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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Candler, NC
The average posted rate is $12/hr as of February 2025
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years
Special needs caregivers in Candler, NC
I have always held a special place in my heart for those with Special Needs. I have years of experience working in a Dental office for Special Needs Dental patients and a lifetime of family experience with Special Needs
I love learning new ways to make a difference in you and your loved ones life. I am patient, kind,...
Kelly W.
Canton, NC
$10-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Very experienced and dependable nanny looking for children to love
I have over 15 years of experience with all ages, including infants. I was a therapeutic foster parent for about 16 months. I have worked in a daycare, volunteered in a preschool, worked in elementary and middle schools with special needs and at-risk children. I have been a full time nanny for over 6 years. I love interacting...
Kelly can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
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
My love and passion for enriching the lives of children combined with experience and education in childcare makes me uniquely suited for this position. Through teaching, counseling and nursing I have gained a rich history of knowledge to enhance the care I give. Right now, as an ABA therapist, I provide behavior therapy and...
Love kids and elders (pets great too!) Happy to diversify and care for all sorts of people. Have some pediatric nursing care experience - most of my experience is from being a mother though :D NC RN
Phoebe can also help with: Carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
Vennesa M.
Asheville, NC
$20-30/hr
I aim to please and Always provide quality services to my clients thus resulting in their well being
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have a vast array of experience in the medical field, and feel comfortable and confident in my ability to provide compassionate and competent care for any individual no matter their age or ability.
With over 30 years experience from mother/baby to med/surg and ICU, I have provided professional support to all age groups and...
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.
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, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Fantastic nanny, the best we have had so far for our 6 month old twin boys. Truly cared about the boys and took great care of them. Highly recommend!"
David G.
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.
Cedar W.
Hendersonville, NC
$20-25/hr • 7 yrs exp
Summer Nanny- Energetic And Responsible Local Student
5.0
(1)
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: Meal prep, travel, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
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.
Selin H.
Asheville, NC
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(22)
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: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Selin is a pro. I hired Selin last minute to help care for our 2-year old while I worked and my wife was out of town for a week. We never hired a caregiver before, and never left our daughter with anyone besides immediate family. Selin brought a sense of peace and...
Jason V.
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: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
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.
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, meal prep, travel, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Rich is a highly-skilled, knowledgeable person who has great compassion for those he cares for. I'm never worried about her well-being when I entrust my baby daughter's care to him. Very loving, patient, and strong, Rich is absolutely a person you can put your...
Teresa L.
5.0
(7)
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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
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.
Rivers M.
Asheville, NC
$15-28/hr • 10 yrs exp
Nurturing Homeschooling Mama With Experience With Special Needs And A Love Of Pets!
5.0
(2)
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: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, 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.
5.0
(1)
Hi my name is Kayla! I have worked with kids through care. com for 8 years now. I have loved every family I have worked with and continue to! Although special needs is a new position for me I would love the opportunity to be able to help
Your family !
5.0
"Kayla was by far one of the best babysitter's/Nanny we have ever come across. Our 3 daughters fell in love with her instantly. She was punctual, patient, and so caring. We highly recommend Kayla to any family looking for an extra pair of hands or a long term family...
Heidi A.
5.0
(4)
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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I cannot say enough good things about Kate. She has been a godsend to me and my son. She is extremely nurturing, kind hearted, reliable, and helpful. She intuitively knows what my toddler needs. She has helped my son build his confidence and taken him on so...
Ashley P.
5.0
(1)
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: Swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
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.
5.0
(3)
My name is Vickie have personal experience with chronically ill children to hospice care. I am a mother to three older children and I would want the person taking care of my loved one as if they were my own. That is what I would do.
It is a case by case basis and I would need to know what the expectations are plus we have to...
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Candler, NC
Maria E.
5.0
Fantastic nanny, the best we have had so far for our 6 month old twin boys. Truly cared about the boys and took great care of them. Highly recommend!
- David G.
Heather D.
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.
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.
Selin H.
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!
- 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.
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