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Deborah D.

Direct Support Professional

Cranston, RI

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hi, my name is Debbie and I have over 20 years experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities, individuals with psychiatric disorders, and those with autism. I currently work part time for the J Arthur Trudeau Center with 5 developmentally disabled men in a group home setting. I am responsible for medication...

Thomas K. says "Wonderful caregiver. Would certainly rehire."

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Reliable Caring PCA

Cranston, RI

from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Personal care
hospice services
respite care
dementia
My life work has focuses on providing care to elders and those with special needs. My experience includes working primarily in home care settings. Clients I have worked with have a variety of needs including; assistance with transfers, general housekeeping, personal care and companionship. Primarily I have worked with...
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Cranston, RI

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
errands
meal prep
companionship
My professional background includes working with people of all ages with physical/mental disabilities in their homes and in the community. Helping them be successful in independent living skills and successful working out in the community. I was self employed as a Professional Home Organizer for 10 years. I worked with seniors...
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Cranston, RI

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Errands
dementia
home modification
light cleaning
companionship
+ 1 more
Hi there, my name is Dani and I am a 32-year-old Occupational Therapist (OTR/L) and have worked in the field of special needs care for 10+ years as an Applied Behavioral Analysis teacher and Registered Behavioral Technician, in both school and home settings. I am a compassionate and patient caregiver with strong experience...
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Cranston, RI

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$15/hr
1 year experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
transportation
errands
In January 2025 I relocated to Cranston, RI from NY with my fiancée. I have worked as a Caregiver for an 80-year-old lady in Queens, NY for a year until she went into a Skilled Nursing Home due to Dementia. I worked evenings Mondays through Fridays after my primary job as an Administrative Assistant. I prepared her meals, did...
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Compassionate And Experienced Care Giver

Cranston, RI

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
errands
meal prep
personal care
dementia
+ 1 more
I have over 20 years of experience and a varied background in the care field including adults with disabilities, elderly, dementia care, and ALS clients. I can provide in home care, transportation and outings, assistance with hygiene and personal care, housework and cleaning, cooking and meal prep, assistance with medication...
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Cranston, RI

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$22/hr
3 years experience
Home modification
errands
light cleaning
meal prep
dementia
+ 1 more
Making a real difference in someone's life is what drives me. With three years of experience supporting adults and seniors, I bring a patient, compassionate, and friendly approach to care. I'm skilled in personal care, mobility assistance, light housekeeping, and meal preparation. I can also assist with errands, shopping,...
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Direct Support Professional

Cranston, RI

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$18/hr
10 years experience
Errands
dementia
light cleaning
meal prep
companionship
+ 1 more
My name is Debbie, and I have been working with care. com for about 5 years now. Prior to working with care. com I've spent almost 20 years working in the field of human services. During that time I worked in several different group homes with people with developmental disabilities, Alzheimer's syndrome, people with hearing and...
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Cranston, RI

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$15/hr
I Do not have a degree in special education but do have experience with it. I have an aunt with Down syndrome and love hanging out with her when I get to. I also worked as a teacher assistant one-on-one with an autistic 8th grader and worked 3 years as a behavior specialist in Pawtucket.
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Occupational Therapy Grad Student With 10+ Years Of Experience, CPR/First Aid Certified.

Cranston, RI

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$30/hr
10 years experience
Hi there, my name is Dani and I am a 32-year-old Occupational Therapist (OTR/L) and have worked in the field of special needs care for 10+ years as an Applied Behavioral Analysis teacher and Registered Behavioral Technician, in both school and home settings. I am a compassionate and patient caregiver with strong experience...
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Cranston, RI

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$19/hr
2 years experience
I am a recent graduate from Providence College with a bachelor's degree. I have watched teenagers and adults with helping when in need of difficulty. Being an athlete I'm able to help lift, carry, and reach for things. I am a very active person and workout daily, and like to be outside and outgoing person. I am willing to help...
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Cranston, RI

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$20/hr
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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I Am Looking For Part-time Or Full-time For Companionship Or For Personal Attendant

