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Special needs caregivers in Winterville, GA

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Theresa R.


Winterville, GA

$28/hr • 10 yrs exp

Certified Nursing Assistant And Certified CPR Instructor, Personal Care Assistant

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Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have been a CNA since 1992 and CPR Instructor since 2008. I worked at Athens Regional for 5 years. I worked on the Neuroscience floor as a CNA, Phlebotomy, assist doctors with Nerve Conduction, sleep lab, and worked as a Electroenceplogram technologist. I also have experience in housekeeping, laundry, feeding, range of motion,...
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Kelly F.


Winterville, GA

$13-18/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hello!

Hey!! I am Kelly. I am a CNA with 18 years experience. I have worked with individuals with both physical and mental disabilities. I am available days and evenings. I am also available to work weekends.
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Chloe F.


Athens, GA

$10-15/hr • 5 yrs exp

5.0

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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Chloe, I am a sophomore in college at UGA studying vocal music performance! I love children with all my heart and I enjoy teaching them! My professional experience with children includes lifeguarding and teaching swim lessons to young and special-needs children, working as an assistant ballet teacher, coaching...
Chloe can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Our kids love Chloe! She’s responsible, caring, and is always coming up with creative things for the kids to do. She is an excellent babysitter!"

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Taylor P.


Athens, GA

$18/hr • 7 yrs exp

Taylor.

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Taylor, and I currently work full-time in a plant genetics laboratory at the University of Georgia. I am looking to switch to childcare fulltime. I have 5 years experience in childcare, and 2 additional years of childcare and music therapy for children with special needs. I graduated from College of the Atlantic...
Taylor can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"My children loved Taylor! She is kind and has the sweetest personality. She is very dependable and I always trusted her with my children. She did many activities with them that included coloring, playing with play dough, and playing outside. She also kept an eye...

Michelle G.

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Ashley D.


Athens, GA

$20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Part Time Sitter/ Nanny Available For Nights /Weekends/ Occassional Care

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hello. My name is Ashley. I have over 16 years of childcare experience from babysitting to being a nanny, substitute teaching and working at a child care facility. Caring for and helping others is what I thrive for. I have experience with ages newborn - 13 years of age . I have experience with multiples and special needs as...
Ashley can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Absolutely love her! She does fantastic with the kids and they adore her. I would highly recommend to anyone. "

Amber B.

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Leslie A.


Athens, GA

$17-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Nanny/Part-time Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi there! I'm Leslie, a seasoned child and senior caregiver based in the Athens, GA area. My past 20+ years of caregiving experience have spanned across the U. S. and my home country, Honduras. In Honduras, I worked as a doctor in the healthcare system and cared for countless hospitalized children and senior citizens and gave...
Leslie can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"I have known Leslie A. for more than 10 years. The level of integrity wisdom, knowledge, and compassion that she demonstrates in caregiving on a consistent basis is superb. My family has called Leslie for assistance on many occasions. Each time she has of vital...

Monifa P.

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Katherine A.


Athens, GA

$15-25/hr

Caregiver To Our ASD, ADHD, And Mantal Illness Friends

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have lots of experience with children with ASD, as I have a brother with it. He also has some friends with ASD that I have taken care of in the past as well. With ASD often come ADHD, which I have also taken care of in lots of little children that I have cared for through the years. I am in IB high level psychology, so I...
5.0
"Katie was wonderful! Watched our 1 year old son for a full day while we attended a wedding. So sweet, communicative, and handled our emotional son so well. Would definitely hire again when in Athens!"

Shannon G.

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Kaitlyn W.


Athens, GA

$18/hr • 4 yrs exp

I have done 4 years of caregiving with Elderly people, also had 2 years of experience in a ER hospital immune to all the chaos! I've grown up with 6 siblings including one fully disabled so i'm very aware of special needs and how to handle them!
Kaitlyn can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning
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Alexis B.


Athens, GA

$15/hr • 2 yrs exp

I currently work as an behavioral therapist in Athens GA throughout the week. I worked as a caregiver for a special needs boy for about 2 years, and I currently work with special needs children implementing ABA therapy. I often have days off due to clients getting sick or having appointments, and would love to help out families....
Alexis can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:

CNA

CPR

First Aid

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Laurel T.


Athens, GA

$18/hr • 7 yrs exp

I am an experienced babysitter looking for occasional jobs in the Wilmington area. I have lots of experience working with children in a variety of settings. I was a children's librarian and received a degree in social work with a minor in human development from the University of Georgia. I have experience with special needs and...
Laurel can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Brooke B.


