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Jordan F.

Cumberland, RI

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$21/hr
5 years experience
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I am interested in helping with all types of care. Child care, pet care, transportation, senior care. I have multiple years of experience with transportation for children with special needs as well as pet care.
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I Love To Make Children Laugh. I Love To Engage In Their Interests.

Manville, RI

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$15/hr
20 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
craft assistance
travel
+ 1 more
I'd describe my personality as easy going, patience and trustworthy. I've been a caregiver all my life, I started babysitting at age 13. I have 3 children of my own, one with special needs. In my career I was Certified Nursing Assistant for over 20 yrs. In Nursing Homes and most recent Rhode Island Hospital. CNA'S in hospitals...
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Woonsocket, RI

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$20/hr
7 years experience
Transportation
meal prep
light cleaning
With seven years of experience dedicated to supporting adults and seniors, I'm passionate about promoting their well-being and independence. I approach caregiving with a professional and detail-oriented mindset. My experience includes home health, light housekeeping, meal preparation, and transportation. I incorporate memory...
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Caring, Nurturing Caregiver

Johnston, RI

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$15/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
My name is Brian and I am a 51-year-old male. I worked for 4 years for people that have developmental delays. I have worked with all degrees of developmental delays. I love working with and helping people! I have two years experience working with two children that had Autism. I took them places to have fun and I really loved...
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Nurse and Senior Assistant

Pawtucket, RI

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$8/hr
1 year experience
Light cleaning
live-in home care
meal prep
errands
respite care
+ 1 more
I'm a good professional patient lovely and respectful. I like working with adults special needs...
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Cumberland, RI

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$18/hr
10 years experience
Certified speech-language pathologist with infant-high school aged experience looking to support families with overnight and respite care. I have been an SLP for 8 years (primarily 14 months-15-year-olds), a teaching assistant at an Autism day/residential school for 1 year, and have extensive babysitting, nannying, and special...
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Providence, RI

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$18/hr
3 years experience
Hi! I am a very dependable hard working mother of four. Have cared for all my nieces and nephews since the age of 11. Have a medical background as a Certified Nurses Assistant and Medical Assistant. CPR/First Aid/BLS trained. I enjoy working with children and like to make them happy.
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Behavioral Specialist And Treatment Coordinator.

Cumberland, RI

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$58/hr
10 years experience
Providing awareness, professional in person/online support, education, and strategies to cope with the challenges and opportunities that transpire every day. Challenges and opportunities transpire every day in learning activities and social interactions. How we think about and respond to these situations affects their ability to...
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North Scituate, RI

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$25/hr
30 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
craft assistance
travel
+ 1 more
Hi! I have served as a mother's helper for many years for a family. I enjoyed helping the family with meal prep, bringing the children to activities, doing tasks around the house such as watering plants, etc. and errands for the family as picking up prescriptions or taking the car for a wash. I take directions well, am flexible,...
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Special Needs Extra Help

North Smithfield, RI

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$15/hr
5 years experience
I am going to elementary ed/special ed and have experience working with students who have special needs
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Providence, RI

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$15/hr
2 years experience
Hi there! I am a college student with a passion for child development. I am currently studying psychology and have obtained a TA certification, a field that I have been working in part time since graduating high school. I have quite a bit of experience working with special needs children in IEP/SPED classrooms but I am more than...
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Positive Communicator With EMT License

Providence, RI

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hello, I'm Clarissa :) I have 10 years of experience in babysitting and with up to 3 children at a time. I have a Master of Public Health degree from Brown University and a bachelor's degree from UC Davis in Genetics + Genomics and Spanish. I was previously EMT certified and CPR certified for over 6 years. I have volunteered in...
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Providence, RI

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$19/hr
Caring and patient caregiver with 30+ years of experience, including working with children with special needs. Experienced in creating a safe, supportive environment and assisting with daily routines and care. Available Monday-Thursday, 6 PM-9 p.m. in Lakeway/Bee Cave. Message me if you need trusted care for your child.
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Part-Time Babysitter

Woonsocket, RI

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$25/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
craft assistance
carpooling
I'm Briana - I'm 29 years old and have about 5-6 years of experience working with children. I have experience with children ages 2-13. - Long-Term: I've worked for 3 families long-term, which included before school care (breakfast, getting dressed/ready, packing backpacks, school drop offs), after school care (school pick up,...
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Special Education Teacher

Cumberland, RI

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$25/hr
10 years experience
I am a special education teacher with 13 years of experienced. I have worked with children who have learning, social/emotional and physical needs.
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Masters Student With Special Education EC-12 & ParaPro Certifications

Providence, RI

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Hi, my name's Becky - I'm a former special education teacher and mom living on the East Side of Providence. I have over a decade of experience in childcare and special education. I began babysitting and working in daycares as a teenager, then worked as a paraprofessional at a school for children on the autism spectrum in grades...
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School Psychologist

Chepachet, RI

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$15/hr
1 year experience
Hello! My name is Jenna and I am a 26-year-old first year school psychologist seeking summer employment. In my current and previous roles I have had the opportunity to work with children with developmental disorders, behavioral and mental health needs, and cognitive deficits. My training also includes intervention and skill...
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Cumberland, RI

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$11/hr
20 years experience
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
For two decades, I've been privileged to nurture children's growth and development. My passion lies in making a positive impact on their lives and supporting families by providing reliable care. I'm patient, creative, friendly, and comfortable enforcing household rules. I have experience caring for children aged 0-12+. I enjoy...
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Pawtucket, RI

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$18/hr
4 years experience
Light cleaning
craft assistance
I currently work at a preschool center teaching Pre-K. I have worked with all ages as young as 2 months. This is my second year as a Pre-K teacher and I have worked at this center for 4 years. I have a 6-year-old daughter that I have raised on my own. I absolutely love teaching but I am looking for a smaller group of kids to be...
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Fun And Creative Sitter!

Providence, RI

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi I'm Casey. I am fun, reliable, and patient. I have 10+ years of experience in childcare. I can help with a wide variety of tasks like tutoring, cooking, travel and light housekeeping. I currently work at a childcare center in Smithfield, Rhode Island and I am looking to earn some additional money on the side. I have a...
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