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83 special needs caregivers are listed in Charleston, SC
The average posted rate is $17/hr as of November 2024
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years
Special needs caregivers in Charleston, SC
Grace C.
Charleston, SC
$18-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
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.
Stephanie Q.
Charleston, SC
$18-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
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.
Kellie O.
Charleston, SC
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am an Exceptional Education teacher with 22 years of experience with students with varying exceptionalities including Autism spectrum, Down Syndrome, Specific Learning Disabilities, Intellectual/Cognitive Disabilities, seizure disorders, and other various genetic disorders. I have worked with individuals with disabilities . I...
5.0
"We had Kellie hang out with our adult son with autism and he immediately loved her and so did we! I cannot wait to hire Kellie again. I get the feeling there is nothing she cannot handle and will do so with a smile!"
Marilynn M.
5.0
(2)
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: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
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...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Daniella. I pride myself in leading with integrity and compassion while nurturing and caring for families. I will always go above and beyond to ensure the enrichment and well being of the children as that always comes first.
- CPR certified
- Reliable transportation.
- Experience with all ages
- Infant...
Daniella can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Daniella is a sweet and loving girl! She is very punctual and caring."
Vanessa S.
5.0
(1)
I'd describe my personality as engaged, creative and kind! I enjoy working with kids because they see the world differently. They are so genuine and every day is an adventure- I love being along for the ride!
I have been a babysitter since 2014, and I have experience with ages 1-13, but primarily 2-7. I was also a religious...
5.0
"I hired Ari to watch my nephew and it was a great experience! She is caring, attentive, and engaging. My nephew quickly became attached to her due to her exceptional care. Highly recommend"
Care member
Stephanie R.
Charleston, SC
$20/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
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, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Stephanie is our first non-friend, a family member that we have entrusted our little one too. She is punctual and reliable. Stephanie has now taken care of our son twice during the weekend and will be sitting on a weekday also! Being first-time parents, we were...
Rosemary P.
Mikaela A.
Charleston, SC
$20-28/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have been babysitting since I was 13 years old. I recently moved and am looking for second part time job. I am working at a local hospital and am first aid and CPR certified! I have experience caring for ages newborn to preteen, and children with special needs! I look forward to hearing from you!
Mikaela can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Mikaela is great communicating and following up. She is friendly and warm and easy to talk to. We are looking forward to working more with Mikaela."
Kelly D.
5.0
(4)
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: Light cleaning, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
Early Education
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...
Care member
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I am Brianna, I genuinely look forward to the prospect of finding loving and caring families to grow with :) I am currently nannying full time 3 full days a week in the Park Cirlce area (Tuesday- Thursday) and another family downtown (Mondays & Fridays!) I'm Interested in occasional babysitting & travel nanny positions!!!...
Brianna can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Brianna is kind and punctual! She is naturally gifted with kids and my boys love her! She also makes sure they clean up after themselves! We love her!"
Care member
4.0
(1)
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: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
CNA
CPR
Special Needs Care
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.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Emily!
I have been babysitting/nannying for 15+ years. I'm currently a certified and licensed Physician Assistant, and am looking to use my free time and flexible work schedule to help local families with child care! I graduated from Clemson University in 2015 with honors, then graduated from Medical University of South...
Emily can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Emily babysat for my 3 children and we all loved her! Kids were happy, house was clean, Emily was extremely polite and I felt very secure leaving her with my 3 children. I would love to have hired her as a nanny, but we need different hours. I will absolutely use...
Elizabeth F.
5.0
(2)
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, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
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.
Priscilla K.
Charleston, SC
$20-27/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
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:
CPR
Special Needs Care
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.
I have worked with various special needs populations. I'm loving, dedicated, trustworthy and caring. I go above and beyond the call of duty to ensure the job gets done. I look forward to discussing with you your needs and how I can be of service to you and your loved ones. Thank you for your time!
Hello! My name is Rachel and I am looking for a summer nannying position. I love working with children. I have experience with all ages of children starting at 2 months. I graduated from Westfield State University with a bachelor's in Special Education along with a MA Teaching License. I currently work in the Newton Public...
I have over 3 years of experience being a Pediatric/Cardiac ICU registered nurse where I work daily with children with CHD, feeding tubes, T1 diabetes, seizure disorders, developmental disorders, etc. I absolutely love my job and I feel so thankful to be able to take care of kiddos, however, recently I have become interested in...
Hey there! My name is Paige and I just moved to the area from Boston, where I recently graduated with my doctorate in occupational therapy. When I'm not studying for the national board exam, I am riding my bike, exploring the area, or playing with my dog.
Looking for a family in need of before and/or after school care, date...
My experience working as a caregiver for individuals with special needs began in 2014 while in my undergraduate (graduated with a BA in Psychology). I began nannying these two boys, one who had Autism. He was 5 years old and not in school. During my time with him, I would teach him things that he would generally learn in school...
Riley D.
Charleston, SC
$15/hr • 1 yrs exp
Hello, my name is Riley and I am a special education major at Clemson University. I work with students who have special needs all the time in schools where I student teach. I love helping them and they bring me joy every time I spent time with them. I worked at a summer camp the past 2 summers that had children with special...
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Charleston, SC
Grace C.
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 can do to help!
- Sandy B.
Stephanie Q.
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.
Kellie O.
5.0
We had Kellie hang out with our adult son with autism and he immediately loved her and so did we! I cannot wait to hire Kellie again. I get the feeling there is nothing she cannot handle and will do so with a smile!
- Marilynn M.
Jordan S.
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 displaying professionalism. She...
- Care member
Daniella M.
5.0
Daniella is a sweet and loving girl! She is very punctual and caring.
- Vanessa S.
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Ratings for Charleston, SC special needs caregivers listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.6 / 5
Special Needs Caregivers in Charleston, SC are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 25 reviews of the 83 listed special needs caregivers.