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Denise L.


Foster, RI

$20-25/hr5 yrs exp

Devoted Care-giver By Nature

5.0

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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

My name is Denise. I began my care-taking career by taking care of my father, a disabled Korean war vet with PTSD. Years later my mother was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and diabetes. I treasured caring for her until the end of her journey. I also raised three children with special needs. Through these experiences I realized...
Denise can also help with: Dementia, light cleaning, live-in home care
5.0
"I have met dozens of caregivers over the past five years since my mom has needed full-time help. I can say without hesitation that Denise is on my "A List" of the best of the best. She has a giving, warm personality, sense of humor and comfort with elders. My mom...

Lori S.

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Savannah C.


Pomfret Center, CT

$18-45/hr9 yrs exp

Outgoing, Good With Children, Personable, Patient, And Creative

Hi I'm Savannah and I'm a 2019 high school graduate. I've just returned from living in the UK for 6 months working as an Au Pair! I currently work at a daycare as the head preschool teacher and was the head infant teacher before I made my move to the UK. I've worked there for 3 years :) I started working with children at a young...
Savannah can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Savannah is a close family friend who has cared for my daughter multiple times. She is amazing with my daughter! My daughter loved her every time she would care for her and never wanted her to leave. She is amazing with children. She played with my daughter,...

Chelsie F.

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Cindy B.


Windham, CT

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver

I have been a caregiver for over 20 years. I have many years of experience I worked with visiting nurses, hospice, rehabilitation etc. I am very easy-going very easy to get along with and take pride in my work. I have experience with ADLs I am CPR, first aid, EpiPen, med certified.
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Jackie F.


North Scituate, RI

$20-22/hr1 yrs exp

Care Taker

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have experience with children and adults with autism spectrum disorder, seizure disorder, and also have experience with care of elderly with dementia. I have administered medication, helped with bathing and changing, I can also prepare meals, low sodium, low sugar, whatever is needed. I will provide the best care for you or...
5.0
"We hired Jackie to watch our 4 month old daughter for the month of February Monday- Friday 8:30-5:30. She was wonderful! She was so loving and engaged with our daughter. She was excellent with keeping her on a schedule, feedings, changing and nap time. We also...

Catherine A.

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Jamie L.


Norwich, CT

$20/hr9 yrs exp

I Ensure That Your Children Are In Safe Hands, While Providing A Fun And Stimulating Environment.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am new to Care. com; however, I am not new to childcare or pet care! I am married and have three beautiful stepdaughters (ages 16, 9, and 7) as well as a precious baby of my own (4 months). I am also the fur mom of two dogs and two cats. I love crafts, baking, and making memories, so I have no problem spending the day...
Jamie can also help with: Travel, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"I have known Jamie since she was 16, when she started to baby sit my son for me. He is nonverbal and lower functioning and let me just say how incredibly thankful I was that I found someone who didn’t treat him any differently! We have continued to use her over the...

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Courtney G.


Wood River Junction, RI

$20-24/hr10 yrs exp

Reliable, Experienced Care Provider

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 the Preschool teacher. I am hoping to find a family that I can care for on Fridays. During the day or date night! Date nights can start immediately - days can start end of June. Things I...
Courtney can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

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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Kathy T.


Storrs Mansfield, CT

$17-20/hr10 yrs exp

Energetic Care Giver Seeking An Opportunity To Help!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Since taking early retirement late last year, I have been helping my dad (age 94) and his wife. My dad has had increased difficulty getting around and had lost a good deal of his short term memory. I've helped with meal preparation, cleaning, and I have driven them to medical appointments and helped them with errands. I have...
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Joann R.


Gales Ferry, CT

$21-25/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver.

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

I am a mother of one and grandmother of two. I have worked as a professional nanny for many years after working as a legal assistant. I have had many long-term positions - newborns, twin infants, toddler/preschool, school-age and special needs; I am blessed to still see the former families. I am CPR/First Aid/AED certified (a...
Joann can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"My wife and I were very lucky to have family available to care for our children while we worked for a long time however, the time inevitably came to search for outside help. We were extremely nervous about what this change, and what to expect with it, and we began...

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Angela O.


Pomfret Center, CT

$22-30/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter

Hi! My name is Angela and I have been around children for 10+ years. I have worked with new borns, toddlers & special needs children. I love to get creative while babysitting, whether building a fort or arts and craft or playing outside. Kids are my passion, which babysitting allows me to do what I love everyday! I would love to...
Angela can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Angela loves working with children with a desire to go above and beyond!"

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Ashley J.


Coventry, RI

$20/hr9 yrs exp

Hi! I am a very reliable, patient, and creative person who has approximately 9 years of experience caring for children, from infants to teenagers. I also have 2 years (professional) experience with children with varying special needs, though my experience surpasses such. With me, your children will receive appropriate care, and...
Ashley can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Ashley was our nanny during the 2022-23 school year and she was fantastic. She was extremely reliable, great with the kids (ages 8 and 6), and professional. We would hire her in an instant and highly recommend her if you're looking for a nanny or a one-time...

