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Christan C.


Rutherford College, NC

$10/hr • 10 yrs exp

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Hey there, My name is Christan. I've been married for 9 years and I'm a mom to 3 girls. I have experience both as a mother and a nanny. I also have experience with special needs children.
Christan can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Keysha W.


Granite Falls, NC

$26-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Mature And Experienced Healthcare Professional.

5.0

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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Keysha. I have experience in nursing home, hospital, internal medicine and urgent care settings. I have worked with infants-elderly patients. I am a confident person and love what I do. I look at all patients and treat them as if they were my family. I have a very caring heart and aim to meet all needs for each...
5.0
"Keysha has been with us since the beginning of the year and we are so lucky to have found her. She is very kind to us and my son just thinks the world of her. She goes above and beyond what is asked of her. She is dependable which is very important to me. She has a...

Diane L.

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Nancy F.


Hickory, NC

$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello... A little about me... I have a passion for helping people, kids and elderly adults. I have 3 grown children and moved from NH to Vero 5 years ago. I recently resigned from my job as it was keeping me away from home for weeks. I have previous home care experience including Alzheimer's/dementia. I will gladly do...
Nancy can also help with: Light cleaning, home modification, errands, hospice services, dementia, companionship & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

Home Health Aide

CPR

5.0
"Nancy is a kind and caring person; she tuned in quickly to the needs of my husband (who has dementia) and to his personality. My husband said "she's a keeper"! I would hire her again in an instant!"

Beth G.

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Nancy F.


Hickory, NC

$32/hr • 10 yrs exp

Full Time Caretaker Available With Special Needs Experience

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am a mother of 3 grown children and miss being around kids. I have previously worked at NH school district for 10 years in the special education program and have experience working in both regular and special ed. classrooms. I am extremely passionate about helping children and am open to watching kids of all ages. I am more...
Nancy can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

Early Education

5.0
"Nancy was very trustworthy and entertained our little one, kept a clean atmosphere was on time and was very flexible. I will call on Nancy in the future for occasional help. "

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Stephanie T.


Hickory, NC

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I've been in the healthcare/medical field for over 20 years. I have worked with children and adults. Some of my patients have had physical or mental disabilities (blind, spinal cord injury, broken hip, dementia, CP) and some, just old age. I have experience working with people that suffer from dementia/alzheimers. I love being...
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Lorry C.


Newton, NC

$15/hr • 10 yrs exp

I have been a Kindergarten/First grade teaching assistant at a public charter school for the past 14 years. Before that I worked in a Special Needs self contained classroom for a year. I am patient, calm, and friendly. My passion for fostering a child's growth and development, coupled with my creativity and imagination, allows...
Lorry can also help with: Swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Jaquelyn G.


Hickory, NC

$20-25/hr • 4 yrs exp

Student In The Healthcare Field Who Loves Caring For Others. Compassionate And Patient.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Jaquelyn. I have been a nanny now for 4+years. I love working and caring for children. I also have experience with special needs children. CPR certified Non-smoker Comfortable with pets Clean driving record
Jaquelyn can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Lisa P.


Hickory, NC

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Cna & Med-Tech

I'm a CNA for 20 years also a Med-Tech for 10 years I have experience in small children as well as senior citizens I have worked privately as well as nurses homes and assisted living I have g-tube experience I have worked with Down syndrome heart problems and pacemakers I am CPR certified
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Breanna Q.


Hickory, NC

$12/hr • 3 yrs exp

Fun And Creative Caregiver

Hi I'm breannna I'm very familiar with working with special needs children. I have worked in childcare setting/daycare with special needs children before. I also have a learning disability TSC to be honest since childhood and was in special needs classes in school so I have the patience and understanding for children with...
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Kimberly F.


Lenoir, NC

$20-25/hr • 4 yrs exp

I'm a professional mother of two awesome kids, and a former teacher! I have extensive experience with kids of all ages, and in several different capacities. I hold an Associate's degree in Cognitive Development, and have a background with children who have autism & special needs. I'm extremely dependable, compassionate,...
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Kimberly F.


Lenoir, NC

$15-20/hr • 8 yrs exp

Fun Sitter And Smile Creator

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! I'm a mother of two, and a former teacher. I have extensive experience with kids of all ages, and in several different capacities. I have my Associate's Degree in Cognitive Development from Arizona Global University. Additionally, I have a background with children who have autism & special needs. I'm extremely...
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Emma P.


Hickory, NC

$15-25/hr • 6 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Emma. Fun fact about me: I was an Au Pair for a summer in England my junior year of high school! I full-time took care of an infant, a toddler, a third grader, and twins with special needs. I also am number four of seven children, so I've pretty much been watching kids since age seven. I am comfortable with...
Emma can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Emily B.


Vale, NC

$14-19/hr • 3 yrs exp

Care For Your Loved One, special needs caregiver

Hello! I am a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) looking to provide excellent care and compassion for your loved one.
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Maribel R.


Conover, NC

$15-25/hr

Special Education Teacher

I have 2 years of experience in Special education (adapted curriculum). I graduated with my Bachelor's degree from Appalachian State University. I work with students from ages 11-15.
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Jenny V.


Lenoir, NC

$10-20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Do You Need A Break? Experienced Mom Willing To Help

I am a mom to five, one with special needs. I am also a past emergency medical technician; current CPR/First Aid certified.
Jenny can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Revonda M.


Lenoir, NC

$14-19/hr • 10 yrs exp

I have 20 years in Early Childhood field. Exceptional children has been a part of my program since day one, I can provide positive interaction with your child,
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Kimberly F.


Lenoir, NC

$15-20/hr • 3 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'm a professional mother of two awesome kids, and a former teacher. I have extensive experience with all age groups, and a strong passion for early childhood development. I hold a degree in Cognitive Studies, and also have a background working with children who have Autism & Special needs. I'm extremely patient, compassionate,...
Kimberly can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping
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Zoe C.


Lenoir, NC

$22-35/hr • 6 yrs exp

Experienced And Hands-on 20 Year Old Nanny

Hi! My name is Zoe and I am 20 years old. I have 3 years of nanny experience and 6 years of babysitting experience from the ages of 3 weeks to 13 years old. I am looking to nanny and/or babysit in Lenoir, NC and surrounding areas. I have extensive experience working with special needs children, including medically complex...
Zoe can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

I'm a professional mother of two awesome kids, and a former teacher. I have extensive experience with all age groups, and a strong passion for early childhood development. I hold a degree in Cognitive Studies, and also have a background working with children who have Autism & Special needs. I'm extremely patient, compassionate,...

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hey! My name is Shannon but I go by my middle name, Taylor and im 24. I'm interested in this position! I worked as a healthcare technician for 4 years taking care of people with special needs. My job duties were to change, dress, feed, bathe and overall make my residents happy! I am also CPR certified in adults and children....
Shannon can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Rutherford College, NC

Keysha W.

5.0

Keysha has been with us since the beginning of the year and we are so lucky to have found her. She is very kind to us and my son just thinks the world of her. She goes above and beyond what is asked of her. She is dependable which is very important to me. She has a huge heart and just an all around...

- Diane L.

Nancy F.

5.0

Nancy was the best- my wife had vascular dementia and sometimes very difficult- Nancy was patient, caring, kind and a great companion for my wife. She suffered a stroke and couldn’t walk or stand. We could not care for her, I entered her in a memory care facility. Nancy left, I would recommend her...

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Nancy F.

5.0

Nancy was very trustworthy and entertained our little one, kept a clean atmosphere was on time and was very flexible. I will call on Nancy in the future for occasional help.

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