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Hi!!! I have 3 years of experience with CNA work. I've worked everywhere from in the home, to have clinical hours in the hospital for nursing school! I have experience with elderly special needs, dementia, and chronic illnesses.
Haylee can also help with: Live-in home care, meal prep, transportation, errands, dementia, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

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Tatiana M.


Candler, NC

$18-25/hr2 yrs exp

Hello I have volunteered and interned at the Veterans Affairs Hospital with geriatrics patients, many had various cognitive and physical disabilities for 1 year. I assisted in providing companionship, arts and crafts and appropriate recreational activities. I have also been a part-time caregiver for an elderly woman in her 60s...
Tatiana can also help with: Mobility assistance, companionship, transportation, errands
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Mackenzie S.


Asheville, NC

$17-50/hr3 yrs exp

Current Doctor Of Occupational Therapy Student Looking For Part-time Work.

I am currently an Occupational Therapy student working towards my Doctorates. I have experience working patients with cerebral palsy, autism, down syndrome, fragile X syndrome, TBI (Traumatic Brain Injury), hearing impaired, and dementia. I was a caregiver for a 2-year-old with autism for about a year. I spent the past 6 months...
Mackenzie can also help with: Companionship, meal prep, mobility assistance, errands, dementia, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

5.0
"Mackenzie is dedicated to helping others. She is caring, thorough, knowledgeable and considerate. She is creative and has a gentle demeanor and has a knack for putting people at ease. Her positivity Is a well admired trait."

Cindy A.

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Heather D.


Asheville, NC

$15-30/hr10 yrs exp

Special Care For Your Special Child

Hello, My name is Heather and I have 20 years of experience working with young children. I have cared for several children with special needs. Some had been diagnosed with autism, ADHD, juvenile diabetes, depression and sensory integration disorder. I have a graduate degree in early childhood education and a bachelor's degree in...
5.0
"Heather was very attentive and loving to my 12 year old child with Down syndrome. She was interested in his needs and incorporated things to help him improve. My child loves her very much!"

Michelle S.

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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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Deloris P.


Hendersonville, NC

$14-19/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I would really like to speak with you about this position! I am a retired Speech-Language Pathologist and have decades of experience with "differently abled" individuals. I believe I could benefit your family member with excellent care and expertise with many diagnoses.
5.0
"Lori has been a gift to our family. She is kind, patient, and very capable when caring for our adult son who is cognitively disabled."

Carolyn L.

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Sheri K.


Asheville, NC

$10-15/hr

Senior Caregiver/ Companion

I currently care for a special needs child who is starting back at school part time. I cared for my grandparents at the end of their life and have loved working with seniors. I'm comfortable taking directions me learning whatever needs to be adjusted to. I am a kind and fun companion.
Sheri can also help with: Specialized care, dementia, visiting physician, personal care, mobility assistance, companionship & more
Hello! I started working in childcare as a paraprofessional to an autistic child. After that, I moved to teaching social emotional skills in a wilderness based after school program for behaviorally difficult students. This sparked my love for special education and lead to obtaining a graduate degree in childhood development with...
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Anita D.


Mills River, NC

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Empathic Light Worker Of ALL Beings

Hi there! My name is Anita and I am 47 years young! I have three children who I adore and I'm looking for part-time work, between 10-20 hours a week. I love helping, taking care of and guiding people. My experience is vast and diversified. I've worked many years with youth at-risk, individuals with disabilities and people...
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Michelle M.


Asheville, NC

$22-40/hr6 yrs exp

Experienced Caregiver All Kinds Of Special Needs Individuals, Children And Adults

I have been working with individuals with special needs since I was 16. My father is a special needs teacher. I have been a nanny to families and I have worked in a camp environment. I am a passionate advocate for special needs causes.
The grand majority of my experience come from working at a special needs camp for 7 years working one on one with individuals experiencing all sorts of challenges.
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Mckenna S.


