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Special needs caregivers in Clyde, NC

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Susanah P.


Clyde, NC

$23-25/hr2 yrs exp

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Hello! I'm a professional nanny with experience in all ages, I'm CPR certified, and have experience with special-needs children. I am patient and calm and love to encourage creativity and imagination. I'm a musician on the side and I come from a big family, I also do part-time volunteer education work, I believe those things...
Susanah can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Vickie C.


Waynesville, NC

$10-15/hr

Special Needs Provider

5.0

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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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Julianna W.


Waynesville, NC

$12-20/hr4 yrs exp

Helper

Hello! My name is Julianna, I am 29 years old, and have worked with kids on and off for the last 4 years. I have experience teaching art and facilitating activities. I love arts and crafts, spending time outside, reading, and helping people cultivate their creative minds. I have worked with children with special needs and am...
Julianna can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Katrina C.


Canton, NC

$15-50/hr6 yrs exp

Canton Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi there! I live in Canton with my husband, our dogs, and our 3-month-old baby! I have cared for children of all ages including children with special needs. I have a minor in education and have worked in recreation since graduating from Clemson in 2014. I have been a stay-at-home mom since May 2024. Most recently I worked at...
Katrina can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Katrina has given our family such a piece of mind! She cares for our 10 month old and always makes her smile, I never have to worry when she’s with her. Katrina is very professional and I have been able to really rely on her when I need. She helps with all my...

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Christine Z.


Candler, NC

$10-15/hr1 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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Kayla L.


Alexander, NC

$13-20/hr

Here For You!

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.

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

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

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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Waverly L.


Asheville, NC

$15-20/hr8 yrs exp

Fun, Creative, And Responsible Nanny

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Over the years, caring for children has not only become a huge part of my life, but one of my biggest passions. Cultivating a positive and fun atmosphere in the home is really important to me. I am very adaptable to different needs- whether it be large families, children with special needs, infants, or children of all ages. I...
Waverly can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Do not hesitate to hire Waverly! She is everything you'd expect and much more. She has unwavering patience, neverending kindness, and admirable virtues. My girls (and dogs) absolutely adored her! She was such a huge help to our family."

Heidi M.

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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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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.

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: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

I have lots of experience taking care of loved one's. I treat everyone as they are my own family. I have worked with children, special needs and elderly care
Kailey can also help with: Transportation, meal prep, errands, light cleaning, dementia
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Kira R.


Waynesville, NC

$20-30/hr20 yrs exp

Hello! My name is Kira and I have been in the child care field for 10+ years. I have nannied, taught Infant-Pre-K as a Lead Preschool Teacher, and worked with individuals with special needs in both home and school settings. I am extremely reliable and hard working, a multitasker, flexible, adaptable, caring, and loving. I have...
Kira can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Michelle M.


Asheville, NC

$22-40/hr6 yrs exp

Experienced Caregiver All Kinds Of Special Needs Individuals, Children And Adults

I have been working with individuals with special needs since I was 16. My father is a special needs teacher. I have been a nanny to families and I have worked in a camp environment. I am a passionate advocate for special needs causes.
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Charity A.


Canton, NC

$28-50/hr10 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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Rebecca H.


Candler, NC

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Teacher Seeking Summer Jobs

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am a 3rd grade teacher and mom to a 3-year-old boy. I love kids and have worked as a teacher for 9 years. I have taught 1st-5th grades and I have worked in a daycare setting with infants through 4-year-olds. I have my MA in Reading Education from Appalachian State University and a BS in Elementary Education from App as well. I...
Rebecca can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Kelly W.


Canton, NC

$10-20/hr10 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: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Phoebe G.


Asheville, NC

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

RN / Mom / Care Provider / Special Needs OK

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, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Brittany D.


Canton, NC

$10-15/hr6 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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Kristina Z.


Canton, NC

$10-20/hr3 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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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Clyde, NC

Katrina C.

5.0

Katrina is the best!! She had great activities planned for my toddler and was very reliable. My child adored Katrina and was always excited for when she came over. Highly recommend!

- 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.

Kayla L.

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 member.

- Heidi A.

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.

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

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