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Special needs caregivers in Mars Hill, NC

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Erica W.


Mars Hill, NC

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Elderly Care, My Passion

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I have a passion for caring for the elderly and those with special needs. I will provide safe, quality care and companionship, including light housekeeping, light cooking, assisting with ADL's, hobbies and crafts, as well as run errands. I have experience in long-term care and in home care. This includes alzheimers and dementia...
Erica can also help with: Errands, meal prep, companionship, mobility assistance, dementia, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

Home Health Aide

CNA

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Bethany L.


Marshall, NC

$15-19/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Bethany! I am the mother of two wonderful children and have been a CNA/MA for 14 years. I am CPR/BLS certified and have specific training in Special Needs, OB-GYN and Emergency Medicine. I love working with babies and kids of all ages and feel that it’s my calling to help care for them and help them learn and...
Bethany can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, travel
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Juliette J.


Marshall, NC

$16-30/hr5 yrs exp

Patient, Attentive, Active, And Compassionate Caregiver

Hello! My name is Juliette, and I am a Registered Behavioral Technician with experience working with children and adults with I/DDs for 4 years. I have garden manager and teaching experience. I have taught art, job skills, social skills, cooking, gardening, and exercise classes to teens and young adults with I/DDs for the past...
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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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Kristen N.


Marshall, NC

$14-17/hr1 yrs exp

Special Needs Caregiver

Hi there! I'm a babysitter and special needs caregiver with 10 years sitting experience and 1 year special needs experience. I can assist with daily tasks such as eating, bathing, and grooming, and can provide emotional and physical support for clients. I take great joy in assisting and caring for others, and hope to hear from...
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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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Bryn M.


Weaverville, NC

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver

5.0

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Hired by 13 families in your neighborhood

My name is Bryn and I graduated from Cal Poly in 2020. I have several years of babysitting and nannying experience, with children mainly from 6 months to 3 years old. Most of my experience has been with 1-2-year-old toddlers as I worked part time for three years at a local Church's childcare programs and worked full time as a...
Bryn can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Bryn watched our newborn and did a fantastic job. She was very communicative, flexible and punctual. Would definitely recommend!!"

Peter C.

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Rich E.


Asheville, NC

$50/hr5 yrs exp

Baby Whisperer

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

My experience with kids has been caring for children in my family, my nieces and nephews. I lived with my sister while she had her babies and I loved caring for them. Ever since I've been a reliable baby sitter. My favorite age is babies and small children. I worked the last 8 years with adults with special needs. I'm looking to...
Rich can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, travel
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Rich is a highly-skilled, knowledgeable person who has great compassion for those he cares for. I'm never worried about her well-being when I entrust my baby daughter's care to him. Very loving, patient, and strong, Rich is absolutely a person you can put your...

Teresa L.

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Selin H.


Asheville, NC

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 13 families in your neighborhood

My name is Selin and I immigrated here from Austria in 2016. I am a reliable caregiver with an active and healthy lifestyle. My strengths lie in creativity, flexibility, adaptability and communication. I approach children in a calm, loving and respectful way, engage with them at their level, and value building long-term...
Selin can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Selin is a pro. I hired Selin last minute to help care for our 2-year old while I worked and my wife was out of town for a week. We never hired a caregiver before, and never left our daughter with anyone besides immediate family. Selin brought a sense of peace and...

Jason V.

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Tierney M.


Asheville, NC

$25-33/hr6 yrs exp

Nanny T

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

Six years of experience in babysitting and nannying; that ranges from date nights, after school, over nights, to full time care. I enjoy working with children of all ages and have experience caring for children with special needs. as well. CNA and BLS certified.
Tierney can also help with: Travel, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

CNA

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Tierney has babysat for me on occasional date nights for the past few years. She is always dependable and punctual. I would highly recommend her to any mamas out there!"

Melissa G.

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Ellen M.


Asheville, NC

$10-20/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver for Children and Young Adults With Special Needs/Differences

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have an M. Ed. degree in exceptional education: specific learning disabilities. I have cared for and worked with students/children with developmental disabilities, Asperger's, ADHD, with and without hyperactivities and students diagnosed with epilepsy, OCD and other behavioral disorders. I have also worked with the legally...
5.0
"Excellent knowledge on education and willingness to help kids succeed!"

Kristi T.

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Beth W.


