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Kenyata S.


Birmingham, AL

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Caregiver

5.0

(1)

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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello my name is Kenyata, currently I'm a Certified Nurse Assistant/ Certified Patient Care Technician with more than 10 years of experience in the health care field. My skills included light housekeeping, meal preparation, personal hygiene, companionship, transferring clients, and errands. Please review my profile for more...
5.0
"Kenyata is awesome with my son. She's probably one of the best sitters I've ever had. She's sweet, dependable and an all around great person. What I love the most about Kenyata is that she gets right down on the floor with my son. I'm very pleased!"

Aisha W.

I have three years of experience with children on the Autism Spectrum. I enjoy finding new ways to help them happily navigate through life. I am also a student at The University of Montevallo studying Family and Consumer Sciences with a concentration in Human Development and Family Studies. I have been fortunate enough to work...
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Candice B.


Birmingham, AL

$10-20/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced With A B.S. In Psychology, Looking To Help With Evening And Weekend Care.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am fully COVID-19 vaccinated & plan to get all recommended boosters. I have been a full-time nanny in the past for a family with 4 children, ages 2-12, in which I cooked, cleaned, tutored and cared for their family dog. I also worked in a mental health facility for a year in which I cared for troubled youth of ages 8-14 with...
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Lashonda J.


Birmingham, AL

$15/hr10 yrs exp

Medical Assistant

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have always liked working with individuals with special needs. I've supervised several group homes with Dungarvin and Arc of Jefferson County. I have also worked for 5 years with United Cerebral Palsy . My skills list include medication administration, CPR, First Aid, medical terminology and also training in teaching daily...
5.0
"LaShonda has been providing care for my adult son with physical disabilities. She is very attentive to details. She attends to his daily needs of bathing, dressing, transfers, as well as cooking and feeding. We are thankful we found her and for the care she...

Lauren W.

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Elizabeth R C.


Birmingham, AL

$13-25/hr10 yrs exp

I Am A Retired Special Education Aide. I Am Currently Taking Care Of Two Of My Grandsons. Their Ages

I have 25 plus years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Swimming Supervision. I work with both special needs adults and children. I am currently taking care of two of my grandsons. Would really love a live- in type situation to help the family with their kids. I have references and tons of experience. Thank...
Elizabeth R can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"She is caring and honest to the bone She has the heart of a true caretaker"

Glenda K.

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Sonia T.


Fairfield, AL

$25/hr20 yrs exp

Home Manager, Nanny

Hired by 18 families in your neighborhood

I have cared for children for more than 25 years. I am the mother of seven and the grandmother of 14 . I have been a foster parent for years. I have experience with special needs children. I finished college with a degree in childcare and have lots of love to give the child (children) in my care. I love the outdoors, music, and...
Sonia can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Kennethea L.


Birmingham, AL

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Caring And Trustworthy Child Care Provider

I have 15+ years of experience. My child care experience expands across all age groups including special needs. I have a heart and passion for kids. I love children and enjoy helping them learn and grow at every stage of their young lives. Vigilant about health and safety and strives to create a fun, safe, and stimulating...
Kennethea can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Kenyata S.


Birmingham, AL

$18/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I have experience working with children of all ages for friends and family. I have experience with working with children with special needs. Currently I work in the homecare field. I'm a Certified Nurse Assistant/Certified Patient Care Tech, CPR trained. I was a babysitter for my neighbor for over a year. I begin caring for my...
Kenyata can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CNA

CPR

First Aid

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Kaitlyn M.


Calera, AL

$15-17/hr10 yrs exp

My name is Kaitlyn, I'm a single mother of 3 precious children who are 10, 8 and 6 years old. I have worked in childcare most of my adult life. I was a lead teacher in a preschool setting where I complied with DHR regulations as well as creating lesson plans and organizing fun filled learning activities. Now, I'm a...
Kaitlyn can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Abby M.


Calera, AL

$12-17/hr1 yrs exp

Hi! I would love to work with you and your family. I am CPR certified and have CNA experience as well. I promise to take great care of you and have a wide open schedule I can work as well as references. Please feel free to ask me any questions!
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Areiel J.


