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Special needs caregivers in Harrisburg, NC

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Janel H.


Harrisburg, NC

$30-50/hr

Pediatric Developmental Therapist

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Kids Interactive Developmental Services, Concord, NC -Provide virtual and in-home early intervention services, special instruction, and coaching to families of children presenting developmental delays ranging from birth to three years of age. -Design and implement early intervention services that focus on promoting...
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Jaona J.


Harrisburg, NC

$20-25/hr2 yrs exp

Hello! I'm Jaona, an Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) student with hands-on experience supporting individuals with diverse special needs. My training in occupational therapy gives me unique insights into fostering independence, building trust, and helping each individual reach personal goals in their daily routines. I'm...
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Abby L.


Concord, NC

$20-28/hr4 yrs exp

College Student With Flexible Schedule And Lots Of Love For Kiddos!

5.0

(3)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Abby, I'm 22 years old with a Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science. I have three sisters and a puppy of my own so I have lots of experience with little ones (furry or not), responsibilities, and patience. I have paid experience with newborns to 10 years as well as special needs. I'm currently studying to become...
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Abby currently looks after my 4-year-old and Abby is quickly becoming one of her favorite people. She is calm, compassionate, and creative in their time together and my daughter looks forward to their time together. I would highly recommend her to anyone looking...

Kelly P.

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Dynesha M.


Charlotte, NC

$20-33/hr10 yrs exp

Fun Professional Nanny 10 Years Of Experience

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Dynesha I'm a professional nanny. As part of my work I have assisted the families I work for in sleep training, pacifier weaning, physical development (rolling over, sitting up, and walking), fine motor skills, introduction to solid foods, breast milk weaning, and speech development. I also have experience with...
Dynesha can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"It was such a blessing meeting Dynesha. I hired her to help me sleep train my 5 month old that would wake up about every 3 hour and just not go back to sleep. Some nights it would take me 2 hours to get him back to sleep. After one week with Dynesha's help, my baby...

Jessica S.

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Briana H.


Charlotte, NC

$18-30/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter Available Part-time

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Greetings everyone! I am from Indianapolis, and a Ball State University grad. I used Care. com previously as a college student and just recently became active again. I truly enjoy working with children as I have a background in education / social services. I have cared for and taught children from birth to age 18, including...
Briana can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Briana always goes above and Beyond for our little man. She is always on time, very polite and wonderful to be around. I love the vibe that she has and I know that it makes Connor happy when she is here. I would absolutely recommend her to anyone looking for a...

Cate F.

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Briana H.


Charlotte, NC

$10-25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Indianapolis Babysitter Available Part-time

I received a degree from Ball State University in Family Studies and Counseling Psychology. However, I am a former Elementary/Special Education Dual major. Over the last few years, I have taken several courses which have given me an adequate amount of experience with children with special needs. I completed an Experiences in...
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Halle G.


Concord, NC

$15-50/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Just moved to Indiana! I am a registered behavioral technician and work at an autism center. I have over 10 years of experience working with people with special needs. At the age of 5, one of my brothers was in a life-altering accident which left him with special needs. As my family adjusted to this new lifestyle, I fell in love...
Halle can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, travel
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Halle is amazing. My house was hard to find on the GPS so we had a bit of a rough time getting her here for the interview but she was so great to call me and let me know she had trouble finding us. Despite getting lost on the way over when she arrived she was calm...

Maygan S.

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Dominique R.


Charlotte, NC

$22/hr6 yrs exp

Fun Sitter, Best Friend, And Smile Creator!

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Dominique and I am currently a teacher candidate at UNCC and will be graduating with a degree in Elementary Education and a minor in Reading Education in the near future. I have about 10 years of experience with children, but I have been babysitting for about 7 years. I have experience with children ages...
Dominique can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"we were in town for a wedding and this was our first time leaving our son alone. He took to Domonique immediately and she exceeded our expectations. We particularly loved the way she engaged with my son. I definitely recommend hiring her."

Lakwame A.

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Taylor M.


Charlotte, NC

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I've been working with children for over 10 years now! I have experience as a babysitter, summer camp counselor, and a children's therapist (please note, I cannot and will not provide therapy for your child). I have a bachelor's degree in psychology, and a master's in clinical mental health counseling. I have experience working...
Taylor can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"I would trust Taylor with my own life and the lives of my two children. She is capable, smart, kind, responsible, assertive, and diligent--not to mention hilariously entertaining. I adore her and you will, too!"

Kyla C.

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Aida D.


Concord, NC

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Caretaker

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I volunteered in my church with the special needs ministry and I really enjoyed taking care of them and being with them and spending time with them and I also have a child with Autism that is 11 yrs old ..
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Gabriela M.


Concord, NC

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hello , my name is Gabriela, I am experienced raising my 3 kids being a mom for 24 hours a day. I have experience babysitting from 3 mo. old babies to school age children. I love kids and I am very dedicated, very professional , trustworthy, punctual, honest, organized, having experience working with new born in hospital...
Gabriela can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CNA

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Gabriela only helped us for a few months but she made such a lasting impression on our family. She’s very prompt, loving and dependable."

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Joan W.


