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Chloe did a great job watching our daughter for a night out! Very responsive, friendly, and our little one took to her immediately.…

Review for Chloe F. by Care member

Sarah was our "at home" babysitter for the first several months of my son's life. He was born very premature and couldn't be placed in a…

Review for Sarah D. by Katharine P.

Katie was wonderful! Watched our 1 year old son for a full day while we attended a wedding. So sweet, communicative, and handled our…

Review for Katherine A. by Shannon G.

Special needs caregivers in Colbert, GA

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Jamie P.


Colbert, GA

$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp

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I have over 15 years experience w all ages of people. My passion is to take care of people and their needs
I specialize in fostering a secure and nurturing setting for persons across all age groups. Drawing from my background as a middle school special needs educator, I bring a profound dedication to caregiving. I also have a therapy dog to assist if requested. Leveraging my expertise in special needs and childcare, I guarantee...
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Rachel D.


Athens, GA

$10-15/hr • 7 yrs exp

Experience Athens Baby Sitter Part Time

I have been baby-sitting ever since I can remember. For two summers I worked at the Sunshine House and I was in charge of children from ages 2 months- 5 years. I also worked with a special needs child while working there. I love working with children and always have. I am a very happy person and enjoy playing games and keeping...
Rachel can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
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Courtney K.


Athens, GA

$10-15/hr • 3 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver/Nanny Available

I am currently a special education major and love every minute of it. I have always had a soft spot for special needs and that was apparent in my everyday life. I was a part of the Special Education club in my high school all four years, and attended the Special Olympics with the club. I would work with a variety of needs and I...
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Zoey W.


Athens, GA

$15-16/hr • 10 yrs exp

Past Educator Looking To Rekindle My Passion For Caregiving!

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi there! I'm Zoey! I specialize in fostering a secure and nurturing setting for children across all age groups. I have experience with babies and toddlers from starting my church daycare, plus special needs care expertise from family members. Drawing from my background as a middle school art educator and older sister, I bring a...
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Madison E.


Athens, GA

$12-17/hr • 6 yrs exp

Fun, Responsible Sitter

I have 6 years of experience with child care. I can help with travel and upkeep of the house. I'm a sophomore at the University of Georgia where I am studying Biology. I have previous nannying experience and love kids. I nannied 2 girls last summer (2022) and helped with chores, getting them to practices, etc. In high school, I...
Madison can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
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Ellie W.


Athens, GA

$11-16/hr • 10 yrs exp

Fun And Caring Sitter

Hi! My name is Ellie, and I am excited by the opportunity to have fun with your kids and get to know your family. I have over 13 years of experience caring for children of all ages. I am comfortable assisting with a variety of tasks (cleaning, cooking, carpool, taking kids to and from activities, etc.). I also have experience as...
Ellie can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

CPR

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Theresa R.


Winterville, GA

$28/hr • 10 yrs exp

Certified Nursing Assistant And Certified CPR Instructor, Personal Care Assistant

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have been a CNA since 1992 and CPR Instructor since 2008. I worked at Athens Regional for 5 years. I worked on the Neuroscience floor as a CNA, Phlebotomy, assist doctors with Nerve Conduction, sleep lab, and worked as a Electroenceplogram technologist. I also have experience in housekeeping, laundry, feeding, range of motion,...
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Anna N.


Athens, GA

$13-50/hr • 1 yrs exp

I grew up with a family member with a disability so I am very passionate about the community. I also worked with adults with disabilities for over a year. My undergraduate degree is in Rehabilitation Science where I studied different disabilities as well. I have 1 year of experience. I can help with Dressing Assistance and...
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Michelle R.


Athens, GA

$20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Empathetic Caregiver

My name is Renee. I have 20 plus years caring for people. I have worked in healthcare all my life in areas such as hospitals, doctors' offices, clinics, assisted living/senior communities, hospice, home health. I am a very compassionate and empathetic person.
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Carina S.


Athens, GA

$15-21/hr • 7 yrs exp

I am looking for a nanny job starting in January (and hopefully over the summer). I have experience with all ages (infant-teenager), special needs children, and multiples. I am willing to drive, do laundry, housekeeping, etc. I am CRP certified as well. I am happy to provide references from previous families I have nannied for.
Carina can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Chloe F.


