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Kimberly H.


Concord, NC

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Caregiver For Special Needs

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Hey there! I'm Kimberly and I specialize in providing compassionate care for individuals with special needs, including autism, cerebral palsy, and other neurological or physical challenges. I've worked with children and adults in both home and daycare settings, tailoring my care to each person's specific needs. My approach is...
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Estella G.


Midland, NC

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Nurse Willing To Help!

I have 20+ years of nursing experience. I have yrs of senior care experience. I can assist with medication, wound care, and other medical needs. I also enjoy keeping clients happy and comfortable during their time in my care. I also provide respite care for special needs children with tracheostomy, g- tube and other medical...
Estella can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Estella G.


Midland, NC

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Licensed Practical Nurse

I have been a nurse 30+ yrs. I have experience with g-tubes, ventilators and tracheostomy. I have experience with medication administration, CPR certified. I care for children and adults giving care to make and keep then comfortable.
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Dominique R.


Charlotte, NC

$22/hr6 yrs exp

Fun Sitter, Best Friend, And Smile Creator!

5.0

(1)

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Dominique and I am currently a teacher candidate at UNCC and will be graduating with a degree in Elementary Education and a minor in Reading Education in the near future. I have about 10 years of experience with children, but I have been babysitting for about 7 years. I have experience with children ages...
Dominique can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"we were in town for a wedding and this was our first time leaving our son alone. He took to Domonique immediately and she exceeded our expectations. We particularly loved the way she engaged with my son. I definitely recommend hiring her."

Lakwame A.

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Teewon D.


Charlotte, NC

$25-33/hr10 yrs exp

Care Of The Heart

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have been in childcare for over a decade. I currently work for CMS school: CMA. I am more available in the afternoons. I have my CPR, First Aid, CPi, and RBT license. I have worked with and non special needs children. I have my own transportation and I'm comfortable with pets.
Teewon can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Early Education

5.0
"She is a really good babysitter and is really good with kids"

Stefan S.

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Chelsea S.


Monroe, NC

$15-18/hr3 yrs exp

Hello, I am a graduate student studying occupational therapy. I have a Bachelor's degree in recreational therapy. I also have experience in working with children on the spectrum as well as working with adults and seniors with behavioral health issues. I would love to help you and your family with any assistance that is needed.
5.0
"Chelsea is engaged, dependable, trustworthy and fun! My daughter lights up on Chelsea days and enjoys the time she spends with her. Chelsea is a must-have for families looking for worry-free child care."

Jeanne W.

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Brooke C.


Kannapolis, NC

$10-15/hr1 yrs exp

Loving And Patient Caregiver!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Brooke and I am a 20-year-old college student. I am very passionate about being a caregiver and am pursuing a degree in Early Childhood Education. I am interested in working with children that have special needs when I am able to begin work in an Elementary School. I consider myself to be a very warm, patient,...
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Jane H.


Indian Trail, NC

$35/hr10 yrs exp

My Mission Statement.

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

Hi, I am Jane, I live here in the Charlotte area. I am from Kansas City Missouri. My family and I moved here 7 years ago. My family was transferred due to my husband job. I have been married for 25 years, I have two daughters, both graduated from Providence High School. I graduated from the University of Missouri with a BA in...
5.0
"Jane has assisted with our 18 yo son who has Muscular Dystrophy and I would recommend her highly. She treated our son with respect and dignity, but just as importantly Jane is a very engaging and upbeat person. She's someone very enjoyable and pleasant to be...

Christi F.

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Hailey P.


Charlotte, NC

$15-40/hr8 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Hailey and I am a young adult passionate about serving children. I have over 8 years of experience in the childcare industry working with children ages 0-10. I have also been a dance teacher for almost 5 years now, teaching children 3-16. I have a year of experience teaching students with special needs ranging from...
Hailey can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Hailey was amazing with my daughter. I highly recommend her to any family who is seeking a nanny/sitter."

Samantha S.

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Halle G.


Concord, NC

$15-50/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Just moved to Indiana! I am a registered behavioral technician and work at an autism center. I have over 10 years of experience working with people with special needs. At the age of 5, one of my brothers was in a life-altering accident which left him with special needs. As my family adjusted to this new lifestyle, I fell in love...
Halle can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Halle is amazing. My house was hard to find on the GPS so we had a bit of a rough time getting her here for the interview but she was so great to call me and let me know she had trouble finding us. Despite getting lost on the way over when she arrived she was calm...

Maygan S.

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Cora S.


Concord, NC

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Full-Time Nanny

3.3

(3)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

My name is Cora and I am 42 years old. I have worked as a professional nanny for 20 years. I have cared for ages infant through adolescent. I have worked with twins, mentally challenged children, ADHD, ADD and many other special needs children. I have dealt with almost any situation a typical mother would encounter, both bad and...
Cora can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

4.0
"Cora loves children. She also is great at organizing anything from a toy room to a kitchen pantry. This goes a long way with a working mom."

Evelyn B.

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Deborah S.


Charlotte, NC

$18-25/hr10 yrs exp

Compassionate, Experienced, And Qualified Nanny

Hi! My name is Deborah and I'm 40. My education and background is in Early Childcare and Education. I gained my degree in Early Childcare in England, where I grew up. I worked in a licensed Nursery School for many years in England where I worked with children from 3 months - 4 years. I also lived with a family who had 2 little...
5.0
"Deborah is extremely kind and dependable. She is amazing with my children. I highly recommend her!"

