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Melani L.

Hendersonville, NC

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 9 families in your area
Travel
I work full time Monday-Friday and am looking for a second part time job. I have worked with children for over 30 years. I am 46 years old and I have experience with children from ages newborn to teens. I also have experience with special needs as I volunteered in the ESE department of an elementary school previously. I was also...

Sarah M. says "Melani is great! She is punctual, upbeat, fun, and wonderful with kids. Mine absolutely loved her. I needed a pretty demanding childcare schedule of 5:30...

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Senior Care Provider

Flat Rock, NC

5.0(0)
from
$10/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Respite care
personal care
dementia
I have recently come to realize that elder/senior care is probably the direction my career path is taking me. In my last job, caring for an elderly woman in her home, I found it very rewarding to be able to provide comfort not only for her but for her family too. I have cared for many seniors in the past. I'm willing to provide...
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Nanny T

Asheville, NC

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Travel
meal prep
Six years of experience in babysitting and nannying; that ranges from date nights, after school, over nights, to full time care. I enjoy working with children of all ages and have experience caring for children with special needs. as well. CNA and BLS certified.

Melissa G. says "Tierney has babysat for me on occasional date nights for the past few years. She is always dependable and punctual. I would highly recommend her to any...

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Baby Whisperer

Asheville, NC

5.0(1)
from
$50/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Travel
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
My experience with kids has been caring for children in my family, my nieces and nephews. I lived with my sister while she had her babies and I loved caring for them. Ever since I've been a reliable baby sitter. My favorite age is babies and small children. I worked the last 8 years with adults with special needs. I'm looking to...

Care Member says "Very attentive and conscientious employee. Went beyond what was expected of him. Very punctual. "

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Asheville, NC

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
travel
craft assistance
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi, my names Elizabeth but you can call me Liz. I've had babysitting experience for over 10 years, I also have a 4-year-old son who is on the spectrum and may have to tag along at times, he would love a friend (or more)to play with! I gentle parent and am very into self-directed activity, hands-on learning, and collaborative...

Ryan R. says "Elizabeth was great with the kids. The kids really loved having her around and were excited for her to come spend time with them. She spent a lot of time...

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Loving, Friendly Provider

Flat Rock, NC

5.0(0)
from
$10/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have worked with the Developmentally Disabled for many years now. I have worked in a group home setting. I have also done Companion, Personal Care and In Home Supports. I have worked with mostly adults but some children too. I currently live in Florida. However, it is finally time to relocate to the Hendersonville area to be...
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Nanny/Babysitter

Swannanoa, NC

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
travel
craft assistance
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
House Manager. I am a mature, healthy, energetic woman who provides hours of direct attention to your kids. Whether playing outside or inside, working on projects, or helping siblings resolve issues, you can feel confident that your children's needs are 100% cared for and that they are having a fun experience while you are away....

Care Member says "Our daughter (2 at the time) and Kate connected quickly. She took time to learn and mirror the vocabulary we use to communicate and our parenting style....

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Part-time Special Needs Caregiver (Professionally Certified FL Teacher)

Asheville, NC

5.0(0)
from
$20/hr
6 years experience
Hello! I believe strongly and deeply in giving neurodiverse and physically diverse populations personalized assistance to reach their full potential. I am proud to have over 6 years of professionally certified teaching experience working with children with varying exceptionalities in public and private settings. I received my...
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Loving Childcare Provider With Experience Caring For Children With Special Needs

Candler, NC

5.0(1)
from
$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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Part-time Caregiver for Children and Young Adults With Special Needs/Differences

Asheville, NC

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
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...

Kristi T. says "Excellent knowledge on education and willingness to help kids succeed!"

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Asheville, NC

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$17/hr
8 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
craft assistance
I am an outpatient therapist that works with a variety of ages. I started out in this field by working as one on one support with teenagers with special needs. I am CPR and first aid trained. Fluent in ASL.
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Asheville, NC

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$20/hr
1 year experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
errands
transportation
dementia
Thoughtful and kind woman in her late 20's, experienced in caretaking roles such as childcare, dementia care, & direct support for adults with special needs.
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Sweet Caregiver

Asheville, NC

from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
I have worked as a nanny and substitute teacher for the past 10 years. I am a 30-year-old female who is seeking a care taking job. I have worked with special needs students and none special needs students and I can provide references/ my resume upon request. I look forward to connecting ! Warmly, Clara
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Part-Time Caregiver

Hendersonville, NC

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$10/hr
5 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
*Available for a Summer Position* Currently, I am a teacher for Henderson County. I teach 8th grade language arts to students with learning disabilities. I absolutely love my job. Teaching and caring for children of all ages is definitely my main passion and I have been blessed to pursue this passion throughout my life. Since I...
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Caring Friend

Hendersonville, NC

from
$20/hr
3 years experience
Respite care
hospice services
Before retiring and relocating to Western North Carolina, I lived in Columbia, SC, where I maintained a private therapy practice supporting individuals and families through life's challenges. I was active in community volunteer work, offering support to families of children with special needs, as well as those coping with...
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Canton, NC

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
transportation
errands
respite care
+ 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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Fairview, NC

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Hi! Welcome to one of my pages! My bio is on the first page when you click on my pic. I've worked with a lot of special needs kids and amazing families since I left nursing 9yrs ago. To give you a history, I've worked with children who have autism, cerebral palsy, seizure disorder, severe food allergies, deafness,...
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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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Physical Therapist

Asheville, NC

from
$16/hr
10 years experience
Physical therapist with 10+ years of experience with senior and adult population. Happy to assist with in-home care, mobility challenges, transportation, etc.
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Special Needs Support

Asheville, NC

from
$16/hr
1 year experience
I have worked at an elementary school in the SPED department, been a personal aid to two non verbal children, as well as I currently work at a residential group home with adults with intellectual and development delays/disabilities.
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews from local parents in Mills River, NC

Special Needs Caregivers in Mills River, NC are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

Melani L.

Melani is great! She is punctual, upbeat, fun, and wonderful with kids. Mine absolutely loved her. I needed a pretty demanding childcare...

- Sarah M.

Tierney M.

Tierney has babysat for me on occasional date nights for the past few years. She is always dependable and punctual. I would highly recommend...

- Melissa G.

Rich E.

Very attentive and conscientious employee. Went beyond what was expected of him. Very punctual.

- Care member

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