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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Penrose, NC
The average rate is $16/hr as of July 2024
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 7 years
Special needs caregivers in Penrose, NC
5.0
(1)
For 4. 5 years I worked at a daycare in Brevard, NC, where I took and passed infant and children CPR/ first aid and SIDS safe sleep training. In the past I've worked with children with special needs and know and understand some sign language.
I have a clean background check and driving record; I also have a minivan and can...
Donni can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Donni has a lovely energy and our baby loved playing with her. She showed up on time and was a pleasure to have around. Would have her back any time!"
Roxanne M.
Dixie F.
Penrose, NC
$15-18/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(7)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Working with children is one of my life's greatest highlights! I loved caring for my younger siblings growing up, and when I was 12, took the Safe Sitter course and began to take more official jobs caring for other's children. Since then, I have had the opportunities to babysit and nanny for multiple wonderful families, who have...
Dixie can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Dixie loves children. She is kind, trustworthy, dependable, and children love to be with her. I would highly recommend her."
Mitzi K.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I am a career nanny/ECE teacher, with excellent references and over 20 years of experience working with children ages newborn to 8 years, including multiples and special needs. I worked in other fields, before something called me to childcare and to Early Education. This is my passion and I can't imagine doing anything else!. I...
Sarah can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Early Education
5.0
"Sarah has been with us for over two years caring for our 3 year old twins and I trust her with them completely. She is responsible, punctual and genuinely cares about our children. She is passionate about their development and actively seeks activities that they...
Katherine L.
Deloris P.
Hendersonville, NC
$14-19/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I would really like to speak with you about this position!
I am a retired Speech-Language Pathologist and have decades of experience with "differently abled" individuals. I believe I could benefit your family member with excellent care and expertise with many diagnoses.
5.0
"Lori has been a gift to our family. She is kind, patient, and very capable when caring for our adult son who is cognitively disabled."
Carolyn L.
Cedar W.
Hendersonville, NC
$20-25/hr • 7 yrs exp
Summer Nanny- Energetic And Responsible Local Student
5.0
(1)
Hi! My name is Cedar W, I'm a 24 nanny & Asheville native.
I'm happy doing extra household help such as dog-walking, laundry, dishes, and making meals. I have my own car and am comfortable with pick-ups, drop-offs, and taking the kiddos on small local adventures!
In 2023 I graduated from Warren Wilson with a BA in Psychology &...
Cedar can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, travel, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Cedar is kind and gentle, extremely artistic, present, polite, always on time and very reliable. My daughter begs for me to take a night out so she can spend time with Cedar. When I get home, there are pages and pages of beautiful art they have worked on together....
Alice E.
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have been a full-time, part-time, and occasional babysitter for many different families, with children of all ages, ranging from infants to teens. I have a Bachelor's degree in psychology with a minor in Lifespan Development. I have spent the past 5 years as a social worker - working with children with mental health needs and...
Kari can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
I have my RBT certification as well as three years experience direct teaching and direct therapeutic care. I have worked with kids ages 2 all the way to 12.
Hi there! My name is Anita and I am 47 years young! I have three children who I adore and I'm looking for part-time work, between 10-20 hours a week. I love helping, taking care of and guiding people. My experience is vast and diversified. I've worked many years with youth at-risk, individuals with disabilities and people...
Deborah A.
Brevard, NC
$8-13/hr
I am a retired, active mother and grandmother of four young grandchildren. Since I was raised by my grandmother, I have a connection to senior citizens. I've volunteered at nursing homes/assistant living establishments in the past. My father-in-law has vascular dementia and I help care for him. I don't have any paid experience...
Deborah can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, meal prep
Rachel S.
Hendersonville, NC
$20-25/hr • 2 yrs exp
I've been a registered Behavior Technician for the last almost 2 years. I'm currently seeking a more personal experience with a family!
