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Jeanette W.


Brevard, NC

$30/hr • 9 yrs exp

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I've had the privilege of working with children and adults of all ages in many capacities in the last 38 years. I have a degree in social work and am passionate about offering help, support and empowerment to people who have disabilities. It has been a joy to work alongside people who have disabilities for over 10 years. I am...
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Jeanette W.


Brevard, NC

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Jeanette and I absolutely love children! I have worked with children of all ages in a multitude of capacities for the last 30 years. I have a degree in social work and am dedicated to making a positive difference in people's lives. I have 10 years of paid experience working with children, and 7 of those were as a...
Jeanette can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Shannon E.


Arden, NC

$20-28/hr • 10 yrs exp

Previous Teacher & School Counselor, Mom Of 2 Young Adults, Educated, Patient, Compassionate

5.0

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I'm a mom of two children in their low 20s, previous teacher (including for children with special needs), school counselor, counselor & coach for young/adults, and author. I'm a very compassionate, patient woman who is creative, loves to have fun with children, and enjoys anything educational. As a counselor, I am trained in...
Shannon can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
5.0
"Shannon took great care of our child with special needs. Her devotion in meeting his needs was exceptional. Shannon a is very responsible and caring person. She was very attentive to our child’s needs and went well and beyond our expectations!"

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Christine Z.


Candler, NC

$10-15/hr • 1 yrs exp

Loving Childcare Provider With Experience Caring For Children With Special Needs

I have an Elementary Education Teaching Certification from NC. I have taken many college level courses about caring for children with special needs and I have experience caring for them in classroom and home settings. I am very patient, caring and loving and find it personally rewarding to care for all children.
5.0
"Christine currently works for me at E. Charter School. She is great with all ages of kids that we serve here, Kindergarten through 8th grade. She has many interests that she shares with children. She is alert and sees potential problems before they come to...

James W.

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Cedar W.


Hendersonville, NC

$20-25/hr • 7 yrs exp

Summer Nanny- Energetic And Responsible Local Student

Hi! My name is Cedar W, I'm a 24 nanny & Asheville native. I'm happy doing extra household help such as dog-walking, laundry, dishes, and making meals. I have my own car and am comfortable with pick-ups, drop-offs, and taking the kiddos on small local adventures! In 2023 I graduated from Warren Wilson with a BA in Psychology &...
Cedar can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"Cedar is kind and gentle, extremely artistic, present, polite, always on time and very reliable. My daughter begs for me to take a night out so she can spend time with Cedar. When I get home, there are pages and pages of beautiful art they have worked on together....

Alice E.

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Sarah C.


Hendersonville, NC

$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced & Energetic Nanny

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I am a career nanny/ECE teacher, with excellent references and over 20 years of experience working with children ages newborn to 8 years, including multiples and special needs. I worked in other fields, before something called me to childcare and to Early Education. This is my passion and I can't imagine doing anything else!. I...
Sarah can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"I am housekeeper in a home where Sarah is nanny. I witness and observe as I clean, what an exceptional, dedicated nanny she is! She has constant interaction with 2 children, teaching them manners, correct way to ask for something, Something rarely seen today! My...

Elizabeth H.

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Deloris P.


Hendersonville, NC

$14-19/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I would really like to speak with you about this position! I am a retired Speech-Language Pathologist and have decades of experience with "differently abled" individuals. I believe I could benefit your family member with excellent care and expertise with many diagnoses.
5.0
"Lori has been a gift to our family. She is kind, patient, and very capable when caring for our adult son who is cognitively disabled."

Carolyn L.

I am a mom of 2 I have a 5-year-old and 2-year-old so I have an understanding of what motherhood takes. I also have experience working with special needs children.
Amber can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Charity A.


Canton, NC

$28-50/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced Special Needs Caregiver

Hello, my nickname is Clove (legal first name is Charity) Over the past 25yrs I've worked as a caregiver/CNA in private home/nursing home/hospital settings. I've cared for clients of all ages suffering from depression, learning disorders, blindness, deafness, brain and limb injuries, diabetes, forms of cancer, Dementia,...
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Anita D.


Mills River, NC

$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Empathic Light Worker Of ALL Beings

Hi there! My name is Anita and I am 47 years young! I have three children who I adore and I'm looking for part-time work, between 10-20 hours a week. I love helping, taking care of and guiding people. My experience is vast and diversified. I've worked many years with youth at-risk, individuals with disabilities and people...
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Aliyah C.


