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Jennifer L.


Barrington, RI

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Care Giver

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Hi my name is Jen and I'm a retired Speech and Language Pathologist. I worked as a Speech Therapist for 20 years with both children and adults with special needs. I worked for the VNA, Sargent Rehabilitation Center, School system and private clients. Personally my husband and I raised two beautiful girls who are now in college....
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Maya S.


Barrington, RI

$17-22/hr2 yrs exp

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Hi! I have two years of paid experience working with a young adult with Down syndrome. This included personal training at the gym/fitness centers, social activities, errands, and helping establish independence and daily routines in general.
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Jennifer L.


Barrington, RI

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

After School Care Provider

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Hi my name is Jen and I am a retired Speech and Language Pathologist. I've worked with children for almost 30 years of all ages. I've also worked with special needs children for the past 20 years (13 of the 20 in the school system). My job entailed teaching speech and language services with children one on one and in a small...
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Jennifer B.


Warwick, RI

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver

5.0

(1)

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I am a 38-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...

Recent review:

5.0
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 while we were on vaca. My mom liked Jennifer as well,...

Reviewed by Kirsten K.

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Liz S.


Warwick, RI

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver

5.0

(1)

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I have almost 30 years of personal care attendant and nursing assistant experience. I love the elderly population and people with special needs. I'm considerate and empathetic by nature and would treat your family as I would my own. My past experience with the elderly specializes with Alzheimer and dementia patients but would...

Recent reviews:

5.0
We found Liz on Care.com and she was our Godsend. My Mom was in the depths of Dementia when my husband and I could no longer take care of her on our own. Liz’s professionalism and kindness was beyond anything...

Reviewed by Care member

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Priscilla D.


Warwick, RI

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Educated And Experienced

4.8

(5)

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My name is Priscilla. I have been in child care field for 12 years. I love all sorts of children with different ages! Because of this experience and my educational background I charge a minimum of $25h. I am looking for summer time jobs, evenings, or weekends. If given enough notice I can work from 4:15-10p on week days....

Recent reviews:

5.0
Priscilla was great with our one year old son, and even offered to stay later than we intended when our event ran late. She was great with him, and we will definitely be using her again!!

Reviewed by Care member

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Cassandra R.


Warwick, RI

$28/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

(2)

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Hi! I'm Cassandra! A little about me with my 3 dogs and rabbit. I enjoy writing spending time with family and friends, live music and living life as if Todays my last day. I've been in Homecare officially for three years but grew up taking care of my grandmother who had MS, we recently lost her in may 2022. I have a good Sense...

Recent reviews:

5.0
She was absolutely amazing with my mother!!!

Reviewed by Brianna H.

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Neliy S.


Providence, RI

$20/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

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Hello my name is Neliy I been a CNA for 20 years now. I am very passionate of what I do. I have worked with children/disabled children and elders. I am a very outgoing person, High energy and positive.

Recent review:

5.0
Neily is great! She came on time, with short notice, and stayed a little over the allotted time! Also very friendly and personable. I will definitely hire her again!

Reviewed by Thomas K.

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Allison C.


Fall River, MA

$16-25/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Babysitter

5.0

(1)

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I am an experienced babysitter and nanny. I have been babysitting/nannying since 7th grade. I have also been watching my sister, who is 3 years my junior, since I was in 4th grade. I have babysat multiple families with 2-4 children who range in age from 2-14. I also was a part of a preschool program at my high school throughout...

Recent review:

5.0
Allison was responsible for my four children (ages 7-13) every day after school for the last school year. Allison was responsible for either picking them up at school or getting them off the bus, having them...

Reviewed by Amanda A.

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Jennifer B.


Warwick, RI

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver

5.0

(2)

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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...

Recent reviews:

5.0
She is so wonderful with our children and they adore her! We are thankful to have found her

Reviewed by Sarah B.

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Gabrielle P.


Pawtucket, RI

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

4.9

(8)

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Hello! My name is Gabrielle, and I am an experienced and dependable babysitter with over 14 years of experience taking care of children of all ages, and also have cared for special needs youth. With my extensive background in child care, I am confident I can provide your little one with a safe, fun and stimulating environment....

Recent reviews:

5.0
Gabrielle was a wonderful caretaker for our five year old son. She was prompt, communicative, attentive, and professional. He had a wonderful time with her. We would definitely hire Gabrielle again!

Reviewed by Jasper F.

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Julia T.