I am a recent college graduate with a degree in philosophy who is looking to take care of some fantastic kids! I have a wealth of experience working with children as I babysat all throughout high school, and I worked for two years as a teacher at a wonderful creative arts summer camp in DC. The majority of my experience is with...
Hannah can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
My name is Jeanette and I absolutely love children! I have worked with children of all ages in a multitude of capacities for the last 30 years. I have a degree in social work and am dedicated to making a positive difference in people's lives. I have 10 years of paid experience working with children, and 7 of those were as a...
Jeanette can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
Hey there! - I am a registered behavioral technician, working with children on the spectrum. Although I cannot provide direct ABA services outside my place of work, I can provide direct experience, care, and compassion.
- CPR certified.
- BSAC (basic school age care) certified.
- Early Childhood Credential.
- Playground...
I've had the privilege of working with children and adults of all ages in many capacities in the last 38 years. I have a degree in social work and am passionate about offering help, support and empowerment to people who have disabilities. It has been a joy to work alongside people who have disabilities for over 10 years.
I am...
Maria E.
Asheville, NC
$28/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi everyone! I am passionate about caring for all kids of all ages especially toddlers and newborns. My experience in childcare goes 10 years back; I have worked with all types of ages from babysitting, to nannying and being a daycare teacher. In my time at daycare, I was with infants, toddlers and preschoolers. Aside from this,...
Maria can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"One of the best nannies we've ever hired. Highly recommend!"
Eva X.
Melissa W.
Canton, NC
$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hi Parents. I'm A Nanny With A Master's Degree And Over 25 Years Of Experience.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I'd describe my personality as dependable, loving and patient.
I like working with kids because it's amazing to watch them grow and learn. Seeing the world through their eyes is fun. I believe in helping children with big emotions, teaching through play, and being loving and patient.
I'm looking for a job that gives families...
Melissa can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Melissa is a loving and giving nanny. She keeps her clients safety and health concerns a top priority. She is a great mentor and loves what she does.
She makes sure to keep accurate records and keeps the family apprised of any and all issues and works hard to...
Care member
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.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
My experience with child care consists of babysitting ages 1-14, supervised special needs classes, and patrolled a trampoline park. I am currently in school studying to be a nurse.
Lindsay can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Lindsay pet/house sit for us for an extended weekend and we absolutely loved her! She took wonderful care of our senior dog that has some special needs! She was flexible and honest and responsible. She's responsive and punctual. We can't say enough good things...
Krista L.
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:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Melani was the best babysitter ever. We were so sad when she moved away. :("
Erin S.
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 live with my boyfriend who has a 9 &
an 11-year-old, they're my world! I've lived with them for over 4 years. We also have a 1-year-old son who I would need to bring with me, he would love a friend (or more)to play with! I...
Elizabeth can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
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.
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Penrose, NC
Donni M.
5.0
Donni has a lovely energy and our baby loved playing with her. She showed up on time and was a pleasure to have around. Would have her back any time!
- Roxanne M.
Dixie F.
5.0
Dixie is great with children off all ages and abilities. Very patient, kind and really cares for the kids. She is just absolutely great!
- Rachel T.
Sarah C.
5.0
Sarah was our nanny for the last four years and truly became a part of our family. She was there to support us as we welcomed two more boys to our crew and loved them so well. She is kind, patient, creative, loving, supportive and a magnificent caregiver. My boys have loved their time with her and...
- Amy H.
Deloris P.
5.0
Lori has been a gift to our family. She is kind, patient, and very capable when caring for our adult son who is cognitively disabled.
- Carolyn L.
Cedar W.
5.0
Cedar is kind and gentle, extremely artistic, present, polite, always on time and very reliable. My daughter begs for me to take a night out so she can spend time with Cedar. When I get home, there are pages and pages of beautiful art they have worked on together. She rarely ever has screens on...
- Alice E.
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Ratings for Penrose, NC special needs caregivers listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Special Needs Caregivers in Penrose, NC are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 8 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.