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Nicole S.

Exeter, RI

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$22/hr
10 years experience
I have a special needs daughter (19) now fully independent I worked in a group home where I learned a great deal about multiple disabilities. I love to care for people and really appreciate the time I get to spend learning from them. I have been a cna for 10years now working in multiple setting. Hope to hear from you soon
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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
travel
craft assistance
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
Light cleaning
craft assistance
travel
meal prep
carpooling
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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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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North Kingstown, RI

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
travel
meal prep
carpooling
I have been working with children for 10 years now. I went from babysitting/nannying to daycare to now working in the school system part time as a physical therapist assistant. I have experience with special needs children and medically compromised. I am hoping to find part time hours throughout the week.
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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
Errands
dementia
mobility assistance
personal care
light cleaning
+ 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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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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Kingston, RI

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$19/hr
4 years experience
Nurturing children and witnessing their growth is a true passion of mine. My four years of babysitting experience have solidified my desire to positively impact young lives. I'm patient, friendly, and follow the parents' lead when enforcing household rules. I provide regular updates via text or phone call, and I am happy to...
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Special Needs RN With A Special Ed. Background

North Kingstown, RI

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Lots of years of both volunteer and professional experience working with children with special needs related to developmental and cognitive delays, neuro-muscular disorders, genetic syndromes, autism spectrum. I've run rec programs and have trained caregivers, directed pediatric home care and lead inclusive teen youth groups.
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Nichole B.'s Photo

Coventry, RI

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$20/hr
Light cleaning
errands
meal prep
transportation
live-in home care
+ 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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Child Care

North Kingstown, RI

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$27/hr
7 years experience
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
carpooling
Loving and empathetic young mom with many years of child care experience including nannying and daycare facilities. Experience with newborn-school age as well as children/adults with special needs. Able to do light housekeeping/chores as well as carpooling and pickup/drop offs. Time/pay rate flexible! Bonus if I can bring my...
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North Kingstown, RI

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$16/hr
10 years experience
Former lead preschool teacher, have taught elementary special education, experienced with children on the spectrum and ABA.
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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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Caregiver With Special Needs Experience, Flexible Schedule

Coventry, RI

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$10/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
Hello! I'm a 27-year-old college graduate pursuing my Occupational Therapy Assistant degree. I have extensive experience working with children of all ages and particularly those with special needs. I have held many care roles including as a babysitter, nanny, Personal Care Attendant, camp counselor, and behavioral specialist. I...
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Registered Behavior Technician

Coventry, RI

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$17/hr
1 year experience
Over the past year I have worked as a Registered Behavior Technician with children of varying ages. I excel at maintaining child safety, promoting a fun and accepting environment, and teaching necessary life skills. Anyone who I have worked for/with can see that I make it my mission to bring 100% enthusiasm and love to my job...
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Your Family's Favorite Babysitter

North Kingstown, RI

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$25/hr
7 years experience
Meal prep
craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
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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Part Time Caregiver Available

Coventry, RI

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$15/hr
2 years experience
I have experience working with more acute cases of special needs from working at Bradley Hospital, a facility for acute psychiatric adolescent services. Many of the patients I cared for had Autism Spectrum Disorder, as well as various behavioral and sensory disorders. I have a passion for this type of care because of these...
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Coventry, RI

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$17/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
meal prep
+ 1 more
I have always loved working with children. I have been babysitting since I was 13 years old. I have worked in a school with children with special needs. I was a nanny for 3 years and enjoyed it very much. I am CPR first aid certified. I also have my HHA certificate looking forward to chatting thanks Athena
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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
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
+ 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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North Kingstown, RI

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$18/hr
6 years experience
Hi! My name is Christina and I am located in North Kingstown, Rhode Island. I have 6 years experience babysitting, 6 years of experience helping/babysitting children with disabilities, and am currently a 1-on-1 TA in a self contained Kindergarten classroom. I am very loving and compassionate, my main goal when someone is in my...
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Special Needs Caregivers in Exeter, RI are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

Abigail E.

Abigail was communicative, patient, fearless, and very kind.

- Care member

Theresa M.

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...

- Jules H.

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.

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