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Sienna P.


Flat Rock, NC

$14-19/hr3 yrs exp

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I am 21 years old and am willing to help with just about any job needed. I am hardworking, caring, fun and helpful. I have a Bachelors Degree in Health Sciences (Pre-Physician Assistant) and a minor in Business Administration. I have experience in healthcare in a health and rehabilitation center, international medical clinics,...

Susan S M.


Flat Rock, NC

$19-31/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver

Hi, I would like to tell you about myself. I worked for the ARC of upstate New York for 10 years with the special needs. I moved to NC and worked with the elderly. I worked for Lake Point Landing taking care of the elderly. I loved listening to all their stories and caring for them. I also cared for a wonderful lady in her home...
Susan S can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, dementia, errands, transportation
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Melani L.


Hendersonville, NC

$22-28/hr10 yrs exp

Overnight, Late Night, And Weekend Caregiver

5.0

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Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

I work full time Monday-Friday and am looking for a second part time job. I have worked with children for over 30 years. I am 44 years old and I have experience with children from ages newborn to teens. I also have experience with special needs as I volunteered in the ESE department of an elementary school previously. I was also...
Melani can also help with: Travel
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Melani is great! She is punctual, upbeat, fun, and wonderful with kids. Mine absolutely loved her. I needed a pretty demanding childcare schedule of 5:30 am to 8 pm two days in a row, and Melani took care of it with no problem, including preparing meals for the...

Sarah M.

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Sarah C.


Hendersonville, NC

$15-25/hr10 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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
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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Cedar W.


Hendersonville, NC

$20-25/hr7 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: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

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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Deloris P.


Hendersonville, NC

$14-19/hr10 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.

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Kari R.


Zirconia, NC

$18-25/hr8 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny!

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have been a full-time, part-time, and occasional babysitter for many different families, with children of all ages, ranging from infants to teens. I have a Bachelor's degree in psychology with a minor in Lifespan Development. I have spent the past 5 years as a social worker - working with children with mental health needs and...
Kari can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Melani L.


Hendersonville, NC

$10-15/hr3 yrs exp

Special Needs Provider

I have experience working with multiple levels of special needs children with the ESE Department at an elementary school. I was an assistant site director of the after-school-care program, and I also volunteered in the ESE department during the week.
Greetings! Thank you so much for taking the time in looking at my profile. When my brother was born in 1994, I helped Mom and Dad raise him as I was able to. I was one of their built in Nannies/babysitters. I'm a mother of 4 kids ages from 17-26 years old. I have 17 years of experience and counting in raising my daughter who...
Adrienne can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, travel, craft assistance & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Yvonne W.


Hendersonville, NC

$15-25/hr8 yrs exp

Compassionate & Experienced Home Health Care Provider - LPN

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have experience caring for individuals both at home and in a nursing home. As I am more interested in the providing quality care, my aim is to facilitate a person to live life to their highest potential. Being creative and practically inclined has been a big asset in providing home health care. This opens doors for a more...
Greetings!! Thanks for considering me. I have 27 years and counting of experience taking care people of many ages from birth-elderly. I have 4 kids of my own, ages from 14-23 and one of them has special needs. I loVe babies and kids, that's why I choose to have several. I'm a Marine MoM. I have several years of experience...
Adrienne can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, hospice services, errands, live-in home care
I am a wife, mother, and a former school teacher. I enjoy taking care of others and am an animal lover. I'd describe my personality as compassionate, empathetic, and loyal. I like working with kids because they bring such joy, laughter, and are a reminder of what matters when being an adult it hard. I'm looking for a job...
Allison can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

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Larissa M.


Hendersonville, NC

$10-15/hr5 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver

*Available for a Summer Position* Currently, I am a teacher for Henderson County. I teach 8th grade language arts to students with learning disabilities. I absolutely love my job. Teaching and caring for children of all ages is definitely my main passion and I have been blessed to pursue this passion throughout my life. Since I...
Larissa can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

Cailey N.


Hendersonville, NC

$20-30/hr3 yrs exp

Special Needs Care

I have my RBT certification as well as three years experience direct teaching and direct therapeutic care. I have worked with kids ages 2 all the way to 12.
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Kerry P.


Campobello, SC

$24-40/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny

Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Kerry. I am a nanny with over 10 years of childcare experience from newborn to 14 years. In addition to this, I hold a BA degree in Education and have multiple years of teaching experience. I have experience with neurodivergent children, special needs, multiples, twins, implementing schedules/ routines, errands...
Kerry can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Kerry was amazing with our 4 month old. She took care of him while he was jet lagged and fussy over 3 nights and he was so happy to see her each time. Her communication was amazing given the different time zones initially. We really appreciate her and showing such...

Kate B.

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Heather D.


Asheville, NC

$15-30/hr10 yrs exp

Special Care For Your Special Child

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.

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Heather D.


Asheville, NC

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Keeping Children Safe, Healthy And Learning For 25 Years

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

Early Education

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"We LOVE Heather. She has a real talent for communicating with children, and she was great with our little boy who has Down syndrome. What a wonderful childcare provider!"

Stephanie H.

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Maria E.


Asheville, NC

$20-28/hr10 yrs exp

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: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"One of the best nannies we've ever hired. Highly recommend!"

Eva X.

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Elizabeth W.


Asheville, NC

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, my names Elizabeth but you can call me Liz. I've had babysitting experience for over 10 years, I also live with my boyfriend who has a 9 & an 11-year-old, they're my world! I've lived with them for over 4 years. We also have a 1-year-old son who I would need to bring with me, he would love a friend (or more)to play with! I...
Elizabeth can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Elizabeth was great with the kids. The kids really loved having her around and were excited for her to come spend time with them. She spent a lot of time taking the kids outside and playing with them - very hands on."

Ryan R.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Flat Rock, NC

Melani L.

5.0

Melani is great! She is punctual, upbeat, fun, and wonderful with kids. Mine absolutely loved her. I needed a pretty demanding childcare schedule of 5:30 am to 8 pm two days in a row, and Melani took care of it with no problem, including preparing meals for the kids and taking them to the park. I...

- Sarah M.

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.

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.

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.

Kerry P.

5.0

Kerry is not only very dependable and thorough at whatever job she is given, but most importantly, she is a lovely person that you can trust with your house, kids and pets. She is very organized, responsive and professional with her communication, and she enjoys working!!! She has an eye for detail,...

- Ma C.

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