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Special needs caregivers in West Memphis, AR

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Lyvonne C.


West Memphis, AR

$11-15/hr10 yrs exp

Hello My Name Is Lyvonne

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I am a Certified Nursing Assistant with 20 years experience. I also have 5 years experience as a Unit Coordinator and an associate degree in Healthcare Management.
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Ryleigh T.


Memphis, TN

$18-25/hr9 yrs exp

5.0

(8)

Hired by 16 families in your neighborhood

Hello, I am Ryleigh . I have 9+ years of childcare experience with children of all ages. I have worked with special needs children and children from all ages. I am very reliable and responsible, and kids tend to love me! My schedule is also pretty so flexible. I have played competitive volleyball my entire life, and I am now a...
Ryleigh can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"I am the owner of a child care agency in Florida and have lots of experience with sitters. I needed a sitter for a date night here in Dallas. Ryleigh responded quickly to my message on care and was very professional. Ryleigh was a wonderful sitter. My 9 month old...

Jennifer P.

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Jennifer B.


Marion, AR

$11-15/hr8 yrs exp

CNA/Caregiver

I am 56 years old. I have been a CNA for 14 years. I have worked in private homes, memory care facility and in nursing homes. I clean house , bathe, cook, feed, take to doctor appointments and dressing. I am a good companion and love to do crafts and play games. Also I have worked in day cares an in private homes with children....
Jennifer can also help with: Meal prep, personal care, transportation, dementia, errands, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CNA

5.0
"Jennifer will not only be a care taker but also a care giver she cares for the people she works for and always lets them know My mom called her the bonus daughter and I count her a friend"

Connie R.

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Shayla C.


Memphis, TN

$23-57/hr10 yrs exp

Sitter Caregiver Special Needs Training I Love Pets I Love People I Love Children !

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have 10 years of experience. I can help with Travel and Light Housekeeping. I have been in the field of caregiving for over 10 years I have cared for adults , special needs adults , children and children with special needs. Seniors and hospice care I have worked for many agencies and have been a foster mother in the past my...
Shayla can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Laura W.


Memphis, TN

$40/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter, Elder Care, Special Needs Care

During the week I take care of my grandson. But the rest is available. I was a nurse for 14 years. Working at a hospital and in private duty nursing. Where I worked with children and adults with disabilities. I've worked some local care jobs on the weekends when needed. But I'm looking for someone semi-long term. Something that...
Laura can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Abby W.


Memphis, TN

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Child-Care Available

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I started working in my church's nursery when I was 12 years old and knew immediately that I wanted to work with children for the rest of my life. I have taught preschool to students with special needs and absolutely adored it. I was an Au pair for 1 year in France and a nanny stateside for 5 years. I am certified in CPR/First...
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Geneva M.


Memphis, TN

$15/hr10 yrs exp

Hi, I'm Geneva!

I'm a mother of 5 grown children and grandmother to two. I love children, and they love me. I love to cook and care for them. I've worked in hotel hospitality for over 20 years until I retired in 2020. Now that I'm retired, I'm looking for a way to earn a little extra money while doing the thing I love the most--caring for...
Geneva can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Shayla C.


Memphis, TN

$25-45/hr10 yrs exp

Hello ! I have over 10 years experience dealing with special needs care . I was a foster parent previously and I was a care giver for special needs also I have last experience with Non- verbal , deaf . Mute , autism .
I have worked with toddlers with autism, a teenager with ADD, Adults with autism an cerebral palsy, I also worked with adults who were blind. I have worked with adults with Alzheimer's and dementia. . I love my job an give 100% to the job I do.
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Caitlin C.


Memphis, TN

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter, Tutor, All Around Fun Person

I have experiencing in babysitting, childcare, and tutoring, and have worked with kids from ages 2 to 17. I have a Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, a Bachelor's in History with a Minor in Fine Art from the University of Memphis, and an Ancillary Teaching Certification in...
Caitlin can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Jessica H.


Memphis, TN

$10-15/hr5 yrs exp

Part-Time Babysitter

Children fill my days as a middle school teacher and I truly enjoy working with them. Before moving to Memphis, I taught a 3-year-old Sunday School class and cared for 4-year-old twins for over a year, assisting with anything from school pick-up, dance lessons, errand running, and drop-off. I am also comfortable with one-on-one...
Jessica can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:

First Aid

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Abby W.


Memphis, TN

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Special Needs Care Provider

I started working in my church's nursery with students with special needs when I was 12 years old and knew immediately that I wanted to work with children for the rest of my life. I currently teach preschool to students with special needs and absolutely adore what I do. I was an Au pair for 1 year in France and a nanny stateside...
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Shelly H.


Memphis, TN

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Hi my name is Shelly...I have been taking care of both children and adults with physical and mental

Hi my name is Shelly.... I have been taking care of people with physical and mental disabilities for 25 years... I love people, and I love what I do... Let me help make that difference in your life , by allowing your loved one to live at home with family.... From my heart to yours.....
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Danquilla T.


