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Kathleen B.


Leland, NC

$13-25/hr2 yrs exp

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I'm Kathleen! I have about two years experience working with people with autism, cerebral palsy, and food allergies. I know basic sign language and can administer medicine both orally and through injections.
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Dustin M.


Leland, NC

$33/hr10 yrs exp

11 Year Experience

I've worked the last 11 years with older individuals with developmental disabilities. I'm advanced DD certified. CPR and first aid certified, therapeutic intervention. ABA certified
Dustin can also help with: Mobility assistance, light cleaning, personal care, meal prep, errands, companionship & more
Skills:

CPR

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Miriam H.


Leland, NC

$14-20/hr3 yrs exp

Not Your Average Mimi

I have experience working for the ARC of North Carolina in Wilmington. Through their program I assisted in caring for a variety of special needs individuals.
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Leslie W.


Leland, NC

$20-23/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi , my name is Leslie. I've worked in the healthcare field 32 years as a nursing assistant & home health aide. I volunteered 6 years in Hospice Care & also I volunteered as a EMT-B & Ambulance Driver . I have a son that was born 15 weeks early. He is developmentally delayed , autistic and non verbal , has mild CP So I have 30...
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Ciara H.


Wilmington, NC

$10-20/hr5 yrs exp

Part-time Summer Caregiver/companion

5.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Ciara and I am finishing up my sophomore year at Purdue University where I am pursuing a degree in Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences. I am very experienced with caring for children with special needs and extremely comfortable with it. For the past 4 years I have been caring for a young boy with Autism (12...
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Samantha P.


Wilmington, NC

$11-25/hr1 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a very energetic and responsible person and have a deep passion for caring for other people. I am a freshman nursing major and hope to one day get my masters in severe and profound disability. In the summers I am a counselor for children with special needs and absolutely love it. My experience there has given me a high...
5.0
"Samantha is an amazing person and caregiver. She is energetic cheerful and dedicated to her work. She always went above what was asked of her and had a phenomenal rapport with my special needs daughter. I highly recommend her for any endeavor she seeks"

Laura W.

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Ellery T.


Wilmington, NC

$17/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver/Babysitter/Tutor For Children And Adults

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I have 20 years of experience working with children and adults with different types of abilities. I worked at the Arc of NC for over 10 years and also at an elementary school in their Autism Spectrum program. I have a Bachelors degree in Psychology and am familiar with many resources in the area. I am currently looking for...
5.0
"Ellery worked my my daughter with special needs for many years. She is amazing!! She is very upbeat and bubbly and knows how to use positive reinforcement to motivate people with special needs. She goes above and beyond what is required of her. She helped design a...

Laura W.

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Jordan A.


Wilmington, NC

$15-30/hr2 yrs exp

Hello! I am a school speech therapist with experience working with children adults and seniors with a range of disabilities and special needs. I spent 3 years as a caretaker for my grandfather, a veteran with special needs and Alzheimer's. Spending time with him as a teen and into college shaped me into who I am today. I would...
Jordan can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, errands, live-in home care, dementia
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Erin K M.


Wilmington, NC

$14-19/hr7 yrs exp

My name is Erin. I am just finishing up my 21rst year as a Teacher Assistant for the state of North Carolina. I have had 7 years of experience working with Autistic children and young adults. I have 17 years of experience working in Daycare. I've two Associate Degrees. I am CPR and First Aid Certified. I have a NC Credentials. I...
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Colleen O.


Wilmington, NC

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Assist Families With Elder Care

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I was an independent worker from 1988 thru 1993 assisting families with light duty elderly care, meal prep, errands, grocery shopping, pet care etc. From 2001 thru 2011 I had been working with a company assisting high functioning special needs adults until the pandemic. Again, my duties were as stated above. Recently I was...
Colleen can also help with: Meal prep, errands, transportation, companionship, light cleaning
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Juliette S.


Wilmington, NC

$14-19/hr3 yrs exp

Certified Nursing Assistant

I am reliable caring and loving person I am gentle and love helping people especially those who have special needs. I want to provide with comfort and security of having trustworthy.
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Grace L.


Wilmington, NC

$10-15/hr4 yrs exp

I have worked with children with special needs in multiple settings and in particular have experience with autism, down syndrome, and other developmental disabilities.
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Alexandra M.


