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Priscilla D.

College Educated In Special Needs

Warwick, RI

5.0(0)
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$25/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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CNA/Special Needs/Childcare/Errands/Transportation/Housekeeping

Providence, RI

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
17 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
hospice services
meal prep
errands
dementia
+ 1 more
I love caring for people, assisting in daily life activities, getting to try new things. My passion to do healthcare began at the age of 16, and I have worked with a variety of a person's needs for 17 years. Daily hygiene care, hoyer lift system, senior care, Alzheimer, handicap, etc. Let me know what I can do for you, or your...

Care Member says "Alana is very kind and caring. She goes above and beyond to be helpful in anyway. "

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Reliable Caring PCA

Cranston, RI

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Respite care
personal care
hospice services
dementia
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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Part-time Caregiver

Warwick, RI

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Light cleaning
hospice services
meal prep
errands
dementia
+ 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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PCA/Part-time Caregiver

Warwick, RI

5.0(0)
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$15/hr
10 years experience
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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Manville, RI

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello my name is Neliy I been a CNA for 20 years now. I am very passionate of what I do. I have worked with children/disabled children and elders. I am a very outgoing person, High energy and positive.

Thomas K. says "Neily is great! She came on time, with short notice, and stayed a little over the allotted time! Also very friendly and personable. I will definitely hire...

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Providence, RI

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$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
Hi my name is Susan, I am a mother of 5 and grandmother of 4 till recently I worked with special needs and now I work with an older couple part time. I have 40 years of experience, with children.
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Part-Time And Summertime Care Available

Providence, RI

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
I worked in my own home daycare for 8 years. I cared for children ages 1 month to the teen years. I am currently a teacher's assistant in providence where I help students with special needs. In my earlier years, I worked for park and recreation departments and also summer camps. I currently work in a public school and have had...
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Providence, RI

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$19/hr
2 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
travel
grocery shopping
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Medical Assistant and licensed CNA with pediatric and special needs experience. CPR/BLS certified. Patient, attentive, and safety-focused. Experienced with infants, toddlers, and school-age children. Available for daytime, evening, and overnight care.
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Coming Back To The Playground

Pawtucket, RI

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$22/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I'm an animal lover, non-smoker and am willing to do light house work. Whether it's a baby, a child with special needs, multiple toddlers, or siblings of varying ages, I feel confident that can provide the kind of service you are looking for. I have spent the majority of my life working with children I was a mother's helper...
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East Providence, RI

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Respite care
meal prep
transportation
light cleaning
hospice services
+ 1 more
Hello I have had many years of experience with child care and caring for the elderly . I myself have 15 grandchildren . I also have worked in child care setting and elder care for many years . I started my career in high school in Vic for child care . I continued on going to school for early childhood education then switched to...
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Providence, RI

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$25/hr
2 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
As a nurturing caregiver with two years of experience, my passion lies in fostering children's growth and positively impacting their lives. My background includes some college coursework in early child development, as well as First Aid and CPR training. I'm also experienced in caring for children with special needs. My approach...
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Providence, RI

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$18/hr
1 year experience
Live-in home care
light cleaning
meal prep
hospice services
errands
+ 1 more
During my first year from high school I worked for people with special needs and I currently care for my grandfather who has Alzheimer's . I love being compassionate and supportive person for whoever.
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Part-Time Caregiver With A Masters In Occupational Therapy

Providence, RI

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$15/hr
7 years experience
Travel
craft assistance
carpooling
Hi! My name is Annie and I am a newly graduated occupational therapist! I will be moving to Massachussetts in July but I am looking to do some part-time babysitting until then! I love kids and have experience with toddlers up to young adults. I have worked with a variety of young people with special needs including cerebral...
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East Providence, RI

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$20/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Respite care
personal care
My name is Maria and I am a warm and caring person who enjoys helping others. I have 5 years of experience taking care of seniors with and with out special needs. I help with dressing, feeding, errands, light house keeping, medication reminders, and companionship. I am available for overnights, week nights and weekends day and...
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Summer Sitter/ Tutor

Warwick, RI

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
Hello! My name is Kayla . I am a teacher in Woonsocket but I am looking for summer work as a babysitter/tutor. I have over 10 years of experience working with children from ages 3-12. I have babysat, worked in special needs classrooms and taught elementary and middle school. I am also certified in first aid/ CPR and I used to...
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Care Giver

Warwick, RI

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$15/hr
4 years experience
Transportation
meal prep
light cleaning
errands
dementia
Hello, My name is Barbara. I have had experiences most of my life caring for others. I grew up helping with my special needs brother Michael who is truly awesome. I am a mother of two grown adults. I cared for my husband for three years who had a very aggressive cancer. I have recently worked with a lovely gentlemen in his late...
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Baby Sitter

Providence, RI

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$15/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
My name is Cassandra. I am 31 years old and am available for night/weekend babysitting. I currently work full time, hybrid. I have cared for several families over the past 10 years. I worked as a live-in nanny in Atlanta for 2 years. I have been a full time Summer nanny for several families. One was a family of three (two...
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Cranston, RI

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
travel
light cleaning
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hi there, my name is Dani and I am a 32-year-old Occupational Therapist (OTR/L) and have worked in the field of special needs care for 10+ years as an Applied Behavioral Analysis teacher and Registered Behavioral Technician, in both school and home settings. I am a compassionate and patient caregiver with strong experience...
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Riverside, RI

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$18/hr
10 years experience
I am a mom to two boys aged 6 and 10. I live in Riverside, RI. I have been an occupational therapist assistant for 10 years and just obtained my masters in Occupational Therapy- currently studying for my boards certification. One of my fieldwork rotations was at a children's outpatient clinic working with kiddos with special...
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  • The average post rate is $19.29/hr as of January 2026

Recent special needs caregiver reviews from local parents in Johnston, RI

Special Needs Caregivers in Johnston, RI are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

Alana B.

Alana is very kind and caring. She goes above and beyond to be helpful in anyway.

- Care member

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.

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