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Melissa P.


Hope, RI

$17-26/hr • 10 yrs exp

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I have worked with children for most of my adult life. I am a mom to 3 adult sons. As a nurse I have worked with a wide range of children with special needs. I am also a proud much older sister to five younger siblings and absolutely considered the favorite auntie to over 10 little ones!
Melissa can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Jennifer B.


Warwick, RI

$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver

5.0

(1)

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I am licensed practical nurse. I have many years of experience as a CNA, caregiver/personal aide. 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...
Jennifer can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, meal prep, hospice services, dementia, companionship & more
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

Licensed Nurse

5.0
"Jennifer was great with my mom, & very knowledgeable about taking care of seniors with dementia. It gave me peace of mind to know mom was in good hands while we were on vaca. My mom liked Jennifer as well, which is always a big plus, we'd hire her again!"

Kirsten K.

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Michele H.


Cranston, RI

$20/hr • 10 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: Dementia, personal care, hospice services, respite care
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.

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Vondell B.


Cranston, RI

$20/hr • 8 yrs exp

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

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, meal prep, dementia, hospice services, errands, 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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Leslie H.


Warwick, RI

$20-15/hr • 3 yrs exp

I have been employed with The Homestead Group in RI which is a service program for children with special needs. I have worked with a 5-years-old girl who is language delayed. I also have experience working with an adult with Downs syndrome through Options RI and working with children with varying levels of autism. I am not an...
5.0
"She is terrific with kids and a delight to be around."

Linda W.

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Denise L.


Foster, RI

$20-25/hr • 5 yrs exp

Devoted Care-giver By Nature

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

My name is Denise. I began my care-taking career by taking care of my father, a disabled Korean war vet with PTSD. Years later my mother was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and diabetes. I treasured caring for her until the end of her journey. I also raised three children with special needs. Through these experiences I realized...
Denise can also help with: Dementia, live-in home care, light cleaning
5.0
"I have met dozens of caregivers over the past five years since my mom has needed full-time help. I can say without hesitation that Denise is on my "A List" of the best of the best. She has a giving, warm personality, sense of humor and comfort with elders. My mom...

Lori S.

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Michelle F.


Johnston, RI

$20-25/hr • 10 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, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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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Jackie F.


North Scituate, RI

$20-22/hr • 1 yrs exp

Care Taker

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have experience with children and adults with autism spectrum disorder, seizure disorder, and also have experience with care of elderly with dementia. I have administered medication, helped with bathing and changing, I can also prepare meals, low sodium, low sugar, whatever is needed. I will provide the best care for you or...
5.0
"We hired Jackie to watch our 4 month old daughter for the month of February Monday- Friday 8:30-5:30. She was wonderful! She was so loving and engaged with our daughter. She was excellent with keeping her on a schedule, feedings, changing and nap time. We also...

Catherine A.

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Shantell G.


Warwick, RI

$18-25/hr • 5 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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Ashley J.


Coventry, RI

$20/hr • 9 yrs exp

Hi! I am a very reliable, patient, and creative person who has approximately 9 years of experience caring for children, from infants to teenagers. I also have 2 years (professional) experience with children with varying special needs, though my experience surpasses such. With me, your children will receive appropriate care, and...
Ashley can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Ashley was our nanny during the 2022-23 school year and she was fantastic. She was extremely reliable, great with the kids (ages 8 and 6), and professional. We would hire her in an instant and highly recommend her if you're looking for a nanny or a one-time...

Steven C.

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Jennifer B.


Warwick, RI

$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

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...
Jennifer can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:

CNA

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"She is so wonderful with our children and they adore her! We are thankful to have found her"

Sarah B.

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Priscilla D.


Warwick, RI

$20-25/hr • 8 yrs exp

College Educated In Special Needs

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, My name is Priscilla. I have a degree in Special Education. I have experience in behavior support and also cognitive disabilities. I am able to provide excellent care and have many references for this type of service. I have experience with special needs children and also adults. I am CPR and First Aid certified. I...
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Kiah M.


Warwick, RI

$30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Part-Time Babysitter

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Kiah and I am a Registered Nurse with a Bachelors of Science degree in Nursing. I currently work at a children's hospital, but I have used Care. com throughout high school and college and have cared for 10+ families, as young as 4 months to 16 years old, throughout this time. I would still love to use this to...
Kiah can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Kiah has been an excellent nanny for my 5 month old. She is very punctual and dependable and has also been able to be flexible with hours. She is very conscientious and attends to detail, as I leave a lot of instructions! My baby loves to play with Kiah, and she is...

Becca L.

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Jennifer B.


Warwick, RI

$15-25/hr • 10 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...
I grow up a brother special needs. I spent many years around children with disabilities and Special Olympics. I later went on to work at perspectives for 15 years taking care of adults with disabilities after I had an adult with disability living with me for six years I also took care of a 91-year-old woman with dementia living...
Nichole can also help with: Meal prep, live-in home care, light cleaning, transportation, errands, dementia & more
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Isabel D.


Providence, RI

$30-40/hr • 10 yrs exp

Babysitter, Pet Sitter

Hello! My name is Isabel. I am 31 years old and I grew up in RI. I work full-time as a speech therapist and I am seeking part-time employment. I have been caring for children of all ages and abilities since I was 16 years old. I am happy to discuss my experience with the special needs community in further detail if you are...
Isabel can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Barbara O.


Warwick, RI

$15-22/hr • 4 yrs exp

Care Giver

Hello, My name is Barbara. I have had experiences most of my life caring for others. I grew up helping with my special needs brother Michael who is truly awesome. I am a mother of two grown adults. I cared for my husband for three years who had a very aggressive cancer. I have recently worked with a lovely gentlemen in his late...
Barbara can also help with: Transportation, errands, dementia, meal prep, light cleaning
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Jennifer S.


North Scituate, RI

$30-50/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hi I'm Jenn! I'm an accountant, and I've been taking are of kids for as long as I can remember! Including being a mother's helper before I was 13! I have several years experience babysitting including watching children of all ages (infants to teens) and with food sensitivities. I love being active outdoors, playing games, crafts...
I started babysitting when I was 13 years old when a new family moved in next door with their 2 young daughters (9mo and 1yr). I babysat them until the family moved away four years later. After that, I was a full time nanny for a family with 3 amazing children (4, 8 & 12) for about a year where I was able to get some experience...
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Robyn F.


East Greenwich, RI

$30/hr • 10 yrs exp

2015 Summer Vacation Care

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

HelIo! My name is Robyn. I am 62 years young and love working with families and children! I majored in elementary/minor in special education. Now living in East Greenwich, RI. I've worked with a Care. com family for 7 years in Gettysburg, PA. I've worked as a Professional Director for a Day Program for adults with disabilities....

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Hope, RI

Jennifer B.

5.0

Jennifer was great with my mom, & very knowledgeable about taking care of seniors with dementia. It gave me peace of mind to know mom was in good hands while we were on vaca. My mom liked Jennifer as well, which is always a big plus, we'd hire her again!

- Kirsten K.

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.

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.

Leslie H.

5.0

She is terrific with kids and a delight to be around.

- Linda W.

Denise L.

5.0

I have met dozens of caregivers over the past five years since my mom has needed full-time help. I can say without hesitation that Denise is on my "A List" of the best of the best. She has a giving, warm personality, sense of humor and comfort with elders. My mom loves being around her. And she's...

- Lori S.

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