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Special needs caregivers in Mills River, NC
Catrina M.
Asheville, NC
$28-32/hr • 14 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
As a caregiver with 14 years of experience, I'm passionate about nurturing children's growth and development. My calm and creative nature, coupled with my experience in babysitting, drives me to make a positive impact on the lives of young ones. I believe in clear and effective communication with parents, providing daily written...
Catrina can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"I have worked with Ms. M. for one year and directly supervised her during this time. Ms. M. was hired as a resource education intern and began her work in January, 2015 during our busy winter season. Catrina was hired to help B. National Park provide interpretive...
Jay J.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
I work full time Monday-Friday and am looking for a second part time job. I have worked with children for over 30 years. I am 44 years old and I have experience with children from ages newborn to teens. I also have experience with special needs as I volunteered in the ESE department of an elementary school previously. I was also...
Melani can also help with: Travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Melani is great! She is punctual, upbeat, fun, and wonderful with kids. Mine absolutely loved her. I needed a pretty demanding childcare schedule of 5:30 am to 8 pm two days in a row, and Melani took care of it with no problem, including preparing meals for the...
Sarah M.
Amber B.
Asheville, NC
$20-28/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Skilled in creating fun, engaging and educational activities, while prioritizing children's safety and well being.
I have worked with toddles for almost 20 years including to help raise family members and working as a daycare provider and a babysitter for many families.
I have experience working with special needs children,...
Amber can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Babysat for our 1 and 3 year olds while we were on vacation. She was very friendly and willing to be flexible with hours (stay later if needed)."
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I graduated from culinary school with a degree in Pastry Arts, and all through school I nannied for a family with 3 young children (ages 6, 4, and 2 at the time). I've nannied full time for 2 years, and am comfortable with twins, nanny shares, and children with special needs. While I love baking, I am also fulfilled by...
Logan can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Logan nannied for my 3 1/2 year old daughter, and was so wonderful. She was punctual, very active and kept me in the loop throughout the day, which I appreciated. Highly recommend her!"
Staci B.
Selin H.
Asheville, NC
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(22)
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 truly exceptional, and we were very lucky to have her help our family over the summer. She's grounded, calm, patient, and responsible, yet somehow also able to be playful and silly with our almost 3 year old, too. When she first joined us, Selin really...
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have worked with the Developmentally Disabled for many years now. I have worked in a group home setting. I have also done Companion, Personal Care and In Home Supports. I have worked with mostly adults but some children too. I currently live in Florida. However, it is finally time to relocate to the Hendersonville area to be...
Rivers M.
Asheville, NC
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Nurturing Homeschooling Mama With Experience With Special Needs And A Love Of Pets!
5.0
(2)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
Hello!
Every child I work with becomes part of my family. In your house or mine, I 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, a Kindergarten assistant, as my children's home...
Rivers can also help with: Travel, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision & 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.
Christine Z.
Candler, NC
$10-15/hr • 1 yrs exp
Loving Childcare Provider With Experience Caring For Children With Special Needs
5.0
(1)
I have an Elementary Education Teaching Certification from NC. I have taken many college level courses about caring for children with special needs and I have experience caring for them in classroom and home settings. I am very patient, caring and loving and find it personally rewarding to care for all children.
5.0
"Christine currently works for me at E. Charter School. She is great with all ages of kids that we serve here, Kindergarten through 8th grade. She has many interests that she shares with children. She is alert and sees potential problems before they come to...
James W.
Heather D.
Asheville, NC
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Keeping Children Safe, Healthy And Learning For 25 Years
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have been a nanny, teacher, special needs therapist and behavior support specialist. I have a Doctorate Degree in Early Childhood Education and a Bachelors in Health and Nutrition. I am First Aid and CPR certified. I'm studying to get a Board Certification to work with children with autism. I've worked with several children on...
Heather can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Heather was so great with my kids! My son loved that she interacted and played hide and seek with them! Definitely look forward to having Heather again!"
Jessica C.
Ellen M.
Asheville, NC
$10-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Part-time Caregiver for Children and Young Adults With Special Needs/Differences
5.0
(1)
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.
Elizabeth W.
Asheville, NC
$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, my names Elizabeth but you can call me Liz. I've had babysitting experience for over 10 years, I also have a 4-year-old son who is on the spectrum and may have to tag along at times, he would love a friend (or more)to play with! I gentle parent and am very into self-directed activity, hands-on learning, and collaborative...
Elizabeth can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Elizabeth was great with the kids. The kids really loved having her around and were excited for her to come spend time with them. She spent a lot of time taking the kids outside and playing with them - very hands on."
Ryan R.
5.0
(2)
Hello, My name is Heather and I have 20 years of experience working with young children. I have cared for several children with special needs. Some had been diagnosed with autism, ADHD, juvenile diabetes, depression and sensory integration disorder. I have a graduate degree in early childhood education and a bachelor's degree in...
5.0
"Heather was very attentive and loving to my 12 year old child with Down syndrome. She was interested in his needs and incorporated things to help him improve. My child loves her very much!"
Michelle S.
I have been providing childcare for local families for over 10 years, including working with children with special needs. I was a camp counselor through college, as well as spending several years working before getting my big girl job at an aviation company. I am currently in the process of quitting my full time job to go back...
Sarah can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
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: Meal prep, travel
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
CNA
Aliyah C.
Candler, NC
$12-15/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hello! I've worked with children for 5 years, I have 6 siblings who are younger than me so im very well known to childcare. I know CPR, and have experience with Special needs children, twins, infants, toddlers, etc. I also do frequent volunteering at nursery's and daycares, I also do not mind pets or cooking. I do not have my...
Aliyah can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
I have experience working with multiple levels of special needs children with the ESE Department at an elementary school. I was an assistant site director of the after-school-care program, and I also volunteered in the ESE department during the week.
Hi there,
I'm Travis , I'm a 51 yr old semi - retired Psychologist ( BS / Masters/ Clemson University) looking to help out part time usually in the afternoons / evenings . I'm fun, comical, outgoing, kind , compassionate , empathetic , easy to get along with , lover of all people, positive , great communicator among many other...
Meybely B.
Fairview, NC
$23-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
A Loving And Creative Babysitter Ready To Make Great Memories With Your Child
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Meybely. I am 23 years old.
For about five years, I've been working with children between the ages of 1-10. In high school, I signed up as an intern at my school's on-site preschool, which began my interest in early childhood education. I recently worked as a teacher assistant, which has helped me become more...
Meybely can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Kelly W.
Canton, NC
$10-20/hr • 10 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, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
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: Carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Mills River, NC
Catrina M.
5.0
We hired Cat to nanny our twin daughters over a summer. We were drawn to her kindness and intelligence. We loved that she took the girls on a new adventure every day, from exploring a park, to rock climbing at the gym. She remains one of the girls’ favorite child care providers.
- Susanne S.
Melani L.
5.0
Melani is great! She is punctual, upbeat, fun, and wonderful with kids. Mine absolutely loved her. I needed a pretty demanding childcare schedule of 5:30 am to 8 pm two days in a row, and Melani took care of it with no problem, including preparing meals for the kids and taking them to the park. I...
- Sarah M.
Amber B.
5.0
Babysat for our 1 and 3 year olds while we were on vacation. She was very friendly and willing to be flexible with hours (stay later if needed).
- Care member
Logan P.
5.0
Logan nannied for my 3 1/2 year old daughter, and was so wonderful. She was punctual, very active and kept me in the loop throughout the day, which I appreciated. Highly recommend her!
- Staci B.
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
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