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Special needs caregivers in Westerly, RI

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Rachel F.


Ashaway, RI

$20/hr2 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/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.
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/hr8 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/hr2 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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Dawn V.


Waterford, CT

$17/hr10 yrs exp

Caring, Responsible Full-Time Child Care Provider/Nanny

5.0

(1)

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

$21-25/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver.

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

I am a mother of one and grandmother of two. I have worked as a professional nanny for many 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 certified (a...
Joann can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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...

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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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Sara R.


Uncasville, CT

$20/hr10 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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

5.0
"Sara has been our nanny for about 5 months now and she is amazing! My son gets so excited to see her every time she walks in the door!! She follows his routine and has helped us with making a routine!! She plays with him, is a great teacher, and did keep me updated...

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Desiree E.


Waterford, CT

$40/hr8 yrs exp

Seasoned & Spirited =)

Hello! My name is Desiree. I am 31 years old. I have been working with children since age 16. 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...
Desiree can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Desiree E.


Waterford, CT

$20-25/hr10 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: Light cleaning, errands, live-in home care, hospice services, personal care, meal prep & more
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Mikayla M.


Quaker Hill, CT

$17-20/hr4 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: Meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CNA

First Aid

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Leana P.


New London, CT

$20-28/hr4 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, dementia, light cleaning, errands, respite care, meal prep & more
Skills:

Licensed Nurse

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Michaela D.


Ledyard, CT

$15-19/hr7 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: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Early Education

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: Travel, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Kara F.


New London, CT

$25-30/hr8 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/hr10 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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Aline T.


Groton, CT

$22-27/hr6 yrs exp

Aline

I have experience taking care for disabilities people. I'm respectful and honest, very patient and love my job I help with ADl. shower tranfering and feeding Also like to learn other skills if the Family offer their way they like to take care
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Michael B.


Groton, CT

$17-30/hr5 yrs exp

Caregiver For All!

Hello! My name is Michael and I have been working as a caregiver for a variety of different individuals since 2017. Originally from Indiana, I have worked in many different environments from a nursing home late-stage dementia unit, to managing a group home of seven clients with varying developmental disabilities diagnoses, to...

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I would describe myself as a responsible, caring and fun person. I love kids and I enjoy babysitting! I have 4 years of experience working with kids. I have worked as an intervention specialist and tutor for special needs children. My most recent job was as a special education teacher. I'm also bilingual and always do my best in...
Jhanira can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

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