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Special needs caregivers in North Smithfield, RI

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Mckenzie B.


North Smithfield, RI

$15-25/hr5 yrs exp

Special Needs Extra Help

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I am going to elementary ed/special ed and have experience working with students who have special needs
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Melissa B.


North Smithfield, RI

$25/hr9 yrs exp

Loves Children

Hello, I'm a Registered Nurse for over 15 years. I have worked in many capacities in the medical world, including the ER, done pedi-home care, and worked at Hospital. CPR certified. I have taken care of children with CP, autism, blindness, seizure disorders, and cancer. I am a family oriented person. I love children. I love to...
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Neliy S.


Manville, RI

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello my name is Neliy I been a CNA for 20 years now. I am very passionate of what I do. I have worked with children/disabled children and elders. I am a very outgoing person, High energy and positive.
5.0
"Neily is great! She came on time, with short notice, and stayed a little over the allotted time! Also very friendly and personable. I will definitely hire her again!"

Thomas K.

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Barbara J.


Blackstone, MA

$20-25/hr7 yrs exp

Senior Care

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I'm a nursing assistant, I have been working as a CNA since 2006. I enjoyed working with people in needs and makes me feel good when I help some one who specially need help.
Barbara can also help with: Hospice services, light cleaning, personal care, dementia, meal prep, errands & more
Skills:

CNA

5.0
"Barbara applies exceptional skills along with genuine compassion that has brought great relief to my family."

Ken C.

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Astrid C.


Central Falls, RI

$30-50/hr6 yrs exp

Professional Nanny/ Babysitter /Date Night

4.0

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Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

A well-mannered, articulate, and responsible nanny, with great deal of experience and interest in children and their development. A confident child career who is emotionally mature and possess high energy levels and an ability to develop close relationships with both children and families. Possessing excellent communication...
Astrid can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"She was awesome! My son J is 4 years old and connected with Astrid, she is trustworthy, sweet caring, and a reliable person, she's good with kids. My son can be hard to connect with but she's great. I would love to take her with us for every trip we make. Thank you...

Jackie S.

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Nancy L.


Uxbridge, MA

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Hello my Name is Nancy! I have over 20 years of experience caring for children from newborn to teen. I have years of professional in center experience as an EEC certified infant/toddler and Preschool teacher as well as a Nanny. I homeschooled my own children for many years also. I have experience with multiples, preemies, and...
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Karen L.


Chepachet, RI

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Compassionate Caregiver

I am compassionate, dependable, caring, person. I have over 15 years of experience with Alzheimer's / dementia. I have volunteered for hospice, my local Department of Human Services, Animal Shelter, and Ambulance Corp. I have had over 4 years experience working hands on with developmentally challenged, mentally ill, and special...
Karen can also help with: Dementia, personal care
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Karen is a very comforting person. She helped care for my Mother who had dementia. She helped with personal hygiene, dressing, feeding, medication and household chores. Karen suggested ways that helped keep my Mother more comfortable physically and emotionally...

Joyce T.

I am a substitute English teacher and CNA. I have extensive experience working with children of all ages. I specialize in special needs and physical disabilities. Thank you.
Naomi can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

CNA

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Donna K.


Chepachet, RI

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter

I used to live in Lincoln for 25 years and had my own home daycare there for 23 yrs caring for children birth to teens. I very much love being with children of all ages. Later as my children grew, I became a licensed special needs foster mom for 8 children working with Tannerhill. I am now 58 and have a 4 and 5yo granddaughters...
Donna can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Early Education

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

From 2010 to 2017 I was professionally working with children in a childcare setting. I worked at the YMCA and also ran my own program as a Site Coordinator for Connecting for Children and Families. I specialized in special needs working with many disables, from ADHD to severe nonverbal autism. I left my position as site...
Michelle can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Great caregiver, attentive, reliable and kind. "

Care member

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Ella G.


