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Former Special Education Teacher Seeking New Role!

Westerly, RI

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$30/hr
10 years experience
I just left my job as an education and training coordinator for a nonprofit. Where I taught young adults independent living skills and trained staff to use best practices while supporting. Before that I was a special education teacher at a school working with 15-22-year-olds. Before that I have worked in homes, residential and...
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Part Time Care Giver

Westerly, RI

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$15/hr
3 years experience
Upon moving to Westerly, RI I was hired by Seniors Helping Seniors and was immediately placed to work in multiple settings including; in home senior care, washing and bathing responsibilities, medication prep, grocery shopping as well as companion care. After my first rewarding week I was transferred to STONERIDGE RETIREMENT...
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Westerly, RI

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Experienced healthcare support worker with a demonstrated history in varied roles in healthcare and human services. 20 years experience working with the elderly and developmentally disabled of all ages. Well-developed bedside manner. Strong, self-motivated professional. I'm pet-friendly, have my own transportation, am a...
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Attentive Caregiver

Westerly, RI

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$20/hr
2 years experience
After a 30-year career as a Realtor, I have moved into the social services field. I enjoy working with people and helping give them the supports they need so they can live their best lives! With home situations, I realize I am often giving family members some needed time to themselves and/or the comfort in knowing that their...
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Westerly, RI

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$25/hr
10 years experience
I'm presently a retired family practice physician who previously made house calls and ran nursing homes with lots of free time now to help local people in need. I'm also a retired Lt Col and Flight Surgeon that you can trust me in your home. I am experienced with special needs, disabilities, dementia, modern medicine's...
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Westerly, RI

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$15/hr
3 years experience
For the past 2 years I have worked in special education in the public school setting. I am currently a physical education teacher working at a school for special needs students elementary, middle and high school aged. I have been a one on one in the past as well as taught in a special education classroom. I have babysat children...
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Interested In Providing Companionship For Seniors Or Occasional Childcare

Westerly, RI

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
meal prep
I am a grandmother of a 17-year-old and mother of 2 adult sons. I am an artist and enjoy cooking. I can help with meal prep, crafts, and errands. I have a Bachelor of Arts degree in human services and a Master of Arts degree in Communication Studies. I retired from a 40+ year career in grant writing and administration, as human...
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Westerly, RI

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
I love taking care of children and being part of their journey as they learn and grow! I have my degree in Human Development and Family studies, my early childhood education teaching certificate and my EMT license. I have experience working with infants, toddlers and school age children as well as children with special needs.
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Babysitting

Westerly, RI

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$21/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
Hello! My name is Haleigh and I am 26 years old. In addition to having a 1-year-old of my own, I have several years of experience working with children aging from 4 months to 13 years old and also have previous experience working with children with special needs.
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Babysitting, After School Care, Nannying

Westerly, RI

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
I worked for the YMCA "School's Out" program for 5yrs. In this role I worked with children grades K-6 at a ratio of 3 staff to 30 kids. I also have 10+ years experience babysitting, including for families of special needs children. I worked for a nanny agency as well as through private pay. Now I work at a local daycare at a...
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Senior Caregiver

Westerly, RI

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Companionship
meal prep
dementia
respite care
errands
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I cared for my brother for a year while he had terminal cancer. He suggested I offer part-time work in this area as he said I was so good at helping him. I cooked wonderful meals and provided companionship, housework, assisted with outings and transportation, medication administration, and hospice support. I'm also a mother and...
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Part-time And Occasional Babysitter/Nanny

Mystic, CT

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$23/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 12 families in your area
Craft assistance
travel
I am a fun, loving, creative, and responsible babysitter and nanny. Over the past 15 years, I have been directly responsible for supervising over 200 children in group settings, residences, schools, and community settings. My responsibilities include supervision of children from newborn to 19 years of age. I have been a...

Rebecca S. says "Arielle watched my boys for a couple of hours while I was at a doctor's appointment. The kids and I felt very comfortable with her. She was punctual and...

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Pawcatuck, CT

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$25/hr
6 years experience
I have six years experience working with children with special needs. I have worked with children with developmental delays, learning disabilities, behavioral, autism, occupational therapy, and speech. I am always positive and peppy when working with children. Making sure to celebrate the smallest of moments!
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Private Home Care Provider

Bradford, RI

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$35/hr
10 years experience
I have over 20 years experience in human services. My experience ranges from working in nursing homes with the eldery, in group homes with individuals ranging from behavioral to special needs, and in the medical field in various settings as a licensed EMT for over 10 years. I currently work doing private home care - my...
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Special Education K-12 Teacher Available For Part-time Caregiving

Mystic, CT

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$20/hr
2 years experience
Special education teacher for the last 2 years in an elementary school setting. Worked with high need students as well as specific learning disabilities. Have experience working with children of all ages.
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Pawcatuck, CT

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$17/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
Mature mommy of one 11-yr old daughter.. But have been caring for littles and bigs since my teens, have earned over 24+ early childhood educ. credits, have over 15 years nannying for special needs children and am willing, able and experienced in all aspects of childcare/ homecare/ eldercare / housecleaning (own cleaning biz PT)...
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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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Pawcatuck, CT

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$18/hr
10 years experience
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Pawcatuck, CT

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$17/hr
10 years experience
Dementia
meal prep
errands
transportation
light cleaning
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51yr mature, caring, responsible woman with experience (part time, on -off) for over 25 yrs in the elderly care/ companionship/ PCA field, looking for PT work with seniors/special needs folks, overnight or a weekend day shift preferred. Most recently I care for my elderly parents, 1 with dementia who's recently been placed in a...
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Caring And Experienced With A Masters Degree In Communication Disorders Looking To Care For Others

Pawcatuck, CT

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$15/hr
10 years experience
I am a licensed and certified Speech/language Pathologist seeking work outside of the classroom. I have 4 years experience with Developmentally Delayed adults and 26 years with children (ages 3-18), with a variety of diagnoses, in a local public school system. I have had a background check in the past I order to work for a...
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