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Find special needs caregivers in Charleston, SC that you’ll love

79 special needs caregivers are listed in Charleston, SC

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

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years

Special needs caregivers in Charleston, SC

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Grace C.


Charleston, SC

$18-20/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

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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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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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Kellie O.


Charleston, SC

$25/hr10 yrs exp

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.

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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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
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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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: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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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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, travel, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Tamera is excellent! She has been so wonderful to our family. Trusting someone with our two year old is daunting, but when you get to know Tamera, she puts you at ease. She loves spending time with our little one and he loves spending time with her. She is on time...

Laura K.

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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: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Stephanie was an amazing babysitter for us last fall for a family wedding. We used her for multiple nights. She was extremely flexible and accommodated all of our requests. Will be calling her again next time we are in Charleston."

Jorge P.

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Brianna K.


Charleston, SC

$15-20/hr7 yrs exp

Nanny

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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Bri is amazing and always has been. She started helping us with our son's care 3 years ago, and is always reliable, fun, and never shaken by toddler tantrums or attitudes. She is more than flexible and has become a great friend of our family! "

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Pamela U.


Charleston, SC

$15/hr10 yrs exp

Reliable Nanny Available

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: Travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CNA

First Aid

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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Emily B.


Charleston, SC

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Care Giver With Tons Of Experience

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:

CPR

Special Needs Care

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.

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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

CNA

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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Rachel G.


Charleston, SC

$20-25/hr6 yrs exp

Experienced Special Needs Babysitter

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...
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Caroline N.


Charleston, SC

$15-20/hr2 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver

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...
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Elise M.


Charleston, SC

$25-50/hr3 yrs exp

The Buddy RN

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...
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Caitlin B.


Charleston, SC

$22-25/hr1 yrs exp

Fun And Loving Sitter

Hi! Some of my best qualities are that I am very positive, creative and love kids. I have over 3 years of babysitting experience. I have an aunt with William Syndrome and an adorable 1-year-old niece that made me want to pursue a career in helping children. I have worked as a TA for extended schooling for kids with ASD. I am...
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Paige E.


Charleston, SC

$30-35/hr3 yrs exp

Newly Graduated Occupational Therapist

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...
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Katelyn F.


Charleston, SC

$12-20/hr3 yrs exp

MUSC OTD Student Looking To Work With Kiddos!

Hello wonderful families! My name is Katie F. and I am a current Occupational Therapy Doctorate Student at MUSC who is super passionate about working with children. I am a dependable, creative, energetic and caring person who thrives off of the energy of kiddos! I received my undergraduate degree from Appalachian State...
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Millie V.


Charleston, SC

$15-25/hr1 yrs exp

Patient, Caring Provider

I have experience working with youth with autism and other developmental disabilities in an academic setting. I also have worked with youth in a residential setting, who experience behavioral challenges and disorders. I am a very patient caring and understanding person who is eager to provide support and care for a family in...
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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Madison M.


Charleston, SC

$15-30/hr2 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver

My name is Maddie and I am a nursing student at Charleston Southern University! I have experience in special needs care, as I have cared for many special needs patients in the hospital. I have also provided full care for an 18-year-old with cerebral palsy for over a year and a half. This job included changing, feeding, bathing,...

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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.

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.

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

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Ratings for Charleston, SC special needs caregivers listed on Care.com

Average Rating4.5 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in Charleston, SC are rated 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 22 reviews of the 79 listed special needs caregivers.