Bellingham, MA

$30-40/hr6 yrs exp

Former preschool teacher with reliable transportation and extensive childcare experience. I am a former preschool teacher who made the switch to nannying and I love it! I have experience with infants through middle school, and really enjoy working with a variety of ages. I can watch multiple children at once and am comfortable...
Ella can also help with: Travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Early Education

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Jocelin H.


Uxbridge, MA

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Hi there- I'm Jocelin! I have 11 years of experience and I currently work as a nanny, and previously worked at a daycare, as well as an ABA therapist. I've worked with children ages 3 months- 9. I also have worked with children with special needs. I am able to plan activities/crafts based on your child's development to help them...
Jocelin can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

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Steph B.


Mendon, MA

$14-19/hr3 yrs exp

Hello! I currently work as a paraprofessional in a special education classroom when I am home from college. I am going into my senior year in the fall and I will graduate with a bachelors in elementary education, special educational and psychology!
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Marilda D.


Uxbridge, MA

$18-23/hr1 yrs exp

Special needs caregiver

responsible and punctual, willing to help and take care of myself with affection, I am a person who is easy to face new challenges
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Mariah S.


Cumberland, RI

$20-25/hr1 yrs exp

Hi everyone, my name is Mariah. I am a caring, patient and reliable nanny with behavior technician experience. As a behavior technician, I worked with children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder from ages three to 12 years of age. I used applied behavior analysis to help each client reach specific goals. I am CPR and First...
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Annmarie K.


Central Falls, RI

$18-50/hr3 yrs exp

Love To Make Children Smile

I'd describe my personality as creative, caring, dependable I like working with kids because there isn't anything better than living through a child's eyes, I'm looking for a job that is friendly and fun I started working with kids when I turned 21 In my spare time, I like to create crafts, read, garden, shop, walk on the...
Hi! My name is Fernanda and I have been working with kids more than 5 years. I am really patient and I learn really fast. The past few months I have been babysitting, cleaning houses, dog sitting, etc. My dad back my home country has diabetes and for a lot of years I took care of him and his blood tests, refills, help him walk...
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Samantha E.


Cumberland, RI

$10-15/hr3 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver For Children With Special Needs

Hi! I'm Samantha and I would love to care for your child. I'd describe my personality in three words as loyal, selfless and hard working. I like working with kids because I aspire to have children of my own in the future. I have always been naturally good with kids and I treat it as a blessing to be able to care for them. In...
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Yorisola A.


Providence, RI

$17-22/hr10 yrs exp

LCSW Social Worker With Years Of Experience

I am a licensed social worker with years of experience working with diverse populations, ranging from children to older adults. My background includes extensive work with individuals who have developmental and other disabilities, providing support tailored to their unique needs. I have developed strong skills in assessment,...
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Kerri B.


Manville, RI

$15-25/hr5 yrs exp

Caring, Honest. Patient

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Kerri and I have been a full-time nanny for almost four years now. I absolutely love being a part of these little ones lives and helping to do my best to watch them Thrive and reach all of their milestones It's important to me to do everything I can to ease mom and dad with allowing someone to be in their lives...

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in North Smithfield, RI

Neliy S.

5.0

Neily is great! She came on time, with short notice, and stayed a little over the allotted time! Also very friendly and personable. I will definitely hire her again!

- Thomas K.

Barbara J.

5.0

Barbara applies exceptional skills along with genuine compassion that has brought great relief to my family.

- Ken C.

Astrid C.

5.0

I found Astrid to be very personable, easy to work with and trustworthy. Comfortable with and around children, evidently has prior experience and knowledge. Would be a wonderful addition to any family. Very dependable and honest, kind and responsible. Aware of hazards and fast acting to avoid...

- Zoe H.

Karen L.

5.0

Karen is a very comforting person. She helped care for my Mother who had dementia. She helped with personal hygiene, dressing, feeding, medication and household chores. Karen suggested ways that helped keep my Mother more comfortable physically and emotionally during a very stressful time. I highly...

- Joyce T.

Michelle M.

5.0

Great caregiver, attentive, reliable and kind.

- Care member

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