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Melani L.

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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Baby Whisperer

Asheville, NC

5.0(1)
from
$50/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Travel
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
My experience with kids has been caring for children in my family, my nieces and nephews. I lived with my sister while she had her babies and I loved caring for them. Ever since I've been a reliable baby sitter. My favorite age is babies and small children. I worked the last 8 years with adults with special needs. I'm looking to...

Care Member says "Very attentive and conscientious employee. Went beyond what was expected of him. Very punctual. "

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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
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
+ 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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Nanny/Babysitter

Swannanoa, NC

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
+ 1 more
House Manager. I am a mature, healthy, energetic woman who provides hours of direct attention to your kids. Whether playing outside or inside, working on projects, or helping siblings resolve issues, you can feel confident that your children's needs are 100% cared for and that they are having a fun experience while you are away....

Care Member says "Our daughter (2 at the time) and Kate connected quickly. She took time to learn and mirror the vocabulary we use to communicate and our parenting style....

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Part-time Special Needs Caregiver (Professionally Certified FL Teacher)

Asheville, NC

5.0(0)
from
$25/hr
7 years experience
Hello! I am a full-time special education teacher who strongly believes in providing neurodiverse and physically diverse populations with personalized support and encouragement to reach their full potential. I am proud to have over seven years of professional teaching experience assisting people with various exceptionalities...
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Asheville, NC

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$17/hr
8 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
I am an outpatient therapist that works with a variety of ages. I started out in this field by working as one on one support with teenagers with special needs. I am CPR and first aid trained. Fluent in ASL.
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Asheville, NC

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$25/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Caring for children is truly my passion. I have 9 years of experience, including 5 years in early childhood education at a private Christian school and 1 year working with children with special needs. I'm CPR/First Aid certified, patient, dependable, and comfortable caring for up to four children. I love outdoor play, learning...
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Sweet Caregiver

Asheville, NC

from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
I have worked as a nanny and substitute teacher for the past 10 years. I am a 30-year-old female who is seeking a care taking job. I have worked with special needs students and none special needs students and I can provide references/ my resume upon request. I look forward to connecting ! Warmly, Clara
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Part-Time Caregiver

Hendersonville, NC

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$10/hr
5 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
*Available for a Summer Position* Currently, I am a teacher for Henderson County. I teach 8th grade language arts to students with learning disabilities. I absolutely love my job. Teaching and caring for children of all ages is definitely my main passion and I have been blessed to pursue this passion throughout my life. Since I...
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Caring Friend

Hendersonville, NC

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$20/hr
3 years experience
Respite care
hospice services
Before retiring and relocating to Western North Carolina, I lived in Columbia, SC, where I maintained a private therapy practice supporting individuals and families through life's challenges. I was active in community volunteer work, offering support to families of children with special needs, as well as those coping with...
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Senior

Brevard, NC

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$22/hr
4 years experience
Transportation
meal prep
light cleaning
errands
Not only have I cared for my own father in terms of errands, housekeeping, medication management and meal preparation, I also have paid experience with other seniors. From simple tasks around the house to transportation, I can help with all aspects. I currently am holding a position as a teacher assistant with special needs...
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Canton, NC

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Transportation
respite care
meal prep
light cleaning
errands
+ 1 more
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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Fairview, NC

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Hi! Welcome to one of my pages! My bio is on the first page when you click on my pic. I've worked with a lot of special needs kids and amazing families since I left nursing 9yrs ago. To give you a history, I've worked with children who have autism, cerebral palsy, seizure disorder, severe food allergies, deafness,...
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Canton, NC

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$33/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, and Emergency Management, I bring both safety and warmth to my work. My...
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Physical Therapist

Asheville, NC

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$16/hr
10 years experience
Physical therapist with 10+ years of experience with senior and adult population. Happy to assist with in-home care, mobility challenges, transportation, etc.
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Fairview, NC

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$23/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hello, my name is Meybely, and I'm 25 years old. For the past seven years, I've had the joy of working with children between 1 and 10. My passion began in high school when I interned at my school's on-site preschool, and that's where I fell in love with early childhood education. I recently worked as a teacher assistant, and I...
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Special Needs Support

Asheville, NC

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$16/hr
1 year experience
I have worked at an elementary school in the SPED department, been a personal aid to two non verbal children, as well as I currently work at a residential group home with adults with intellectual and development delays/disabilities.
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Full-Time Nanny/Caregiver With Special Needs Experience

Asheville, NC

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$20/hr
5 years experience
I am a licensed K-6 Elementary and Special Education Teacher and have experience working with children and families both in and out of the classroom. I am extremely passionate about working with children and getting the opportunity to see each individual grow, flourish and achieve personal goals. Outside of my classroom...
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Asheville, NC

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$10/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hi there, I am currently finishing up my last year of Graduate School in a Psychology and Dance/Movement Therapy program. I have recently moved to Asheville to be a clinical intern at BMNTC. I am looking for a great family to work for during this time! Previously coming to Asheville, I lived in Keene, NH and worked as a Daily...
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Fairview, NC

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$24/hr
20 years experience·
Hired by 59 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hello! I'm currently seeking a PT nanny position during the week. (I'm also available for date nights, weekend babysitting, and newborn night sitting as well.) For over 15 years, I've found immense joy in supporting families by providing nurturing and dependable childcare. I have a college degree (Nursing - retired), and...
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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $25.00/hr as of March 2026

Recent special needs caregiver reviews from local parents in Mills River, NC

Special Needs Caregivers in Mills River, NC are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

Melani L.

Melani is great! She is punctual, upbeat, fun, and wonderful with kids. Mine absolutely loved her. I needed a pretty demanding childcare...

- Sarah M.

Rich E.

Very attentive and conscientious employee. Went beyond what was expected of him. Very punctual.

- Care member

Elizabeth W.

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...

- Ryan R.

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