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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: Personal care, respite care, dementia, home modification, hospice services, live-in home care & 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
"Kari was excellent! My 11 month old took to her right away. She's fantastic with children."

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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, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Diane kept our 4 year old son in the summer of 2016, we are only making a change so that he can go to a preschool with a group of kids his age, but we would definitely hire Diane again. She was very flexible in scheduling and did lots of fun activities with the...

Berry S.

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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: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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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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: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Kenzie always has a positive attitude and is very helpful! "

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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:

CNA

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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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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: Transportation, light cleaning, errands, companionship, personal care, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"We cannot say enough good things about Eliza. She is a consummate professional who is well educated and experienced in education, child care and child rearing. Eliza has a positive demeanor and an optimistic disposition about life. In the care of our boy and girl,...

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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, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"I had the pleasure of supervising Jordan for a number of years when she served as a camp counselor at our Treadwell Park Summer Day Camp. Jordan is responsible, kind, and one of the most engaging. She builds a rapport with every camper in addition to staff member...

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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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Sharon B.


Summerville, SC

$22-25/hr10 yrs exp

Part/full Time Nanny Available, Also For Some Evening/Weekend Child Care

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

BS in Elem Educ/ Early Childhood Educ WA Teacher Certificate. Many years of teaching young children/families: Preschool, Head Start, child care centers, public kindergarten. Many years Nanny in Seattle, newborns to school age, 1-3 children, children/ parents with special needs Extensive infant and toddler care...
Sharon can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

Early Education

5.0
"Shari has been absolutely wonderful with my elderly mother! Her experience with the elderly is evident and our family has been so appreciative of everything she’s done to help our mother. She’s incredibly patient and has a heart of gold. Highly recommend her!"

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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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Tamara O.


Charleston, SC

$18/hr10 yrs exp

Grand Nanny

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have experience with infants, toddlers, twins, school aged children and those with special needs. I engage children in activities to include, but not limited to, outdoor exploration, reading, and arts and crafts. I am comfortable transporting children to various activities outside of the home and have a clean driving record....
Tamara can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Gina watched our little guy from 4 months and was amazing! She was so sweet with him and he was always excited to see her. Gina was very open minded about how we wanted to do things, even being flexible with us using cloth diapers and doing research of her own...

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Ellie J.


Ladson, SC

$15-25/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: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Ellie is has been a wonderful addition to our home. She has a magical way with our daughter and an empathetic approach to our family as a whole. We wholeheartedly recommend."

Monique S.

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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: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision & 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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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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Pamela U.


Charleston, SC

$15/hr10 yrs exp

Reliable Nanny Available

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I started as a babysitter at age 14. I helped with my nephew and nieces while their parents worked. I really enjoyed the experience with them and watching them learn. I have worked with a lot of different children over the years, from newborn to teenagers. I have also taken a class on early childhood education. I had a live-in...
Pamela can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CNA

4.0
"Pam worked as a housekeeper for me. She was extremely reliable. She was able to work independently and I would consider her work to be at a higher level than most. Pam has an upbeat personality and is extremely dependable."

Porcher S.

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Stephanie R.


Charleston, SC

$20/hr3 yrs exp

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I'm Stephanie and I'm a resident at MUSC. My childcare experience consists of date-night/one-time sitting for 3 years, and spending 1 full as a full-time nanny for a child with special needs. I have worked with kids of all ages, typically ranging from 2-10. I am comfortable with light housework, making meals, getting ready...
Stephanie can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Stephanie was great looking after our 7 year old for the evening! We will definitely hire her again."

Evan S.

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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.

Mackenzie S.

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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