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

60 special needs adult care are listed in Leland, NC

The average posted rate is $18/hr as of March 2025

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

Special needs adult care in Leland, NC

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Francine L.


Leland, NC

$25/hr4 yrs exp

Just A Little About Myself

5.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a 79-year-young college graduate. I am retired after a 30 year career in NYC public housing. As part of the housing staff, some of my responsibilities included working with special needs seniors and persons with disabilities. I enjoyed this work over the years as I am a naturally warm and compassionate person. Two of my...
Francine can also help with: Meal prep, transportation, light cleaning, errands
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"It is a pleasure working with Francine. She is patient and supportive while keeping practical approach to seeing to it that my mom's needs are met. She is 100% reliable and performs her duties with the utmost integrity. Fran is diligent in looking out for my mom's...

Mark K.

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Carolyn S.


Leland, NC

$20-22/hr10 yrs exp

Recently cared for my 80:year old mom with dementia for the past 10 years upon the death of my father. Provided assistance with her meds, cooking and bathing. Also took her to all doctor appointments and monitored her blood pressure. Also cared for adult special needs women for the past 5 years. I have excellent references upon...
Carolyn can also help with: Personal care, dementia, respite care
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

CPR

Wound Care

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Lennox B.


Leland, NC

$15-25/hr5 yrs exp

Speech-Language Pathology Student

Hi! My name is Lennox, I have a degree in speech language pathology and I am starting my masters in speech language pathology in August 2023. I have had experience working with Autistic children and I believe that it is so important to be neurodiversity affirming when working with autistic children. I am familiar with using AAC...
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Carolyn S.


Leland, NC

$10-20/hr10 yrs exp

Experience Respite Worker

I have 8 years experience working with a non-verbal boy with Autism. Taking him on daily trips and also overnights for the parents and making sure he met his goals. I also have a high functioning grown daughter with special needs. I have worked the past 18 years as a Teacher Assistant in a classroom with special needs and...
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Dustin M.


Leland, NC

$33/hr10 yrs exp

11 Year Experience

I've worked the last 11 years with older individuals with developmental disabilities. I'm advanced DD certified. CPR and first aid certified, therapeutic intervention. ABA certified
Dustin can also help with: Companionship, light cleaning, errands, meal prep, mobility assistance, personal care & more
Skills:

CPR

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Miriam H.


Leland, NC

$14-20/hr3 yrs exp

Not Your Average Mimi

I have experience working for the ARC of North Carolina in Wilmington. Through their program I assisted in caring for a variety of special needs individuals.
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Ciara H.


Wilmington, NC

$10-20/hr5 yrs exp

Part-time Summer Caregiver/companion

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Ciara and I am finishing up my sophomore year at Purdue University where I am pursuing a degree in Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences. I am very experienced with caring for children with special needs and extremely comfortable with it. For the past 4 years I have been caring for a young boy with Autism (12...
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Samantha P.


Wilmington, NC

$11-25/hr1 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a very energetic and responsible person and have a deep passion for caring for other people. I am a freshman nursing major and hope to one day get my masters in severe and profound disability. In the summers I am a counselor for children with special needs and absolutely love it. My experience there has given me a high...
5.0
"Samantha is an amazing person and caregiver. She is energetic cheerful and dedicated to her work. She always went above what was asked of her and had a phenomenal rapport with my special needs daughter. I highly recommend her for any endeavor she seeks"

Laura W.

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Ellery T.


Wilmington, NC

$17/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver/Babysitter/Tutor For Children And Adults

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I have 20 years of experience working with children and adults with different types of abilities. I worked at the Arc of NC for over 10 years and also at an elementary school in their Autism Spectrum program. I have a Bachelors degree in Psychology and am familiar with many resources in the area. I am currently looking for...
5.0
"Ellery worked my my daughter with special needs for many years. She is amazing!! She is very upbeat and bubbly and knows how to use positive reinforcement to motivate people with special needs. She goes above and beyond what is required of her. She helped design a...

Laura W.

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Erin K M.


Wilmington, NC

$14-19/hr7 yrs exp

My name is Erin. I am just finishing up my 21rst year as a Teacher Assistant for the state of North Carolina. I have had 7 years of experience working with Autistic children and young adults. I have 17 years of experience working in Daycare. I've two Associate Degrees. I am CPR and First Aid Certified. I have a NC Credentials. I...
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Juliette S.


Wilmington, NC

$14-19/hr3 yrs exp

Certified Nursing Assistant

I am reliable caring and loving person I am gentle and love helping people especially those who have special needs. I want to provide with comfort and security of having trustworthy.
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Grace L.


