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Chelsea B.


Thompson, CT

$25-30/hr9 yrs exp

Special Needs

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Experienced speech therapist here. I enjoy bringing my love for teaching into people's homes. I have 8 years experience with extensive disabilities. I am very reliable, creative, and energetic ! Looking forward to bringing these skills into someone's home !
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Virginia E.


Webster, MA

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Senior Companion/friend

5.0

(3)

I have over 10 years of experience. I can help with Transportation Services and Personal Care. I have experience with direct care and also management. I am retired and available most hours. I worked as an activity coordinator for my last 5 years with elderly. In my previous years of employment I worked with special needs...
Virginia can also help with: Hospice services, personal care, meal prep, light cleaning, errands, dementia & more
5.0
"I cannot say enough great things about Virginia "Gigi". We were so lucky to have her help care for my Mom for the last 2 years. She provided excellent personal care (bathing, dressing, etc.) along with wonderful companionship for my Mom. She has a great positive...

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Karen L.


Chepachet, RI

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Compassionate Caregiver

I am compassionate, dependable, caring, person. I have over 15 years of experience with Alzheimer's / dementia. I have volunteered for hospice, my local Department of Human Services, Animal Shelter, and Ambulance Corp. I have had over 4 years experience working hands on with developmentally challenged, mentally ill, and special...
Karen can also help with: Personal care, dementia
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Karen is a very comforting person. She helped care for my Mother who had dementia. She helped with personal hygiene, dressing, feeding, medication and household chores. Karen suggested ways that helped keep my Mother more comfortable physically and emotionally...

Joyce T.

I have plenty of experience working with children as I took a pathway on early childhood education in high school! I have experience in babysitting children with special needs and disabilities! I also have worked with children in professional settings from preschool ages up to middle school. I am CPR trained, Babysitting...
Abigail can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Donna K.


Chepachet, RI

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter

I used to live in Lincoln for 25 years and had my own home daycare there for 23 yrs caring for children birth to teens. I very much love being with children of all ages. Later as my children grew, I became a licensed special needs foster mom for 8 children working with Tannerhill. I am now 58 and have a 4 and 5yo granddaughters...
Donna can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

First Aid

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Kris D.


Webster, MA

$27/hr8 yrs exp

Looking For A Caregiving Job

1.0

(1)

I am very easy going, but extremely responsible. I enjoy children, special needs situations, and have also worked with handicapped and elderly.
Kris can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

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Jaylene P.


Putnam, CT

$16-50/hr7 yrs exp

I'd describe my personality as bubbly, caring, and kind. I like caring for people with special needs because I can communicate with them well. I'm looking for a job that helps other people feel comfortable with who they are. I started caring for people with special needs when I worked in a school. In my spare time, I like to...
Hi my name is Siearra and I have 5 years of experience in many unique areas of caregiving. I can help with Transportation Services and Dementia needs as well as may other services. I am a non smoker and I am easy going and fun to be around. I am always willing to learn something new. I have a passion for giving the best care to...
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Emma C.


Chepachet, RI

$17-22/hr2 yrs exp

I have experience caring for disabled children ranging from mental disabilities to physical disabilities.
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Karen S.


Putnam, CT

$16-21/hr10 yrs exp

I'm a mom of 8 children all grown and on their own. I have 8 grandchildren that I have helped care for. Experience with special needs. Have worked at Trudeau, and cranston arc. Patient and compassionate and love children. Reliable and flexible !!
Karen can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CNA

Special Needs Care

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Joanne K.


Chepachet, RI

$15-20/hr3 yrs exp

Personal Care Assistant

I cared for my son with Duchenne muscular dystrophy until age 23. I was certified by the state of Connecticut in 2018 to be his caregiver. I am passionate about helping with whatever makes a person with special needs happy and comfortable
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Elizabeth S.


Pascoag, RI

$10-15/hr3 yrs exp

Part Or Full Time Babysitter

when I was a teenager I worked at wrentham state school for 5 years with special needs people. After that I worked at a school in norton ma. for special needs children. I worked as a cna for 10 years at madonna manor nursing home in the alzheimers unit. That was in north attleboro ma. I became a mother of 3 boys. Stayed at home...
Elizabeth can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
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Kimberly S.


Pascoag, RI

$30-45/hr10 yrs exp

Full-Time Caregiver

My name is Kim, and I am a 39-year-old nanny and household manager living in Pascoag, RI. With over a decade of experience, I've worked with four long-term families and Care. com's Backup Care program. I specialize in caring for multiples and have experience with children from infancy to age 12. I'm also the head coordinator of...
Kimberly can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Chloe B.


Pascoag, RI

$16-22/hr3 yrs exp

I am a 30-year-old mother to a 6-year-old boy. My jobs have consisted of nannying for 3 years, working in a learning center (all ages, but primarily toddlers) for 3 years and I was a behavior therapist working with children with autism spectrum disorder for 3 years. I have a bachelor's degree in psychology. I love kids ! I have...
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Samantha L.


Dudley, MA

$23-25/hr6 yrs exp

ABA

Hi I'm Sammy! Over the years I have worked with kids of different ages! I have done both babysitting including light house duties. As well as ABA for the last 6 years. In ABA I have experience in kids with disabilities as well. Working on language, social skills, toileting, dressing , cleaning, life skills, etc. I'd describe my...
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Angelica D.


Dudley, MA

$20-50/hr8 yrs exp

As a 2013 graduate of Fitchburg State University, I graduated with a dual major of Special Education, Moderate Disabilities, grades PreK-8 and Elementary Education, grades 1-6. I earned my degree on graduation night with Cum Laude Honors. I am also a Certified Teacher through the MA Department of Early Education & Care for...

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Krista and I am 39 years old I am a mother of 3 children a daughter almost 19 years old a 17-year-old daughter and a 13-year-old son... I am very interested in being a part of your family. I have over 18 years experience as a mother, babysitter, and a Nanny , I am also very educated in high functioning autism...
I am a very patient, kind, and responsible caregiver. I have over 10 years of experience working with children of all ages. I have a passion for helping children learn, grow and explore this world. I have worked with children, teens and adults with autism and other disabilities. Including working as a special education teacher...
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Alison B.


Webster, MA

$20-30/hr5 yrs exp

Hi! I currently work in Special Education and have over 5 years of experience in the field. Along with this I have specific experience in ABA. I'd love to talk more if you think I'd be a good fit.
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Alison B.


Webster, MA

$25-33/hr10 yrs exp

Hi everyone! I am a recent college graduate currently working at a school looking for extra hours after school, nights, and during the summer. I have been babysitting for over 10 years and have experience with all ages from newborn up. Along with this I also have special needs experience as I have worked in special education. I...
Alison can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, travel, grocery shopping

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