Wilmington, NC

$16-25/hr4 yrs exp

PCA/DSP/Caregiver

For the last four years, I have worked as a Personal Care Assistant and Direct Support Specialist, caring for the elderly and individuals with intellectual disabilities. As a Personal Care Assistant, my responsibilities included: feeding, bathing, dressing, light housekeeping, cooking, and organization. I also assisted with...
Alexandra can also help with: Personal care, meal prep, light cleaning, errands, dementia
Skills:

CPR

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Cody S.


Wilmington, NC

$15-40/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Special Needs Caregiver

I have a special needs child and know how hard it can be to leave your child in the care of someone else. I hope I can be that person that you can trust with your child. I also have worked in the special needs field for the last 10 years.
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Kristine T.


Wilmington, NC

$17-19/hr10 yrs exp

Caring For Disabled Children And Teens

I am a registered nurse and worked in psych hospitals for children and teens for at least 10 years. I also fostered high risk teens and adopted two children with Asperger's. I absolutely love working with teenagers and younger children. I especially good with any kind of behavior problems. I am not looking to work as a...
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Sandra H.


Wilmington, NC

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Home Health Care

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have been working with special needs children for about 25 years. Both my grandkids have special needs one is on A
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Kaye W.


Wilmington, NC

$20-27/hr10 yrs exp

Helping Hand For Those Who Want To Stay At Home

I have over 20 years of medical experience. My focus over the past 3 years has been clients with disabilities, senior care, and hospice. Many of my clients have been diagnosed with dementia, Parkinson's, cancer or are stroke survivors. Additionally, I have experience working with special needs children ages 3-12. Many of my...
Kaye can also help with: Hospice services, companionship, meal prep, dementia, errands, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

CPR

Wound Care

5.0
"Kaye has been an excellent addition to my dad's careteam. She is very engaging and skillful. Dad enjoys talking with her which I appreciate since he typically spends a lot of his day tuned out. Kaye is hardworking and reliable. She is a team player and works...

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Ella H.


Wilmington, NC

$15-25/hr1 yrs exp

Behavioral Health Professional

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I worked from 06/22/21-05/19/22 with a7-year-old boy diagnosed with autism and ADHD. We spent 5 days a week together during the summer and after school everyday, and the improvement I saw in him was incredible. We spent our time playing cognitive games, puzzles, reading, practicing daily objectives, and journeys outside on...
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Katelyn D.


Wilmington, NC

$20/hr8 yrs exp

I Am Reliable Caring And Loving Person

I am reliable caring and loving person I am gentle and love helping people especially those who have special needs. I want to provide with comfort and security of having trustworthy.
5.0
"She is an extremely compassionate and dedicated teacher of students with significant disabilities who goes well above and beyond what is expected of her."

Bailey G.

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Abbie J.


Wilmington, NC

$14-36/hr3 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny

I have had the great oppurtunity of working with wonderful children in two different educational institutions. I have worked with children with ADHD, ADD, autism, and down syndrome. I have several letters of recommendation and many wonderful referrals. I have my own form of reliable transportation, I'm a non-smoker, love pets,...

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Recent special needs adult care reviews in Leland, NC

Samantha P.

5.0

Samantha is an amazing person and caregiver. She is energetic cheerful and dedicated to her work. She always went above what was asked of her and had a phenomenal rapport with my special needs daughter. I highly recommend her for any endeavor she seeks

- Laura W.

Ellery T.

5.0

Ellery worked my my daughter with special needs for many years. She is amazing!! She is very upbeat and bubbly and knows how to use positive reinforcement to motivate people with special needs. She goes above and beyond what is required of her. She helped design a seizure proof room for my daughter...

- Laura W.

Kaye W.

5.0

Kaye has been an excellent addition to my dad's careteam. She is very engaging and skillful. Dad enjoys talking with her which I appreciate since he typically spends a lot of his day tuned out. Kaye is hardworking and reliable. She is a team player and works very well with me and the other...

- Care member

Katelyn D.

5.0

She is an extremely compassionate and dedicated teacher of students with significant disabilities who goes well above and beyond what is expected of her.

- Bailey G.

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