Athens, GA

$15/hr • 5 yrs exp

5.0

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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Chloe, I am a sophomore in college at UGA studying vocal music performance! I love children with all my heart and I enjoy teaching them! My professional experience with children includes lifeguarding and teaching swim lessons to young and special-needs children, working as an assistant ballet teacher, coaching...
Chloe can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Chloe did a spectacular job for our family! Very dependable a great communicator and our boys loved her. We would highly recommend her! "

Care member

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Sarah D.


Watkinsville, GA

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

I Am Available Part Time Or Full Time

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 just got CPR and first aid and fire safety certified. I also worked in a church...
Sarah can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Sarah was our "at home" babysitter for the first several months of my son's life. He was born very premature and couldn't be placed in a daycare. She took very good care of my son. My son came home requiring multiple daily medications, special formula, oxygen and...

Katharine P.

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Katherine A.


Athens, GA

$15-25/hr

Caregiver To Our ASD, ADHD, And Mantal Illness Friends

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have lots of experience with children with ASD, as I have a brother with it. He also has some friends with ASD that I have taken care of in the past as well. With ASD often come ADHD, which I have also taken care of in lots of little children that I have cared for through the years. I am in IB high level psychology, so I...
5.0
"Katie was wonderful! Watched our 1 year old son for a full day while we attended a wedding. So sweet, communicative, and handled our emotional son so well. Would definitely hire again when in Athens!"

Shannon G.

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Katherine A.


Athens, GA

$15/hr • 7 yrs exp

Fun Caregiver

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I am a caregiver and nanny who attends UGA. I am CPR/AED and Bloodborne Pathogen certified, and fully vaccinated. I offer overnight care in my home on east side Athens. I have years of experience caring for ages newborn to teen, and care types from date night care, to driving them to school, to nannying. I have experience...
Katherine can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Katherine watched our 2yr and 1yr olds while we were visiting Athens. She did a great job taking care of kiddos with very different needs. She was on time and even offered to stay later than we needed which was very generous! We would definitely trust Katherine...

Hailey H.

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Leslie A.


Athens, GA

$17-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Nanny/Part-time Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi there! I'm Leslie, a seasoned child and senior caregiver based in the Athens, GA area. My past 20+ years of caregiving experience have spanned across the U. S. and my home country, Honduras. In Honduras, I worked as a doctor in the healthcare system and cared for countless hospitalized children and senior citizens and gave...
Leslie can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Leslie is experienced, knowledgeable, and a wonderful person to get to know. We are totally comfortable leaving our infant in her care, and we've learned a few things from her that have really helped out in our daily lives. She sings and holds our baby like he is...

Care member

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Taylor P.


Athens, GA

$18/hr • 7 yrs exp

Taylor.

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Taylor, and I currently work full-time in a plant genetics laboratory at the University of Georgia. I am looking to switch to childcare fulltime. I have 5 years experience in childcare, and 2 additional years of childcare and music therapy for children with special needs. I graduated from College of the Atlantic...
Taylor can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"My children loved Taylor! She is kind and has the sweetest personality. She is very dependable and I always trusted her with my children. She did many activities with them that included coloring, playing with play dough, and playing outside. She also kept an eye...

Michelle G.

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Ashley D.


Athens, GA

$20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Part Time Sitter/ Nanny Available For Nights /Weekends/ Occassional Care

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hello. My name is Ashley. I have over 16 years of childcare experience from babysitting to being a nanny, substitute teaching and working at a child care facility. Caring for and helping others is what I thrive for. I have experience with ages newborn - 13 years of age . I have experience with multiples and special needs as...
Ashley can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Absolutely love her! She does fantastic with the kids and they adore her. I would highly recommend to anyone. "

Amber B.

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Jacquelynn W.


Commerce, GA

$20-38/hr • 2 yrs exp

A Little About Me

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello everyone! I am a pre-nursing student in the University. I have had experience with childcare. I assisted in a classroom at for 2 years. I have taken early childhood classes in high school as well as college. I have experience with gifted and special needs children. I am CPR, fire safety, and BLS certified for children and...
Jacquelynn can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

CPR

CNA

First Aid

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Laurel T.


Athens, GA

$18/hr • 7 yrs exp

I am an experienced babysitter looking for occasional jobs in the Wilmington area. I have lots of experience working with children in a variety of settings. I was a children's librarian and received a degree in social work with a minor in human development from the University of Georgia. I have experience with special needs and...
Laurel can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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