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Nicole S.


Exeter, RI

$25/hr10 yrs exp

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I have a child with spina bifida. so I understand what you going through. I am also a CNA.
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Dawn V.


Waterford, CT

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Caring, Responsible Full-Time Child Care Provider/Nanny

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I have experience working with children with some challenges. I have experience in learning, social and emotional fields.
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Alyssa J.


Uncasville, CT

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

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Hello, my name is Alyssa and I have been in childcare for over a decade now. Currently I am a preschool teacher! I have been babysitting for/working with infants - adults with special needs since I was a teenager. I hold Bachelor's degrees in both Early Childhood Education and Sociology. I am currently working towards my...
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"Alyssa is great with kids of all ages ! Alyssa has cared for my niece and nephew on several occasions since they were babies (they are now 5 and 8). Alyssa is able to communicate well with children and is great...

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Sara R.


Uncasville, CT

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Reliable And Energetic

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I have 10+ years experience as an instructional assistant in an elementary school working with children from ages 3 to 11, including special needs. I have 2 grown children and a 19-month-old grandchild that I've cared for since birth. I am looking for a long term position in which I am able to watch your children grow and get to...
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"- [ ] Sara has been our nanny since October. She quickly became part of our family helping care for our 2 year old intermittently and then full time with our son who was born in December. Our son had...

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Chancharay T.


New London, CT

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Or Full-time Care Giver

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My nickname is KG. I am a 32-year-old female with no kids. I love working with the elderly. I have over 15 years of experience. Can provide references and would love to put a smile on someone's face that is in need. I also have experience and working with special needs.
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Samantha J.


Wakefield, RI

$12-18/hr1 yrs exp

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I have been working since my freshman year of high school (currently a college junior), and have experience in many different areas. In terms of childcare, I have been a babysitter for 2 different families, substituted in my local schools (K-8th grade), and worked in summer school programs for special needs children. I pride...
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Desiree E.


Waterford, CT

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Senior Care Provider (Live-in or out)

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My name is Desiree. I am 31 years old from NLC. A little about me... I worked as a para-professional through out college with special needs children as well as served as a in home care giver for a 60-year-old women suffering from lupus. I've worked as an in home nanny out of college for a few years before starting the job I have...
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Audrey T.


Waterford, CT

$14-19/hr

Compssionate Special Needs Caregiver With Family Experience

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Hello there, Having grown up with family members with both Asperger Syndrome and Down's Syndrome, understanding and compassion for individuals living with these special needs was instilled at a young age. I'm high school, I got involved in an after school basketball team for special needs individuals and found it to be one of...
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Wilson T.


Jewett City, CT

$20/hr1 yrs exp

Compassionate And Trustworthy Companion

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Recently retired. I find helping people very gratifying. I have been married for 20 years and have two grown children that no longer need my constant supervision. I am bilingual and speak fluent Portuguese. I am reliable and friendly. I Worked 6 years at Caring Community where I took care of special needs clients. Some of my...
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Abby Q.


Narragansett, RI

$15-20/hr2 yrs exp

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Hi, I'm Abby! I am a senior at URI studying psychology and human development & family sciences. I had the opportunity to work as a behavioral technician for the last two years, eventually working closely with the Board Certified Behavioral Analyst (BCBA) as her intern. I am passionate about helping others and hope to explore...

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I have years of experience from working in group homes to working in personal clients homes. I would love to help someone in need. I would also like to learn new things and experience new things and I have a perfect reference for my last client that I was caring for who unfortunately passed away.

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Hello! My name is Alicia. I am 23 years old . I have about one year experience working with special needs teenagers, when I was 18.
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Marrisa V.


Groton, CT

$13-20/hr5 yrs exp

Full-Time Caregiver Available

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Hey! I'm Marrisa, I'm 24, and I'm currently a paraprofessional at a high school working 1:1 with a special needs student. Prior to this job, I worked at a daycare for about 2. 5 years and before that I was at a different daycare for about a year. I was mostly in infant and toddler classrooms, but I have experience with preschool...

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Hey I am very eager and reliable employee. I am down to take on any challenge that is presented to me and I work well with the mentally challenged.
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Michael B.


Groton, CT

$15-30/hr5 yrs exp

Caregiver For All!

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Hello! My name is Michael and I have been working as a caregiver for a variety of different individuals since 2017. Originally from Indiana, I have worked in many different environments from a nursing home late-stage dementia unit, to managing a group home of seven clients with varying developmental disabilities diagnoses, to...
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Rosaly M.


New London, CT

$45/hr5 yrs exp

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I have worked in Group home and recently graduated Nursing school. Im familiar with meal preparations, transportations (ADLs) for clients. I'm willing to drive the client to and from appointments, organize and male appointment as well. Im well orientated on redirecting young adults and children. Every child is unique and have...
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Kelly M.


Wakefield, RI

$20-30/hr1 yrs exp

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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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Patricia G.


Waterford, CT

$15-30/hr4 yrs exp

Compassionate Caregiver Available Full-Time

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I can certainly understand only too well the needs of senior care as I also have a Mother (82) and experiencing all the same situations as you have incurred. It is a tough battle and you need to be sensitive to their needs which I have a great deal of knowledge in. I find that I have a personal sense as to what they are...
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Tyler C.


Kingston, RI

$10-15/hr1 yrs exp

College Student Studying Communicative Disorders

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Hello! I am a sophomore in college studying communicative disorders. I have worked at High Spirit Community Farm as a live-in caregiver for special needs adults. I have also worked as a teacher's aide in the school in Browning, Montana.
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Tasia W.


Exeter, RI

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver Available With 10+ Years Of Experience!

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I am a 34 yr old female that has been working with typical and special needs children for the last 15 years. I have experience as a nanny/caregiver for children of all ages. I have a Masters Degree in Education/Psychology and also spent 10 years working as a behavior therapist with children with autism. I am currently a...

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