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Jay C.

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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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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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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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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North Scituate, RI

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$25/hr
30 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
light cleaning
carpooling
meal prep
+ 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...
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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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Providence, RI

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$19/hr
8 years experience
Hi my name is Aquinnah, and I am entering my senior year at Taunton High. I have been volunteering at a day program in Taunton for the past 5 years. Here young adults that have developmental disabilities, have Down syndrome, speech delays behavioral issues. I have experience using communication deceives and communication books....
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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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Creating Safe, Fun & Happy Memories With Your Little Ones

Providence, RI

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$25/hr
3 years experience
Travel
swimming supervision
light cleaning
carpooling
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi! I'm a caring, patient, and dependable childcare provider with experience working with children from 6 months to 12 years old, including children with special needs. I love creating a safe, fun, and positive environment where children can learn, explore, and be themselves. I enjoy keeping kids engaged through arts and crafts,...
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Pawtucket, RI

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$30/hr
4 years experience
Meal prep
travel
light cleaning
grocery shopping
I work out of North Providence with special needs at an elementary school. I have been working with children ages 2-22 for 5 years. In my free time I enjoy going to the gym, hiking reading and exploring new restaurants and spending time with family and friends. I'd describe my personality as outgoing, funny, talkative I like...
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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
Swimming supervision
meal prep
grocery shopping
carpooling
light cleaning
+ 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
Swimming supervision
meal prep
grocery shopping
carpooling
light cleaning
+ 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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Qualified And Dependable Sitter You Can Trust

North Providence, RI

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$20/hr
8 years experience
Travel
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
carpooling
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hi! I was born and raised in Central Falls. I been working with kids since I was 14 and I absolutely love it. I started by watching my younger sister, and than began babysitting for neighbors, aunts, and even did some volunteer work for after school programs and Hasbro Children's Hospital. Over the last few years I've worked...
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Coming Back To The Playground

Pawtucket, RI

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$22/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
grocery shopping
carpooling
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I'm an animal lover, non-smoker and am willing to do light house work. Whether it's a baby, a child with special needs, multiple toddlers, or siblings of varying ages, I feel confident that can provide the kind of service you are looking for. I have spent the majority of my life working with children I was a mother's helper...
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I Am Here To Make Your Day A Little Brighter

Johnston, RI

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$30/hr
25 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Nationally certified Medical assistant+ Home Health Aid. 25 yrs of categiving experience with children, young adults and elderly. Will send current BCI, motor vehicle report upon request
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