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44 special needs caregivers are listed in Athens, AL

The average posted rate is $17/hr as of December 2024

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years

Special needs caregivers in Athens, AL

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Rohbecca M.


Athens, AL

$25/hr10 yrs exp

CNA/HHA. Certified Activity Director

5.0

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I have 25+ years experience working with many different mental disabilities. Even though I have a lot of experience, every person with these type of challenges are different. So, when I start working with these special individuals, I take the time to learn them, their families and their routines. I can truly tell you, that I...
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Madalyn W.


Athens, AL

$13-18/hr2 yrs exp

Hey parents, Get to know me a little bit. I am 21 years old, and a full-time college student. I love children, and with that being said I am studying to be an elementary teacher. A really cool fact about me is that I give private softball lessons. Right now I am just looking to fill my schedule. I can do tons of date nights, or...
I have 4 years of experience working as a babysitter and 2 years in a nursery. I've worked with age ranges 0-12 and with multiple special needs children. I am available to help with any household chores needed.
Paityn can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

Lily N.


Athens, AL

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Loving Caregiver/Housekeeper

My name is Lily I have 10 years paid experience in senior care giving/ housekeeping. I can do everything needed transfers, bathing, medications, meal prep, feed, you name it I've done it. I have experience with Dementia and Alzheimer's. I love the elderly, I love and care for them as if they are my own family. I have 3 children...
Lily can also help with: Dementia, light cleaning, companionship, personal care, mobility assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

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Kimberly C.


Elkmont, AL

$15/hr20 yrs exp

Fun Sitter And Cookie Creater

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have 10 years of experience. I can help with Swimming Supervision and Carpooling. I currently work as a bus aide on special needs bus and a substitute teacher during the day. I have worked in nursery and toddler classrooms at a daycare. I love working with children. I am married with 2 children and 2 puppies.
Kimberly can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

Early Education

5.0
"Kim is very calm and experienced. She did help bring the kids to bed and got their needs addressed. She is very reliable and trustworthy. I am glad we found Kim."

Regina F.

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Dani C.


Huntsville, AL

$11-16/hr10 yrs exp

Retired Special Education Teacher

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

As a retired special needs teacher for 30 years, I've done a variety of housekeeping and pet care jobs both in Memphis and in Michigan. I am a mother of 3 adult children and grandmother of three; ages 14, 6 and 2. I've taught school K-12 in several Michigan school systems as well as residential programs for adjudicated youth....
Dani can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Dani was on time and instantly connected with my kids. She is a burst of energy and knows how to handle toddlers and listened to all the endless stories my nine year old had as well. Will 100% recommend her and use her again!"

Bella Christina O.

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Miah E.


Madison, AL

$13-18/hr5 yrs exp

Hi!! My name is Miah and I am 20 years old. I currently work part-time at a hospice facility but I'm looking at getting back into childcare! I have been caring for children for 4-5 years and before that my little brother! I have experience with children with special needs, food allergies, and medical conditions! I love working...
Miah can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Kendal S.


Madison, AL

$20-26/hr8 yrs exp

Experienced Caregiver Available

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

** Please note my updated rates I am back in the Huntsville/Madison area permanently! I have been a caregiver for over 8 years now. I have experience caring for a wide variety of children ranging from special needs to foster children to newborns. I also worked at an optometrist's office to guide children through reading/eye...
Kendal can also help with: Carpooling, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:

First Aid

5.0
"Kendal has worked in our Church in the nursery and volunteered in VBS also. She has a kind heart and is fun to be with. She has worked with children tutoring at the A. School of Math and Science, where she graduated from in 2014. She is creative in music and art....

Suzette S.

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Teressa B.


Madison, AL

$15-30/hr10 yrs exp

Love Caring For Children And The Elderly

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I have 30 years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Cooking/Meal Preparation. Have raised 4 children of my own, had 8 foster children, and have helped to raise grandchildren and countless nieces and nephews. I have been trained in child psychology and have also worked with autistic and other special needs...
Teressa can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Teressa is amazing! My children adore her, I will continue to request her anytime I need my kids cared for. The kiddos have asked multiple times when I am going to call her back over. Additionally, she was fantastic with my dogs. I highly recommended her if you are...

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Cristen J.


Toney, AL

$25/hr9 yrs exp

Nanny/Babysitter

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I'm Cristen! I've done it all from being a mom, myself, to infants, special needs, teaching, pediatric dentistry, private care, children of all ages. Since I've moved to Huntsville I've been blessed to have the very best of families. I have focused primarily on infant and toddler care. I am currently working and will...
Cristen can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"I just want to start out by saying how helpful and professional Cristen is. She does everything at 110% and we couldn't have asked for a greater angel than her. I was really impressed with the service she provides and the fact that she goes out of her way to make a...

