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Alyssa W.

Wakefield, RI

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$20/hr
3 years experience
Hi! I am a skilled behavioral health professional with 3+ years of experience in ABA therapy, behavioral support, and evidence based behavioral intervention skills to support children with autism and other developmental disabilities. I am passionate about advocacy, inclusion, and fostering independence in my clients across all...
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Light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
meal prep
I have multiple years of experience working with children between the ages of 4 and 16. I have experience babysitting, working at a therapeutic horseback riding school, working as a PASS and HBTS worker, and tutoring children with special needs.
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cna available for part time private duty

Bradford, RI

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$20/hr
2 years experience
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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Bradford, RI

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$20/hr
8 years experience
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...
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Happy Nanny

Wakefield, RI

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$30/hr
5 years experience
Hi, I'm Nadia! As a Navy family, my husband, daughters (9 and 11) and I have lived all over the country. When we moved to Rhode Island five years ago, we fell in love with its coastal charm and close-knit community-and decided to put down roots. I hold an A. A. in Education/Special Education and am currently pursuing my B. A....
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Ledyard, CT

5.0(1)
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$29/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
*Availbility Update: As of 10/13/25 I'm only avaliable Friday Nights & Saturday Nights for babysitting from 5pm-2 a.m. (possibly later if needed).* Nurturing young minds is my passion. With 10 years of experience caring for children of all ages, from infants to teenagers, I offer a calm and patient approach to childcare. My...

Joanna B. says "Savannah is a classroom teacher at my agency. She is unflappable. Her calm is contagious. One of her greatest traits is how she can really quickly “get”...

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Fun Thoughtful Caregiver

North Kingstown, RI

5.0(1)
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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...

Denise B. says "Jeannie was fantastic with our two boys (11 months and 4 years old)! She was very eager to help out with meal prep and household items as well. She was...

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Part-time And Occasional Babysitter/Nanny

Mystic, CT

5.0(1)
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$23/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 12 families in your area
Travel
craft assistance
I am a fun, loving, creative, and responsible babysitter and nanny. Over the past 15 years, I have been directly responsible for supervising over 200 children in group settings, residences, schools, and community settings. My responsibilities include supervision of children from newborn to 19 years of age. I have been a...

Rebecca S. says "Arielle watched my boys for a couple of hours while I was at a doctor's appointment. The kids and I felt very comfortable with her. She was punctual and...

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Caring And Experienced With A Masters Degree In Communication Disorders Looking To Care For Others

Pawcatuck, CT

5.0(0)
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$20/hr
10 years experience
I am a licensed and certified Speech/language Pathologist seeking work outside of the classroom. I have 4 years experience with Developmentally Delayed adults and 26 years with children (ages 3-18), with a variety of diagnoses, in a local public school system. I have had a background check in the past I order to work for a...
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Ready For All Tutor, Child, And Pet Needs!

North Kingstown, RI

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
travel
Hi I'm Abigail! I'm a very energetic and outgoing person in between career jobs looking to be your go to for tutoring, child care, pet sitting, etc. I have a MS degree with tutoring experience, have been babysitting since I was 16, have working with kids with special needs, and love animals! For the last year, I have been...

Care Member says "Abigail was communicative, patient, fearless, and very kind. "

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North Kingstown, RI

5.0(1)
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$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Travel
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
meal prep
Hi! I am an early-retired RN who has returned to her roots providing safe, developmentally focused and fun child care! I have 30 plus years in nursing that led me into administration and life-span healthcare, but my first love has always been caring for and having fun with children of all sizes and abilities. I've done...

Jules H. says "Terri started with our family when my son was 6 weeks old. He had colic so he was a difficult baby. She has always been so cheerful and calm around him and...

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36/ Female/ Mother Of 6/ Comfortable With Pets/ 25 Years Of Experience

East Greenwich, RI

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
My mission is to Inspire others, help others grow in self esteem, social development, communication and to implement creative artistic solutions to expressionism through the arts and mindfulness. I have 25 years of experience in caring for children of all ages, as well as working with children whom have medical/ special needs. I...
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Newport, RI

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$25/hr
5 years experience
Light cleaning
errands
meal prep
dementia
companionship
+ 1 more
I can do it all from passing medications, cooking , bathing, helping with appointments , household chores. I was the manager of a group home for elderly mentally disabled adults but just recently had a baby on may 4th so I am just looking for something that works better for myself and my family. I am CPR and first aid certified...
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Groton, CT

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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
travel
Hey! I'm Marrisa, I'm 29, and currently a nanny to an almost 5-year-old, who I've been with for the past 4 years. Prior to this job, I have worked at daycares, and a high school, with various babysitting jobs in between. I was mostly in infant and toddler classrooms, but I have experience with preschool ages as well. I have...
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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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Groton, CT

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$19/hr
5 years experience
Hi. I am currently residing in MA. Ive been a CNA and caregiver for over 5 years now and I have a lot of experience with clients with cerebral palsy, autism, learning disabilities, activities of daily living development, social interaction, gate belt, bed bound, G tube and dementia. All my experience has made me grow to be...
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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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Aline

Groton, CT

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$22/hr
6 years experience
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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Newport, RI

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$20/hr
1 year experience
Hi, I am Emma. I am a sophomore at University. I am a psychology major with a minor in special education and applied behavioral analysis. I have knowledge in Special needs. I have worked with a student in 1st grade before who has autism and is nonverbal. I felt comfortable working with him and helping him with his assistive...
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East Greenwich, RI

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$18/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
travel
grocery shopping
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Experienced childcare provider. Retired nonprofit executive ready to return to my first love "child care." Willing to support family needs and provide safe, fun, and educational care. I have experience as a before and afterschool director. I've worked one on one with a special needs child for 8 years during all out of school...
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  • The average post rate is $20.00/hr as of November 2025

Recent special needs caregiver reviews from local parents in Charlestown, RI

Special Needs Caregivers in Charlestown, RI are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

Savannah D.

Savannah is a classroom teacher at my agency. She is unflappable. Her calm is contagious. One of her greatest traits is how she can really...

- Joanna B.

Jeannie T.

Jeannie was fantastic with our two boys (11 months and 4 years old)! She was very eager to help out with meal prep and household items as...

- Denise B.

Arielle S.

Arielle watched my boys for a couple of hours while I was at a doctor's appointment. The kids and I felt very comfortable with her. She was...

- Rebecca S.

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