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Shelley A O.


Middletown, RI

$25/hr

Senior Care

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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: Meal prep, errands
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:

Early Education

First Aid

CPR

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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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling
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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!
I have spent 2 years volunteering at an elementary school for children with special needs, specifically autism, located in Charlotte NC. It was during this experience that I found a love of psychology and I am now majoring in Psychology and pursuing a career in Pediatric Psychiatry with a focus on helping children with mental...
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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: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, travel, craft assistance, meal prep & 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: Light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep
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: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

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:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Annie D.


North Kingstown, RI

$15-25/hr1 yrs exp

Experienced Physical Therapy Student Available To Help With Special Needs Children/adults

As a physical therapy student, I have a passion for helping others. Specifically, I have a passion for helping those with special needs. I have worked as a Behavioral Specialist in the past for a child on the Autism-Spectrum. I have experience working with children and adults with other disabilities as well. I am friendly,...
I worked in the behavioral health care field for over 20 years. I have worked with children, adults and elderly with differing disabilities. I have worked in group home, home and inpatient settings. I look forward to working with you!
I am a middle aged professional that currently assists as support staff for a young gentleman with special needs. I also am a caregiver to an elderly woman. (She is now in facility so I visit few times a week.) I have two grown children and worked as a nanny to triplets many years ago.
Shannon can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Megan A.


Narragansett, RI

$20-30/hr3 yrs exp

Special Needs Nanny

Hi! My name is Megan, and I am a current psychology student at the University of Rhode Island. For just over three years, I have worked consistently with a special needs 7-year-old. He was born premature, and now struggles with autism, ADHD, and developmental delays. Watching him has also provided me with experience in feeding...

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