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Dylan L.

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
Light cleaning
carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
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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Whittier, NC

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$16/hr
2 years experience
Meal prep
errands
light cleaning
live-in home care
transportation
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
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
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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Caregiver

Sylva, NC

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$8/hr
1 year experience
Meal prep
dementia
errands
light cleaning
transportation
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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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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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
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
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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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
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
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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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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Caregiver Who Emphasizes Caring

Bryson City, NC

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$15/hr
2 years experience
Hello! I'm Lindsay. I've worked in some form of elderly caregiving for most of my career, and that has extended to two wonderful paraplegic people in my personal life! I am comfortable with most situations as long as we can communicate on needs to ensure they are fully met. I look forward to forming that bond with a new client,...
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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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Waynesville, NC

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$10/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
carpooling
grocery shopping
light cleaning
swimming supervision
I'm a retired teacher with 22 years of experience working with children from 1st through 7th grade. I hold a master's degree in education and have worked with students of all abilities-gifted, special needs, and everything in between. I'm also a mother of two grown children, and currently a nanny in Atlanta for a wonderful...
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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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$15/hr
5 years experience
Meal prep
dementia
errands
light cleaning
transportation
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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Waynesville, NC

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$20/hr
20 years experience
Meal prep
carpooling
grocery shopping
light cleaning
swimming supervision
Hello! My name is Kira and I have been in the child care field for 10+ 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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Full-time Infant/toddler/child Care For Working Family.

Waynesville, NC

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$10/hr
10 years experience
My name is Yvonne and I am a semi-retired RN who is CPR certified, an energetic and physically fit, mature woman who loves people of all ages! Allow me to help with your little one's child care needs so you can relax when you have to be away from them. Thank you, Yvonne
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Waynesville, NC

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
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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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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