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Kerri V.


Theodore, AL

$8-20/hr3 yrs exp

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I'm a very caring, patient and trustworthy woman. I am a mother of 4 and grandmother of 1and a half. One of my children is special needs. I love taking care of people. I love animals also. I take pride in any and everything I do. I've worked at an assisted living and in home care before. I've also babysit and been doing catering...
Kerri can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, live-in home care
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Alixamar A.


Mobile, AL

$15-20/hr3 yrs exp

Childcare Provider With Special Needs Experience

Hello families! My name is Alixamar I am a former AuPair who grew up in a large family with 6 nieces and 6 nephews and developed a passion for childcare early on, taking joy in looking after and engaging with children. I have experience working with special needs children and also taking care of children between 1 and 12 years...
Alixamar can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Lisa T.


Mobile, AL

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Hello, I am a Registered Nurse with 30 plus years of experience. I have experience with med-surg patients, Oncology, pulmonary, home health, hospice, wound care and diabetics. I worked in labor and delivery caring for infants for 5 years. I am experienced with Alzheimer's from a personal and professional standpoint. I have...
Lisa can also help with: Hospice services, dementia, errands, home modification, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

Wound Care

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Lisa T.


Mobile, AL

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Hi, I have been a Registered Nurse since 1990. I have raised 2 special needs children of my own. My youngest son was a micro-preemie born at 24 weeks. He is 17 now. I worked well baby and postpartum for Providence hospital for 5 years. I was a foster Mom for the state of Alabama for 11 years and cared for many children and...
Lisa can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Allison F.


Mobile, AL

$15-25/hr

Veteran Nurse

I've cared for an quadriplegic, with a tracheostomy, on a ventilator. I've worked with developmentally disabled individuals.
I have two years experience working with a 3~5-year-old on the autism spectrum, as well as a 9~10-year-old on the autism spectrum. I have worked especially with the younger child on his school work ~ teaching him through songs, games, science experiments and other fun activities. I love so much to work with children, especially...
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Carley J.


Mobile, AL

$12/hr1 yrs exp

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I enjoy caring for young ones, and I'm eager to bring my skills and enthusiasm to your family!! I have a strong understanding of children's needs and how to create a safe, nurturing environment for them to thrive. I also have experience with special needs children. I'm a college student at South Alabama studying psychology. As...
Carley can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

Hi. I'm Alyssa, I am a non smoker. I am CPR certified. I have my own transportation also. I have been working with children most of my life including special needs children. I started as a sitter at the age of 11 for neighborhood children and went to continue being a sitter for various families until the age of 17 when I...
Alyssa can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Jessica E.


Mobile, AL

$20/hr8 yrs exp

Part Time Care Giver For Special Needs Children And Seniors.

5.0

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Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have 11 years experience in a hospital and home setting. I can do complex task such as tube feeding or small task as meal prep. I am available 8am-1 p.m. Monday - Friday
Jessica can also help with: Personal care, companionship, dementia, mobility assistance, respite care, specialized care & more
Skills:

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

Wound Care

5.0
"Jessica was awesome help for my mom very reliable and responds quickly."

Kim M.

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Natalie J.


Fairhope, AL

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver By Heart And Career Looking For Full-time Employment For Elderly, Handicapped, Dementia

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have been a caregiver since 2001 and enjoy what I do. I have cared for preteen through elderly patients with special needs, ambulatory/non-ambulatory, Dementia/Alzheimer's in all stages, Paraplegia and much more. I specialize in caring for those on Hospice. Many of my patients were former medical staff and family/friends of...
Natalie can also help with: Respite care, dementia, home modification, personal care
4.0
"Natalie wants to please and do the right thing. It has only been two days of working for us, but so far so good."

Ali C.

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Natalie J.


Fairhope, AL

$15-35/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver To All

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have been employed as a caregiver for 17 years. I have cared for many people with different needs including a teenager with Intellectual Disability, Cerebral Palsy and a young adult with the same diagnosis. The latter person could only crawl, I had to lift her at times. I have recently been caring for a non-verbal young adult...
5.0
"Natalie is great with Autistic children."

Lonnie D.

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Donnesha G.


