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Michele H.

Reliable Caring PCA

Cranston, RI

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Dementia
hospice services
respite care
personal care
My life work has focuses on providing care to elders and those with special needs. My experience includes working primarily in home care settings. Clients I have worked with have a variety of needs including; assistance with transfers, general housekeeping, personal care and companionship. Primarily I have worked with...

Debra B. says "Michele is a very caring, and kind human being, with many years of experience in ALL areas. She would be an asset to any care team!"

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Jennifer B.

Part-time Caregiver

Warwick, RI

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Companionship
dementia
hospice services
meal prep
errands
+ 1 more
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...

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Carmen M.

Hi I Am A Homemaker.Home Health Aide.

Central Falls, RI

5.0(0)
from
$16/hr
7 years experience
I bean a care giver for 7 years. from bathing to hospice. I am a loving charming person love to take care other with love and respect. funny and very hard worker. I do what ever it take to see a smile in any person face.
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Jeannie T.

Fun Thoughtful Caregiver

North Kingstown, RI

5.0(1)
from
$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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Mary B.

Providence, RI

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
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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Kiah M.

Part-Time Babysitter

Warwick, RI

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
travel
light cleaning
+ 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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Ana A.

Hello My Name Is Ana How May I Help

Pawtucket, RI

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
8 years experience
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

Kayla D. says "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...

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Virginia E.

Senior Companion/friend

Webster, MA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Dementia
errands
light cleaning
personal care
hospice services
+ 1 more
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...

Kathleen K. says "I cannot say enough great things about Virginia "Gigi". We were so lucky to have her help care for my Mom for the last 2 years. She provided excellent...

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Mackenzie B.

Putnam, CT

5.0(1)
from
$24/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
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...

Michelle R. says "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...

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Michelle F.

Caring Nanny With 10+ Years Experience

Johnston, RI

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
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...

Christine D. says "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...

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Rachel D.

Warwick, RI

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
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...

Dora H. says "That she is a very good caring person!"

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Maria M.

Looking for my next full time nanny position ,

Warwick, RI

4.9(1)
from
$28/hr
18 years experience·
Hired by 34 families in your area
Grocery shopping
meal prep
swimming supervision
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...

Care Member says "Maria is very professional and reliable. She watches my 1 year old and a 3 year old once a week. She is kind and knows how to engage my kids in...

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Michelle M.

Woonsocket, RI

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
travel
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...

Care Member says "Great caregiver, attentive, reliable and kind. "

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Astrid C.

Professional Nanny/ Babysitter /Date Night

Central Falls, RI

4.0(1)
from
$30/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
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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Liz S.

Caregiver

Warwick, RI

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Companionship
dementia
hospice services
live-in home care
errands
+ 1 more
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...

Care Member says " We found Liz on Care.com and she was our Godsend. My Mom was in the depths of Dementia when my husband and I could no longer take care of her on our...

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Jennifer B.

Part-time Caregiver

Warwick, RI

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
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"

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Rachel D.

Warwick, RI

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
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...

Scott H. says "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...

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Priscilla D.

College Educated In Special Needs

Warwick, RI

5.0(0)
from
$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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Kimberly S.

Full-Time Caregiver

Pascoag, RI

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
3 years experience
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
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...

Care Member says "Kim is amazing. She is punctual, creative and always puts the child’s needs and well-being first. "

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Deborah D.

Direct Support Professional

Cranston, RI

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
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...

Thomas K. says "Wonderful caregiver. Would certainly rehire."

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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $20.00/hr as of June 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

Michele H.

Michele is a very caring, and kind human being, with many years of experience in ALL areas. She would be an asset to any care team!

- Debra B.

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.

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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