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Special needs caregivers in Harrisville, RI

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Lindsay L.


Uxbridge, MA

$15/hr5 yrs exp

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I have also worked with special needs children. I do occasional babysitting for a family with a 5-year-old who has autism and I have been working with this family since before the youngest who has autism was born. I also worked with another family who had a little boy with a different type of autism and other disabilities.
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Gary T.


Greenville, RI

$20-40/hr7 yrs exp

CNA (RI) Private Caretaker

I am proactive and constantly strive to achieve a safe, healthy and positive environment with my clients. 7+ years Direct Private Caretaker experience. Private in-home care. Involved with all ADL's. Includes transfers, showering, toileting, personal hygiene, dressing, preparing meals, administering medications, assistance when...
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Mamadou W.


Woonsocket, RI

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

To Obtain Employment In The Healthcare, Which Will Utilize My Knowledge And Expertise.

I am seeking employment as a Caregiver for a dual reason. First, I have extensive experience in the healthcare arena, as certified Nursing Assistant; it is a job I intensely like and find my passion through helping others. Second, I have held a special regard for peoples and elderly seeking care. In truth, it would be, an honor...
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Olivia W.


Manville, RI

$24/hr7 yrs exp

Full-time In Home Infant Nanny

Caring for children under the age of 7 for 7 years. Have had past experience with ADHD for 10+ years. In the process of renewing CPR/first aid certification.
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Abby Z.


Uxbridge, MA

$15-25/hr4 yrs exp

I am a preschool teacher with experience having special needs children integrated into my classroom. I also have PCA experience working with children with autism.
my name is Kim, I'm a licensed CNA/Medtec of 20 years. I worked nursing homes, home care agency, and assisting living. I'm very familiar with all lifts such as hoyers and stand lifts. I love to do hair, nails, and dress my clients to make them look fabulous every day! I love doing fun activities such as games, painting or and...
I'm 22 years old. A loving mother to a almost 6-month-old girl! I have been babysitting since I was in middle school! I love working with kids. I've had experience with multiple children at once as well as children with special needs. I'm very friendly, outgoing and I love to have fun!
Kaitlyn can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

Kayla M.


Woonsocket, RI

$16-21/hr10 yrs exp

Hello my name is Kayla I have been working with people with disabilities for over 12 years and I love what I do I am trained with several different disabilities
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Cecilia S.


Medway, MA

$28-45/hr10 yrs exp

Creative and Athletic Nanny With Special Needs Experience

4.7

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Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I'm one of seven children and I've been sitting since I was old enough to earn money. My three children are now young adults and on their own. I worked hard with them and their achievements make me a proud Momma! I am college educated, athletic, energetic, a lifelong learner, organized, conscientious, a great cook and I'm...
Cecilia can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Super caregiver. Dependable, smart, attentive, high energy."

Jennifer R.

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Lynda R.


Plainville, MA

$20-25/hr5 yrs exp

Senior Care Provider

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am an experienced senior caregiver with dementia care and mobility issues experience. I understand the special needs of the elderly and have great compassion for them and endless patience. I was a Certified Medical Assistant for many years so my background is helpful with elders needs. I also can offer laundry services, meal...
Lynda can also help with: Dementia, personal care
5.0
"Lynda is an amazing caregiver. She provided wonderful care to my family member in her remaining few months. She went above and beyond for our family. We could not have gotten thru the passing of our family member without her."

Laura B.

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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: Meal prep, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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

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Frank S.


North Grafton, MA

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Child Care

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have recently retired as a school psychologist and have worked with children in grades pre-school-8 for the last 17 years. I can help boost your child's social and academic development and can run facilitated play groups with friends. I have experience with a broad range of special needs and have been told I have a calm and...
5.0
"Frank has worked with my daughter, who has special needs, over the years. She has always enjoyed spending time with him. He is soft spoken, kind, and has a caring heart. As a parent it's great to find someone dependable and I would recommend him to any family that...

Wendy W.

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Bendu S.


Worcester, MA

$17-22/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have 10+ years experience caring for individuals with special needs. This field has brought me to know family. I enjoy working and making long lasting relationship.
5.0
"Bendu has been the most wonderful help for my sister who has special needs! She is great with communication, has lots of experience, and willing to help with any needs my sister has including assisting with bathing and accompanying her to MD appointments. She has...

