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Serena C.


West Kingston, RI

$16-21/hr • 4 yrs exp

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I have multiple years of experience working with children between the ages of 4 and 16. I have experience babysitting, working at a therapeutic horseback riding school, working as a PASS and HBTS worker, and tutoring children with special needs.
Serena can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

Jeannie T.


North Kingstown, RI

$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Fun Thoughtful Caregiver

5.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have been a caregiver for 13 years for special needs for a big company. I have received employee of the year twice in the program I work in. I am CPR certified and med trained. I love helping and making a difference in peoples lives, I love to add humor and make people laugh, sometimes that's just what people need. A little...
5.0
"Jeannie was fantastic with our two boys (11 months and 4 years old)! She was very eager to help out with meal prep and household items as well. She was very flexible with her time and great with the kids. We would definitely recommend Jeannie!"

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Courtney G.


Wood River Junction, RI

$22-24/hr • 10 yrs exp

Reliable, Experienced Care Provider

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 looking to lessen my commute - (I drive 40+ minutes). I'd also like to go back to the roots of what I truly love - caring for families in a home setting. I am hoping to find a family that...
Courtney can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Courtney loved and cared for my kids as if they were her own! She has a ton of experience with different age groups so I found her to be an excellent resource especially when my kids were going through different phases!"

Allison R.

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, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Paige W.


North Kingstown, RI

$27-35/hr • 7 yrs exp

Child Care

Loving and empathetic young mom with many years of child care experience including nannying and daycare facilities. Experience with newborn-school age as well as children/adults with special needs. Able to do light housekeeping/chores as well as carpooling and pickup/drop offs. Time/pay rate flexible! Bonus if I can bring my...
Paige can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Jasmine B.


North Kingstown, RI

$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp

I have been working with children for 10 years now. I went from babysitting/nannying to daycare to now working in the school system part time as a physical therapist assistant. I have experience with special needs children and medically compromised. I am hoping to find part time hours throughout the week.
Jasmine can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, travel, grocery shopping
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Samantha P.


Saunderstown, RI

$23-28/hr • 10 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: Light cleaning, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Amanda O.


North Kingstown, RI

$20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Direct Service Provider

Currently working as a Direct Service Provider at Ocean State Behavioral for the past 10 years. Providing professional care to many families. Plenty of references will agree!
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Ariana R.


Narragansett, RI

$17-30/hr • 2 yrs exp

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...
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Megan A.


Narragansett, RI

$20-30/hr • 3 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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Kelly M.


Wakefield, RI

$20-30/hr • 1 yrs exp

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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Megan A.


Narragansett, RI

$25/hr • 5 yrs exp

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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

Hello! My name is Alicia. I am 23 years old . I have about one year experience working with special needs teenagers, when I was 18.
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Rachel F.


Ashaway, RI

$20/hr • 2 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver Available

Over the years caring for others has been my passion. I love to make a difference and to always be there to help! Before obtaining my CNA I was working with prospectives, which was a very rewarding job and the reason I went for my CNA certification!
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Hannah M.


West Greenwich, RI

$10-15/hr • 9 yrs exp

Hello! My name is Hannah and I am a student in a University, School of Engineering. I am a very patient, loving, energetic, and reliable caregiver who would love to work with you and your family to ensure that your family's needs are completely met. I have over 6 years of experience with kids between the ages of 2 and 12 as...
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Sarah C.


West Greenwich, RI

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Responsible Adult, Looking To Work Per Diem For Local Families.

I have been babysitting since I was 10 years old, both paid and unpaid. I am consistently around & babysitting my nieces and nephews of all ages. I currently work part time as an LPN (Nurse) at a primary care office. But previously worked as a nurse at a pediatrics Drs. office. I also work part/full time as a wedding/family...
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Karen B.


Wakefield, RI

$25/hr • 10 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...

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: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

Hi! My name is Christina and I am located in North Kingstown, Rhode Island. I have 6 years experience babysitting, 6 years of experience helping/babysitting children with disabilities, and am currently a 1-on-1 TA in a self contained Kindergarten classroom. I am very loving and compassionate, my main goal when someone is in my...
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Tasia W.


Exeter, RI

$30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver Available With 10+ Years Of Experience!

I am a 34 yr old female that has been working with typical and special needs children for the last 15 years. I have experience as a nanny/caregiver for children of all ages. I have a Masters Degree in Education/Psychology and also spent 10 years working as a behavior therapist with children with autism. I am currently a...
Tasia can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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