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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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Whittier, NC

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$16/hr
8 years experience
Meal prep
swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
grocery shopping
+ 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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Dylan L.'s Photo

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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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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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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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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Maggie Valley, NC

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$18/hr
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
Mom to two kids with special needs experience. Welcome to drop off at my house if you're interested in socialization with younger kids or can be available solo in evenings and weekends to come to you!
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Cullowhee, NC

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$20/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Hello! I am Hannah, and I have recently moved to Cullowhee to study nursing. With years of diverse experience, I am more than qualified to be a part-time nanny for children or a caregiver for a special needs child. I have five years of paid babysitting experience, as well as a lifetime of experience with special needs...
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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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Waynesville, NC

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$20/hr
20 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
carpooling
Hello! My name is Kira and I have been in the child care field for 20+ 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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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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Caretaker With 5+ Years Of Childcare, Including Children With Down Syndrome

Maggie Valley, NC

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$20/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I am also a registered attendant with PCG public partnerships. (the mecaid program) If you are eligible, and need a caretaker, please contact me. I have 5+ years of experience with special needs childcare. I am currently starting the process of becoming an RTB.
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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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Maggie Valley, NC

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$8/hr
1 year experience
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
grocery shopping
My name is Michael and I specialize in assisting with special needs children. I've been assisting families for over 10 years and love to just provide some respite. I know the challenges of caring for a special needs child without really having any breaks. I am a strong dedicated worker who would be honored to stand with families...
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Grace M.'s Photo

Waynesville, NC

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
carpooling
I have over 30 years of nursing experience as well as being a case manager for special needs children. I love children and enjoy spending time with them. I am flexible in my hours of availability. I can provide references if desired.
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Hannah A.'s Photo

Cullowhee, NC

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$20/hr
1 year experience
Meal prep
mobility assistance
errands
light cleaning
home modification
+ 1 more
Hello! I'm Hannah, a pre-nursing student. I am passionate about providing loving care and companionship to the elderly and special needs community. As a close relative to two special needs adults, I have a lifetime of experience relating with and supporting those with mental disabilities. Providing not only quality care but a...
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About ME!

Cullowhee, NC

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$23/hr
8 years experience
Meal prep
swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
My name is Victoria and I grew up in rural Idaho! Once I graduated highschool I began river guiding in Moab, Utah during the summers and nannying for a girl with special needs during the winter! I did that for about five years before I moved out into the Western North Carolina area last September. I am now going to WCU in...
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Loving Child Care Provider

Waynesville, NC

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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
travel
craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hello - Prior to my paralegal career I worked for the Girl Scout Counsel in Rapid City, SD. I developed and implemented a program called Whiz Kids, which had an emphasis on math, science, and life skills. I traveled to the Cheyenne River, Rosebud, and Pine Ridge Indian reservations and worked with the girls in after school...
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Bryson City, NC

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$20/hr
6 years experience
Hi! I'd be happy to help :) Please refer to my Care profile for my background/experience and feel free to contact me with any questions. I look forward to hearing from you!
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