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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...
Hello!! I'm a mother of 1 to an 8-year-old boy! We recently moved to the area and I am excited to get back into child care. I work with children of all ages. I enjoy doing arts and crafts, reading, cooking, singing and dancing! I enjoy being creative with children and also helping them learn through play. I am CPR/AED/first aid...

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

In Highschool I babysat 2 children for a year. They were 4 and 6. I throughly enjoyed it. I have always been good with kids. I also have experience with special needs children.
Brittany can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning
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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: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

I'm an experienced caregiver with a passion for nurturing and educating young minds. My journey into childcare began through fulfilling babysitting roles, where I discovered the joy of positively shaping children's lives. My patient, creative, and friendly nature allows me to connect easily with children and build a safe,...
Liz can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Kaitlin F.


Jacksonville, NC

$15-30/hr1 yrs exp

Kaitlin From New Bern, NC

My name is Kaitlin (or Kait)! I just moved to Jacksonville a couple of weeks ago! I have a year and a half of experience working with kids. I worked in the school system as a caregiver for a student with special needs, a teacher assistant, and I have a couple months experience as a behavior technician for kids with Autism. -I...
Kaitlin can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
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, transportation, errands, light cleaning
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Perpetual A.


Jacksonville, NC

$15/hr10 yrs exp

A Compassionate Caregiver With Over Ten Years Experience ,providing Care For The Elderly Etc

I'd describe my personality as a very humble person, hardworking and respectful 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, read One thing you should know about me is I am very humble and very...
Perpetual can also help with: Transportation, light cleaning, meal prep, errands, respite care, home modification & more
Skills:

CPR

CNA

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: Meal prep, travel, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision
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: Dementia, companionship, personal care, light cleaning, meal prep
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! "

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Peyton M.


Camp Lejeune, NC

$11-17/hr6 yrs exp

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5.0

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Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hello, I'm Peyton. I have tons of experience with children of all ages, I also have experience with children with special needs.
Peyton can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
5.0
"Peyton is a great communicator, honest, polite, and trustworthy!"

Angel C.

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: Carpooling, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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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: Hospice services, dementia, personal care, meal prep, errands, companionship & more
Skills:

Wound Care

Medical Equipment Experience

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Dora worked for me caring for my mother for about 6 months. I cannot say enough good things about her! She is trustworthy and conscientious; she truly cares for the elderly person she is assisting. She would still be working for me if my mother did not need full...

Jessica D.

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Meghan H.


Midway Park, NC

$16-20/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver

Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I'm Meghan and I am currently a stay at home mom to a little girl. We spend our days playing inside and outside with minimal screen time. I have been babysitting for over 10 years and was a nanny for the past 4 years until I had my daughter. I have always loved to play and just be around children. I have always been the...
Meghan can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"On time and really helped us with last minute care!! Thanks Meghan!"

Courtney E.

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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: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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.

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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...

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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

Peyton M.

5.0

Peyton was great. She's punctual, respectful, and very dependable. Our son loved her and would definitely recommend and hire again!

- Joey G.

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.

Meghan H.

5.0

On time and really helped us with last minute care!! Thanks Meghan!

- Courtney E.

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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