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Sara D.


Sylva, NC

$18-25/hr • 6 yrs exp

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Hello, my name is Skyler! I have been an in home aide for 6 years. I am currently in grad school but for my undergraduate degree my focus was developmental disabilities! -Good time management - Professionalism - Hand over hand skill building - Toilet help - Transportation - Repositioning - Transferring - Help with...
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Sarah S.


Sylva, NC

$8-20/hr • 1 yrs exp

Caregiver

My name is Sarah and I am a Special Education Teacher. Before becoming an EC teacher I was a caregiver for elderly individuals with special needs. I am happy to keep your family member company, do some basic upkeep of the home (dishes, laundry), and medication management. I have always been nurturing and enjoy caring for others....
Sarah can also help with: Meal prep, transportation, light cleaning, errands, dementia
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Mackenzie S.


Cullowhee, NC

$15/hr • 6 yrs exp

Fun, Loving, Caring, Gentle, Responsible

5.0

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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I am a nursing student at WCU. I have multiple years of experience in childcare with various ages . I also have experience working with children and adults with special needs. I enjoy spendng quality time with children with various activities such as arts and crafts, outside play, and homework help. August- May I am...
Mackenzie can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Mackenzie was awesome with my toddler! I will definitely be hiring her again. She was very engaging with him and quickly distracted him from his separation anxiety as I was getting ready to go. Mackenzie is very professional and adaptable, and my kid had a great...

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Bailee S.


Cullowhee, NC

$12-17/hr • 2 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver/Babysitter

I am currently a Junior at Western Carolina University. I was a caregiver for a autistic 24-year-old. I helped him with daily goals that help him become more independent. I have a 23-year-old cousin who has cerebral palsy. During high school I worked a lot in the special needs program. I have always been passionate about...
Hi my name is Stevie, I am 19 years old I have babysat for family friends a few times over the years and enjoyed it. Some of the things that we would do together when I watched them are arts and crafts, themed movie nights, and playing games. I also have some experience with special needs children. Please feel free to reach out...
Stevie can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Vickie C.


Waynesville, NC

$10-15/hr

Special Needs Provider

My name is Vickie have personal experience with chronically ill children to hospice care. I am a mother to three older children and I would want the person taking care of my loved one as if they were my own. That is what I would do. It is a case by case basis and I would need to know what the expectations are plus we have to...
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Kelly W.


Canton, NC

$10-20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Very experienced and dependable nanny looking for children to love

I have over 20 years of experience with all ages, including infants. I was a therapeutic foster parent for about 16 months and a special needs foster parent for 9 years. I have worked in a daycare, volunteered in a preschool, worked in elementary and middle schools with special needs and at-risk children. I love interacting with...
Kelly can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Kailey S.


Waynesville, NC

$15-30/hr • 5 yrs exp

I have lots of experience taking care of loved one's. I treat everyone as they are my own family. I have worked with children, special needs and elderly care
Kailey can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, transportation, errands, dementia
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Deena Z.


Maggie Valley, NC

$15-20/hr • 2 yrs exp

Special Needs Caregiver

As an instructor with horses, I volunteered with the horses for the handicapped program helping special needs children. When they got on the horses, it brought a brightness in their eyes. I loved this program very much and loved working with the children. I was also an instructor in Florida for an 8-year-old boy with MS. I...
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Angie G.


Franklin, NC

$12-17/hr • 5 yrs exp

Fun Caring Person

Hi my name is Angie I would love to help a family that is needing someone to help with there loved ones...
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Isabella V.


Franklin, NC

$22/hr • 2 yrs exp

I have a deep passion for caring for children, while creating a safe and nurturing environment where they can thrive and grow. I believe in open communication with parents, while ensuring we work together to support each child's development and address any areas for growth. A little about me is I love outdoors and music, I'm a...
Isabella can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Kristina Z.


Canton, NC

$10-20/hr • 3 yrs exp

Nanny/Sitter

I am a current nursing student in my first year, and have roughly 3-4 years of experience with children. I have worked as a camp counselor back in 2014/15 with all ages from 5-13 years old, followed by working as a pediatric nursing assistant in home health care with ages 3 months and 8 months. I am CPR certified, and have...
Kristina can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

CNA

CPR

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Julianna W.


Waynesville, NC

$12-20/hr • 4 yrs exp

Helper

Hello! My name is Julianna, I am 29 years old, and have worked with kids on and off for the last 4 years. I have experience teaching art and facilitating activities. I love arts and crafts, spending time outside, reading, and helping people cultivate their creative minds. I have worked with children with special needs and am...
Julianna can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Charity A.


Canton, NC

$28-50/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced Special Needs Caregiver

Hello, my nickname is Clove (legal first name is Charity) Over the past 25yrs I've worked as a caregiver/CNA in private home/nursing home/hospital settings. I've cared for clients of all ages suffering from depression, learning disorders, blindness, deafness, brain and limb injuries, diabetes, forms of cancer, Dementia,...
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Faustina M.


Canton, NC

$17-22/hr

I Have Over 18 Years Experience In Care Giving And Im Satisfied With CPR ,CNA,PTC

I have over 18 years experience in care giving and have CPR, CNA PTC with more experience with children and adults.
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Kira R.


Waynesville, NC

$20-30/hr • 20 yrs exp

Hello! My name is Kira and I have been in the child care field for 10+ years. I have nannied, taught Infant-Pre-K as a Lead Preschool Teacher, and worked with individuals with special needs in both home and school settings. I am extremely reliable and hard working, a multitasker, flexible, adaptable, caring, and loving. I have...
Kira can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Brittany D.


Canton, NC

$10-15/hr • 6 yrs exp

Part - Time Special Needs Caregiver Available

I am currently working as a special education teacher in Scotland County. I have worked with adults and children with special needs in classroom, summer camp and home settings.
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Cassie K.


Canton, NC

$16-21/hr • 6 yrs exp

Special Needs Care

I have experience working with special needs children and can provide support to a family that may need extra help. I can assist with daily living skills, communication, behavior reduction, and social skills. My passion is helping children with growth and development in order for them to reach their full potential.

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