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Mackenzie S.

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
Travel
meal prep
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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Part-time Caregiver/Babysitter

Cullowhee, NC

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$12/hr
2 years experience
I am currently a Junior at Western Carolina University. I was a caregiver for a autistic 24-year-old. I helped him with daily goals that help him become more independent. I have a 23-year-old cousin who has cerebral palsy. During high school I worked a lot in the special needs program. I have always been passionate about...
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Cullowhee, NC

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$18/hr
1 year experience
Nursing student with a passion for patient care. I have worked at Mission Health Hospital as a PSA in the ER. I mainly helped with behavioral health.
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Cullowhee, NC

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$17/hr
1 year experience
Hi! My name is Leah I have been in childcare business for about 7 years, 4 of which nannying. I have many references to provide that will describe me as reliable, communicative, and kind. I have enough experience caring for others to be flexible, to know how to handle everyday situations, and cater to the needs of the...
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Cullowhee, NC

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$15/hr
Meal prep
grocery shopping
carpooling
travel
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi my name is Stevie, I am 19 years old I have babysat for family friends a few times over the years and enjoyed it. Some of the things that we would do together when I watched them are arts and crafts, themed movie nights, and playing games. I also have some experience with special needs children. Please feel free to reach out...
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Sylva, NC

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$17/hr
I am a current PT student at Western Carolina and have a heart to help others! I do not have a lot of paid experience in this area but I have volunteered at several events, have experience with care giving through nannying, and have exposure to a lot of assistance skills through PT school.
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Sylva, NC

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$18/hr
6 years experience
Hello, my name is Skyler! I have been an in home aide for 6 years. I am currently in grad school but for my undergraduate degree my focus was developmental disabilities! -Good time management - Professionalism - Hand over hand skill building - Toilet help - Transportation - Repositioning - Transferring - Help with...
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Sylva, NC

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$15/hr
5 years experience
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
I have experience caring for children of all ages, and I specialize in providing support for children with special needs and/or disabilities. I have a masters degree in clinical psychology from Western Carolina University, where I focused on growing my knowledge of developmental psychology. I am passionate about being a safe...
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Caregiver

Sylva, NC

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$8/hr
1 year experience
Meal prep
errands
dementia
transportation
light cleaning
My name is Sarah and I am a Special Education Teacher. Before becoming an EC teacher I was a caregiver for elderly individuals with special needs. I am happy to keep your family member company, do some basic upkeep of the home (dishes, laundry), and medication management. I have always been nurturing and enjoy caring for others....
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Whittier, NC

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$16/hr
8 years experience
Light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
meal prep
+ 1 more
Personally motivated personal service provider with 8+ years of 1-1 & 1-small group care with children and adults with special needs. Not only working with special needs populations, I have been trusted pet-sitter, house-sitter, personal trainer, companion, and long distance traveler with children and adults with various...
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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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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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Waynesville, NC

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$20/hr
20 years experience
Meal prep
grocery shopping
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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Whittier, NC

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$16/hr
2 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
errands
transportation
live-in home care
I have worked with multiple seniors throughout 8+ of personal care experience. One gentleman was 90 years old and this was a companion role, errands, simple tasks, and general housekeeping type of situation. The other was a very active 50+ years that had a stroke, however was a special needs athlete that needed assistance with...
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Waynesville, NC

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$10/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
grocery shopping
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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Franklin, NC

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
carpooling
travel
meal prep
I am a Franklin NC local and I work for the Forest Service at the Job Corps Center. I am looking for some extra work after my regular hours of 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. I have been working with children and loving it for most of my life! I started babysitting, teaching Sunday school and coaching elementary cheer at 12 years old. I...
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Waynesville, NC

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$15/hr
5 years experience
Meal prep
errands
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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Special Needs Caregiver

Maggie Valley, NC

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$15/hr
2 years experience
As an instructor with horses, I volunteered with the horses for the handicapped program helping special needs children. When they got on the horses, it brought a brightness in their eyes. I loved this program very much and loved working with the children. I was also an instructor in Florida for an 8-year-old boy with MS. I...
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Experienced Special Needs Caregiver

Waynesville, 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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  • The average post rate is $15.40/hr as of November 2025

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

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