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Dorcas J.


Lexington, NC

$17-22/hr

Caring For Autism

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I have had experiences taking care of autistic teenager for 5 years until the move out He was aloft and now he is trying to be independent and got him his own job.
I have experience in all areas as a special needs mom x2 also I worked at a residential facility for special needs children and young adults ! This is a passion and true love !! I'm here for support for not only them but for family as well.
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Louree W.


Lexington, NC

$17-23/hr10 yrs exp

I am very outgoing and I am a people person and I love taking care of anyone from infant to seniors.
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Trina D.


Lexington, NC

$12-17/hr10 yrs exp

Hi I am newly an empty nester I am a mother of 5 and 6 grandchildren, I have many years of experience caring and nurturing children my husband's in engineer and he's out of town Monday through Friday . So Monday to Friday I'm available any time 8 a.m. to 12 a.m. Having my children leave our home has been a very lonely...
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Susanne J.


Lexington, NC

$15-18/hr6 yrs exp

Care Giver With Flexible Schedule

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have experience In working and caring for children of all ages in school and daycare settings. I have experience in working with individuals with special needs.
Susanne can also help with: Travel, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Aubri P.


Lexington, NC

$13-21/hr5 yrs exp

Loving, Energetic Babysitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a Christian first and foremost and I have always been the "mom" type taking care of children all growing up. I started babysitting as a job and have done it off and on since then. I have done anything from brief, parent date night babysitting, to nannying and doing cooking, cleaning, laundry, and even homeschool. I have...
Aubri can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Torey C.


Lexington, NC

$12-16/hr10 yrs exp

Fun Loving And Dependable

Hi there I am Torey. I am a stay at home mom of 3 children. There is lots of room to play and learn. We have two pigs that love belly rubs. Also, there is a goat that loves scratches behind the ears. We have two dogs, as well, that are the friendliest you'll ever meet. I have plenty of experience watching kids and I am...
Torey can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Patricia P.


Lexington, NC

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi my name is Patricia. I have been a Nanny for 7 years. I have experience with special needs children. I am honest and caring. I will give your child my undivided attention at all times. Love to read to children, activities, and go for walks. I will always keep your home tidy and clean. Thank you and would love to meet you and...
Patricia can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Megan J.


Thomasville, NC

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Teacher Assistant/CNA Student

5.0

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I currently work as a Teacher Assistant. I am almost finished with the schooling to obtain my CNA license. I have experience in as Assisted Living Facility. I have worked with children with special needs and people with Alzheimer's. I love to help people and I am dependable. I am CPR and First-Aid certified.
Megan can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Megan is very caring. She doesn't believe in scolding a child but rather lovingly removing them from the situation. She nurtures a child's self esteem rather than beating it down. She makes the time she is with your child fun and secretly educational. She is a...

Judith M.

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Arelis R.


Thomasville, NC

$25-30/hr6 yrs exp

Bilingual Part-Time Caregiver Available

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Arelis. I'm from Bayamon, Puerto Rico. I started caring for seniors professionally in 2016. Have found that caregiving is one of my callings. I have a big heart for the elderly and always loved to care for others. I consider myself sympathetic, compassionate, clean, loving, sincere, considerate, diligent, team work...
Arelis can also help with: Personal care, live-in home care
Skills:

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Arelis truly cares about her clients that she works for. She has a way to bring a smile to their faces and serves them with respect and in a genuine caring manner."

Randy E.

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Kaitlin H.


Thomasville, NC

$18-30/hr6 yrs exp

Hello All!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Kaitlin, I have been working in the home health care/public school setting for 6 years. I have experience with varying ages. Examples of previous duties: Assisting client with daily hygienic tasks which include: Showering, teeth brushing, changing of clothes, and incontinence. Distribution of medications and use...
Kaitlin can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Hello :) I am an experience caregiver. I took care of my own grandmother for many years. I helped keep her house clean, did laundry, ran her errands with her or for her, and kept her company. I enjoy conversations with all people but I do understand when someone would like quiet time. I like to be outdoors or cozy at home. I am...
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Kaitlin H.


Thomasville, NC

$15-30/hr3 yrs exp

Hello!

I am a positive and energetic caregiver with 3+ years of experience in caretaking for individuals with special needs. I attended East Carolina University as a Recreational Therapy student with a minor in Psychology before having to move back home due to COVID-19. I have had 3 prior long term clients with varying needs I. e,...

