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Special needs caregivers in Avondale Estates, GA

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David P.


Avondale Estates, GA

$20-28/hr • 4 yrs exp

Special Needs Care Provider

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Hi! My name is David, I am a caregiver for people with physical and developmental disabilities, as well as with seniors. My friend inspired me to work in caregiving, and my first job was with an adult man with autism, and from then on it has been my favorite work. I have been a caregiver since 2019 and have worked with children...

Katherine B.


Decatur, GA

$22/hr • 5 yrs exp

Grad Student: Fun Sitter And House Helper

5.0

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Currently a PhD student in engineering! I have 5 years of experience working with children, including children who have experienced trauma and children with special needs. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Laundry as well!
Katherine can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, travel
Skills:

First Aid

5.0
"Katherine is amazing! Our 8 year old daughter has Down syndrome and she LOVES when Katherine babysits! I know she can also handle larger groups of kids too! Highly recommend!!!"

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Bethany B.


Decatur, GA

$25/hr • 5 yrs exp

Babysitter

3.7

(3)

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

**Full Time Nanny Available** Experienced babysitter with 5 years + of childcare for children aged 3 months to 14 years old. Inspired by my own upbringing with a wonderful nanny, I aim to bring the same joy and care to the families I work with. I specialize in creative activities, outdoor activities, homework assistance, and...
Bethany can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
5.0
"Bethany is reliable and amazing with my children! I definitely recommend her for your family! "

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Marie S.


Stone Mountain, GA

$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Full Time Or Part Time Caregiver To The Elderly, Adult Or Child Or Special Needs

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have over 10 years experience caring for the elderly, adults and children with special needs. I provide care to seniors with Dementia, Alzheimer, ALS, MS, Diabetic, Stroke, Parkinson, Traumatic Brain Injury, Quadriplegic, Paraplegic, Total care and more. Provide care for Special Needs with CP, Down syndrome, ADD, ADHD, Autism...
Marie can also help with: Light cleaning, hospice services, home modification, errands, dementia, live-in home care & more
Skills:

CNA

5.0
"Marie is such a professional and hard working person. She is kindhearted and caring for others! Thank you Marie for being such helpful to us . I recommend Marie to Anyone!’ "

Hulagershe M.

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Correll J.


Decatur, GA

$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Correll.'s Brief Information On Childcare

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have worked for several families over the years as a live-out nanny for 20+years. I have demonstrated excellent leadership to delegate my skills and my ability setting example's by respecting parents and child/children. I've been providing incredible child care for ages newborn and older also care of twins and special needs,...
Correll can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CNA

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Correll was our full-time caregiver for our newborn daughter. She worked with us for a year before we relocated out of state. She was always on time, and so caring and loving to our daughter. I highly recommend Correll."

Meghann M.

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Daveda W.


Tucker, GA

$18-20/hr • 5 yrs exp

Part-time Special Needs Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Daveda. I have 5 years of experience providing special needs care and services. I have experience caring for children and adults with mild to severe disabilities. I am a high energy caregiver who loves to teach through real life experience. I enjoy going to the park, board games and activities. I am calm and patient...
Daveda can also help with: Travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Early Education

5.0
"Daveda is beyond amazing! She's played such a pivotal role in our little one nurturing and growth over the last 6 months. She's very good with finding the right balance to meet the needs of the parent and their little one. He misses her already!!"

Penny H.

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Janice L.


Lithonia, GA

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a healthcare professional currently certified as a Certified Nurse Tech since 2012 and CPR certified healthcare professional with a solid background in nursing theory, acute care, nursing homes, skilled rehabs and home care. I am also an excellent clinical, decision-making and assessment skills. I am compassionate, calm and...
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Nastashia F.


Tucker, GA

$20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello, I'm experienced in all types of special needs from adults to children. I have babysitting experience on and off for about six years. Love children and I always keep their best interest at heart.
Nastashia can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Anne T.


Decatur, GA

$17-20/hr

Personal Care Aide Life Skills Facilitator

Thank you for considering me. It has always been a pleasure working with people with special needs no matter the age. As a Life Skills Personal Aide, I facilitate independence responsibility and encourage health, exercise, safety and self worth. My experience dates back to 1984. I work with physical therapists, occupational...
Anne can also help with: Hospice services, respite care, dementia, meal prep, errands, light cleaning & more
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Kate K.


Atlanta, GA

$15-35/hr • 2 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I've been a live in caretaker for 2 children for the past 2 years from ages 8 and 10. I have care experience for about 7 years now and along the years I've cared for kids of all ages and learning abilities. I do the morning routine, school lunches, dinner, help with homework, afternoon school logistics and activities etc. I do...
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Elaine Joy S.


Lithonia, GA

$20/hr • 10 yrs exp

I Have Over 15 Years Of Senior Care Working .

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have over 12 years of experience working with seniors as a C. N. A with clients needing Hospice care, Alzheimer, Cancer, strokes, Hart attack, fracture or broken hip, special needs etc. In their homes, nursing homes and the hospital.
Elaine Joy can also help with: Dementia, live-in home care, hospice services
Skills:

CNA

CPR

Home Health Aide

5.0
"She took very good care of my Mother"

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Myette W.


