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Find special needs caregivers in Providence, RI that you’ll love

66 special needs caregivers are listed in Providence, RI

The average posted rate is $20/hr as of April 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years

Special needs caregivers in Providence, RI

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Anna M.


Providence, RI

$15-25/hr7 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver With A Masters In Occupational Therapy

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Hi! My name is Annie and I am a newly graduated occupational therapist! I will be moving to Massachussetts in July but I am looking to do some part-time babysitting until then! I love kids and have experience with toddlers up to young adults. I have worked with a variety of young people with special needs including cerebral...
Anna can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Christie R.


Providence, RI

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Mom, CNA, Teacher's Assistant, And Doula Looking For A Great Family To Care For!

I am a mom of 2 young girls, certified nurses aid of 27 years, certified teacher's assistant, and I recently became certified as a doula. I have cared for families and people of all ages and abilities. I have tons of experience, so if you have a specific situation, please reach out. I have experience working with children and...
Christie can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

CNA

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Caitlyn L.


Providence, RI

$14-40/hr10 yrs exp

Hello :) My name is Caitlyn. I have worked in healthcare as a CNA since 2012, mostly in the Emergency Department setting caring for adults, pediatrics and the elderly. I have also worked in dementia care, home care for the elderly and pediatrics with special needs, and as a postpartum doula, helping new mom and baby. I am...
Caitlyn can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

CNA

As a nurturing caregiver with two years of experience, my passion lies in fostering children's growth and positively impacting their lives. My background includes some college coursework in early child development, as well as First Aid and CPR training. I'm also experienced in caring for children with special needs. My approach...
Karina can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Cassandra B.


Providence, RI

$15-22/hr8 yrs exp

Baby Sitter

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

My name is Cassandra. I am 31 years old and am available for night/weekend babysitting. I currently work full time, hybrid. I have cared for several families over the past 10 years. I worked as a live-in nanny in Atlanta for 2 years. I have been a full time Summer nanny for several families. One was a family of three (two...
Cassandra can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Casey W.


Providence, RI

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Fun And Creative Sitter!

Hi I'm Casey. I am fun, reliable, and patient. I have 10+ years of experience in childcare. I can help with a wide variety of tasks like tutoring, cooking, travel and light housekeeping. I currently work at a childcare center in Smithfield, Rhode Island and I am looking to earn some additional money on the side. I have a...
Casey can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Ashley O.


Providence, RI

$22-30/hr10 yrs exp

Childcare Professional With Over 10 Year's Experience

I have experience with owning my own at home daycare for over 10 years to have now transitioned to full time work in education with special needs children. I have experience from newborn through school age preparing meals, light cleaning, diaper changes, bathing, reading, playtime, and overall TLC. I'm easygoing, a people...
Ashley can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping
Hi! My name is Meghan , its so nice to meet you! I have been working with children and individuals with special needs for over 15 years. I began working in an after school program in 2008. I have remained at that the same program for 16 years. Throughout that time I worked with every group of children and as a 1:1 for children...
Meghan can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Emma L.


Providence, RI

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Emma. I have over 10 years of experience as a babysitter/nanny and am a recent graduate from JWU with a Bachelor's of Science in psychology. I currently work full time at Brown University and have availability for school drop off and date night/as needed sitting. I have worked with infants 4months old up to...
Emma can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Valentina R.


Providence, RI

$23-25/hr4 yrs exp

Reliable Nanny

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I'm glad you're taking a look at my profile! Here's a little bit about me: I have 4 years of childcare experience. I've taken care of kids between 1 and 15 years old, I have experience with special needs children too. I have experience cooking meals, changing diapers, planning activities, providing homework support and swimming...
Valentina can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Tracey A.


Providence, RI

$25-30/hr2 yrs exp

hi! im a nursing student looking for a part time job! I love kids and would love to continue working with kids when im done with school I have experience working with children also as a behavioral tech working with children with special needs!
Tracey can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Jailene P.


