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Alysia L.

RBT

Millbury, MA

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$30/hr
5 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
For the past five years I have worked as an RBT (registered behavioral technician) with children ages 3-11 with special needs. I currently am a paraprofessional working in the School District in their intensive needs classroom grades preschool- first grade. I have experience with children with ASD, Down Syndrome along with...
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Career Nanny And Professional Pastry Chef!

North Grafton, MA

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$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
carpooling
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hello! I have been a career nanny for about 12 of the last 18 years. The rest of my time was spent working as a pastry chef at a local restaurant and bakery. In addition to my nannying experience, I have also tutored math (k-college), taught piano, coached soccer and cheer leading, led birthday parties (specifically in baking...
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Part Time Care Giver

Oxford, MA

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$20/hr
6 years experience
Travel
craft assistance
I have approximately 10 years of experience taking care of children ages 2 months and older. I also have worked with children with special needs including physical and mental challenges. I currently have a masters degree in ABA and have worked across a variety of settings (home/school/camps etc.)
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Caregiver - Seniors, Children Or Pets/Housekeeping

Northbridge, MA

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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
I worked as a LNA for 7 years at the largest hospital in Vermont. I worked in the Resource Department, which allowed me to work on every unit within the hospital. Working on the different units allowed me to learn a wide variety of skills. I worked extensively with the elderly population. I feel I have excellent knowledge, not...
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A Little About Lilian

Bellingham, MA

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$20/hr
5 years experience
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
light cleaning
carpooling
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I have a wide variety of experience with children. I am a single mother of two girls; I single handedly took care of both of them and put them through college. I also have experience taking care of children at my church. I have experience working with children who have special needs as well. I ran a few children's camps; those...
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About Julia

Mapleville, RI

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$20/hr
6 years experience
Hi! I'm a certified EMT with over 6 years of experience caring for kids, mostly in the 1-6 age range. However, I am more than happy to & comfortable with caring for children outside of this age range. I'm CPR & First Aid certified, & I've worked with children of all personalities, including those with special needs. Families...
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Woonsocket, RI

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$19/hr
4 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
Hi! I'm Salyssa, a nurturing and dependable caregiver with 5 years of hands-on childcare experience and 2 years as a certified teacher assistant. I've worked with children of all ages, including those with special needs, and I'm passionate about creating a safe, fun, and supportive environment where every child can thrive. --...
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Happy Experienced Mother And Grandmother

Hampton, CT

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$25/hr
10 years experience
I have 10 years of experience. I can help with Bathing/Grooming/Hygiene and Behavior - Applied Behavior Analysis.
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Grafton, MA

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$21/hr
5 years experience
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
carpooling
swimming supervision
Hi! My name is Mikayla, and I'm a recent graduate of George Washington University who truly loves working with kids! With over five years of babysitting experience, including with children with special needs, I pride myself on my ability to create a warm, patient, and supportive environment for children of all ages and needs. I...
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Special Needs Experience

Bellingham, MA

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$18/hr
I have been a nurse since 2014, and have 5 years experience working with individuals with intellectual disabilities, spinal cord injuries, and developmental delays. I have cared for many people aged 18+ with Autism, Down syndrome, Asperger's, seizure disorders, brain injuries, spinal cord injuries.. etc. I am looking for some...
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Central Village, CT

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$25/hr
8 years experience
Experienced in caregiving and quick to learn. Kind, compassionate, creative, intuitive, musical. Detail oriented and organized. My experience comes from caring for my sister who sustained a brain injury in 2012 and became wheelchair bound and non-verbal. She has lived with my mother since 2015. My mother is a registered nurse...
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Greenville, RI

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$20/hr
9 years experience
I've worked for several years in after school programs providing ABA services. I also worked full time as a nanny for a child with autism for 3 years and currently work as a paraprofessional at a local public school. I've also been CNA certified. I love what I do and hope to be of help to you and your family. Being that I work...
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Step Mom of a 14 Year Old With Non Verbal Disability and ADHD

Southbridge, MA

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$15/hr
3 years experience
I have been caring for my son at least part time since he was 5 years old. Having him succeed with any of his projects is vital to increasing his self esteem; that is my passion.
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Experienced Childcare Provider

Worcester, MA

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$23/hr
10 years experience
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
light cleaning
carpooling
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Kelsey. I am a new mom with an almost 8-month-old. I have an undergraduate and masters degree in special education, and currently work in human services. With that, I have both academic and professional experience working with individuals with special needs, ranging from adolescence to adulthood. Babysitting was...
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Woonsocket, RI

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$15/hr
4 years experience
I have 4 years of experience. I can help with Bathing/Grooming/Hygiene and Assistive Technology/AAC.
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BA In Social Work

North Oxford, MA

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$18/hr
3 years experience
Hello my name is Rocio. I graduated from Kean university in 2010 with a degree in Social work. After my graduation I started working in Adult daycare centers and the experience was really rewarding. After that, I worked with different ages in daycares and special schools and as a side job I was babysitting. I'm currently working...
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Mapleville, RI

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$22/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
I'm a nurturing and experienced childcare provider with a passion for fostering children's growth and development. My calm and patient demeanor allows me to create a safe and nurturing environment for children to learn and play. I have a creative and imaginative approach to childcare, making each day an adventure filled with fun...
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Johnston, RI

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$25/hr
4 years experience
I have been a behavior technician since 2016. I have experience working with children and adults on the spectrum and related disorders. I also have experience with Non verbal and aggressive behavior. I have done ABA for five years and truly enjoy what I do. Compassion and hard work comes with providing great care.
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Whitinsville, MA

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$13/hr
3 years experience
Hi everyone I currently just moved to Florida from Massachusetts! I was working for Disney! Back home I work in a school and I usually work in the special education classroom and I work with intensive special needs, and behavioral kids. I also substitute in other classrooms. I also run a program and I've been the head of that...
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Hopedale, MA

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$20/hr
Most people are hesitant when it comes to children that need more attention, however this is not a hard task for me. I stay very calm and patient when it comes to the child, and I also make sure they are constantly happy and busy so they don't notice the absence of the parents.
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