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Sam C.


Kingston, RI

$15/hr1 yrs exp

College Student Studying Communicative Disorders

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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...
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Courtney G.


Wood River Junction, RI

$22-24/hr10 yrs exp

Reliable, Experienced Care Provider

5.0

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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I'm Courtney. I live in Richmond with my husband and sweet little boys (1 & 3 y/o). I currently work in a daycare center and am looking to lessen my commute - (I drive 40+ minutes). I'd also like to go back to the roots of what I truly love - caring for families in a home setting. I am hoping to find a family that...
Courtney can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Courtney loved and cared for my kids as if they were her own! She has a ton of experience with different age groups so I found her to be an excellent resource especially when my kids were going through different phases!"

Allison R.

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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: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

Former lead preschool teacher, have taught elementary special education, experienced with children on the spectrum and ABA.
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...
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Jeannie T.


North Kingstown, RI

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Fun Thoughtful Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have been a caregiver for 13 years for special needs for a big company. I have received employee of the year twice in the program I work in. I am CPR certified and med trained. I love helping and making a difference in peoples lives, I love to add humor and make people laugh, sometimes that's just what people need. A little...
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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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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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,...
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Emily S.


Charlestown, RI

$20-21/hr1 yrs exp

Hi! My name is Emily and I am 21 years old. I currently work as a behavior technician and work with youth and teens that have been or are in the process of being diagnosed with ASD and related disorders. I have previously worked in the public school system in special education as a teacher assistant and have experience tutoring,...
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Kelly M.


Wakefield, RI

$20-30/hr1 yrs exp

My son needed special care as a younger child but has made such wonderful progress through Early Intervention services that he no longer needs special education. I am grateful for special needs providers and would like to assist other families with the care of their special needs loved ones.
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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!
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Victoria O.


Wakefield, RI

$30-50/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Babysitter

My name is Victoria. I have been babysitting for 14+ years. I have experience with multiple children from the ages of 6 months to upwards of 16 years. I also have extensive experience with children with special needs. I am a Registered Nurse and have a full time job but very flexible hours. I have my BLS as well as ACLS and I am...
Victoria can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Tasia W.


Exeter, RI

$20-50/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Nanny, Caregiver, ABA, Special Needs, Etc.

I have been providing child care for over 25 years. I am female and have experience with children of all ages across home, school and community settings. I spent 10 years working at the Center for Autism and Related Disorders working with children with autism and related disabilities. I have experience managing and reducing...
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Kathleen R G.


Jamestown, RI

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Caring For Others

Special needs is rewarding and challenging. My lifelong experience in nursing all ages and disabilities allows me to give 100% attention to the special needs of all ages.
Hi! My name is Christina and I am located in North Kingstown, Rhode Island. I have 6 years experience babysitting, 6 years of experience helping/babysitting children with disabilities, and am currently a 1-on-1 TA in a self contained Kindergarten classroom. I am very loving and compassionate, my main goal when someone is in my...
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Tasia W.


Exeter, RI

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver Available With 10+ Years Of Experience!

I am a 34 yr old female that has been working with typical and special needs children for the last 15 years. I have experience as a nanny/caregiver for children of all ages. I have a Masters Degree in Education/Psychology and also spent 10 years working as a behavior therapist with children with autism. I am currently a...
Tasia can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Early Education

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Samantha P.


Saunderstown, RI

$23-28/hr10 yrs exp

Monday-Friday Caregiver

I have over 15 years of experience taking care children of various ages. My core focus for the last decade has been within a childcare center setting with ages ranging from 3 months to 5 years old. A former toddler teacher who transitioned into a building wide curriculum coordinator and evaluation specialist as I finished my...
Samantha can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

I have been working with children for 10 years now. I went from babysitting/nannying to daycare to now working in the school system part time as a physical therapist assistant. I have experience with special needs children and medically compromised. I am hoping to find part time hours throughout the week.
Jasmine can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, travel
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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