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Special needs caregivers in Westerly, RI

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Rachel F.


Ashaway, RI

$20/hr • 2 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver Available

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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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Courtney G.


Wood River Junction, RI

$15-25/hr • 7 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.
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...
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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...

Victoria D.


Bradford, RI

$25/hr • 2 yrs exp

cna available for part time private duty

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!
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Sarah O.


Ledyard, CT

$17-25/hr • 5 yrs exp

Experienced Caregiver

5.0

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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 :).
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Julia C.


New London, CT

$18-25/hr • 15 yrs exp

Former Children's Museum Educator With Tons Of Caretaking Experience

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: Grocery shopping, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Very happy with her. She was on time and the baby liked her. "

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Dawn V.


Waterford, CT

$17/hr • 10 yrs exp

Caring, Responsible Full-Time Child Care Provider/Nanny

I have experience working with children with some challenges. I have experience in learning, social and emotional fields.
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Joann R.


Gales Ferry, CT

$17-20/hr

Part-time Caregiver

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...
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Daniel W.


Jewett City, CT

$17-20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Direct Care Giver

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: Personal care, home modification, respite 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.

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Daniel W.


Jewett City, CT

$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced Caregiver/Job Coach/Life Coach With Special Needs Adults.

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.

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Sara R.


Uncasville, CT

$20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Reliable And Energetic

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, craft assistance, swimming supervision
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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Desiree E.


Waterford, CT

$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Senior Care Provider (Live-in or out)

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: Live-in home care, meal prep, light cleaning, errands, hospice services, personal care & more
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Mikayla M.


Quaker Hill, CT

$15-20/hr • 4 yrs exp

After School Care/dog Care/babysitting

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, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

CNA

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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

Licensed Nurse

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Emily P.


Groton, CT

$17-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Fun Loving, Engaging Babysitter Looking For Summer Work

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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Michaela D.


Ledyard, CT

$17/hr • 7 yrs exp

My Name Is Michaela And I Am In My Senior Year At Eastern Connecticut State University.

Hi, my name is Michaela. I just graduated from Eastern Connecticut State University with my Bachelors degree in Humanities and Sociology. I graduated from the Community College of Rhode Island, And in Early Childhood Education. I am currently working for the Ledyard School District as part of the RISE program and have a huge...
Michaela can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
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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: Light cleaning, travel, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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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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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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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.

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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