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West Kingston, RI

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$16/hr
4 years experience
Craft assistance
meal prep
grocery shopping
light cleaning
I have multiple years of experience working with children between the ages of 4 and 16. I have experience babysitting, working at a therapeutic horseback riding school, working as a PASS and HBTS worker, and tutoring children with special needs.
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West Kingston, RI

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$20/hr
3 years experience
Travel
craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
I am a mother who genuinely loves caring for children and babies. While working toward my college degree, I gained valuable experience as a Direct Support Professional (DSP), providing compassionate, attentive care to children with special needs. My approach to childcare focuses on creating a safe, nurturing environment where...
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West Greenwich, RI

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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
Hi! My name is Laura. I have been babysitting since I was 10 years old and have always enjoyed working with children. I also have professional experience working with children with special needs at two different schools, which taught me patience, understanding, and the importance of adapting to each child's individual...

Laura P. says "Laura immediately connected with my son, a 6 year-old with ADHD. He loved her. They had such fun adventures together, and her energy and creativity matched...

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Part-time Babysitter

Wakefield, RI

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$30/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
My name is Victoria. I have been babysitting for 14+ years. I have experience with multiple children from the ages of 6 months to upwards of 16 years. I also have extensive experience with children with special needs. I am a Registered Nurse and have a full time job but very flexible hours. I have my BLS as well as ACLS and I am...
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Narragansett, RI

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$25/hr
Craft assistance
meal prep
grocery shopping
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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Wakefield, RI

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$25/hr
I am not a nurse but rather a retired 30 plus year attorney, raised two children who are amazing and thriving in college. I have family I have helped through decades with significant behavioral and health problems. If you care to know more, please inquire. I am a very comfortably retired individual with amazing life experience...
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Narragansett, RI

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$23/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
My Aunt who has a speech impediment, cognitive delays, and physical inabilities has lived with my family for years. I have taken part in helping with all sorts of duties such as meal prepping, bathing, helping to dress, keep area tidy, feeding, transportation, etc.
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Narragansett, RI

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$20/hr
3 years experience
Carpooling
light cleaning
Hi! My name is Sanabelle, and I'm going to be a sophomore in college. I have experience caring for children through my younger brother who is 8 and my 1-year-old nephew. I also work with children with special needs, and it has been one of the most rewarding experiences. I am approachable, friendly, patient, and enjoy creating a...
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Charlestown, RI

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$25/hr
5 years experience
Hi-I am a friendly 52yr old woman that loves people! I have 15 years experience working in public schools, both regular education classrooms and most of those 15 years were spent in special needs classrooms(from the young age of 3 all the way to age 3-22). I also have been working as a caregiver for an elderly woman for almost 3...
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North Kingstown, RI

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$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Travel
carpooling
light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
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...
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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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West Greenwich, RI

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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Errands
mobility assistance
home modification
respite care
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I have over 34 years of personal care and nursing assistant experience. I love the elderly population and people with special needs. I'm considerate and empathetic by nature and would treat your family as I would my own. My past experience with the elderly specializes with Alzheimer and dementia patients but would work in all...
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Charlestown, RI

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$20/hr
1 year experience
Hi! My name is Emily and I am 21 years old. I currently work as a behavior technician and work with youth and teens that have been or are in the process of being diagnosed with ASD and related disorders. I have previously worked in the public school system in special education as a teacher assistant and have experience tutoring,...
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Part-time Care Giver To Care For Your Family Member Like My Own.

North Kingstown, RI

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$15/hr
I am a teacher interested in part-time work during the summer. I am flexible and happy to be a "backup", overnight or fill-in. If I can assist on short-notice, I will. I like to be busy. I enjoy cooking, cleaning, laundry and seeing everything ship shape. When things are kept up the focus stays on the needs of the special...
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Charlestown, RI

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$25/hr
5 years experience
Transportation
errands
meal prep
light cleaning
respite care
I have been doing caregiving for the elderly for about 5 years now. I enjoy getting to hear the stories of when they were younger and hearing about their families and lives. I have worked with kids and adults with special needs for almost 20 years now and love it!
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Fun Thoughtful Caregiver

North Kingstown, RI

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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have been a caregiver for 13 years for special needs for a big company. I have received employee of the year twice in the program I work in. I am CPR certified and med trained. I love helping and making a difference in peoples lives, I love to add humor and make people laugh, sometimes that's just what people need. A little...
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Monday-Friday Caregiver

Saunderstown, RI

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
travel
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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North Kingstown, RI

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Travel
carpooling
light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
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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Wakefield, RI

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$20/hr
1 year experience
My son needed special care as a younger child but has made such wonderful progress through Early Intervention services that he no longer needs special education. I am grateful for special needs providers and would like to assist other families with the care of their special needs loved ones.
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West Greenwich, RI

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$10/hr
9 years experience
Hello! My name is Hannah and I am a student in a University, School of Engineering. I am a very patient, loving, energetic, and reliable caregiver who would love to work with you and your family to ensure that your family's needs are completely met. I have over 6 years of experience with kids between the ages of 2 and 12 as...
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