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Jianna B.


Madison, AL

$13-20/hr2 yrs exp

About Me

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, My name is Jianna and I am currently a senior at The University of Central Florida studying Health Sciences. My ultimate goal in life is to become a Dentist. A little childcare background about myself, I began working with children my 11th grade year in high school when I started babysitting for a family friend. From...
Worked with children with multiple different special needs over the years. I have also worked in senior care homes in a few capacities.
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Samantha J.


Madison, AL

$10-20/hr4 yrs exp

RN Offering Part-time Child Care!

Hi! My name is Samantha. I am a registered nurse offering part-time child-care! I am available WED-SAT. I am experienced with working with children of all ages as well as children with special needs. I am also very experienced with pet care. Will cook, clean, do laundry if needed. I am CPR certified, creative, caring, and...
Samantha can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Chassity D.


Madison, AL

$18-20/hr6 yrs exp

Single Mom/Caregiver/Special Needs Specialist

Hi, my name is Chassity. I am a single mother of 2 (girl, boy). My daughter is in college; my son is in high school. I am currently working as a teachers aide/substitute for Madison City Schools. I previously worked in the medical field for 10 years. I have worked with special needs children and adults over the last 6 years. I...
Chassity can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Carden M.


Madison, AL

$15-45/hr10 yrs exp

Summer Full-Time Caregiver Available

Hello! I have 1 year of experience as a Paraprofessional in a local elementary school, and 8 years of experience in various daycare, and outside babysitting. I have also been a Respite Care Worker for the Alabama Department of Mental Health for the past 4 years where I cared for a 13-year-old with autism. I have had a lot of...
Carden can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:

CNA

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Julia F.


Madison, AL

$18-30/hr10 yrs exp

SPECIAL NEEDS CAREGIVER

Hi, I'm Judy a committed, responsible, creative, patient, kind and loving Care Provider who takes great pride in providing professional Special Needs Care to Children and Adults of all ages. I've acquired two years of Homeschooling Coach assistance for K12 programs. I hold a BA in Health Services and currently pursing my MBA in...
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Jayla G.


Madison, AL

$18-25/hr1 yrs exp

I have spent the past year working as a registered behavior technician with children ages 2-18years old that have a range of developmental delays/disorders including autism, ADD/ADHD, and down syndrome. This has provided me with the ability to manage meltdowns and remain aware of possible triggering stimuli.
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Marcy H.


Madison, AL

$20-21/hr10 yrs exp

This Is My Story.

I'd describe my personality as hardworking, caring, compassionate & intuitive. I like caring for seniors because they are inspiring. Each person has a unique and important story. I'm looking for a job that allows me to help seniors live their most productive & fulfilled life. In my spare time I like to garden, hike & spend...
Marcy can also help with: Mobility assistance, meal prep, respite care, light cleaning, home modification, errands & more
Skills:

Wound Care

CPR

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Gene Hans V.


Madison, AL

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

I am a certified special education teacher. I have a work with students with different disabilities. I am very patient, motivated and would go an extra mile. If you have any questions just send me a message.
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Chassity D.


Madison, AL

$20/hr5 yrs exp

Medical Assistant/Caregiver Ready To Serve You

10yrs in Medical Field as a Medical Assistant 7 years in Special Needs community and group home care settings 3 years in Senior In-Home Private care 4 years Teachers Assistant/Substitute Currently work for the City of Huntsville
Chassity can also help with: Light cleaning, dementia, personal care, meal prep, companionship, errands & more
Skills:

CPR

Home Health Aide

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Athens, AL

Kimberly C.

5.0

Kim is very calm and experienced. She did help bring the kids to bed and got their needs addressed. She is very reliable and trustworthy. I am glad we found Kim.

- Regina F.

Dani C.

5.0

Dani was on time and instantly connected with my kids. She is a burst of energy and knows how to handle toddlers and listened to all the endless stories my nine year old had as well. Will 100% recommend her and use her again!

- Bella Christina O.

Kendal S.

5.0

Kendal is amazing with children! And she's very smart and independent and responsible. She's good with housekeeping and pets, too. One day whenever I've got my own children, I would 100% definitely trust my kids and home with her.

- Emma T.

Teressa B.

5.0

Teressa is amazing! My children adore her, I will continue to request her anytime I need my kids cared for. The kiddos have asked multiple times when I am going to call her back over. Additionally, she was fantastic with my dogs. I highly recommended her if you are looking for a reliable, caring...

- Care member

Cristen J.

5.0

Cristen was our nanny from the time my son was 3 months until 16-17 months. She was truly an angel sent to us at the perfect time. Cristen stepped in and I immediately felt at ease. She was dependable, punctual, caring, and most of all loving. She was there for my little boy when I couldn’t be and...

- Jane-anne G.

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