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Megan A.


Narragansett, RI

$20-30/hr3 yrs exp

Special Needs Nanny

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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...
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!
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...
Hi! My name is Megan, I am 19 years old and a current psychology student at the University of Rhode Island. I am a high energy, motivated and caring individual with a strong passion and love for children. I have had the privilege of caring for children of various ages and personalities for over five years, from infants to...
Megan can also help with: Meal prep, travel, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Hi, my name is Alex. I am a rising Junior at the University of Rhode Island, double majoring in Psychology and Human Development and Family Science, with plans to become a psychiatrist to help children manage mental health challenges. I have five years of experience babysitting a special needs child with cochlear implants....
Alexandra can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Madison M.


Wakefield, RI

$25-50/hr5 yrs exp

Winter Break Babysitting

Hi Everyone! I'm Maddy, and I've been caring for children for over five years. My experience includes babysitting, driving kids to activities, and working as a Behavioral Technician with special needs students. I'm also a second-year Occupational Therapy student, graduating in May, and am CPR and First Aid certified. I love...
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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: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

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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: Meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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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, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
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Emma K.


Newport, RI

$20-30/hr1 yrs exp

Hi, I am Emma. I am a sophomore at University. I am a psychology major with a minor in special education and applied behavioral analysis. I have knowledge in Special needs. I have worked with a student in 1st grade before who has autism and is nonverbal. I felt comfortable working with him and helping him with his assistive...
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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: Light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Karen B.


Wakefield, RI

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter

I am a graduate of the University of New Hampshire and am currently employed as a teaching assistant at a local public school. l have worked there for 12 years in grades ranging from K-8. I am currently working with two special needs children in grades 3-4 and have also worked for two years with a special needs child in another...
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Michelle G.


Newport, RI

$15-20/hr9 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver Available

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a special needs public school teacher with ABA experience. I have experience with children on the spectrum and with behavioral disorders.
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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: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:

Early Education

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Lorraine R.


Newport, RI

$28-35/hr10 yrs exp

Pediatric Nurse/professional Child Care

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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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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Tyler C.


Kingston, RI

$10-15/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...
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Alyssa G.


Newport, RI

$8-13/hr5 yrs exp

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: Transportation, live-in home care, light cleaning, errands, meal prep
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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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