Providence, RI

$30-35/hr10 yrs exp

I would describe myself as a respectful, observant, reliable and patient person who provides outstanding care. I am a compassionate caregiver seeking a new role to provide the best high level of care for you or your loved ones. Over the years, I have worked in various roles where I need to work closely with others. I am a...
Jailene can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, dementia, meal prep, personal care, companionship & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CPR

CNA

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Denise G.


Providence, RI

$20-35/hr10 yrs exp

Mature Caregiver With 10 Years Of Experience

Every human being deserves the opportunity to live their life with dignity and proper care. Sometimes that requires assistance from others. Many seniors and other individuals with special needs are isolated and having a personal aide can be a bridge to combating isolation and loneliness. I started caring for others 10 years ago...
Denise can also help with: Home modification, errands, dementia, hospice services, light cleaning, companionship & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CPR

CNA

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Hannah A.


Providence, RI

$18-26/hr1 yrs exp

During my first year from high school I worked for people with special needs and I currently care for my grandfather who has Alzheimer's . I love being compassionate and supportive person for whoever.
Hannah can also help with: Light cleaning, hospice services, errands, live-in home care, meal prep, dementia & more
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Susan G.


Providence, RI

$22-25/hr10 yrs exp

Compassionate And Experienced Senior Caregiver

Hi, I'm Susan! I have over 35 years of experience providing compassionate and reliable care for seniors and special needs adults. I am passionate about helping older adults maintain their independence while ensuring their safety, comfort, and well-being. I specialize in personal care assistance, medication reminders and...
Susan can also help with: Hospice services, errands, dementia, light cleaning, meal prep, companionship & more
Skills:

Wound Care

Medical Equipment Experience

CPR

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Chrystal B.


Providence, RI

$20-25/hr

Personal Caretaker

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi Everyone, my name is Chrystal, I have over 20 years of experience caring for the elderly, special needs individuals, infant babies & children, I've also worked as both a infant & toddler held teacher, am CPR & first aid certified, certified babies nurse as well. I drive my own vehicle, am fully vaccinated and wear my mask. Am...
Chrystal can also help with: Meal prep
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Christie R.


Providence, RI

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Hi! My name is Christie and I am a 40ish year old mom of 2 young girls. I am a certified nurses assistant with 27 years of experience, a certified teacher's assistant, and I recently became certified as a doula. I have cared for families and people of all ages and abilities. I have tons of experience, so if you have a specific...
Christie can also help with: Light cleaning, hospice services, errands, meal prep, respite care, dementia & more
Skills:

CNA

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Johnette M.


Providence, RI

$35-50/hr10 yrs exp

Hi there! My name is Johnette (Joyful Johnette or JJ). I have over five years of experience working in childcare, mental/behavioral health and social work field. I worked and supported many patients or clients in environments such as hospitals, schools and residential, home settings. I absolutely love what I do and I would not...
Johnette can also help with: Meal prep, live-in home care, light cleaning
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Angelica A.


Providence, RI

$25-33/hr10 yrs exp

I have 10+ years of experience. I can help with Home Care and Hospice Services. I can also do care for special needs and disabilities.
Angelica can also help with: Personal care, meal prep, hospice services, respite care, dementia
Skills:

Licensed Nurse

CNA

Danielle W.


Providence, RI

$30/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a Licensed Applied Behavior Analyst and provide ABA treatment to children with autism. I have babysat many neurotypical children and children with special needs for 20 years now. I have cared for newborns as well as adults with developmental or physical disabilities. I love spending time with children and I thoroughly enjoy...
Danielle can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Danielle is fantastic! She's a great communicator, extremely reliable, and eminently trustworthy. She jumped right in to take care of my son, then just 7 weeks old and was great with him from day one. She's patient, creative, and always positive, even on...

Cate B.

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Ratings for Providence, RI special needs caregivers listed on Care.com

Average Rating4.8 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in Providence, RI are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 18 reviews of the 66 listed special needs caregivers.