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Special needs caregivers in Blythewood, SC

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Rebecca T.


Cayce, SC

$22/hr10 yrs exp

Date Night & Weekend Sitter!!

5.0

(5)

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Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I am a clinical social worker with specializations in human development and child welfare who just moved to Cola, SC from Denver, CO. I have extensive history with babysitting, working at daycares and summer camps, a pediatric mental health inpatient unit, and volunteering with children. My primary work as a social worker...
Rebecca can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Rebecca is awesome! The kids love her and she was very open to following the kind of discipline we use (non-punitive). She's also very thoughtful. For example, I mentioned in passing that I wanted to the kids to learn Spanish. The next time they went to the library...

Mindy W.

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Lotoya J.


Columbia, SC

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Special Need Care-Giver/Kid Uber Driver

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hi MY Name Is Lotoya I've Been Working With Children. Through Out My Whole 15 Year's Of My Working Career. This Is Something I Have Alway's Been Passionate About. From Minor To Severe Disabilitie's. I Work With Richland One School District As A Teacher Assistant. With Special Need Kid's For The Last 9 Years I Treat These Kid's...
5.0
"My daughter loved spending time with her."

Loni H.

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Jennifer S.


Columbia, SC

$17/hr7 yrs exp

Caregiver, Companion & PCA Available Full Time For Light Housekeeping, ADL's, Meal Prep And More.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Experience includes but not limited to: ADL's, medication administration, feeding tube, trac care, mobility, meal prep, light housekeeping and incontinence. Experience with ALS, bed bound, non verbal, special needs and traumatic brain injury. I am very comfortable with a variety of circumstances. It is an honor to be entrusted...
Jennifer can also help with: Hospice services, respite care, personal care, dementia
5.0
"Jennifer treats everyone as if they were her family she goes above and beyond my sister lives her. She has patience and is loving and caring."

Tina L.

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Frances S.


Irmo, SC

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver

I am an experienced nanny and babysitter, serving typical children as well as special needs children and adults. I also pet sit and house sit. I have experience as a Nanny, Personal Care Assistant, Preschool Teacher, a Substitute Teacher for all grades and learning abilities, and a Special Education teacher's Assistant. I have...
5.0
"Fran has a unique ability to interact with children and adults in such a wonderful way. I worked with her first when she substituted for Teacher's aides. She could make every child smile, while setting success expectations. She made great connections with both...

Donna G.

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Lauren S.


Columbia, SC

$28/hr10 yrs exp

3.5

(2)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

My name is Lauren. I live in Columbia just beind the V. A hospital. I am 34 years old with years of experence with Children of all ages. MY CPR and FIRST AID isn't current, however willing to make it current. I have 68+ credit hours in Early Childhood Eduaction with a background in special needs. I don't mind traveling with...
Lauren can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, travel, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

5.0
"Lauren has been so great to our family. She is wonderful with children. We feel so comfortable with her having our boys. I feel so lucky that we found her here. I spoke with her other references who highly recommended her as well. It's so obvious how much she cares...

Christie C.

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Tess M.


Columbia, SC

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

** I am unfortunately/fortunately leaving for the Air Force and am no longer seeking employment. Best of luck in finding the perfect caregiver for your family!** My name is Tess and I have been caring for children since, well, since I was one myself. With 3 brothers and 19 cousins on one side alone, I can't remember a time when...
Tess can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Tess was our first babysitter since having our first kiddo. She was exceptional and we recommend her with absolute confidence. She was communicative and took the lead during our interview to assuage our concerns given she was our first babysitter. If you have the...

Christopher H.

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Lotoya J.


Columbia, SC

$15-18/hr20 yrs exp

Nanny

5.0

(134)

Hired by 56 families in your neighborhood

As a nurturing and responsible childcare provider with over two decades of experience, I am committed to providing a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for children. My passion for childcare stems from my positive experiences in previous babysitting roles and my desire to positively impact children's lives. My calm...
Lotoya can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

CPR

3.0
"Lotoya is such a loving, caring, responsible, and trustworthy caregiver to my two boys. She’s very good at communication and she’s always on time when I need her. I would definitely recommend her services to anyone in need of child care."

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Portia M.


Columbia, SC

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Warrior

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello my name is Portia and I have over 18 years of experience with special needs, therefore I know the importance of having a caring, reliable and trustworthy caregiver. My specialty includes Autism, ADHD, Mental health. My care includes multi sensory tutoring, behavioral modification and ABA therapy. Contact me today for a...
5.0
"We have worked with Portia a few times over the last few months. she is wonderful. Caring, professional easy going and well trained. She is someone you can trust with your family members. Couldn't ask for a better find!"

Charlie W.

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Frances S.


Irmo, SC

$12-17/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Caregiver

I am a mother of four college age children with over 20 years of childcare experience. I have worked as a Preschool Teacher, Substitute Teacher for all grades and learning abilities, and a Special Education teacher's Assistant. I have experience babysitting and as a nanny, serving typical children as well as children and young...
Frances can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"There are not enough words to express how much Fran means to our family. She is so wonderful with our daughter and with us. She has gone above and beyond, is super flexible and dependable. At a time of big changes for our family she made the transition seamless and...

