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Blair M.


Charleston AFB, SC

$10-15/hr

Respite And Habilitation

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I have been working on and off with special needs kids for around 8 years. I met my husband while we were both volunteering at the special Olympics and volunteer whenever we can! While stationed in Tucson, I was able to work as a respite and habilitation teacher with an autistic boy. I loved watching big him grow and learn and...
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Shakirah B.


Summerville, SC

$15-20/hr4 yrs exp

Compassionate

3.7

(3)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have a Outstanding track record of excellence in providing daily needs, including homemaking, cooking, dressing, bathing, transportation, Incontinence care and supplementing therapy. I deal with children, special needs (I have a little brother who has autism), disabled and seniors. Experience with Hoyer lift, Over 5 years of...
Shakirah can also help with: Home modification, hospice services, live-in home care, respite care, personal care, dementia & more
Skills:

CNA

5.0
"Shakirah Works for me when I go out of town for work every month she's a big help to my family. Mom really loves her"

Sophia C.

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Kari V.


Summerville, SC

$10-25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Kari. I owned and ran a daycare for 10 years and then became a public school teacher for 13 years. I was also a special needs respite care provider for the state of Michigan for 10 years. I am certified in CPR and First Aid. My husband and I recently moved to South Carolina and I would love to keep caring for...
5.0
"Keri was an awesome caregiver for my dog. she kept me updated on how he was doing sent pictures. My dog didn’t seem to want to go home"

Terry B.

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Diane H.


Hanahan, SC

$10-15/hr2 yrs exp

Part Time Babysitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have worked in a child care setting during my college years. I have two children, one 18 and one 23. I am looking to work with children on a part/full time basis. I love to work with children, am also interested if needed to tutor children with homework. I also have experience with special needs children.
Diane can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Diane and her husband Bill are wonderful people. They helped me out when I had no one. I would definitely use them again."

Abria Angel P.

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Alyssa W.


Charleston, SC

$18-30/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I began babysitting for friends and family at age 12. I volunteered at camp for children with special needs for 5 years, have tutored kindergarten and first grade, and spent 2 years during undergrad working in a daycare, with children ranging in age from 4 months to 4 years. In addition, I spent one full summer as a "sitter" for...
Alyssa can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Alyssa has been working with us for over 2 years now and our daughter LOVES seeing her. She is professional, always on time, and takes amazing care of our toddler. We don't leave our daughter with anyone else!"

Lauren O.

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Sara W.


Hanahan, SC

$16/hr10 yrs exp

Child Care

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I'm Sara, a 23-year-old female Child Care Aide at The NYS School for the Blind. I have 13 yrs of babysitting experience & 4 yrs working with special needs kiddos between ages 2 mos - 21 yrs. I prioritize keeping children safe and happy while their parents are away all while having fun and expanding their creativity /...
Sara can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Sara is amazing, she's very punctual and very present with my kids when she babysits. She takes the time to listen to them and teach them new things. I'm so thankful we found her as our babysitter. I would highly recommend her to any family looking for a babysitter...

Amy D.

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Mackenzie S.


Ladson, SC

$32/hr4 yrs exp

Sitter And Tutor!

I'd describe my personality as bubbly, patient, and energetic! I like working with kids because I have 5 siblings of my own and want to have my own family someday. I enjoy giving kids memorable experiences! I'm looking for a job that can make me some extra money and allow me to make a difference in our community. I started...
Mackenzie can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Kenzie is wonderful when it comes to children! She asked my daughter many questions about her likes/ spent time playing with her and keeping her entertained! My daughter loved her! "

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Stephanie Q.


Charleston, SC

$18-25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have 15 years of diverse childcare experience. This includes all ages, multiples, physical, emotional, and mental disabilities, medical issues, hectic schedules, overnight care, and everything in between. I've worked with many unique family situations, schedules, and job requirements. I love working with the special needs...
5.0
"She is patient and customizes the lessons according to the kids learning ability. She takes different approaches and applies different techniques to teach the kids. Willing to work with parent and school of the kid to make it happen for the child. "

Nandini N.

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Priscilla K.


Charleston, SC

$20-27/hr8 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! I am a senior nursing student at Charleston Southern University and have been babysitting all ages since I was 10. I use a gentle childcare approach based on your parenting style. I would love to take care of your little ones! I am certified in CPR and pediatric epilepsy. I also have experience with special needs. Please...
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Priscilla is an incredible babysitter! Not only is she extremely dependable, but she also has such a warm and magnetic personality that made our boys feel instantly comfortable in her care. We highly recommend Priscilla and will definitely be calling her to babysit...

Kelsey B.

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Lily M.


Summerville, SC

$16-22/hr3 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have been babysitting on and off for about 5 years. I worked as a full time nanny to 2 special needs brothers for a year. Those duties included taking care of the boys along with light house keeping and meal prep. Currently I am in nursing school, but only have a couple classes at a time, changing every 5 weeks. I would...
Lily can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Lily worked for us on a regular basis for a few months and did an excellent job with our kids! Even helped in our (not even) 2 year olds potty training. Always punctual and would definitely recommend her. We only had to part ways because we moved out of town."

Stephanie G.

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Eliza D.


