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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Apex, NC

The average posted rate is $16/hr as of January 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years

Special needs caregivers in Apex, NC

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Neil A.


Apex, NC

$15-25/hr4 yrs exp

Special Education Teacher Specializing In Behavioral Management And Daily Living Skills

5.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Current SPED teacher for Wake County Public School System, assisting children and their caregivers with behavioral and learning challenges
5.0
"Neil was amazing and so helpful with my Son with sever special needs. Very trustworthy and compassionate and willing to adapt to what is asked of him for your kiddos specific needs. I would rehire him without hesitation!"

Laura D.

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Christie B.


Apex, NC

$25-35/hr8 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

All children are special. I meet and treat everyone like they NEED reasonable accommodations. Most love my approach, Special needs is an active approach to listening encouraging and directing the desired behavior Comfortable with broad spectrum autism ADHD, many, many personalities and creative types. Sometimes the parents just...
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Christie B.


Apex, NC

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

4.4

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Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I have a Natural ability for caring. Children gravitate toward me always. I am not yet a grama but love the opportunity to practice. I'll never spoil your child they will feel like a one and only. Even in multiples homes. The youngest always get priority unless special needs are involved. I have been providing nurturing and...
Christie can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Christie is caring, communicative, reliable and overall amazing with our 2 children (ages 3 and 6). Christie picks our kids up from their schools and watches them. She is attentive at reading their energy and knows when it is a good time to bring them to the...

Vanessa K.

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Abigail F.


Apex, NC

$10-15/hr5 yrs exp

Special Needs Babysitter

Hello! My name is Abigail and I am looking for part time work as a Special Needs Babysitter! I have had experience working with kids, teens and adults on the Autism spectrum.
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Angela O.


Apex, NC

$15-30/hr

Compassionate Caregiver

Hello, my name is Angela. My husband and I have 3 grown children and 1 son at home. I would love the opportunity to meet you and/or your family. Here is a general list of things I can help with. Additional tasks can always be discussed. Help with day-to-day and long-term management of personal affairs Assist with physical...
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Myles F.


Apex, NC

$8-14/hr1 yrs exp

Hello! I'm a Wake County-based young man who's in the Early Childhood Education field. I have plenty of experience with children with special needs from both my current job and a previous internship working with teens with special needs.
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Katiana B.


Apex, NC

$24-35/hr5 yrs exp

I'm a creative, innovative and dependable person. I, personally am organized and energetic. For about 7 years now, I've been working with children. From being a nanny to an after school teacher, I enjoy molding, interacting, and watching children grow to be great. Introducing new ideas, new learning habits and opening their mind...
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Teana S.


Apex, NC

$10-30/hr3 yrs exp

PT/FT Care Giver

I currently work at family residence and a facility for individuals with a variety of mental/developmental disabilities. I have worked here for two years, in a group home setting. I have cared for individuals with schizophrenia, autism, alzheimer's, borderline personality disorder and impulse control disorder to name a few. My...
With over 8 years of experience in caregiving, I have had the privilege of working with several families, including those with children with autism and other special needs. My role has encompassed a wide range of responsibilities, from daily care activities like feeding and bathing to educational support such as assisting with...
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Lora R.


Apex, NC

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

My full time job is to provide speech therapy to individuals with mild-profound intellectual and developmental disabilities, autism, downs syndrome, and a variety of other rare genetic diagnoses. I am well versed in the medical aspects of caring for individuals with disabilities and they are the light of my life.
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Fatuma A.


Apex, NC

$14-25/hr

Care Taker

With over 18 years of experience in senior and child care, I've assisted individuals with special needs by providing customized attention, retaining patience, and using effective communication to handle the difficulties that they face. I make sure they are comfortable, safe, and actively participate in everyday activities while...
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Abigail F.


Apex, NC

$10-30/hr8 yrs exp

Babysitter/Special Needs Babysitter

Hello! My name is Abigail and I am looking for some babysitting/special needs care/tutoring in the Apex/Cary/Holly Springs/Morrisville area. I am a Special Education Teacher at Centennial Middle School. I have experience babysitting toddlers and special needs kids. I also have 2 years of tutoring experience Pre-K-3rd Grade
Abigail can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Angela L.


Apex, NC

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Occasional Sitter With Over 20 Years Experience

I am a stay at home mom. I have a BA in Child Development and Early Childhood Education. I have been working with children of all ages for over 20yrs. I have specialized training and an extensive background working with children with special needs. Most recently I have substituted in the Wake County Schools. Since my kids are...
Angela can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

Dependable, Capable and Honest Man Available For Caregiving. I Am Married With Two Teenaged Children. New to N. C., From Michigan, With A Long Career In The Medical Field. My Most Recent Caregiving Experience Is With A Quadriplegic Man, A Juvenile Autistic Boy, As Well As Two Young Autistic Men. I Was My Mothers Caregiver Who...
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Lauren S.


