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Samantha P.

Monday-Friday Caregiver

Saunderstown, RI

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$10/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
travel
carpooling
meal prep
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I have over 15 years of experience taking care children of various ages. My core focus for the last decade has been within a childcare center setting with ages ranging from 3 months to 5 years old. A former toddler teacher who transitioned into a building wide curriculum coordinator and evaluation specialist as I finished my...
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Middletown, RI

5.0(1)
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$28/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 9 families in your area
Craft assistance
travel
carpooling
meal prep
light cleaning
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I have a B. A in psychology and have my M. S in psychology and currently in a doctor of physical therapy program. I have worked as a educational technician for children with special needs children whether it may be purely behavioral or autism (verbal and nonverbal- ages 1. 5-7) and have baby sat & been a nanny for families with...

Megan F. says "Victoria was very accommodating and was able to help us while we were in town for a wedding. She was able to care for our two kids under two years of age....

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North Kingstown, RI

5.0(1)
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$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
meal prep
light cleaning
travel
Hi! I am an early-retired RN who has returned to her roots providing safe, developmentally focused and fun child care! I have 30 plus years in nursing that led me into administration and life-span healthcare, but my first love has always been caring for and having fun with children of all sizes and abilities. I've done...

Jules H. says "Terri started with our family when my son was 6 weeks old. He had colic so he was a difficult baby. She has always been so cheerful and calm around him and...

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Ready For All Tutor, Child, And Pet Needs!

North Kingstown, RI

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
travel
meal prep
Hi I'm Abigail! I'm a very energetic and outgoing person in between career jobs looking to be your go to for tutoring, child care, pet sitting, etc. I have a MS degree with tutoring experience, have been babysitting since I was 16, have working with kids with special needs, and love animals! For the last year, I have been...

Care Member says "Abigail was communicative, patient, fearless, and very kind. "

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Newport, RI

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$25/hr
5 years experience
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
Hi! I'm Rowan, and caregiving has always been a big part of who I am. Growing up with a twin brother on the autism spectrum taught me the value of patience, understanding, and celebrating everyone's unique abilities. That experience inspired me to pursue a degree in Social Work, where I've continued learning how to support and...
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North Kingstown, RI

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Grocery shopping
carpooling
meal prep
light cleaning
travel
I have been working with children for 10 years now. I went from babysitting/nannying to daycare to now working in the school system part time as a physical therapist assistant. I have experience with special needs children and medically compromised. I am hoping to find part time hours throughout the week.
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Newport, RI

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$19/hr
5 years experience
Light cleaning
errands
meal prep
live-in home care
transportation
I have experience working with the elderly for over 5 years as I was a direct support staff at a day program for adults with special needs, who were also elderly. I'm highly empathetic and caring, and I want clients to be comfortable and safe. I'm also a good listener and pay attention to the needs of others and am a great...
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Master's In Child Dev With 20+ Yrs Experience

Newport, RI

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$30/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
carpooling
meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
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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North Kingstown, RI

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$16/hr
10 years experience
Former lead preschool teacher, have taught elementary special education, experienced with children on the spectrum and ABA.
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Individualized Care

North Kingstown, RI

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$20/hr
2 years experience
Throughout my young adult life I have worked as a behavioral specialist in families homes attending no to the various needs of clients, My goal is to meet the individual where they and help guide them through tasks and daily activities by identifying their strengths.
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Narragansett, RI

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$25/hr
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
I am a middle aged professional that currently assists as support staff for a young gentleman with special needs. I also am a caregiver to an elderly woman. (She is now in facility so I visit few times a week.) I have two grown children and worked as a nanny to triplets many years ago.
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Experienced Nursing Student

Jamestown, RI

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$20/hr
2 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
Hi, I'm a second year nursing student set to graduate this coming spring. (May 2026) My CPR and BLS certifications are up to date. I have 2 years of professional experience working as a nanny, after school teacher, substitute and camp counselor at St. Micheal's country day school. I have also taken care of some of the...
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East Greenwich, RI

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$18/hr
10 years experience
Grocery shopping
travel
craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Experienced childcare provider. Retired nonprofit executive ready to return to my first love "child care." Willing to support family needs and provide safe, fun, and educational care. I have experience as a before and afterschool director. I've worked one on one with a special needs child for 8 years during all out of school...
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Kingston, RI

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$15/hr
8 years experience
Craft assistance
carpooling
meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
Hi my name is Amanda but prefer to go by I use they them pronouns. I would say I'm very understanding and fun and adventurous! I have many years of experience in caring for others with special needs and young children including infants. As a child I grew up with my older sister who has a developmental disability and epilepsy so...
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Child Care

North Kingstown, RI

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$27/hr
7 years experience
Grocery shopping
carpooling
light cleaning
Loving and empathetic young mom with many years of child care experience including nannying and daycare facilities. Experience with newborn-school age as well as children/adults with special needs. Able to do light housekeeping/chores as well as carpooling and pickup/drop offs. Time/pay rate flexible! Bonus if I can bring my...
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Kingston, RI

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$19/hr
4 years experience
Nurturing children and witnessing their growth is a true passion of mine. My four years of babysitting experience have solidified my desire to positively impact young lives. I'm patient, friendly, and follow the parents' lead when enforcing household rules. I provide regular updates via text or phone call, and I am happy to...
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Wakefield, RI

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$28/hr
8 years experience
Hi! My name is Jaliyah and I'm a 27-year-old mother to one amazing baby. I genuinely love working with children and have several years of experience, including caring for babies and youth with special needs and behavioral needs. Families describe me as energetic, patient, and dependable. In my free time, I'm usually with my...
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Experienced Caretaker

North Kingstown, RI

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$22/hr
3 years experience
I worked 6 years of early childhood education with kids that had a range of abilities. More recently I worked as a paraprofessional for 3 years in an Elementary school. Prior to my work as a paraprofessional I worked a few years as a direct personal care worker for patients with both physical and intellectual differences. I have...
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2015 Summer Vacation Care

East Greenwich, RI

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$27/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
HelIo! My name is Robyn. I am 62 years young and love working with families and children! I majored in elementary/minor in special education. Now living in East Greenwich, RI. I've worked with a Care. com family for 7 years in Gettysburg, PA. I've worked as a Director of Day Program for adults with disabilities. I've been a...
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Full-time Nanny/care-giver

Newport, RI

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$30/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
carpooling
travel
swimming supervision
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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  • The average post rate is $10.00/hr as of December 2025

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

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

Victoria L.

Victoria was very accommodating and was able to help us while we were in town for a wedding. She was able to care for our two kids under two...

- Megan F.

Theresa M.

Terri started with our family when my son was 6 weeks old. He had colic so he was a difficult baby. She has always been so cheerful and calm...

- Jules H.

Abigail E.

Abigail was communicative, patient, fearless, and very kind.

- Care member

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