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Donna D.


Mattapoisett, MA

$15-17/hr10 yrs exp

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I am a mother of an autistic daughter of 28 years. I know what it takes to care for someone with compassion, love, and respect. I am also employed as a special needs assistant. I have over 20 years of professional experience and 28 years of personal experience. I will provide top quality services. I am very professional, and I...
Donna can also help with: Live-in home care, light cleaning
I'd describe my personality as kind, imaginative, and trustworthy. I like working with kids because I enjoy being a mentor. I'm looking for a job that will give me more experience, preferably with special needs individuals I started working with kids when I was in middle school. In my spare time, I like to act, listen to...
Julia can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

Special Needs Care

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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, dementia, respite care, errands, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

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Haley D.


West Wareham, MA

$20-50/hr7 yrs exp

Looking For A Full Time Nannying Job

7+ years of experience in child care EEC certified CPR/ First Aid/ AED certified .I have 5 years of experience working with infants & toddlers and 3 years of experience as a teacher! I've also worked with kids with special needs .
Haley can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

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Charlene P.


Lakeville, MA

$15/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver For Special Needs

I have worked with special needs boys and special needs adults. I worked at Whitney Academy for boys and now working for New England Villages as a live-in caregiver. I would love to help out your son and help him in the community. My passion is in this kind of population. My name is Charlene.
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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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Anissa V.


Tiverton, RI

$23-38/hr6 yrs exp

I am a positive, supportive, attentive, and patient CNA who has 6 years of experience working with children, teenagers, and adults that have unique needs. I have worked with children and young adults in the RI public school district working one-on-one or in group settings, providing quality care, support, and guidance. I have...
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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:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

CPR

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: Meal prep, errands
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Sophia H.


Middletown, RI

$15-18/hr2 yrs exp

With two years of experience caring for children between the ages of 4 and 17, I have the skills to care for your child in a safe and nurturing environment. I am patient, calm, and creative, and I love playing educational games that promote learning. I am also comfortable enforcing household rules when necessary. I have worked...
Sophia can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

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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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Ella V.


Rochester, MA

$30-35/hr4 yrs exp

Fun And Loving Nanny

Hello, I'm 24 years old and let me tell you a little about my experience. I have volunteered in a preschool from freshman to senior year of high school, while taking child development courses. I have worked as a camp counselor for a summer in 2017. I have been babysitting since I was about 13-14 years old. I have about 2-3 years...
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Michelle W.


West Wareham, MA

$22-25/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Whisperer

Hi! I've worked with people with special needs for a very long time including children and adults of all ages. I'd love to meet you!
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Maggie C.


Somerset, MA

$17-44/hr2 yrs exp

Special Needs Caretaker

Dedicated to providing compassionate and personalized care, I possess a genuine understanding of the unique needs of individuals with special needs. My patient and empathetic approach, coupled with excellent communication skills, fosters trust and a sense of security. With a background in adaptive strategies and a commitment to...
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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.
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Leah S.


Newport, RI

$20-40/hr10 yrs exp

Master's In Child Dev With 20+ Yrs Experience

For the past 20 plus years I have been working with young children (both with special needs and typically developing) and their families in a variety of settings and roles. I have experience as a lead teacher in an infant and toddler classroom, as a developmental specialist and home visitor with an early intervention program,...
Leah can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

Early Education

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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: Craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

CPR

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Alexis G.


Chilmark, MA

$15/hr3 yrs exp

Part-Time Nanny/Caregiver

I have worked with special needs children and adults. I worked and volunteered at the Beacon of Hope which is an organization for adults. Currently I nanny for 7-year-old twins, one of whom has cerebral palsy.
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Heidi K.


Tiverton, RI

$19-28/hr4 yrs exp

Years Of Experience training and special needs. I look forward to hearing from you:) Thank you!!!
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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