Shannun H.

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Cherie T.


Marshville, NC

$23/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Caregiver With A Caring Heart

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I'm a caring, compassionate and reliable mother and grandmother with over 15+ years experience in providing excellent care for a variety of loved ones. I have taken care of loved ones with Dementia including Lewy Body Dementia, Alzheimer, Parkinson's, Cancer, Down Syndrome, Special Needs, also TBI (Traumatic Brain Injuries)....
Cherie can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, companionship, hospice services, dementia, meal prep & more
5.0
"She was really great with our 87 year old mom. Very patient and also persistent, both of which were necessary!"

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Abby L.


Concord, NC

$20-28/hr4 yrs exp

College Student With Flexible Schedule And Lots Of Love For Kiddos!

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Abby, I'm 22 years old with a Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science. I have three sisters and a puppy of my own so I have lots of experience with little ones (furry or not), responsibilities, and patience. I have paid experience with newborns to 10 years as well as special needs. I'm currently studying to become...
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"To whom it may concern, Abby L babysat for us at our home from September 202 2 to May 2023. She picked our 4 year old son, M.W. from school 4 days a week and stayed with him for 4 hours a day. She also watched and took care of my elderly mother in law, Mrs. O.C.who...

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Dynesha M.


Charlotte, NC

$20-33/hr10 yrs exp

Fun Professional Nanny 10 Years Of Experience

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Dynesha I'm a professional nanny. As part of my work I have assisted the families I work for in sleep training, pacifier weaning, physical development (rolling over, sitting up, and walking), fine motor skills, introduction to solid foods, breast milk weaning, and speech development. I also have experience with...
Dynesha can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Dynesha was absolutely wonderful! She stayed with our kids when we went on vacation. Kids raved about her!! We are excited to have her come again. No complaints! We are new to Charlotte and we are so glad to have someone we can trust, so we are able to get away...

Katie L.

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Jane H.


Indian Trail, NC

$30-35/hr10 yrs exp

My Mission Statement !!

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hi, I am Jane , I live here in the Charlotte area. I am from Kansas City Missouri. My family and I moved here 7 years ago. My husband job transferred the family due to his job. I have been married for 25 years, I have two daughters, both graduated from Providence high school. The girls attended College and has plans to transfer...
Jane can also help with: Hospice services, home modification, personal care, dementia, respite care
Skills:

CNA

5.0
"Jane cared for my mother with Alzheimer's almost every day for 6 years. She is so loving and committed to her people. Jane became like family to us and she loved and took care of my mother until the very end. She will always be part of our lives and she will make a...

Kara I.

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Norellies M.


Concord, NC

$15-25/hr5 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver/Companion

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a Bilingual Special Education Paraprofessional for Kindergarten, first and second grade. I am currently working on my associate's degree in Human Services and a bachelor's degree in Psychology. I also provide tutoring for children who will be starting in Pre-K, Kindergarten, first and second grade. I am really passionate...
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Briana H.


Charlotte, NC

$10-25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Indianapolis Babysitter Available Part-time

I received a degree from Ball State University in Family Studies and Counseling Psychology. However, I am a former Elementary/Special Education Dual major. Over the last few years, I have taken several courses which have given me an adequate amount of experience with children with special needs. I completed an Experiences in...
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Amanda P.


Charlotte, NC

$22-23/hr9 yrs exp

Part-time Babysitter

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Amanda and I am 24 years old. I have been living in Charlotte for about two years and I love it! I previously worked with children in cheerleading and gymnastics. I taught tumbling classes in the evening and went to school during the day and did child care during my free time. Due to the amount of diverse...
Amanda can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

4.0
"Amanda expertly managed a 3 and a 9 year old with ease. She was able to drive the kids to local attractions and took the kids to the pool every day she was with them. Amanda was patient and understanding with our kids and seemed to be engaged the whole time she was...

Delilah Jane P.

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Briana H.


Charlotte, NC

$18-30/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter Available Part-time

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Greetings everyone! I am from Indianapolis, and a Ball State University grad. I used Care. com previously as a college student and just recently became active again. I truly enjoy working with children as I have a background in education / social services. I have cared for and taught children from birth to age 18, including...
Briana can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Briana always goes above and Beyond for our little man. She is always on time, very polite and wonderful to be around. I love the vibe that she has and I know that it makes Connor happy when she is here. I would absolutely recommend her to anyone looking for a...

Cate F.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Locust, NC

Dominique R.

5.0

we were in town for a wedding and this was our first time leaving our son alone. He took to Domonique immediately and she exceeded our expectations. We particularly loved the way she engaged with my son. I definitely recommend hiring her.

- Lakwame A.

Teewon D.

5.0

She was very good babysitter and excellent with kids.

- Melissa E.

Chelsea S.

5.0

Chelsea is engaged, dependable, trustworthy and fun! My daughter lights up on Chelsea days and enjoys the time she spends with her. Chelsea is a must-have for families looking for worry-free child care.

- Jeanne W.

Jane H.

5.0

Jane has assisted with our 18 yo son who has Muscular Dystrophy and I would recommend her highly. She treated our son with respect and dignity, but just as importantly Jane is a very engaging and upbeat person. She's someone very enjoyable and pleasant to be around. She communicated very well with...

- Christi F.

Hailey P.

5.0

Hailey was amazing with my daughter. I highly recommend her to any family who is seeking a nanny/sitter.

- Samantha S.

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