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Hannah H.


Fletcher, NC

$25/hr10 yrs exp

34 Year Old With 10 + Years In Childcare And Experience With Special Needs; Physical And Mental.

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Hannah and I am 35 years old. I have been working with children since at least the age of 13. I was always babysitting family members and then as I got old enough I began working for family friends and then nannying throughout my twenties and on. I have worked with adults as well as children. I really enjoy the work I...
Hannah can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Hannah H.


Fletcher, NC

$20-50/hr3 yrs exp

I Just Love Taking Care Of Others

My name is Hannah and I am 34 years old. I have been working with children since at least the age of 13 and helping care for the elderly throughout my twenties on. I have worked with many different families in home as well as with a company that does everything home health related. I really enjoy the work I've been able to do...
Hannah can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, dementia, live-in home care, errands, transportation & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

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Lindsay H.


Hendersonville, NC

$10-20/hr7 yrs exp

Part-Time Babysitter

5.0

(2)

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

My experience with child care consists of babysitting ages 1-14, supervised special needs classes, and patrolled a trampoline park. I am currently in school studying to be a nurse.
Lindsay can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Lindsay pet/house sit for us for an extended weekend and we absolutely loved her! She took wonderful care of our senior dog that has some special needs! She was flexible and honest and responsible. She's responsive and punctual. We can't say enough good things...

Krista L.

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Shannon E.


Arden, NC

$20-28/hr10 yrs exp

Previous Teacher & School Counselor, Mom Of 2 Young Adults, Educated, Patient, Compassionate

I'm a mom of two children in their low 20s, previous teacher (including for children with special needs), school counselor, counselor & coach for young/adults, and author. I'm a very compassionate, patient woman who is creative, loves to have fun with children, and enjoys anything educational. As a counselor, I am trained in...
Shannon can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
5.0
"Shannon took great care of our child with special needs. Her devotion in meeting his needs was exceptional. Shannon a is very responsible and caring person. She was very attentive to our child’s needs and went well and beyond our expectations!"

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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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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

$28/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: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision & 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.

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

CPR

First Aid

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

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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.

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Melani L.


Hendersonville, NC

$22-28/hr10 yrs exp

Overnight, Late Night, And Weekend Caregiver

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.

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: Live-in home care, light cleaning, meal prep, errands, hospice services
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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: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

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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.
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Phillip L.


Asheville, NC

$18-50/hr8 yrs exp

Committed And Experienced Caregiver.

I am a compassionate and experienced Caregiver specializing in caring for persons with disabilities, who is adept in providing optimal care for those who cannot provide self-care & those who require a more intense level of care. I am committed to caring for clients in a way that improves their overall quality of life. I...
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Alexi D.


Asheville, NC

$10-20/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver Work Needed

I have worked in a hospital pharmacy for 6 years while in school. I got my certified nursing license in 2014. I have experience working with patients of all ages. I enjoy helping others and I am a very empathetic person.
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Sarah K.


Asheville, NC

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Local Nursing Student Offering Childcare!

I have been providing childcare for local families for over 10 years, including working with children with special needs. I was a camp counselor through college, as well as spending several years working before getting my big girl job at an aviation company. I am currently in the process of quitting my full time job to go back...
Sarah can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance
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...
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Hannah F.


Hendersonville, NC

$27/hr10 yrs exp

Highly Experienced And Educated Nanny

I am a recent college graduate with a degree in philosophy who is looking to take care of some fantastic kids! I have a wealth of experience working with children as I babysat all throughout high school, and I worked for two years as a teacher at a wonderful creative arts summer camp in DC. The majority of my experience is with...
Hannah can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Julia L.


Asheville, NC

$20-25/hr6 yrs exp

Part-time Special Needs Caregiver (Professionally Certified FL Teacher)

Hello! I believe strongly and deeply in giving neurodiverse and physically diverse populations personalized assistance to reach their full potential. I am proud to have over 6 years of professionally certified teaching experience working with children with varying exceptionalities in public and private settings. I received my...
Greetings! Thank you so much for taking the time in looking at my profile. When 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 17-25 years old. I have 17 years of experience and counting in raising a kid with special...
Adrienne can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Fletcher, NC

Lindsay H.

5.0

Lindsay pet/house sit for us for an extended weekend and we absolutely loved her! She took wonderful care of our senior dog that has some special needs! She was flexible and honest and responsible. She's responsive and punctual. We can't say enough good things about her! We will definitely be...

- Krista L.

Shannon E.

5.0

Shannon took great care of our child with special needs. Her devotion in meeting his needs was exceptional. Shannon a is very responsible and caring person. She was very attentive to our child’s needs and went well and beyond our expectations!

- Care member

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.

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.

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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