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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 a son; whom is now grown up, who had epilepsy, JRA and on the autism spectrum. I also raised 2 other children who were ADHD and are also grown up now.
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.
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:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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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Jami S.


Portsmouth, RI

$18-25/hr7 yrs exp

Reliable, Energetic Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Jami, I am a senior at Roger Williams University. I have been babysitting since I was 13, and children really have my heart. When I'm with babysitting, I like to keep kids active and happy, while staying safe. I make sure to help out wherever I can, such as with meal prep, tidying up around the house, homework,...
Jami can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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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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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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, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

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

Special Needs Care

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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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.
I use to volunteer with children/teens ages 6-17 at a summer camp for 4 years while I was in high-school. The disabilities ranged, both cognitive and physical.
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Sophia H.


Middletown, RI

$15-18/hr2 yrs exp

With two years of experience caring for children between the ages of 4 and 17, I have the skills to care for your child in a safe and nurturing environment. I am patient, calm, and creative, and I love playing educational games that promote learning. I am also comfortable enforcing household rules when necessary. I have worked...
Sophia can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

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

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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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!
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Liz S.


Warwick, RI

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver

5.0

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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: Light cleaning, hospice services, errands, live-in home care, dementia, companionship & more
Skills:

CNA

CPR

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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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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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 Newport, RI

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

Leslie H.

5.0

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

- Linda W.

Rachel D.

5.0

That she is a very good caring person!

- Dora H.

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