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Special needs caregivers in Wrightsville Beach, NC
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have been babysitting for 10+ years. I have cared for children of all ages, the youngest being 2 weeks old. I have also cared for multiples and children with special needs. I have my MS degree in Human Development & Family Studies student from East Carolina University. I reside in Raleigh, NC. I love caring for and spending...
Lydia can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Mary A.
Wilmington, NC
$20-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
Home Health Aide Full-Time/Overnight Personal Care Attendant Meal Companionship, Housekeeping.
4.5
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have been working with the elderly for over 25 years. My mother was a nurse. I have a heart with lots of love for babies/children with special needs and disabilities and the elderly. I love to care for everyone. I enjoy brightening up their day by me taking care of them and talking to them, even singing along with them or to...
Mary can also help with: Visiting nurse, dementia, home modification, personal care, respite care, hospice services & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Mary is a very self motivated individual, who has a big heart, very dependable and always helping others "
Peter R.
5.0
(3)
I am the mother of 4 girls (ages 19, 25, 26, and 27. After college, I worked in a unique group home for special needs children. My experience working with mentally and physically disabled children provided me with extensive knowledge of the physical, cognitive, and psycho-social health of children. My roles included staffing,...
Nina can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"We were so lucky to find Nina to watch our now 21 month old when she was about a year old. We couldn't have asked for a better caregiver and only stopped using her because she moved to another state! We were so sad to see her go. She was dependable, fun, gave great...
Lauren L.
Sheena S.
Wilmington, NC
$10-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have worked with people from the age of 10 to 80 with developmental disabilities for over 10 years. I currently work as an instructor for adult with disabilities. I have a Bachelors Degree in Human Services/ Management and a Masters Degree in Public Policy/Public Administration. I have worked at a State Training Center with...
5.0
"Sheena is an outstanding care giver. She worked very well with my daughter. She held high expectations for her and was very caring. I highly recommend her for any caregiving or other position. She has a lot of integrity."
Laura W.
Ellery T.
Wilmington, NC
$15-17/hr • 10 yrs exp
Part-time Caregiver/Babysitter/Tutor For Children And Adults
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I have 20 years of experience working with children and adults with different types of abilities. I worked at the Arc of NC for over 10 years and also at an elementary school in their Autism Spectrum program. I have a Bachelors degree in Psychology and am familiar with many resources in the area. I am currently looking for...
5.0
"Ellery worked my my daughter with special needs for many years. She is amazing!! She is very upbeat and bubbly and knows how to use positive reinforcement to motivate people with special needs. She goes above and beyond what is required of her. She helped design a...
Laura W.
5.0
(1)
I have over 20 years of medical experience. My focus over the past 3 years has been clients with disabilities, senior care, and hospice. Many of my clients have been diagnosed with dementia, Parkinson's, cancer or are stroke survivors. Additionally, I have experience working with special needs children ages 3-12. The majority of...
Kaye can also help with: Meal prep, companionship, dementia, hospice services, light cleaning, errands & more
Skills:
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
Wound Care
5.0
"Kaye has been an excellent addition to my dad's careteam. She is very engaging and skillful. Dad enjoys talking with her which I appreciate since he typically spends a lot of his day tuned out. Kaye is hardworking and reliable. She is a team player and works...
Care member
Elizabeth B.
Wilmington, NC
$16-25/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Elizabeth, and I have experience working with children from ages 0-12. I love it! We are new to the Wilmington area, because my husband got a job here. For the last three years, I have worked with children in preschool and elementary school with special needs, and I have a passion for that.
Elizabeth can also help with: Swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Elizabeth was so patient with our son, and he loved her. She was our babysitter for a few weeks this summer and kept my little one busy. Very punctual, reliable, and a sweet person. Would highly recommend."
Christy D.
Jennifer U.
Wilmington, NC
$10-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Specializing In Premature Multiple Birth Infant Care.
5.0
(2)
I have 18 years of experience working with multiples from twins to quads. I enjoy teaching parents how to manage more than one infant at a time while getting those premature infants up to a healthy birth weight and on an eating and sleeping schedule. I have been an infant nurse to well over 200 babies. I am CPR and AED...
5.0
"I have been Jen's supervisor for the last year. She has been well liked by not only the clients she works for but by all staff she works with. She truly is a team player and hard-working individual who is willing to go above and beyond her job duties and...
Teri L.
