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Alexis A.


Tiverton, RI

$20-50/hr3 yrs exp

ABA Therapist

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I currently work as an ABA therapist working with children who have Autism, I also work along side a speech pathologist to improve speech impediments or began with expressive language. I am a pre-med student dreaming of becoming a pediatric neurosurgeon, my research is in neuroscience on developmental disorders with a focus on...
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Claire C.


Bristol, RI

$17-22/hr4 yrs exp

Hello! My name's Claire. I have almost a decade of childcare experience, professional level CPR certification, and currently work as a youth swim instructor! I teach children with limb differences, hearing loss, anxiety, autism, ADHD, and many other behavioral or developmental differences.
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Rita I.


Fall River, MA

$25-38/hr6 yrs exp

I have experience in taking care of kids and adults with mental illness and autism plus Down syndrome . I have ABA too helping in behavioral challenges
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Jane D.


Berkley, MA

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Early Childhood Educator/Caregiver For 37 Years

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

For the past 11 years, I have worked with different families part time with children, and twins, 3 months old to 11 years old. Before that, I worked as a preschool teacher at a College University for 25 years. I've worked with children, ages 2 years, 9 months to 6 years old (including children with special needs). I am certified...
Jane can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

Special Needs Care

Hello! My name is Anastasia and I am an RBT! I've been in this field of work for 3 years. I've worked with ages 2-22 that have autism. I currently work in a school for I'm looking for some afternoon hours! I'm located in tiverton. I would love to chat more!
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Aisha R.


Riverside, RI

$50/hr10 yrs exp

Registered Nurse And Experienced Babysitter

Registered Nurse with 10+ years experience in the field. 10+ years of experience in caring for infants and children of all ages including those with special needs and developmental disabilities
Aisha can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Karisa S.


Bristol, RI

$17-22/hr5 yrs exp

Assistant Manager Of Group Home

Hello my name is Karisa and I currently work full time as a nanny . Before this from the ages of 18 to 23 I worked in a group home for individuals with different disabilities . During my time here I did bed transfers , assisted with feedings , bathing , taking clients on activities as well as gave medicine and brought them on...
I was a medical fragile special needs preschool teacher for 10 years at meeting street school. I am currently working as a medical assistant. I miss working with children an would like to go back to working with children
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Kayla R.


Bristol, RI

$16-20/hr5 yrs exp

Hello ! Im Kayla .

I currently work for disabled men an women who have special needs . I also would love to do this is a side job sense my hours have been cut down to my regular hours so that leaves me 4 days off a week ! I work with autism , non verbal , Down syndrome, delayed development , bed ridden , all am , pm and night care meaning baths...
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Dawn A.


Fall River, MA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Caregiver And Companion

I am a caregiver with more than 35 years experience caring for the elderly and young . I have experience with dementia and Alzheimer's patience, Parkinson's disease, and special needs. I have 13 years plus experience as a medical assistant, working in both family medicine and gastroenterology.
Dawn can also help with: Transportation, respite care, light cleaning, errands, meal prep, dementia & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

I am an extremely positive and reliable college student. I have lots of experience working with young kids. I started babysitting when I was 16, joined the United States Air Force at 17 and currently, at 20 work as a behavior technician for children with special needs.
Leesha can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Emily M.


Fall River, MA

$15-20/hr3 yrs exp

I worked for Kennedy Donovan Center with adults with developmental delays along with mental health disorders for 3 years. I currently work for Crystal Springs wnere I care for 8 children aged 4-16 with varying developmental disorders. I am CPR and first aid certified. I am knowledgeable with seizure disorders and austism...
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Katelyn L.


Fall River, MA

$15-20/hr2 yrs exp

Direct Support Professional

Hi! I've had almost 2 years in caregiving experience. I've worked with individuals with disabilities and individuals with substance use and mental health problems! I'm very organized and a very hard worker and will do anything I can to help your family.
I have worked with at-risk and special needs youth ages 1-18 years old for the past 3 years and have a Bachelor's degree in child development and a Master's degree in Applied Behavior Analysis. I have experience with children who are on the autism spectrum, with epilepsy, suffering from trauma, those with behavioral...
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Eliana B.


Rehoboth, MA

$15-25/hr3 yrs exp

Special Needs Care Giver

Hi my name is Eliana B. and I have been work with special needs children for four years and have payed experience for 2 years.
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Jayelyn L.


Fall River, MA

$15-17/hr3 yrs exp

All About Me :)

Hi i'm jayelyn! I studied Early education and childcare in highschool and I now work for the school system as a special needs paraprofessional in a 4th grade classroom and as a group leader at an afterschool program (aged 5-14). I've always really loved working with kids and knew it was my passion from an early age. I am CPR and...
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Diana L.


Bristol, RI

$18-21/hr5 yrs exp

Experienced, Caring, Patient, And Creative Caregiver

Hello, I have over 18 years of experience in child care with ages 2 months- 13 years old. I have worked in classrooms, as a live-in nanny, and as a part time baby sitter for parents who need a refreshing night out. I also have experience working with children and adults who have special needs. Many families I have cared for do...
Diana can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Makenzie C.


Bristol, RI

$20-30/hr2 yrs exp

I have two years of experience working with children ages 3-13 with varying emotional and behavioral diagnosis. I have such a desire working with and getting to know young children with special needs because often times they just need a friend, someone who can listen to them (even when they're non-verbal), and a caring play...
2020 I worked for Institute for children ages 5-22 2022 I worked for Road to Responsibility for adults 22 and older
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Chelsea S.


Bristol, RI

$15-20/hr4 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver Available (Saturday/Sundays!)

For almost 2 years, I worked as a Dorm Coordinator at a boarding school/day school for children and young adults with Autism, complex learning disabilities and special educational needs. My overall responsibility was to provide direct and ongoing supervision and support to all students as well as foster independent living...

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