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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Swansea, MA

The average rate is $18/hr as of November 2024

The average years of experience for special needs caregivers is 1 years

Special needs caregivers in Swansea, MA

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Alex R.


Swansea, MA

$18-30/hr1 yrs exp

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I received my Special Education degree from Roger Williams University last year. I worked as a Special Education teacher at Fonseca Elementary School in Fall River, as well as Meeting Street in Providence where I specialized in severe and profound disabilities.
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Liz S.


Warwick, RI

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver

5.0

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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: Hospice services, dementia, companionship, light cleaning, live-in home care, errands & 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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Emily M.


Fall River, MA

$18-22/hr6 yrs exp

Babysitter

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello my name is Emily and I am 28 years old. I am CPR/first aid certified with the AHA and also have a CNA course under my belt. I am very experienced working with children. I have completed two classes on child development and child care, and worked in the Barnstable Early Learning center for two years. I have experience being...
Emily can also help with: Travel, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CNA

5.0
"Emily was hired for my family when my little girl was only 2 years old and we had just started our family. We were not on care.com at the time. Our little one was always out discovering new places and was always tired after Emily left! (A very good thing!) I loved...

Kelly G.

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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: Hospice services, mobility assistance, respite care, dementia, personal 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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Maria M.


Warwick, RI

$28/hr10 yrs exp

Looking for my next full time nanny position ,

Hired by 34 families in your neighborhood

Hello my name is Maria , I'm from Dominican Republic and I've been nanny for 18 years, I have experienced taking care of babies from newborn to teenagers , twins, multiple, special needs and behavior attention as well . I have my certificate in Adult/Pediatric CPR/First Aid/ AED clean driving record. I have my own...
Maria can also help with: Meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Maria was able to help us with a last minute need for date night. She was punctual, polite, very friendly, and so good with our 7 week old son. She sent me texts during the night that helped put this new mama at ease while away from her baby. We would definitely...

Sharon B.

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Yenla N.


Fall River, MA

$10-50/hr9 yrs exp

Special Needs Care-Provider Here For You

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a very reliable, patient, energetic individual who has experience caring for children, from infants to teenagers, who have various temperaments as well as disabilities (including children on the autism spectrum). I will be able to successfully ensure that your child receives appropriate care. I will also successfully...
5.0
"Yenla occasionally takes care of my 4yo daughter who is developmentally delayed. My daughter absolutely loves her - she always runs and jumps on Yenla when Yenla arrives at my place and forgets about me Ha ha. Yenla plays with her, baths her, feeds her, changes...

Nancy L.

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Neliy S.


Providence, RI

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello my name is Neliy I been a CNA for 20 years now. I am very passionate of what I do. I have worked with children/disabled children and elders. I am a very outgoing person, High energy and positive.
5.0
"Neily is great! She came on time, with short notice, and stayed a little over the allotted time! Also very friendly and personable. I will definitely hire her again!"

Thomas K.

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Felisha A.


Fall River, MA

$16-20/hr10 yrs exp

Your Down To Earth Big Heart, Fun-Loving Nanny

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

I have Established amazing relationships with the children I have cared for. I have done so by caring for them how I would my own children. I can assure you I will always maintain a healthy and safe environment. I Enjoy being around children, and helping them learn and grow. I have cared for multiple children at once. I also...
Felisha can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"She stepped in when Covid first started for me and my kids. I still had to work and I didn't have anyone to stay home with my girls. She was always there when I needed her, and always on time. If I was still working I would still have her watching the kiddos. She's...

Victoria S.

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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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Kaitlynn M.


Rehoboth, MA

$18-25/hr10 yrs exp

I was a medical fragile special needs preschool teacher for 10 years. I then went into the medical field. I am currently a medical assistant in a primary care office. I am in search to go back to working with child. I miss teaching and spending time with children throughout the day.
Kaitlynn can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

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Rachel D.