Asheville, NC

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny

Hi, my name is Beth. I currently working for a family that has 2 boys, 7 years old and 3 years old. I have been working with this family for 3 years. I love watching both develop into funny and curious boys. The 7-year-old, I picked up from school and helped him with his homework and played board games. The 3-year-old, I watched...
Beth can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, travel, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Beth was our nanny for 3 years and she was incredibly loving to our children and very dependable. She mainly took care of our 3 month old up until he was 3 and a half and also our older child when he wasn't in school. Rarely would she call in sick or ask for time...

Tyler E.

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Kathryn F.


Swannanoa, NC

$26/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny/Babysitter

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

House Manager. I am a mature, healthy, energetic woman who provides hours of direct attention to your kids. Whether it's playing outside or inside, working on projects, or helping siblings resolve issues, you can feel confident that your children's needs are 100% cared for and that they are having a fun experience while you are...
Kathryn can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"I cannot say enough good things about Kate. She has been a godsend to me and my son. She is extremely nurturing, kind hearted, reliable, and helpful. She intuitively knows what my toddler needs. She has helped my son build his confidence and taken him on so...

Ashley P.

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Kathryn D.


Weaverville, NC

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

I bring magic, creativity, and gentleness to childcare. I have been working as a nanny for the past year and looking for more consistent nanny work. My childcare experience includes teaching 2nd and 4th grade art classes, teaching karate classes to 4-6-year-olds, coaching a 5-6th grade volleyball team, working at the summer...
Kathryn can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Kat was not only on time she came early to make sure she wasn't late. Very sweet with our child she came with toys to play with him while we were away. Would recommend again. Thanks!"

Javier L.

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Natascha T.


Asheville, NC

$20-25/hr5 yrs exp

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

I'm a dedicated and experienced nanny with over 8 years of experience Throughout my career, I've had the privilege of working with multiple families, including a special needs family. Creating a nurturing and stimulating environment for children is my passion. I understand the unique needs of each child and provide compassionate...
Natascha can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CNA

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"I cried the day Natascha left us! (a lot) She was with our daughter from 3 months old until 15 months old and she became a true part of our family. She set the bar SO high for all childcare providers to follow her and we simply adore her. She was so wonderful with...

Ashley S.

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Kayla L.


Alexander, NC

$13-20/hr

Here For You!

Hi my name is Kayla! I have worked with kids through care. com for 8 years now. I have loved every family I have worked with and continue to! Although special needs is a new position for me I would love the opportunity to be able to help Your family !
5.0
"Kayla was by far one of the best babysitter's/Nanny we have ever come across. Our 3 daughters fell in love with her instantly. She was punctual, patient, and so caring. We highly recommend Kayla to any family looking for an extra pair of hands or a long term family...

Heidi A.

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Rivers M.


Asheville, NC

$15-28/hr10 yrs exp

Nurturing Homeschooling Mama With Experience With Special Needs And A Love Of Pets!

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My kids have asked that I work from home, and it's wonderful! They are home schooled and love to play & help with kids. We offer a calm loving environment for exploration and play! I have been working with children since 1996 and love it! So far I have worked in early childhood classrooms, as a preschool lead teacher,...
Rivers can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Early Education

5.0
"Rivers was available to help me out same day of request due to a last minute sitter cancellation. Which was wonderful! My daughter had such a good time, and is already continuing to ask when she can see Rivers again. Definitely recommend!"

Erin P.

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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: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Natalie S.


Asheville, NC

$13-18/hr10 yrs exp

I Am A Nursing Student At Creighton And I Love Children!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am 20 years old and I have been babysitting since I was 11! I am a junior nursing student at Creighton University. I have my Basic Life Support certification, my CNA license, experience working with elderly, individuals with special needs, and children of all ages (including infants). I am more than happy to do extra...
Natalie can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CNA

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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, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Mars Hill, NC

Bryn M.

5.0

She has a very calm presence. My 5 and 6 year Olds were at ease with her immediately. She did a great job and I'd hire her again.

- Keri S.

Rich E.

5.0

Very attentive and conscientious employee. Went beyond what was expected of him. Very punctual.

- Care member

Selin H.

5.0

Selin is wonderful!! She watched our 3 toddlers for two nights in a row while we went out in downtown Asheville. She has a calming presence that the kids gravitated towards. We will hire her again when visiting Asheville!

- Care member

Tierney M.

5.0

Tierney has babysat for me on occasional date nights for the past few years. She is always dependable and punctual. I would highly recommend her to any mamas out there!

- Melissa G.

Ellen M.

5.0

Excellent knowledge on education and willingness to help kids succeed!

- Kristi T.

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