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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Weaverville, NC

The average posted rate is $17/hr as of March 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 12 years

Special needs caregivers in Weaverville, NC

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Waverly L.


Asheville, NC

$15-20/hr8 yrs exp

Fun, Creative, And Responsible Nanny

5.0

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Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Over the years, caring for children has not only become a huge part of my life, but one of my biggest passions. Cultivating a positive and fun atmosphere in the home is really important to me. I am very adaptable to different needs- whether it be large families, children with special needs, infants, or children of all ages. I...
Waverly can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Do not hesitate to hire Waverly! She is everything you'd expect and much more. She has unwavering patience, neverending kindness, and admirable virtues. My girls (and dogs) absolutely adored her! She was such a huge help to our family."

Heidi M.

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Rivers M.


Asheville, NC

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Nurturing Homeschooling Mama With Experience With Special Needs And A Love Of Pets!

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

Hello! Every child I work with becomes part of my family. In your house or mine, I offer a calm loving environment for exploration and play! I have been working with children since 1996 and love it! So far I have worked in early childhood classrooms, as a preschool lead teacher, a Kindergarten assistant, as my children's home...
Rivers can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel & more
Skills:

Early Education

5.0
"Rivers was available to help me out same day of request due to a last minute sitter cancellation. Which was wonderful! My daughter had such a good time, and is already continuing to ask when she can see Rivers again. Definitely recommend!"

Erin P.

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Marie S.


Asheville, NC

$15-20/hr3 yrs exp

Creative, Loving, And Responsible Sitter Here For You!

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

My name is Marie and I am a caring and attentive childcare provider! *Part-time weekday and weekend childcare available. *Currently a student at AB Tech studying occupational therapy assistant. Eager to help children learn through play and improve their self-care and self-regulation skills. *3 years of experience working at a...
Marie can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Marie was great - kids were happy and had a great time with her, she asked good questions and was flexible when our plans changed slightly - would definitely hire her again next time we come to Asheville!"

Amanda R.

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Christine Z.


Candler, NC

$10-15/hr1 yrs exp

Loving Childcare Provider With Experience Caring For Children With Special Needs

I have an Elementary Education Teaching Certification from NC. I have taken many college level courses about caring for children with special needs and I have experience caring for them in classroom and home settings. I am very patient, caring and loving and find it personally rewarding to care for all children.
5.0
"Christine currently works for me at E. Charter School. She is great with all ages of kids that we serve here, Kindergarten through 8th grade. She has many interests that she shares with children. She is alert and sees potential problems before they come to...

James W.

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Heather D.


Asheville, NC

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Keeping Children Safe, Healthy And Learning For 25 Years

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have been a nanny, teacher, special needs therapist and behavior support specialist. I have a Doctorate Degree in Early Childhood Education and a Bachelors in Health and Nutrition. I am First Aid and CPR certified. I'm studying to get a Board Certification to work with children with autism. I've worked with several children on...
Heather can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

Early Education

5.0
"Heather was so great with my kids! My son loved that she interacted and played hide and seek with them! Definitely look forward to having Heather again!"

Jessica C.

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Logan P.


Asheville, NC

$25/hr7 yrs exp

Part-time Babysitter/Nanny Available

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I graduated from culinary school with a degree in Pastry Arts, and all through school I nannied for a family with 3 young children (ages 6, 4, and 2 at the time). I've nannied full time for 2 years, and am comfortable with twins, nanny shares, and children with special needs. While I love baking, I am also fulfilled by...
Logan can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Logan nannied for my 3 1/2 year old daughter, and was so wonderful. She was punctual, very active and kept me in the loop throughout the day, which I appreciated. Highly recommend her!"

Staci B.

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Shannon E.


Arden, NC

$20-28/hr10 yrs exp

Previous Teacher & School Counselor, Mom Of 2 Young Adults, Educated, Patient, Compassionate

I'm a mom of two children in their low 20s, previous teacher (including for children with special needs), school counselor, counselor & coach for young/adults, and author. I'm a very compassionate, patient woman who is creative, loves to have fun with children, and enjoys anything educational. As a counselor, I am trained in...
Shannon can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
5.0
"Shannon worked with our family for about 6 months caring for my 2 year old. Shannon was engaged, punctual, and always came up with fun things to do with my son. She was great at redirecting him and engaging him when I left for work, and generally transitions to...

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Maria E.


Asheville, NC

$20-28/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi everyone! I am passionate about caring for all kids of all ages especially toddlers and newborns. My experience in childcare goes 10 years back; I have worked with all types of ages from babysitting, to nannying and being a daycare teacher. In my time at daycare, I was with infants, toddlers and preschoolers. Aside from this,...
Maria can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Fantastic nanny, the best we have had so far for our 6 month old twin boys. Truly cared about the boys and took great care of them. Highly recommend!"

David G.

I have experience with elder care through taking care of my family. I understand that this field requires patience and compassion which I am prepared to give. I have 6 years of professional experience as a caregiver for young adults with special needs, and a lifetime of experience caregiving for a family member with high support...
Kristin can also help with: Light cleaning, dementia, meal prep, errands, respite care, transportation & more
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Hannah H.