Joanna B.

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Michelle F.


Johnston, RI

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Caring Nanny With 10+ Years Experience

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Michelle and this is my twelvth year taking care of children. What started as babysitting on date nights for some of my high school teachers has blossomed into a decade of caring for children for several families across the state of Rhode Island. From after-school pick up, full-time nannying, and weekend date...
Michelle can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"It is with great pleasure that we recommend Michelle F. as a caregiver. She watched our one-year-old son frequently from 2018 onward. Michelle is always punctual, responsive to calls and text messages &wonderfully engaging with our toddler. She is intelligent,...

Christine D.

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Patricia B.


Norfolk, MA

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Child Care Provider

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

My name is Ms Trish. I am very interested in assisting prospective parents with their child care needs. I have been a successful nanny for the past 3 years and am looking for my next opportunity. Prior to this I was employed as a full time child care supervisor for children between the ages of 3 to 10. I have teaching...
Patricia can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"Trish did an incredible job with our two youngest children, ages 3 and 5. She worked with our son to prepare him for kindergarten and by the time he started school, he was ahead of where he needed to be. Our 3 year old daughter has also benefited from the...

Janelle M.

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Mary B.


Providence, RI

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm Mary! I have been working with children for over 10 years. I have experience working with children of all ages, including infants. I enjoy being outside, getting creative, and planning age appropriate fun activities to help aid in child development. In the past I have specialized in working with children with special...
Mary can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Mary was amazing!!!! Kind and easy going. She is knowledgeable and trustworthy. She took excellent care of my severely autistic son and my busy wild daughter. We loved Mary and wish she lived in Phoenix but hope to see her next summer!!!!"

Liz D.

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Samantha A.


Worcester, MA

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny Part-Time

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Samantha. I have been nannying for just over 5 years while putting myself through graduate school. I am 27 years old and have a Masters degree in School Psychology with an Applied Behavior Analysis concentration. I am a full time school psychologist in a public elementary school and I am looking for...
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Sam is wonderful nanny! She was great with my 2 children (3 and 7). She helped with remote learning and had fun with the kids. The playroom was always clean and she helped out with housework as well. We would have loved to keep her, but she is pursuing graduate...

Stacey F.

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Julia T.


Pawtucket, RI

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Home Health Aid, Medication Technician, Phlebotomist

My name is Julia, and I have been a caregiver for the past 16 years. I am a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Home Health Aid, Medication Technician, and Phlebotomist. I am passionate about the caregiving work that I do. I have experience caring for people of all ages, and have worked on cases that are complex. I have take care...
Julia can also help with: Respite care, personal care, visiting nurse, hospice services, live-in home care, dementia & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

5.0
"Julia was hired by the family of my best friend for hospice care. It was an extremely difficult and exhausting assignment, physically, mentally and emotionally. Julia was nothing short of an angel. Her care and compassion for L was incredible - more than anyone...

Susan L.

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Ana A.


Pawtucket, RI

$15-25/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 Harrisville, RI

Cecilia S.

4.0

I messaged Cecilia for taking care of my baby. But at that time she was not available for the job. The best thing about her is that she informed me about it very soon so I am not delayed from searching the nanny for my baby. I wish Cecilia all the best for her new job!

- Shruti B.

Lynda R.

5.0

Lynda is an amazing caregiver. She provided wonderful care to my family member in her remaining few months. She went above and beyond for our family. We could not have gotten thru the passing of our family member without her.

- Laura B.

Abigail E.

5.0

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

- Care member

Frank S.

5.0

Frank has worked with my daughter, who has special needs, over the years. She has always enjoyed spending time with him. He is soft spoken, kind, and has a caring heart. As a parent it's great to find someone dependable and I would recommend him to any family that is looking for some help.

- Wendy W.

Bendu S.

5.0

Bendu has been the most wonderful help for my sister who has special needs! She is great with communication, has lots of experience, and willing to help with any needs my sister has including assisting with bathing and accompanying her to MD appointments. She has been an answer to prayer! Highly...

- Joanna B.

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