Pawtucket, RI

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Home Health Aid, Medication Technician, Phlebotomist

5.0

(1)

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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...

Recent review:

5.0
Julia was hired by the family of my best friend for hospice care. It was an extremely difficult and exhausting assignment, physically, mentally and emotionally. Julia was nothing short of an angel. Her care...

Reviewed by Susan L.

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Desiree G.


Providence, RI

$18-25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced In Working With Special Needs Children

5.0

(1)

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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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Mary B.


Providence, RI

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

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Hi, I'm Mary! I have been working with children for over 10 years. I have experience working with children of all ages, including infants. I enjoy being outside, getting creative, and planning age appropriate fun activities to help aid in child development. In the past I have specialized in working with children with special...

Recent review:

5.0
Mary was amazing!!!! Kind and easy going. She is knowledgeable and trustworthy. She took excellent care of my severely autistic son and my busy wild daughter. We loved Mary and wish she lived in Phoenix but...

Reviewed by Liz D.

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Ayanna S.


Providence, RI

$16-25/hr6 yrs exp

Babysitter

5.0

(2)

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I am outgoing, loving, patient, and responsible. I am 28 years old and I graduated from Rhode Island College in May 2019 with a bachelors in biology. I absolutely adore children! I was formerly a dance instructor for about 6 years. I have experience working with children ranging from infant to 13 years old. I also have...

Recent reviews:

5.0
Ayanna is very punctual and helpful. She asks great questions and took excellent care of my 8 month old daughter.

Reviewed by Lauren M.

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Olivia M.


Bristol, RI

$25/hr8 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter Available Anytime :)

5.0

(13)

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My name is Olivia and I am 24 years old. I am very mature and responsible for my age. I have a twin brother with special needs and a younger sister. I have watched kids for 8 years now. I play soccer and was in special needs basketball. I just graduated Pre-Med in May. I want to become a pediatric surgeon. I love watching...

Recent reviews:

5.0
Olivia watched my daughter all summer, and was an amazing help to our family! My daughter looked forward to spending the day with Olivia, they always did something fun! Olivia is dependable, timely, kind, and...

Reviewed by Alexandra H.

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Jennifer B.


Warwick, RI

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

PCA/Part-time Caregiver

5.0

(1)

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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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5.0

(1)

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I have experience as a pca for a quadriplegic person for 3+ years, as a babysitter for children with cerebral palsy, autism, multiple sclerosis, and a few other special needs. I worked as a camp counselor at a camp called Dream day on Cape Cod as well. This is a non-profit camp for children with terminal illnesses and their...
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Emma K.


Providence, RI

$22-28/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

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Hi Providence Families! My name is Emma and I am a passionate and energetic sitter available for hire. I am one of 6 kids and have a wealth of previous experience with children. Just to give a brief overview, I: - worked as a swim instructor for 4 years - Was a special needs nanny for 3 years - Have been a summer nanny for 4...

Recent review:

5.0
My daughter loves Emma! She played board games, chased the kids around, and my daughter was especially impressed by her ability to do a cartwheel. She was so good with my baby as well, reading to him and...

Reviewed by Care member

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Sydney H.


Pawtucket, RI

$30/hr8 yrs exp

Behavior Therapist And Caregiver

5.0

(1)

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Hello! My name is Sydney and I am 28 years old. I have been working with children with disabilities for about 10 years. I have worked in a public school system as a Behavior Therapist and teacher aide, I have done in-home ABA therapy, and I have worked at the May Institute for 6 years. I have worked with children of all ages...

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Barrington, RI

Jennifer B.

5.0

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 while we were on vaca. My mom liked Jennifer as well, which is always a big plus, we'd hire her again!

- Kirsten K.

Liz S.

5.0

We found Liz on Care.com and she was our Godsend. My Mom was in the depths of Dementia when my husband and I could no longer take care of her on our own. Liz’s professionalism and kindness was beyond anything we could have expected. Her in-depth knowledge of exactly what my Mom was dealing with was...

- Care member

Priscilla D.

5.0

Priscilla was great with our one year old son, and even offered to stay later than we intended when our event ran late. She was great with him, and we will definitely be using her again!!

- Care member

Cassandra R.

5.0

She was absolutely amazing with my mother!!!

- Brianna H.

Neliy S.

5.0

Neily is great! She came on time, with short notice, and stayed a little over the allotted time! Also very friendly and personable. I will definitely hire her again!

- Thomas K.

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