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Special needs caregivers in Rocky Point, NC

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Lily H.


Rocky Point, NC

$16-26/hr5 yrs exp

Teacher

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I have been a teacher for the past five years. I have worked with special needs2-year-olds and school-age children. Working with children has always been a passion of mine. I do still work Monday through Friday from 7:30 to 4:30. I'm specifically looking for, a family that would need some help on the weekends.
Lily can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Mary A.


Wilmington, NC

$20-50/hr10 yrs exp

Home Health Aide Full-Time/Overnight Personal Care Attendant Meal Companionship, Housekeeping.

4.5

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Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have been working with the elderly for over 25 years. My mother was a nurse. I have a heart with lots of love for babies/children with special needs and disabilities and the elderly. I love to care for everyone. I enjoy brightening up their day by me taking care of them and talking to them, even singing along with them or to...
Mary can also help with: Dementia, personal care, visiting nurse, hospice services, home modification, respite care & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

5.0
"Mary is awesome! She took care of my 95-year-old father, who has passed away. Mary bonded with him and was very caring. She was responsible for giving him his medications, feeding and bathing him, and making him as comfortable as possible. Mary also kept his...

Carleen B.

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Samantha P.


Wilmington, NC

$11-25/hr1 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a very energetic and responsible person and have a deep passion for caring for other people. I am a freshman nursing major and hope to one day get my masters in severe and profound disability. In the summers I am a counselor for children with special needs and absolutely love it. My experience there has given me a high...
5.0
"Samantha is an amazing person and caregiver. She is energetic cheerful and dedicated to her work. She always went above what was asked of her and had a phenomenal rapport with my special needs daughter. I highly recommend her for any endeavor she seeks"

Laura W.

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Caroline C.


Leland, NC

$25/hr7 yrs exp

Reliable And Fun College Student Home For The Semester

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi everyone! I am moving to Wilmington NC in August and am looking for a nanny job in or around Wilmington I can do around my course schedule. I specialize in working with children who have special needs, disabilities, and individualized medical care. Available to start the beginning of September and can help weekends, for...
Caroline can also help with: Travel, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Caroline PLAYS with my kids! She initiates games and fun ideas and doesn't just sit them in front of the TV. She cleans up when they are done and follows through with any special requests I have. She is responsible, dependable, fun and energetic and I will continue...

Megan H.

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Grace L.


Wilmington, NC

$14-20/hr6 yrs exp

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

Hello, nice to meet you! I have 6 years of experience working with children. I have a Bachelor's Degree in Human Development and Family Studies and am qualified through NC DHHS: Division of Child Development and Early Education as a Lead Teacher for infants-pre-kindergarten. I have worked as a Infant Teacher for babies 0-12...
Grace can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Emily C.


Hampstead, NC

$15-25/hr9 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I am 25 and live in Hampstead. I have experience working with kids of all ages, so infant to 17. I am willing to travel no more than an hour away for the right fit. My days and hours are very flexible and I am willing to work weekends and date nights. I'm a college graduate from University of North Carolina Wilmington with my...
Emily can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Emily is awesome with my 3 girls. She is very dependable. She helps them complete their homework and does meal prep for them and gets them ready for bed on the nights that I work. I feel totally comfortable when they are in her care and I do not feel the need to...

Stephanie C.

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Katelyn D.


Wilmington, NC

$20/hr8 yrs exp

I Am Reliable Caring And Loving Person

I am reliable caring and loving person I am gentle and love helping people especially those who have special needs. I want to provide with comfort and security of having trustworthy.
5.0
"She is an extremely compassionate and dedicated teacher of students with significant disabilities who goes well above and beyond what is expected of her."

Bailey G.

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Jennifer U.


Wilmington, NC

$10-30/hr10 yrs exp

Specializing In Premature Multiple Birth Infant Care.

I have 18 years of experience working with multiples from twins to quads. I enjoy teaching parents how to manage more than one infant at a time while getting those premature infants up to a healthy birth weight and on an eating and sleeping schedule. I have been an infant nurse to well over 200 babies. I am CPR and AED...
5.0
"I have known Jenn for almost 40 years. She has always been hard working and very dependable. Whenever I need her she has been there for me. She has been a big help to my sister in taking care of my mom who has MS. "

Tina B.

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Ciara H.


Wilmington, NC

$10-20/hr5 yrs exp

Part-time Summer Caregiver/companion

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Ciara and I am finishing up my sophomore year at Purdue University where I am pursuing a degree in Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences. I am very experienced with caring for children with special needs and extremely comfortable with it. For the past 4 years I have been caring for a young boy with Autism (12...
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Francine L.


Leland, NC

$25/hr4 yrs exp

Just A Little About Myself

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a 79-year-young college graduate. I am retired after a 30 year career in NYC public housing. As part of the housing staff, some of my responsibilities included working with special needs seniors and persons with disabilities. I enjoyed this work over the years as I am a naturally warm and compassionate person. Two of my...
Francine can also help with: Light cleaning, transportation, errands, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"It is a pleasure working with Francine. She is patient and supportive while keeping practical approach to seeing to it that my mom's needs are met. She is 100% reliable and performs her duties with the utmost integrity. Fran is diligent in looking out for my mom's...

Mark K.

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Carolyn C.


Leland, NC

$15-22/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hello! Thank you for visiting my profile. In the 10 years since I graduated college, I have devoted my time to nannying and educating children. The families I work for are a wonderful and important part of my life. My experience includes caring for multiples, nannying for up to 2 weeks while parents travel, and working with...
Carolyn can also help with: Carpooling, travel, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Carolyn is wonderful! She took care of our newborn with ease and kindness! She entertained him and was attentive to his needs. As a first time mom, I trusted her immediately because of her punctuality, professionalism and experience. I was very comfortable having...