Fletcher, NC

$20-50/hr3 yrs exp

I Just Love Taking Care Of Others

My name is Hannah and I am 34 years old. I have been working with children since at least the age of 13 and helping care for the elderly throughout my twenties on. I have worked with many different families in home as well as with a company that does everything home health related. I really enjoy the work I've been able to do...
Hannah can also help with: Light cleaning, transportation, errands, live-in home care, dementia, meal prep & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

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Bethany L.


Marshall, NC

$15-19/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Bethany! I am the mother of two wonderful children and have been a CNA/MA for 14 years. I am CPR/BLS certified and have specific training in Special Needs, OB-GYN and Emergency Medicine. I love working with babies and kids of all ages and feel that it’s my calling to help care for them and help them learn and...
Bethany can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

CNA

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Phoebe G.


Asheville, NC

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

RN / Mom / Care Provider / Special Needs OK

Love kids and elders (pets great too!) Happy to diversify and care for all sorts of people. Have some pediatric nursing care experience - most of my experience is from being a mother though :D NC RN
Phoebe can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, travel
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

I am a caregiver passionate about supporting children's growth and development, with 8 years of experience caring for infants to preteens, including special needs children. I've been in childcare since age 15 and am skilled in caring for up to 4 children at a time. My calm, patient demeanor, along with creativity, allows me to...
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Sarah K.


Asheville, NC

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Local Nursing Student Offering Childcare!

I have been providing childcare for local families for over 10 years, including working with children with special needs. I was a camp counselor through college, as well as spending several years working before getting my big girl job at an aviation company. I am currently in the process of quitting my full time job to go back...
Sarah can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Phillip L.


Asheville, NC

$18-50/hr8 yrs exp

Committed And Experienced Caregiver.

I am a compassionate and experienced Caregiver specializing in caring for persons with disabilities, who is adept in providing optimal care for those who cannot provide self-care & those who require a more intense level of care. I am committed to caring for clients in a way that improves their overall quality of life. I...
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Zoe S.


Burnsville, NC

$10-15/hr7 yrs exp

Full Time Or Part Time Caregiver

I am a graduate of Warren Wilson College with a B. A. in Psychology and have worked as a caregiver for the autism society for close to 6 years. I have taught and trained students to ride horses now for close to 8 years. I also am an aerial arts instructor and run the kids series there. I have experience with pet sitting of all...
Zoe can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Juliette J.


Marshall, NC

$16-30/hr5 yrs exp

Patient, Attentive, Active, And Compassionate Caregiver

Hello! My name is Juliette, and I am a Registered Behavioral Technician with experience working with children and adults with I/DDs for 4 years. I have garden manager and teaching experience. I have taught art, job skills, social skills, cooking, gardening, and exercise classes to teens and young adults with I/DDs for the past...
I'd describe my personality as positive willing to help. And caring of others. I like working with kids because Kids are so pure. They are free of negativity and judgment. I'm looking for a job that can do nights and weekends. Mostly looking for a babysitting jobs for nights and weekends. I started working with kids when I...
Elizabeth can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Katie P.


Asheville, NC

$20-35/hr5 yrs exp

Full-Time Nanny/Caregiver With Special Needs Experience

I am a licensed K-6 Elementary and Special Education Teacher and have experience working with children and families both in and out of the classroom. I am extremely passionate about working with children and getting the opportunity to see each individual grow, flourish and achieve personal goals. Outside of my classroom...
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Joyce R.


Marshall, NC

$20-30/hr2 yrs exp

Gentle But Firm Special needs Caregiver

I have cared for kids my whole life and absolutely love it. I have experience with full time nannying, part time tutoring and everything in between. I have worked with kids on the spectrum and with developmental/speech delays. I am a firm believer in holding space and letting kids express their emotions, while also holding firm...

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Weaverville, NC

Waverly L.

5.0

Do not hesitate to hire Waverly! She is everything you'd expect and much more. She has unwavering patience, neverending kindness, and admirable virtues. My girls (and dogs) absolutely adored her! She was such a huge help to our family.

- Heidi M.

Rivers M.

5.0

Rivers was available to help me out same day of request due to a last minute sitter cancellation. Which was wonderful! My daughter had such a good time, and is already continuing to ask when she can see Rivers again. Definitely recommend!

- Erin P.

Marie S.

5.0

Marie was great - kids were happy and had a great time with her, she asked good questions and was flexible when our plans changed slightly - would definitely hire her again next time we come to Asheville!

- Amanda R.

Christine Z.

5.0

Christine currently works for me at E. Charter School. She is great with all ages of kids that we serve here, Kindergarten through 8th grade. She has many interests that she shares with children. She is alert and sees potential problems before they come to fruition, and takes initiative in doing so....

- James W.

Heather D.

5.0

Heather was so great with my kids! My son loved that she interacted and played hide and seek with them! Definitely look forward to having Heather again!

- Jessica C.

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Ratings for Weaverville, NC special needs caregivers listed on Care.com

Average Rating5.0 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in Weaverville, NC are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 6 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.