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Crystal B.


North Kingstown, RI

$16-21/hr10 yrs exp

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Former lead preschool teacher, have taught elementary special education, experienced with children on the spectrum and ABA.
I have experience working with the elderly for over 5 years as I was a direct support staff at a day program for adults with special needs, who were also elderly. I'm highly empathetic and caring, and I want clients to be comfortable and safe. I'm also a good listener and pay attention to the needs of others and am a great...
Alyssa can also help with: Light cleaning, live-in home care, transportation, errands, meal prep
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Leah S.


Newport, RI

$20-40/hr10 yrs exp

Master's In Child Dev With 20+ Yrs Experience

For the past 20 plus years I have been working with young children (both with special needs and typically developing) and their families in a variety of settings and roles. I have experience as a lead teacher in an infant and toddler classroom, as a developmental specialist and home visitor with an early intervention program,...
Leah can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:

Early Education

I have worked in the Intensive Needs Program at my local Elementary School. The program was created to help young children with significant needs integrate into the standard school experience. My job was to help implement strategies to cope with behavioral difficulties, speech delays, developmental delays, and other factors...
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Anna D.


Newport, RI

$15-20/hr7 yrs exp

Patient Nanny Annie :)

Lovingly cooked, cleaned, played with, transported, educated, and cared for young children ages 3 months and up, for up to 25 hours a week, 5 days a week. I tutor and assist with assignments like math, science, reading, spelling etc. I carefully follow parents instructions regarding schedules, chores, and free time! I also have...
Anna can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Hi, I am retired from law-enforcement after a 23 year career. I am honest, trustworthy and open to jobs pertaining to pets, elderly care, errands, cooking or special needs. I enjoy physical exercise; hiking, running and biking to name a few. I enjoy meditation, yoga, and reading, novels and current events. I hold a private...
Shelley A can also help with: Errands, meal prep
I'd describe my personality as kind, imaginative, and trustworthy. I like working with kids because I enjoy being a mentor. I'm looking for a job that will give me more experience, preferably with special needs individuals I started working with kids when I was in middle school. In my spare time, I like to act, listen to...
Julia can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Bethany P.


Newport, RI

$30-40/hr10 yrs exp

Full-time Nanny/care-giver

I graduated from Keene State College. My work with children includes full-time teaching, nannying, babysitting, camp counseling, dance instruction, one-on-one work with students with special needs, work with at-risk youth, and youth development volunteer programs. I am dedicated, driven, and passionate when it comes to engaging...
Bethany can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
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Sara C.


North Kingstown, RI

$20-30/hr2 yrs exp

Individualized Care

Throughout my young adult life I have worked as a behavioral specialist in families homes attending no to the various needs of clients, My goal is to meet the individual where they and help guide them through tasks and daily activities by identifying their strengths.
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Brianna B.


Narragansett, RI

$30-35/hr1 yrs exp

Caregiver

I'm reliable, hard working, loving and trustworthy. Looking forward to helping a family out. Feel free to message me!
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Jerilyn G.


Middletown, RI

$25-27/hr10 yrs exp

Coastal Grandma For Hire!

Coastal Grandma for hire! :) Retired (but very active), fun loving, dependable, responsible and very experienced caregiver for your child(ren)! I'll bring my positive, nurturing energy to share with your family! I was a licensed in-home daycare provider for years (when my children were preschool aged), I have lots of experience...
Jerilyn can also help with: Grocery shopping, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Julia A.


Portsmouth, RI

$16-21/hr

Let's Face Challenges Together

I'm a kind, successful, autistic, imaginative college student looking to work with others with challenges in their lives. I have worked with people with different challenges in summer camps and in theater. One of my favorite activities is my inclusive yoga class where I have a chance to exercise and interact with an amazing...
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Shannon C.


Newport, RI

$15-20/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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Amanda O.


North Kingstown, RI

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Direct Service Provider

Currently working as a Direct Service Provider at Ocean State Behavioral for the past 10 years. Providing professional care to many families. Plenty of references will agree!
Hi! My name is Ariana. I am a junior at the University of Rhode Island studying Psychology. I have 2 years of experience in a daycare helping take care of children ages 0-5. Through working at the daycare, I have received Professional Development certificates through RIELDS and the ELC. I also have experience as a substitute...
I have many years of experience working with kids of all ages, and children with special needs. Although it was not paid work, I was the family babysitter and would watch up to 3/4 kids at a time from the age of 12 till now. I also volunteered as a camp staff throughout high school at a horse barn, where I was working with...
Abigail can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Averey H.


Middletown, RI

$20-30/hr8 yrs exp

Love Kids & Have Lots Of Experience With All Ages, Including Special Needs Children!

Hi there! My name's Averey, and I am a freshly graduated senior from Marist College. I'm born and raised in Middletown, Rhode island, and have rented in Newport for the past 3 summers. I am a very experienced nanny of all ages (infants - pre-teens). My mom is a labor and delivery nurse at Newport Hospital as well as coordinates...
Averey can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Michelle H.


North Kingstown, RI

$15-25/hr5 yrs exp

Caring And Professional Teacher

I have been working with children and adults with disabilities for 5+ years. I graduated in 2016 with my bachelor's degree in psychology and education. I have completed a wide range of special education courses. I graduated in 2018 with my master's degree in education, specializing in reading and dyslexia. I recently completed...
I have worked with special needs through high school and have since I have been out of college. I have assisted in learning, eating, changing, and assisting with bathroom habits.
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Paige W.


North Kingstown, RI

$27-35/hr7 yrs exp

Child Care

Loving and empathetic young mom with many years of child care experience including nannying and daycare facilities. Experience with newborn-school age as well as children/adults with special needs. Able to do light housekeeping/chores as well as carpooling and pickup/drop offs. Time/pay rate flexible! Bonus if I can bring my...
Paige can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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