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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Athens, GA
The average posted rate is $15/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years
Special needs caregivers in Athens, GA
Hailey B.
Jefferson, GA
$33/hr • 4 yrs exp
4.3
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I am currently a college nursing student . I am CPR/ first aid certified. I have experience with children of all ages and I have experience with mild special needs. I am very energetic and outgoing. I am okay with doing light house work and caring for pets. I have references available upon request.
Hailey can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Hailey is super great with children. She's CPR and first aid certified my child loves her. 10/10 best nanny ever"
Maddie W.
5.0
(3)
Child care is my passion. I have worked with children for the last 14+ years, and have a broad range of experience. I have kept children with special needs including feeding tubes, breathing treatments, heart monitors and routine medications. I just got CPR and first aid and fire safety certified. I also worked in a church...
Sarah can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Sarah was our "at home" babysitter for the first several months of my son's life. He was born very premature and couldn't be placed in a daycare. She took very good care of my son. My son came home requiring multiple daily medications, special formula, oxygen and...
Katharine P.
5.0
(3)
I love my line of work. It's my passion helping people and caring for others! I'm experienced in Mechanical lift, BLS/CPR, first aid, Daily living duties, Feeding and etc.
5.0
(12)
I love my line of work. It's my passion helping people and caring for others! I'm experienced in Mechanical lift, BLS/CPR, first aid, Daily living duties, Feeding, special needs with disabilities and brain injury, memory care etc
Brandi can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, dementia, hospice services, meal prep, companionship & more
Skills:
CPR
Home Health Aide
CNA
5.0
"Brandi is a very sweet person she great with communication she works well with her clients and co-workers and she reliable and dependable."
Roxanne G.
Mary H.
Bogart, GA
$15-20/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
I was a live-in nanny for a 4-year-old girl with severe developmental delays and autistic tendencies. I prepared daily allergy/ texture friendly meals, administered medications, and engaged in fun indoor and outdoor activities.
I was a respite care provider for a 9-year-old girl with Down syndrome who was adopted from...
5.0
"Mary really plays with my son. She does not just sit and watch TV."
Kimberly M.
Melody S.
Statham, GA
$16-47/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am generally a caregiver. I do have a CNA and CPR/ First Aid Certified. I have and currently working with special needs. I have worked with children and grandchildren. Have worked with infant to seniors, in a home Orr facility setting.
Melody can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
CNA
Special Needs Care
Carrie R.
Winder, GA
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Warm, friendly, creative middle-aged mama who loves caring for children. I have many years of experience, babysitting since I was young teenager myself. In addition to raising three of my own, I have always found additional ways to teach and care for children in my community because it is what I truly enjoy. I worked in the...
Carrie can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
I enjoy providing support and care for adults with limitations and or disabilities. I have over 20 years experience with home care, advocacy and community engagement. I love providing home care services and I'm passionate about peoples safety and discovering fun activities to so or places to visit. I am also MH-CPR, AED, & First...
Katherine C.
Winder, GA
$16-21/hr
Hello, my name is Katherine and I normally care for the elderly but can very well care for older adults with similar problems. I have years of experience and have cared for a few with cerebral palsy/ I'm very caring , outgoing and love what I do. I do have references as well.
I have worked with kids on the Autism Spectrum for the last 15 year + years! I love all kids, special needs or not and I have energy and patience to spare. I've worked with several boys and a little girl on the spectrum. Every kiddo is so very different, and I am flexible, easy going, goofy, fun, and love to get out and about if...
I have 8 years of experience in the Las Vegas Valley. I have worked with all ages, and have helped families with Special Needs Children. I can help with Travel and Cooking/Meal Preparation, Errands, House work, ect. I'm an artist full time as well, as will have no problem bringing that creative side out of your Children. I have...
Terra can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
I am qualified and trained in CPR nurse assistance. I've been for over 20+ years. Also I have my medical assistance license as well. I'm very prompt. I'm very bubbly and I'm reliable and I will treat your loved with dignity, love and respect. I do living 12 hour shifts eight hour shifts whatever's needed of me.
ONE-TIME/OCCASIONAL JOBS ONLY!
Hello, and thank you for taking the time to view my profile! I am a recent college graduate, with an Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education and certificate in Special Education assisting. I have worked as a SPED Paraprofessional in Barrow County, in a classroom that teaches Mild Level...
I have been babysitting since I was in high school. The longest stretch of time I took care of a child consistently was nine months. The largest number of children I have watched at once is three. I have a little bit of experience with children with special needs and I am willing to learn and adapt if your child has any special...
Cali can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
I have an 11-year-old autistic child. I completely understand the challenges and strain it puts on a parent. Not being able to get a break, not being able to find anyone to babysit and care for them. Not ever being able to leave the house without the child with you. From one mom to another I understand. Would love to provide a...
I have been teaching special education for nine years but have been providing child/respite care for 15. I have experience working with children with a variety of needs including behavior, cognitive/developmental, and physical disabilities. I have a 7-year-old child of my own and enjoy bringing out the unique abilities in...
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello everyone! I am a pre-nursing student in the University. I have had experience with childcare. I assisted in a classroom at for 2 years. I have taken early childhood classes in high school as well as college. I have experience with gifted and special needs children. I am CPR, fire safety, and BLS certified for children and...
Jacquelynn can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CNA
Special Needs Care
First Aid
Carrie R.
Winder, GA
$8-13/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Child Caregiver And Certified Teacher With Master's Degree In Special Needs/Ed.
Warm, friendly, middle-aged mama of 3 teenagers with over 25 years of experience in child care. I tutored/homeschooled my own children for various lengths of time, the longest being Pre-K through 7th grade. All were able to transition successfully to public school and excel in honors and gifted classes. I am a certified special...
Carrie can also help with: Companionship, errands, light cleaning
I currently assist my family in the care of my 10-year-old special needs grandson. He has cp, is unable to walk and is in-contenet. I have empathy and compassion for anyone with special needs and would care for them as if they were my own grandchild.
Alaina D.
Lexington, GA
$20-30/hr • 4 yrs exp
Experienced Senior Caregiver Who Specialized In Patients With Memory Care
I have 4 years of experience. I can help with Transportation Services and Home Care. I have mostly all Senior care experience but would be open to other types of care. My favorite method of care is to live life with my clients by fulfilling their needs but also creating a space that allows them as much independence as possible....
Alaina can also help with: Personal care, respite care, errands, meal prep, dementia, light cleaning & more
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Athens, GA
Hailey B.
5.0
Hailey was so great with my 2 boys! She's so dependable and she always leaves my house looking better than when she found it! It wasn't unusual to come back to dishes done and the play area tidy. She's the best nanny I've ever had.
- Madelaine D.
Sarah D.
5.0
Sarah was our "at home" babysitter for the first several months of my son's life. He was born very premature and couldn't be placed in a daycare. She took very good care of my son. My son came home requiring multiple daily medications, special formula, oxygen and an Apnea monitor. Sarah was more...
- Katharine P.
Brandi R.
5.0
I supervised Brandi while on a travel nursing assignment . She was one of the best aides I've worked with throughout my time being a nurse. Dependable, punctual and always happy to help. Brandi always makes sure the patients care comes first and goes above and beyond when doing her job. I'd hire her...
- Chynna B.
Mary H.
5.0
Mary really plays with my son. She does not just sit and watch TV.
- Kimberly M.
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Ratings for Athens, GA special needs caregivers listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.8 / 5
Special Needs Caregivers in Athens, GA are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 8 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.