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Kira L.


Waveland, MS

$14-19/hr • 2 yrs exp

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Hi! My name is Kira! I am a 25-year-old and I absolutely love children and working with them! I don't like to consider it working with them, more so bonding with them and making their days special! Having experience in the field I do, (I study behavior on a daily basis: what behaviors are, what contributes to why we behave the...
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Jasmine C.


Waveland, MS

$15/hr • 4 yrs exp

I Can't Wait To Work With You!

Hi! I love working with children. I am a paraprofessional working with special needs children in the parish school system, while the job demands patience it is so rewarding! I love all animals, so bring on the pets!! I love nature and doing outside activities as long as the weather permits. I'm willing to do what needs to be...
Jasmine can also help with: Light cleaning
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Kenyetta W.


Pass Christian, MS

$17-35/hr • 10 yrs exp

Senior Care Service

5.0

(1)

Certified nursing assistant, CPR, First aid. Experienced in dementia, Alzheimer's, paralysis, special needs, bathing, medication prompting, food preparation, appointment transportation, physical therapy, outings. Dependable and trustworthy. Providing professional and proficient health care.
Kenyetta can also help with: Home modification, dementia, live-in home care, personal care, hospice services, respite care & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

5.0
"My family hired Kenyetta to care for my mother who passed away before she was able to start. Kenyetta was very polite and compassionate. We felt fortunate to have found her. If we are in need of a caregiver in the future, we would not hesitate to call Kenyetta."

Kelly D.

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Lorraine S.


Gulfport, MS

$8-20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter. Last Minute/Date Night

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hi my name is Lorraine! I do date night, last minute or part/full time jobs. I'm flexible with hours and pay. I am often free for last minute or date night jobs. I am a loving, patient and responsible child caregiver. I have experience with children of all ages and I have two of my own who stay with Grandma while I babysit. I...
Lorraine can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel & more
5.0
"Khera is very knowledgeable and attentive to your child (ren). We love when she watches our 7 month old, whom she's been watching since she was 6 weeks old."

John V.

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Michell G.


Gulfport, MS

$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experience Working With Disabled And Or Special Needs Adults And Children

I'm a mother of three and grandmother of one. I've experience assisting and caring for adults and children with disabilities and or special needs. I enjoy working with adults and children .
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Mallory P.


Long Beach, MS

$11/hr • 6 yrs exp

Fun Sitter And Smile Creator

Hey there! My name is Mallory, I'm 19 years old, and I have over six years of experience caring for children of all ages, including those with special needs. I'm also currently expecting a sweet baby girl, due in early August! Childcare has always been a passion of mine, and I love creating a safe, fun, and nurturing environment...
Mallory can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

Hello there! I love music, crafts, creativity, games and being active! I want families where being involved with the kids and their activities is the norm, and preferably school work as well. I love going outside, whether that's something like going to the park or baseball. My experience extends to theatrical games, music, art...
Thomas Keagen can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Lorraine S.


Gulfport, MS

$8-19/hr • 5 yrs exp

Special Needs Help/babysitting

Hello! My name is Lorraine. I have serval years of experience working with special needs children and adults in various activities as well as caring for them at home. I am comfortable with children with Diabetes and testing blood sugar, helping administer medication, caring for children with ports/IV/PICC lines and I have had a...
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Bianca L.


Pass Christian, MS

$14-20/hr • 10 yrs exp

I have been working with Children and young adults with developmental disabilities for 12 years. I enjoy working with them and learning their own unique way of life. As I know every situation is different. I am CPR and first aid certified. I would love to talk if your interested in my services. Thank you have a great day.
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Brooke P.


Pass Christian, MS

$10-15/hr • 4 yrs exp

Care For Your Child

Hi! My name is Brooke. I graduated from Old Dominion University studying to become an elementary school teacher. I have been babysitting for neighbors since I was in middle school. I have worked in a nursery every Friday morning for two years and I was a nanny for two children for a year. This also includes many outside...
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Pamala B.


