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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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Ellen M.


Asheville, NC

$10-20/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver for Children and Young Adults With Special Needs/Differences

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have an M. Ed. degree in exceptional education: specific learning disabilities. I have cared for and worked with students/children with developmental disabilities, Asperger's, ADHD, with and without hyperactivities and students diagnosed with epilepsy, OCD and other behavioral disorders. I have also worked with the legally...
5.0
"Excellent knowledge on education and willingness to help kids succeed!"

Kristi T.

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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: Light cleaning, meal prep, companionship, mobility assistance, errands, dementia & 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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Mariah J.


Asheville, NC

$23-26/hr7 yrs exp

I currently work with disabled adolescents, adults and geriatric patients. I love caring for this population of people. I am currently in nursing school so while my time I limited to just Sunday, Thursday and Saturday during the school year (starting in the middle of August), I am free all summer from May 8 to the middle of...
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Maya A.


Weaverville, NC

$17-30/hr3 yrs exp

All About Love

For three summers, I worked with children on the spectrum. It was a life-changing experience, with proper care, and love children with disabilities, are able to experience the joys in life. I am patient, kind, and understanding, and believe I work very well with children with disabilities. I've seen my mom work with children...
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Deborah R.


Asheville, NC

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Very Experienced With Special Needs

Hello! My young adult son is High Functioning Autistic. I'm grateful to say that he is doing quite well! I'm familiar with young people on the spectrum by working for a summer. I was in health care serving the senior population for 20 years and have recently returned to college and professionally pursuing my art again. I enjoy...
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Melissa W.


Canton, NC

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

I recently did a program called alternative family living. It's designed to give adults with developmental delays a family setting to live in. I had a 40-year-old woman with significant physical and mentally disabilities living with me for about 9 years. I was responsible for all of her care and medications. I am a single mom to...
Melissa can also help with: Light cleaning, transportation, errands, meal prep, respite care
I'm a mom of two kids with special needs (ages 12 & 15.) I'm lost when they are in school so I would like to find a family in need of an experienced mommy who has lots of happiness and love to share. Before having my own kids I worked in the school system with children with special needs. I then opened my home for kids with...
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Holly H.


Asheville, NC

$18-25/hr1 yrs exp

Compassionate, Detail Oriented Caregiver

Hello! I'm a kind and nurturing individual who finds purpose in caring for others. The majority of my care-giving experience is from nannying children for 6 years. However a couple of years ago I spent 8 months caring for an elderly couple for 25 hours a week, and before that also cared for my grandmother in my home at the end...
Holly can also help with: Errands, transportation, light cleaning, meal prep, respite care, dementia & more
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Charity A.


Canton, NC

$28-50/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Special Needs Caregiver

Hello, my nickname is Clove (legal first name is Charity) Over the past 25yrs I've worked as a caregiver/CNA in private home/nursing home/hospital settings. I've cared for clients of all ages suffering from depression, learning disorders, blindness, deafness, brain and limb injuries, diabetes, forms of cancer, Dementia,...
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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...
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Tierney M.


Asheville, NC

$15-20/hr3 yrs exp

I have three years of experience caring for individuals with special needs that ranges from cognitive disabilities, epilepsy, autism, cerebral palsy, etc. I'm able to help with bathing, feeding, toileting, dressing, transferring, and companionship. CPR, First Aide Certified PCA Certification
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Elizabeth B.


Asheville, NC

$20-22/hr10 yrs exp

I'm a CNA with 20plus years of experience taking care of the elderly, children, and developmentally disabled. I'm an Asheville resident who is kind, hard-working, and loyal. I'm vaccinated and boosted (Moderna).
Elizabeth can also help with: Dementia, light cleaning, hospice services, personal care, errands, meal prep & more
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

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Melissa B.


Canton, NC

$18/hr7 yrs exp

Empathetic Support: Navigating Special Needs With Consistency And Safety

Passionate about working with special needs individuals, I specialize in breaking tasks into achievable steps, ensuring each milestone is met with success. My approach involves unwavering consistency, adaptability, and creating a safe environment for those under my care. Let's navigate this journey together, one step at a time.
I've always had a passion for taking care of others and working with children.
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Torrey C.


Canton, NC

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Not Just A Caregiver, But A Family Friend.

I have been a personal in home caregiver from over 15 yrs, as a Nanny, with disabled kids/adults, and elderly. I available overnight, short term or long. I've traveled with them, as a driver and caregiver. also caring for pets and service dogs. doing everyday care, such as helping with meds, meals, and assisting with daily...
Torrey can also help with: Personal care, light cleaning, meal prep, home modification, errands, dementia & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

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Joan M.


Asheville, NC

$10-20/hr1 yrs exp

Medical Assistant Diploma

I have always been passionate about children, healthcare services especially to children who are so lovely and easy to get along. I am eager to learn and to help and I have experienced in many clinics and orphanages, also at school with my medical assistant diploma, my CPR and First Aid Certifications and my sympathy to others.
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Kaylee C.


Asheville, NC

$16-22/hr2 yrs exp

Recent College Graduate With A Passion In Special Education

Hi, my name is Kaylee. I am 23 years old, l and I have been a professional nanny in Florida for the past 4 years and I am looking for a full time position in Asheville starting in August. A little bit of my work experience: I have only worked in childcare since I was 15 years old. I started off working at an after care system at...
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Jasmine V.


Asheville, NC

$25-30/hr1 yrs exp

I interned for an after school camp for children on the Autism Spectrum in which I designed and facilitated activities and games for the children to participate in. I fell in love with the program and the kids and followed my passion to a position at The Autism Society of North Carolina as a Community Skills Instructor, shortly...
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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 Leicester, NC

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.

Ellen M.

5.0

Excellent knowledge on education and willingness to help kids succeed!

- Kristi T.

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.

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