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SHALOM J.


Swansea, MA

$15-50/hr1 yrs exp

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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: Live-in home care, dementia, meal prep, errands, light cleaning, respite care & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

Emily M.


Fall River, MA

$20-26/hr6 yrs exp

Babysitter

5.0

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Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello my name is Emily and I am 30 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: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CNA

First Aid

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: Dementia, hospice services, companionship, live-in home care, errands, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

CNA

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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Alexandria C.


Fall River, MA

$20-30/hr1 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

As a one-to-one aide, I worked with a child with autism spectrum disorder. My responsibilities include the following: continually monitoring and evaluating child's progress, providing individualized attention, staying aware of repetitive behaviors and fixations, promoting social skills, implementing treatment strategies, and...
5.0
"Alexandria was the most amazing and qualified nanny we've ever had. Being that one of my children is autistic, we've been through multiple nannies to find the right one and she was the perfect fit! My three children (now 2, 5, & 9) adored her and it's almost...

Rita T.

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Mary B.


Providence, RI

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm Mary! I have been working with children for over 10 years. I have experience working with children of all ages, including infants. I enjoy being outside, getting creative, and planning age appropriate fun activities to help aid in child development. In the past I have specialized in working with children with special...
Mary can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Mary was amazing!!!! Kind and easy going. She is knowledgeable and trustworthy. She took excellent care of my severely autistic son and my busy wild daughter. We loved Mary and wish she lived in Phoenix but hope to see her next summer!!!!"

Liz D.

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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, dementia, respite care, personal care, mobility assistance
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/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: Meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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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Olivia M.


Bristol, RI

$25/hr8 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter Available Anytime :)

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: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Olivia was fantastic. Responsive, available and kids loved her. She was always playing a game with them instead of doing screen time which we appreciated. I highly recommend her!"

Meredith G.

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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: Carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

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: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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

Home Health Aide

CNA

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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: Visiting physician, personal care, respite care, live-in home care, hospice services
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

CPR

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Ivy G.


Warwick, RI

$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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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

Alexandria C.

5.0

Alexandria was the most amazing and qualified nanny we've ever had. Being that one of my children is autistic, we've been through multiple nannies to find the right one and she was the perfect fit! My three children (now 2, 5, & 9) adored her and it's almost impossible to find a nanny to replace...

- Rita T.

Mary B.

5.0

Mary was amazing!!!! Kind and easy going. She is knowledgeable and trustworthy. She took excellent care of my severely autistic son and my busy wild daughter. We loved Mary and wish she lived in Phoenix but hope to see her next summer!!!!

- Liz D.

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.

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