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Lena G.


Ridgeview, WV

$10-15/hr

SPECIAL NEEDS CAREGIVER.

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THREE OF MY GRANDCHILDREN WERE BORN PREMATURE. I TOOK CARE OF THEM WHEN THEIR PARENTS HAD TO BE AWAY FOR WORK AND CLASSES. I TAUGHT ONE TO SUCK THE BOTTLE BECAUSE HE WAS SO PREMATURE AT 27 WEEKS THAT HE DIDN'T KNOW HOW TO SUCK. ALL THREE WERE MONITORED IN CASE THEY STOPPED BREATHING , WHICH THEY DID A FEW TIMES. ONE IS A SLOW...
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Leah R.


Charleston, WV

$12-15/hr7 yrs exp

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Hello! I am a certified nursing assistant of 4 years and have worked in several hospitals as well as special needs programs. I was a camp counselor for a city summer camp for two years prior. I have extensive experience caring for both special needs children and the elderly. I am comfortable around all pets and open to helping...
Leah can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

CNA

First Aid

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Katy G.


Charleston, WV

$29/hr10 yrs exp

Certified Direct Support Professional

I have worked with ages ranging from 24-105! I enjoy enriching the lives of individuals who are not able to do so on their own and ensuring they have the most quality of life possible. I do so through compassion , trust and creating a meaningful relationship and caring for an individual, the way I myself would expect to be taken...
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"Katy is a very kind and caring person. She spends time getting to know the persons likes and dislikes to better support them."

Katrecia D.

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Leah R.


Charleston, WV

$15-25/hr4 yrs exp

As Needed Certified Caregiver

Hello, my name is Leah and I am a certified nursing assistant and recent graduate of UCF. I have grown up with my special needs younger brother who has CP and mental retardation and have always been comfortable in caring for and working with the special needs population. If you would like more information please feel free to ask...
Hi, I'm Olivia. I'm a sophomore in college at Niagara University. I play softball at Niagara and I also am a double major in Marketing and Business Administration. I tore my ACL mid season which took me out of my regular job of coaching recreational gymnastics at Revolution with children from the ages of 18 months to 18 years....
Olivia can also help with: Errands, meal prep, light cleaning, transportation
I currently have my CNA license and care for elderly people. Previously I have raised my 24 hr care special needs little brother. I currently also help watch my nieces, one is a year old, one is 5 months old. I love taking care of kids and helping them grow into the people they will be!
Jordyn can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

CNA

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Taylor R.


South Charleston, WV

$15-20/hr1 yrs exp

About My Career In ABA.

I work with kids who have ADHD, ADD, OCD, autism, learning disabilities, speech deficits, and ODD. I'm an RBT who has had lots of trainings and I am now a trainer. I love my job, I enjoy working with children and making positive impacts on them and their families.
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Olivia M.


Charleston, WV

$10-20/hr3 yrs exp

I have volunteered at an elementary school helping children with special needs reading and finishing their work. I also coach a 16u travel softball team over my summers. Baby sitter available. .
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Leah R.


Charleston, WV

$10-15/hr7 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver

I started working in nursing homes and long term/skilled nursing facilities back in 2018 in Orlando. I transitioned to hospital care as a CNA, NA, and Nurse Tech in both Orlando and Charleston. I am comfortable with both the elderly and special needs population. In addition to professional experience I cared for my elderly...
Leah can also help with: Personal care, companionship, respite care, mobility assistance, dementia, live-in home care & more
Skills:

CNA

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Ebone T.


Saint Albans, WV

$10-15/hr1 yrs exp

Senior Citizen Care Taker

Hello, my name is Ebone I am 22 years old. I'm very well experienced when caring for children and the elderly. I follow proper instructions while my main goal is to keep the safety and well-being of the child/children/father/mother, as my top priority. I do have work with special needs, also I'm certified in CPR, First Aid and...
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Sarah A.


Charleston, WV

$15-20/hr2 yrs exp

About Me / History

I have two brothers that have autism that need full time care, I am familiar with working on speech, sensory play, and have learned to be very patient.
I have worked with all different types of special needs. I have a little cousin who I grew up with that has special needs. Very patient don't mind to clean up, love activities and outdoor fun!
Hi! I'm Tabatha. I am a preschool teacher and a birth to three service provider in Charleston. I have a college degree, CPR/ first aid certified, reliable transportation, references and a non-smoker who loves animals. I have never worked for a family from Care. com before, that's why there are no reviews. If I look like an...

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