Candler, NC

$12-15/hr • 5 yrs exp

Hello! I've worked with children for 5 years, I have 6 siblings who are younger than me so im very well known to childcare. I know CPR, and have experience with Special needs children, twins, infants, toddlers, etc. I also do frequent volunteering at nursery's and daycares, I also do not mind pets or cooking. I do not have my...
Aliyah can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Faustina M.


Canton, NC

$17-22/hr

I Have Over 18 Years Experience In Care Giving And Im Satisfied With CPR ,CNA,PTC

I have over 18 years experience in care giving and have CPR, CNA PTC with more experience with children and adults.
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Kristina Z.


Canton, NC

$10-20/hr • 3 yrs exp

Nanny/Sitter

I am a current nursing student in my first year, and have roughly 3-4 years of experience with children. I have worked as a camp counselor back in 2014/15 with all ages from 5-13 years old, followed by working as a pediatric nursing assistant in home health care with ages 3 months and 8 months. I am CPR certified, and have...
Kristina can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

CNA

CPR

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Kelly W.


Canton, NC

$10-20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Very experienced and dependable nanny looking for children to love

I have over 20 years of experience with all ages, including infants. I was a therapeutic foster parent for about 16 months and a special needs foster parent for 9 years. I have worked in a daycare, volunteered in a preschool, worked in elementary and middle schools with special needs and at-risk children. I love interacting with...
Kelly can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Cassie K.


Canton, NC

$16-21/hr • 6 yrs exp

Special Needs Care

I have experience working with special needs children and can provide support to a family that may need extra help. I can assist with daily living skills, communication, behavior reduction, and social skills. My passion is helping children with growth and development in order for them to reach their full potential.
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Melanie C.


Arden, NC

$12-17/hr • 1 yrs exp

Summertime Special Needs Caregiver

Hi! My name is Melanie C. and I am a 20-year-old college student at Western Carolina University. I have over five years of childcare experience in general working with both atypical and neurotypical children. I would be pleased to provide my resume and references, along with any other documentation you may require. Thank you!
I have extensive experience with children, both professionally and personally. I began babysitting at 16 and later worked as a preschool Teacher Assistant, caring for 10-15 toddlers. This taught me valuable skills in safety, organization, and managing a classroom. I also worked as a host at a busy restaurant, where I honed my...
Federica can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

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Brittany D.


Canton, NC

$10-15/hr • 6 yrs exp

Part - Time Special Needs Caregiver Available

I am currently working as a special education teacher in Scotland County. I have worked with adults and children with special needs in classroom, summer camp and home settings.
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Airiana G.


Arden, NC

$20-29/hr • 10 yrs exp

Direct-Care Professional

Hi there! I'm a dedicated caregiver, experienced nanny, and all-around helping hand. As a mother to a wonderful 5-year-old boy, I understand firsthand the importance of finding someone you can trust to care for your family and home. I have years of experience working professionally and as a volunteer with children and adults...
Airiana can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CNA

CPR

First Aid

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Alexis C.


Arden, NC

$12-17/hr • 1 yrs exp

Aside from helping with my younger cousins and sister, I have experience in a classroom and with special needs children. I was a part of Teacher Cadets my senior year of high school, and during that class I gained experience with children of all ages and needs. I love animals and am good with house keeping duties. I have a...
Alexis can also help with: Travel, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Brevard, NC

Shannon E.

5.0

Shannon took great care of our child with special needs. Her devotion in meeting his needs was exceptional. Shannon a is very responsible and caring person. She was very attentive to our child’s needs and went well and beyond our expectations!

- Care member

Christine Z.

5.0

Christine currently works for me at E. Charter School. She is great with all ages of kids that we serve here, Kindergarten through 8th grade. She has many interests that she shares with children. She is alert and sees potential problems before they come to fruition, and takes initiative in doing so....

- James W.

Cedar W.

5.0

Cedar is kind and gentle, extremely artistic, present, polite, always on time and very reliable. My daughter begs for me to take a night out so she can spend time with Cedar. When I get home, there are pages and pages of beautiful art they have worked on together. She rarely ever has screens on...

- Alice E.

Sarah C.

5.0

Sarah was our nanny for the last four years and truly became a part of our family. She was there to support us as we welcomed two more boys to our crew and loved them so well. She is kind, patient, creative, loving, supportive and a magnificent caregiver. My boys have loved their time with her and...

- Amy H.

Deloris P.

5.0

Lori has been a gift to our family. She is kind, patient, and very capable when caring for our adult son who is cognitively disabled.

- Carolyn L.

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