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Cindy K.


Chelsea, AL

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced & Loving Nanny For Part-time Care

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Seeking a part-time position! My schedule is very flexible! Former award-winning teacher with more than 10 years of professional nanny experience. I worked fulI-time last year for a sweet family with infant twins! I will provide a loving and nurturing environment for your child/children. I have taken care of children of all...
Cindy can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Mary K.


Leeds, AL

$10-25/hr8 yrs exp

Part Time Babysitter

Over 10 years of childcare experience from babies to teens. CPR and first aid certified. Experience working with special needs children
Mary can also help with: Grocery shopping, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Alycia T.


Birmingham, AL

$10-20/hr10 yrs exp

My Name Is Alycia And I Have Over 10 Years Of Experience Working With Children.

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5yrs Teaching experience 10+ yrs working with children. I have worked in a preschool, camp, nursery and after care setting. I also have experience babysitting/nannying and mentoring. I currently work with special needs and I have prior experience in that area as well. My background has been cleared through DHR and through the...
Alycia can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Amiyah D.


Birmingham, AL

$15-20/hr3 yrs exp

My name is Amiyah and I am 19 years old. Taking care of people has always been a part of my life and it's something I love doing. With the experience of caring for my sister with special needs, I can assure you that I am the best candidate for any position.
Amiyah can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping
I'm responsible, dependable, patient, understanding, fun-loving, trustworthy, caring and reliable. When you leave your loved ones with me, I assure you-you will not have to worry, I can fit into any environment. My number one goal is to provide safety and a fun experience for your child. Growing up with a special needs sibling...
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Alycia T.


Birmingham, AL

$12-17/hr5 yrs exp

I currently have over 5 years of experience working with special needs. My most recent experience is with children on the autism spectrum.
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Kylie M.


Birmingham, AL

$20-50/hr16 yrs exp

Hello!

I have over a decade of experience with both nannying and babysitting. Since being a teenager I have naturally thrived in childcare. I think this is fueled by my fun and creative personality, matched with my nurturing instincts. Family pets are a bonus in my opinion. I have experience with special needs care as well. In my...
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Camden S.


Birmingham, AL

$10-15/hr6 yrs exp

Child care

I'm a childcare provider with a passion for nurturing and educating children. I've spent the last six years caring for children of all ages, from toddlers to preteens, and I'm confident in my ability to provide a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for your child. I'm known for my patience, creativity, and friendly...
Camden can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Paige C.


Birmingham, AL

$10-15/hr5 yrs exp

Summer Nanny, And Weeknight, Weekend Babysitter

I started babysitting at the age of 13 after I received my babysitting certificate. In the last five years, I have had numerous babysitting jobs from part-time to full time summer nanny positions. I've worked with children from ages infant to pre-teen. I do a lot of volunteer work with special need students, and I am comfortable...
Paige can also help with: Carpooling
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Jonysia K.


Birmingham, AL

$25/hr3 yrs exp

Part-time/Full - Time Nanny!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Jonysia, I am a college student and I am 20 years old! I've been babysitting children since the 7th grade. I have experience working long-term with infants, toddlers, young children and even teenagers. I also have experience in working with children that have special needs such as autism and cerebral palsy. My mother...
Jonysia can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Lillian B.


Birmingham, AL

$20/hr3 yrs exp

About Me!

I'd describe my personality as friendly, compassionate, and driven. I like working with kids because I grew up with younger siblings and I have always enjoyed being around the fun spirit that kids have. I'm looking for a job that is consistent, knowing what my weeks will look like ahead of time. I want a job where I can build...
Lillian can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling
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Elizabeth R C.


Birmingham, AL

$13-25/hr10 yrs exp

I Am A Retired Special Education Aide. I Am Currently Taking Care Of Two Of My Grandsons. Their Ages

I have 25 plus years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Swimming Supervision. I work with both special needs adults and children. I am currently taking care of two of my grandsons. Would really love a live- in type situation to help the family with their kids. I have references and tons of experience. Thank...
Elizabeth R can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"She is caring and honest to the bone She has the heart of a true caretaker"

Glenda K.

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Anna P.


Pelham, AL

$10-30/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi I'm Anna, I am 26 years old. I'm currently taking a break from the University of Alabama for a degree in social work. I have experience with special needs through my little brother who has prader wili, mentoring through college, and babysitting. I have also volunteered at two local elementary schools in 2nd grade classes and...
5.0
"Anna covered after school for us. She was always on time, responsible and fun. I'd definitely hire her again!"

Virginia L.

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Kenyata S.


Birmingham, AL

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Caregiver

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello my name is Kenyata, currently I'm a Certified Nurse Assistant/ Certified Patient Care Technician with more than 10 years of experience in the health care field. My skills included light housekeeping, meal preparation, personal hygiene, companionship, transferring clients, and errands. Please review my profile for more...
5.0
"Kenyata is awesome with my son. She's probably one of the best sitters I've ever had. She's sweet, dependable and an all around great person. What I love the most about Kenyata is that she gets right down on the floor with my son. I'm very pleased!"

