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Sharonda A.


Smithfield, KY

$16-21/hr10 yrs exp

Personal Care

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My name is Sharonda. However, I've always gone by Nicole. I am currently a stay at home mom of 7, with 3 out the home and 4 in school. My schedule is open. In the past, I have worked as a primary education teacher. I also obtained my CNA and worked in a skilled nursing facility for seven years before I joined the Army as a...
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Casey R.


Crestwood, KY

$10-30/hr5 yrs exp

Special Needs Helper

5.0

(1)

I have worked with children at home of the innocence in the special needs area as well as volunteering at elementary schools. I have also worked with adult with various abilities and disabilities. My father is an amputee and has many other issues. I have been caring for not only him but his wife as well.
5.0
"Casey is a very caring individual who is very capable as a care-giver."

Alana A.

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have been a nanny for the last 8 years. My goal as a nanny is always to care for, protect, and teach kids. In my experience, leading by example and establishing trust between myself and the kids allows for the greatest learning environment. I am CPR certified. I can help with travel, errands, cleaning, and schooling. I have...
Aubrey can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CNA

When I was in high school , my favorite class of the day was my special ed class. I fell in love with the kiddos and still keep in touch with them today. I have a very patient and nurturing approach. I'm here to be someone they feel safe to be themselves around. Someone they can talk to, and be creative with.
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Jennifer H.


La Grange, KY

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Caring, Fun And Nurturing Nanny

I am a certified elementary teacher and have taught Early Childhood, K-1 and 2nd/3rd for the past 15 years. I am a mother of three children. Before I went back to work full-time, I was a stay home mom and loved every minute that I was caring for my children. I have worked in preschools and child development centers before having...
Jennifer can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Early Education

I have worked with children and adults with different physical and mental conditions whether it's through recreational sports or physical therapy Recently I have worked with a teenager for the past 3 years who sustained a TBI, also in a wheelchair . Assisted him through school, physical therapy and different activities.
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Selena W.


La Grange, KY

$18-27/hr2 yrs exp

Hello! My name is selena! I have been a CNA for over two years now and have experience working in a rehabilitation facility, a cancer institute, and now currently work at Norton children's hospital. I am CPR certified and currently in nursing school. I love to help others feel joy and would love to be able to help you take care...
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Gracie S.


Crestwood, KY

$14-50/hr4 yrs exp

Looking For Nanny Position

Hi families! My name is Gracie and I am on the hunt for a full time or part time Nanny or babysitter position. I have worked with ages 6mo and up. I also have experienced working with special needs kiddos. A little about myself I love arts and crafts. I have my own car and I am very organized! Don't take that sentence...

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I was a live in nanny for a newborn and have babysat from a day old to 16-year-olds. I have carpooled, helped with homework, cleaned the house, and cared for pets. I have babysat over six children at one time. I also have experience with babysitting a variety of special needs children. In the past I volunteered at church in the...
Audrey can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"I am so thankful to have met Audrey through Care.com. She cared for my 3 month old baby and 6 and 9 year old girls. Audrey was always on time, extremely reliable, dependable and pays close attention to detail. She was great with all my kids! Every minute the...

Jordan K.

Gillian G.


Crestwood, KY

$10-20/hr1 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver

Throughout high school I worked with a wide variety of special needs. I assisted them through a certain class, homework/classwork help, and mealtime prep/feeding assistance. I have also helped with meal preparation, medication prep, and helping get people ready for bed or just returning from school. I love helping people out and...

Gillian G.


Crestwood, KY

$13-15/hr3 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver Available

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hey there! I have experience with ages ranging from newborn to middle school. I have worked with special needs children and those with medical conditions. I have also experience working with the elderly. I am comfortable picking/dropping off at school, taking to activities, helping with homework, light housework, meal...
Gillian can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Mofoluwaso A.


Louisville, KY

$15-24/hr8 yrs exp

CHILDCARE.

3.7

(9)

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Mofoluwaso also known as Janet. I'm a nurse/ midwife with an experience of over a decade caring for children at any age you can think of. Caring is my passion. I can care for your newborn, infants, toddlers, school age children and so on. I do special needs care as well. I am a Christian and a mother too. I...
Mofoluwaso can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Mofoluwaso was great watching my 10 month old son. She is a very sweet and honest woman and my family is so thankful to have met her!"

Shelbi C.

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Torri T.


Louisville, KY

$23/hr5 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I'm available immediately! I've been an in-home nanny and "mother's helper" for two years with the same family, carin for an infant and now 2. 5-year-old. I have also previously been a nanny, house cleaner and in-home caregiver for the elderly. I've worked with babies and young kids for 5 years, and I also have experience with...
Torri can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Torri is amazing! She worked with us for 1 month helping us with our 2 boys. She is punctual, followed our goals, communicated well, ensured our boys were feed healthy foods. We dropped our boys with her at the trampoline park and the mall and everything was...

