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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Chapel Hill, NC

The average posted rate is $17/hr as of April 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years

Special needs caregivers in Chapel Hill, NC

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Chloe S.


Chapel Hill, NC

$15/hr4 yrs exp

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Hello! My name is Chloe, and I am 19 years old. I have babysat since I was 13, from a range of all ages and genders. I have experience working with children with special needs such as autism, and selective mutism, as well. I love to help out around the house with cooking and cleaning, and I love doing arts and crafts and...
Chloe can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

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Erin F.


Chapel Hill, NC

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver Available

Hi, I'm Erin! Mom to a 1-year-old boy. I have experience nannying, including children with special needs. I currently work Mon-Fri 8-4 p.m.
Erin can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
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Maya R.


Chapel Hill, NC

$14-50/hr6 yrs exp

Hello! Here's some info about me: - Special needs experience! My younger brother has given me the opportunity to learn and grow with children who have special needs, as he is diagnosed with autism and cerebral palsy. - Worked at ASKA (After School Karate Academy) in Wilmington during my last semester attending UNCW. Karate...
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Grace H.


Chapel Hill, NC

$20-50/hr5 yrs exp

Your Babies Are In Good Hands!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I adore kids and love spending time with them! I have been babysitting since I was 14 years old and started working in a daycare at 16. My little brother has Down syndrome so I am comfortable babysitting children with special needs as well. I have my own car, am a non-smoker, and I am CPR certified through the American Red...
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Julie S.


Chapel Hill, NC

$10-50/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny/Babysitter P/F/Oc. Times Available

I have 10+ experience working with and taking care of children. I have cared for children in their home and my own. I have cared for kids age birth - teen yrs. I have cared for kids in the general population as well as special needs. I truly enjoy taking care of and working with children. I am a safe, reliable, nurturing,...
Julie can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, travel
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Jillian H.


Chapel Hill, NC

$18-33/hr7 yrs exp

Child Care Provider And Tutorer

Hi there! My name is Jillian and I am a law student at University of North Carolina. Earlier this year, I graduated from University of Delaware with a B. S. in Neuroscience and a B. A. in English with distinction. I love children and have been providing child care services since I was a young teenager! In this time, I have...
Jillian can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

First Aid

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Kathryn M.


Chapel Hill, NC

$11-20/hr6 yrs exp

Fun, Experienced Nanny

I'm a senior at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. I grew up with 3 brothers (2 younger) and have spent many summers taking them to the pool, playing outside, creating art projects, and playing sports to keep them entertained. I have been a nanny for kids of all ages and I also have experience with children with...
Kathryn can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

Hello! I have over 10 years experience with nannying and have also worked at a special needs school. I use a "gentle parenting" approach which involves redirecting rather than scolding, actively listening to children, and valuing their thoughts and feelings. I am energetic and have experience with children ages newborn to...
Lindsay can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Pilar C.


Chapel Hill, NC

$20/hr2 yrs exp

Spring And Summer Nanny In Chapel Hill

Hello! My name is Pilar and I'm a rising senior at UNC-Chapel Hill majoring in Hispanic Studies. I have experience working as a camp counselor at Camp Shelanu in Durham in 2023. I fostered an inclusive community for Jewish campers and those with special needs and supervised cohorts of 15-20 kids in varying age groups through...
Pilar can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Devin D.


Chapel Hill, NC

$10-15/hr6 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Devin. I have childcare experience in daycare, school, and nanny settings. I have worked with all ages, and am currently holding a position as a caregiver for a young adult with special needs. I am looking for babysitting jobs on the evenings/weekends/my weekdays off. I am a writer studying English, and one day I...
Devin can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Margaret S.


Chapel Hill, NC

$15-20/hr9 yrs exp

Fun TarHeel Sitter

Hello - my name is Maggie I am 24 from Boston. I graduated from UNC in 2022 and then was a kids ski instructor in Vail, CO for 2 winters. I am back in Chapel Hill and am currently in Nursing School looking for the occasional babysitting job. I have experience with and a love for caring for children with various special needs or...
Margaret can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

Hello! My name is Harrison, a rising junior at the University of North Carolina and a member of the Varsity Men's Swimming and Diving team. I have extensive experience with children, having been the primary caretaker for my younger sister for two years during my junior and senior years of high school and the head swim coach of...
Harrison can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

I'm passionate about supporting families and providing reliable childcare. With four years of experience caring for children, I'm equipped to handle all aspects of childcare, from ensuring their safety and well-being to helping them learn and grow. I'm patient, calm, and friendly, and I communicate openly with parents about...
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Karen M.


Chapel Hill, NC

$20-35/hr9 yrs exp

Experienced Dementia Care

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have 9 years of experience. Before that, I helped care for my mother for 9 years. She was diagnosed with Alzheimer's. In my 30's I was working toward a Ph. D in Cultural Anthropology when I had to quit for personal reasons. So I feel equipped to care for people of any race, creed, education and income level. I love working one...
Karen can also help with: Dementia, meal prep, respite care, errands, personal care, light cleaning & more
I have 2 years of experience. I can help with Home Care and Respite Care. I am very patient love having conversations and I pay attention to everything the person needs wants or just wants someone to listen to them and I am a parent of a special needs child so I understand what families go through with every day decision making...
Adrain can also help with: Personal care, dementia, respite care
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CPR

Wound Care

Hi; my name is Sylvia! I just moved to Chapel Hill after graduating with a Bachelors in Psychology 2 years ago in Dallas, Texas! I am passionate about helping children with disabilities, I believe that every child should be given an opportunity to succeed. I have 2 years of experience working in behavior therapy with children...
As a caregiver, my passion is fostering children's growth and development. I can do this by providing a structured, fun and safe environment for children to learn and continue to hit key development milestones. My six years of experience have allowed me to develop patience and creativity. With a background in Early Child...
Hailey can also help with: Meal prep, travel, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Kalysta S.


Durham, NC

$15-30/hr5 yrs exp

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

4.0

(4)

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: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
5.0
"I hired Kalysta to babysit my daughter (12 year's old at the time) multiple times. Daughter adored her and she adored my daughter. Kalysta is imaginative and quick when it come to coming up with fun activities and 'play-time'. She was also great with homework...

Helena R.

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Megan P.


Carrboro, NC

$10-20/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Professional Nanny With EMT License

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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, travel, 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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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: Personal care, respite care, dementia, visiting nurse, home modification, live-in home care & more
5.0
"Audrina has provided full day care-giving for us on 4 different days. She has been reliable and punctual. She is engaging and has a calm demeanor. My partner has dementia and Parkinson's and is a fall risk. She has handled his needs very well. She seems...

Tom S.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Chapel Hill, NC

Kalysta S.

5.0

Kalysta worked for us as a caregiver for our daughter. While our daughter is on the higher functioning end of special needs, it is no light responsibility watching over her. We have seen in Kalysta an unflinching ability to take on this responsibility. Our needs were in large part logistical:...

- Michael M.

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.

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.

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

Average Rating4.8 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in Chapel Hill, NC are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 32 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.