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Find special needs caregivers in Asheville, NC that you’ll love
60 special needs caregivers are listed in Asheville, NC
The average posted rate is $18/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years
Special needs caregivers in Asheville, NC
Ellen M.
Asheville, NC
$10-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Part-time Caregiver for Children and Young Adults With Special Needs/Differences
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have an M. Ed. degree in exceptional education: specific learning disabilities. I have cared for and worked with students/children with developmental disabilities, Asperger's, ADHD, with and without hyperactivities and students diagnosed with epilepsy, OCD and other behavioral disorders. I have also worked with the legally...
5.0
"Excellent knowledge on education and willingness to help kids succeed!"
Kristi T.
Julia L.
Asheville, NC
$20-25/hr • 6 yrs exp
Part-time Special Needs Caregiver (Professionally Certified FL Teacher)
5.0
(1)
Hello!
I believe strongly and deeply in giving neurodiverse and physically diverse populations personalized assistance to reach their full potential.
I am proud to have over 6 years of professionally certified teaching experience working with children with varying exceptionalities in public and private settings. I received my...
5.0
(2)
Hello, My name is Heather and I have 20 years of experience working with young children. I have cared for several children with special needs. Some had been diagnosed with autism, ADHD, juvenile diabetes, depression and sensory integration disorder. I have a graduate degree in early childhood education and a bachelor's degree in...
5.0
"Heather was very attentive and loving to my 12 year old child with Down syndrome. She was interested in his needs and incorporated things to help him improve. My child loves her very much!"
Michelle S.
Rivers M.
Asheville, NC
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Nurturing Homeschooling Mama With Experience With Special Needs And A Love Of Pets!
5.0
(5)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
Hello!
Every child I work with becomes part of my family. In your house or mine, I offer a calm loving environment for exploration and play!
I have been working with children since 1996 and love it! So far I have worked in early childhood classrooms, as a preschool lead teacher, a Kindergarten assistant, as my children's home...
Rivers can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"Rivers is really good with my 5 month old! She is patient, kind, respectful, communicative, and very playful with little ones. I recommend booking her! "
Care member
5.0
(5)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My experience with kids has been caring for children in my family, my nieces and nephews. I lived with my sister while she had her babies and I loved caring for them. Ever since I've been a reliable baby sitter. My favorite age is babies and small children. I worked the last 8 years with adults with special needs. I'm looking to...
Rich can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, travel, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Rich is a highly-skilled, knowledgeable person who has great compassion for those he cares for. I'm never worried about her well-being when I entrust my baby daughter's care to him. Very loving, patient, and strong, Rich is absolutely a person you can put your...
Teresa L.
Amber B.
Asheville, NC
$20-28/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Skilled in creating fun, engaging and educational activities, while prioritizing children's safety and well being.
I have worked with toddles for almost 20 years including to help raise family members and working as a daycare provider and a babysitter for many families.
I have experience working with special needs children,...
Amber can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"Babysat for our 1 and 3 year olds while we were on vacation. She was very friendly and willing to be flexible with hours (stay later if needed)."
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Elizabeth W.
Asheville, NC
$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, my names Elizabeth but you can call me Liz. I've had babysitting experience for over 10 years, I also have a 4-year-old son who is on the spectrum and may have to tag along at times, he would love a friend (or more)to play with! I gentle parent and am very into self-directed activity, hands-on learning, and collaborative...
Elizabeth can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Elizabeth was great with the kids. The kids really loved having her around and were excited for her to come spend time with them. She spent a lot of time taking the kids outside and playing with them - very hands on."
Ryan R.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Six years of experience in babysitting and nannying; that ranges from date nights, after school, over nights, to full time care. I enjoy working with children of all ages and have experience caring for children with special needs. as well. CNA and BLS certified.
Tierney can also help with: Meal prep, travel
Skills:
CNA
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Tierney has babysat for me on occasional date nights for the past few years. She is always dependable and punctual. I would highly recommend her to any mamas out there!"
Melissa G.
Robin Y.
Asheville, NC
$20-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
Energetic, Fun, Caring, Creative Certified Educator For Child Care
4.9
(11)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I have worked with children since I was a child. I knew at a very young age that I wanted to work with children. I finished 14 incredible years as a highly decorated elementary and middle grades teacher and district educator trainer. I am certified k-12 as well as special needs. In addition to my work teaching, mentoring,...
Robin can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
First Aid
4.0
"Robin was a very good teacher at the Academy. She was creative, knowledgeable, and quite capable. She was very organized and cooperative. Feel that she will perform very well wherever she goes."
Kenneth A.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Over the years, caring for children has not only become a huge part of my life, but one of my biggest passions. Cultivating a positive and fun atmosphere in the home is really important to me. I am very adaptable to different needs- whether it be large families, children with special needs, infants, or children of all ages. I...
Waverly can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Do not hesitate to hire Waverly! She is everything you'd expect and much more. She has unwavering patience, neverending kindness, and admirable virtues. My girls (and dogs) absolutely adored her! She was such a huge help to our family."
Heidi M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
My name is Marie and I am a caring and attentive childcare provider!
*Part-time weekday and weekend childcare available.
