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Sara D.

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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$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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$15/hr
5 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
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
Transportation
meal prep
light cleaning
errands
dementia
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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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
swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
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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Cullowhee, NC

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$15/hr
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
+ 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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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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Whittier, NC

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$16/hr
2 years experience
Transportation
meal prep
live-in home care
light cleaning
errands
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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Special Needs Provider-Available Part Time

Whittier, NC

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$18/hr
8 years experience
Service oriented special needs professional with over eight years of experience. Have worked primarily as a private service provider for individual families with various circumstances including autism, pandas, mental illness, physical handicaps, and behavioral issues.
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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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Whittier, NC

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$16/hr
8 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
+ 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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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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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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Very experienced and dependable nanny looking for children to love

Canton, NC

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$10/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I actually go by my middle name, Melissa. I have over 20 years of experience with all ages, including infants. I was a therapeutic foster parent for about 16 months and a special needs foster parent for 9 years. I have worked in a daycare, volunteered in a preschool, worked in elementary and middle schools with special needs and...
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Waynesville, NC

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$20/hr
5 years experience
Fuelled by a passion for children's growth, I bring five years of experience to your family. Previous babysitting roles solidified my desire to positively impact young lives I have experience working with children with special needs. I'm currently working as a registered behavioral technician . I am patient, creative, and...
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Waynesville, NC

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$15/hr
5 years experience
Transportation
meal prep
light cleaning
errands
dementia
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 Care

Canton, NC

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$16/hr
6 years experience
I have experience working with special needs children and can provide support to a family that may need extra help. I can assist with daily living skills, communication, behavior reduction, and social skills. My passion is helping children with growth and development in order for them to reach their full potential.
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Fun Caring Person

Franklin, NC

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$12/hr
5 years experience
Hi my name is Angie I would love to help a family that is needing someone to help with there loved ones...
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Waynesville, NC

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$10/hr
10 years experience
I am a kind, caring and compassionate person with over 10 years experience working with persons with disabilities in various settings. Before moving back to New York to be closer to my family, I was employed as K-5th grade Special Education Resource Teacher in NC. I have experience working with children with Mental Retardation,...
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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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