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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Carrboro, NC

The average posted rate is $15/hr as of March 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 4 years

Special needs caregivers in Carrboro, NC

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Megan P.


Carrboro, NC

$20-35/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

(2)

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Hi! When I was a student I majored in Elementary Education with a focus on Reading and Exceptional Needs. I provide the sort of loving professional care I'd wish for my own family. Combining fun with safety and learning is my specialty. I prefer outdoor activities but I'm a former children's specialist at a bookstore and more...
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Mara E.


Carrboro, NC

$25/hr6 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi there! My name is Mara and I have been on Care. com for 6 years now. One of my biggest joys in life is working with children. I grew up going to sleep away camp in the summers where I learned the importance of balancing fun and safety and my counselors inspired me to do good. I have experience working with kids from infancy...
Mara can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Mara really helped me out with a last minute request and got me out of a bind. My girls said they thought she was really nice and had fun doing puzzles and reading books with her. Thanks again Mara. "

Ryan A.

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Megan P.


Carrboro, NC

$10-20/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Professional Nanny With EMT License

4.0

(4)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! I love children and have experience caring for newborns through teens. I have an elementary education background with focuses on special needs and also reading. Safety always come first followed by having fun while learning and playing. I prefer outdoor activities and burning off energy with the kids, but I also love sitting...
Megan can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Megan is very dependable and honest. She gives complete devotion to any task that she undertakes. She understands the needs of all her clients and fosters a safe and loving environment at all times. I have two children and would trust them to her care anytime."

Kerri H.

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Clemence N.


Carrboro, NC

$13-20/hr1 yrs exp

Special Needs Caregiver

My name is Clemence 23 years Old Non smoker. I'm a CPR and CNA Certified and taking COVID situation seriously and practice social distance. I have experience from working as senior caregiver for 15months to provide a daily care activities such as personal care, feeding, walking beside, companionship, repositioning and help with...
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Delaney B.


Carrboro, NC

$10-25/hr6 yrs exp

Special Needs Care Giver

Hello my name is Delaney, I am 18 years old and I am graduating from high school this June. I am responsible and energetic, I love crafts, make-believe, and playing outside. I am an elite swimmer so I have developed a strong structure and am very reliable. I am a PEPI teacher, which means I go to different elementary school...
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Sara K.


Carrboro, NC

$20-50/hr

Direct Support Provider

I have a love for people of all ages, and a passion for caring for and supporting them to help reach their potential. I have experience working with newborns through geriatrics.
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Alexia D.


Carrboro, NC

$15-20/hr3 yrs exp

Caregiver And Instructional Aide

I am passionate about finding ways to connect with children of all abilities and believe it is important to create an environment that meets the physical, social and emotional needs of each child in order for them to reach their full potential. I have 10+ years of experience working with children and young adults including 3...
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Jocelyn R.


Carrboro, NC

$14-22/hr2 yrs exp

Hi! I am currently a Resource Teacher in the Special Education department. I work at a middle school in Raleigh and teach math and ELA for 6th-8th grade students.
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Erin K.


Durham, NC

$3-50/hr10 yrs exp

Bilingual Social Worker Offering Pregnancy & Parent Support, Baby Care & Household Management!

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Social worker & mom! Offering family-assistant/parent companion, infant/baby caregiving, research/admin related to pregnancy, family life & parenthood, personal chef services (vegetarian, can do-GF/dairy free), pregnancy & post-birth parent companionship, household management: light tidying & errands. Experience with special...
Erin can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Erin watched our 2 young girls (6 months & 2 yrs at the time) part time x 2 months while we were transitioning with a move and new jobs. She was great with our girls, especially our 2 yr old who took very quickly to her. She was constantly engaging them in...

Charlene W.

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Audrina B.


Durham, NC

$20/hr5 yrs exp

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: Live-in home care, home modification, dementia, respite care, personal care, visiting nurse & 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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Lakisha P.


Chapel Hill, NC

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Greetings Parents! My name is Lakisha. I am a Mother of two girls ages 14 & 6, and I have 19+ years of experience in ECE and special needs. I have worked in many high quality early childhood centers between PA and NC. I absolutely love working with children and helping them learn and grow at their own pace. The greatest reward...
Lakisha can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

5.0
"Lakisha is a gem and any family who works with her is beyond lucky! She was our full time nanny for 3 kids (newborn through 5) for 2 years, and then stayed with us the following 4 years (6 total!) for periodic nannying and as a private video chat online-teacher for...

Christina M.

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Susana J.


