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Donni M.

Penrose, NC

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
4 years experience
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
craft assistance
meal prep
+ 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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Hendersonville, NC

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
I am a career nanny/ECE teacher, with excellent references and over 20 years of experience working with children ages newborn to 8 years, including multiples and special needs. I worked in other fields, before something called me to childcare and to Early Education. This is my passion and I can't imagine doing anything else!. I...

Amy H. says "Sarah was our nanny for the last four years and truly became a part of our family. She was there to support us as we welcomed two more boys to our crew and...

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Zirconia, NC

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$27/hr
10 years experience
Travel
Hello! My name is Alexandra, but everyone calls me Ally. I'm 32 years old and currently looking to start a full-time nanny position beginning in January 2026, as I'll be taking a few months off. I graduated in 2014 with an associate degree in Early Childhood Education. I'm fluent in both English and Spanish, CPR/First Aid...
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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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Empathic Light Worker Of ALL Beings

Mills River, NC

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Hi there! My name is Anita and I am 47 years young! I have three children who I adore and I'm looking for part-time work, between 10-20 hours a week. I love helping, taking care of and guiding people. My experience is vast and diversified. I've worked many years with youth at-risk, individuals with disabilities and people...
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Learn And Grow With Jeanette

Brevard, NC

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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
My name is Jeanette and I absolutely love children! I have worked with children of all ages in a multitude of capacities for the last 30 years. I have a degree in social work and am dedicated to making a positive difference in people's lives. I have 10 years of paid experience working with children, and 7 of those were as a...
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Hendersonville, NC

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$20/hr
3 years experience
Meal prep
travel
light cleaning
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I have extensive experience with children, both professionally and personally. I began babysitting at 16 and later worked as a preschool Teacher Assistant, caring for 10-15 toddlers. This taught me valuable skills in safety, organization, and managing a classroom. I also worked as a host at a busy restaurant, where I honed my...
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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
Meal prep
travel
light cleaning
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
+ 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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Nurse/Caregiver

Hendersonville, NC

5.0(0)
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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
I have several years of experience as a Certified Medical Technician, Personal Care Aide and Home Health Aide. I have experience working in the home as well as at an assisted living facility. A couple of years at the facility I worked in the "Memory Care" (dementia and Alzheimers) homes. In addition to the state certifications...
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Loving, Friendly Provider

Flat Rock, NC

5.0(0)
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$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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Asheville, NC

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
travel
light cleaning
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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Asheville, NC

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
Hi everyone! I am passionate about caring for all kids of all ages especially toddlers and newborns. My experience in childcare goes 10 years back; I have worked with all types of ages from babysitting, to nannying and being a daycare teacher. In my time at daycare, I was with infants, toddlers and preschoolers. Aside from this,...

David G. says "Fantastic nanny, the best we have had so far for our 6 month old twin boys. Truly cared about the boys and took great care of them. Highly recommend!"

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Hendersonville, NC

5.0(1)
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$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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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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Senior Care Provider

Flat Rock, NC

5.0(0)
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$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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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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Travelers Rest, SC

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$21/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
grocery shopping
hi my is Nicole I have 20 years of experience. I can help with Cooking/Meal Preparation and Grocery Shopping. Im currently a nanny but Mom is have a baby in december and Max starts school in january I have work for this family a year I aslo work with special needs I have tons of wonderful references and I work with all newborn...
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Caregiver

Flat Rock, NC

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$25/hr
4 years experience
Live-in home care
respite care
light cleaning
errands
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hello! I have been caregiving for seniors since my 20's. I am very earnest and careful when it comes to caring for the elderly. It makes me very happy to sit and listen to some ones needs. I have experience with patients with dementia and Alzheimer's. I also have some experience with adults that are special needs. I cook and...
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Arden, NC

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$21/hr
3 years experience
Meal prep
transportation
light cleaning
errands
respite care
+ 1 more
20 years experience of in home care for infants, school aged, special need adults , special needs children and elderly care. For most of my adult life I have always cared for someone. I went to school for Clinical Massage Therapy in 2012 and graduated with Honors. I will put your loved ones at ease and care for your home and...
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  • 55 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $20.00/hr as of December 2025

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

Recent special needs caregiver reviews from local parents in Penrose, NC

Special Needs Caregivers in Penrose, NC are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 reviews of the 55 listed special needs caregivers

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.

Sarah C.

Sarah was our nanny for the last four years and truly became a part of our family. She was there to support us as we welcomed two more boys...

- Amy H.

Rebecca V.

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

- Christy F.

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