Midland, NC

$15-20/hr6 yrs exp

Joan's Companionship Services

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

My name is Joan, I am 43 years old trying to start my own business with a more flexible schedule. I ran a daycare in my home license through the state for 6 years. Worked for Easter Seals for 3 years with special needs. I took care of my Grandma and Dad for years with many health conditions( Alzheimer's disease) I'm loving life...
Joan can also help with: Dementia, personal care
5.0
"Joan is kindhearted, faithful and true. She is loyal and dependable. Gives all to her work and is always considerate of others. Works well in both team and individual atmospheres."

LADENA F.

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Norellies M.


Concord, NC

$15-25/hr5 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver/Companion

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a Bilingual Special Education Paraprofessional for Kindergarten, first and second grade. I am currently working on my associate's degree in Human Services and a bachelor's degree in Psychology. I also provide tutoring for children who will be starting in Pre-K, Kindergarten, first and second grade. I am really passionate...
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Deborah S.


Charlotte, NC

$18-25/hr10 yrs exp

Compassionate, Experienced, And Qualified Nanny

Hi! My name is Deborah and I'm 40. My education and background is in Early Childcare and Education. I gained my degree in Early Childcare in England, where I grew up. I worked in a licensed Nursery School for many years in England where I worked with children from 3 months - 4 years. I also lived with a family who had 2 little...
5.0
"Deborah is extremely kind and dependable. She is amazing with my children. I highly recommend her!"

Shannun H.

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Teewon D.


Charlotte, NC

$25-33/hr10 yrs exp

Care Of The Heart

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have been in childcare for over a decade. I currently work for CMS school: CMA. I am more available in the afternoons. I have my CPR, First Aid, CPi, and RBT license. I have worked with and non special needs children. I have my own transportation and I'm comfortable with pets.
Teewon can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

Special Needs Care

5.0
"She was very good babysitter and excellent with kids."

Melissa E.

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Cora S.


Concord, NC

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Full-Time Nanny

3.3

(3)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

My name is Cora and I am 42 years old. I have worked as a professional nanny for 20 years. I have cared for ages infant through adolescent. I have worked with twins, mentally challenged children, ADHD, ADD and many other special needs children. I have dealt with almost any situation a typical mother would encounter, both bad and...
Cora can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Very loving and caring young lady! Fabulous babysitter!"

Karin G.

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Hailey P.


Charlotte, NC

$15-40/hr8 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Hailey and I am a young adult passionate about serving children. I have over 8 years of experience in the childcare industry working with children ages 0-10. I have also been a dance teacher for almost 5 years now, teaching children 3-16. I have a year of experience teaching students with special needs ranging from...
Hailey can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Hailey was amazing with my daughter. I highly recommend her to any family who is seeking a nanny/sitter."

Samantha S.

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Amanda P.


Charlotte, NC

$22-23/hr9 yrs exp

Part-time Babysitter

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Amanda and I am 24 years old. I have been living in Charlotte for about two years and I love it! I previously worked with children in cheerleading and gymnastics. I taught tumbling classes in the evening and went to school during the day and did child care during my free time. Due to the amount of diverse...
Amanda can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Amanda is an amazing babysitter/nanny! Always on time (even early) and extremely reliable. Most babysitters will just put a child in front of a device/TV, but Amanda engages my son. She talks to him, easily shows affection, and is everything a mom would want in...

Stephany S.

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Ashley K.


Midland, NC

$20-30/hr8 yrs exp

Special Education Teacher Looking To Provide Summer Care

I'm an elementary self-contained special education teacher with 6 years classroom experience and over 2 years of experience working in special needs camp settings for children ages 3-5. I love working on academic, functional, and/or recreational skills. Open to occasional sitting as needed or working with a family for the...
5.0
"Ashley was a great help with our son who has autism. She was fun, energetic and loving. She played and did crafts which our son loved!"

Care member

Hello, my name is Trinity! I have experience as a nanny and child care for special needs children as well. I am very reliable and I am very passionate about helping others. My goal is to always provide a supportive and positive environment. willing to care for children ages 4-12
Trinity can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Harrisburg, NC

Abby L.

5.0

Abby did such a great job with my 3 kids, they absolutely loved having her and keeping asking for her to come back! She arrived early and was so engaged the whole time, she played outside with them, did fun crafts, and took them to do fun things around our town! Will definitely have Abby back soon!

- Care member

Dynesha M.

5.0

Dynesha was absolutely wonderful! She stayed with our kids when we went on vacation. Kids raved about her!! We are excited to have her come again. No complaints! We are new to Charlotte and we are so glad to have someone we can trust, so we are able to get away from time to time. :)

- Katie L.

Briana H.

5.0

Incredibly Reliable & Perfect! Briana is AMAZING. She instantly connected to my children and is so patient with all three of them. She helps us in the mornings in getting the kids ready for school and on the bus on time. She is a ray of sunshine and we appreciate her so much. We don't know what...

- Gina W.

Halle G.

5.0

Halle is amazing. My house was hard to find on the GPS so we had a bit of a rough time getting her here for the interview but she was so great to call me and let me know she had trouble finding us. Despite getting lost on the way over when she arrived she was calm and collected (I would have felt...

- Maygan S.

Dominique R.

5.0

we were in town for a wedding and this was our first time leaving our son alone. He took to Domonique immediately and she exceeded our expectations. We particularly loved the way she engaged with my son. I definitely recommend hiring her.

- Lakwame A.

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