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Charnise J.


Smithfield, NC

$16-25/hr10 yrs exp

Professional Personal Care

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Hello my name is Charnise. I have over 10+ years hands on experience with a wide variety of clients with various disabilities. Throughout the years I have had the pleasure of managing clients with disabilities, for job placements to social skills, and anger management. I would love to discuss the service needs for your...
Lived with and took care of grandparents, and a nana with COPD. I love taking care of anyone who needs help and have a huge heart with everybody, especially animals, children and the elderly
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Carlie S.


Smithfield, NC

$9-20/hr4 yrs exp

A Little About Me

My name is Carlie, I am 19 years old, and I absolutely love working with young children! I raised my 4 siblings including my special needs little brother so I am comfortable working with any children! Some people have even told me I have a natural talent for handling kids and taking care if them.
Carlie can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

As an occupational therapy assistant with 4 years of experience working with special needs children, and over 8 years of child chart experience, I'm passionate about fostering children's growth and development. I provide a safe and nurturing environment where children can learn, play, and grow. I'm patient, calm, creative, and...
Anika can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, travel, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

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Sarah L.


Selma, NC

$18-25/hr10 yrs exp

Fun But Also Strict Sitter

5.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have 10 years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Grocery Shopping. I have 2 special needs children myself. I love to be able to help out children and families whenever I am able. I am currently in school for elementary education.
Sarah can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Sarah was great with our 8.5 week old son!"

Heather B.

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Mary T.


Four Oaks, NC

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny

I have a 7-year-old son. I also have a 11-year-old son on the Autism Spectrum. I have experience with special needs children. I enjoy doing activities of all sorts. I'm extremely crafty. Going to the park is a favorite of mine. I can cook and help children clean up. Experience with multiple children in the foster care system. I...
Mary can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Mary T.


Four Oaks, NC

$10-15/hr3 yrs exp

Experienced In Special Needs

I have worked and volunteered in the special needs field for over 13 years. My most recent employment was at Lakeside Behavioral Health working in the children's unit. I have a deep compassion for special needs children.
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Frances F.


Clayton, NC

$30/hr10 yrs exp

25 Yrs Experience

I have 25 years working with children and young adults that have multiple disabilities I have assisted with OT/PT, vision and speech. I also help assist with daily living skills which would be potty training, learning to get dressed, learn to feed themselves. In addition I also have been trained in behavior management. I trained...
5.0
"Extremely sweet and caring on top of professional. I am so relieved and at peace knowing in Frances I found someone to take care of my loved one when I am not around. She is dependable and always on time. Goes above and beyond her duties and always is pleasant. I...

Fallon P.

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Neteh S.


Clayton, NC

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Child Care Provider

Hired by 14 families in your neighborhood

I love taking care of children and have worked with a wide range of age groups. Coming from a large family, dividing my attention between three or more children is not a problem. I have experience working with children who have special needs and look to getting to know each child's unique personality, as well as helping them...
Neteh can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Neteh is consistent, knowledgeable, kind, and very engaged/playful with our infant and toddler. She engages them in developmentally appropriate activities, and is very trustworthy. We have loved working with her the past 1.5 years!"

Reagan S.

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Daphne F.


Clayton, NC

$15-20/hr5 yrs exp

Excited Part-Time Care Provider For Individuals With And Without Special Needs

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Individuals with special needs are so much more than just their "needs". I have taken the majority of classes offered at ECU for teaching special needs and am capable of working with said children in many capacities (including tutoring) while still acknowledging that they are children with interests of their own. In addition to...
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Karen F.


Clayton, NC

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Or Occasional Babysitter

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have years of experience with educational games, arts and crafts, music, and reading stories. I personally prefer to limit tablet time and have direct interaction with children. I enjoy taking children to the park, pool, library, bowling, movies, and to get ice cream. I also have one year experience with toddlers, including a...
Karen can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Denise was wonderful! She was great helping out with my special needs sister. She was punctual and reliable. She also went above and beyond bringing games and activities. We are looking to forward to working with her again!"

Kayla R.

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Johnita C.


