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Special needs caregivers in Black Mountain, NC

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Kimberly S.


Black Mountain, NC

$13-18/hr10 yrs exp

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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.
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Jodie G.


Black Mountain, NC

$12-17/hr10 yrs exp

Fun And Experienced Sitter

I am a mom of 3 kids with 16 years of experience. I have been a early childhood educator in a childcare setting for more than 12 year. I am looking to do occasional sitting for some awesome kids. I am first aid and CPR certified as well as hold my early childhood credentials. I am comfortable with all ages and children with...
Jodie can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

Special Needs Care

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Kathryn F.


Swannanoa, NC

$26/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny/Babysitter

5.0

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Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

House Manager. I am a mature, healthy, energetic woman who provides hours of direct attention to your kids. Whether it's playing outside or inside, working on projects, or helping siblings resolve issues, you can feel confident that your children's needs are 100% cared for and that they are having a fun experience while you are...
Kathryn can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Kate has been great with my kids! She is a great communicator, tuned right into our families needs, and has a lot of experience. I felt safe and secure with her watching the kids and would hire her again."

Luci A.

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Tara S.


Swannanoa, NC

$19-22/hr5 yrs exp

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.
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Allison H.


Swannanoa, NC

$15-20/hr2 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, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Meybely B.


Fairview, NC

$18/hr5 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: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Heather D.


Asheville, NC

$28/hr10 yrs exp

Keeping Children Safe, Healthy And Learning For 25 Years

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, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, travel & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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.

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Amber B.


Asheville, NC

$20-28/hr10 yrs exp

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: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling & 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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Logan P.


Asheville, NC

$25/hr7 yrs exp

Part-time Babysitter/Nanny Available

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I graduated from culinary school with a degree in Pastry Arts, and all through school I nannied for a family with 3 young children (ages 6, 4, and 2 at the time). I've nannied full time for 2 years, and am comfortable with twins, nanny shares, and children with special needs. While I love baking, I am also fulfilled by...
Logan can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Logan nannied for my 3 1/2 year old daughter, and was so wonderful. She was punctual, very active and kept me in the loop throughout the day, which I appreciated. Highly recommend her!"

Staci B.

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Rivers M.


Asheville, NC

$15-28/hr10 yrs exp

Nurturing Homeschooling Mama With Experience With Special Needs And A Love Of Pets!

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My kids have asked that I work from home, and it's wonderful! They are home schooled and love to play & help with kids. We 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,...
Rivers can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:

Early Education

5.0
"Rivers was available to help me out same day of request due to a last minute sitter cancellation. Which was wonderful! My daughter had such a good time, and is already continuing to ask when she can see Rivers again. Definitely recommend!"

Erin P.

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Melani L.


Hendersonville, NC

$22-28/hr10 yrs exp

Overnight, Late Night, And Weekend Caregiver

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:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Melani was a wonderful babysitter. I was sad to see her move out of state and would hire her again in a heartbeat. My daughter loves her still and asks about her often. It has been tough finding another babysitter as reliable and loving as Melani was with my...

Brandi K.

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Maria E.


Asheville, NC

$20-28/hr10 yrs exp

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: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"One of the best nannies we've ever hired. Highly recommend!"

Eva X.

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Tierney M.


Asheville, NC

$25-33/hr6 yrs exp

Nanny T

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:

Special Needs Care

CPR

CNA

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.

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Marie S.


Asheville, NC

$15-20/hr3 yrs exp

Creative, Loving, And Responsible Sitter Here For You!

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, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
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.

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Heather D.


Asheville, NC

$15-30/hr10 yrs exp

Special Care For Your Special Child

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.

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Elizabeth W.


Asheville, NC

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

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 live with my boyfriend who has a 9 & an 11-year-old, they're my world! I've lived with them for over 4 years. We also have a 1-year-old son who I would need to bring with me, he would love a friend (or more)to play with! I...
Elizabeth can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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.

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Bryn M.


Weaverville, NC

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver

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: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Bryn watched our newborn and did a fantastic job. She was very communicative, flexible and punctual. Would definitely recommend!!"

Peter C.

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Rich E.


Asheville, NC

$50/hr5 yrs exp

Baby Whisperer

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: Meal prep, travel, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"He is a baby whisperer! He is so attentive and focused on the care of your child and they will feel it! He is a very kind soul with a heart of gold. My almost 2 year old son is completely obsessed with him for good reason."

Jasmine R.

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Selin H.


Asheville, NC

$25/hr10 yrs exp

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: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

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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Kathryn D.


Weaverville, NC

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

I bring magic, creativity, and gentleness to childcare. I have been working as a nanny for the past year and looking for more consistent nanny work. My childcare experience includes teaching 2nd and 4th grade art classes, teaching karate classes to 4-6-year-olds, coaching a 5-6th grade volleyball team, working at the summer...
Kathryn can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Kat was not only on time she came early to make sure she wasn't late. Very sweet with our child she came with toys to play with him while we were away. Would recommend again. Thanks!"

Javier L.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Black Mountain, NC

Kathryn F.

5.0

Our daughter (2 at the time) and Kate connected quickly. She took time to learn and mirror the vocabulary we use to communicate and our parenting style. She was great at finding things to do even on cold & rainy days. Kate is punctual, responsible, gracious during big emotions and always helps...

- Care member

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

Logan P.

5.0

Logan nannied for my 3 1/2 year old daughter, and was so wonderful. She was punctual, very active and kept me in the loop throughout the day, which I appreciated. Highly recommend her!

- Staci B.

Rivers M.

5.0

Rivers was available to help me out same day of request due to a last minute sitter cancellation. Which was wonderful! My daughter had such a good time, and is already continuing to ask when she can see Rivers again. Definitely recommend!

- Erin P.

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