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Special needs caregivers in Rumford, RI

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Julia A.


Rumford, RI

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced In Elderly Care .also In Special Needs.very Dependable.

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I have 15 years experience as a CNA specializing in children with autism, muscular dystrophy, elderly clients with cognitive impairment.
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Rachel D.


Warwick, RI

$18-20/hr8 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! I am a very reliable, patient, and creative person who has approximately 8 years of experience caring for children, from infants to teenagers and special needs children. With me, your children will receive appropriate care, and I'm willing to do additional other tasks if requested. Personally, I'm an organizer, planner, and...
Rachel can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"It has been such a huge relief finding Rachel on this site to pickup our son from his charter school and being him home about 45 minutes away. She has a great personality and a positive attitude, responds quickly to messages, takes the job seriously, and arrives...

Scott H.

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Liz S.


Warwick, RI

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver

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: Companionship, dementia, errands, hospice services, light cleaning, live-in home care & 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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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, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:

CNA

CPR

First Aid

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...

Zoe H.

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Timmy-jae M.


North Attleboro, MA

$20-22/hr7 yrs exp

Loving Nanny And Helping Hand

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a 28-year-old South African nanny living in North Attleboro, MA. I'm open, warm, loving, honest, and kind. I'm a career nanny with a genuine love for my profession. 10+ years overall experience. I'm also a mom, so I understand the need for quality childcare. My sons are 2. 5 years and 7 months old. I have education in early...
Timmy-jae can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"My husband and I interviewed Timmy to care full-time for our 11-week old son. We had fully planned to hire her but our circumstances changed abruptly. However, we have only great things to say about our short time working with her. She was professional, honest and...

Katie J.

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Chrystal B.


Providence, RI

$25-40/hr10 yrs exp

Hello Parents

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello Moms & Dad's I'm currently seeking a new full time or part time childcare position. I've worked as a Nanny and BabyNurse for long over 15 years, am also a Certified Foster Parent with the state of Rhode Island. My hope is that I can find a great family, where I can offer safety, a peace of mind to your family & a helping...
Chrystal can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

4.0
"Chrystal is extremely dependable. She was always so flexible with our chaotic schedule. When initially talking to her, she was well spoken and very responsive. I could always count on a tidy home when Chrystal was there. She is sweet and kind and would make a...

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Michelle F.


Johnston, RI

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Caring Nanny With 10+ Years Experience

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Michelle and this is my twelvth year taking care of children. What started as babysitting on date nights for some of my high school teachers has blossomed into a decade of caring for children for several families across the state of Rhode Island. From after-school pick up, full-time nannying, and weekend date...
Michelle can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"It is with great pleasure that we recommend Michelle F. as a caregiver. She watched our one-year-old son frequently from 2018 onward. Michelle is always punctual, responsive to calls and text messages &wonderfully engaging with our toddler. She is intelligent,...

Christine D.

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Brianna G.


Providence, RI

$20/hr3 yrs exp

Educator Looking To Nanny Near Providence!

Hi, my name is Bri! I currently work as a teachers assistant and have been working with students with special needs for about 3 years. I am looking for new opportunities to work more intimately with families outside the classroom! I have CPR and First Aid training as well as reliable transportation. I am trained in various...
Brianna can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Bri worked with my special needs daughter for over 2 years. She was patient and energetic, the perfect combination for my daughter. Bri took the initiative to come up with life skills activities for my daughter. Which was a huge help to me and my daughter enjoyed! "

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Sandi C.


Attleboro, MA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Hi! I'm Sandi

I provide a loving and fun environment for children. I was an art instructor at the Attleboro Arts museum and worked with children ages 3 to 18 and the special needs population, ages 4 to 65. I was given the most beloved and fun title at the museum. I would ensure that each and every child or adult felt good about what they had...
Sandi can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Sandi provided some part time care for my 6 year old including camp drop off, pickup, and general care time. She is excellent and we would absolutely call her again! She was very engaged with my son and he loved spending time with her. I felt very comfortable with...

Kate F.

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Teresa N.


North Attleboro, MA

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Professional Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, I have Over 20 years of nanny experience and excellent references. Over the years, I've worked for several families long term, including multiples (triplets) and special needs ( CP.) I have many years of experience with infant and toddler care as well. If you are looking for a trustworthy professional who puts your...
Teresa can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Teresa was an amazing nanny to our special needs son for 3 years. She is kind, calm, compassionate, and in tuned to children. She has a lot of experience and used that to help our son get through some tough times. I would definitely recommend Teresa to anyone!"

Sarah C.

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Christine and I am a mother of four adult children, grandmother of an active 2 1/2-year-old grandson, married and have a dog. I'm retired after working as a Teachers Aide with Special Needs Children for 15 1/2 years. I hold a Certificate for an Assistant Behavior Analyst and have my Associates Degree in Science in...
Christine can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, travel
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

5.0
"She was great with our daughter and very dependable."

Giana L.

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Alana B.


