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Find special needs caregivers in Clayton, NC that you’ll love

60 special needs caregivers are listed in Clayton, NC

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

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years

Special needs caregivers in Clayton, NC

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Sally N.


Raleigh, NC

$10-15/hr

5.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My Name is Sally, I have a lot of experience with , special needs, I have worked in group homes, and in people's home, I am trained the tube, feeding and Hoyer lift. I am a very loving person, and I do my job, with integrity and honesty. And I am very am very caring
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Neil A.


Apex, NC

$15-25/hr4 yrs exp

Special Education Teacher Specializing In Behavioral Management And Daily Living Skills

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Current SPED teacher for Wake County Public School System, assisting children and their caregivers with behavioral and learning challenges
5.0
"Neil was amazing and so helpful with my Son with sever special needs. Very trustworthy and compassionate and willing to adapt to what is asked of him for your kiddos specific needs. I would rehire him without hesitation!"

Laura D.

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Wendy M.


Willow Spring, NC

$21-23/hr6 yrs exp

Compassionate Caregiver

Hi, I am naturally a caregiver, passionate and driven to help others with empathy and dignity. Strive to create a fun and cheerful environment with positivity to make each day great. Ive always had a interest in Nutrition, Health and Wellness. I have 6 years of past experience as a CNA with an in home health service working with...
Wendy can also help with: Dementia, light cleaning, meal prep, mobility assistance, errands, companionship & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CPR

5.0
"Wendy has a heart of gold and was born to care for others, she sacrificed much to help care for our mom and be involved thru out her cancer treatment. She always gives her best to help others. She is lighthearted, funny, and a compassionate human being, anyone...

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Kadence P.


Raleigh, NC

$15-20/hr4 yrs exp

Most Fun And Responsible Sitter!

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I can help with Travel and Cooking/Meal Preparation, learning, or just watching and playing with the kids for a few hours or however long you want or need! I adore children and I am very responsible with kids, I have experience with special needs children, and most of my experience is with kids under the age of 1. I have worked...
Kadence can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"My children instantly liked her and you can trust her. Good person at heart!!"

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Kaila S.


Raleigh, NC

$14-30/hr7 yrs exp

Lively Sitter, Great With Babies

I have 7 years of experience. I can help with Grocery Shopping and Laundry. I was previously the main Infant/Toddler teacher at a daycare, I also have plenty of experience with VPK. I also have experience with special needs kids. I have experience tutoring kindergarten to 7th grade. I was in Girl Scouts for 13 years and an...
Kaila can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Lucas H.


Raleigh, NC

$50/hr10 yrs exp

Accessible Education Instructor And Coach

I worked with students in schools for 10 years as a licensed teacher, including students with orthopedic, cognitive, speech, and developmental disabilities. I am autistic, as well as ADHD, and my experience as a neurodivergent adult informs my teaching and coaching practice. I can support clients through direct instruction,...
5.0
"Lucas is a very caring and kind, patient person who has worked with children and youth with special needs. He respects families amd is gentle and compassionate. Lucas is always on time amd works hard to help any individual in any capacity. He has always been...

Karen T.

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Sarah L.


Selma, NC

$18-25/hr10 yrs exp

Fun But Also Strict Sitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have 10 years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Grocery Shopping. I have 2 special needs children myself. I love to be able to help out children and families whenever I am able. I am currently in school for elementary education.
Sarah can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Sarah was great with our 8.5 week old son!"

Heather B.

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Callie E.


Raleigh, NC

$15-25/hr8 yrs exp

Part-time Babysitter

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

I am a 22-year-old recent graduate from NC State looking for a full-time nanny position. I am enthusiastic about taking care of kids and keeping them engaged and smiling! I have eight years of experience caring for children part-time. I have spent over a year caring for a 2-year-old part-time, but I am now looking for a...
Callie can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision
5.0
"Our little one absolutely loved Callie. We had a great experience with her and would absolutely recommend!"

Crystal R.

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Erica Z.


Raleigh, NC

$10-15/hr5 yrs exp

Full-time Child Caregiver Available

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi there! I am currently a nanny and Preschool Teacher. I have experience as a nanny for a child with special needs and have been nannying for about 4 years. I've also worked at an afterschool care and summer camp, as a counselor for children from kindergarten through eighth grade. During the summer we work eight hour days which...
Erica can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

CPR

5.0
"Erica is super sweet and caring with our little one, they make the best out of their time together and he is well taken care off when Erica is around. We definitely recommend her! "

Karla A.

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Haleigh A.