Wilmington, NC

$10-15/hr4 yrs exp

I have worked with children with special needs in multiple settings and in particular have experience with autism, down syndrome, and other developmental disabilities.
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Cody S.


Wilmington, NC

$15-40/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Special Needs Caregiver

I have a special needs child and know how hard it can be to leave your child in the care of someone else. I hope I can be that person that you can trust with your child. I also have worked in the special needs field for the last 10 years.
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Kassandra W.


Wilmington, NC

$15-25/hr7 yrs exp

Experienced And Loving

I have experience working with adults and kids with special needs I have worked with groups with intellectual disabilities as well. I am a very kind and loving person with patience and physical strength to help those in need of being carried or moved.
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Sandra H.


Wilmington, NC

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Home Health Care

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have been working with special needs children for about 25 years. Both my grandkids have special needs one is on A
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Kristine T.


Wilmington, NC

$17-19/hr10 yrs exp

Caring For Disabled Children And Teens

I am a registered nurse and worked in psych hospitals for children and teens for at least 10 years. I also fostered high risk teens and adopted two children with Asperger's. I absolutely love working with teenagers and younger children. I especially good with any kind of behavior problems. I am not looking to work as a...
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Mary A.


Wilmington, NC

$20-50/hr10 yrs exp

Home Health Aide Full-Time/Overnight Personal Care Attendant Meal Companionship, Housekeeping.

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have been working with the elderly for over 25 years. My mother was a nurse. I have a heart with lots of love for babies/children with special needs and disabilities and the elderly. I love to care for everyone. I enjoy brightening up their day by me taking care of them and talking to them, even singing along with them or to...
Mary can also help with: Visiting nurse, hospice services, home modification, dementia, respite care, personal care & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

5.0
"Mary is a very self motivated individual, who has a big heart, very dependable and always helping others "

Peter R.

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Kaye W.


Wilmington, NC

$22-30/hr10 yrs exp

Helping Hand For Those Who Want To Stay At Home

I have over 20 years of medical experience. My focus over the past 3 years has been clients with disabilities, senior care, and hospice. Many of my clients have been diagnosed with dementia, Parkinson's, cancer or are stroke survivors. Additionally, I have experience working with special needs children ages 3-12. Many of my...
Kaye can also help with: Companionship, errands, meal prep, dementia, hospice services, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Wound Care

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

5.0
"Kaye has been an excellent addition to my dad's careteam. She is very engaging and skillful. Dad enjoys talking with her which I appreciate since he typically spends a lot of his day tuned out. Kaye is hardworking and reliable. She is a team player and works...

Care member

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Carrie B.


Wilmington, NC

$35/hr10 yrs exp

About Me!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I graduated from VCU (Richmond VA) in 2010 with a Bachelor of Science in Psych. Since then, I have worked with several different populations in social services/healthcare (I was a group home director for adults with disabilities, a county case manager for Medicaid recipients, and I managed an assisted living facility...
Carrie can also help with: Light cleaning, dementia, home modification, companionship, hospice services, errands & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

CPR

5.0
"Carrie has been amazing since day one. She quickly developed a wonderful rapport with my mom, who doesn't easily let new people into her life. Honestly, my mom does better with Carrie than with me. Carrie even got her to exercise, which is not one of mom's...

Maike W.

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Recent special needs adult care reviews in Leland, NC

Francine L.

5.0

It is a pleasure working with Francine. She is patient and supportive while keeping practical approach to seeing to it that my mom's needs are met. She is 100% reliable and performs her duties with the utmost integrity. Fran is diligent in looking out for my mom's interests and handles conflicts...

- Mark K.

Samantha P.

5.0

Samantha is an amazing person and caregiver. She is energetic cheerful and dedicated to her work. She always went above what was asked of her and had a phenomenal rapport with my special needs daughter. I highly recommend her for any endeavor she seeks

- Laura W.

Ellery T.

5.0

Ellery worked my my daughter with special needs for many years. She is amazing!! She is very upbeat and bubbly and knows how to use positive reinforcement to motivate people with special needs. She goes above and beyond what is required of her. She helped design a seizure proof room for my daughter...

- Laura W.

Mary A.

3.0

Mary was not a reliable caretaker.

- Faith D.

Kaye W.

5.0

Kaye has been an excellent addition to my dad's careteam. She is very engaging and skillful. Dad enjoys talking with her which I appreciate since he typically spends a lot of his day tuned out. Kaye is hardworking and reliable. She is a team player and works very well with me and the other...

- Care member

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