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Find special needs adult care in Durham, NC that you’ll love

60 special needs adult care are listed in Durham, NC

The average posted rate is $19/hr as of April 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs adult care is 6 years

Special needs adult care in Durham, NC

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Marzeter M.


Durham, NC

$30-50/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Childcare/Nanny Provider

5.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a compassionate professional with several years experience working with children diagnosed with mental and physical disabilities. The age groups I have provided services are from infancy to college level. I have worked diligently for over 20 years providing, instruction, medication, therapeutic activities and vocational...
5.0
"Marzeter was great with my sons, who are 21 and 18, while my wife and I were away on a cruise. She was especially helpful with my special needs older son, who is on the autistic spectrum. She was sympathetic to the needs of both boys, kept peace in the house, was...

Paul R.

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Audrina B.


Durham, NC

$20/hr5 yrs exp

3.7

(3)

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I have worked with seniors for about 5 years now who have had dementia, special needs or just need assistance with everyday living. I assist seniors with transportation to doctors appointments, grocery shopping, running errands, cooking and preparing meals, laundry, bathing, etc. I love work and assisting seniors who need help....
Audrina can also help with: Dementia, live-in home care, visiting nurse, respite care, home modification, personal care & more
5.0
"Audrina has been amazing. Really great at learning new things on the spot and just a fun person to be around. reliable."

Abigail B.

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Nicholas F.


Durham, NC

$15-20/hr9 yrs exp

Special Education Teacher Looking For A Second Job

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Nicholas and I am a high school special education teacher for Durham Public Schools. I teach at Riverside high school and have just finished my fifth year teaching. My experience is with individuals, ages 14 and above with significant and multiple cognitive and physical disabilities. I have experience with tube feeds,...
5.0
"Nicholas is our daughter's high school teacher and an incredible human. He is amazingly creative in how he understands and communicates with her, engaging her in ways no one else ever dreamed up. Whoever works with him will be so fortunate."

Ruth W.

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Tamara Z.


Durham, NC

$25-40/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I received my nursing degree in 2004 and my license has remained current in the state of NC, to have a current license you must have a clean background check. When given my information you will be able to view my licensure online. First and foremost I have the compassion which is needed to provide the best care for any...
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Kelsey M.


Durham, NC

$23/hr7 yrs exp

Passionate ABA Therapist For Kids Of All Ages!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Kelsey. I live in Providence and I have been an ABA therapist for about five years. I also have a brother with Asperger's, and can empathize with some of the daily struggles. I have worked with kids of all abilities as young as 18 months, up into adulthood! I understand the importance of consistency and have RBT...
5.0
"Kelsey worked with our son for a period of time in early 2023 and was incredibly effective, resourceful, and gifted at connecting with and coaching our son. We would totally hire her again!"

Karl W.

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Christie B.


Durham, NC

$25-33/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver Available

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I am a Certified Nursing Assistant that has worked in many different settings. I was an Adult Instructor at a Cerebral Palsy Center in Green Bay, WI. I have a wide range of home health care experiences as well. My passion is to help others with special needs. I strongly believe that everyone can become independent with the right...
3.0
"We hired Christie in Dec 2024 to help with our special needs adult 34 yr old daughter. She worked for us for 4 months. We released her from our employment due to not showing up for work with no notice to us. POSITIVES: Christie is very kind, caring, social and...

Beth K.

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Susan K.


Durham, NC

$25/hr10 yrs exp

I'm Your Supportive And Empathetic Super Caregiver

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am compassionate and dedicated caregiver with over 20yrs of experience providing high-quality care to seniors, individuals with disabilities, and those in need of support. skilled in assisting with daily living activities, medication management, companionship and specialized care for patients with conditions such as stroke,...
Susan can also help with: Companionship, hospice services, meal prep, live-in home care, dementia, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

CPR

5.0
""I had the pleasure of working with Susan, and I can't express enough how compassionate and patient she is. Her dedication is truly commendable, always keeping time and going above and beyond. A fantastic professional to collaborate with!" "

Francis K.

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Kristina L.


Durham, NC

$16-21/hr2 yrs exp

Kris Special Needs

Dedicated and experienced Child Care Specialist with a passion for nurturing and educating young children. Proficient in working with children of all ages, including those with special needs. Committed to providing a safe, stimulating, and supportive environment for children to learn and grow. Skills * Child development and...
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Alyson K.


Durham, NC

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Expert

I have 13 years of experience as a special education teacher, and 4 years of experience providing part-time and full-time in-home care for special needs children. I have my bachelors in Special Education and Elementary Education and my Masters in Curriculum and Instruction in Reading. I am very passionate about helping children...
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Nouzha O.