Stone Mountain, GA

$33/hr • 8 yrs exp

Fun And Happy Sitter

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

My name is Myette and I love working with children, it is my passion. I have 5 years of experience working in a childcare setting, 3 years of experience in nannying, babysitting and tutoring. I am a certified behavioral therapist so I also have experience in working with children with special needs. I have my associates degree...
Myette can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, travel, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

Special Needs Care

5.0
"I am absolutely so thankful for Myette! I cannot say enough great things about her. My children have never had a babysitter they were so used to me and my husband so I was concerned about separation anxiety. Little did I know they gravitated right to Myette the...

Cortney B.

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Ashanti P.


Atlanta, GA

$15-18/hr • 5 yrs exp

A Glimpse Into Me

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I'd describe my personality as Caring, Optimistic, and Driven. In regards to childcare, I like working with kids because they are the future. Also, considering how many of us have had trauma growing up, in addition to the many people that may not realize it or never seek out any form of help motivates me to break those cycles....
Ashanti can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Ashanti was an ideal sitter. She did many things for my toddler, read, went to the park, and helped prepare meals. We worked with Ashanti 3 times and would gladly hire her again."

Princess I.

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Agnes D.


Decatur, GA

$30-50/hr • 6 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello wonderful families! I'm Agnes. Currently working with a family whose contract is about to end and I'm looking for my next long term family. My experience with kids has been private nanny/babysitter for 6 years, working at the pediatric emergency unit for 2 years, and a volunteer Sunday school teacher for 2 years. I have...
Agnes can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, travel, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"BEST NANNY EVER! My son loves her! She was very patient with him, always fed him delicious and nutritious meals, and had fun activities waiting for him. I 100% recommended Agnes. She is very knowledgeable with how to care for children. Very punctual and polite as...

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Nina S.


Decatur, GA

$25/hr • 6 yrs exp

Sitter With Own Transportation

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

Overview: I'm a 23-year-old former sushi chef. Ex culinary arts major turned Psychology. I graduated from Michigan State University a bachelor's in psychology and a minor in youth and development. Currently, I am graduate student getting my masters in social work. Career/Work History: I used to work as a behavioral aide,...
Nina can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Nina babysat our toddler for the past year. She immediately made a connection with our daughter, and our daughter took to her, as well. Nina was punctual, communicative, friendly, and all around a great sitter."

Leconte D.

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Shirley M.


Lithonia, GA

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Part Time-Full Time Caregiver

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Growing up my mom always had an at home daycare, so I grew up with children of all ages. MY mom then transferred to foster children, I helped with all age groups, all the way through college. After college, I had two kids of my own, a son(now 36) and a daughter(now 33. I also have 3 grand kids now, two boys(age 11 and 2. 5 years...
Shirley can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Miss Shirley was very kind and gentle with my children. They liked her very much. Furthermore, I greatly appreciated her willingness to accept our job offer on such short notice. I definitely intend to hire her again in the near future. "

Theo J.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I cared for two brothers who both had special needs, I would help them with bathroom use. Help with feeding. Take the to the park to learn social skills around other children. Help with sight words and any form of homework. Help with redirecting moments of frustration that the boys could potentially have.
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Kate K.


Atlanta, GA

$21-50/hr • 6 yrs exp

Hi There!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'd describe my personality as kind, caring and patient I started working with kids when I was around the age of 16 - I've worked with children of all ages, special needs kids, disabilities, and have been full time child care for the past 2 years
Kate can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Hollie H.


Decatur, GA

$30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello!! I have been a nanny and babysitter all throughout high school and college. I have my Master's in Industrial/Organizational Psychology and my Bachelor's in Psychology. I have worked with special needs children from ages 2-6 as a caregiver and respite provider which entailed caring for the child, and assisting with...
Hollie can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

CNA

5.0
"Great personality and demeanor with kids. Our 2 year old took immediately to her. "

Giancarlo F.

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Sandra M.


Stone Mountain, GA

$35-50/hr • 10 yrs exp

Great Part-Time Provider

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I am the mother of five children, four of my own and one adopted child, and am the grandmother of 17 beautiful grandchildren. In my early teenage years, I recognized my special love for children, and by the age of 14, I was offered my first job babysitting three little girls. On March 3, 2002, my youngest daughter gave birth to...
Sandra can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"We hired Sandra as a Tuesday-Thursday nanny around October-March, from when our daughter was about 3-6 months old. She was always friendly, dependable, and caring from day one. We chose her because of her child-caring experience, of which she has plenty because...

Anthony D.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Avondale Estates, GA

Katherine B.

5.0

Katherine is an amazing babysitter! She is kind, reliable, sweet, and most importantly patient. She loves kids and she be there for your children! She can read to them, play with them, cook for them, and be there for them. Patience was very important for us since our child had a disability and...

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Bethany B.

5.0

Bethany is reliable and amazing with my children! I definitely recommend her for your family!

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Marie S.

5.0

Marie is such a professional and hard working person. She is kindhearted and caring for others! Thank you Marie for being such helpful to us . I recommend Marie to Anyone!’

- Hulagershe M.

Correll J.

5.0

Correll worked as our nanny and took care of our son until he started daycare (between 9 months to 2 years age). She was very punctual, flexible, and dependable. She cooked meals for our son, engaged in age-appropriate play, reading books, and coloring. Even when he had colds, she took care of him....

- Supriya K.

Daveda W.

5.0

Daveda is beyond amazing! She's played such a pivotal role in our little one nurturing and growth over the last 6 months. She's very good with finding the right balance to meet the needs of the parent and their little one. He misses her already!!

- Penny H.

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