Warwick, RI

$18-20/hr8 yrs exp

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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep & 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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Suad O.


Bristol, RI

$19-24/hr5 yrs exp

Hi, I have worked with children with autism for 5 years, currently a law student at roger Williams, my goal is to work in education law to support kids with learning disabilities.
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Lisa L.


Seekonk, MA

$15-25/hr4 yrs exp

PCA/Caregiver

I have experience working as a PCA for women with cerebral palsy. I am familiar with a hoyer lift, and am comfortable assisting with all ADLs. Currently I work part-time as a caregiver providing home care for individuals with Alzheimer's.
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Brook B.


Rehoboth, MA

$15-20/hr3 yrs exp

Compassionate , Patient Caregiver

I attended the OTA program at NEITT and completed the program . I also did my internship at the Schwartz center in MA . My other internship was an elementary school where I assisted the OT in the SPED program in all aspects of OT therapy . My experience is also personal because one of my children had a learning disability,...
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Marissa M.


Berkley, MA

$27-37/hr6 yrs exp

Hello! My name is Marissa. I'm a newly graduated RN previously working as a CNA and K-12 substitute teacher. I started my healthcare journey as a caregiver for adults with disabilities and traumatic brain injuries. Over the past 6 years I have worked with children and adults with autism, mental illness, physical disability and...
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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Madyson F.


Seekonk, MA

$20-50/hr3 yrs exp

Little Information About Me

I'm 19 graduated from a early childhood education program in a vocational technical high school back in June of 2023. Im currently enrolled in BCC for an associates in Elementary Education with the goal of being a special education teacher. Im also one of the oldest cousins so ive grown up helping taking care of kids of all...
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Felisha A.


Fall River, MA

$15-20/hr8 yrs exp

Caretaker Who Truly Cares

I have a few years paid experience and multiple years of personal expirience. I have cared for children with autism, ODD, and developmental delays. As well as caring from my grandfather who had dementia, cognitive delays, and behavioral issues. I have experience with my grandmother who has MS, mental illness, Alzheimer's, and an...
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Ivy G.


Warwick, RI

$10-15/hr3 yrs exp

I have worked with children with an Autism Spectrum Disorder diagnoses. I am in school learned to work with children with a variety of disabilities including mental health, cognitive disabilities, physical disabilities, etc..
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Lindsay S.


East Providence, RI

$25-27/hr10 yrs exp

Child, Senior, Pet Care, Special Needs. (Certified Vet Assistant)

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Trained in CPR & first aid. I have worked in care giving 10 + years. Infants & children age 0 to 13, including Autism, physical Disabilities, medical needs. Developmental stages. College level Phycology classes. I provide light housekeeping. Household management, personal errands. Teach children how to do age appropriate tasks....
Lindsay can also help with: Visiting physician, hospice services, personal care, respite care, live-in home care
Skills:

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Swansea, MA

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...

- Care member

Emily M.

5.0

Emily was hired for my family when my little girl was only 2 years old and we had just started our family. We were not on care.com at the time. Our little one was always out discovering new places and was always tired after Emily left! (A very good thing!) I loved her easy going personality and...

- Kelly G.

Brook B.

5.0

We recently hired Brook to provide morning help for my grandmother who is in her 90's. She has done a wonderful job so far and are so grateful to have found her. My grandmother looks forward to her visits and is so appreciative of the care she is providing to her. We would definitely recommend Brook...

- Amanda P.

Maria M.

5.0

Maria was wonderful with my my four year old! He was shy at first, but after he warmed up they had a great time! He still asks about her, and I will definitely hire her again! A+!

- Benjamin B.

Yenla N.

5.0

Yenla occasionally takes care of my 4yo daughter who is developmentally delayed. My daughter absolutely loves her - she always runs and jumps on Yenla when Yenla arrives at my place and forgets about me Ha ha. Yenla plays with her, baths her, feeds her, changes diapers, and sings to her. I also...

- Nancy L.

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