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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 January 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 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: Dementia, light cleaning, errands, companionship, hospice services, meal prep & 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

$15-30/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: Personal care, dementia, respite care, hospice services
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, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Allison B.


Cranston, RI

$10-15/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: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

Hi! I'm currently a graduate student studying Speech-Language Pathology. I've worked as an SLP assistant in a public school for the past 3 years. I also have years of babysitting experience for children aged 3 months to 14 years old, as well as ample experience working with children with special needs. I look forward to working...
Meghan can also help with: Grocery shopping, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
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: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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

$10-15/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: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Alana B.


Providence, RI

$20-50/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: Hospice services, companionship, errands, dementia, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Wound Care

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

5.0
"I had the pleasure of being visited by Alana, and I cannot say enough positive things about my experience. From the moment they arrived, Alana was warm, professional, and incredibly attentive to my needs. They took the time to listen to my concerns, explained...

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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, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Abigail was wonderful!! She was super outgoing, took to the kids right away, listened attentively to my instructions for the night, had everyone in bed on time, and made up fun games to play with the kids. She was everything I want in a sitter. I would definitely...

Jamie J.

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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: Errands, companionship, dementia, hospice services, live-in home care, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CNA

CPR

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 "

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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, carpooling, travel, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning & 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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Norma C.


Pawtucket, RI

$14-20/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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Ana A.


Pawtucket, RI

$14-25/hr8 yrs exp

Hello My Name Is Ana How May I Help

I've been a CNA for a little over 8 years now and I love what I do ! I've worked in nursing homes, assisted living memory care facilities , and also private care one-on-one . I'm look forward to hearing from you ! I m here to help any way that I can. Feel free to ask me for my resume or any other questions
5.0
"Ana is very attentive and clean. My boys absolutely loved her. My 2 year old has issues with being aggressive and listening but she handles him well. I wish I would've found her sooner! She cooks and provides them with healthy meals and always finds ways to...

Kayla D.

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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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