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Lorraine R.


Newport, RI

$28-35/hr10 yrs exp

Pediatric Nurse/professional Child Care

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I have over 20 years of experience with pediatric/ infant population. This includes past employment at University of Ct health center, and Yale new haven Hospital. Along with caring for sick children in both the hospital and home Care setting, I am also available for well child care including infant care. CPR trained as well as...
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Sam C.


Kingston, RI

$15/hr1 yrs exp

College Student Studying Communicative Disorders

I have 3 years of childcare experience and have also worked as a respite PCA and DSP with disabled adults and children. I have worked at Dr. Daycare as a Therapeutic Integrative Specialist. I have worked at a nursing home as an activities aide. I have worked at a residential facility for the intellectually disabled. I am a...
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
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Vanessa T.


Middletown, RI

$25/hr10 yrs exp

CNA

I am currently a Certified Nursing Assistant and Community Health Worker. I also retain a Child Care certification and a Social Services certification. I enjoy providing for the needs of children and their families, individuals with special needs and children of all ages. I've worked in several different settings in the Human...
Vanessa can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

CNA

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Angelina D.


Middletown, RI

$15-25/hr

Part-time Special Needs Provider Available

I'm adopted and most of my siblings are as well. Most of them have special needs/disabilities that need constant attention. One of my sisters has cerebral palsy so she cannot walk and is assisted in eating, bathing, and using the bathroom. She cannot talk well but since I've been around her my whole life I understand most of...
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Vanessa T.


Middletown, RI

$16-21/hr10 yrs exp

Hbts Worker

I have a child care certification and have many years experience working with children and families professionally and personally. I really enjoy it. I am available for several services. Please contact me for more details. I look forward to hearing from you. Thank You!

Zoe G.


North Kingstown, RI

$17-22/hr3 yrs exp

Behavioral Therapist For Kids With Autism; Starting My Masters In ABA In The Fall!

I worked as a behavioral therapist for 3. 5 years and have decided to further pursue my education with a masters in ABA therapy. The last year I have worked with several different families but have not found a more long term position. I excel working with kiddos that have aggression by finding individualized emotional coping...
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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: Meal prep, dementia, hospice services, errands, light cleaning, 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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Priscilla D.


Warwick, RI

$20-25/hr8 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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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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Leslie H.


Warwick, RI

$20-15/hr3 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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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: Live-in home care, dementia, hospice services, errands, light cleaning, companionship & more
Skills:

CPR

CNA

5.0
"Liz is a is a caring and very helpful CNA . I had broken my elbow and pelvic . She took care of me and would drive to Dr’s. I would definitely recommend her. Liz is indefinitely a great CNA"

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Jennifer B.


Warwick, RI

$20-25/hr10 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, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

CNA

5.0
"Jennifer is punctual, dependable, caring, and attentive. She is very compassionate and always puts the needs of others in front of her own."

Aaron L.

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Maria M.


Warwick, RI

$28/hr18 yrs exp

Looking for my next full time nanny position ,

Hired by 34 families in your neighborhood

Hello my name is Maria , I'm from Dominican Republic and I've been nanny for 18 years, I have experienced taking care of babies from newborn to teenagers , twins, multiple, special needs and behavior attention as well . I have my certificate in Adult/Pediatric CPR/First Aid/ AED clean driving record. I have my own...
Maria can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Maria is beyond wonderful! We were visiting Newport for a wedding and she took such great care of our two babies while we were there! Would absolutely recommend her!!"

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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: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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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Rachel D.


Warwick, RI

$18-20/hr8 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! I am a very reliable, patient, and creative person who has approximately 8 years of experience caring for children, from infants to teenagers and special needs children. With me, your children will receive appropriate care, and I'm willing to do additional other tasks if requested. Personally, I'm an organizer, planner, and...
Rachel can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"It has been such a huge relief finding Rachel on this site to pickup our son from his charter school and being him home about 45 minutes away. She has a great personality and a positive attitude, responds quickly to messages, takes the job seriously, and arrives...

Scott H.

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Barbara W.


Westport, MA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Childcare, Eldercare, Special Needs

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have raised three exceptionally bright, creative, generous and kind children who are happy, thriving and living around the world: Greece, Netherland, NYC. I have an innate desire to nurture and care for other young people. I guess some of us never lose that sense of joy and pure delight at seeing children grow and blossom,...
Barbara can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Barbara worked with us for a period while I was visiting my family. She was punctual, helpful, and very good with our two boys. I would recommend her for another babysitting job!"

Rachel K.

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Jennifer B.


Warwick, RI

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver

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: Meal prep, dementia, hospice services, errands, light cleaning, companionship & more
Skills:

CPR

Home Health Aide

CNA

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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Rachel D.


Warwick, RI

$17-22/hr8 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, I am writing to apply for the position of Personal Caregiver. As a compassionate and capable individual with more than 7 years of experience providing transportation and assistance to individuals with a variety of needs, I am confident that I am the ideal candidate for the role. I enjoy working with people, and I enjoy...
5.0
"That she is a very good caring person!"

Dora H.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Jamestown, 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.

Leslie H.

5.0

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

- Linda W.

Liz S.

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 exactly what my Mom was dealing with was...

- Care member

Jennifer B.

5.0

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

- Sarah B.

Maria M.

5.0

Maria is very professional and reliable. She watches my 1 year old and a 3 year old once a week. She is kind and knows how to engage my kids in playtime. Highly recommended.

- Care member

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