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Sharon V.


Swannanoa, NC

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Female Part-Time Special Needs Or Childcare Caregiver

I have served families with children, birth through 3, in Early Intervention Programs through home based therapy as a special educator for 15 years. I enjoyed being a stay at home mom with my 4 children, going back to work when they were in public school. I have loved working and playing with children over many years, as 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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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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Laura H.


Asheville, NC

$10-25/hr10 yrs exp

Eldercare

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have been a nurse for 30 years, I am so proud to help our elders, children and the special needs population. A single mother for years, I supported myself and my sweet daughter as a nurse. Now I am semi-retired and looking forward to use all my skills, ex. bathing, dressing, medications, transportation to doctors appts. and...
Laura can also help with: Personal care, respite care, dementia
Skills:

Licensed Nurse

5.0
"Hired Laura for medical transportation twice and was excellent. She was close, punctual, and dependable. Attempted to hire her several times more, but she had prior obligations. Good conversationalist, gives her clients a 'sense of ease' when dealing with...

Frank M.

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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, dementia, light cleaning, errands, mobility assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

CPR

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.

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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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.
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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Kimberly R.


Weaverville, NC

$8-13/hr3 yrs exp

TLC Provider

I am a mom of two kids with special needs. I'm looking for someone to give my attention to while they are in school. I had a patient that I provided companionship for, for 3yrs but she passed away in January. I get very attached so it has taken me this long to decide to provide care to someone again. For her, I was a companion,...
Kimberly can also help with: Respite care, errands, transportation, light cleaning, dementia, meal prep & more
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Travis C.


Asheville, NC

$25-50/hr10 yrs exp

Semi -Retired Psychologist

Hi there, I'm Travis , I'm a 51 yr old semi - retired Psychologist ( BS / Masters/ Clemson University) looking to help out part time usually in the afternoons / evenings . I'm fun, comical, outgoing, kind , compassionate , empathetic , easy to get along with , lover of all people, positive , great communicator among many other...
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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 in the medical field for 20+ years and have experience in many different areas. I will make sure you get the best care possible and also can give you references. I am only looking for part time work as I am currently working full time somewhere else.
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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...
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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Mariah J.


Asheville, NC

$23/hr7 yrs exp

Whatever You Need Me To Do, I'm Here For You!

Hey all! I am currently in nursing school at MHU. I will be graduating in 2025. I started my journey into healthcare at a very young age as I am the eldest child and taking care of my siblings became something I loved to do. From there I received my CNA License, my medication technician certification, and soon I will have my...
Mariah can also help with: Hospice services, dementia, errands, home modification, light cleaning, meal prep & more
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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: Dementia, respite care, transportation, light cleaning, meal prep, errands & more
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Brian B.


Asheville, NC

$15-25/hr

Caring Husband And Father Of 3 Loves To Help Those In Need

I have cared for both my mother and father who both passed from pancreatic cancer. I have experience with giving medication, bathing, cooking, and doing many types of handyman work around the house.
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Ellen M.


Asheville, NC

$15-20/hr2 yrs exp

Senior Supporter And Caregiver

I have always felt that being over 65 meant that one is wiser, more interesting to be around because of one's life experiences and should keep as active as possible! I have assisted my own mom, who is 87 and quite active and interested, although slowing down, with keeping her independence. Although retired from teaching, my...
Ellen can also help with: Meal prep, transportation, personal care, errands, light cleaning
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Alexi D.


Asheville, NC

$10-20/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver Work Needed

I have worked in a hospital pharmacy for 6 years while in school. I got my certified nursing license in 2014. I have experience working with patients of all ages. I enjoy helping others and I am a very empathetic person.
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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: Personal care, meal prep, hospice services, light cleaning, errands, dementia & more
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

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Recent special needs adult care reviews in Swannanoa, 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.

Laura H.

5.0

Hired Laura for medical transportation twice and was excellent. She was close, punctual, and dependable. Attempted to hire her several times more, but she had prior obligations. Good conversationalist, gives her clients a 'sense of ease' when dealing with medical procedures--both before and after...

- Frank M.

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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