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Airiana G.


Arden, NC

$20-29/hr10 yrs exp

Direct-Care Professional

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Hi there! I'm a dedicated caregiver, experienced nanny, and all-around helping hand. As a mother to a wonderful 5-year-old boy, I understand firsthand the importance of finding someone you can trust to care for your family and home. I have years of experience working professionally and as a volunteer with children and adults...
Airiana can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

CNA

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Susanah P.


Clyde, NC

$23-25/hr2 yrs exp

Hello! I'm a professional nanny with experience in all ages, I'm CPR certified, and have experience with special-needs children. I am patient and calm and love to encourage creativity and imagination. I'm a musician on the side and I come from a big family, I also do part-time volunteer education work, I believe those things...
Susanah can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Cortney K.


Asheville, NC

$15-20/hr8 yrs exp

Reliable Child Care Sitter!

Hi! My name is Cortney and I live in NorthEast Asheville! I have been caring for children of all ages for over 10 years and have coached special Olympics swimming, worked at two different special needs summer camps and have had an internship at a special needs day program center.
Cortney can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Kelly W.


Canton, NC

$10-20/hr10 yrs exp

Very experienced and dependable nanny looking for children to love

I have over 20 years of experience with all ages, including infants. I was a therapeutic foster parent for about 16 months and a special needs foster parent for 9 years. I have worked in a daycare, volunteered in a preschool, worked in elementary and middle schools with special needs and at-risk children. I love interacting with...
Kelly can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Alexi D.


Asheville, NC

$10-20/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver Work Needed

I have worked in a hospital pharmacy for 6 years while in school. I got my certified nursing license in 2014. I have experience working with patients of all ages. I enjoy helping others and I am a very empathetic person.
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Megan S.


Asheville, NC

$20-35/hr8 yrs exp

Ceramic Artist Makes For Creative Nanny

Hey there, I am a ceramic artist with a passion for making creative spaces. I have been working as a certified and trained in home care provider since 2016. I am comfortable with children from the ages of 3 months and upwards. I have experience working with multiples and children with special needs. I am always willing to meet...
Megan can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Kaylee C.


Asheville, NC

$16-22/hr2 yrs exp

Recent College Graduate With A Passion In Special Education

Hi, my name is Kaylee. I am 23 years old, l and I have been a professional nanny in Florida for the past 4 years and I am looking for a full time position in Asheville starting in August. A little bit of my work experience: I have only worked in childcare since I was 15 years old. I started off working at an after care system at...
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Kristen N.


Marshall, NC

$15-20/hr

Senior Caregiver

I have been caregiving for families and individuals for 10 years. I have experience in caring for children, pets, those with special needs/disabilities, and housecleaning. I can provide references upon request. Thanks!
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Allison H.


Swannanoa, NC

$15-20/hr2 yrs exp

I have 2 years of experience. I can help with Travel and Errands. I also have years of taking care of my sibling with special needs and her friends.
Allison can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Hi! My name is Julianna and I am a teacher employed with Buncombe County Schools. I am currently in search of summertime employment with the ability to babysit during the school year on nights and weekends. Previously, I have been a camp counselor and I was babysitter for different clients during college. As a result, I have...
Julianna can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance
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Alexis C.


Arden, NC

$12-17/hr1 yrs exp

Aside from helping with my younger cousins and sister, I have experience in a classroom and with special needs children. I was a part of Teacher Cadets my senior year of high school, and during that class I gained experience with children of all ages and needs. I love animals and am good with house keeping duties. I have a...
Alexis can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping
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Madeline W.


Asheville, NC

$25-35/hr6 yrs exp

Hello!

My name is Maddi! I am 25 years old. I have lots of experience babysitting, teaching and caring for individuals of all ages. I have a dual licensed degree as an Intervention Special (special education) with mild to moderate disabilities as well as moderate to intensive. I also have a minor in Autism Spectrum Disorders. I have...
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Brittany D.


Canton, NC

$10-15/hr6 yrs exp

Part - Time Special Needs Caregiver Available

I am currently working as a special education teacher in Scotland County. I have worked with adults and children with special needs in classroom, summer camp and home settings.
The grand majority of my experience come from working at a special needs camp for 7 years working one on one with individuals experiencing all sorts of challenges.
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Mckenna S.


Asheville, NC

$15-20/hr3 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver

Hi I'm Kenna. I have my Bachelors in Social Work and currently work part-time as an assistant at Shining Mountain Waldorf school. I have worked as a direct support professional for individuals who experience cognitive and physical disabilities and worked as Registered Behavioral Technician with children who experience autism. I...
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Laura H.


Asheville, NC

$16-25/hr10 yrs exp

I have been an LPN for over 20 years. And have worked with all age groups and many disabilities. I am glad to help a family out so they can go to work. Do what they need to take care of their daily lives, and like them to feel that their family member is safe at home with me.
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Kelli O.


Asheville, NC

$24-25/hr2 yrs exp

Mom Of 4 Experienced In Special Needs

I was blessed to raise my 4 children for 25 years while also helping run a ministry for young men that need a second chance. I then had the pleasure of taking care of a young lady with Cerebral Palsy, who is wheel chair bound, for 2 years before moving to Asheville recently. I understand how hard it can be to have to be away...
Kelli can also help with: Transportation, respite care, meal prep, light cleaning, home modification, errands & more
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Joyce R.


Marshall, NC

$20-30/hr2 yrs exp

Gentle But Firm Special needs Caregiver

I have cared for kids my whole life and absolutely love it. I have experience with full time nannying, part time tutoring and everything in between. I have worked with kids on the spectrum and with developmental/speech delays. I am a firm believer in holding space and letting kids express their emotions, while also holding firm...
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Charity A.


Canton, NC

$28-50/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Special Needs Caregiver

Hello, my nickname is Clove (legal first name is Charity) Over the past 25yrs I've worked as a caregiver/CNA in private home/nursing home/hospital settings. I've cared for clients of all ages suffering from depression, learning disorders, blindness, deafness, brain and limb injuries, diabetes, forms of cancer, Dementia,...
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Joan M.


Asheville, NC

$10-20/hr1 yrs exp

Medical Assistant Diploma

I have always been passionate about children, healthcare services especially to children who are so lovely and easy to get along. I am eager to learn and to help and I have experienced in many clinics and orphanages, also at school with my medical assistant diploma, my CPR and First Aid Certifications and my sympathy to others.

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