Bessemer, AL

$15-20/hr4 yrs exp

I am currently a Patient Care Technician in the Healthcare field. I'm responsible for the care of adults and seniors who may have special needs, some total care, seniors with Dementia or Alzheimer who may need constant care to prevent harm to self and others. The patients I deal with are often confused and combative, but not...
Areiel can also help with: Personal care, dementia
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Alycia T.


Birmingham, AL

$10-20/hr10 yrs exp

My Name Is Alycia And I Have Over 10 Years Of Experience Working With Children.

1.0

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5yrs Teaching experience 10+ yrs working with children. I have worked in a preschool, camp, nursery and after care setting. I also have experience babysitting/nannying and mentoring. I currently work with special needs and I have prior experience in that area as well. My background has been cleared through DHR and through the...
Alycia can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Crystal S.


Pleasant Grove, AL

$15-18/hr10 yrs exp

Cna, Caregiver,sitter,babysitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

20 years experience in CNA caregiver sitter babysit CPR first aid. Tb skin test. Background reference
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Shayna M.


Birmingham, AL

$15-25/hr

Seeking Experience

Hello! I'm Shayna! I have a year of experience nannying for a family of two children with special needs. I took them swimming, did meal prep, helped with homework, and light housekeeping. I also have a year of experience babysitting for different families, including a recurring gig at a church nursery. I currently Uber although...
Shayna can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

I'm responsible, dependable, patient, understanding, fun-loving, trustworthy, caring and reliable. When you leave your loved ones with me, I assure you-you will not have to worry, I can fit into any environment. My number one goal is to provide safety and a fun experience for your child. Growing up with a special needs sibling...
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Hannah H.


Birmingham, AL

$25-33/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter, Nanny, Teacher, Tutor

Hello! I'm a graduate student at Beeson Divinity School at Samford (originally from Franklin, TN), studying Greek and Hebrew languages. My husband and I have been married a little over a year, and he's beginning officer training with the US Marine Corps starting in January. I'm a 25 and teach and tutor Latin, literature,...
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Madelyn H.


Birmingham, AL

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Creative And Engaged Nanny, 10+ Years Experience

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi there, I'm Madelyn! I am an Alabama native, an eldest sibling, and a lover of nature and music. I am passionate about caring for babies and children in an intentional, creative, and nurturing way. I have experience with special needs and multiples. I am very comfortable with light household chores (in addition to the...
Madelyn can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Victoria H.


Birmingham, AL

$13-18/hr3 yrs exp

Trustworthy And Patient Caregiver

I have been taking care of special needs clients for about three years now professionally. The general background of what made me started taking care of special needs client is for the simple fact I have special needs family members. One of the special needs family member that I was taking care of was my nephew, who is a...
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Danielle B.


Birmingham, AL

$15-50/hr8 yrs exp

Nurturing Babysitter

I am a mom of two school aged boys and a 6-month-old daughter, before I was a parent I was consistently watching my nieces and nephews as well as my friends children. in high school I worked in my churches nursery regularly as well as babysitting so kids have always been apart of my life. I have experience with special needs...
Danielle can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning
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Felicia F.


Montevallo, AL

$15-16/hr10 yrs exp

Love Kids!!

Hi!!! I have 3 kids of my own that l have raised. I also have worked in the school system for 13 years with typical and special needs students. I love kids and will be more than grateful to help you take care of yours.
Felicia can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Helena, AL

Kenyata S.

5.0

Kenyata is awesome with my son. She's probably one of the best sitters I've ever had. She's sweet, dependable and an all around great person. What I love the most about Kenyata is that she gets right down on the floor with my son. I'm very pleased!

- Aisha W.

Lashonda J.

5.0

LaShonda has been providing care for my adult son with physical disabilities. She is very attentive to details. She attends to his daily needs of bathing, dressing, transfers, as well as cooking and feeding. We are thankful we found her and for the care she provides. My son appreciates her care and...

- Lauren W.

Elizabeth R C.

5.0

Beth is completely comfortable with children of all ages and abilities. She was born to be a loving, caring nurturer. She has many, many years of experience working with children and has the biggest heart of anyone I've ever known! Beth is smart, capable, and would adapt to any situation. Some...

- Betsy M.

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