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Shirley V.

Loving And Organized Nanny Offering Safe And Engaging Care

Providence, RI

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$15/hr
15 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
carpooling
Hello, my name is Shirley. I hold a bachelor's degree in psychology and have extensive experience caring for children of all ages, from newborns to teenagers up to 17 years old. I specialize in preparing nutritious meals tailored to clients' needs and creating engaging activities and educational games to keep children...
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Special Needs Care Provider

Providence, RI

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$15/hr
Child Care I have experience in the development field of variety of disabilities, mental and physical. I'm CPR, First Aide, and Med trained yearly. Can assist in daily living needs, go out in the community, drive to necessary appointment's. Meal prepping, house cleaning as well. I'm here for you to trust me to take care of your...
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Loving CNA With Expertise In Child Development & Special Needs

Johnston, RI

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$25/hr
5 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
travel
+ 1 more
Hello, my name is Diana. I am a mother and licensed CNA with over five years of experience providing compassionate care to people of all ages. I am trained in Safety Care, CPR, Basic Life Support, Mental Health First Aid, Dementia and Alzheimer's care, and Affirming LGBTQ+ People Through Effective Communication. I have cared for...
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Providence, RI

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$10/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
grocery shopping
carpooling
Hello! My name is Michelle. I'm a 21-year-old Rhode Island College student currently studying Early Childhood Education. My goal is to enrich children's love for learning by creating safe and engaging environments. With three years of experience, including time as a toddler teacher at a Montessori school and currently as a...
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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
30 years experience
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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Special Education TA

Providence, RI

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$16/hr
2 years experience
Hello! I have worked with special needs all my life between my brother, and going into the field. I am on my third year of an online college program with a major in special needs. I am going into my second year this September at wayland middle school as a TA working around SEL learning and behavioral disabilities. I look forward...
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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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Providence, RI

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$10/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hi! My name is Emma. I have over 10 years of experience as a babysitter/nanny and am a recent graduate from JWU with a Bachelor's of Science in psychology. I currently work full time at Brown University and have availability for school drop off and date night/as needed sitting. I have worked with infants 4months old up to...
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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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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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Certified Nursing Assistant

Providence, RI

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$18/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I am a skilled caregiver in all aspects of elderly care. I also have experience with special needs children. I am friendly and compassionate and able to handle many tasks and functions. I am personable approachable and empathetic toward my clients. I enjoy working and developing good relationships.
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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
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
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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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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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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