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Lily H.


Rocky Point, NC

$16-26/hr • 5 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, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

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Mary A.


Wilmington, NC

$20-50/hr • 10 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: Respite care, home modification, visiting nurse, dementia, personal care, hospice services & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

3.0
"Mary was not a reliable caretaker. "

Faith D.

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Samantha P.


Wilmington, NC

$11-25/hr • 1 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/hr • 7 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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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...

Lexi R.

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Elizabeth B.


Wilmington, NC

$16-25/hr • 6 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Elizabeth, and I have experience working with children from ages 0-12. I love it! We are new to the Wilmington area, because my husband got a job here. For the last three years, I have worked with children in preschool and elementary school with special needs, and I have a passion for that.
Elizabeth can also help with: Swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Elizabeth was so patient with our son, and he loved her. She was our babysitter for a few weeks this summer and kept my little one busy. Very punctual, reliable, and a sweet person. Would highly recommend."

Christy D.

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Emily C.


Hampstead, NC

$15-25/hr • 9 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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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/hr • 8 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/hr • 10 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/hr • 5 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/hr • 4 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, errands, transportation, 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/hr • 10 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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Hello i have employed Ms. Carolyn for a few nights so far and my kids cant stop raving about her. My kid always be asking "when is Ms. Carolyn coming?" There fore I'll always hire her. She is such a blessing to have in our lives. I've only used her for about 4...

Alex C.

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Nina H.


Wilmington, NC

$25-29/hr • 10 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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Nina began caring for our baby girl when she was about 11 weeks old, and has been absolutely wonderful. She is incredibly warm and kind, and our little girl (who just turned 1 year) now literally screams with delight when Nina arrives at our home. She clearly...

Kara D.

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Kaye W.


Wilmington, NC

$22-30/hr • 10 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: Light cleaning, dementia, meal prep, companionship, hospice services, errands & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

CPR

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...

Care member

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Sheena S.


Wilmington, NC

$10-20/hr • 10 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/hr • 10 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/hr • 10 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: Light cleaning, dementia, meal prep, companionship, hospice services, errands & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

CPR

Wound Care

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Candace M.


Wilmington, NC

$24-28/hr • 4 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: Light cleaning, dementia, meal prep, companionship, hospice services, errands & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

CPR

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Sarah M.


Hampstead, NC

$18-50/hr • 1 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:

CPR

CNA

First Aid

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Helena P.


Wilmington, NC

$26-32/hr • 5 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: Grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Michelle I.


Wilmington, NC

$15-20/hr • 7 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: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping & 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 was extremely professional and kind to my children. She was very communicative throughout the booking process and most importantly my kids had a great time!

- Care member

Elizabeth B.

5.0

Elizabeth was so patient with our son, and he loved her. She was our babysitter for a few weeks this summer and kept my little one busy. Very punctual, reliable, and a sweet person. Would highly recommend.

- Christy D.

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.

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