Providence, RI

5.0(0)
from
$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I am Alzheimer's and dementia certified. I have worked with the elderly for 25 years. I have also worked with people with mental disabilities young and elderly I love what I do I believe in giving people the respect and dignity they deserve. I have worked at a hospital which gave me lots of opportunity to learn. I do this...
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Experienced In Working With Special Needs Children

Providence, RI

5.0(0)
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$28/hr
20 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I believe that everyone should be given the chance to reach their maximum potential one should always put a person before their disability regardless of the severity when working with people who have special needs you need to remember to set goals and have patience. it is important to remember persistence pays off, don't give up...
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North Providence, RI

5.0(0)
from
$25/hr
2 years experience
Light cleaning
errands
meal prep
transportation
dementia
I currently work as a personal care assistant for mentally disabled and elderly adults. I enjoy making new friends and brightening others day! I look forward to creating a loving family like environment with my clients. I am personable, attentive to detail, caring, trustworthy, and reliable.
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Providence, RI

5.0(0)
from
$20/hr
9 years experience
My background is a variety of healthcare skills in child care, senior care, special needs(autism spectrum ABA specialist.), disability, errands, date nights, overnights, disability, groceries , doctors appointments, transportation, etc. I really like the one on one connection in the residential setting, focusing on your needs,...
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PCA/Part-time Caregiver

Warwick, RI

5.0(0)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience
I am a 37-year-old female caregiver and a licensed CNA. I am an experienced senior care provider as well as special needs. My experience includes, bathing/personal hygiene, transfers, using a hoyer lift to transfer to and from wheelchair, companionship, errands, light housekeeping and cooking. I prepare meals and can administer...
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Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Home Health Aid, Medication Technician, Phlebotomist

Pawtucket, RI

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Live-in home care
hospice services
personal care
respite care
dementia
+ 1 more
My name is Julia, and I have been a caregiver for the past 16 years. I am a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Home Health Aid, Medication Technician, and Phlebotomist. I am passionate about the caregiving work that I do. I have experience caring for people of all ages, and have worked on cases that are complex. I have take care...

Care Member says "Julia is an outstanding caretaker. She took care of my mother who had complex medical issues and needed 24/7 care. Julia was kind, caring, and highly...

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Part-time Caregiver

Warwick, RI

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Errands
dementia
hospice services
light cleaning
companionship
+ 1 more
I am licensed practical nurse. I have many years of experience as a CNA, caregiver/personal aide. I am an experienced senior care provider as well as special needs. My experience includes, bathing/personal hygiene, transfers, using a hoyer lift to transfer to and from wheelchair, companionship, errands, light housekeeping and...

Kirsten K. says "Jennifer was great with my mom, & very knowledgeable about taking care of seniors with dementia. It gave me peace of mind to know mom was in good hands...

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CNA/Special Needs/Childcare/Errands/Transportation/Housekeeping

Providence, RI

5.0(1)
from
$1/hr
17 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Errands
dementia
hospice services
light cleaning
companionship
+ 1 more
I love caring for people, assisting in daily life activities, getting to try new things. My passion to do healthcare began at the age of 16, and I have worked with a variety of a person's needs for 17 years. Daily hygiene care, hoyer lift system, senior care, Alzheimer, handicap, etc. Let me know what I can do for you, or your...

Care Member says "Alana is very kind and caring. She goes above and beyond to be helpful in anyway. "

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  • 60 special needs adult care are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $19.50/hr as of May 2026

  • The average star rating for rated special needs adult care is 5.0

Recent special needs adult care reviews from local parents in Cranston, RI

Special Needs Adult Care in Cranston, RI are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 reviews of the 60 listed special needs adult care

Deborah D.

Wonderful caregiver. Would certainly rehire.

- Thomas K.

Julia T.

Julia is an outstanding caretaker. She took care of my mother who had complex medical issues and needed 24/7 care. Julia was kind, caring,...

- Care member

Jennifer B.

Jennifer was great with my mom, & very knowledgeable about taking care of seniors with dementia. It gave me peace of mind to know mom was...

- Kirsten K.

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