Steven C.

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Heather K.


Norwich, CT

$17/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Educated Professional

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Experienced educated professional available for caregiving positions. I have experience with all ages & special needs individuals. I have over 15 years experience providing all levels of care for individuals from birth till advanced stages of life. I have experience from School Readiness Programs to group homes with individuals...
Heather can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"My family would recommend Heather for any of your needs. Heather is very professional and accmadating. Heather has a lot of experience and is full of knowledge! Heather took care of my needs like I was her own family, she is also very understanding and flexible...

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Sara R.


Uncasville, CT

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Reliable And Energetic

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have 10+ years experience as an instructional assistant in an elementary school working with children from ages 3 to 11, including special needs. I have 2 grown children and a 19-month-old grandchild that I've cared for since birth. I am looking for a long term position in which I am able to watch your children grow and get to...
Sara can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

5.0
"Sara has been our nanny for about 5 months now and she is amazing! My son gets so excited to see her every time she walks in the door!! She follows his routine and has helped us with making a routine!! She plays with him, is a great teacher, and did keep me updated...

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Joann R.


Gales Ferry, CT

$17-20/hr

Part-time Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have worked as a professional nanny for over 20 years after working as a legal assistant. I am also a mother and grandmother of two, both attending college. I am originally from Washington State with residency in Connecticut for 13 years; I currently, occasionally take care of the sweetest little boy with autism. It has been a...
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Nichole B.


Coventry, RI

$25-50/hr20 yrs exp

I Love Kids And Animals

I am I mom of 4 grown daughters and I been working with adults with special needs for over 25 years I'm looking for a job that I love
Nichole can also help with: Travel, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Jordan P.


Coventry, RI

$13-15/hr

Willing To Work Part-Time

I am currently working at a school for Autistic Children In Jacksonville, FL as a Registered Behavior Technician. I do have a 3-year-old daughter who may or may not be with me if I am hired. Previous work history: Private Family: Nanny - Diagnoses of Child, Rhett Syndrome (6 years +) Pathways Strategic Teaching Centre:...
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Jon B.


Coventry, RI

$15-20/hr2 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver Available

I have experience working with more acute cases of special needs from working at Bradley Hospital, a facility for acute psychiatric adolescent services. Many of the patients I cared for had Autism Spectrum Disorder, as well as various behavioral and sensory disorders. I have a passion for this type of care because of these...
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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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Nichole B.


Coventry, RI

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

I'm Nichole and I'm 50 years old. I grew up with a brother with a disability so I was raised around Special Olympics and children with disabilities later went on to Work at perspectives and group homes and day programs and then took in a client to live with me for an SLA for the past six years, she recently moved back home with...
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Savannah C.


Putnam, CT

$20-40/hr3 yrs exp

Certified PCA/Caregiver/Companion/Housekeeper

1.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am NOT, a company that is reaching out looking to hire people! I am my own person, just looking for some extra work during the week! And also, I would like to stick with a family that is consistent and is willing to stay with me as well. That is my main goal of making the profile! Hello! My name is Savannah, and I'm just...
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Mariah M.


Norwich, CT

$15-20/hr2 yrs exp

I have experience working for DDS as a support for individuals with developmental disabilities as well as physical disabilities. I also have CNA experience working with adolescents of the same nature. I also have a 2-year-old son with severe ASD who is nonverbal so I have some sign language experience as well.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Plainfield, CT

Denise L.

5.0

I have met dozens of caregivers over the past five years since my mom has needed full-time help. I can say without hesitation that Denise is on my "A List" of the best of the best. She has a giving, warm personality, sense of humor and comfort with elders. My mom loves being around her. And she's...

- Lori S.

Savannah C.

5.0

Savannah is a close family friend who has cared for my daughter multiple times. She is amazing with my daughter! My daughter loved her every time she would care for her and never wanted her to leave. She is amazing with children. She played with my daughter, fed my daughter dinner and was even...

- Chelsie F.

Jackie F.

5.0

We hired Jackie to watch our 4 month old daughter for the month of February Monday- Friday 8:30-5:30. She was wonderful! She was so loving and engaged with our daughter. She was excellent with keeping her on a schedule, feedings, changing and nap time. We also on several occasions left her with...

- Catherine A.

Jamie L.

5.0

Jamie was very flexible and I hired her when another pet sitter was unable to use my stairs. She tended to our 3 cats, two are quite old and even was able to medicate one for us. She was a delight to work with and would hire her again.

- Deborah B.

Courtney G.

5.0

Courtney worked part time in my home for me watching my twin boys (age 5) until Covid. She was always on time, engaging and educational-oriented. She took the boys to the playgrounds, parks and library. She was a pleasure to work with and my boys love her.

- Kristin B.

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