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- $25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Errands
meal prep
hospice services
light cleaning
companionship
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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...
Travel
carpooling
craft assistance
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...
Liz D. says "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...
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- $30/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Grocery shopping
travel
light cleaning
swimming supervision
carpooling
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A well-mannered, articulate, and responsible nanny, with great deal of experience and interest in children and their development. A confident child career who is emotionally mature and possess high energy levels and an ability to develop close relationships with both children and families. Possessing excellent communication...
Zoe H. says "I found Astrid to be very personable, easy to work with and trustworthy. Comfortable with and around children, evidently has prior experience and knowledge....
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- $25/hr
17 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Errands
meal prep
hospice services
light cleaning
companionship
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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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- $30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Light cleaning
travel
meal prep
swimming supervision
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hello!
My name is Kiah and I am a Registered Nurse with a Bachelors of Science degree in Nursing. I currently work at a children's hospital, but I have used Care. com throughout high school and college and have cared for 10+ families, as young as 4 months to 16 years old, throughout this time. I would still love to use this to...
Joni C. says "She responded immediately to a last minute fill in request. When she met my kids, my 1 year old was so comfortable with her, she climbed in her lap and...
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- $20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
travel
carpooling
craft assistance
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...
Sarah B. says "She is so wonderful with our children and they adore her! We are thankful to have found her"
I have been employed with The Homestead Group in RI which is a service program for children with special needs. I have worked with a 5-years-old girl who is language delayed. I also have experience working with an adult with Downs syndrome through Options RI and working with children with varying levels of autism. I am not an...
Linda W. says "She is terrific with kids and a delight to be around."
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- $20/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello,
My name is Priscilla. I have a degree in Special Education. I have experience in behavior support and also cognitive disabilities. I am able to provide excellent care and have many references for this type of service.
I have experience with special needs children and also adults. I am CPR and First Aid certified. I...
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- $15/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
transportation
dementia
errands
I'm a nursing assistant with 24 years of experience. I'm very caring and reliable. I love to take care of people. I've also worked with special needs kids for six years. I'm a mother of 4 wonderful daughters.
Grocery shopping
swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
carpooling
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My name is Leslie and I love kids, pets, elderly, and supporting people with special needs. One of my strengths is having a background in education. I've been working as a public high school English teacher for over 10 years. I enjoy my job because it involves a lot of interpersonal skills, problem solving and creativity....
Meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
craft assistance
light cleaning
Bringing joy and nurturing care to children is my passion. My experience as the oldest of many siblings, coupled with my work at the Groden Center with non-verbal autistic children, has solidified my desire to positively impact young lives and support families. I have a college degree and one year of childcare experience. I am...
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- $30/hr
5 years experience
Carpooling
travel
Hi! I'm Olivia, and I have a Master's degree in Education along with over two years of hands-on experience working with children with autism. I'm passionate about supporting all children in a way that meets their individual needs emotionally, socially, and academically.
With a background in education and specialized experience...
Meal prep
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
light cleaning
Hello, my name is Gillian! I moved to Providence this past summer and have been working as a Preschool Teacher's Assistant at a Providence private school for the 24/25 school year. Previously, I worked as an Intensive Special Education Paraprofessional for 5 years at a public school in Massachusetts.
I have experience with...
Meal prep
grocery shopping
light cleaning
Hi I am Callie! I am currently in graduate school for speech-language pathology at Northeastern University. I have worked with children with occasional babysitting for families in high school. During my graduate coursework and clinical experiences. I have learned intensely about early childhood development. Thus far I have...
Hello! My name is Victoria, I'm 28 years old, and I reside in West Warwick, RI. I have 2 years of paid experience with children who have developmental disabilities and 1 year of paid respite care experience with adults, but around 5 years of volunteer work at Seven Hills in Milford, MA. I am COVID-19 vaccinated also CPR/First...
Experienced Mom, CNA, Teacher's Assistant, And Doula Looking For A Great Family To Care For!
Providence, RI
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- $15/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
travel
craft assistance
light cleaning
I am a mom of 2 young girls, certified nurses aid of 27 years, certified teacher's assistant, and I recently became certified as a doula. I have cared for families and people of all ages and abilities. I have tons of experience, so if you have a specific situation, please reach out. I have experience working with children and...
Hi my name is Cris. I am an ECE teacher having taught PreK, Kindergarten, and grade 2. As a teacher, I have had students that were diabetic, had ADD, ADHD, and celiac disease. I have been able to handle all of those situations. I have also had students that were on the autism spectrum. When working together with parents, I feel...
I am a CNA. I am available, with 4 years of experience in a medical center, to care for Special Needs needing care.
Meal prep
grocery shopping
light cleaning
Hello! My name is Kayla . I am a teacher in Woonsocket but I am looking for summer work as a babysitter/tutor. I have over 10 years of experience working with children from ages 3-12. I have babysat, worked in special needs classrooms and taught elementary and middle school. I am also certified in first aid/ CPR and I used to...
My professional experience includes being a junior counselor at a special needs camp, as well as currently being a Behavioral Health Specialist at a Children's , I am looking to diversify my experience.
I am very knowledgeable on Minecraft and would be thrilled to explore ways to utilize your child's favorite games to benefit...
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60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com
The average post rate is $16.83/hr as of November 2025
The average star rating for rated special needs caregivers is 5.0
Recent special needs caregiver reviews from local parents in Cranston, RI
Special Needs Caregivers in Cranston, RI are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 2 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers
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.
Mary B.
Mary was amazing!!!! Kind and easy going. She is knowledgeable and trustworthy. She took excellent care of my severely autistic son and my...
- Liz D.
Astrid C.
I found Astrid to be very personable, easy to work with and trustworthy. Comfortable with and around children, evidently has prior...
- Zoe H.
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