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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Johnston, RI
The average rate is $19/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years
Special needs caregivers in Johnston, RI
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Hello, my name is Michelle and this is my tenth 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...
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"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...
Reviewed by Christine D.
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I am an active 'almost senior' and mother of six adults and "Mimi" to 15 grandchildren. I have two dogs, love to craft, crochet and garden. I also love to bake and thrift shop.
I am experienced in child care of all ages and have a grandson with special needs. I am active in my church and ran a church nursery for 18 years. I...
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"We were very lucky to have Michele’s help caring for our son over the past year, three days per week, from the time he was 9-21 months. She is an experienced child care provider who is always positive,...
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I started my experience with children who have special needs at the Groden School. I was working with students who had autism and were non-verbal. I have also worked closely with a student who has cerebral palsy and primarily uses a wheel chair.
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My name is Brian and I am a 51-year-old male. I worked for 4 years for people that have developmental delays. I have worked with all degrees of developmental delays. I love working with and helping people! I have two years experience working with two children that had Autism. I took them places to have fun and I really loved...
Kassandra A.
Johnston, RI
$25-30/hr • 4 yrs exp
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I have been a behavior technician since 2016. I have experience working with children and adults on the spectrum and related disorders. I also have experience with Non verbal and aggressive behavior. I have done ABA for five years and truly enjoy what I do. Compassion and hard work comes with providing great care.
Toni F.
Johnston, RI
$15-20/hr
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I am a 35-year-old mom of a 9-year-old little girl and a step-mom to 13-year-old boy. I am also a Girl Scout Troop Leader.
I am currently looking for a nanny or babysitting job. I was recently laid off. I have babysat many of my cousins and my nephew, sometimes for days at a time when their parents went on vacation. I also have...
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Hello my name is Adrienne and I am 41 years old. I have over four years working with special needs children. I have worked with all varying levels of Autism spectrum. I am responsible, loving, trusting, mature, patient, compassionate, responsible and loyal. I get along great with kids! I have over 28 years of experience working...
Nathalie M.
Johnston, RI
$25-50/hr • 4 yrs exp
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Hi my name is Nathalie, I'm 25 years old & I've been working with disabled & elderly individuals for about 2 years now. I have been working through an app named PapaPal & it has been amazing but very inconsistent income. I have experience in providing all types of care including companionship, technology assistance, exercise...
Tiffany E.
Johnston, RI
$20-30/hr • 8 yrs exp
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Creative, compassionate, and responsible sitter with over 8 years of experience, excited to deliver child care excellence for the right family. Skilled in tutoring, homeschooling, CPR and First Aid training, and experience with special needs individuals. Have worked as a sitter for numerous families through the years, as a camp...
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Hi my name is Cris. I am an ECE teacher having taught PreK, Kindergarten, and grade 2. As a teacher, I have had students that were diabetic, had ADD, ADHD, and celiac disease. I have been able to handle all of those situations. I have also had students that were on the autism spectrum. When working together with parents, I feel...
Julia T.
Pawtucket, RI
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Home Health Aid, Medication Technician, Phlebotomist
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My name is Julia, and I have been a caregiver for the past 16 years. I am a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Home Health Aid, Medication Technician, and Phlebotomist. I am passionate about the caregiving work that I do. I have experience caring for people of all ages, and have worked on cases that are complex. I have take care...
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"Julia was hired by the family of my best friend for hospice care. It was an extremely difficult and exhausting assignment, physically, mentally and emotionally. Julia was nothing short of an angel. Her care...
Reviewed by Susan L.
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Hello! My name is Emily and I would love to be welcomed into your home to care for your children. I am a certified teacher on summer break, so my availability is wide. I have experience with children ages 2 months to 15 years old. I'm used to caring for multiple children, and I've had dogs all my life so pets won't be a problem....
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"Emily was amazing with my two kids. I couldn’t have gone back to work without knowing they were going to be well taken care of, and Emily made that happen. Can’t recommend her enough!"
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My name is Priscilla. I have been in child care field for 12 years. I love all sorts of children with different ages! Because of this experience and my educational background I charge a minimum of $25h.
I am looking for summer time jobs, evenings, or weekends. If given enough notice I can work from 4:15-10p on week days....
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"Priscilla was great with our one year old son, and even offered to stay later than we intended when our event ran late. She was great with him, and we will definitely be using her again!!"
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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...
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I am 29 years old, I have had a few care jobs in my lifetime. I love to out help others, especially those whom are elderly or individuals with special needs. Currently I am direct support professional, something I find very rewarding! In the past, I've worked with a 76-year-old man who had a spinal injury, extremely limited...
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"Because she filled out all her paperwork showed me that she is interested in this job. And I do believe that she is a real good candidate "
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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...
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"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"
Reviewed by Jacqueline C.
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I have 10 years of experience. I started as a mothers helper and moved up to reoccurring babysitting. I also worked as an after school aide for third and 4th graders for a year in high school. Moving on to college I started working at a daycare. I worked at this daycare for 2. 5 years and mostly worked with ages 1-2-year-olds. I...
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"Julia watched our 20 month old son when we were in town for a wedding. She was on time and professional. She sent updates and got him to fall asleep at bedtime even though he missed his nap. Overall great!"
Reviewed by Mary B.
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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...
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"Jennifer is punctual, dependable, caring, and attentive. She is very compassionate and always puts the needs of others in front of her own."
Reviewed by Aaron L.
Mary B.
Providence, RI
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
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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...
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"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...
Reviewed by Liz D.
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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...
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"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!"
Reviewed by Debra B.
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Johnston, RI
Michelle F.
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, warm and has a myriad of experience...
- Christine D.
Michele M.
5.0
We were very lucky to have Michele’s help caring for our son over the past year, three days per week, from the time he was 9-21 months. She is an experienced child care provider who is always positive, incredibly reliable, and has great attention to detail. When Michele first started, our son...
- Care member
Julia T.
5.0
Julia was hired by the family of my best friend for hospice care. It was an extremely difficult and exhausting assignment, physically, mentally and emotionally. Julia was nothing short of an angel. Her care and compassion for L was incredible - more than anyone could have hoped for. Her...
- Susan L.
Emily H.
5.0
Emily was amazing with my two kids. I couldn’t have gone back to work without knowing they were going to be well taken care of, and Emily made that happen. Can’t recommend her enough!
- Care member
Priscilla D.
5.0
Priscilla was great with our one year old son, and even offered to stay later than we intended when our event ran late. She was great with him, and we will definitely be using her again!!
- Care member
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