*Currently a student at AB Tech studying occupational therapy assistant. Eager to help children learn through play and improve their self-care and self-regulation skills.
*3 years of experience working at a...
Marie can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Marie was great - kids were happy and had a great time with her, she asked good questions and was flexible when our plans changed slightly - would definitely hire her again next time we come to Asheville!"
Amanda R.
5.0
(6)
I have cared for children for 17 years of all ages. I have cared for special needs children as well with multiple health issues. I love working part-time caring for children as it is my passion. I work full time as a registered nurse in which I have 5 years experience as well. I am CPR certified and am well versed for a...
Kayla can also help with: Carpooling, travel
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Kayla was great help while I was watching my sisters two kids (7 month old twins). She helped me on a night where I needed to prepare food for them and she was able to watch them as well as help with the food prep and even took the dog out! Very kind and caring,...
Chris S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Beth. I currently working for a family that has 2 boys, 7 years old and 3 years old. I have been working with this family for 3 years. I love watching both develop into funny and curious boys.
The 7-year-old, I picked up from school and helped him with his homework and played board games. The 3-year-old, I watched...
Beth can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, travel, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Beth was our nanny for 3 years and she was incredibly loving to our children and very dependable. She mainly took care of our 3 month old up until he was 3 and a half and also our older child when he wasn't in school. Rarely would she call in sick or ask for time...
Tyler E.
Selin H.
Asheville, NC
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(23)
Hired by 13 families in your neighborhood
My name is Selin and I immigrated here from Austria in 2016. I am a reliable caregiver with an active and healthy lifestyle. My strengths lie in creativity, flexibility, adaptability and communication. I approach children in a calm, loving and respectful way, engage with them at their level, and value building long-term...
Selin can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Selin is wonderful!! She watched our 3 toddlers for two nights in a row while we went out in downtown Asheville. She has a calming presence that the kids gravitated towards. We will hire her again when visiting Asheville! "
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Maria E.
Asheville, NC
$20-28/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi everyone! I am passionate about caring for all kids of all ages especially toddlers and newborns. My experience in childcare goes 10 years back; I have worked with all types of ages from babysitting, to nannying and being a daycare teacher. In my time at daycare, I was with infants, toddlers and preschoolers. Aside from this,...
Maria can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Fantastic nanny, the best we have had so far for our 6 month old twin boys. Truly cared about the boys and took great care of them. Highly recommend!"
David G.
Catrina M.
Asheville, NC
$28-32/hr • 14 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
As a caregiver with 14 years of experience, I'm passionate about nurturing children's growth and development. My calm and creative nature, coupled with my experience in babysitting, drives me to make a positive impact on the lives of young ones. I believe in clear and effective communication with parents, providing daily written...
Catrina can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"We hired Cat to nanny our twin daughters over a summer. We were drawn to her kindness and intelligence. We loved that she took the girls on a new adventure every day, from exploring a park, to rock climbing at the gym. She remains one of the girls’ favorite child...
Susanne S.
Heather D.
Asheville, NC
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Keeping Children Safe, Healthy And Learning For 25 Years
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have been a nanny, teacher, special needs therapist and behavior support specialist. I have a Doctorate Degree in Early Childhood Education and a Bachelors in Health and Nutrition. I am First Aid and CPR certified. I'm studying to get a Board Certification to work with children with autism. I've worked with several children on...
Heather can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"We LOVE Heather. She has a real talent for communicating with children, and she was great with our little boy who has Down syndrome. What a wonderful childcare provider!"
Stephanie H.
After many years in the food service industry, I have made the decision to move into the healthcare field. I have always been a happy, nurturing person and I am ready to use these strengths to make a difference in the lives around me.
In the past, I completed CNA school and had BLS certification. I have let these...
I am a licensed K-6 Elementary and Special Education Teacher and have experience working with children and families both in and out of the classroom. I am extremely passionate about working with children and getting the opportunity to see each individual grow, flourish and achieve personal goals.
Outside of my classroom...
Michelle M.
Asheville, NC
$22-40/hr • 6 yrs exp
Experienced Caregiver All Kinds Of Special Needs Individuals, Children And Adults
I have been working with individuals with special needs since I was 16. My father is a special needs teacher. I have been a nanny to families and I have worked in a camp environment. I am a passionate advocate for special needs causes.
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Asheville, NC
Ellen M.
5.0
Excellent knowledge on education and willingness to help kids succeed!
- Kristi T.
Heather D.
5.0
Heather was very attentive and loving to my 12 year old child with Down syndrome. She was interested in his needs and incorporated things to help him improve. My child loves her very much!
- Michelle S.
Rivers M.
5.0
Rivers is such a loving and caring person. She treated our son like he was her own. The love and care she showed when she watched our son was truly special.
- Care member
Rich E.
5.0
Very attentive and conscientious employee. Went beyond what was expected of him. Very punctual.
- Care member
Amber B.
5.0
Babysat for our 1 and 3 year olds while we were on vacation. She was very friendly and willing to be flexible with hours (stay later if needed).
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Ratings for Asheville, NC special needs caregivers listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.7 / 5
Special Needs Caregivers in Asheville, NC are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 77 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.