Mobile, AL

$17/hr10 yrs exp

Helping Mother

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'm a single mother of two so I know how it feels to be overwhelmed and is in need of an extra hand. I'm CPR/FIRST AIDE certified thru the American Heart Association. I'm a non-smoker and I have my own vehicle(insurance) as well. I enjoy playing games, watching tv, doing puzzles, reading, coloring, outdoor activities and the...
Donnesha can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Very attentive to the needs of our adult special needs child. Pays attention to the details of the job. Very respectful. Gets along with the whole family. "

Care member

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Lilia B.


Daphne, AL

$20-40/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter, Nanny, House-Sitter, Errands Runner

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi there! I have been working with kids my whole life. My degree is in Elementary Education, so I have had the privilege of working in many different classroom settings with children all over the spectrum. Growing up, I volunteered within different ministries, working with underprivileged children, children with special needs,...
Lilia can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"Lilia is very good with both children and pets. Can be an asset for both."

Douglas B.

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Jessica E.


Mobile, AL

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Cna That Can Learn And Do Anything Your Looking For.

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I am a Registered Nurse looking to take on a side job to supplement my part time job. I am experienced with a variety of conditions with geriatrics and pediatrics. I have hands on experiences with diverse skills as complex as ventilators or minor feeding and hygiene. I am available for one time jobs or weekday work. If I could...
5.0
"We absolutely love Jessica. When she's with my daughter, I can totally enjoy myself while I'm away because I know my daughter is in good hands. Jessica's the best I've had."

Wendy W.

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Abigail B.


Mobile, AL

$15-16/hr4 yrs exp

Have lots of experience with all age children even children with special needs. I am willing to learn more if the child has any medical needs. I'm CPR certified first aid certified and currently enrolled in Bishop State College to receive my LPN nursing certificate.
Abigail can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Julia D.


Mobile, AL

$15/hr10 yrs exp

Get To Know Me!

Hello! My name is Julia and I am grateful you are visiting my profile. I have grown up in a family with younger cousins since age 10 and that is when my love for care giving began. Since then I have worked numerous babysitting jobs as well as being a nanny in college. My age range experience varies from infant to teens. I am a...
Julia can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Larshay M.


Mobile, AL

$12-17/hr10 yrs exp

I have been a CAREGIVER/CNA for 15+ years I have alot of experience. I'm certified in medical assistant/phlebotomy I have worked with autism kids / behavior ect.
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Donnesha G.


Mobile, AL

$15-50/hr10 yrs exp

Caring Caregiver

Hey I'm Niece. If you're looking for helping hand then look no further. I know it can be hard but that's why God made people like me. I've been in this field for over 10 years. I started working with the disabled around age 26. I love what I do and I'm a very caring, patient and supportive caregiver. I like to look at my clients...
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Angie J.


Mobile, AL

$15-19/hr4 yrs exp

Energetic Sitter And Smile Creator

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'm a Mom of a little one who understands that kids will be kids and they just need room to be themselves. Children naturally love being around me because of my easy going nature and friendly attitude. My ideal arrangement would be with an open minded family who is okay with bringing my little girl along. I enjoy doing...
Angie can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Denise H.


Mobile, AL

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

I have 13 years of experience providing care to children with special needs. I have vast knowledge of trauma informed care as well as autism. I study behaviors and how the brain functions under stressful situations. This study is definitely a passion of mine. My Son is autistic. I have worked in private home settings as well as...

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Theodore, AL

Jessica E.

5.0

Jessica is excellent. I cannot emphasize that enough. She has helped us through a very difficult transition as my father's disease has progressed. I wish I could clone her and have her at home with us every day.

- Steven D.

Natalie J.

4.0

Natalie wants to please and do the right thing. It has only been two days of working for us, but so far so good.

- Ali C.

Natalie J.

5.0

Natalie is great with Autistic children.

- Lonnie D.

Donnesha G.

5.0

Very attentive to the needs of our adult special needs child. Pays attention to the details of the job. Very respectful. Gets along with the whole family.

- Care member

Lilia B.

5.0

Lilia is very good with both children and pets. Can be an asset for both.

- Douglas B.

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