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Sara C.


North Kingstown, RI

$20-30/hr • 2 yrs exp

Individualized Care

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Throughout my young adult life I have worked as a behavioral specialist in families homes attending no to the various needs of clients, My goal is to meet the individual where they and help guide them through tasks and daily activities by identifying their strengths.
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Leilani B.


Portsmouth, RI

$22-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hired by 15 families in your neighborhood

I have many years of childcare experience. I've been hired by 40+ families on this site. I have excellent references. I've been called Mary Poppins because of the bags of activities I bring with me. I do date nights/temporary care while you're visiting the area. Background check done through the Portsmouth Police Dept... CPR-AED...
Leilani can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Brianna B.


Narragansett, RI

$30-35/hr • 1 yrs exp

Caregiver

I'm reliable, hard working, loving and trustworthy. Looking forward to helping a family out. Feel free to message me!
I have spent 2 years volunteering at an elementary school for children with special needs, specifically autism, located in Charlotte NC. It was during this experience that I found a love of psychology and I am now majoring in Psychology and pursuing a career in Pediatric Psychiatry with a focus on helping children with mental...
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Jerilyn G.


Middletown, RI

$30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Coastal Grandma For Hire!

Coastal Grandma for hire! :) Retired (but very active), fun loving, dependable, responsible and very experienced caregiver for your child(ren)! I'll bring my positive, nurturing energy to share with your family! I was a licensed in-home daycare provider for years (when my children were preschool aged), I have lots of experience...
Jerilyn can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Julia A.


Portsmouth, RI

$16-21/hr

Let's Face Challenges Together

I'm a kind, successful, autistic, imaginative college student looking to work with others with challenges in their lives. I have worked with people with different challenges in summer camps and in theater. One of my favorite activities is my inclusive yoga class where I have a chance to exercise and interact with an amazing...
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Shannon C.


Newport, RI

$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Special Needs Assistant

Hi there, my name is Shannon and I am 38 years old. I have more than 20 years of experience in child care and 2 years of college studying Early Childhood Education. I was and still am helping my sister raise her 4 children which one has high functioning ADHD. I also have a nephew who has Asperger's disease and another niece who...
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Amanda O.


North Kingstown, RI

$20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Direct Service Provider

Currently working as a Direct Service Provider at Ocean State Behavioral for the past 10 years. Providing professional care to many families. Plenty of references will agree!
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Ariana R.


Narragansett, RI

$17-30/hr • 2 yrs exp

Hi! My name is Ariana. I am a junior at the University of Rhode Island studying Psychology. I have 2 years of experience in a daycare helping take care of children ages 0-5. Through working at the daycare, I have received Professional Development certificates through RIELDS and the ELC. I also have experience as a substitute...
I have many years of experience working with kids of all ages, and children with special needs. Although it was not paid work, I was the family babysitter and would watch up to 3/4 kids at a time from the age of 12 till now. I also volunteered as a camp staff throughout high school at a horse barn, where I was working with...
Abigail can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Averey H.


Middletown, RI

$20-30/hr • 8 yrs exp

Love Kids & Have Lots Of Experience With All Ages, Including Special Needs Children!

Hi there! My name's Averey, and I am a freshly graduated senior from Marist College. I'm born and raised in Middletown, Rhode island, and have rented in Newport for the past 3 summers. I am a very experienced nanny of all ages (infants - pre-teens). My mom is a labor and delivery nurse at Newport Hospital as well as coordinates...
Averey can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Victoria L.


Middletown, RI

$15/hr • 1 yrs exp

I have worked with special needs through high school and have since I have been out of college. I have assisted in learning, eating, changing, and assisting with bathroom habits.
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Paige W.


North Kingstown, RI

$27-35/hr • 7 yrs exp

Child Care

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...
Paige can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Annie D.


North Kingstown, RI

$15-25/hr • 1 yrs exp

Experienced Physical Therapy Student Available To Help With Special Needs Children/adults

As a physical therapy student, I have a passion for helping others. Specifically, I have a passion for helping those with special needs. I have worked as a Behavioral Specialist in the past for a child on the Autism-Spectrum. I have experience working with children and adults with other disabilities as well. I am friendly,...
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Kara H.


North Kingstown, RI

$16-21/hr • 10 yrs exp

I worked in the behavioral health care field for over 20 years. I have worked with children, adults and elderly with differing disabilities. I have worked in group home, home and inpatient settings. I look forward to working with you!
I am a middle aged professional that currently assists as support staff for a young gentleman with special needs. I also am a caregiver to an elderly woman. (She is now in facility so I visit few times a week.) I have two grown children and worked as a nanny to triplets many years ago.
Shannon can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Megan A.


Narragansett, RI

$20-30/hr • 3 yrs exp

Special Needs Nanny

Hi! My name is Megan, and I am a current psychology student at the University of Rhode Island. For just over three years, I have worked consistently with a special needs 7-year-old. He was born premature, and now struggles with autism, ADHD, and developmental delays. Watching him has also provided me with experience in feeding...
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Emma K.


Newport, RI

$20-30/hr • 1 yrs exp

Hi, I am Emma. I am a sophomore at University. I am a psychology major with a minor in special education and applied behavioral analysis. I have knowledge in Special needs. I have worked with a student in 1st grade before who has autism and is nonverbal. I felt comfortable working with him and helping him with his assistive...
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Jami S.


Portsmouth, RI

$18-25/hr • 7 yrs exp

Reliable, Energetic Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Jami, I am a senior at Roger Williams University. I have been babysitting since I was 13, and children really have my heart. When I'm with babysitting, I like to keep kids active and happy, while staying safe. I make sure to help out wherever I can, such as with meal prep, tidying up around the house, homework,...
Jami can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Shelley M.


Portsmouth, RI

$25-50/hr • 20 yrs exp

With over two decades of personal and professional experience working with children with special needs, I am passionate about fostering children's growth and making a positive impact. My patient and calm demeanor, coupled with my friendly nature, allows me to connect with children and create a safe and stimulating environment...

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