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Jeniffer L.


Jacksonville, NC

$13-26/hr4 yrs exp

Hey There I'm A Friendly Southern Christian Mom!

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My youngest has Cerebral Palsy, a tracheostomy, gtube, hearing and vision loss, etc, I have plenty of experience all around including CPR etc. I'm an energetic and upbeat person, I love to sing and I'm very helpful.
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Jeanette W.


Jacksonville, NC

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Twenty Years Of Medical Experience Including EMS And Nursing

I have worked in a variety of medical institutions helping people with special needs. As a medic in the Air Force, I worked on the nursing unit and assisted with the daily care of patients with special needs. Working in the emergency room of hospitals as an EMT, many patients were special needs, unable to afford health care. In...
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Teri L.


Jacksonville, NC

$13-18/hr10 yrs exp

Hi , my name is Teri. I have 10+ years of experience in this field. I have worked with a wide range of people with special needs and I am a quick learner to new care plans for new clients. Please let me know how I can help you. Thank you in advance.
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Alicia W.


Jacksonville, NC

$35/hr6 yrs exp

Chaos Coordinator

I was a live-in nanny for the same family for roughly 6 years. The only reason I stopped working for the family is because I had to relocate. However, I remain close to the family to this day ( the kids are all grown up now and that is saying something because when I started working with the family the youngest child was 2 years...
Alicia can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

I have worked as a DSP with special needs adults. I passed medications to clients. I have provided transportation, cleaned home meals, meal prep, cooked meals, helped with daytime and nighttime care, and helped with keeping client clean.
Danielle can also help with: Meal prep, errands, light cleaning, transportation

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'd describe my personality as a very humble person, hardworking, trustworthy, loving, reliable etc I like caring for seniors because I have passion of taking care of people I started caring for seniors when I was in high school. In my spare time, I like to cook, clean and listening to music. One thing you should know about...
Perpetual can also help with: Light cleaning, home modification, transportation, respite care, errands, meal prep & more
Skills:

CNA

CPR

Home Health Aide

Hey! I have 10+ years experience caring for children from ages 0-16yrs. My experience includes 2 years as an elementary teacher's aide, 3 years caring for teens with special needs, and 2 years in senior care. I am very patient, easy going, and good at keeping on a schedule. I am comfortable with caring for multiple children at a...
Madison can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Melissa K.


Jacksonville, NC

< $10/hr6 yrs exp

Nurturing And Adaptive

I am 22 years old CPR certified and have experienced a special needs children. I was a daycare Director for three years at a private school and only left to move to Alaska for a few months. I am patient nurturing and adaptive. I enjoy letting children guide their day being able to go out and show them the world as opposed to...
Melissa can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Quianna B.


Jacksonville, NC

$15-17/hr4 yrs exp

Trustworthy Sitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My Name is Quianna, I am 22 years old and I have 4 years of experience in caregiver, HHA, and CNA work. I currently work as a DSP caring for individuals w/ special needs. I strongly believe to care for the elderly or anyone actually, you have to have the heart and patience for it. Throughout my time working as a caregiver I've...
Quianna can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

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Quianna B.


Jacksonville, NC

$16-30/hr3 yrs exp

Trustworthy Caregiver

My Name is Quianna, I am 22 years old and I have 4 years of experience in caregiver, HHA, and CNA work. I currently work as a DSP caring for individuals w/ special needs. I strongly believe to care for the elderly or anyone actually, you have to have the heart and patience for it. Throughout my time working as a caregiver I've...
Quianna can also help with: Meal prep, companionship, light cleaning, personal care, dementia
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Quianna is very knowledgeable, and hard working. She’s a dependable person and i can always count on her to get her job done! She makes all of our residents feel comfortable and happy and knows how to make them laugh! "

Care member

I'm a patient, calm, creative, and friendly childcare provider with 6 years of experience taking care of children of all ages, from infants to preteens. My passion for caring for children stems from my desire to make a positive impact on their lives. I believe that every child deserves a safe, nurturing, and stimulating...

Miranda G.


Camp Lejeune, NC

$12-15/hr7 yrs exp

Baby And Pet Sitter, Just Graduated And Free Anytime.

**Hello! My name is Miranda, and here's a little about myself and the services I offer.** I have extensive experience in childcare, starting with my younger sister, who is 14 years younger than me. Additionally, I am comfortable caring for children ages ranging in age from 3 to 13. I am CPR certified, ensuring your child's...
Miranda can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Tymbr L.


