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Alana B.

Groton, CT

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$15/hr
5 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
+ 1 more
My name is Alana B, I'm a senior in college and have an amazing passion for kids. I work at a school designated for special needs kids but have baby sat since I was 15! I am 21 and have my own transportation and a pretty flexible schedule. I have experience with all ages starting at 4 months, and I have worked with neurotypical...
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Coventry, RI

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$20/hr
Transportation
meal prep
live-in home care
light cleaning
errands
+ 1 more
I grow up a brother special needs. I spent many years around children with disabilities and Special Olympics. I later went on to work at perspectives for 15 years taking care of adults with disabilities after I had an adult with disability living with me for six years I also took care of a 91-year-old woman with dementia living...
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Compassionate Direct Support Professional

Jewett City, CT

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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Former LPN with over 20 years experience working directly with geriatric, individuals with intellectual disabilities, respiratory & pediatric populations. I've spent the last two years working as a nanny. I am also a Certified Labor Doula. I am CPR/First Aid, PMT certified, Medication Administration Certified through the State...
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New London, CT

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$18/hr
4 years experience
My name is Bheki and I am a 35-year-old father of 3 beautiful kids. I work as a direct associate for the kids and seniors with disabilities. I have worked for the same companies for almost four years now. I have a lot of respect for the my brothers and sisters with disabilities. I know for a fact that they can do more then we...
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New London, CT

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$17/hr
3 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hi! I am a 25-year-old experienced childcare worker. I am a patient, compassionate, kind, and reliable person who loves working with children. I love the outdoors and being active, and I have a passion for helping others. My past experience includes working with children with special needs (ages 3-21), including children with...
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Norwich, CT

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$25/hr
3 years experience
I am a certified teacher from infant to prek in Massachusetts. I have an updated first aid and CPR certification. I'm a psychology student who is also working as an ABA therapist going through the training to receive my RBT certification.
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Ledyard, CT

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$17/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
Nurturing young minds is more than a job for me; it's a passion. I am an early childhood Pre-K para educator for the public school system. I've dedicated myself to providing enriching care for children. My approach is rooted in patience, creativity, and a friendly calm demeanor. I have experience with Early Childhood Education...
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Fun Thoughtful Caregiver

North Kingstown, RI

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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have been a caregiver for 13 years for special needs for a big company. I have received employee of the year twice in the program I work in. I am CPR certified and med trained. I love helping and making a difference in peoples lives, I love to add humor and make people laugh, sometimes that's just what people need. A little...
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Special Needs Caregiver

Ledyard, CT

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$25/hr
9 years experience
I have worked in the special needs field for 10 years now. I started at the age of 15 and I am currently 26 I have worked with kids as young as 3 and as old as 22. I have worked with a wide range of kids with disabilities. I am passionate about kids with special needs because you learn something new every day, you are always...
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Part-time Caregiver

Coventry, RI

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$10/hr
3 years experience
Work as a PATH Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor for a Special Needs Riding Program. Also have worked as a Personal Care Attendant through Cerebral Palsy of Massachusetts.
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Norwich, CT

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$20/hr
I have experience with skills and the mental support being these needs. I'm always willing to learn more
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Experienced Caretaker

North Kingstown, RI

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$22/hr
3 years experience
I worked 6 years of early childhood education with kids that had a range of abilities. More recently I worked as a paraprofessional for 3 years in an Elementary school. Prior to my work as a paraprofessional I worked a few years as a direct personal care worker for patients with both physical and intellectual differences. I have...
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Coventry, RI

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$25/hr
10 years experience
I'm Nichole . I grew up with a brother with a disability so I was raised around Special Olympics and children with disabilities later went on to Work at perspectives and group homes and day programs and then took in a client to live with me as an SLA for the past six years, she recently moved back home with her mom after that, I...
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Caregiver

Narragansett, RI

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$30/hr
1 year experience
I'm reliable, hard working, loving and trustworthy. Looking forward to helping a family out. Feel free to message me!
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Ms.

Jewett City, CT

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$19/hr
25 years experience
Working as a paraprofessional at Griswold Public School for 25 years with special needs children, I have experience working with children with autism and adults with autism. I have experience working with a man with Alzheimer's. I was a companion to him. Having 2 deafblind siblings, I am fluent in sign-language. Kind,...
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Wakefield, RI

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$20/hr
1 year experience
My son needed special care as a younger child but has made such wonderful progress through Early Intervention services that he no longer needs special education. I am grateful for special needs providers and would like to assist other families with the care of their special needs loved ones.
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Home Health Aid Available For You!!!

Coventry, RI

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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Personal care
mobility assistance
light cleaning
errands
dementia
+ 1 more
Hey my names Athena I have worked with the elderly since I was 16 and also the special needs community I love working with both. I have experience with all different kinds of things and people. Dementia, Alzheimer's, Hoyer lifts, autism, behavioral problems, ETC CPR certified I do ADLS meal prep med administration and light...
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Uncasville, CT

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$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
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 grandchild that that is approaching 5 that I've cared for until he started daycare. I am looking for a long term position in which I am able to watch...
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North Kingstown, RI

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$25/hr
1 year experience
Respite care
meal prep
light cleaning
hospice services
errands
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Christina , I currently work as a CNA with many different home based clients of all ages. I am also a. professional babysitter who specializes in special needs care. I look forward to hearing back from you.
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Your Family's Favorite Babysitter

North Kingstown, RI

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$25/hr
7 years experience
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
Hi there! I've spent over 6 years working with kids in all kinds of settings--from five wonderful years at the YMCA in special needs camp and after-school care, to a year providing ABA therapy for children with autism. I also completed a year in a teacher preparation program, where I gained classroom experience and strengthened...
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