Durham, NC

$22/hr10 yrs exp

Hi, my name is Nouzha and I am a CNA and medication aid. I have a lot of experience in this field, more than 20+ years and have had a lot of training. I was also a teachers assistant at public school for special need kids class for about 7 years, therefore I have a lot of experience with people with more needs.
Nouzha can also help with: Dementia, light cleaning, personal care, errands, meal prep
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

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April L.


Durham, NC

$25/hr4 yrs exp

I have raised and homeschooled 5 children for 16 years, served as a family pastor for 11 years, worked with children with special needs, and been a caregiver for medically complex adolescents and seniors with a variety of needs for 4 years. I have a wide range of experience teaching, reinforcing therapy, and providing care for...
April can also help with: Companionship, errands, personal care, meal prep, dementia, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

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Sheila M.


Durham, NC

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Super CNA

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello my name is Sheila M. I have been a CNA for over 35 years. I think my greatest strength is my compassion for patients. II believe my dedication to providing compassionate care and support to the patient and their loved ones makes me a qualified candidate for this. I can provide Personal care, Companionship, Medication...
Sheila can also help with: Companionship, errands, meal prep, light cleaning, dementia, hospice services & more
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

CPR

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Audrina B.


Durham, NC

$10-20/hr3 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have assisted the elderly, adults and children with special needs with daily tasks such as cooking, cleaning, taking to appointments, grocery shopping, assisting with learning, etc. I have tried other job fields years prior and they never felt fulfilling, when I begin working with those with special needs I felt fulfilled...
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Mia D.


Durham, NC

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Care Giver Available

Hello, I am a nursing student finishing up my nursing degree in the next two months and awaiting licensure. In the mean time, I am looking for side jobs taking care of individuals with special needs, children, and/or post surgery patients. Currently available on weekends and evenings. My availability will become more flexible in...
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Anna A.


Durham, NC

$30-40/hr10 yrs exp

Professional Caregiver

I have had many years of teaching experience with students with exceptional needs (autism, blindness, Prader Willy, hearing loss, seizures, developmental delays, emotional challenges, behavioral disabilities, learning disabilities, ADHD/ADD, grief, and more)
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Elizabeth B.


Durham, NC

$15-25/hr4 yrs exp

Hello! My name is Elizabeth and I am interested in working with you and your family. I have worked as a nanny for 4 years now and have loved every second of it. Most recently, I have been nannying two young boys, one with Down's syndrome. I loved working with them and became part of the family. I aspire to be a kindergarten...
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Abigail L.


Durham, NC

$19-35/hr8 yrs exp

Patient And Loving Caretaker

Hi! I am Abigail :) a Doctoral Student of Occupational Therapy at Duke University with an undergraduate degree in Human Development and Family Studies from UNC-Chapel Hill. I have 10 years of experience as a nanny and housekeeper. I am extremely passionate about children and adults with special needs. I am well experienced as a...
Hi! My name is Chinwendu! I have a lot of experience caring for children and elderly people. I do not have specific experience caring for special needs, but I am very willing and eager to learn and research extensively both before and while being in your home. I personally know several people with ASD/ADHD, and they are some of...
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Kristi B.


Durham, NC

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Specialized Childcare Provider

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Kristi is a specialized childcare provider who works with children with disabilities to support development through multiple therapies in the natural/home setting. Kristi has supported families, in a variety of capacities, for over 15 years. A few disabilities she has experience with include, Autism, Epilepsy, Genetic Disorders,...
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Lucas C.


Durham, NC

$25-32/hr6 yrs exp

I used to be a teacher in Brazil and worked with special needs kids, kindergarten, daycare, elementary school, high school. I have experience with Newborns to 16 years old. I was an au pair for two years in the U. S. first year I worked/lived with special needs kid and the second year with 3 kids in different ages Newborn, 5...

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Recent special needs adult care reviews in Durham, NC

Marzeter M.

5.0

Very responsive and professional!

- Terry W.

Audrina B.

5.0

Audrina has been amazing. Really great at learning new things on the spot and just a fun person to be around. reliable.

- Abigail B.

Nicholas F.

5.0

Nick is a gem. I am a quadriplegic and require constant care. There is no job Nick couldn't do. He was always on time, pleasant and goal-oriented. His focus was always on me and my needs. It was hard to say goodbye when I moved from the area!

- Paul E.

Kelsey M.

5.0

Kelsey worked with our son for a period of time in early 2023 and was incredibly effective, resourceful, and gifted at connecting with and coaching our son. We would totally hire her again!

- Karl W.

Christie B.

3.0

We hired Christie in Dec 2024 to help with our special needs adult 34 yr old daughter. She worked for us for 4 months. We released her from our employment due to not showing up for work with no notice to us. POSITIVES: Christie is very kind, caring, social and attentive to our daughter's needs....

- Beth K.

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Ratings for Durham, NC special needs adult care listed on Care.com

Average Rating4.5 / 5

Special Needs Adult Care in Durham, NC are rated 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 13 reviews of the 60 listed special needs adult care.