Asheville, NC

$15-20/hr3 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver

Hi I'm Kenna. I have my Bachelors in Social Work and currently work part-time as an assistant at Shining Mountain Waldorf school. I have worked as a direct support professional for individuals who experience cognitive and physical disabilities and worked as Registered Behavioral Technician with children who experience autism. I...
I have been a caretaker for many years but specifically for elder care, one year. I have a disabled child, and therefore am very comfortable and well versed in a caretaker role. I can provide support with medication, grocery shopping, cleaning, bathing, dressing, gardening and am happy to be a friendly person to connect with...
Courtney can also help with: Respite care, light cleaning, meal prep, transportation, errands, dementia & more
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Sheri K.


Asheville, NC

$20-35/hr1 yrs exp

Special Needs Care

I've worked in this field am looking to pick up 1-2 days/week. I am passionate about care. Currently I work with a special needs child who is returning part time to school. Have references.
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Ariel S.


Candler, NC

$16-30/hr3 yrs exp

Seeking A Part-time Caregiving Position!

9 years in Healthcare; 3 years experience caring for elderly patients, 3 years experience caring for residents with intellectual and developmental disabilities, CNA, BLS, experienced Cardiology monitor technician.
Ariel can also help with: Meal prep, errands, companionship, mobility assistance, dementia, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

CNA

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Amy T.


Candler, NC

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

CNA I Senior Caregiver

I have been in the medical field since April 2002, and I LOVE what I do and helping others in need! I have worked in assisted living facilities to now providing independent care to those in the their homes. My background consists of helping those with Dementia, TIA, special needs, ect.. to providing transportation for Gastro,...
Amy can also help with: Companionship, errands, hospice services, meal prep, light cleaning, dementia & more
Skills:

CNA

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Debra C.


Asheville, NC

$18-28/hr

Occupational Therapy Assistant Grad

**I"M CURRENTLY UNAVAILABLE** Hello! I'm a recent OTA graduate and working towards certification. My strength is providing therapeutic activities for health, rehabilitation, and well-being. Also trained in self-care, transfers, modification techniques, home safety, and adaptive equipment. My experience includes outpatient rehab,...
Debra can also help with: Light cleaning, mobility assistance, specialized care, meal prep, errands, companionship & more
Hello! I am a Registered Nurse who moved recently with my partner to NC. I graduated with my BSN in 2018 and have 4+ years of nursing experience; 3 years at the hospital (cardiac telemetry and med-surg), and 1. 5 years in a GI clinic. As I have some travel plans mixed in with possibly some short term nursing work, I thought care...
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Clara P.


Asheville, NC

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Hi there! My name is Clara- Im a 33-year-old female. For the past 10 years I have worked in public schools and have grown to specify in working with special needs children and adults. I love the temperance, care, understanding, and small details it takes to care for people with varying special needs. Feel free to reach out...
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Katherine G.


Asheville, NC

$25/hr10 yrs exp

"Retired" Special Education Teacher

I am "retiring" from working in education for the last 14 years both abroad (Thailand and the United Arab Emirates) and in the US. I say retired, because I am only 35 years old, but am transitioning out of teaching. I have worked in high schools and elementary schools and public, private and charter schools. I am transitioning...

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Recent special needs adult care reviews in Arden, NC

Mackenzie S.

5.0

Mackenzie is dedicated to helping others. She is caring, thorough, knowledgeable and considerate. She is creative and has a gentle demeanor and has a knack for putting people at ease. Her positivity Is a well admired trait.

- Cindy A.

Heather D.

5.0

Heather was very attentive and loving to my 12 year old child with Down syndrome. She was interested in his needs and incorporated things to help him improve. My child loves her very much!

- Michelle S.

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.

Deloris P.

5.0

Lori has been a gift to our family. She is kind, patient, and very capable when caring for our adult son who is cognitively disabled.

- Carolyn L.

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