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Deena Z.


Maggie Valley, NC

$15-20/hr2 yrs exp

Special Needs Caregiver

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As an instructor with horses, I volunteered with the horses for the handicapped program helping special needs children. When they got on the horses, it brought a brightness in their eyes. I loved this program very much and loved working with the children. I was also an instructor in Florida for an 8-year-old boy with MS. I...
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Vickie C.


Waynesville, NC

$10-15/hr

Special Needs Provider

5.0

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My name is Vickie have personal experience with chronically ill children to hospice care. I am a mother to three older children and I would want the person taking care of my loved one as if they were my own. That is what I would do. It is a case by case basis and I would need to know what the expectations are plus we have to...
I have lots of experience taking care of loved one's. I treat everyone as they are my own family. I have worked with children, special needs and elderly care
Kailey can also help with: Dementia, errands, meal prep, light cleaning, transportation
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Julianna W.


Waynesville, NC

$12-20/hr4 yrs exp

Helper

Hello! My name is Julianna, I am 29 years old, and have worked with kids on and off for the last 4 years. I have experience teaching art and facilitating activities. I love arts and crafts, spending time outside, reading, and helping people cultivate their creative minds. I have worked with children with special needs and am...
Julianna can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Kira R.


Waynesville, NC

$20-30/hr20 yrs exp

Hello! My name is Kira and I have been in the child care field for 10+ years. I have nannied, taught Infant-Pre-K as a Lead Preschool Teacher, and worked with individuals with special needs in both home and school settings. I am extremely reliable and hard working, a multitasker, flexible, adaptable, caring, and loving. I have...
Kira can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Katrina C.


Canton, NC

$15-50/hr6 yrs exp

Canton Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi there! I live in Canton with my husband, our dogs, and our 3-month-old baby! I have cared for children of all ages including children with special needs. I have a minor in education and have worked in recreation since graduating from Clemson in 2014. I have been a stay-at-home mom since May 2024. Most recently I worked at...
Katrina can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Katrina is the best!! She had great activities planned for my toddler and was very reliable. My child adored Katrina and was always excited for when she came over. Highly recommend!"

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Mackenzie S.


Cullowhee, NC

$15/hr6 yrs exp

Fun, Loving, Caring, Gentle, Responsible

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I am a nursing student at WCU. I have multiple years of experience in childcare with various ages . I also have experience working with children and adults with special needs. I enjoy spendng quality time with children with various activities such as arts and crafts, outside play, and homework help. August- May I am...
Mackenzie can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Mackenzie was awesome with my toddler! I will definitely be hiring her again. She was very engaging with him and quickly distracted him from his separation anxiety as I was getting ready to go. Mackenzie is very professional and adaptable, and my kid had a great...

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Sarah S.


Sylva, NC

$8-20/hr1 yrs exp

Caregiver

My name is Sarah and I am a Special Education Teacher. Before becoming an EC teacher I was a caregiver for elderly individuals with special needs. I am happy to keep your family member company, do some basic upkeep of the home (dishes, laundry), and medication management. I have always been nurturing and enjoy caring for others....
Sarah can also help with: Transportation, errands, meal prep, light cleaning, dementia
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Sara D.


Sylva, NC

$18-25/hr6 yrs exp

Hello, my name is Skyler! I have been an in home aide for 6 years. I am currently in grad school but for my undergraduate degree my focus was developmental disabilities! -Good time management - Professionalism - Hand over hand skill building - Toilet help - Transportation - Repositioning - Transferring - Help with...
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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.
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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:

CPR

First Aid

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Faustina M.


Canton, NC

$17-22/hr

I Have Over 18 Years Experience In Care Giving And Im Satisfied With CPR ,CNA,PTC

I have over 18 years experience in care giving and have CPR, CNA PTC with more experience with children and adults.
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Kayley T.


Cullowhee, NC

$11-16/hr

Happy To Teach, Help With Kids With Special Needs

I love children and would be happy to help you with tutoring, homeschool or remote learning, as well as sitting kids with special needs such as autism or ADHD.
Kayley can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling
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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: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Bailee S.


Cullowhee, NC

$12-17/hr2 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver/Babysitter

I am currently a Junior at Western Carolina University. I was a caregiver for a autistic 24-year-old. I helped him with daily goals that help him become more independent. I have a 23-year-old cousin who has cerebral palsy. During high school I worked a lot in the special needs program. I have always been passionate about...
Hi my name is Stevie, I am 19 years old I have babysat for family friends a few times over the years and enjoyed it. Some of the things that we would do together when I watched them are arts and crafts, themed movie nights, and playing games. I also have some experience with special needs children. Please feel free to reach out...
Stevie can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, travel, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Kristina Z.


Canton, NC

$10-20/hr3 yrs exp

Nanny/Sitter

I am a current nursing student in my first year, and have roughly 3-4 years of experience with children. I have worked as a camp counselor back in 2014/15 with all ages from 5-13 years old, followed by working as a pediatric nursing assistant in home health care with ages 3 months and 8 months. I am CPR certified, and have...
Kristina can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

CNA

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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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