Samantha P.
Wilmington, NC
$11-25/hr • 1 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a very energetic and responsible person and have a deep passion for caring for other people. I am a freshman nursing major and hope to one day get my masters in severe and profound disability.
In the summers I am a counselor for children with special needs and absolutely love it. My experience there has given me a high...
5.0
"Samantha is an amazing person and caregiver. She is energetic cheerful and dedicated to her work. She always went above what was asked of her and had a phenomenal rapport with my special needs daughter. I highly recommend her for any endeavor she seeks"
Laura W.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Ciara and I am finishing up my sophomore year at Purdue University where I am pursuing a degree in Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences. I am very experienced with caring for children with special needs and extremely comfortable with it. For the past 4 years I have been caring for a young boy with Autism (12...
5.0
(1)
I am reliable caring and loving person I am gentle and love helping people especially those who have special needs. I want to provide with comfort and security of having trustworthy.
5.0
"She is an extremely compassionate and dedicated teacher of students with significant disabilities who goes well above and beyond what is expected of her."
Bailey G.
Cara S.
Wilmington, NC
$20-35/hr
I have caretaking and group home experience for adults with special needs. That jobs entailed Medication management, house keeping, meal preparation and keeping them engaged and active.
Cara can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, transportation, meal prep
Experienced caregiving for special needs including autism and mobility issues. Exhibits empathy, patience, compassion for patients.
Michelle can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
I have great compassion and empathy, as well as a special bond, with the sick, elderly, and disabled. I have worked with many seniors, as well as the disabled, for over 20 years. I work in a group home for the disabled here in NC (& previously in CT), helping them to live as independently as possible. I was also a veterinary...
Teresa can also help with: Meal prep, companionship, dementia, hospice services, light cleaning, errands & more
Skills:
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
Wound Care
I have worked with children for over 10 years. I love finding new ways to have fun and teach children through play. I also have a child myself. I have cared for children 0-16 years of age. I have worked with children with special needs and typically children.
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
Hello! My name is Emma I am 19 years old and a current student at Cape Fear cc. I am currently looking for a family to provide child care services for. I have 10 years of baby sitting experience from new borns to preteens. I have siblings of my own and I recently just parted with a family who I worked under for about four years....
Emma can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, meal prep
Skills:
CNA
CPR
First Aid
I have great compassion and empathy, as well as a special bond, with animals, the sick, elderly, and disabled. I have worked with many seniors, as well as the disabled, for over 20 years. I work in a group home for the disabled here in NC (& previously in CT), helping them to live as independently as possible. I was also a...
I have been a live in full-time nanny and a part-time nanny from one kid to several children at one time including a family with four little ones. I have been a nanny for a child with special needs. I have references I can get to you when needed. I love working with kids and can be fun and can also help the parents if they need...
Kassandra can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Samantha S.
Wilmington, NC
$14-19/hr • 2 yrs exp
hi! I work at the autism society of north carolina, and love working with kids and helping people. :)
My name is Hope, and I've been told it's very fitting. I love taking care of people and aim to bring light and joy to my work. As a two-time cancer survivor and mother of a boy with cerebral palsy and epilepsy, I know how important the level of care you receive is in your daily life. I'd be honored to help!
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Wrightsville Beach, NC
Mary A.
3.0
Mary was not a reliable caretaker.
- Faith D.
Nina H.
5.0
Nina began caring for our baby girl when she was about 11 weeks old, and has been absolutely wonderful. She is incredibly warm and kind, and our little girl (who just turned 1 year) now literally screams with delight when Nina arrives at our home.
She clearly makes the happiness and safety of our...
- Kara D.
Sheena S.
5.0
Sheena is an outstanding care giver. She worked very well with my daughter. She held high expectations for her and was very caring. I highly recommend her for any caregiving or other position. She has a lot of integrity.
- Laura W.
Ellery T.
5.0
Ellery worked my my daughter with special needs for many years. She is amazing!! She is very upbeat and bubbly and knows how to use positive reinforcement to motivate people with special needs. She goes above and beyond what is required of her. She helped design a seizure proof room for my daughter...
- Laura W.
Kaye W.
5.0
Kaye has been an excellent addition to my dad's careteam. She is very engaging and skillful. Dad enjoys talking with her which I appreciate since he typically spends a lot of his day tuned out. Kaye is hardworking and reliable. She is a team player and works very well with me and the other...
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