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Anna D.

Patient Nanny Annie :)

Newport, RI

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$15/hr
7 years experience
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
meal prep
carpooling
+ 1 more
Lovingly cooked, cleaned, played with, transported, educated, and cared for young children ages 3 months and up, for up to 25 hours a week, 5 days a week. I tutor and assist with assignments like math, science, reading, spelling etc. I carefully follow parents instructions regarding schedules, chores, and free time! I also have...
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Portsmouth, RI

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$15/hr
Light cleaning
I'd describe my personality as kind, imaginative, and trustworthy. I like working with kids because I enjoy being a mentor. I'm looking for a job that will give me more experience, preferably with special needs individuals I started working with kids when I was in middle school. In my spare time, I like to act, listen to...
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Portsmouth, RI

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$25/hr
20 years experience
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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Portsmouth, RI

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$17/hr
2 years experience
I use to volunteer with children/teens ages 6-17 at a summer camp for 4 years while I was in high-school. The disabilities ranged, both cognitive and physical.
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Let's Face Challenges Together

Portsmouth, RI

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$16/hr
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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Special Needs Assistant

Newport, RI

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$15/hr
10 years experience
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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Master's In Child Dev With 20+ Yrs Experience

Newport, RI

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
For the past 20 plus years I have been working with young children (both with special needs and typically developing) and their families in a variety of settings and roles. I have experience as a lead teacher in an infant and toddler classroom, as a developmental specialist and home visitor with an early intervention program,...
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Reliable, Energetic Nanny

Portsmouth, RI

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$18/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
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,...
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Tiverton, RI

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$16/hr
3 years experience
I have experiance in babysitting for families over the tiverton to newport area. Assitionally I have worked as a swimming intructor and know safe handling techniques as well as pool safety for children.
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Full-time Nanny/care-giver

Newport, RI

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$30/hr
10 years experience
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
I graduated from Keene State College. My work with children includes full-time teaching, nannying, babysitting, camp counseling, dance instruction, one-on-one work with students with special needs, work with at-risk youth, and youth development volunteer programs. I am dedicated, driven, and passionate when it comes to engaging...
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Caring For Others

Jamestown, RI

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Special needs is rewarding and challenging. My lifelong experience in nursing all ages and disabilities allows me to give 100% attention to the special needs of all ages.
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Part-Time Babysitter

Warwick, RI

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
+ 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

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
craft assistance
carpooling
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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Childcare, Eldercare, Special Needs

Westport, MA

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
+ 1 more
I have raised three exceptionally bright, creative, generous and kind children who are happy, thriving and living around the world: Greece, Netherland, NYC. I have an innate desire to nurture and care for other young people. I guess some of us never lose that sense of joy and pure delight at seeing children grow and blossom,...

Sarah W. says "Barbara has taken care of my son every other Friday for about nine months. My work schedule changed and I no longer need the extra help, but any family...

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Warwick, RI

5.0(1)
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$18/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
meal prep
carpooling
+ 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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Part-time Caregiver

Warwick, RI

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Hospice services
errands
dementia
light cleaning
companionship
+ 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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Caregiver

Warwick, RI

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hospice services
errands
dementia
light cleaning
companionship
+ 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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Fun Thoughtful Caregiver

North Kingstown, RI

5.0(1)
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$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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Part-time Caregiver

Warwick, RI

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
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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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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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $21.00/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 Middletown, RI

Special Needs Caregivers in Middletown, RI are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 4 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

Kiah M.

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...

- Joni C.

Mary B.

Mary was amazing!!!! Kind and easy going. She is knowledgeable and trustworthy. She took excellent care of my severely autistic son and my...

- Liz D.

Barbara W.

Barbara has taken care of my son every other Friday for about nine months. My work schedule changed and I no longer need the extra help,...

- Sarah W.

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