Abe N.

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Cynthia H.


Pleasureville, KY

$20-44/hr10 yrs exp

Looking For Part Time Work (Caregiver, Babysitting, Cleaning)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I love doing what I do. I have worked the last 12 years taking care of Adult with Mental Retardation. It's such a rewarding job. A little about myself: I have worked full-time the last 12 years for a group home for adults with mental retardation. I loved my job and the people I took care of. My duties included everything from...
5.0
"I am regaining control over my household clutter and neglect. Cindy came in with a wonderful spirit to help me clean. She started in the kitchen and scrubbed and scrubbed. She's coming back this week to make more progress- in other words, my clutter and grime did...

Marla J.

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Candy M.


Louisville, KY

$21-25/hr10 yrs exp

CNA For Special Needs Medical & Mental Health

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello I'm Vaccinated :) I have been a CNA for over 16 years. I worked at a daytime facility for special needs adults and I have worked with special needs children and adults. I currently work for a Very well respected company on a Crisis Team for Children in Mental Health Crisis. I have experience with Children on the Spectrum...
5.0
"She was absolutely the best!!! So caring and kind with my kiddos - I would have her back any day."

Christina B.

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Queen D.


Louisville, KY

$26-27/hr8 yrs exp

I am a live-in Care Partner. I have a CNA & Certified Medication Technician license. Are you looking for a Live-in Caregiver? Please contact me thru my profile. My patience and compassion over eight years of caring for the Elderly or special needs persons had led me to cope with many situations. For each person I care for, I...
5.0
"Queen worked with my 5years old son for a couple of months who had Autism this year. I never had to call with that anxiousness after showing her what to do after a week. She had my son all checked leaving him comfortable and clean, every time she leaves, I am so...

Ivy M.

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Selena S.


Shelbyville, KY

$20-25/hr8 yrs exp

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

As a dedicated childcare provider with 8 years of experience, I am passionate about nurturing the growth and development of young minds. My previous babysitting roles allowed me to discover my knack for caring for children, and I'm excited to bring my skills to your family. I consider myself patient, calm, creative, and...
Selena can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Selena is EXCELLENT. She has cared for and bonded with my daughter as if she were her own. She is proactive and always keeping a watchful eye over my daughter with the best care possible. Selena has gone above and beyond scheduling us last minute too! Highly...

Lindsay V.

I have a bachelor's degree in Psychology. Most of my experience is in Senior caregiving for people with special needs of all ages. I have experience with housekeeping as well. I am patient and thorough in my work. I enjoy reading, hanging out with my family, movies and nerdy stuff and taking care of people.
Amanda can also help with: Transportation, meal prep, light cleaning, errands
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Christina Y.


Louisville, KY

$18-20/hr10 yrs exp

DSP/CNA/Home Manager

I'm a CNA that has been working in private home care in the disabled adults community for the last 10 years. I have provided care to those who live with physical, intellectual, developmental, and mental disabilities, and the elderly. I'm experienced in homehealth, which includes personal care, ambulating, transfers, bedside...
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Jennifer R.


Louisville, KY

$16-20/hr6 yrs exp

Elementary Teacher/ Loving Mother Of Two Girls

I have taught 2-year-olds-5 th grade for over 12 years and love helping children lf all ages! I have worked as a fitness instructor and trainer at milestone, Bellarmine, YMCA and LAC and a drug rep for Pfizer. I would love to help you with your child I have two daughters who are now 21&22 and understand the feeling of being a...

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Smithfield, KY

Casey R.

5.0

Casey is a very caring individual who is very capable as a care-giver.

- Alana A.

Audrey C.

5.0

I am so thankful to have met Audrey through Care.com. She cared for my 3 month old baby and 6 and 9 year old girls. Audrey was always on time, extremely reliable, dependable and pays close attention to detail. She was great with all my kids! Every minute the baby was awake, she was holding,...

- Jordan K.

Mofoluwaso A.

5.0

Mofoluwaso is wonderful with my girls. She has a sweet smile and a warm personality. I'm very happy with the relationship she is building with my girls. She also makes delicious peanut butter cookies!

- Kelley H.

Torri T.

5.0

I hired Torri to watch my 2y old for about 4 months, she was an amazing responsible caregiver going over and beyond my husband and I expectations. Not only did she watch her she worked with her development throughout the time she was present.

- Care member

Cynthia H.

5.0

I am regaining control over my household clutter and neglect. Cindy came in with a wonderful spirit to help me clean. She started in the kitchen and scrubbed and scrubbed. She's coming back this week to make more progress- in other words, my clutter and grime did not scare her away! Once we get...

- Marla J.

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