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Melody S.'s Photo

Statham, GA

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$16/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
I am generally a caregiver. I do have a CNA and CPR/ First Aid Certified. I have and currently working with special needs. I have worked with children and grandchildren. Have worked with infant to seniors, in a home Orr facility setting.
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Winder, GA

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$14/hr
8 years experience
Hi! My name is Jennifer, and I have extensive experience working with children with special needs, including those who are medically fragile. I'm dedicated to providing compassionate, patient, and dependable care in a safe and supportive environment. Over the years, I've assisted with a wide range of daily living activities...
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Jennifer T.'s Photo

Winder, GA

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Jennifer, and I have extensive experience working with children with special needs, including those who are medically fragile. I'm passionate about providing compassionate, patient, and dependable care in a safe and supportive environment. Over the years, I've assisted with a wide range of daily living activities...
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Jefferson, GA

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$19/hr
For the past 8 years, I have been working as a Special Education teacher assistant, a job I truly love because I enjoy seeing my students' progress and achievements every day. I offer: Homework help Reading and academic support Spanish tutoring After-school educational care Experience working with children with special needs
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I Am Available Part Time Or Full Time

Watkinsville, GA

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$20/hr
20 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
Child care is my passion. I have worked with children for the last 14+ years, and have a broad range of experience. I have kept children with special needs including feeding tubes, breathing treatments, heart monitors and routine medications. I kept my friends little boy he was 6 weeks old until he went to school. Also I have...
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Jefferson, GA

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Looking for part time work. I have worked as a caregiver for 10 plus years. I am interested in getting to meet you.
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Naomi H.'s Photo

Winder, GA

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$15/hr
2 years experience
Transportation
mobility assistance
errands
home modification
light cleaning
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Providing compassionate support to adults with special needs and their families is my calling. With two years of experience, I focus on creating a comfortable, stable environment where your loved ones feel truly at home. I hold a college degree and maintain current CPR Training and First Aid Training to ensure the highest...
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Amaya B.'s Photo

Statham, GA

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$17/hr
9 years experience
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
-I am 22 years old -I have 4 siblings and I am the oldest. -Im currently pursuing a Bachelors Degree in Human Services -I have been getting paid to babysit since middle school - I have worked with infants to middle school age - I have experience with special needs - I love art, music, and dance - I have a hair business - I know...
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Watkinsville, GA

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$16/hr
10 years experience
My name is Jessie. I am a mom to 3 wonderful children. Two sons & one daughter. All of my children are now grown. My daughter suffered from an anoxic brain injury (in 2004) at 12 weeks old. Over the past 20 years I have learned so much from taking care of her. On 2/9/24, my daughter was called home to Heaven. Being her caregiver...
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Chloe R.'s Photo

Bogart, GA

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$23/hr
7 years experience
Swimming supervision
carpooling
meal prep
grocery shopping
light cleaning
With seven years of experience caring for children of all ages, from infants to pre-teens, I've developed a patient and engaging approach to childcare. I enjoy engaging kids in outdoor and interactive activities. I am comfortable caring for up to four children and enforcing household rules. I communicate with parents through...
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Former Educator With 20 Plus Years With Students With All Disabilities.

Winder, GA

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$20/hr
10 years experience
20 plus years plus as a special education teacher and coordinator. I am very familiar with setting goals and making impactful IEPs or 501 plans. Strong parent and student advocate. The educational jargon can be difficult for parents to understand. I believe it is important to stay away from the educational lingo and decifere...
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Part-Time Caregiver

Winder, GA

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$20/hr
10 years experience
I enjoy providing support and care for adults with limitations and or disabilities. I have over 20 years experience with home care, advocacy and community engagement. I love providing home care services and I'm passionate about peoples safety and discovering fun activities to so or places to visit. I am also MH-CPR, AED, & First...
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Introducing Me!

Winder, GA

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$20/hr
4 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Hi! I'm Madison, and I'm a 21-year-old living in Leesville. I've worked in childcare around four years (small breaks in between each job for school) and with several different age groups. I've worked as both a full-time/part-time nanny for a school-age-child, and as a full-time assistant toddler teacher at a daycare....
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Melody S.'s Photo

Statham, GA

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$15/hr
4 years experience
My name is Melody. I started my nursing career working with special needs, I feel this is where my heart really is. I worked in a facility setting with many different diagnosis, I also worked in a Catholic Church facility with special needs women, we went on a vacation with Six ladies out of state to an Amish setting. And I work...
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Special Education Paraprofessional

Winder, GA

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$17/hr
2 years experience
Hello! My name is Naomi and I have been in the childcare industry for about 6 years now- currently I am a Special Education Paraprofessional and am in college to obtain my teaching degree. I have experience with ages 0-21, children with significant/profound intellectual disabilities, autism, and medical needs. I work with...
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Former SAH Mom Looking For A Senior To Care For Giving Them Dignity During Their Final Years.

Watkinsville, GA

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$8/hr
I'd describe my personality as kind, patient and loving. I like caring for seniors because I've watched my mom care for senior relatives and now for my dad. I believe I have the love and patience to give seniors. I'm looking for a job that cares for seniors. I have been a caregiver most of my adult life. I was in the military...
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Allison W.'s Photo

Watkinsville, GA

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$8/hr
4 years experience
Transportation
errands
light cleaning
meal prep
I've worked in a home with elderly and special needs adults when I lived in Ohio from 2013 to 2015, and assisted with elderly care patients in their home for 2 and half years on and off there after. I have no issue with assisting in changing clothes, daily housekeeping and laundry, meal preparation and dispensing medications...
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Katherine C.'s Photo

Winder, GA

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$16/hr
Hello, my name is Katherine and I normally care for the elderly but can very well care for older adults with similar problems. I have years of experience and have cared for a few with cerebral palsy/ I'm very caring , outgoing and love what I do. I do have references as well.
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CAREGIVER

Bishop, GA

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$15/hr
10 years experience
I currently assist my family in the care of my 10-year-old special needs grandson. He has cp, is unable to walk and is in-contenet. I have empathy and compassion for anyone with special needs and would care for them as if they were my own grandchild.
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Alaina D.'s Photo

Lexington, GA

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$30/hr
7 years experience
Mobility assistance
meal prep
companionship
dementia
errands
+ 1 more
7 years of experience. Looking for people who want more than just a caregiver. People who want to take back control over their lives. Something that sets me apart is I am a certified personal trainer who has worked with a special 55+ fitness program for 4 years. This is a skill I am looking to use to help people stay...
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  • 41 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average posted rate is $18.00/hr as of October 2026

  • The average star rating for rated special needs caregivers is 5.0

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