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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.
Margaret B.
Mystic, CT
$15/hr • 10 yrs exp
Have Worked With Clients Having Brain Disorders Various Forms Of Dementia And Changes In Mobility
At times people with special needs tend to be overlooked and difficult to find care. They require different needs to that of a person needing routine care. I am always concerned about their care and feel I can make a small difference in their lives. Having a family member who had special needs. Have experience in acute care...
Audra G.
Bradford, RI
$20-25/hr • 8 yrs exp
I've worked with individuals with special needs doing private care for almost 10 years. Exercising, swimming, outings of any kind. including shopping, meal prep, laundry and house keeping assistance, companionship and much more. Positivity and encouragement to be independent and helping them regulate their day with a smile. My...
I've been a cna for over 15 years. Looking to change where I provide my services. I would like to be part of a team that helps your loved ones stay home as long as they can!
5.0
(1)
I have many years experience as a nurse aide and caregiver. I've worked with all different kinds of special needs patients. I have been CPR and first aid certified. I'm also a mother of 5 :).
Julia C.
New London, CT
$18-25/hr • 15 yrs exp
Former Children's Museum Educator With Tons Of Caretaking Experience
5.0
(10)
Hired by 14 families in your neighborhood
I am the eldest of 13 Cousins and have been baby sitting for as long as I can remember unofficially, and in a more formal capacity. I have experience caring for newborns all the way up to middle schoolers, and I have a great deal of experience with special needs and spectrum children as well. I am comfortable one on one as well...
Julia can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Very happy with her. She was on time and the baby liked her. "
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5.0
(1)
I have experience working with children with some challenges. I have experience in learning, social and emotional fields.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I am a mother of one and grandmother of two. I have worked as a professional nanny for more than 20 years after working as a legal assistant. I have had many long-term positions - newborns, twin infants, toddler/preschool, school-age and special needs; I am blessed to still see the former families.
I am CPR/First Aid/AED...
Joann can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Joann is the best of the best she is on time all the time reliable and dependable knows how to deal with kids on there level my son has special needs him and Joann are best buddies . We we're very lucky to have her in our home as our sitter ."
Brittany H.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have worked as a professional nanny for over 20 years after working as a legal assistant. I am also a mother and grandmother of two, both attending college. I am originally from Washington State with residency in Connecticut for 13 years; I currently, occasionally take care of the sweetest little boy with autism. It has been a...
5.0
(2)
I've been helping people with special needs for over 20 years. I feel I have a lot to offer seniors in that aspect. I've learned to cook for special diets and take care of personal care concerns.
Daniel can also help with: Respite care, home modification, personal care
5.0
"Dan is very personable and outgoing. He always puts the clients best interests first. He develops great relationships with the clients he works with. I recommend him!"
Victor C.
Daniel W.
Jewett City, CT
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Caregiver/Job Coach/Life Coach With Special Needs Adults.
5.0
(5)
My name is Dan. I've been supporting people with mental and physical needs since 1998. I have cared for people in group homes, day programs and private care. I have supported people who are highly involved as far as medical and people who have had considerable behavior issues. I have experience cooking meals following dietary...
5.0
"Dan works part-time for us as a Life Coach for my adult son with Down Syndrome. Dan is largely responsible for after work activities with him. Dan takes my son to Special Olympics practices, and he also encourages my son to maintain fitness by going on hikes,...
Catherine C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 10+ years experience as an instructional assistant in an elementary school working with children from ages 3 to 11, including special needs. I have 2 grown children and a 19-month-old grandchild that I've cared for since birth.
I am looking for a long term position in which I am able to watch your children grow and get to...
Sara can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"- [ ] Sara has been our nanny since October. She quickly became part of our family helping care for our 2 year old intermittently and then full time with our son who was born in December. Our son had challenging GI issues and Sara stepped right in from him being in...
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My name is Desiree. I am 31 years old from NLC. A little about me... I worked as a para-professional through out college with special needs children as well as served as a in home care giver for a 60-year-old women suffering from lupus. I've worked as an in home nanny out of college for a few years before starting the job I have...
Desiree can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, errands, hospice services, live-in home care, personal care & more
I have 4 years of experience. I can help with Crafts and Grocery Shopping. certified CNA. Senior in high school. I can drive and have my own car. Have done babysitting. Dog sitting and walking. Familiar with special needs.
Mikayla can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CNA
First Aid
I am a wife of 35 years and a mother of two children, ages 30 and 26. I have worked within the school system for 6 years with ages k-12. I have worked with children and adults of all levels including special needs. I am a very organized and clean person. You will find me very dependable and reliable. I am fluent in both English...
Aileen can also help with: Light cleaning, hospice services, companionship, errands, mobility assistance, meal prep & more
Leana P.
New London, CT
$20-28/hr • 4 yrs exp
4 year's experience as a nurse with dementia patients and elderly. Previously a caregiver for special needs elderly in Massachusetts.
Leana can also help with: Hospice services, respite care, dementia, light cleaning, meal prep, errands & more
Skills:
Licensed Nurse
Hi, I'm Emily! I have worked with children for the past 17 years. I have experience as a babysitter, camp counselor and an educator. I have an associates degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant and a bachelors in Physical Education. I love being outside, playing games and actively engaging children. I have experience with...
Emily can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
Alexandra L.
Narragansett, RI
$18-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Alex. I am a rising Junior at the University of Rhode Island, double majoring in Psychology and Human Development and Family Science, with plans to become a psychiatrist to help children manage mental health challenges.
I have five years of experience babysitting a special needs child with cochlear implants....
Alexandra can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Leana P.
New London, CT
$25/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hello! My name is Leana. I've been a licensed practical nurse for the last 5 years. Prior to that I was a caregiver for special needs adults as well as a nanny for a family in Barrington for 3 years. I have experience with children ages 3 months to 12 years old. Im also available for light house work, laundry, cooking and...
Leana can also help with: Meal prep, travel, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Kara F.
New London, CT
$25-30/hr • 8 yrs exp
Experienced in caregiving and quick to learn. Kind, compassionate, creative, intuitive, musical. Detail oriented and organized.
My experience comes from caring for my sister who sustained a brain injury in 2012 and became wheelchair bound and non-verbal. She has lived with my mother since 2015. My mother is a registered nurse...
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Westerly, RI
Julia C.
5.0
Julia did awesome with my boys, they get very excited when we let them know she is coming to look after them. I am so happy we found such a kind, caring, and dependable person to watch over my little ones when mom and dad need a night away.
- Marissa G.
Joann R.
5.0
My wife and I were very lucky to have family available to care for our children while we worked for a long time however, the time inevitably came to search for outside help. We were extremely nervous about what this change, and what to expect with it, and we began searching online for...
- Care member
Daniel W.
5.0
Dan is very personable and outgoing. He always puts the clients best interests first. He develops great relationships with the clients he works with. I recommend him!
- Victor C.
Daniel W.
5.0
Dan is a fantastic individual. Dependable, easy going. Is wonderful with special individuals.
- Leslie B.
Sara R.
5.0
- [ ] Sara has been our nanny since October. She quickly became part of our family helping care for our 2 year old intermittently and then full time with our son who was born in December. Our son had challenging GI issues and Sara stepped right in from him being in the NICU to his lasting severe...
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