Aisha W.

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Candice B.


Birmingham, AL

$10-20/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced With A B.S. In Psychology, Looking To Help With Evening And Weekend Care.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am fully COVID-19 vaccinated & plan to get all recommended boosters. I have been a full-time nanny in the past for a family with 4 children, ages 2-12, in which I cooked, cleaned, tutored and cared for their family dog. I also worked in a mental health facility for a year in which I cared for troubled youth of ages 8-14 with...
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Abigail B.


Trussville, AL

$13-15/hr8 yrs exp

Fun And Responsible Sitter

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Abigail and I am a senior in Social Work at The University of Montevallo. I have been working with children since the age of 15, and absolutely love it! I have worked with youth who have disabilities/special needs, children from newborn to the age of 6th grade, and children with behavioral problems. My work...
Abigail can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Abigail made my son feel comfortable right away!! She has a very positive, fun, and caring attitude. We have hired her for 2 days so far and we were so pleased after each visit. She left detailed notes on diaper changes, activities, outside time, meals, etc. We had...

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Belinda W.


Birmingham, AL

$10-25/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny/Caregiver

Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood

I have been a foster parent for over 17 years. I worked in nurseries, school systems, the YMCA, and children church. I have worked with children with disabilities such as ADHD, OD, and special needs. I have worked with Care. com for over 10 years. Worked with a family of two ages 3 month to 3 years old for 3years until family...
Belinda can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"I had previously did a review on Ms Belinda, and I was upset about one incident. Time has passed and I am coming back to do an updated review. Ms Belinda is very dependable and she has always been willing to help me and my kids. She is great with my son who is very...

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Robin W.


Birmingham, AL

$19/hr17 yrs exp

Nanny/caregiver

Hired by 25 families in your neighborhood

As a caring and experienced childcare provider with 17 years of experience, I'm passionate about fostering children's growth and development. My patient, creative, and nurturing personality allows me to connect with children of all ages, from infants to preteens. I believe in open communication with parents and follow their...
Robin can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Robin is most definitely GOD sent! My boys LOVE her and enjoyed the time they spent with ROBIN! It is very hard to find a trustworthy person that would care for your kids. However, Robin is the GOAT! Thank you Robin for all that you do for my boys!! "

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Lashonda J.


Birmingham, AL

$15/hr10 yrs exp

Medical Assistant

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have always liked working with individuals with special needs. I've supervised several group homes with Dungarvin and Arc of Jefferson County. I have also worked for 5 years with United Cerebral Palsy . My skills list include medication administration, CPR, First Aid, medical terminology and also training in teaching daily...
5.0
"LaShonda has been providing care for my adult son with physical disabilities. She is very attentive to details. She attends to his daily needs of bathing, dressing, transfers, as well as cooking and feeding. We are thankful we found her and for the care she...

Lauren W.

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Amanda B.


Birmingham, AL

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny And Full-time Childcare

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have worked with children for 10 years in a variety of settings. I have been employed by childcare centers, families, and have worked in a research office specializing in child safety. I have worked with children ranging from 8 weeks to 12 years old, and have experience working with special needs children. I have a Bachelor of...
Amanda can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"We used Amanda for the 2016/2017 school year to pick our 4 year old up from school and watch him until we returned home from work. We never had to worry when he was in her care. She was very flexible with hours and worked wonderfully with our guy who has multiple...

Victoria D.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Chelsea, AL

Elizabeth R C.

5.0

Beth is completely comfortable with children of all ages and abilities. She was born to be a loving, caring nurturer. She has many, many years of experience working with children and has the biggest heart of anyone I've ever known! Beth is smart, capable, and would adapt to any situation. Some...

- Betsy M.

Anna P.

5.0

Anna covered after school for us. She was always on time, responsible and fun. I'd definitely hire her again!

- Virginia L.

Kenyata S.

5.0

Kenyata is awesome with my son. She's probably one of the best sitters I've ever had. She's sweet, dependable and an all around great person. What I love the most about Kenyata is that she gets right down on the floor with my son. I'm very pleased!

- Aisha W.

Abigail B.

5.0

Abigail made my son feel comfortable right away!! She has a very positive, fun, and caring attitude. We have hired her for 2 days so far and we were so pleased after each visit. She left detailed notes on diaper changes, activities, outside time, meals, etc. We had to work on our sons bday and she...

- Care member

Belinda W.

5.0

Belinda has been a joy to work with. I hired her to be a part-time nanny for my 2-year old while I worked from home. My son, who is normally shy with strangers, was hugging her within minutes of meeting her. She has been great with him, even coming up with ideas of new toys and activities to keep...

- Candace E.

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