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I was a Certified Nursing Assistant in the year of 2019. I took care of a young boy with special needs. I worked at a preschool during the school year of 2019 through 2020. I also worked as an EMT. I have had CPR training, though my certification has lapsed. I plan on taking the CPR course within the next month to get...
Avery can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Growing up, my mom ran a horseback riding program and was a middle school teacher, so I was always surrounded by "safety first" knowledge and supervision! Directly out of high school, I got a job at an equine centered therapy center, as barn manager. This job gave me so many skills including but not limited to, time management...
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Iris C.


Winston Salem, NC

$14-16/hr8 yrs exp

Babysitter

Buenos dias! My name is Iris. I'm an experienced and reliable babysitter with 8 years of experience. I am creative and enjoy providing a fun learning environment for your children through crafts. I am a Spanish native and will enjoy teaching the Spanish language! I'm comfortable with special needs care and can do first-aid and...
Iris can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Iris cared for our 3 children in our home. She was like a dream come true. She interacted with the children in a loving and respectful manner. The children in turn were respectful and obedient of Iris. She enjoyed being outside with them playing and laughing as...

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Beverly H.


Clemmons, NC

$14-20/hr10 yrs exp

Loving, Trustworthy Sitter/nanny

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Recently retired, military wife, mom and Grandmom. 17 years experience working with children in education to include special needs. 14 years experience as a licensed nurse. Love working with kids of all ages. Available on a part time basis to give your little ones lots of TLC!
Beverly can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"Beverly was simply AMAZING with our 15 month old grandson. Her brief in positive reinforcement, minimal screen time and boundless energy were perfect for this age! Beverly also was a great counsel for someone who hasn't raised a toddler in 20 years. Her wisdom was...

Holly N.

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Jean B.


Winston Salem, NC

$24/hr10 yrs exp

Professional Nanny,elder Care Provider

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I have always been interested in helping people of all ages. Was nanny for 26 plus years I have provide care children from newborn to teens. worked with the elderly for over 17 years. Am still interested in helping families. I volunteered with the YMCA, worked with the elderly at nursing homes. I am available to provide senior...
Jean can also help with: Personal care, hospice services, respite care, dementia, home modification
5.0
"Jean was a wonderful caregiver. She drove me (excellent driver I might add) to outpatient surgery. She was a delightful companion in the car. Jean stayed and then drove me to the pharmacy for medication. She was so calm it definitely soothed my nerves. She handled...

Melissa L.

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Stephanie M.


High Point, NC

$20/hr3 yrs exp

I am a happily married woman and mother to 4 beautiful children of my own. I love children and have a huge heart for kids with disabilities. Two out of four of my kids have special needs! I am new here to North Carolina all the way from Philadelphia PA, we came here after we adopted our youngest baby boy a couple months ago,...
5.0
"Stephanie is a wonderful person that cares for the people she works with. She is very personable and helpful. "

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Lexington, NC

Megan J.

5.0

Megan is very caring. She doesn't believe in scolding a child but rather lovingly removing them from the situation. She nurtures a child's self esteem rather than beating it down. She makes the time she is with your child fun and secretly educational. She is a mother of 5 boys of her own and very...

- Judith M.

Arelis R.

5.0

Families should know that Arelis is an excellent, compassionate caregiver who always goes above and beyond expectations. For example, Arelis cared for my service dog, Alira, and was keenly attentive to her special needs as well. She is honest, intelligent, friendly and extremely competent.

- Leslie H.

Iris C.

5.0

Iris cared for our 3 children in our home. She was like a dream come true. She interacted with the children in a loving and respectful manner. The children in turn were respectful and obedient of Iris. She enjoyed being outside with them playing and laughing as well. My children are now grown but...

- Care member

Beverly H.

5.0

Beverly was simply AMAZING with our 15 month old grandson. Her brief in positive reinforcement, minimal screen time and boundless energy were perfect for this age! Beverly also was a great counsel for someone who hasn't raised a toddler in 20 years. Her wisdom was greatly appreciated. We're just...

- Holly N.

Jean B.

5.0

Jean was a wonderful caregiver. She drove me (excellent driver I might add) to outpatient surgery. She was a delightful companion in the car. Jean stayed and then drove me to the pharmacy for medication. She was so calm it definitely soothed my nerves. She handled my slight hiccup like a pro. Jean...

- Melissa L.

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