Clayton, NC

$16/hr5 yrs exp

Hello I Specialize In One On One & Long-term Care With An Accent In Special Needs Care* :-)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have personal and professional experience with both Hydrocephalus and Cerebral palsy. I also have 5 +years experience in a wide range of disabilities working with bathroom and feeding assistance. I am currently working towards obtaining my teaching certification in Special Education.
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Destiny H.


Clayton, NC

$15-20/hr3 yrs exp

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hi I'm Destiny and I'm a very easygoing, dependable girl who loves children of all ages. I have been nannying professionally for about 2 years. I have worked with nanny-share as well which allows two families to combine services for a reasonable but affordable rate for each party. I have also worked with differently families to...
Destiny can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Destiny is great!! And dependable and was great with my daughter ❤️ I would recommend her to anyone child"

David W.

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Deborah W.


Clayton, NC

$30/hr10 yrs exp

3.7

(3)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Certified Nursing Assistant/Companion care aide listed on the NC Nurse Aide registry with 20 years plus experience: Alzheimer/dementia, Parkinson's, stroke, Foley catheter care, and medication management. providing basic patient care, performing physical duties such as bathing, feeding, grooming, assist in patient's mobility,...
5.0
"I've known Deborah since 2006 she has been a great friend! and I have always been able to depend on her. What I love most about Deborah is that she's honest, dependable, and reliable. When I met her I feel in love with her great personality, her love for...

Tammy L.

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Mickaela W.


Clayton, NC

$17/hr8 yrs exp

Babysitter Available For After School Care And Weekends.

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have volunteered on Sundays at my church for the past 10 years with ages of 1-7. I babysat in highschool and have been a nanny for 7 years and also worked at a daycare as a floater. I have experienced with infants to 12 years old. Also I am comfortable with people with special needs, my sister has special needs and have been...
Mickaela can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, travel
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

My name is Rebekah! I'm 30 years old. I love working with kids. I think it is awesome! I am the oldest of 5 and have taken care of them. I was a nanny for years, worked in a preschool a few times. Also have worked with special needs kids. I'm CPR certified, non smoker and have my own transportation.
Rebekah can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Hi, my name is Cathy, my care for special needs patients is through my own son who has Asperger but is very high functioning. I am CPR and First Aid certified and can be taught how to care for your loved one.
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Amy S.


Dunn, NC

$15-23/hr7 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Amy S. I have 2 years of athletic training education behind me, as well 7+ years experience with childcare, nannying, and special needs caregiver. I am currently looking to work full time, while exploring the idea of going back to school for special needs education and/or nutrition
Amy can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Jennifer R.


Garner, NC

$18-30/hr

Personal Assistant/housekeeper/caregiver

I've been a stay-at-home mom for over 16 years. Though I love being there for my loved ones, I would like to start a new chapter of my life and re-enter the workforce. Since helping and caring for others is one of my biggest passions, I figured being a personal assistant/housekeeper/caregiver would be the perfect job for me! My...
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Jessie T.


Clayton, NC

$13-18/hr1 yrs exp

Fun And Experienced Sitter!

Hi! I'm Jessie and I just recently graduated from ECU with a bachelor degree in Recreational Therapy and a minor in Psych and am currently enrolled as a graduate student as Lenoir Rhyne University for occupational therapy. I used to work as an assistant inclusion coordinator for the city and have worked with kids since I was 15...

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Smithfield, NC

Sarah L.

5.0

Sarah was great with our 8.5 week old son!

- Heather B.

Frances F.

5.0

Extremely sweet and caring on top of professional. I am so relieved and at peace knowing in Frances I found someone to take care of my loved one when I am not around. She is dependable and always on time. Goes above and beyond her duties and always is pleasant. I can't say enough praises about her!...

- Fallon P.

Neteh S.

5.0

Neteh is consistent, knowledgeable, kind, and very engaged/playful with our infant and toddler. She engages them in developmentally appropriate activities, and is very trustworthy. We have loved working with her the past 1.5 years!

- Reagan S.

Karen F.

5.0

Denise is an amazing soul! She is like a part of our family. Our kids love her. She is full of energy and keeps them busy. Helps with feeding them and cooking for them, plus light housekeeping. She is beyond helpful for our family!

- Elizabeth B.

Destiny H.

5.0

Destiny is great!! And dependable and was great with my daughter ❤️ I would recommend her to anyone child

- David W.

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