Providence, RI

$25/hr10 yrs exp

CNA/Special Needs/Childcare/Errands/Transportation/Housekeeping

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I love caring for people, assisting in daily life activities, getting to try new things. My passion to do healthcare began at the age of 16, and I have worked with a variety of a person's needs for 17 years. Daily hygiene care, hoyer lift system, senior care, Alzheimer, handicap, etc. Let me know what I can do for you, or your...
Alana can also help with: Companionship, dementia, errands, hospice services, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

CNA

CPR

Home Health Aide

5.0
"She is very patient, and pays close attention to small details."

Guicin G.

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Deborah D.


Cranston, RI

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Direct Support Professional

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Debbie and I have over 20 years experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities, individuals with psychiatric disorders, and those with autism. I currently work part time for the J Arthur Trudeau Center with 5 developmentally disabled men in a group home setting. I am responsible for medication...
5.0
"Wonderful caregiver. Would certainly rehire."

Thomas K.

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Kristen S.


North Attleboro, MA

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Master's Degree In Early Childhood Education, looking To Show Your Child The Wonders Of The World!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have a Master's Degree in Education, managed my own preschool for over 3 years and worked for the Westwood school system. I have had the wonderful experience as a substitute teacher and a paraprofessional for a child with special needs. I raised my children, worked a full time job and provided childcare for neighbors, family,...
Kristen can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"Kristen is the best Nanny we've ever had (and we've had a few). Honestly she's less like a nanny and more like a professional pre-school teacher and child entertainer combined. Our daughter was in love with her "Auntie K" and always had so much to show and tell us...

Mark Q.

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Julia T.


Pawtucket, RI

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Home Health Aid, Medication Technician, Phlebotomist

My name is Julia, and I have been a caregiver for the past 16 years. I am a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Home Health Aid, Medication Technician, and Phlebotomist. I am passionate about the caregiving work that I do. I have experience caring for people of all ages, and have worked on cases that are complex. I have take care...
Julia can also help with: Dementia, hospice services, live-in home care, personal care, respite care, visiting nurse & more
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Julia was hired by the family of my best friend for hospice care. It was an extremely difficult and exhausting assignment, physically, mentally and emotionally. Julia was nothing short of an angel. Her care and compassion for L was incredible - more than anyone...

Susan L.

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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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Ana A.


Pawtucket, RI

$15-25/hr8 yrs exp

Hello My Name Is Ana How May I Help

I've been a CNA for a little over 8 years now and I love what I do ! I've worked in nursing homes, assisted living memory care facilities , and also private care one-on-one . I'm look forward to hearing from you ! I m here to help any way that I can. Feel free to ask me for my resume or any other questions
5.0
"Ana is very attentive and clean. My boys absolutely loved her. My 2 year old has issues with being aggressive and listening but she handles him well. I wish I would've found her sooner! She cooks and provides them with healthy meals and always finds ways to...

Kayla D.

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Mary B.


Providence, RI

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm Mary! I have been working with children for over 10 years. I have experience working with children of all ages, including infants. I enjoy being outside, getting creative, and planning age appropriate fun activities to help aid in child development. In the past I have specialized in working with children with special...
Mary can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Mary was amazing!!!! Kind and easy going. She is knowledgeable and trustworthy. She took excellent care of my severely autistic son and my busy wild daughter. We loved Mary and wish she lived in Phoenix but hope to see her next summer!!!!"

Liz D.

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Brook B.


Rehoboth, MA

$20-25/hr5 yrs exp

Looking For A Trustworthy Person To Care For Your Loved One ? I Will As If They Are My Own Family !!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I worked for VNA hospice for 3 years after getting certified as a CNA . As well as for a private Dr podiatrist which we treated mainly seniors . I Went to college for the OTA program and my internships included a residential rehabilitation center , a day program for seniors , and a facility for children with special needs . I am...
Brook can also help with: Dementia, hospice services, mobility assistance, personal care, respite care
5.0
"Any time an elderly member of my family needs any assistance we reach out to Brook. I would highly recommend her services."

Lilly M.

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Carmen M.


Central Falls, RI

$16-25/hr7 yrs exp

Hi I Am A Homemaker.Home Health Aide.

I bean a care giver for 7 years. from bathing to hospice. I am a loving charming person love to take care other with love and respect. funny and very hard worker. I do what ever it take to see a smile in any person face.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Rumford, RI

Rachel D.

5.0

It has been such a huge relief finding Rachel on this site to pickup our son from his charter school and being him home about 45 minutes away. She has a great personality and a positive attitude, responds quickly to messages, takes the job seriously, and arrives early to make sure he can find her...

- Scott H.

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...

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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.

Timmy-jae M.

5.0

Timmy is fantastic. She cared for our son starting when he was seven months old and was kind, confident, and trustworthy from the first day. She communicated with us throughout the week and took our son on adventures to the library, farm, and playground. Timmy (and her son!) developed a strong bond...

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Chrystal B.

4.0

Chrystal is extremely dependable. She was always so flexible with our chaotic schedule. When initially talking to her, she was well spoken and very responsive. I could always count on a tidy home when Chrystal was there. She is sweet and kind and would make a wonderful addition to any family.

- Care member

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