Memphis, TN

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Licensed/Experienced Caregiver

Meet Danquilla: Your Compassionate Caregiver Hi! I'm Danquilla, and for the past 18 years, I've dedicated my life to caring for others. My journey has been fueled by a deep passion for supporting the elderly, veterans, and individuals with disabilities or special needs. Providing in-home care services throughout Memphis Tn.,...
Danquilla can also help with: Live-in home care, dementia, companionship, hospice services, errands, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

Home Health Aide

Medical Equipment Experience

5.0
"Reliable! Honest! Hard worker! She truly cares! Thank you Danquilla for your service! You are appreciated! ~S. Family"

Jessica S.

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Nicole K.


Southaven, MS

$24-33/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny

3.3

(3)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have 17years experience caring for both typical and special needs children. I have a strong background in behavioral therapy and I am CPR/First Aid certified. I have cared for infants, toddlers, and young children.
Nicole can also help with: Travel, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Nicole is not just a babysitter, she’s a true caregiver and nanny. Someone who loves children and wants to help them grow into amazing human beings. Teach them things. Challenge them. Help them overcome their fears. Help them understand their emotions. Help them...

Care member

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Mary B.


Memphis, TN

$15-25/hr4 yrs exp

Kind, Caring, And Forever A Student And Teacher!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have about 4 years of experience with childcare. I grew up as a kindergarten teacher's daughter, and before college I babysat regularly. During college, I came home for summers. One summer, I worked at Farmington Summer Dayschool in the 3-4-year-old room with one other teacher. For 3 summers in a row, I worked as a nanny for...
Mary can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Mary is amazing!! She watched our 3 kids while on a trip to Memphis. The kids fell in love with her and told us all about their fun adventures. If Mary lives close to us I would hire her all the time!! Thank you Mary :)"

Jennifer T.

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Amy W.


Memphis, TN

$22-25/hr6 yrs exp

Personal Care Giver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Amy, I worked as a Personal Care Giver for the state of Washington DSHS. I worked with two special needs children . I am trained on GJ tubes , G tubes , I know basic to intermediate SEE sign language. I have experience with seeing and hearing impaired and nonverbal individuals. Both my clients have epilepsy, and were...
5.0
"Amy was my daughters HCA for 3 years until we moved. My daughter is nonverbal, feeding tube and wheelchair dependent. I don't trust others easily with my daughter. Amy was the only one outside of family members trusted to help with my daughter. I would...

Kate B.

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Nia G.


Memphis, TN

$23-50/hr4 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Here's a bit about me. I am a 2020 college graduate from The University of Arkansas. I received my BS in Public Health. I am currently a Registered Behavior Technician who works with Autistic children. I've been a tech for 2 years but I've been working with children for over 7+ years. Over the time I've worked with newborns up...
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Jessica S.


Memphis, TN

$13-18/hr8 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Since working in the medical field I've been trained in feeding, bathing, hoyer lifts, companionship and much more. I'm currently working as a ABA therapist in the morning. I prefer part time evenings, however I can be flexible. I'm looking for a more consistent schedule.
5.0
"Jessica takes care of my son on especial occasions and she is diligent offering him activities to keep him busy. She is sweet, knowledgeable of kids l, including those with different abilities. She is also reliable and easy yo work with and, I don’t have any doubt...

Care member

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Talina C.


Memphis, TN

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Fun With Lots Of Experience

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have 10 plus years of experience. I ran my own home daycare for 5 years where I specialized in infant and toddlers. Worked in daycares as a head teacher. I have experiencewith special needs children. I truly enjoy children and think children should be children. I was the president and lead teacher for my church nursery for 3...
Talina can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance
5.0
"Great pick! She was timely and communicative. My kids really enjoyed her and she made sure that the house was tidy when I got off work."

Dequnese P.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in West Memphis, AR

Ryleigh T.

5.0

Definitely would hire her again .

- Elba C.

Jennifer B.

5.0

Jennifer will not only be a care taker but also a care giver she cares for the people she works for and always lets them know My mom called her the bonus daughter and I count her a friend

- Connie R.

Danquilla T.

5.0

Reliable! Honest! Hard worker! She truly cares! Thank you Danquilla for your service! You are appreciated! ~S. Family

- Jessica S.

Nicole K.

5.0

Nicole is not just a babysitter, she’s a true caregiver and nanny. Someone who loves children and wants to help them grow into amazing human beings. Teach them things. Challenge them. Help them overcome their fears. Help them understand their emotions. Help them navigate social settings. AND just...

- Care member

Mary B.

5.0

Mary is amazing!! She watched our 3 kids while on a trip to Memphis. The kids fell in love with her and told us all about their fun adventures. If Mary lives close to us I would hire her all the time!! Thank you Mary :)

- Jennifer T.

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