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Hillary W.


Helena, AL

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Professional CPR Certified Caregiver With Social Services Experience

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II am a nanny with a background in social work and childcare. I have 13 years of experience, including 10 years working with children. In addition, I have current first aid and CPR certification, reliable transportation, and great communication skills. I am fully vaccinated, get my flu shot every year, and am taking Covid...
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Cassidy R.


Helena, AL

$15-50/hr2 yrs exp

(caregiver/baby Sitter)

I'm truly excited about the possibility of joining your family as a caregiver. I have much experience with toddlers, babies, teens, children with special needs and adults with special needs. I am passionate about providing nurturing and engaging care, and I look forward to discussing how I can contribute to your family's routine...
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Rachel G.


Helena, AL

$12-17/hr2 yrs exp

I am a part time/ full time caregiver. I love kids and have experience from newborns to 12-year-olds. I have worked with special needs as well. I am CPR certified. I love animals and have worked with them in the past. I am very flexible and I am available any day of the week. I provide sitting in your home or outside of your...
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Anna Kate E.


Helena, AL

$20/hr5 yrs exp

Meet Anna Kate Elliott

I'd describe my personality as outgoing, responsible, and kind. I like working with kids because they are the most fun company to keep and I love watching them learn new things! I started working with kids when I started being the nanny of my 2-year-old (at the time) cousin in 2019 and have since baby sat and nannied for...
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Latin J.


Bessemer, AL

$15-25/hr7 yrs exp

Full-Time Childcare Provider

5.0

(2)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have been working with children (off/on) since 2013. I have worked in schools (elementary and middle), I have worked in daycares, I have worked with children with special needs. I am comfortable with all ages. I love music, crafts, reading, and I love outdoors . CPR/First Aid certified. I am a Christian, so I take my faith...
Latin can also help with: Travel, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"She loves playing with the children. Is extremely musically inclined and uses that to help get children involved and entertain them. My children loved it! She is a sweet spirit."

Gloria C.

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Esther M.


Alabaster, AL

$15-20/hr3 yrs exp

part-time care giver available

Am kind, loving and compasionate. I'm also dependable and consistent in what I do. Providing excellent care is what I strive to.
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Megan C.


Birmingham, AL

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny/Babysitter

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

I have had over 17 yrs of experience with children of all ages. I currently provide teletherapy to school aged children/adolescents, but nanny for families during summer months. Last summer, I divided my time nannying for 2 different families: 2 boys (7yo & 12yo); and 1 girl (1yo). I continue to work with the family with the 1...
Megan can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
5.0
"I can NOT rave about Ms. Megan, enough! She came through on short notice, was on time, sweet, punctual, and not JUST qualified but probably OVER qualified! My little bonded with her well. She followed my instructions and was extremely helpful! Overall, just a...

Jo G.

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Anna P.


Pelham, AL

$10-30/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi I'm Anna, I am 26 years old. I'm currently taking a break from the University of Alabama for a degree in social work. I have experience with special needs through my little brother who has prader wili, mentoring through college, and babysitting. I have also volunteered at two local elementary schools in 2nd grade classes and...
5.0
"Anna covered after school for us. She was always on time, responsible and fun. I'd definitely hire her again!"

Virginia L.

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Julie S.


Birmingham, AL

$23/hr10 yrs exp

Preschool Teacher

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I love young children. Since moving back to Birmingham 7 years ago I became the lead infant teacher at a daycare in Vestavia. I was there for 3 years. I then became a nanny for a dentist. My family resided in Columbus, Ga for 13 years prior to my husband's job relocation here. I was a pre-K paraprofessional in a special needs...
Julie can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Julie was great with my toddler son. She has great energy and confidence. My son was at ease quickly with her and I would highly recommend Julie to any of my parent friends in a heartbeat. "

Kassie Y.

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Sonya H.


Alabaster, AL

$15-50/hr10 yrs exp

RN With 22 Years Experience Looking For Flexibility In Scheduling For The Right Family/client.

