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Special needs caregivers in Black Mountain, NC
Kimberly S.
Black Mountain, NC
$13-18/hr • 10 yrs exp
I have been in the medical field for 20+ years and have experience in many different areas. I will make sure you get the best care possible and also can give you references. I am only looking for part time work as I am currently working full time somewhere else.
Allison H.
Swannanoa, NC
$15-20/hr • 2 yrs exp
I have 2 years of experience. I can help with Travel and Errands. I also have years of taking care of my sibling with special needs and her friends.
Allison can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Cami T.
Fairview, NC
$15-31/hr • 2 yrs exp
I have work with children and adults who struggle with mental health issues and special needs I worked at a daycare that focused on kids with down syndrome and I worked at a facility that worked with adults with various mental health issues and special needs I have my CPR and first aid I also worked in a nursing home so I'm...
Meybely B.
Fairview, NC
$23-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
A Loving And Creative Babysitter Ready To Make Great Memories With Your Child
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Meybely. I am 23 years old.
For about five years, I've been working with children between the ages of 1-10. In high school, I signed up as an intern at my school's on-site preschool, which began my interest in early childhood education. I recently worked as a teacher assistant, which has helped me become more...
Meybely can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Hello! I've worked with youth with autism, add, down's syndrome and seizure disorder, as well as mental illness. I am compassionate, kind and fun.
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: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Heather was so great with my kids! My son loved that she interacted and played hide and seek with them! Definitely look forward to having Heather again!"
Jessica C.
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: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
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)."
Care member
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.
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: Light cleaning, travel, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Early Education
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
5.0
(6)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
I work full time Monday-Friday and am looking for a second part time job. I have worked with children for over 30 years. I am 44 years old and I have experience with children from ages newborn to teens. I also have experience with special needs as I volunteered in the ESE department of an elementary school previously. I was also...
Melani can also help with: Travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Melani was the best babysitter ever. We were so sad when she moved away. :("
Erin S.
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: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"One of the best nannies we've ever hired. Highly recommend!"
Eva X.
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: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
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
(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:
CPR
Special Needs Care
CNA
5.0
"Tierney was such a wonderful addition to our family. My daughters loved her. It is always a pleasure to have her around."
Kristen R.
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: Swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
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.
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: Travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
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
(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.
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: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Robin is, hands-down, one of the most fantastic childcare providers I have worked with. She is caring for my almost 4-year-old son. They have lovely times and she engages him in lots of activities away from screens. He definitely looks forward to "Miss Robin"...
Kalista P.
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: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Catrina is one of the best people I know. She is smart, dependable, mature yet playful, and fun to be around. She is very responsible and is one of the friends that I look up to the most."
Paola R.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 13 families in your neighborhood
My name is Bryn and I graduated from Cal Poly in 2020. I have several years of babysitting and nannying experience, with children mainly from 6 months to 3 years old. Most of my experience has been with 1-2-year-old toddlers as I worked part time for three years at a local Church's childcare programs and worked full time as a...
Bryn can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Bryn was a great caregiver for my little grandsons and was quick to communicate. "
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: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, travel, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"If you're needing a cleaner to do a deep clean, look no further! I woke up this morning smiling, my house is squeaky clean, smells like fresh linens. Every corner and nook is clean, my floors never looked so good. Curtains are freshly washed and rehung! Seriously,...
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Black Mountain, NC
Heather D.
5.0
Heather was so great with my kids! My son loved that she interacted and played hide and seek with them! Definitely look forward to having Heather again!
- Jessica C.
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).
- Care member
Kayla P.
5.0
Kayla for many years babysat for my son who has had behavioral issues and can be a real challenge. Kayla's kind and calm demeanor always helped my son to stay on task and in a cooperative mood while doing so. Kayla is thoughtful, considerate, generous and forthcoming. I trust Kayla's judgement and...
- Jeanette T.
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
Melani L.
5.0
Melani is great! She is punctual, upbeat, fun, and wonderful with kids. Mine absolutely loved her. I needed a pretty demanding childcare schedule of 5:30 am to 8 pm two days in a row, and Melani took care of it with no problem, including preparing meals for the kids and taking them to the park. I...
- Sarah M.
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