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Special needs caregivers in Canton, TX

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Denise H.


Canton, TX

$17-22/hr10 yrs exp

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I have been trained to work in a group home setting, providing safe, quality care to youth and adults with special needs. Understanding and giving positive reassurance to my client's to support positive outcomes in their daily life. I will be aware of the client's daily living goals to promote an enjoyable lifestyle for them. If...
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Kourtlyn K.


Wills Point, TX

$20-30/hr3 yrs exp

Care Provider

5.0

(2)

I was a nanny for 2 years for a 10-year-old and a 13-year-old. I babysit another 10-year-old in my spare time, and have also had experience with special needs kids. I have a lot of experience with kids of all ages and references can be provided. I have over four years of experience. I like to engage in learning activities with...
5.0
"While I had her watching my pets, she was very easy to work with. Kourtlyn sent me pictures of the dogs throughout the day giving me updates. I love how she handles herself. Anytime I had any questions, she was always timely about getting back to me. I would...

Alyssa B.

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Kourtlyn K.


Wills Point, TX

$20-35/hr10 yrs exp

Child Care/ Nanny

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

My name is Kourtlyn I am 31 years old. I have a Business Degree in Marketing. I have my Master in Public Administration. I have experience being a personal nanny for children & adults of all ages. Special needs has been my specialty for over 10 years. I references that can be provided. I like to engage in learning activities...
Kourtlyn can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Kourtlyn is a wonderful and conscientious employee. She's patient and attentive with my special needs daughter. I cannot say enough good things about her and we are so thankful she came into our lives. "

Laura B.

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Yvonne J.


Mabank, TX

$17-20/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am available for a viable, long-term, permanent assignment -live out. I have over 20 years of extensive experience in senior health care in both clinical and domestic environments. My professional tenure includes assignments and prior experiences with Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital-Dallas, the Parkland Health & Hospital...
5.0
"Yvonne is the best, most caring, energetic, outstanding individual. I'm so grateful to have found her. She works fast and is flexible and gets the tasks done. I highly recommend her for any position you need filled. "

Marcey S.

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Gwendolyne W.


Kaufman, TX

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

My name is Gwendolyne. I am a 1st year law student at Mizzou. I have a B. S. in History and a B. A. in Communication. I am from Texas but have lived in Missouri for about 8 months and have loved every second of it! I have 4 younger brothers and have been babysitting for about 10 years. In addition to babysitting I have worked at...
Gwendolyne can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Jaycee H.


Mabank, TX

$10-18/hr7 yrs exp

Experienced And Fun Babysitter

Hi! My name is Jaycee, but I go by Arlo! Absolutely adoring children and going to become a social worker, babysitting is the perfect fit for me for now! I have babysitted constantly for the past 7 years, starting when my baby brother was born. I also took classes in high school to help me learn how to assist children who are...
Jaycee can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Stacy S.


Ben Wheeler, TX

$21-28/hr10 yrs exp

Called

In high school I was a mentor to younger at risk children, several with ADHD. I taught several years for preschool aged children aged 3. Many I assure you with ADHD. I've cared for several elderly clients with cognitive memory problems, private in home. And worked for the Andrew's Center, in a group home with elderly and adult...
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Alicia R.


Wills Point, TX

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced And Educated Nanny Looking For Friendly Family

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I've been a nanny since I was in high school, starting with my uncle's kids during summer break. Since then I've nannied for about half a dozen families, most starting when the kids were infants and ending when they started school. I have also worked with teenagers and multiples, everything from a single child to six children. I...
Alicia can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

Early Education

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Tarah B.


Kaufman, TX

$10-30/hr1 yrs exp

Full- Time Special Needs Caregiver

Hello, my name is Tarah. I have a strong passion for working with individuals with special needs and providing them with the care and support they need to thrive. I have previous experience in the field, having worked with a young adult with autism over the summer. Additionally, I have volunteered in a special education...
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Brittany J.


Eustace, TX

$14-20/hr10 yrs exp

Fun, Rule Follower With A Creative Mind!

I am a Medically Retired Texas State Trooper! I am 26 years old and I very much enjoy spending time around kids. Until we have our own, I live vicariously through other peoples and enjoy their creative minds and helping them learn and grow while spending time with them. I have been working with kids as a volunteer my whole life...
Brittany can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Connie H.


Grand Saline, TX

$14/hr6 yrs exp

Paraprofessional

I was considering a career change to become a teacher and was substitute teaching. I subbed in some Special Needs classes and was offered a position at Quinlan ISD with the high schoolers and was there 3 years. I took another position at Canton ISD at the intermediate level for another 3. I now do a day care program and child...
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Doris J.


Kaufman, TX

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time Caregiver Available

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have 43 years of caregiving experience and 30 years of it has been working in skilled nursing facilities. The nursing facilities are where I found my passion for caregiving. Caregiving gives me great joy as the one rending the service as well as the one seeing the benefit that the client gets from the service being rendered....
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Alicia R.


Wills Point, TX

$15-30/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny Looking For Friendly Family

I've been a nanny since I was in high school, starting with my uncle's kids during summer break. Since then I've nannied for about half a dozen families, most starting when the kids were infants and ending when they started school. I have also worked with teenagers and multiples, everything from a single child to six children. I...
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Cindy M.


Grand Saline, TX

$18/hr10 yrs exp

CNA Looking To Care For Your Loved One

I have worked in the health care field for over 30 years. In nursing homes, hospitals and home care. I have my CNA license as well as my CPR. I can care for your loved one with preparing meals, medications, house keeping, errands. Dr appointments, bathing and bathroom.
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Paula Darlene K.


Grand Saline, TX

$21-23/hr10 yrs exp

Great Caretaker To Children And The Elderly

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I'm a young 58-year-old * Love seniors * Love kids * Love people * * Honest * Helpful * Kind * Sense of humor * I currently live in Grand Saline, TX and am often in Sunnyvale/Mesquite/Dallas, TX. Feel free to read references on here and I have more great recent references. Currently I look after an 88 yr old with dementia in...
Paula Darlene can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Hello everyone, Here is a bit about my experience with special needs. I have a brother who has cerebral palsy. I have helped care for him his entire life. I also have a cousin whom. is deaf and blind in one eye and a cousin with autism I have helped care for them as well. I have experience as a teacher and assistant with...

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Canton, TX

Kourtlyn K.

5.0

While I had her watching my pets, she was very easy to work with. Kourtlyn sent me pictures of the dogs throughout the day giving me updates. I love how she handles herself. Anytime I had any questions, she was always timely about getting back to me. I would definitely recommend her to anyone.

- Alyssa B.

Kourtlyn K.

5.0

Kourtlyn is a wonderful and conscientious employee. She's patient and attentive with my special needs daughter. I cannot say enough good things about her and we are so thankful she came into our lives.

- Laura B.

Yvonne J.

5.0

Yvonne is the best, most caring, energetic, outstanding individual. I'm so grateful to have found her. She works fast and is flexible and gets the tasks done. I highly recommend her for any position you need filled.

- Marcey S.

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