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Keelyn C.


Supply, NC

$10-20/hr

DSP

5.0

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I studied biology in high school, I became a cna about 6 months later, I then worked at a special needs group home for about a year then moved into a nursing home for about 6 months then I found my love for home health! I have been working as a home health nurse for about 7 months now and love every second of it! I first found...
Keelyn can also help with: Meal prep, dementia, light cleaning, errands
5.0
"I have seen Keelyn interact with children and seniors for years! She is very passionate about what she does and will go above and beyond to take care of your child or family member. She is always on time, is passionate about her job and it is evident when you see...

Haley M.

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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: Meal prep, travel, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Truly the absolute best. I have two girls, and Caroline has been babysitting for years. She is responsible, attentive, fun, and caring. She is the only sitter who I allow to drive my girls around - she take them to the pool, the park, trampoline park …. even the...

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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: Meal prep, travel, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance & 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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Mary A.


Wilmington, NC

$20-50/hr10 yrs exp

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

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: Personal care, visiting nurse, dementia, hospice services, respite care, home modification & more
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

3.0
"Mary was not a reliable caretaker. "

Faith D.

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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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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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Keelyn C.


Supply, NC

$15-23/hr2 yrs exp

Smile Creator

Hi! My name is Keelyn! Im 23 years old and I just got engaged to my wonderful fiancé in November, let me tell you and little about my experience with children! I graduated high school in 2019, I became a cna about 6 months later, I then worked at a special needs group home for about a year then moved into a nursing home for...
Keelyn can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"I have seen Keelyn interact with children and seniors for years! She is very passionate about what she does and will go above and beyond to take care of your child or family member. She is always on time, is passionate about her job and it is evident when you see...

Haley M.

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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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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: Meal prep, travel, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance & 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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Ellery T.


Wilmington, NC

$15-17/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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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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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: Transportation, errands, meal prep, light cleaning
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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Sandra H.


Wilmington, NC

$14-20/hr5 yrs exp

I recently adopted a special needs high functioning. 14 yr old. Have worked with my grandchildren both boys and have special needs. I am CPR Certified and am a retired EMT.
Sandra can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

CNA

First Aid

CPR

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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: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance & more
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Cody S.


Wilmington, NC

$15-40/hr10 yrs exp

Learning Through Fun

I have worked with children for over 10 years. I love finding new ways to have fun and teach children through play. I also have a child myself. I have cared for children 0-16 years of age. I have worked with children with special needs and typically children.
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Early Education

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Sydney Blaire B.


Wilmington, NC

$21/hr5 yrs exp

Babysitter/Nanny CPR And First Aid Certified

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Welcome, I go by Blaire and have a passion for being caring. I have experience caring for children in a childcare facility as well as nannying. I have experience with special needs children and ASD. I have previously been certified nurse aide and EMT. I am currently BLS certified with American Heart Association. I am comfortable...
Sydney Blaire can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Kassandra W.


Wilmington, NC

$10-25/hr10 yrs exp

Kind Nanny

I have been a live in full-time nanny and a part-time nanny from one kid to several children at one time including a family with four little ones. I have been a nanny for a child with special needs. I have references I can get to you when needed. I love working with kids and can be fun and can also help the parents if they need...
Kassandra can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Lydia M.


Wrightsville Beach, NC

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Or Full-Time Caregiver

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have been babysitting for 10+ years. I have cared for children of all ages, the youngest being 2 weeks old. I have also cared for multiples and children with special needs. I have my MS degree in Human Development & Family Studies student from East Carolina University. I reside in Raleigh, NC. I love caring for and spending...
Lydia can also help with: Meal prep, travel, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Maggie G.


Leland, NC

$14-19/hr5 yrs exp

One Mama To Another!

Hello! I am a hardworking mom, military wife, and educator looking to help care for your little ones! I am CPR certified, first aid trained, have experience with working with children with special needs, and lifeguard training as well! I am also an educator, and currently pursuing a degree in Special Education.
Maggie can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Anita S.


Wilmington, NC

$20/hr6 yrs exp

Fun, Flexible Sitter!

Hi! I am a super energetic and reliable nanny looking for long time or short time care. I have several years of experience, primarily with toddlers or infants, but feel comfortable with any ages, and also have experience with special needs children. I am a lover, multitasker, and super understanding and reliable. I'm willing to...
Anita can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Southport, NC

Keelyn C.

5.0

I have seen Keelyn interact with children and seniors for years! She is very passionate about what she does and will go above and beyond to take care of your child or family member. She is always on time, is passionate about her job and it is evident when you see how she interacts. It's been a...

- Haley M.

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

Carolyn C.

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 her in my home to take care of our...

- Chelsea T.

Mary A.

3.0

Mary was not a reliable caretaker.

- Faith D.

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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