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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.
Intelligent, quick learner and explain current product information quickly. Remained calm, assertive and mindful to think critically and solve problem during stressful situations. Provided high level of customer service to each person by engaging customer and using active listening and effective interpersonal skills. Worked...
SHALOM can also help with: Meal prep, live-in home care, errands, dementia, respite care, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

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Emily M.


Fall River, MA

$18-22/hr6 yrs exp

Babysitter

5.0

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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: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, craft assistance & 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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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: Light cleaning, errands, companionship, dementia, live-in home care, hospice services & more
Skills:

CNA

CPR

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...

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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: Respite care, personal care, mobility assistance, hospice services, dementia
5.0
"Brook is a hard worker and punctual. She's a caring, kind and reliable person."

Shawn H.

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Maria M.


Warwick, RI

$28/hr18 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: Grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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.

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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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Early Education

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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: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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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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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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...
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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...
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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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: Errands, meal prep, respite care, dementia, light cleaning, transportation & more
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

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Lindsay S.


East Providence, RI

$22-27/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 & Developmental stages. Taken College level Phycology classes. Light housekeeping, Household managemen, & family errands. Teach children how to do age appropriate tasks. The goal is to be as self capable as possible. I teach emotional regulation, how to...
Lindsay can also help with: Respite care, hospice services, live-in home care, personal care, visiting physician
Skills:

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

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Patricia H.


Seekonk, MA

$23-25/hr1 yrs exp

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Hi, I am a retired speech pathologist. I worked in the public setting for 39 years, working with special needs children from preschool through high school. While I was ready to retire from teaching, I wasn't ready to stop working. The thing I miss most is working with the kids. I am also a mother to three of my own children who...
Patricia can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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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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Kristen T.


Warwick, RI

$15-20/hr4 yrs exp

Special Needs Provider/ CNA

I am a CNA. I am available, with 4 years of experience in a medical center, to care for Special Needs needing care.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Swansea, MA

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.

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

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.

Rachel D.

5.0

That she is a very good caring person!

- Dora H.

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