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Cassie K.

Special Needs Care

Canton, NC

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$16/hr
6 years experience
I have experience working with special needs children and can provide support to a family that may need extra help. I can assist with daily living skills, communication, behavior reduction, and social skills. My passion is helping children with growth and development in order for them to reach their full potential.
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Experienced Special Needs Caregiver

Canton, NC

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$28/hr
10 years experience
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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Nanny/Sitter

Canton, NC

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$10/hr
3 years experience
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
I am a current nursing student in my first year, and have roughly 3-4 years of experience with children. I have worked as a camp counselor back in 2014/15 with all ages from 5-13 years old, followed by working as a pediatric nursing assistant in home health care with ages 3 months and 8 months. I am CPR certified, and have...
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Very experienced and dependable nanny looking for children to love

Canton, NC

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$10/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
carpooling
meal prep
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
I actually go by my middle name, Melissa. I have over 20 years of experience with all ages, including infants. I was a therapeutic foster parent for about 16 months and a special needs foster parent for 9 years. I have worked in a daycare, volunteered in a preschool, worked in elementary and middle schools with special needs and...
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Canton, NC

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$24/hr
11 years experience
Caring for others has always been part of who I am. I'm a proud mom of two with 10+ years' experience supporting children, elders, and families--including loved ones with Alzheimer's, chronic illness, and special needs. Certified in CPR, First Aid, FEMA, and Emergency Management, I bring both safety and warmth to my work. My...
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Canton, NC

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Errands
meal prep
dementia
respite care
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Caring for others has always been part of who I am. I'm a proud mom of two with 10+ years' experience supporting children, elders, and families--including loved ones with Alzheimer's, chronic illness, and special needs. Certified in CPR, First Aid, FEMA, and Emergency Management, I bring both safety and warmth to my work. My...
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Loving Childcare Provider With Experience Caring For Children With Special Needs

Candler, NC

5.0(1)
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$10/hr
1 year experience
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.

James W. says "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...

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Candler, NC

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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
carpooling
swimming supervision
light cleaning
I'm an outgoing, positive, compassionate person. I have over 20 years experience as a caregiver for seniors and children. I have a heart for person's with special needs and enjoy connecting with and helping them.
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Waynesville, NC

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$15/hr
5 years experience
Errands
meal prep
dementia
transportation
light cleaning
I have lots of experience taking care of loved one's. I treat everyone as they are my own family. I have worked with children, special needs and elderly care
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Waynesville, NC

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$10/hr
10 years experience
Grocery shopping
meal prep
carpooling
swimming supervision
light cleaning
I'm a retired teacher with 22 years of experience working with children from 1st through 7th grade. I hold a master's degree in education and have worked with students of all abilities-gifted, special needs, and everything in between. I'm also a mother of two grown children, and currently a nanny in Atlanta for a wonderful...
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Waynesville, NC

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$20/hr
20 years experience
Grocery shopping
meal prep
carpooling
swimming supervision
light cleaning
Hello! My name is Kira and I have been in the child care field for 10+ years. I have nannied, taught Infant-Pre-K as a Lead Preschool Teacher, and worked with individuals with special needs in both home and school settings. I am extremely reliable and hard working, a multitasker, flexible, adaptable, caring, and loving. I have...
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Waynesville, NC

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$10/hr
10 years experience
I am a kind, caring and compassionate person with over 10 years experience working with persons with disabilities in various settings. Before moving back to New York to be closer to my family, I was employed as K-5th grade Special Education Resource Teacher in NC. I have experience working with children with Mental Retardation,...
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Fun, Loving, Caring, Gentle, Responsible

Cullowhee, NC

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
travel
craft assistance
swimming supervision
Hello! I am a nursing student at WCU. I have multiple years of experience in childcare with various ages. I also have experience working with children and adults with special needs. I enjoy spendng quality time with children with various activities such as arts and crafts, outside play, and homework help. I am available to...

Gina C. says "Mackenzie was awesome with my toddler! I will definitely be hiring her again. She was very engaging with him and quickly distracted him from his...

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Penrose, NC

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
4 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
carpooling
meal prep
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
For 4. 5 years I worked at a daycare in Brevard, NC, where I took and passed infant and children CPR/ first aid and SIDS safe sleep training. ( I also have 3 kids of own! 9, 11, 16) In the past I've worked with children with special needs and know and understand some sign language. I have a clean background check and driving...

Roxanne M. says "Donni has a lovely energy and our baby loved playing with her. She showed up on time and was a pleasure to have around. Would have her back any time!"

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Special Needs Provider

Clyde, NC

5.0(0)
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$10/hr
My name is Vickie have personal experience with chronically ill children to hospice care. I am a mother to three older children and I would want the person taking care of my loved one as if they were my own. That is what I would do. It is a case by case basis and I would need to know what the expectations are plus we have to...
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Asheville, NC

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
carpooling
meal prep
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Skilled in creating fun, engaging and educational activities, while prioritizing children's safety and well being. I have worked with toddles for almost 20 years including to help raise family members and working as a daycare provider and a babysitter for many families. I have experience working with special needs children,...

Care Member says "Babysat for our 1 and 3 year olds while we were on vacation. She was very friendly and willing to be flexible with hours (stay later if needed)."

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Arden, NC

5.0(0)
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$25/hr
10 years experience
Hello my name is Liza. I have over 25 years of professional childcare experience to include special education instructor, Montessori assistant, nanny, in-home daycare provider, mother of two girls ages 12 and 9. I have worked with all ages infant-teen. Thank you for your consideration, looking forward to meeting your family.
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Arden, NC

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
15 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Grocery shopping
meal prep
carpooling
swimming supervision
light cleaning
+ 1 more
For 15 years, I've dedicated myself to nurturing young minds and supporting families. My passion lies in fostering children's growth and development, and making a real difference in their lives. I'm patient, calm, creative, friendly, and approachable. I provide daily written reports, share updates at pickup, and am always...

Christy F. says "Rebecca has been wonderful with our kids. Very attentive, active, punctual, dependable, and an overall genuine person. Highly recommended!"

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Clyde, NC

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$23/hr
2 years experience
Light cleaning
Hello! I'm a professional nanny with experience in all ages, I'm CPR certified, and have experience with special-needs children. I am patient and calm and love to encourage creativity and imagination. I'm a musician on the side and I come from a big family, I also do part-time volunteer education work, I believe those things...
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Let's Make A Difference Together!

Brevard, NC

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$30/hr
9 years experience
I've had the privilege of working with children and adults of all ages in many capacities in the last 38 years. I have a degree in social work and am passionate about offering help, support and empowerment to people who have disabilities. It has been a joy to work alongside people who have disabilities for over 10 years. I am...
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  • The average post rate is $18.83/hr as of December 2025

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Christine Z.

Christine currently works for me at E. Charter School. She is great with all ages of kids that we serve here, Kindergarten through 8th...

- James W.

Mackenzie S.

Mackenzie was awesome with my toddler! I will definitely be hiring her again. She was very engaging with him and quickly distracted him...

- Gina C.

Donni M.

Donni has a lovely energy and our baby loved playing with her. She showed up on time and was a pleasure to have around. Would have her back...

- Roxanne M.

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