Raleigh, NC

$30-40/hr10 yrs exp

ABA Therapist/Teacher/Nanny

I am actively seeking a position with the right family starting this September! I have been working with children with autism for over a decade. After nannying for a child with autism I became a behavioral therapist in Wisconsin with an ABA provider and started my career in this wonderful field! I worked as an AUII assistant...
5.0
"Lauren has amazing strategies and techniques to address behavioral and emotional challenges. She is kind yet firm and will go above and beyond to connect with children at their level."

Grace S.

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Emily B.


Holly Springs, NC

$10-20/hr4 yrs exp

Babysitter For All!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Emily and I am 18 years old. I currently go to Appalachian State University but am currently doing online classes. I have years of experience with children. I used to work at my church daycare as an assistant for a couple of years then I switched to working at a professional drop-in daycare. I have babysat...
Emily can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Emily was an absolute joy to work with. She was always on time, had great communication, always came with a smile, ready for the day. I would highly recommend hiring her if given the chance. My Daughter absolutely adored her and still talks about her to this day....

Jessica V.

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Jennifer F.


Morrisville, NC

$25-36/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Mature Caregiver

I am an experienced mom of two grown children and one 7-year-old daughter. I homeschooled my oldest special needs daughter and would love to teach your little one while I'm caring for them. I'll bring crayons and books, we'll have fun and learn a lot! I love taking them to the park and story time. I am also a CNA and working...
Jennifer can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Jennifer does an awesome job caring for our daughter. She is caring, patient, on time and interactive. She is great about communication and creating a schedule that works for our daughter and us. We give her our highest recommendation!"

Care member

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Aaliyah A.


Morrisville, NC

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Loving Empathic Child Care Provider

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'm a very loving, outgoing person with over 20 years of experience caring for children. I'm a mother& and an educator. I've worked with home daycare, child care center's and Pre~K-8 schools. ESL and Special needs. CPR First Aid, Meal Preparation, Light Housekeeping Transportation
Aaliyah can also help with: Meal prep, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"My family is really missing Aaliyah . She can not be replaced ."

Maryam H.

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Caroline R.


Holly Springs, NC

$28/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time Child/Special Needs Caregiver

Hello Parents, My name is Cara. I am a 32-year-old, married, college graduate, with a BA in Elementary education and a Specific Learning Disability (SLD) endorsement. I am seeking a FULL TIME position as a nanny and can start immediately. I have over 10 (10) years of experience working with children of all ages and levels. My...
Caroline can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Caroline worked for me at a Trampoline Bungee Jump where she took care to make sure the children were safe and they had fun. She had to teach a lot of first time jumpers how to be safe and were able to jump and have a good time and feel like they had accomplished...

Patricia H.

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Jackie S.


Holly Springs, NC

$20/hr10 yrs exp

State Certified Nurse Aide

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I am a mother myself, CPR/CNA certified, a Pre-K lead teacher with 15 years professional experience and ready to help in any way I can! I have my Pre-k/ECC certifications & love to promote creativity. I am currently a preschool teacher/nanny by day (9a-2 p.m. M-F) & companion caregiver PRN. Previously, I helped a family and...
Jackie can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Jackie was very thoughtful and fun! We have a clingy baby who loved her and a three year old who told us Jackie was her favorite. She put us at ease and charted our children's meals in a way that was easy for us to understand."

Stephen W.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Apex, NC

Neil A.

5.0

Neil was amazing and so helpful with my Son with sever special needs. Very trustworthy and compassionate and willing to adapt to what is asked of him for your kiddos specific needs. I would rehire him without hesitation!

- Laura D.

Christie B.

5.0

Christie was amazing during the time she was helping with my 4yr son. Christie took the time to meet with us and spend time before moving to the next steps. She also was very communicative and thoughtful during her care for our son.

- Adrienne F.

Lauren S.

5.0

Just want to add that Lauren is very professional, flexible and works with my sons needs very well. I highly recommend her and hope that she continues helping us for as long as long as she can.

- Vidhya K.

Emily B.

5.0

Emily was an absolute joy to work with. She was always on time, had great communication, always came with a smile, ready for the day. I would highly recommend hiring her if given the chance. My Daughter absolutely adored her and still talks about her to this day. Thanks Emily, I hope we work...

- Jessica V.

Jennifer F.

5.0

Jennifer does an awesome job caring for our daughter. She is caring, patient, on time and interactive. She is great about communication and creating a schedule that works for our daughter and us. We give her our highest recommendation!

- Care member

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