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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Chapel Hill, NC

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

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years

Special needs caregivers in Chapel Hill, NC

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Megan P.


Carrboro, NC

$10-20/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Professional Nanny With EMT License

4.0

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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, travel, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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: Home modification, personal care, live-in home care, respite care, visiting nurse, dementia & 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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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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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: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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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Madeleine Y.


Durham, NC

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny Who's Studying Child Development + Psychology

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

[Not currently available for hire] Hi! Thanks so much for checking out my profile. I'm 25 years old, and I have 10+ years of childcare experience. In my 10 years of nannying, I have cared for newborns to 12-year-old. I have extensive experience with medically fragile and special needs children. I have experience with children...
Madeleine can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"I hired Margo to help care for my 2 month old as I was recovering from surgery and she was amazing! She cared for my son in such a compassionate and professional way. She was punctual, great at communicating and always on the look out for how to help out while she...

Laura H.

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Megan P.


Carrboro, NC

$20-35/hr10 yrs exp

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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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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Bailey P.


Hillsborough, NC

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Tutor, Caregiver

1) Completed a master's in music, with an emphasis on Suzuki pedagogy 2) Worked for two years at Kinder-care in Glastonbury, CT, a NYAC-accredited program 3) Co-taught an Early Childhood Education Suzuki-Method music class (birth-3) 4) Teach violin/viola private lessons, students ages 3-18 5) Worked for a family with a special...
Bailey can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
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Ezinne M.


Durham, NC

$25/hr1 yrs exp

Motivation to care for children with special needs including child with sickle cell disorder and autism Decision making skill Interpersonal skill Physical stamina Patience
Ezinne can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

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Antionette J.


Durham, NC

$18-20/hr6 yrs exp

Amazing Nanny Just For Your Family!!!!!

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hey , I'm Antionette , I'm an Licensed Early Childhood Educator, I have six years of early childhood education extensive training. I am very passionate in the work I do, I'm dedicated to each of my child's development. I am certified to work with children with special needs ( behavioral, and cognitive challeges). I enjoy...
Antionette can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

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Viola I.


Durham, NC

$30-50/hr10 yrs exp

Thank you in advance for taking the time to read a little more about me. I really look forward to hopefully getting to know your family. I am a gentle (semi-homeschooling) mama to a beautiful kiddo with sensory processing disorder and we are an animal loving vegetarian family here in Durham! I have my bachelors in...
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Margaret R.


Durham, NC

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Every child, every human is "wired" differently, making him our her the very unique and special human being they are. I see all children as gifts to society, therefore it is a pleasure to help each child discovers their own learning style, provide support on multiple levels to foster their growth, development and sense of self....
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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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Annabelle W.


Hillsborough, NC

$18-25/hr3 yrs exp

Cheerful

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am currently a college student studying languages, business, and vocal performance. I have 3 siblings and multiple pets! I have a lot of previous experience as a nanny and with children with special needs. I'm CPR/First Aid/AED certified as well as Lifeguard certified. I love getting outdoors, doing crafts, science activities,...
Annabelle can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Kay A.


Durham, NC

$25-30/hr3 yrs exp

Respectful, Dependable Care

I've helped care for people with dementia, been an aide to a Deaf person, and assisted a blind person with household tasks and errands.
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Lindsay S.


Durham, NC

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter, Tutor & Pet Sitter

Hello! My name is Lindsay and I am a physical therapist in Durham, NC. I grew up in Winston Salem, NC. I have both, a reliable form of transportation and a spotless driving record. I have about 10 years worth of experience caring for children of all ages and backgrounds. My mother is a preschool teacher and a nanny, so I grew up...
Lindsay can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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April H.


Durham, NC

$20-24/hr10 yrs exp

Fun, Reliable, Engaging Sitter With Years Of Experience

Hello! My name is April. I am a (late) 20-something with many years of childcare experience. For the past three years, I have worked at the NC Arboretum in Asheville as an Environmental Educator, helping to facilitate field trips, summer camps and outreach programs for kids pre school-8th grade. In addition, I have been a...
April can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

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Antionette J.


Durham, NC

$17-20/hr5 yrs exp

Patience ,Loving And Mindful Caregiver

Hey , I'm Antionette , I'm an Licensed Early Childhood Educator/Caregiver, I have six years of early childhood education and extensive training(special needs, cognitive development, behavior management, mediation administration and more). I am very passionate in the work I do, I'm dedicated to each of my my Client's development....
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Elizabeth B.


Durham, NC

$15-25/hr4 yrs exp

Hello! My name is Elizabeth and I am interested in working with you and your family. I have worked as a nanny for 4 years now and have loved every second of it. Most recently, I have been nannying two young boys, one with Down's syndrome. I loved working with them and became part of the family. I aspire to be a kindergarten...
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Jay W.


Durham, NC

$14-19/hr

Experienced Haedworking Caregiver!

I have been closely connected with working with people with special needs throughout my whole life. I have years of experience working for churches and summer camps when needed. I have always been able to form special connections, I am CPR trained and certified and ready to take on any challenge!

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Chapel Hill, NC

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.

Kelsey M.

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.

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.

Madeleine Y.

5.0

I hired Margo to help care for my 2 month old as I was recovering from surgery and she was amazing! She cared for my son in such a compassionate and professional way. She was punctual, great at communicating and always on the look out for how to help out while she was here. She is clearly an expert...

- Laura H.

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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 18 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.