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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Foster, RI
The average posted rate is $20/hr as of May 2025
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years
What others are saying about special needs caregivers in Foster, RI
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…
Review for Jeannie T. by Denise B.
Mary was amazing!!!! Kind and easy going. She is knowledgeable and trustworthy. She took excellent care of my severely autistic son and my…
Review for Mary B. by Liz D.
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…
Review for Kiah M. by Joni C.
Special needs caregivers in Foster, RI
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
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...
5.0
"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 very flexible with her time and great with the kids. We would definitely recommend Jeannie!"
Denise B.
Mary B.
Providence, RI
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
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...
Mary can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
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 hope to see her next summer!!!!"
Liz D.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
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...
Kiah can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"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 just hugged her for the longest time!!! Very unusual for my kiddo. The day she took care of my kids, she was...
Joni C.
Nancy L.
Uxbridge, MA
$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hello my Name is Nancy!
I have over 20 years of experience caring for children from newborn to teen. I have years of professional in center experience as an EEC certified infant/toddler and Preschool teacher as well as a Nanny. I homeschooled my own children for many years also. I have experience with multiples, preemies, and...
5.0
(1)
I've been a CNA for a little over 8 years now and I love what I do ! I've worked in nursing homes, assisted living memory care facilities , and also private care one-on-one . I'm look forward to hearing from you ! I m here to help any way that I can. Feel free to ask me for my resume or any other questions
5.0
"Ana is very attentive and clean. My boys absolutely loved her. My 2 year old has issues with being aggressive and listening but she handles him well. I wish I would've found her sooner! She cooks and provides them with healthy meals and always finds ways to...
Kayla D.
5.0
(4)
I have over 10 years of experience. I can help with Transportation Services and Personal Care. I have experience with direct care and also management. I am retired and available most hours. I worked as an activity coordinator for my last 5 years with elderly. In my previous years of employment I worked with special needs...
Virginia can also help with: Hospice services, dementia, light cleaning, meal prep, errands, personal care & more
5.0
"Virginia is one of the most positive people I have ever known! She is always a bright spot and anyone she comes in contact with has a better day!"
Justine W.
Mackenzie B.
Putnam, CT
$24/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have 3 years of experience. I worked in a daycare for almost 2 years. I had watched two children on the weekends that are in foster care for a total of 2 years. I also have nannied for a family including a 1. 5-year-old and a 6-year-old! I am CPR certified. I have training with special needs individuals. I have some background...
Mackenzie can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Machenzie is a very dependable sweet young lady. We have used her often the past year and a half. She has never once cancelled or been late . My children love her and she has become a member of our family network!"
Michelle R.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Michelle and this is my twelvth year taking care of children. What started as babysitting on date nights for some of my high school teachers has blossomed into a decade of caring for children for several families across the state of Rhode Island. From after-school pick up, full-time nannying, and weekend date...
Michelle can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"It is with great pleasure that we recommend Michelle F. as a caregiver. She watched our one-year-old son frequently from 2018 onward. Michelle is always punctual, responsive to calls and text messages &wonderfully engaging with our toddler. She is intelligent,...
Christine D.
Rachel D.
Warwick, RI
$17-22/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, I am writing to apply for the position of Personal Caregiver. As a compassionate and capable individual with more than 7 years of experience providing transportation and assistance to individuals with a variety of needs, I am confident that I am the ideal candidate for the role. I enjoy working with people, and I enjoy...
5.0
"That she is a very good caring person!"
Dora H.
4.9
(31)
Hired by 34 families in your neighborhood
Hello my name is Maria , I'm from Dominican Republic and I've been nanny for 18 years, I have experienced taking care of babies from newborn to teenagers , twins, multiple, special needs and behavior attention as well . I have my certificate in Adult/Pediatric CPR/First Aid/ AED clean driving record.
I have my own...
Maria can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Maria was amazing! We were visiting Newport for a wedding and Maria watched my 6 month old as well as my friend’s 13 month old. Managing two babies is no easy task and Maria was incredible with them. It was so nice being able to enjoy the wedding and feel confident...
Care member
Michelle M.
Woonsocket, RI
$25/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
From 2010 to 2017 I was professionally working with children in a childcare setting. I worked at the YMCA and also ran my own program as a Site Coordinator for Connecting for Children and Families. I specialized in special needs working with many disables, from ADHD to severe nonverbal autism. I left my position as site...
Michelle can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Great caregiver, attentive, reliable and kind. "
Care member
4.0
(8)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
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...
Astrid can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
CNA
CPR
5.0
"Astrid was great ! Super caring and friendly, she is amazing with my kids and my dogs I have been using her for years ! She is very dependable and loving ! The best of the best"
Jacqueline C.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
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...
Liz can also help with: Errands, companionship, hospice services, light cleaning, dementia, live-in home care & more
Skills:
CNA
CPR
5.0
"Liz is a is a caring and very helpful CNA . I had broken my elbow and pelvic . She took care of me and would drive to Dr’s. I would definitely recommend her. Liz is indefinitely a great CNA"
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
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...
Jennifer can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CNA
CPR
5.0
"She is so wonderful with our children and they adore her! We are thankful to have found her"
Sarah B.
Rachel D.
Warwick, RI
$18-20/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I am a very reliable, patient, and creative person who has approximately 8 years of experience caring for children, from infants to teenagers and special needs children. With me, your children will receive appropriate care, and I'm willing to do additional other tasks if requested. Personally, I'm an organizer, planner, and...
Rachel can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"It has been such a huge relief finding Rachel on this site to pickup our son from his charter school and being him home about 45 minutes away. She has a great personality and a positive attitude, responds quickly to messages, takes the job seriously, and arrives...
Scott H.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
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...
5.0
(7)
My name is Kim, and I am a 39-year-old nanny and household manager living in Pascoag, RI. With over a decade of experience, I've worked with four long-term families and Care. com's Backup Care program. I specialize in caring for multiples and have experience with children from infancy to age 12.
I'm also the head coordinator of...
Kimberly can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Kim was the best! She was incredibly helpful for us while we adjusted to being new parents. She took amazing care of our son and provided so much knowledge to us that we otherwise wouldn't have had. She was so caring and always had a positive and warm demeanor. We...
Maggie K.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Debbie and I have over 20 years experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities, individuals with psychiatric disorders, and those with autism. I currently work part time for the J Arthur Trudeau Center with 5 developmentally disabled men in a group home setting. I am responsible for medication...
5.0
"Wonderful caregiver. Would certainly rehire."
Thomas K.
I work at an Elementary with special needs students. I can be prepared for whatever mood they may have with hopes it may change. I am very kind and caring and take pride in doing a good job with any employment I have had.
Lacy can also help with: Light cleaning, companionship, meal prep, transportation, errands
Sofia R.
Warwick, RI
$19-39/hr • 2 yrs exp
I've been taking care of those for special needs and disabilities for years. I was also a caretaker for my grandmother with dementia for 4+ years. I love creating bond, making sure their quality of life is fulfilling, and giving the best service I can. Message me !
Sofia can also help with: Light cleaning, dementia, meal prep, respite care, errands, transportation & more
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