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I found that I was passionate about teaching special needs children during my internship in college. I worked with special needs children for 3 years including working one on one with a child with Down Syndrome in his home for two years.
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- $18/hr
9 years experience
Meal prep
carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
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Hi I'm Savannah and I'm a 2019 high school graduate. I've just returned from living in the UK for 6 months working as an Au Pair! I currently work at a daycare as the head preschool teacher and was the head infant teacher before I made my move to the UK. I've worked there for 3 years :)
I started working with children at a young...
Chelsie F. says "Savannah is a close family friend who has cared for my daughter multiple times. She is amazing with my daughter! My daughter loved her every time she...
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- $25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
Experienced educated professional available for caregiving positions. I have experience with all ages & special needs individuals. I have over 15 years experience providing all levels of care for individuals from birth till advanced stages of life. I have experience from School Readiness Programs to group homes with individuals...
Care Member says "Heather was very reliable and provided excellent care to my son. I requested her help in a pinch and I won’t hesitate to request her help again"
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- $23/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 9 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
I am a mother of one and grandmother of two. I have worked as a professional nanny for many years after working as a legal assistant. I have had many long-term positions - newborns, twin infants, toddler/preschool, school-age and special needs; I am blessed to still see the former families.
I am CPR/First Aid/AED certified (a...
Care Member says "Joanne was my saving grace. She was absolutely wonderful with my 2 daughters (now 6 and 13) while she was with us. Unfortunately kids grow up, but we...
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- $20/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Dementia
light cleaning
live-in home care
My name is Denise. I began my care-taking career by taking care of my father, a disabled Korean war vet with PTSD. Years later my mother was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and diabetes. I treasured caring for her until the end of her journey. I also raised three children with special needs. Through these experiences I realized...
Lori S. says "I have met dozens of caregivers over the past five years since my mom has needed full-time help. I can say without hesitation that Denise is on my "A List"...
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- $22/hr
27 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have worked as a professional nanny for over 20 years after working as a legal assistant. I am also a mother and grandmother of two, both attending college. I am originally from Washington State with residency in Connecticut for 13 years; I currently, occasionally take care of the sweetest little boy with autism. It has been a...
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- $17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Since taking early retirement late last year, I have been helping my dad (age 94) and his wife. My dad has had increased difficulty getting around and had lost a good deal of his short term memory. I've helped with meal preparation, cleaning, and I have driven them to medical appointments and helped them with errands. I have...
Light cleaning
meal prep
*Part-Time Summer Care Available* Hey there, my name is Savannah & I'm a professional, private Nanny and I've been caring for children since I was a teenager. I'm an experienced Infant/Toddler/Pre-K Teacher. I'm also a Mother to a wonderful pre-teen. I currently have 2 families I Nanny for part-time and I'm looking for one more...
Joanna B. says "Savannah is a classroom teacher at my agency. She is unflappable. Her calm is contagious. One of her greatest traits is how she can really quickly “get”...
I have been a caregiver for over 20 years. I have many years of experience I worked with visiting nurses, hospice, rehabilitation etc. I am very easy-going very easy to get along with and take pride in my work. I have experience with ADLs I am CPR, first aid, EpiPen, med certified.
Light cleaning
carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
travel
Hello! My name is Deijah and I am 22 years old. I currently work as a Behavioral Support Assistant at George J. West Elementary School in Providence, Rhode Island for 2nd grade. I am the oldest of 4 and have a dog and a chinchilla. I am a certified Teachers Assistant with experience with high level special needs students and...
Hospice services
companionship
dementia
errands
light cleaning
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I have been caring for seniors, special needs, for 40 years. I have worked in nursing homes, in home care, private in home care, live-in care. Tasks include am care, pm care, meal prep, feeding, bathing, dressing, toileting, transportation, light house keeping, laundry, food shopping, companionship, I am very passionate about...
Meal prep
carpooling
grocery shopping
light cleaning
I have been babysitting since I was 13. I am 13 and 16 years older than my siblings and have been babysitting them their whole lives. I also am currently a paraprofessional in a special need elementary classroom so I have a range of experience of working with children of different ages and needs. I am comfortable enforcing and...
Hello, my name is Lexi Joy ! I'm a reliable, energetic, patient, loving person. I have been in the caregiving field for over 10 years and have a lot of experience in all types of care, including care for children, seniors, and adults/ children with autism/ development & intellectual disabilities.
I have experience working as...
Work as a PATH Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor for a Special Needs Riding Program. Also have worked as a Personal Care Attendant through Cerebral Palsy of Massachusetts.
Craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
I have 10+ years experience as an instructional assistant in an elementary school working with children from ages 3 to 11, including special needs. I have 2 grown children and a grandchild that that is approaching 5 that I've cared for until he started daycare.
I am looking for a long term position in which I am able to watch...
Over the past few years I've had amazing experiences being able to support people with developmental/intellectual disabilities including non-verbal. For over a year I help others work on their life/social skills to help them progress and work on their own personal goals.
Carpooling
craft assistance
With 20 years of experience nurturing young minds, I'm eager to bring my passion for childcare to your family. My background in Early Childhood Education, combined with my experience as a Teacher and center director, has equipped me with the skills to create engaging and educational experiences for children of all ages, from...
Meal prep
carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
For over 20 years, I've enjoyed working with children with and without mental and physical disabilities. I've worked as a babysitter and a nanny in the childrens homes, a 1:1 paraprofessional in class rooms for Autistic and other special needs from 3 - 18 yrs old. I've assisted foster parents with children needing medical care....
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- $23/hr
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
Hi, I'm Judith and very enthusiastic in child care. I am a regular teacher / Special Needs with over 5 years experience as a nanny of ages 4- 9. I also possess a Pediatric First Aid Certificate.
I believe every child is unique and deserves to be supported in their growth and development, and I enjoy helping them learn and grow...
Hi, I have worked with children with Autism in a professional and babysitting setting. It has been a rewarding job that I enjoy very much. I look forward to seeing the kids grow and learn and helping them along the way.
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Savannah C.
Savannah is a close family friend who has cared for my daughter multiple times. She is amazing with my daughter! My daughter loved her...
- Chelsie F.
Heather K.
Heather was very reliable and provided excellent care to my son. I requested her help in a pinch and I won’t hesitate to request her help...
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Joann R.
Joanne was my saving grace. She was absolutely wonderful with my 2 daughters (now 6 and 13) while she was with us. Unfortunately kids grow...
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