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

RN-geriatric nursing experience in hematology oncology and hemodialysis, orthopedics and med-surg, ICU stepdown unit. Dementia Care, special needs, memory care, social skills, and activities. Companionship and social interaction and support. Looking for one on one care for the right family/client.
Sonya can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, home modification, companionship, live-in home care, dementia & more
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Grace H.


Pelham, AL

$13-30/hr4 yrs exp

Previous Daycare Worker

I have worked with my stepmom for years. I have experience with special needs kids, young kids and babies, and even experience with babies exposed to drugs while in the womb.
Grace can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Tanisha F.


Bessemer, AL

$12-23/hr5 yrs exp

Here To Help

Let me make life just a little easier. I've worked in special needs group homes. Children are our future and should be treated as such.
Tanisha can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

I am a loving and compassionate caregiver with 3 years experience. I am a godly woman who has a heart for the elderly. I have been a caregiver for four precious ladies during this time. I also have experience with individuals with special needs and dementia. Some skills of mine: -CPR training certified this year. -House...
Jessica can also help with: Hospice services, errands, companionship, dementia, home modification, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

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Rachel L.


Birmingham, AL

$20-25/hr4 yrs exp

Early Child Special Education Teacher

I completed my master's in early childhood special education in 2021. Prior to that, I worked at United Ability Early Learning Center for children ages 6 weeks to 5 years old with disabilities. I loved every moment of it and worked there for 2 years! I have been lucky to have worked as a K-4th grade self-contained teacher for...
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Erica R.


Birmingham, AL

$15-50/hr5 yrs exp

Special Needs Care- Music

Hi. My name is Erica and I am an elementary Music Educator in the Hoover/Birmingham area. Currently, I teach PreK-5th grade students music, as well as a group of wonderful, amazing special needs students. I am able to offer a music experience for your loved one to get the opportunity to express himself/herself musically, create...
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Lauren S.


Birmingham, AL

$20-25/hr8 yrs exp

Hi! I am a very reliable, patient, and creative person who has approximately 8 years of experience caring for children, from infants to teenagers. With me, your children will receive appropriate care, and I'm willing to do additional other tasks if requested. Personally, I'm an organizer, planner, and multitasker, so minimum...
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Katie M.


Pelham, AL

$10-30/hr4 yrs exp

Hi there! My name is Katie and I am a graduate from Auburn University in 2022! I started my nursing career by working at UAB Hospital in the Emergency Department. I worked in the Emergency Department for over a year, and I now work at St. Vincent's in the Cardiac Intensive Care Unit. I have my Pediatric Advanced Life Support...
Katie can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Elizabeth C.


Alabaster, AL

$8-50/hr3 yrs exp

My Name Is Elizabeth.

Loving, loyal, spontaneous. I like caring for people with special needs because they are so accepting and brilliant in their own way. I learn so much from them. I'm looking for a job that is fulfilling and of course for help financially too. I like to build relationships with the person I am caring for. I started caring for...
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Tia L.


Bessemer, AL

$14-19/hr6 yrs exp

My main focus would be on the individual than the barriers. I always try to put myself in another person shoes, if it was me, I would want the same dignity and respect that I would want someone to give me.
I have experience working with special needs children at an after school care program in alabaster. We had children from k-8th grade. I was also the one on one for an autistic child at the preschool I worked at. I have helped children with speech therapy. I understand that special needs children need patience and understanding...

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Helena, AL

Latin J.

5.0

Latin was great with my special needs daughter! She was punctual, loving, and patient. I would hire her a million times over. I highly recommend her for your child-care needs.

- Alisha B.

Megan C.

5.0

We loved Megan! She was flexible with our crazy wedding weekend schedule, was calm and comforting with my slightly anxious toddler, and was patient and engaged with my 8yo. She is clearly very experienced and immediately gave us peace of mind while we were away from our home and usual routines....

- Cheryl P.

Anna P.

5.0

Anna covered after school for us. She was always on time, responsible and fun. I'd definitely hire her again!

- Virginia L.

Julie S.

5.0

Julie was great with my toddler son. She has great energy and confidence. My son was at ease quickly with her and I would highly recommend Julie to any of my parent friends in a heartbeat.

- Kassie Y.

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