Chapel Hill, NC

$25/hr12 yrs exp

I have lots of experience with kids any age. I'm happy to provide as many references as needed. I have taken care of kids with special needs for the last 5 years. I'm a very responsible and loving person.
Susana can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Susie took care of my 7 year old boy, she's a great addition to any family. Fed him, homework help, Dr. appointments even to football training when I couldn't make it. She's very loving and very organized, I have to say she cooks delicious and my boy loves her."

Carolina L.

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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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Kalysta S.


Durham, NC

$15-30/hr5 yrs exp

Hi! I'd Like To Help You Help Your Kids

Hey! I'm Kalysta. I recently moved to Durham for school, I am a Master's candidate at Duke and a JD candidate at the UNC School of Law. I have worked for the past three years as a caregiver for a girl with special needs. I am also a certified Guardian Ad Litem with 3 years of experience representing children in the foster...
Kalysta can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
5.0
"Kalysta is energetic and responsible. She would be a fun and safe sitter for any child."

Logan G.

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Winifred P.


Chapel Hill, NC

$16-21/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello future families, I enjoy babysitting part time and helping children meet their development milestones. Experience babysitting for multiple families for years. Mother of 4, a nurse (18 years as baby nurse and 6 years as school nurse). Also proud pet owner too! I also have experience with special needs children. Willing to...
Winifred can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Wonderful with our very young children. I am always confident knowing that my kids are in good hands when I have Winifred watching them. "

Erin L.

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Lily D.


Chapel Hill, NC

$20/hr7 yrs exp

Blossoming Creativity And Adventure Every Day!

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am currently pursuing my master in social work for child and adolescent mental health counseling with a focus in art and play therapy. I am cheerful and outgoing, and am so excited to get to know your littles! I have babysat since I was 16! I have tutored several kids in art, English and math. For the past 3 years I have done...
Lily can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Lily has provided excellent care to my two children this past school year and interacts with them with empathy while promoting an environment of calm. She has been amazingly flexible and has sought ways to proactively help my family (picking up groceries, preparing...

Jeffrey R.

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Lakeia M.


Chapel Hill, NC

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Looking For A Well-Experienced Nanny!

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

Hi Families! My name is Lakeia, but preferred to be called Kia. I'm a lovable, active, and easygoing person. Working with children is one of my passions. Over the last 10 years, I've worked with children of all ages, from newborns to teenagers. I've worked as a Counselor, a Daycare Infant Teacher, a Mentor/Tutor, a Special Needs...
Lakeia can also help with: Meal prep, travel, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"What a gem we found in Kia! She is reliable, kind, flexible, and an excellent communicator. Our toddler had a great time with Kia. She was patient with him, kept him busy + happy, and was a joy to work with. We will definitely work with her in the future!"

Erin H.

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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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Carolina H.


Durham, NC

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Professional, Reliable, And Fun Babysitting With A Licensed Nurse In Your Home Or Mine

I am a 36-year-old BSN RN with over 10 years of experience specifically in pediatric emergency nursing. I am excited to provide you with fun, professional, and reliable child care for all ages! I have experience with children with special needs, including autism and cystic fibrosis. My goal is to provide security and peace of...
Carolina can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, travel
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Carolina did a wonderful job! Would hire again in a heartbeat. She was polite, on time, very nice and definitively knew what she was doing. She and M. had a wonderful time."

Grayson L.

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Jaya P.


Chapel Hill, NC

$10-25/hr6 yrs exp

Hi, I hope you're doing well. I am 25 years old and have a six years a pediatric and childcare experience with a degree in developmental psychology! I also have behavioral therapy experience working with children with special needs. I love engaging kids in educational and developmental activities through play, crafts, and...
Jaya can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Carrboro, NC

Mara E.

5.0

Mara really helped me out with a last minute request and got me out of a bind. My girls said they thought she was really nice and had fun doing puzzles and reading books with her. Thanks again Mara.

- Ryan A.

Megan P.

5.0

Megan is very dependable and honest. She gives complete devotion to any task that she undertakes. She understands the needs of all her clients and fosters a safe and loving environment at all times. I have two children and would trust them to her care anytime.

- Kerri H.

Erin K.

5.0

We hired Erin a few months before we had our first child, and it was best decision we made as we prepared to grow our family. If I had to choose three words to describe Erin, it would be empathetic, dedicated, and thoughtful. She helped us mentally, emotionally, and physically prepare for our...

- Hannah A.

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.

Lakisha P.

5.0

Very loving teacher/caregiver with a gentle, patient spirit. A real gem!!

- Jeanne W.

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Ratings for Carrboro, NC special needs caregivers listed on Care.com

Average Rating4.6 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in Carrboro, NC are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 8 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.