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Kelly M.


Wakefield, RI

$20-30/hr1 yrs exp

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My son needed special care as a younger child but has made such wonderful progress through Early Intervention services that he no longer needs special education. I am grateful for special needs providers and would like to assist other families with the care of their special needs loved ones.
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Victoria O.


Wakefield, RI

$30-50/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Babysitter

My name is Victoria. I have been babysitting for 14+ years. I have experience with multiple children from the ages of 6 months to upwards of 16 years. I also have extensive experience with children with special needs. I am a Registered Nurse and have a full time job but very flexible hours. I have my BLS as well as ACLS and I am...
Victoria can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Karen B.


Wakefield, RI

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter

I am a graduate of the University of New Hampshire and am currently employed as a teaching assistant at a local public school. l have worked there for 12 years in grades ranging from K-8. I am currently working with two special needs children in grades 3-4 and have also worked for two years with a special needs child in another...
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Nadia C.


Wakefield, RI

$30-40/hr5 yrs exp

Happy Nanny

Hi, I'm Nadia! As a Navy family, my husband, daughters (9 and 11) and I have lived all over the country. When we moved to Rhode Island five years ago, we fell in love with its coastal charm and close-knit community-and decided to put down roots. I hold an A. A. in Education/Special Education and am currently pursuing my B. A....
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Maria L.


Wakefield, RI

$18-50/hr10 yrs exp

Patient Sitter Familiar With Special Needs

I am a former math and special education teacher. I have been a math professor at the University of Arkansas, Texarkana College, and TAMU-T. I am comfortable around dogs and cats. I am a former foster parent. I have a master's of science from Texas A&M in Interdisciplinary Studies. I'm open to one-time babysitting jobs and...
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Courtney G.


Wood River Junction, RI

$20-24/hr10 yrs exp

Reliable, Experienced Care Provider

5.0

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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I'm Courtney. I live in Richmond with my husband and sweet little boys (1 & 3 y/o). I currently work in a daycare center and am the Preschool teacher. I am hoping to find a family that I can care for on Fridays. During the day or date night! Date nights can start immediately - days can start end of June. Things I...
Courtney can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

5.0
"Courtney worked part time in my home for me watching my twin boys (age 5) until Covid. She was always on time, engaging and educational-oriented. She took the boys to the playgrounds, parks and library. She was a pleasure to work with and my boys love her."

Kristin B.

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Samantha P.


Saunderstown, RI

$23-28/hr10 yrs exp

Monday-Friday Caregiver

I have over 15 years of experience taking care children of various ages. My core focus for the last decade has been within a childcare center setting with ages ranging from 3 months to 5 years old. A former toddler teacher who transitioned into a building wide curriculum coordinator and evaluation specialist as I finished my...
Samantha can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Emily S.


Charlestown, RI

$20-21/hr1 yrs exp

Hi! My name is Emily and I am 21 years old. I currently work as a behavior technician and work with youth and teens that have been or are in the process of being diagnosed with ASD and related disorders. I have previously worked in the public school system in special education as a teacher assistant and have experience tutoring,...
I have worked in the Intensive Needs Program at my local Elementary School. The program was created to help young children with significant needs integrate into the standard school experience. My job was to help implement strategies to cope with behavioral difficulties, speech delays, developmental delays, and other factors...
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Brianna B.


Narragansett, RI

$30-35/hr1 yrs exp

Caregiver

I'm reliable, hard working, loving and trustworthy. Looking forward to helping a family out. Feel free to message me!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Megan, I am 19 years old and a current psychology student at the University of Rhode Island. I am a high energy, motivated and caring individual with a strong passion and love for children. I have had the privilege of caring for children of various ages and personalities for over five years, from infants to...
Megan can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

I am a middle aged professional that currently assists as support staff for a young gentleman with special needs. I also am a caregiver to an elderly woman. (She is now in facility so I visit few times a week.) I have two grown children and worked as a nanny to triplets many years ago.
Shannon can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Hi! My name is Ariana. I am a junior at the University of Rhode Island studying Psychology. I have 2 years of experience in a daycare helping take care of children ages 0-5. Through working at the daycare, I have received Professional Development certificates through RIELDS and the ELC. I also have experience as a substitute...

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Alex. I am a Junior at the University of Rhode Island, double majoring in Psychology and Human Development and Family Science, with plans to become a therapist to help children manage mental health challenges. I have five plus years of experience babysitting a special needs child with cochlear implants. Last...
Alexandra can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Megan A.


Narragansett, RI

$20-30/hr3 yrs exp

Special Needs Nanny

Hi! My name is Megan, and I am a current psychology student at the University of Rhode Island. For just over three years, I have worked consistently with a special needs 7-year-old. He was born premature, and now struggles with autism, ADHD, and developmental delays. Watching him has also provided me with experience in feeding...
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Courtney G.


Wood River Junction, RI

$15-25/hr7 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver Available ASAP

Experience entails 1:1 work within an elementary school. Implementing of behavior/IEP/504 etc., plans. PASS work in both home environment and the community.
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Sam C.


Kingston, RI

$15/hr1 yrs exp

College Student Studying Communicative Disorders

I have 3 years of childcare experience and have also worked as a respite PCA and DSP with disabled adults and children. I have worked at Dr. Daycare as a Therapeutic Integrative Specialist. I have worked at a nursing home as an activities aide. I have worked at a residential facility for the intellectually disabled. I am a...
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Jennifer B.


Warwick, RI

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I am licensed practical nurse. I have many years of experience as a CNA, caregiver/personal aide. I am an experienced senior care provider as well as special needs. My experience includes, bathing/personal hygiene, transfers, using a hoyer lift to transfer to and from wheelchair, companionship, errands, light housekeeping and...
Jennifer can also help with: Hospice services, light cleaning, errands, dementia, meal prep, companionship & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CPR

CNA

5.0
"Jennifer was great with my mom, & very knowledgeable about taking care of seniors with dementia. It gave me peace of mind to know mom was in good hands while we were on vaca. My mom liked Jennifer as well, which is always a big plus, we'd hire her again!"

Kirsten K.

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Kiah M.


Warwick, RI

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Babysitter

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Kiah and I am a Registered Nurse with a Bachelors of Science degree in Nursing. I currently work at a children's hospital, but I have used Care. com throughout high school and college and have cared for 10+ families, as young as 4 months to 16 years old, throughout this time. I would still love to use this to...
Kiah can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"She responded immediately to a last minute fill in request. When she met my kids, my 1 year old was so comfortable with her, she climbed in her lap and just hugged her for the longest time!!! Very unusual for my kiddo. The day she took care of my kids, she was...

Joni C.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Wakefield, RI

Courtney G.

5.0

Courtney worked part time in my home for me watching my twin boys (age 5) until Covid. She was always on time, engaging and educational-oriented. She took the boys to the playgrounds, parks and library. She was a pleasure to work with and my boys love her.

- Kristin B.

Jennifer B.

5.0

Jennifer was great with my mom, & very knowledgeable about taking care of seniors with dementia. It gave me peace of mind to know mom was in good hands while we were on vaca. My mom liked Jennifer as well, which is always a big plus, we'd hire her again!

- Kirsten K.

Kiah M.

5.0

She responded immediately to a last minute fill in request. When she met my kids, my 1 year old was so comfortable with her, she climbed in her lap and just hugged her for the longest time!!! Very unusual for my kiddo. The day she took care of my kids, she was amazing. She got the kids to eat all...

- Joni C.

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