Long Beach, MS

$18/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm very kind, adaptable, knowledgeable, dependable, responsible, active, with a great work ethic, and a happy nanny. I love my career! Stating in my early teens. I've cared for newborns, multiples, children with special needs, and children of all ages. Mother of three successful young adults. Through the years, I've...
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Sonia S.


Long Beach, MS

$17-50/hr • 5 yrs exp

Respite Care, Early Childhood Care And Education, Special Needs Care And Education Provider

Hi! I am a single parent of three teenagers. I am looking for jobs that can help me maintain a flexible schedule as I care for the needs of my children. I have 2 years combined experience providing respite care to children with exceptionalities, including autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, and cystic fibrosis. I have 5 years...
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Thomas Keagen B.


Gulfport, MS

$15-25/hr • 6 yrs exp

I have past experience with people who had a variety of needs. My mother worked as a special needs tutor or care provider for most of my life. I have taken care of both the elderly and children with special needs over the past 10 years.
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Yasmin F.


Gulfport, MS

$10-50/hr • 1 yrs exp

Hi my name is Yasmin, and I'm 21 years old. I am a single parent of two beautiful baby boys. I currently work at a retirement house. It is a home for the special needs. My clients are total care so I do almost every for them. I keep them changed through the night , I clean , I bathe & etc. Working with them has humbled me...
Yasmin can also help with: Home modification, dementia, personal care, visiting nurse, live-in home care, visiting physician & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

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Sabrina P.


Slidell, LA

$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced Special Needs Nanny

As the oldest of 9 children, I have over 20 years experience in childcare. I have 12 years experience with childcare with children on the Autism Spectrum, I have two children of my own on the spectrum, and I am an Autism Awareness advocate. I also have experience with Down's Syndrome, OCD, ADD, ADHD, ODD, and GAD. I have 5...
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April H.


Gulfport, MS

$13-18/hr • 10 yrs exp

I have assisted individuals with varying needs due to intellectual/developmental within the following areas: job supports, self-care, recreational activities, and community inclusion. Transport to appointments, report to work assignment with the client as a job advocate, assist with feeding and hygiene
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Kenyetta W.


Pass Christian, MS

$15-30/hr • 6 yrs exp

Over 10 years experience in caring for loved ones with special needs and disabilities. Trustworthy and dependable. Reliable and here to care for you. Experience in nursing home and in home care as well as behavioral assessments.

Lynn M.


Long Beach, MS

$10-20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Crafty, Creative, Loving And Crazy Good!!!

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I had an in home daycare for 15 years and loved it! Nothing makes my heart happier than seeing a child's face as he or she learns new things. I love to cook, clean and keep things organized. I do not mind running errands. I feel children learn from watching others so I do my best to make every moment a learning experience. I...
Lynn can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Our son has special needs and Lynn was his personal aide. She is absolutely amazing, caring, patient and helpful! She is very sweet and creative in her ways of dealing my people. I would highly recommend her in any field!!"

Heather C.

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Leighanne C.


Gulfport, MS

$18-25/hr • 1 yrs exp

I am a wife, mom of 2 and dog mom! I love people and providing support and care. I have provided child care for 10 years. I have been an in-home nanny, worked in my church's children's ministries, worked for the Boys and Girls Clubs of America. I have provided elderly care as well as special needs care. I would love to care for...

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Waveland, MS

Kenyetta W.

5.0

My family hired Kenyetta to care for my mother who passed away before she was able to start. Kenyetta was very polite and compassionate. We felt fortunate to have found her. If we are in need of a caregiver in the future, we would not hesitate to call Kenyetta.

- Kelly D.

Lorraine S.

5.0

Khera is very knowledgeable and attentive to your child (ren). We love when she watches our 7 month old, whom she's been watching since she was 6 weeks old.

- John V.

Lynn M.

5.0

Our son has special needs and Lynn was his personal aide. She is absolutely amazing, caring, patient and helpful! She is very sweet and creative in her ways of dealing my people. I would highly recommend her in any field!!

- Heather C.

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