Goose Creek, SC

$25/hr10 yrs exp

I Have A Love For People

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

**Due to a severe dog bite, I do not contract jobs with clients who have indoor pets** I have great organizational skills, I'm very patient, consistent, and dependable. I love working with special needs children. I've worked with disabled children/adults for over 35 yrs. I'm a former High School Special Education Teacher. I...
Eliza can also help with: Personal care, meal prep, transportation, companionship, errands, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Eliza is the most amazing woman! My two boys absolutely love her for the last 6 months that we needed child care until they started school. Super professional and loving. We are super lucky to have found her since she was the first person to watch our boys other...

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Lauren L.


Hanahan, SC

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello my name is Lauren. I live in Summerville SC and I would have to say I am very good with children. I have babysat all ages. All different kinds of people and I volunteered everyday working with special needs at my former High School and Elementary school. I am a very honest and loving person. I am equal to everyone and...
Lauren can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Early Education

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Jill N.


Ladson, SC

$25-28/hr7 yrs exp

Care Giver

I am a caring and enthusiastic worker with a passion for helping others. Through my experiences being a Face Painter, DJ, babysitting & substitute teacher, I always find myself coming back to jobs that involve caregiving. I believe in enjoying the work that I do, as I prioritize positivity and happiness in life!
5.0
"Very reliable and great with kids!"

Nicole M.

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Jordan S.


Charleston, SC

$20-30/hr4 yrs exp

Nanny

I started working with children in a professional setting in 2012 while volunteering at a pre-school twice a week for 6 months. Later on, I trained as a C. I. T. with Newtown Parks and Recreation to then become a camp counselor for the summers of 2019 and 2020. I worked 5 times a week, mainly with a group of 7 to 10-year-old...
Jordan can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"A very caring, patient and fun to be with babysitter, my daughter loved every second she spent with her, specially while making brownies"

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Diane H.


Hanahan, SC

$10-15/hr

Part-Time Special Needs Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My husband was a brittle juvenile diabetic. He passed away in 2010 after suffering for the last 10 years of his life with this disease. He lived with diabetes for 51 years. My son is now a diabetic as well. He is 19 presently. I was a caretaker for 10 years with my husband after his two amputations. I feel I am very qualified to...
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Ellie J.


Ladson, SC

$22-25/hr10 yrs exp

Responsible Experienced Nanny With Over 15+ Years

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Ellie and I'm 39 years old. I have been caring for children since the age of 12. I began sitting for families in the neighborhood while growing up. I treasured the interaction and relationships that I made with the children and parents; I wanted to take childcare to another level. I worked at a school in IL with...
Ellie can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Oh my gosh. Ellie is the best. She was our first nanny and made what was for a me a very difficult transition so easy. We were comfortable with her immediately as was our son. He LOVES her and so do we. Ellie is so punctual, communicative, great at playing,...

Tim A.

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Lila C.


Summerville, SC

$20/hr7 yrs exp

Energetic And Passionate Psychology Student

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I recently graduated with a BA in Psychology and minor in Spanish from Drew University in Madison, NJ, and am currently pursuing a career in Pediatric Occupational Therapy. I began babysitting at 13 and since then have had experience as a gymnastics coach, theatre/dance teacher, preschool teaching assistant, nanny and...
Lila can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Lila is simply the best. She became a part of our family, providing nurturing care for our twins (3 yrs) since we pulled them from school due to COVID. We were looking for someone who was taking significant precautions to prevent virus transmission and with whom we...

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Grace C.


Charleston, SC

$18-20/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I currently work as an Early Interventionist for BabyNet/DDSN, serving Charleston county homes, schools, and daycare centers. I am seeking additional opportunities on evenings and weekends. I also teach swimming, voice, and music lessons. I have been in Charleston for almost 5 years and have been taking care of kids of varying...
5.0
"Grace has been a true blessing. She is reliable and always going above and beyond. She understands everyone has unique abilities and is very empathetic, patient, kindhearted and also fun to spend time with. Grace communicates well and frequently asks what else she...

Sandy B.

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Antionette J.


Goose Creek, SC

$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: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

5.0
"Antionette communicates clearly, and has been very flexible to work with. Our 10 month old has been very happy in her care, and she makes sure to incorporate education in their play time each day! "

Deborah C.

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Ondreta J.


Ladson, SC

$20/hr8 yrs exp

I have experience with a number of Special needs. I have cared for close family members for over 30 years . I am available to work late evenings, over nights and weekends.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Charleston AFB, SC

Shakirah B.

5.0

Shakirah Works for me when I go out of town for work every month she's a big help to my family. Mom really loves her

- Sophia C.

Kari V.

5.0

Kari was excellent! My 11 month old took to her right away. She's fantastic with children.

- Care member

Diane H.

5.0

Diane and her husband Bill are wonderful people. They helped me out when I had no one. I would definitely use them again.

- Abria Angel P.

Alyssa W.

5.0

Alyssa has been working with us for over 2 years now and our daughter LOVES seeing her. She is professional, always on time, and takes amazing care of our toddler. We don't leave our daughter with anyone else!

- Lauren O.

Sara W.

5.0

Sara is great with the kids! Always attentive and very reliable

- Danyell M.

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