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Victoria O.


Wakefield, RI

$30-50/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Babysitter

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My name is Victoria. I have been babysitting for 14+ years. I have experience with multiple children from the ages of 6 months to upwards of 16 years. I also have extensive experience with children with special needs. I am a Registered Nurse and have a full time job but very flexible hours. I have my BLS as well as ACLS and I am...
Victoria can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Paige W.


North Kingstown, RI

$27-35/hr7 yrs exp

Child Care

Loving and empathetic young mom with many years of child care experience including nannying and daycare facilities. Experience with newborn-school age as well as children/adults with special needs. Able to do light housekeeping/chores as well as carpooling and pickup/drop offs. Time/pay rate flexible! Bonus if I can bring my...
Paige can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Megan A.


Narragansett, RI

$20-30/hr3 yrs exp

Special Needs Nanny

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

CNA

CPR

Early Education

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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!

Zoe G.


North Kingstown, RI

$17-22/hr3 yrs exp

Behavioral Therapist For Kids With Autism; Starting My Masters In ABA In The Fall!

I worked as a behavioral therapist for 3. 5 years and have decided to further pursue my education with a masters in ABA therapy. The last year I have worked with several different families but have not found a more long term position. I excel working with kiddos that have aggression by finding individualized emotional coping...
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Maria L.


Wakefield, RI

$18-50/hr10 yrs exp

Patient Sitter Familiar With Special Needs

I am a former math and special education teacher. I have been a math professor at the University of Arkansas, Texarkana College, and TAMU-T. I am comfortable around dogs and cats. I am a former foster parent. I have a master's of science from Texas A&M in Interdisciplinary Studies. I'm open to one-time babysitting jobs and...
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Special Needs Care

Hi, I am retired from law-enforcement after a 23 year career. I am honest, trustworthy and open to jobs pertaining to pets, elderly care, errands, cooking or special needs. I enjoy physical exercise; hiking, running and biking to name a few. I enjoy meditation, yoga, and reading, novels and current events. I hold a private...
Shelley A can also help with: Errands, meal prep
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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...

Sarah C.


Wakefield, RI

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Nurse, Homecare Experience, Mom Of 3

New part time empty nester looking for occasional/possible regular hours. Former Labor and delivery nurse, home care for special needs child, 9 years of Case Management experience. I have a full time job Monday- Friday 8-6 but have Wed, Thurs, Sat nights free at times. Comfortable with newborns and worked the night shift for 5...
Sarah can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Sam C.


Kingston, RI

$15/hr1 yrs exp

College Student Studying Communicative Disorders

I have 3 years of childcare experience and have also worked as a respite PCA and DSP with disabled adults and children. I have worked at Dr. Daycare as a Therapeutic Integrative Specialist. I have worked at a nursing home as an activities aide. I have worked at a residential facility for the intellectually disabled. I am a...

Meghan G.


East Greenwich, RI

$15-40/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver

I have been working with special needs children for about 28 years. I have done home programs and am trained in Applied Behavioral Analysis. I currently work in a special education classroom during the school year and am a PASS provider as well. I have also tutored children needing help with executive functioning issues,...
Meghan can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

I have multiple years of experience working with children between the ages of 4 and 16. I have experience babysitting, working at a therapeutic horseback riding school, working as a PASS and HBTS worker, and tutoring children with special needs.
Serena can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

Lizzie F.


East Greenwich, RI

$18-25/hr3 yrs exp

Hi, I Look Forward To Meeting You! Feel Free To Reach Out If You Have Any Questions.

I'd describe my personality as reliable, personable, creative I have always "worked with kids". I grew up in a giant family. 13 siblings. Yes, 13! And to add on top of that I have two siblings with special needs. I loved and still do love taking care of my siblings. I can even remember, when I was maybe 6 years old, asking my...
Lizzie can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Nicole S.


Exeter, RI

$22-30/hr10 yrs exp

I have a special needs daughter (19) now fully independent I worked in a group home where I learned a great deal about multiple disabilities. I love to care for people and really appreciate the time I get to spend learning from them. I have been a cna for 10years now working in multiple setting. Hope to hear from you soon
I am a recent college grad looking to start a career in human services. I have experience working with kids and young adults both with and without special needs.
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Nadia C.


Wakefield, RI

$30-40/hr5 yrs exp

Happy Nanny

Hi, I'm Nadia! As a Navy family, my husband, daughters (9 and 11) and I have lived all over the country. When we moved to Rhode Island five years ago, we fell in love with its coastal charm and close-knit community-and decided to put down roots. I hold an A. A. in Education/Special Education and am currently pursuing my B. A....
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Olivia M.


Bristol, RI

$25/hr8 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter Available Anytime :)

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Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood

My name is Olivia and I am 25 years old. I am very mature and responsible for my age. I have a twin brother with special needs and a younger sister. I have watched kids for 10 years now. I play soccer and was in special needs basketball. I graduated Pre-Med. I am currently applying to medical schoolto become a pediatric surgeon....
Olivia can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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"Olivia has helped us many times and is an excellent child care provider! She is reliable, friendly, and great with our two kids (baby and toddler). She’s been completely comfortable with both age groups and has been an enormous help to our family! "

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Jennifer B.


Warwick, RI

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I am licensed practical nurse. I have many years of experience as a CNA, caregiver/personal aide. I am an experienced senior care provider as well as special needs. My experience includes, bathing/personal hygiene, transfers, using a hoyer lift to transfer to and from wheelchair, companionship, errands, light housekeeping and...
Jennifer can also help with: Companionship, light cleaning, dementia, errands, meal prep, hospice services & more
Skills:

CNA

CPR

Home Health Aide

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"Jennifer was great with my mom, & very knowledgeable about taking care of seniors with dementia. It gave me peace of mind to know mom was in good hands while we were on vaca. My mom liked Jennifer as well, which is always a big plus, we'd hire her again!"

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