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- $20/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Live-in home care
light cleaning
dementia
My name is Denise. I began my care-taking career by taking care of my father, a disabled Korean war vet with PTSD. Years later my mother was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and diabetes. I treasured caring for her until the end of her journey. I also raised three children with special needs. Through these experiences I realized...
Lori S. says "I have met dozens of caregivers over the past five years since my mom has needed full-time help. I can say without hesitation that Denise is on my "A List"...
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- $20/hr
10 years experience
Personal care
dementia
I am a stay-at-home mother seeking flexible work to help supplement my income. I am a meticulous, thorough cleaner that enjoys tidying up, and I don't mind getting my hands dirty for more deep cleaning! I also love animals! I have dogs, cats, a rabbit, pet mice, chickens and ducks. My experience also includes caring for children...
Personal care
dementia
I am compassionate, dependable, caring, person. I have over 15 years of experience with Alzheimer's / dementia. I have volunteered for hospice, my local Department of Human Services, Animal Shelter, and Ambulance Corp.
I have had over 4 years experience working hands on with developmentally challenged, mentally ill, and special...
Joyce T. says "Karen is a very comforting person. She helped care for my Mother who had dementia. She helped with personal hygiene, dressing, feeding, medication and...
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
craft assistance
meal prep
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Hello, my name is Gabrielle. I am 26 with a 1-year-old daughter and an almost 4-year-old son so I have great experience with babies and Children! I have worked with special needs adults as well as children. I have babysat for years since the age of 16. I am CPR and first aid certified. I am a super fun and creative person that...
Michaela C. says "Gabrielle has watched both of my children and I would hire her again and again! She really puts the time and effort in to make sure the kids are happy...
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- $20/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
I have experience with children and adults with autism spectrum disorder, seizure disorder, and also have experience with care of elderly with dementia. I have administered medication, helped with bathing and changing, I can also prepare meals, low sodium, low sugar, whatever is needed. I will provide the best care for you or...
Catherine A. says "We hired Jackie to watch our 4 month old daughter for the month of February Monday- Friday 8:30-5:30. She was wonderful! She was so loving and engaged...
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
craft assistance
meal prep
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I have cared for kids of all ages including with special needs. I am compassionate and patient with children and families. I have a clean driving record and reliable vehicle. I am CPR, AED and first aid certified.
Meal prep
travel
light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
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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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- $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...
Experienced in caregiving and quick to learn. Kind, compassionate, creative, intuitive, musical. Detail oriented and organized.
My experience comes from caring for my sister who sustained a brain injury in 2012 and became wheelchair bound and non-verbal. She has lived with my mother since 2015. My mother is a registered nurse...
Travel
craft assistance
carpooling
I used to live in Lincoln for 25 years and had my own home daycare there for 23 yrs caring for children birth to teens. I very much love being with children of all ages. Later as my children grew, I became a licensed special needs foster mom for 8 children working with Tannerhill. I am now 58 and have a 4 and 5yo granddaughters...
Hi my name iS Amy I'm 47 married I've been a CNA for 20 + years I have a small business where I do senior care Housecleaning dog sitting and walking I could possibly help one of the days I have some open availability hope to hear from u soon
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...
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
craft assistance
I have worked with children for most of my adult life. I am a mom to 3 adult sons. As a nurse I have worked with a wide range of children with special needs. I am also a proud much older sister to five younger siblings and absolutely considered the favorite auntie to over 10 little ones!
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...
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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- $20/hr
Live-in home care
transportation
light cleaning
errands
meal prep
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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...
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
travel
grocery shopping
I am I mom of 4 grown daughters and I been working with adults with special needs for over 25 years
I'm looking for a job that I love
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- $15/hr
3 years experience
I have baby-sat a girl for 4 years who has Down's syndrome. She is now 16 years old and I have been watching her since she was 12. I also have taught yoga for the past three months at Life Skills, a non-profit organization which provides a wide variety of services to individuals with developmental, physical, and emotional...
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
carpooling
I have been babysitting since I was 13. I am 13 and 16 years older than my siblings and have been babysitting them their whole lives. I also am currently a paraprofessional in a special need elementary classroom so I have a range of experience of working with children of different ages and needs. I am comfortable enforcing and...
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- $25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
personal care
errands
dementia
mobility assistance
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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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60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com
The average post rate is $20.00/hr as of December 2025
The average star rating for rated special needs caregivers is 5.0
Recent special needs caregiver reviews from local parents in Foster, RI
Special Needs Caregivers in Foster, RI are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 2 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers
Denise L.
I have met dozens of caregivers over the past five years since my mom has needed full-time help. I can say without hesitation that Denise is...
- Lori S.
Karen L.
Karen is a very comforting person. She helped care for my Mother who had dementia. She helped with personal hygiene, dressing, feeding,...
- Joyce T.
Gabrielle L.
Gabrielle has watched both of my children and I would hire her again and again! She really puts the time and effort in to make sure the kids...
- Michaela C.
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