Cat C.

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Kristina T.


Cayce, SC

$12-15/hr7 yrs exp

Fun Young And Creative

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello, My name is Kristina, and I'm a senior at UOFSC studying Journalism. I have been previously employed as an afterschool teacher at Empire Gymnastics in Lexington, a summer camp counselor, as well as a child care worker at the YMCA. I have experience in caring for children with special needs. I am a non-smoker. I have my...
Kristina can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Kristina has a big heart and an immense love for children! She babysat my 2 little sisters and did a great job. One has ADHD and she handled it perfectly. She also works with kids with autism. She's very professional and polite"

Mathew H.

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Hope W.


Columbia, SC

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Fun And Responsible Sitter And New Best Friend!

Hi I'm Hope! I'm a recent graduate of the University of South Carolina where I earned my degree in Music Industry Studies! I have 10 years of experience as well as two beautiful nieces ages 3 and 6. I have experience caring for children with varying special needs and I am CPR certified in both adults and children. I can help...
Hope can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Hope is full of energy and does great with my two boys, 8 and 2, as well as our puppy and older dog. Highly recommend!"

Hannah W.

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Grace O.


Irmo, SC

$18/hr7 yrs exp

Passionate Eager To Work Caregiver

I have 7 years of caregiving experience ranging from working with special needs including autism, Down syndrome, and cerebral palsy to elderly care . Also have experience with dementia and Alzheimer's, post stroke care, and colostomy care, etc. I have experience working with both men and women and also love working with children...
Grace can also help with: Hospice services, meal prep, light cleaning, companionship, dementia, errands & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

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Summer A.


Columbia, SC

$23/hr5 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have babysat almost all my life, and have worked professionally in an afterschool setting with children and teens with special needs. I truly have a passion for working with kids and love it!
Summer can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Audrey K.


Columbia, SC

$20-27/hr8 yrs exp

Part-time Nanny/Baby-sitter/House And Personal Assistant

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I'm Audrey, a graduate from the College of Charleston with a degree in arts management. I have extensive nannying experience from high school and college, working with children of all ages, including infants, preteens, and those with special needs. I love creating fun, artistic, and educational activities that engage and...
Audrey can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
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Rebecca T.


Cayce, SC

$18-25/hr3 yrs exp

Experience Caring For Individuals With Complex Care Needs

My work with individuals with special needs began during my time in college, when I began providing respite care for a young child with significant health, cognitive, and mobility struggles. In my current position, I work directly with individuals with complex mental health profiles, as well as individuals with Autism, ADHD, and...
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Princess D.


Columbia, SC

$20-28/hr10 yrs exp

CNA

Hi my name is Princess I'm a current CNA/MA in the Rock Hill area I've over 20 years of experience work with & in the Geriatric, Dementia, & Rehabilitation community. I currently work at a skilled facility in the rock hill area. I enjoy my career & all the wonderful families I have came in contact with over the years. I have a...
My experience with special needs goes way back to years of volunteering through a hippotherapy program. I also worked through an agency that specialized in special needs care called Caregivers of the Upstate. My passion has always been helping others, so much so that I am majoring in music at the University of South Carolina,...
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Rachel G.


Columbia, SC

$16-25/hr5 yrs exp

Childcare Bio

I love spending time with children. I grew up as the older sister in the family, so caring for kids became a natural responsibility for me. I have many years of paid experience watching children from infancy to teen years while parents are away on date nights or vacations where I have been there for one day to several days...
Rachel can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Amber M.


Columbia, SC

$15-25/hr6 yrs exp

Nurse Available Some Evenings And Weekends

Hi there! Thanks for viewing. My name is Amber and I adore being around children and believe I make a great nanny because I like to read, play, and keep children occupied and learning! For the past 10 years I've been in healthcare (mental health, nursing, geriatrics) but I am stepping away from healthcare. In the past, I was a...
Amber can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, travel, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Camryn F.


Columbia, SC

$15-20/hr4 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi I'm Camryn, I am currently a sophomore at the university of South Carolina. I am a psychology major who is dreaming of working with kids specifically with kids who have special needs. I have been babysitting for what feels like forever now. I have babysat for many different families in the Charlotte area and was a nanny the...
Camryn can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Blythewood, SC

Rebecca T.

5.0

Rebecca was our boys nanny over the summer and did a great job. She attended their events, even when she was off. I would highly recommend her.

- Christina H.

Lotoya J.

5.0

My daughter loved spending time with her.

- Loni H.

Jennifer S.

5.0

Jennifer treats everyone as if they were her family she goes above and beyond my sister lives her. She has patience and is loving and caring.

- Tina L.

Frances S.

5.0

Fran has a unique ability to interact with children and adults in such a wonderful way. I worked with her first when she substituted for Teacher's aides. She could make every child smile, while setting success expectations. She made great connections with both verbal and nonverbal children. I...

- Donna G.

Lauren S.

5.0

Lauren has been so great to our family. She is wonderful with children. We feel so comfortable with her having our boys. I feel so lucky that we found her here. I spoke with her other references who highly recommended her as well. It's so obvious how much she cares and how much she knows about...

- Christie C.

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