Hubert, NC

$18-33/hr6 yrs exp

Date Night / Weekend Sitter (With Special Needs Experience)

5.0

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Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi :) I am currently looking to provide additional part-time support to families over Friday nights out or any weekend activities. I have several years of experience caring for children full-time/part-time and I have experience working as a BT for an ABA clinic specializing in therapy services for young children with autism. I...
Tymbr can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Tymbr helped take care of our 21 month old son for several months before relocating. She is punctual, reliable, trustworthy and energetic. Our son loved her! We highly recommend her and we will miss her! "

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Naomi A.


Sneads Ferry, NC

$15-25/hr5 yrs exp

Experienced Special Needs Occasional Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I love helping others and caring for people in various life circumstances. I have been a care provider for people of all ages with special needs, including across the autistic spectrum, among other needs. I have 5 years of experience working with individuals as a caregiver, including feeding, driving, exercise (incl wheelchair),...
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Dora E.


Sneads Ferry, NC

$17-25/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time/Full-Time Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Dora, I believe I'm suitable for this job because I have a medical background. I have a Medical Assistant Diploma and I am a Certified Billing and Coding Specialist, I've been working as a caregiver for 14 years in a home/senior home for senior care. Also as a caregiver for people with special needs, such as Down...
Dora can also help with: Companionship, hospice services, personal care, dementia, meal prep, errands & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

Wound Care

Medical Equipment Experience

5.0
"Unfortunately, we only got to work with Dora for two weeks due to my MIL's declining health, but she was great during that time. She was dependable, flexible and detail oriented. She gave us thorough updates each day on my MIL's health, eating, sleeping, meds, etc....

Ashley H.

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Emily C.


Hampstead, NC

$15-25/hr9 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I am 25 and live in Hampstead. I have experience working with kids of all ages, so infant to 17. I am willing to travel no more than an hour away for the right fit. My days and hours are very flexible and I am willing to work weekends and date nights. I'm a college graduate from University of North Carolina Wilmington with my...
Emily can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Emily is awesome with my 3 girls. She is very dependable. She helps them complete their homework and does meal prep for them and gets them ready for bed on the nights that I work. I feel totally comfortable when they are in her care and I do not feel the need to...

Stephanie C.

I've been a social worker for 20 years in child welfare services. I'm trained in child development, childhood trauma, and positive behavioral interventions. I also have a special needs nephew whom I've cared for a lot and still support as an adult. I have a bachelor's degree in Social Work, and I'm certified CPR/First Aid...
Sandy can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Emily C.


Hampstead, NC

$12-25/hr3 yrs exp

I have worked with children for 11+ years. I love being able to help children grow and really become apart of the family. I worked with a special needs child for 3 years while in college. I had to assist with tube feeding, taking him to events around the community, and overall care for him. I am willing to work with people of...
Hello! My name is Victoria and I am 25 years old. I am available for part time/afternoon/weeknight babysitting in the Jupiter area! I graduated from Christopher Newport University in 2021! I am currently a TA here in PBC and have experience as a Registered Behavior Technician working with children with Autism for 1. 5 years. I...
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Audrey B.


Holly Ridge, NC

$13-18/hr3 yrs exp

Special Needs Educator/Caregiver; Turning CDC Into ABC

Are you tired of looking at this screen yet? Well stop wasting precious story time/sleep, because after 20 years of experience in childcare/development, I am certain that I'm the perfect candidate for this position. Here's why: I have been a full-time nanny for two families of special needs (ADHD, ADD, Autism Spectrum)...

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Jacksonville, NC

Quianna B.

5.0

Quianna is very knowledgeable, and hard working. She’s a dependable person and i can always count on her to get her job done! She makes all of our residents feel comfortable and happy and knows how to make them laugh!

- Care member

Tymbr L.

5.0

Tymbr is a fantastic sitter! She took care of my two year old daughter when she was recovering from RSV. She did an amazing job and we miss her! My daughter still asks when she can come watch her again. You are in great hands with Tymbr!

- Shelley M.

Dora E.

5.0

Unfortunately, we only got to work with Dora for two weeks due to my MIL's declining health, but she was great during that time. She was dependable, flexible and detail oriented. She gave us thorough updates each day on my MIL's health, eating, sleeping, meds, etc. We wish we could have kept her...

- Ashley H.

Emily C.

5.0

Emily is awesome with my 3 girls. She is very dependable. She helps them complete their homework and does meal prep for them and gets them ready for bed on the nights that I work. I feel totally comfortable when they are in her care and I do not feel the need to worry! Very thankful to have found...

- Stephanie C.

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