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I have care for ages 9 years to 105 years. I have dealt with and have had many hours of training in several disabilities. I have a compassion for this type of work. I feel it truly is my calling.
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I would love the opportunity to care for your children. Helping others brings me great joy. I have years of experience in child care and having raised my own children. I am a caring, patient, trustworthy, reliable.. and fun nanny:) I have a level head and am a natural peacemaker. I believe that character and integrity are...
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I have been a caregiver for about 8 years and worked with special needs and disabilities! I have done end of life care several times for family members, I want to work back in the medical field in a facility but it doesn't work out with my kids
Rachel B.
Easley, SC
$14-19/hr • 5 yrs exp
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I'd describe my personality as calm, easy going, quirky.
I'm looking for a job that fills my spare time and allows me to interact and care for others.
I started caring for children in high school and shortly after began caring for seniors when I was 18 years old in 2007. I then began work caring for individuals, aged 12...
Kayla C.
Easley, SC
$16/hr • 6 yrs exp
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I've been working with kids since I was young. Initially I was a volunteer in a summer camp for 2 years where I worked with kids helping run activities and teach swim lessons. I then babysat for few years. I spent a year working as a behavior technician, where I helped teach life skills to children with special needs. I also...
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Hey lovely people !
I am:
- CPR certified.
- NCI (non violent crisis intervention) certified
- Clean driving record
- Clean Background
- Medical administration trained
I have primarily been working as a Registered Behavior therapist for special needs and autism, but am open to all individuals!
A bit about me...
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Hello! I'm 23yrs old. I'm new to care. com but very experienced in childcare. I've done everything from cooked, clean, help with homework, transportation etc from ages nb-10yrs old. I've always had a love for this line of work. I think it's so important to be able to create a safe and loving environment for children as well as...
Kristin R.
Easley, SC
$13-18/hr • 2 yrs exp
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Hi there!
- CPR & first aid certified.
- Clean driving record
- Registered Behavior Technician /therapist
(Working with the those on the autism spectrum.)
A bit about me personally:
I enjoy the outdoors & a healthy lifestyle through mindfulness and consciousness.
I would describe myself as - down to earth, optimistic, and...
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I have worked with special needs student populations across the spectrum- from physical to intellectual disabilities and everything in between. I believe people with disabilities deserve agency in their lives, and guides to help them along the way.
Nicole W.
Easley, SC
$13-18/hr • 10 yrs exp
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I enjoy helping others. I have been in this field for over 15years, it's a true passion of mine. I have worked anywhere from infants to retired families that need assistance or those with special needs.
I currently work with Texas Childrens Hospital twice a week. And would love the opportunity to help others in my extra time.
Kayla C.
Easley, SC
$10-20/hr • 2 yrs exp
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I'm a recent college graduate who is happy to provide care to your special needs family member. I have one year of experience in providing ADA therapy to special needs children, as well as additional experience through working in a childcare center and as a substitute teacher.
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I am working on becoming a registered behavior technician. I worked with children on the spectrum for almost 2 years using ABA therapy at a private company. I was in charge of working one on one with the children, implanting special programs, doing crafts and games, homework help, and much more.
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"Zoe is a pleasure to be around. She loves the kids and can relate to them very well. Zoe tries to make everything fun for the kids even when it is actually work.
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Reviewed by Lois R.
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I have 25 plus years experience with Meditations and the Elderly, Toddlers and Young Adults in HOSPICE, Terminal 4 Types of Dementia, Alzheimer. Parkinson's Diseases, Kidney Disease with Dialysis, Ports an also Portals, COPD
(chronic obstructive pulmonary disease), Down Syndrome, Muscular Dystrophy, Trachea Care , G - Tube with...
5.0
"Patty only worked for us 2 & a half nights, but she was a lifesaver! She gave us so much helpful information it was mind blowing. She really fit in with our family & my brother really liked having her there....
Reviewed by Thomas S.
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Worked with Autistic young man for 7years.
Cared for elderly lady confined to bed and transferred her to wheelchair.
Worked as an aide in special needs class.
5.0
"Esther has worked for our family as a caregiver to my now 26 year old severely autistic son. Esther has been an absolute godsend for us and especially T. He requires total care and 24 hour supervision as well...
Reviewed by Lisa M.
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Hi Everyone! My name is Maura and I have my masters degree in special education from Clemson University. I have experience and certification for working with children and adults with mild to severe special needs and am CPR and First Aid certified. I teach 7th grade resource full-time in Oconee County but am available for...
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"Maura is absolutely amazing, patient, a hard worker, trustworthy, honest....the list goes on.. Our daughter loves Maura. Maura was great with our daughter. She comes highly recommended to any family!! She...
Reviewed by Jason N.
Jillian M.
Greenville, SC
$15-20/hr • 2 yrs exp
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I first got introduced into the world of special needs when I was 8. We had friends with two non-verbal sons my age and I would hang out with them when our families would spend time together. When I was 11, I was asked to volunteer in a special education classroom and throughout the rest of my middle/high school career I had at...
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Hi, I'm Jill! I have a degree in Education Studies and a minor in Special Education. Up until my final semester of school, I was studying moderate/intensive special education. I have had experience with individuals with special needs (ages 3-70 years) since I was 11. Most of my experience is with individuals with behavioral...
5.0
"Jill nannied for us for 3 years and is young and full of life. When she nannied for us she often took our daughter outside for fun activities, went to the park, and had picnics. I felt very comfortable asking...
Reviewed by Hannah B.
Tania N.
Greenville, SC
$16/hr • 3 yrs exp
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Hi! I'm a energetic, babysitter with 4 years of experience watching children from newborn to 8 years old. I also have experience caring for children and adults with special needs. I am effective at engaging children in a variety of a activities to meet their educational and physical needs. So, there's always something to look...
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"Tania was absolutely fantastic watching our 3 kids so my wife and I could make it to a close friends wedding. She's very composed and great with our kids of varying ages. The house was even as clean as we left...
Reviewed by Eric S.
Maura C.
Clemson, SC
$10-50/hr
5.0
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Special Education Degree from Clemson University; experience as a caregiver for children (2-15) with disabilities; Independent Living Assistance for ClemsonLIFE
Brenna C.
Greenville, SC
$15-30/hr • 4 yrs exp
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Hi, my name is Brenna. I am recently received my MS in Recreational Therapy. I have a passion for caring for and helping others. I bring fun energy while still abiding the rules set by the parents. I have babysat for various age ranges of children special needs children. I have currently work as a recreational therapist for an...
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Pickens, SC
Zoe A.
4.0
Zoe is a pleasure to be around. She loves the kids and can relate to them very well. Zoe tries to make everything fun for the kids even when it is actually work.
- Lois R.
Patty R.
5.0
Patty only worked for us 2 & a half nights, but she was a lifesaver! She gave us so much helpful information it was mind blowing. She really fit in with our family & my brother really liked having her there. I slept better knowing my brother was in Patty's care. I will try to hire her again if I...
- Thomas S.
Esther C.
5.0
Esther has worked for our family as a caregiver to my now 26 year old severely autistic son. Esther has been an absolute godsend for us and especially T. He requires total care and 24 hour supervision as well as being non verbal. She began working for us while T. was in school at the age of 19. When...
- Lisa M.
Maura C.
5.0
Maura was great with my kids. She helped us in town while visiting for a horse show and she was the first sitter my son had post COVID, and she handled his nerves of being without mom fantastically. Highly recommend!
- Julia S.
Jillian M.
5.0
Jillian has influenced my life for the better, along with the children's lives she touched.
- Jordan D.
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