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Selin H.


Asheville, NC

$25/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

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Hired by 13 families in your neighborhood

My name is Selin and I immigrated here from Austria in 2016. I am a reliable caregiver with an active and healthy lifestyle. My strengths lie in creativity, flexibility, adaptability and communication. I approach children in a calm, loving and respectful way, engage with them at their level, and value building long-term...
Selin can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Selin is truly exceptional, and we were very lucky to have her help our family over the summer. She's grounded, calm, patient, and responsible, yet somehow also able to be playful and silly with our almost 3 year old, too. When she first joined us, Selin really...

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Kathryn D.


Weaverville, NC

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

I bring magic, creativity, and gentleness to childcare. I have been working as a nanny for the past year and looking for more consistent nanny work. My childcare experience includes teaching 2nd and 4th grade art classes, teaching karate classes to 4-6-year-olds, coaching a 5-6th grade volleyball team, working at the summer...
Kathryn can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Kat was not only on time she came early to make sure she wasn't late. Very sweet with our child she came with toys to play with him while we were away. Would recommend again. Thanks!"

Javier L.

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Kathryn F.


Swannanoa, NC

$26/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny/Babysitter

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

House Manager. I am a mature, healthy, energetic woman who provides hours of direct attention to your kids. Whether it's playing outside or inside, working on projects, or helping siblings resolve issues, you can feel confident that your children's needs are 100% cared for and that they are having a fun experience while you are...
Kathryn can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Our daughter (2 at the time) and Kate connected quickly. She took time to learn and mirror the vocabulary we use to communicate and our parenting style. She was great at finding things to do even on cold & rainy days. Kate is punctual, responsible, gracious...

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Katie L.


Asheville, NC

$23-25/hr9 yrs exp

Babysitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

While in college, I minored in Education and interned as a First Grade Teacher's assistant in Albany, NY. I have experience working in a medical model group home advocating for adult ladies with special needs (NY). In Asheville, I have nannied for the past 9 years. I have experience with twins and multiples. In June 2024, my...
Katie can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, travel
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Katie has been a nanny-turned-babysitter for our family for the past 5.5 years since our son was three months old. She is reliable, punctual, resourceful, thoughtful, kind, flexible, and really, everything you could want in a caregiver. I trust Katie completely and...

Rachael C.

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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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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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Allison H.


Swannanoa, NC

$15-20/hr2 yrs exp

I have 2 years of experience. I can help with Travel and Errands. I also have years of taking care of my sibling with special needs and her friends.
Allison can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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: Carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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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: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

I have extensive experience with children, both professionally and personally. I began babysitting at 16 and later worked as a preschool Teacher Assistant, caring for 10-15 toddlers. This taught me valuable skills in safety, organization, and managing a classroom. I also worked as a host at a busy restaurant, where I honed my...
Federica can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, travel, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

CPR

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Kelli O.


Asheville, NC

$24-25/hr2 yrs exp

Mom Of 4 Experienced In Special Needs

I was blessed to raise my 4 children for 25 years while also helping run a ministry for young men that need a second chance. I then had the pleasure of taking care of a young lady with Cerebral Palsy, who is wheel chair bound, for 2 years before moving to Asheville recently. I understand how hard it can be to have to be away...
Kelli can also help with: Meal prep, home modification, light cleaning, transportation, respite care, errands & more
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Madeline W.


Asheville, NC

$25-35/hr6 yrs exp

Hello!

My name is Maddi! I am 25 years old. I have lots of experience babysitting, teaching and caring for individuals of all ages. I have a dual licensed degree as an Intervention Special (special education) with mild to moderate disabilities as well as moderate to intensive. I also have a minor in Autism Spectrum Disorders. I have...
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Travis C.


Asheville, NC

$25-50/hr10 yrs exp

Semi -Retired Psychologist

Hi there, I'm Travis , I'm a 51 yr old semi - retired Psychologist ( BS / Masters/ Clemson University) looking to help out part time usually in the afternoons / evenings . I'm fun, comical, outgoing, kind , compassionate , empathetic , easy to get along with , lover of all people, positive , great communicator among many other...
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Katherine G.


Asheville, NC

$25/hr10 yrs exp

"Retired" Special Education Teacher

I am "retiring" from working in education for the last 14 years both abroad (Thailand and the United Arab Emirates) and in the US. I say retired, because I am only 35 years old, but am transitioning out of teaching. I have worked in high schools and elementary schools and public, private and charter schools. I am transitioning...
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Robin Y.


Asheville, NC

$20-50/hr10 yrs exp

Energetic, Fun, Caring, Creative Certified Educator For Child Care

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I have worked with children since I was a child. I knew at a very young age that I wanted to work with children. I finished 14 incredible years as a highly decorated elementary and middle grades teacher and district educator trainer. I am certified k-12 as well as special needs. In addition to my work teaching, mentoring,...
Robin can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Ali S.


Asheville, NC

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

NANNY SKYDIVER + HORSE LOVER

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have learned alot of moods, personalities , quirks, fears, wants and needs and favorite things. I'm not nanny of the year, but pretty darn good ! I have been called the baby whisperer ! I have 2 daughters and 3 beautiful grandkids. I have a flawless driving record, am a non-smoker, CPR trained, love pets, 9 covid vaccines,...
Ali can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

Hi! My name is Julianna and I am a teacher employed with Buncombe County Schools. I am currently in search of summertime employment with the ability to babysit during the school year on nights and weekends. Previously, I have been a camp counselor and I was babysitter for different clients during college. As a result, I have...
Julianna can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
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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: Carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Maura R.


Asheville, NC

$17-50/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced, Enthusiastic, Reliable Caretaker

My love and passion for enriching the lives of children combined with experience and education in childcare makes me uniquely suited for this position. Through teaching, counseling and nursing I have gained a rich history of knowledge to enhance the care I give. Right now, as an ABA therapist, I provide behavior therapy and...
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Cortney K.


Asheville, NC

$15-20/hr8 yrs exp

Reliable Child Care Sitter!

Hi! My name is Cortney and I live in NorthEast Asheville! I have been caring for children of all ages for over 10 years and have coached special Olympics swimming, worked at two different special needs summer camps and have had an internship at a special needs day program center.
Cortney can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Fletcher, NC

Selin H.

5.0

Selin is wonderful!! She watched our 3 toddlers for two nights in a row while we went out in downtown Asheville. She has a calming presence that the kids gravitated towards. We will hire her again when visiting Asheville!

- Care member

Kathryn D.

5.0

Kat was not only on time she came early to make sure she wasn't late. Very sweet with our child she came with toys to play with him while we were away. Would recommend again. Thanks!

- Javier L.

Kathryn F.

5.0

Our daughter (2 at the time) and Kate connected quickly. She took time to learn and mirror the vocabulary we use to communicate and our parenting style. She was great at finding things to do even on cold & rainy days. Kate is punctual, responsible, gracious during big emotions and always helps...

- Care member

Katie L.

5.0

Katie has been a nanny-turned-babysitter for our family for the past 5.5 years since our son was three months old. She is reliable, punctual, resourceful, thoughtful, kind, flexible, and really, everything you could want in a caregiver. I trust Katie completely and would highly endorse her to any...

- Rachael C.

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.

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