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Alana B.

CNA/Special Needs/Childcare/Errands/Transportation/Housekeeping

Providence, RI

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Errands
companionship
light cleaning
meal prep
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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College Educated In Special Needs

Warwick, RI

5.0(0)
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$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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Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Home Health Aid, Medication Technician, Phlebotomist

Pawtucket, RI

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience
Live-in home care
dementia
respite care
visiting nurse
hospice services
+ 1 more
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...

Care Member says "Julia is an outstanding caretaker. She took care of my mother who had complex medical issues and needed 24/7 care. Julia was kind, caring, and highly...

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Warwick, RI

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
3 years experience
I have been employed with The Homestead Group in RI which is a service program for children with special needs. I have worked with a 5-years-old girl who is language delayed. I also have experience working with an adult with Downs syndrome through Options RI and working with children with varying levels of autism. I am not an...

Linda W. says "She is terrific with kids and a delight to be around."

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Available For Housekeeping, Meals, Errands, Companionship, Appointments Etc.

Cranston, RI

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
8 years experience
Errands
companionship
light cleaning
meal prep
dementia
+ 1 more
I have experience 8 years. I've worked with children with special need. I help out with anything that needs to be done. I'm a great cook and clean. The people I worked with I bathe, prepare meals, laundry, house work etc. I am currently the HR Director of a Homecare angency in Warwick, RI.

Candice M. says "Vondell is a kind, hardworking, reliable women. She has a big heart, and treats everyone like family. All around great person. Highly recommend. "

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Professional Nanny/ Babysitter /Date Night

Central Falls, RI

4.0(1)
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$30/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Grocery shopping
carpooling
swimming supervision
travel
craft assistance
+ 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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Educator Looking To Nanny Near Providence!

Providence, RI

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
3 years experience
Light cleaning
craft assistance
travel
grocery shopping
meal prep
Hi, my name is Bri! I currently work as a teachers assistant and have been working with students with special needs for about 3 years. I am looking for new opportunities to work more intimately with families outside the classroom! I have CPR and First Aid training as well as reliable transportation. I am trained in various...

Care Member says "Bri worked with my special needs daughter for over 2 years. She was patient and energetic, the perfect combination for my daughter. Bri took the...

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Manville, RI

5.0(1)
from
$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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Part-Time Babysitter

Warwick, RI

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Light cleaning
carpooling
swimming supervision
travel
craft assistance
+ 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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Providence, RI

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
dementia
respite care
hospice services
personal care
I have 10+ years of experience. I can help with Home Care and Hospice Services. I can also do care for special needs and disabilities.
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Childcare Professional With Over 10 Year's Experience

Providence, RI

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$22/hr
10 years experience
Grocery shopping
meal prep
I have experience with owning my own at home daycare for over 10 years to have now transitioned to full time work in education with special needs children. I have experience from newborn through school age preparing meals, light cleaning, diaper changes, bathing, reading, playtime, and overall TLC. I'm easygoing, a people...
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Providence, RI

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$18/hr
1 year experience
Hospice services
dementia
live-in home care
meal prep
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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Smithfield, RI

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$15/hr
9 years experience
Light cleaning
carpooling
travel
craft assistance
meal prep
I have worked babysitting and professionally with kids. I love to read and do anything creative. I have an associates degree, where I took many pediatric courses. I have a lot of experience with individuals who are medically fragile, have special needs and behavioral difficulties. I have a background in education and I love to...
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Hope, RI

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$17/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
meal prep
I have worked with children for most of my adult life. I am a mom to 3 adult sons. As a nurse I have worked with a wide range of children with special needs. I am also a proud much older sister to five younger siblings and absolutely considered the favorite auntie to over 10 little ones!
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Providence, RI

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$25/hr
2 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
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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West Warwick, RI

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
carpooling
grocery shopping
meal prep
Currently a CNA having worked with the elderly population with dementia/Alzheimer's. Previous shift supervisor at a memory care facility. Watching my 2 yr grandson and his special needs younger brother 2 days a week . I'm also a certified medication tech for the last 20 yrs .
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Cranston, RI

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$15/hr
I Do not have a degree in special education but do have experience with it. I have an aunt with Down syndrome and love hanging out with her when I get to. I also worked as a teacher assistant one-on-one with an autistic 8th grader and worked 3 years as a behavior specialist in Pawtucket.
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Manville, RI

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$20/hr
10 years experience
I've been in the human service field for almost 25 years and have experience working with adults and children with developmental disabilities. I've worked in a direct care role but have been managing group homes for the last 16 years although I often step in and assist with direct care, cooking, outings and any other areas where...
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A Hard Worker

North Providence, RI

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$22/hr
Hi! My name is Fernanda and I have been working with kids more than 5 years. I am really patient and I learn really fast. The past few months I have been babysitting, cleaning houses, dog sitting, etc. My dad back my home country has diabetes and for a lot of years I took care of him and his blood tests, refills, help him walk...
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Providence, RI

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
Hi There, My name is Lizz and I have over 10 years of experience working with children. I started off my education career as a camp counselor for the YMCA, from there I worked at numerous daycares and preschools. I recieved my bachelor's degree from Worcester State University in 2016 for Early Childhood Education with a minor in...

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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $18.33/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 Johnston, RI

Special Needs Caregivers in Johnston, RI are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 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

Julia T.

Julia is an outstanding caretaker. She took care of my mother who had complex medical issues and needed 24/7 care. Julia was kind, caring,...

- Care member

Leslie H.

She is terrific with kids and a delight to be around.

- Linda W.

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