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Olivia W.


Harrisville, RI

$24/hr7 yrs exp

Full-time In Home Infant Nanny

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Caring for children under the age of 7 for 7 years. Have had past experience with ADHD for 10+ years. In the process of renewing CPR/first aid certification.
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Kimberly P.


Woonsocket, RI

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

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my name is Kim, I'm a licensed CNA/Medtec of 20 years. I worked nursing homes, home care agency, and assisting living. I'm very familiar with all lifts such as hoyers and stand lifts. I love to do hair, nails, and dress my clients to make them look fabulous every day! I love doing fun activities such as games, painting or and...
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Michelle A.


Uxbridge, MA

$13-18/hr9 yrs exp

Experienced In Child Care And Working With Special Needs Children

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Hi My name is Michelle. I am looking to help out families that need help after school with the their kids. My professional background consists of two degrees one Early Childhood Education and the other degree in Special Education. My experience has been 10 years in the field. from part time nanny to working as a Teachers...
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Elizabeth S.


Pascoag, RI

$10-15/hr3 yrs exp

Part Or Full Time Babysitter

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when I was a teenager I worked at wrentham state school for 5 years with special needs people. After that I worked at a school in norton ma. for special needs children. I worked as a cna for 10 years at madonna manor nursing home in the alzheimers unit. That was in north attleboro ma. I became a mother of 3 boys. Stayed at home...
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Shailyn B.


Blackstone, MA

$18-30/hr5 yrs exp

Shailyn

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Hi! My name is Shailyn. I am fourth-year college student, continuing my education at UMass Dartmouth for my Master's degree over the next two years. Looking to provide care for any child, any age for the summer. I have multiple years of experience babysitting and also working with kids through a youth program. I am very patient...
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Lilian H.


Bellingham, MA

$20-35/hr5 yrs exp

A Little About Lilian

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I have a wide variety of experience with children. I am a single mother of two girls; I single handedly took care of both of them and put them through college. I also have experience taking care of children at my church. I have experience working with children who have special needs as well. I ran a few children's camps; those...
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Tatyana P.


Providence, RI

$30-50/hr6 yrs exp

Tatyana

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I'd describe my personality as out going , caring and respectful I like caring for people with special needs because I personally have a sister who is handicapped and have been working with children with disabilities, behaviors and social emotional needs for the last 7 years . I'm looking for a rewarding job in which I can...
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Naomi N.


North Providence, RI

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

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I am a substitute English teacher and CNA. I have extensive experience working with children of all ages. I specialize in special needs and physical disabilities. Thank you.
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Jocelin H.


Uxbridge, MA

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

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I have 11 years of experience and I currently work as a nanny, and previously worked at a daycare. I've worked with children ages 3 months- 9. I also have worked with children with special needs. I am able to plan activities/crafts based on your child's development to help them learn and grow every day! I currently work as a...
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Michelle M.


Woonsocket, RI

$25/hr7 yrs exp

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From 2010 to 2017 I was professionally working with children in a childcare setting. I worked at the YMCA and also ran my own program as a Site Coordinator for Connecting for Children and Families. I specialized in special needs working with many disables, from ADHD to severe nonverbal autism. I left my position as site...
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Emma C.


Chepachet, RI

$17-22/hr2 yrs exp

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I have experience caring for disabled children ranging from mental disabilities to physical disabilities.
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Michelle M.


Woonsocket, RI

$20/hr7 yrs exp

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From 2010 to 2017 I was professionally working with children in a childcare setting. I worked at the YMCA and also ran my own program as a Site Coordinator for Connecting for Children and Families. I specialized in special needs working with many disables, from ADHD to severe nonverbal autism. I left my position as site...
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Fachele C.


Woonsocket, RI

$20/hr2 yrs exp

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I have been working as a direct care staff for two years now. I work with clients with disabilities and assistant them throughout the day with the specific aid needed.

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Hello, I like making the client's or resident's day a more pleasant one. While working with seniors and people with developmental disabilities you have to assist them with tasks, often called activities of daily living (adl's), which are essential for everyday life. It's rewarding for me to assist someone with these tasks...
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Sarah A.


Bellingham, MA

$20-25/hr2 yrs exp

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Hi my name is Sarah. I am 19 years old and I have two years of experience in working with children. I have worked in a daycare setting and in a school setting as an assistant teacher. I love working with kids and once they get to me they like me. I can cook, bake, and meal prep. If there is some light housekeeping or laundry to...
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Brielle C.


Providence, RI

$10-25/hr2 yrs exp

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Hi there! I am a college student with a passion for child development. I am currently studying psychology and have obtained a TA certification, a field that I have been working in part time since graduating high school. I have quite a bit of experience working with special needs children in IEP/SPED classrooms but I am more than...
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Hannah M.


Woonsocket, RI

$30-40/hr6 yrs exp

Fun Sitter With Lots Of Experience!

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I have 6 years of experience. I can help with Crafts and Laundry and light housekeeping. I have experience with working in a daycare for 4 years and I am one of five siblings, one being special needs. I am CPR and first aid certified.
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Taylor G.


Providence, RI

$16-21/hr2 yrs exp

Special Education TA

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Hello! I have worked with special needs all my life between my brother, and going into the field. I am on my third year of an online college program with a major in special needs. I am going into my second year this September at wayland middle school as a TA working around SEL learning and behavioral disabilities. I look forward...
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Mackenzie K.


Lincoln, RI

$17-50/hr6 yrs exp

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I'd describe my personality as very calm and collective, along with kindness and maturity. I like working with kids because I have 3 younger siblings the youngest was born when I was 15 so I was very present. I now have another new niece that just arrived and I spend time watching her. One thing you should know about me is I...
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Fernanda N.


North Providence, RI

$22-28/hr

A Hard Worker

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Hi! My name is Fernanda and I have been working with kids more than 5 years. I am really patient and I learn really fast. The past few months I have been babysitting, cleaning houses, dog sitting, etc. My dad back my home country has diabetes and for a lot of years I took care of him and his blood tests, refills, help him walk...

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