childcare experience ranging from newborn to 10 years old. I graduated High School with a certificate in Education-Child Care & Development (3 years). I am grateful to have found a true passion/career for children early on. I've worked with children for over 6 years now including...
Janise can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

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Talia L.


Cranston, RI

$20-25/hr6 yrs exp

Hi! My name is Talia and I am an upcoming sophomore at URI this year. I will be living off campus in Narragansett, and I was hoping to find a part time babysitting job. I am majoring in Communicative Disorders and plan on getting my masters in Speech Pathology! I have years of experience with children of all ages, including...
Talia can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Allison B.


Cranston, RI

$15/hr4 yrs exp

Part-time Babysitter/Nanny Available

I am a fun, outgoing, and friendly recent college graduate. I am currently working as a Teacher Assistant at an elementary behavioral program and am looking to add something part-time. I have experience with ages 3-10 including those inside and outside of family, at all times of the day. I have experience with special needs with...
Allison can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Juslynn D.


Cranston, RI

$17/hr

I Am An 18 Year Old Female. I Currently Live In Warwick.

I started working with kids when I was still a child. I grew up watching my special needs sister and my cousins. In my spare time, I like to do something creative. I love drawing and going out for walks. I like working with kids because they light up my world, they bring me happiness. I love when I see that they are having...
Juslynn can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Hi, my name is Angela! I am a former teachers assistant who also took emt classes in high school! I have over 6+ years of experience working with children of all ages, including those with disabilities and special needs! I am a very understanding, kind, responsible caregiver! I also am an artist so I am always willing to do arts...
Angela can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Debbie and I have over 20 years experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities, individuals with psychiatric disorders, and those with autism. I currently work part time for the J Arthur Trudeau Center with 5 developmentally disabled men in a group home setting. I am responsible for medication...
5.0
"Wonderful caregiver. Would certainly rehire."

Thomas K.

Robin M.


Cranston, RI

$15/hr2 yrs exp

Unique Childcare Needs

I am a mother of 4 children, ages 4 months, 3 years, 11 years and 13 years. I know how important it is to have someone you trust to call on for childcare help. I am also familiar with special needs children, ADHD and Autism. I am looking to help out with short-term non-traditional child care for families who need child care help...
Robin can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Alana B.


Providence, RI

$25/hr10 yrs exp

CNA/Special Needs/Childcare/Errands/Transportation/Housekeeping

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I love caring for people, assisting in daily life activities, getting to try new things. My passion to do healthcare began at the age of 16, and I have worked with a variety of a person's needs for 17 years. Daily hygiene care, hoyer lift system, senior care, Alzheimer, handicap, etc. Let me know what I can do for you, or your...
Alana can also help with: Light cleaning, hospice services, meal prep, errands, dementia, companionship & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CPR

CNA

5.0
"Alana is very kind and caring. She goes above and beyond to be helpful in anyway. "

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Abigail E.


Providence, RI

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Ready For All Tutor, Child, And Pet Needs!

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi I'm Abigail! I'm a very energetic and outgoing person in between career jobs looking to be your go to for tutoring, child care, pet sitting, etc. I have a MS degree with tutoring experience, have been babysitting since I was 16, have working with kids with special needs, and love animals! For the last year, I have been...
Abigail can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Abigail was communicative, patient, fearless, and very kind. "

Care member

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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, hospice services, live-in home care, errands, dementia, companionship & more
Skills:

CPR

CNA

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...

Care member

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Jennifer B.


Warwick, RI

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

PCA/Part-time Caregiver

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...
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Shantell G.


Warwick, RI

$18-25/hr5 yrs exp

Caregiving Professional With A

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am 29 years old, I have had a few care jobs in my lifetime. I love to out help others, especially those whom are elderly or individuals with special needs. Currently I am direct support professional, something I find very rewarding! In the past, I've worked with a 76-year-old man who had a spinal injury, extremely limited...
5.0
"Because she filled out all her paperwork showed me that she is interested in this job. And I do believe that she is a real good candidate "

Care member

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Brianna G.


Providence, RI

$20/hr3 yrs exp

Educator Looking To Nanny Near Providence!

Hi, my name is Bri! I currently work as a teachers assistant and have been working with students with special needs for about 3 years. I am looking for new opportunities to work more intimately with families outside the classroom! I have CPR and First Aid training as well as reliable transportation. I am trained in various...
Brianna can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"I worked with Bri while she was a one-on-one aide to a student in my classroom, and I could not recommend her enough. Bri was loving and helpful to her student, but also held high expectations. The transformation with said student was incredible to see, with the...

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Brittany M.


Pawtucket, RI

$30/hr6 yrs exp

Part Or Full Time Caregiver Availible

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I am the oldest of 5 girls who I have watched more times than I can count growing up. I recently graduated from Rhode Island College with a degree in Speech Language Pathology. While in college and since graduating, I have had several babysitting/nannying jobs with both mainstream and special needs children. Additionally,...
Brittany can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"We called Brittany last minute for a sitter and she was there. She was on time and took wonderful care of my two boys. She is extremely friendly and was an absolute pleasure to have as a sitter for the kids. We will definitely be rehiring Brittany in the future."

Jessica S.

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Carmen M.


Central Falls, RI

$16-25/hr7 yrs exp

Hi I Am A Homemaker.Home Health Aide.

I bean a care giver for 7 years. from bathing to hospice. I am a loving charming person love to take care other with love and respect. funny and very hard worker. I do what ever it take to see a smile in any person face.
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Norma C.


Pawtucket, RI

$15-20/hr15 yrs exp

Summer Part Time Available

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello my name is Norma, I am currently working at the Pawtucket School Department as a teacher assistant, at an elementary school. In addition, I have a special needs adult living at home with me. I have been taking care of my client at home for the last 14 years.
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Norma is reliable, kind, responsible and safe. I would highly recommend that any family consider having Norma look after a family member. She was exactly what we needed give. The age of our boys. If I need care again I wouldn’t hesitate to have Norma back. "

Christina C.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Cranston, RI

Vondell B.

5.0

Vondell is a kind, hardworking, reliable women. She has a big heart, and treats everyone like family. All around great person. Highly recommend.

- Candice M.

Michele H.

5.0

Michele is a very caring, and kind human being, with many years of experience in ALL areas. She would be an asset to any care team!

- Debra B.

Deborah D.

5.0

Wonderful caregiver. Would certainly rehire.

- Thomas K.

Alana B.

5.0

Alana is very kind and caring. She goes above and beyond to be helpful in anyway.

- Care member

Abigail E.

5.0

Abigail was communicative, patient, fearless, and very kind.

- Care member

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