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Chrystal is extremely dependable. She was always so flexible with our chaotic schedule. When initially talking to her, she was well spoken

Review for Chrystal B. by Care member

That she is a very good caring person!

Review for Rachel D. by Dora H.

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

Review for Rachel D. by Scott H.

Special needs caregivers in Riverside, RI

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Alana B.


Providence, RI

$15-35/hr9 yrs exp

5.0

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Been caring for clients at an early age, went to school for hands on training in the medical field. Really like the one on one connection in the residential setting, focusing on your needs. How can I help you?
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Chrystal B.


Providence, RI

$25-40/hr10 yrs exp

Hello Parents

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello Moms & Dad's I'm currently seeking a new full time or part time childcare position. I've worked as a Nanny and BabyNurse for long over 15 years, am also a Certified Foster Parent with the state of Rhode Island. My hope is that I can find a great family, where I can offer safety, a peace of mind to your family & a helping...
Chrystal can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Chrystal interviewed with my family and from the first meeting, I got the sense that she loves children and is very comfortable with them. She understands how to reach them on their level. For example, without hesitation, she began speaking to my son about what he...

Stephanie G.

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Rachel D.


Warwick, RI

$17-22/hr8 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, I am writing to apply for the position of Personal Caregiver. As a compassionate and capable individual with more than 7 years of experience providing transportation and assistance to individuals with a variety of needs, I am confident that I am the ideal candidate for the role. I enjoy working with people, and I enjoy...
5.0
"That she is a very good caring person!"

Dora H.

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Rachel D.


Warwick, RI

$18-20/hr8 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

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...
Rachel can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"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 great personality and a positive attitude, responds quickly to messages, takes the job seriously, and arrives...

Scott H.

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Jennifer B.


Warwick, RI

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

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...
Jennifer can also help with: Companionship, meal prep, light cleaning, dementia, errands, hospice services & more
Skills:

CNA

CPR

Home Health Aide

5.0
"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 while we were on vaca. My mom liked Jennifer as well, which is always a big plus, we'd hire her again!"

Kirsten K.

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Jennifer B.


Warwick, RI

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

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...
Jennifer can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

CNA

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"She is so wonderful with our children and they adore her! We are thankful to have found her"

Sarah B.

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Astrid C.


Central Falls, RI

$30-50/hr6 yrs exp

Professional Nanny/ Babysitter /Date Night

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

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...
Astrid can also help with: Carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CNA

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"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"

Jacqueline C.

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Michelle F.


Johnston, RI

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Caring Nanny With 10+ Years Experience

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Michelle and this is my twelvth 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...
Michelle can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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,...

Christine D.

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Brianna G.


Providence, RI

$20/hr3 yrs exp

Educator Looking To Nanny Near Providence!

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...
Brianna can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"I worked alongside Bri in a school setting. She’s patient, kind, and loves children. Her flexibility and grace with each child and/or situation is both admirable and inspiring. "

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Ana A.


Pawtucket, RI

$15-25/hr8 yrs exp

Hello My Name Is Ana How May I Help

I've been a CNA for a little over 8 years now and I love what I do ! I've worked in nursing homes, assisted living memory care facilities , and also private care one-on-one . I'm look forward to hearing from you ! I m here to help any way that I can. Feel free to ask me for my resume or any other questions
5.0
"Ana is very attentive and clean. My boys absolutely loved her. My 2 year old has issues with being aggressive and listening but she handles him well. I wish I would've found her sooner! She cooks and provides them with healthy meals and always finds ways to...

Kayla D.

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Chrystal B.


Providence, RI

$20-25/hr

Personal Caretaker

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi Everyone, my name is Chrystal, I have over 20 years of experience caring for the elderly, special needs individuals, infant babies & children, I've also worked as both a infant & toddler held teacher, am CPR & first aid certified, certified babies nurse as well. I drive my own vehicle, am fully vaccinated and wear my mask. Am...
Chrystal can also help with: Meal prep
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Sofia R.


Warwick, RI

$19-39/hr2 yrs exp

I've been taking care of those for special needs and disabilities for years. I was also a caretaker for my grandmother with dementia for 4+ years. I love creating bond, making sure their quality of life is fulfilling, and giving the best service I can. Message me !
Sofia can also help with: Dementia, transportation, respite care, errands, light cleaning, meal prep & more
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Angelica A.


Providence, RI

$25-33/hr10 yrs exp

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.
Angelica can also help with: Dementia, respite care, hospice services, meal prep, personal care
Skills:

CNA

Licensed Nurse

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Kayla M.


Warwick, RI

$15-18/hr10 yrs exp

Summer Sitter/ Tutor

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...
Kayla can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Susan G.


Providence, RI

$18-25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

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.
Susan can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Sarah K.


Providence, RI

$15-25/hr3 yrs exp

Sarah K.- Providence, RI

I am very passionate about working with people who have disabilities. I grew up with my brother who has Down syndrome and he inspired me to pursue a job in Special Education. I am currently a student at Syracuse University studying Early Childhood Inclusive Special Education. Worked for two summers at the Newport County YMCA...
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Julia A.


Rumford, RI

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced In Elderly Care .also In Special Needs.very Dependable.

I have 15 years experience as a CNA specializing in children with autism, muscular dystrophy, elderly clients with cognitive impairment.
Hello, my name is Susanna! I have 5 years of nanny experience, working with multiple children ages newborn to 14. I also have 2 years of experience working in the school system, teaching physical education for grades pre-k through 6, as well as working as a special needs aid and kindergarten assistant. I am more than happy...
Susanna can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Sarika T.


Pawtucket, RI

$30-35/hr10 yrs exp

Lifetime Caregiver

Hi, I am Sarika. Yes. I have a degree in psychology, I was a certified nurses aide for a number of years, but I'm a firm believer that experience beats theory. My years as a caregiver have educated me in a more rewarding way than college ever could. With my experience at a Skilled Nursing facility combined with my extensive...
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Nancy R.


Cranston, RI

$18-23/hr5 yrs exp

Hello, I've worked with various individuals in there homes and in the community, to help them achieve e there goals have fun and learn to do new things, I'm very tentative patient, enjoy getting involved in things the individuals find important to them.

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