Athens, GA

$15/hr • 3 yrs exp

I am a graduate student getting my masters in Applied Behavioral Science. I work regularly with toddlers, children, teens, and young adults (18-25) who have special needs such as autism, down syndrome, ODD, etc. Many of my clients also engage in severe challenging behavior, so I really have seen everything. I also have lots of...
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Grace L.


Athens, GA

$18/hr • 6 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I started working with kids when I was in early high school where I would babysit a lot for family friends. I think started reaching out in social media groups in college where I would babysit over the summers and sometimes during the school year. Last summer I had a job working with children with special needs. I continue to...
Grace can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Jocelyne M.


Athens, GA

$14-19/hr • 8 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny/Babysitter Living In Athens, GA

Hello! I have babysat and nannied for children since when I was 17. I have experience with families in Athens, GA who would provide references. I'm an older sister, so being a caretaker and protector is pretty natural for me! I love kids of all ages and am also pretty active. I care very much for organization, a set schedule...
Jocelyne can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, travel, swimming supervision & more
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Ashtyn G.


Athens, GA

$15-20/hr

Here To Help

My main experience is in diabetes type one and mental illness, however I am willing to learn and help in any way that I can. I am an excellent note taker, and im very kind and compassionate.
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Jamie P.


Colbert, GA

$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp

I have over 15 years experience w all ages of people. My passion is to take care of people and their needs
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Courtney K.


Athens, GA

$10-15/hr • 3 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver/Nanny Available

I am currently a special education major and love every minute of it. I have always had a soft spot for special needs and that was apparent in my everyday life. I was a part of the Special Education club in my high school all four years, and attended the Special Olympics with the club. I would work with a variety of needs and I...
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Brooke B.


Athens, GA

$15-20/hr • 3 yrs exp

I am a graduate student at UGA getting my masters in Applied Behavioral Science. I work regularly with toddlers, children, teens, and young adults (18-25) who have special needs such as autism, down syndrome, ODD, etc. Many of my clients also engage in severe challenging behavior, so I really have seen everything. I also have...
Brooke can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

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Melissa H.


Athens, GA

$20-28/hr • 10 yrs exp

I'd describe my personality as fun, creative and loving. I like working with kids because they are never boring! I'm looking for a job that always me to continue working with kids without being tied down to a structured schedule. I started working with kids full time when I had my oldest child. In 2001 I began working in the...
Melissa can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

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Lasheater B.


Athens, GA

$22/hr • 10 yrs exp

Lasheater's Homecare Services

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I am 43 years old and I am a loving person with a big heart. Caring for people is a passion for me whether you are old, young, or just totally disabled and need that small or big hand of assistance, I am that person. There is no problem with me having to lift anyone. I have been doing nursing since I was 18 years old and I love...
Lasheater can also help with: Dementia, home modification, personal care, live-in home care, respite care
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

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Terra K.


Arnoldsville, GA

$15-25/hr • 8 yrs exp

Experienced Fun And Creative Sitter

I have 8 years of experience in the Las Vegas Valley. I have worked with all ages, and have helped families with Special Needs Children. I can help with Travel and Cooking/Meal Preparation, Errands, House work, ect. I'm an artist full time as well, as will have no problem bringing that creative side out of your Children. I have...
Terra can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Winterville, GA

Chloe F.

5.0

Chloe did a great job watching our daughter for a night out! Very responsive, friendly, and our little one took to her immediately. Definitely plan to work with her again in the future!

- Care member

Taylor P.

5.0

Taylor was a wonderful sitter for my two kiddos aged 3 and 5 for an entire summer. She was friendly, responsible, knowledgeable, punctual, and fun. We all adored her! She thought of fun activities to do with the kids and drove them to different playgrounds throughout the week to keep things fresh....

- Sarah M.

Ashley D.

5.0

Absolutely love her! She does fantastic with the kids and they adore her. I would highly recommend to anyone.

- Amber B.

Leslie A.

5.0

Leslie is experienced, knowledgeable, and a wonderful person to get to know. We are totally comfortable leaving our infant in her care, and we've learned a few things from her that have really helped out in our daily lives. She sings and holds our baby like he is her own grandson, and she listens to...

- Care member

Katherine A.

5.0

Katie was wonderful! Watched our 1 year old son for a full day while we attended a wedding. So sweet, communicative, and handled our emotional son so well. Would definitely hire again when in Athens!

- Shannon G.

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