Chelsea T.

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Nina H.


Wilmington, NC

$25-29/hr10 yrs exp

Loving Experienced Mom

I am the mother of 4 girls (ages 19, 25, 26, and 27. After college, I worked in a unique group home for special needs children. My experience working with mentally and physically disabled children provided me with extensive knowledge of the physical, cognitive, and psycho-social health of children. My roles included staffing,...
Nina can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"We were so lucky to find Nina to watch our now 21 month old when she was about a year old. We couldn't have asked for a better caregiver and only stopped using her because she moved to another state! We were so sad to see her go. She was dependable, fun, gave great...

Lauren L.

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Kaye W.


Wilmington, NC

$22-30/hr10 yrs exp

Helping Hand For Those Who Want To Stay At Home

I have over 20 years of medical experience. My focus over the past 3 years has been clients with disabilities, senior care, and hospice. Many of my clients have been diagnosed with dementia, Parkinson's, cancer or are stroke survivors. Additionally, I have experience working with special needs children ages 3-12. Many of my...
Kaye can also help with: Errands, dementia, light cleaning, hospice services, companionship, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

Wound Care

5.0
"Kaye has been an excellent addition to my dad's careteam. She is very engaging and skillful. Dad enjoys talking with her which I appreciate since he typically spends a lot of his day tuned out. Kaye is hardworking and reliable. She is a team player and works...

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Sheena S.


Wilmington, NC

$10-20/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have worked with people from the age of 10 to 80 with developmental disabilities for over 10 years. I currently work as an instructor for adult with disabilities. I have a Bachelors Degree in Human Services/ Management and a Masters Degree in Public Policy/Public Administration. I have worked at a State Training Center with...
5.0
"Sheena is an outstanding care giver. She worked very well with my daughter. She held high expectations for her and was very caring. I highly recommend her for any caregiving or other position. She has a lot of integrity."

Laura W.

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Ellery T.


Wilmington, NC

$17/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver/Babysitter/Tutor For Children And Adults

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I have 20 years of experience working with children and adults with different types of abilities. I worked at the Arc of NC for over 10 years and also at an elementary school in their Autism Spectrum program. I have a Bachelors degree in Psychology and am familiar with many resources in the area. I am currently looking for...
5.0
"Ellery worked my my daughter with special needs for many years. She is amazing!! She is very upbeat and bubbly and knows how to use positive reinforcement to motivate people with special needs. She goes above and beyond what is required of her. She helped design a...

Laura W.

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Teresa O.


Wilmington, NC

$15-30/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver For Special Needs, Elderly, & Pets

I have great compassion and empathy, as well as a special bond, with the sick, elderly, and disabled. I have worked with many seniors, as well as the disabled, for over 20 years. I work in a group home for the disabled here in NC (& previously in CT), helping them to live as independently as possible. I was also a veterinary...
Teresa can also help with: Hospice services, light cleaning, meal prep, errands, companionship, dementia & more
Skills:

Wound Care

Medical Equipment Experience

CPR

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Candace M.


Wilmington, NC

$24-28/hr4 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver

Hello! I am seeking part time employment in senior care (memory care or companionship), special needs care, disabled care, or nannying (with some flexibility). I have several years of experience in each of these fields, as well as mental health and detox in patient care. I deeply care about the quality of care individuals care...
Candace can also help with: Companionship, meal prep, light cleaning, hospice services, errands, dementia & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

CPR

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Sarah M.


Hampstead, NC

$18-50/hr1 yrs exp

Hi! My name is Sarah! I am working towards becoming a pediatric RN! I have provided child care for the past year in Charlotte, NC and have experience with special needs as well! Additionally I am a Licensed CNA and CPR certified!
Skills:

CNA

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Helena P.


Wilmington, NC

$26-32/hr5 yrs exp

Helena

Hello! Thank you so much for considering me to take care of your littles and welcoming me in your home. I've had many years of experience with babies, toddlers, and special needs children. I can help with cooking/meal preparation, carpooling, and light cleaning. I look forward to meeting you and your family!
Helena can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Michelle I.


Wilmington, NC

$15-20/hr7 yrs exp

Loving Caregiver And Mother

Experienced caregiving for special needs including autism and mobility issues. Exhibits empathy, patience, compassion for patients.
Michelle can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep & more

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Rocky Point, NC

Mary A.

3.0

Mary was not a reliable caretaker.

- Faith D.

Samantha P.

5.0

Samantha is an amazing person and caregiver. She is energetic cheerful and dedicated to her work. She always went above what was asked of her and had a phenomenal rapport with my special needs daughter. I highly recommend her for any endeavor she seeks

- Laura W.

Caroline C.

5.0

Caroline is just wonderful! She has helped me with me 2.5 year old daughter since she was a few months old. My daughter absolutely adores her and is so excited if she knows Caroline is coming to sit with her. She's clean, reliable, trustworthy, patient and so so great with children. She is our go-to...

- Lexi R.

Emily C.

5.0

Emily is awesome with my 3 girls. She is very dependable. She helps them complete their homework and does meal prep for them and gets them ready for bed on the nights that I work. I feel totally comfortable when they are in her care and I do not feel the need to worry! Very thankful to have found...

- Stephanie C.

Katelyn D.

5.0

She is an extremely compassionate and dedicated teacher of students with significant disabilities who goes well above and beyond what is expected of her.

- Bailey G.

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