Raleigh, NC

$25/hr9 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Haleigh. I am 25 years old. I have been working with kids for about 11 years now. I have worked with many different ages. I have been working in daycares for almost 6 years now with taking breaks to go back to school and other things. I currently work with special needs children in an aba clinic during the day. I...
Haleigh can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Haleigh has a genuine love for children. She has extensive experience working with preschool children in both daycare and in-home settings. She also has experience working with young children with special needs including autism and developmental delays. Haleigh...

Linda P.

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Alison P.


Raleigh, NC

$25-50/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny With Special Needs And Complex Medical Issues Available Part-Time

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I love kids. I value the wonder of watching them learn and discover new things as they develop physically, socially, and emotionally. It really does take a village to raise a child, and I'd like to be a helpful part of yours. I have a positive outlook on life. I've lived in Cary/Raleigh since 1980, attended Wake Co schools,...
5.0
"Patient, a great fit for a our family and reliable"

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Anna P.


Knightdale, NC

$23/hr7 yrs exp

Patient, Loving, Fun Nanny

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi, all! My name is Anna. I am 24 years old. I've lived in North Carolina my whole life. I have a passion for taking care of children and pets. I've been in this line of work since I was 13 years old. My first job was being a princess for children's birthday parties! I've babysat and nannied since the age of 16. My most recent...
Anna can also help with: Carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Anna is amazing! She connected so well with our 7 month old daughter and I'm sure she would be great with kids of all ages. She worked with us week in and week out for several months while we were on wait-list for daycare. She is punctual, very communicative and...

Christian M.

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Laura E.


Wendell, NC

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Professional Nanny

Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I'm Laura, and I have been joyfully working with children for over 20 years. I received my Child Development degree from Meredith College in 2002. I love caring for babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and children with special needs. I will use my training and experience teaching preschool, working in daycare centers, and...
Laura can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Laura provided care for my premature infant daughter for several months before she was strong enough to go to daycare. My daughter needed a lot of help particularly with feeding and Laura was very patient and diligent when working with her. I felt reassured leaving...

Molly K.

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Abigail L.


Raleigh, NC

$20-22/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

Hello everyone! My name is Abby, and I have 12 years of babysitting/nannying experience. In addition to caring for children aged 4 weeks to 14 years old, I also previously worked as a teacher's assistant for 3 years with kids aged 5 to 14 with emphasis on children with special needs. I also worked as a camp counselor for...
Abigail can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Abigail was great with our 2 month old. She fed & changed diapers, played with her (tummy time + picture cards) and was able to put her down for a nap. By the time I got her back she was ready for her second nap! Would definitely hire her again!"

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Nicole K.


Knightdale, NC

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

I have 10 years of experience. I can help with Travel and Swimming Supervision. in 2007 I was a perinatal technician at rex Hospital working in the newborn nursery. I loved it. I started nannying on the side, helping with infants with special needs and moms with multiples. I love watching babies, grow learning something new...
Nicole can also help with: Respite care, hospice services, errands, dementia, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Nicole has been helping my family for a few months now and I can't say enough about her. She has been wonderful helping my dad who suffers from PSP, a rare form of Parkinsons. Dad loves her, as well as the whole family. We actually feel like she's part of the...

Pepe S.

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Nicole K.


Knightdale, NC

$20-22/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

20yrs experience, I can help with Travel and Swimming Supervision. in 2007 I was a perinatal technician at rex Hospital working in the newborn nursery. I loved it. I started nannying on the side, helping with infants, special needs and moms with multiples. I love watching babies grow, learning something new every minute of the...
Nicole can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

CNA

5.0
"Nicole was very attentative to our child's needs. She was very dependable and a very hard worker. She blended well with our family. It felt like she was part of the family. She was completely trustworthy."

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Melissa Y.


Raleigh, NC

$20-50/hr5 yrs exp

The Helper You Need

I've been a teacher of students with special needs for over 20 years. I'm a licensed teacher in the state of Virginia and North Carolina. I'm also a licensed and ordained minister. I enjoy working with children and the elderly. I have worked part time in group homes and as a Chaplin in the hospital in the past.
Melissa can also help with: Transportation, meal prep, companionship, light cleaning, errands
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Janet W.


Raleigh, NC

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

I am trained in Special Needs Education to degree level. I have more than 10 years working with persons with disabilities. I have added a1 year of experience providing care to elderly people with different needs. I can help with Transportation Services and Errands/Shopping. I can work with persons with all kinds of disabilities...
Janet can also help with: Companionship, errands, meal prep, hospice services, dementia, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

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Matida S.


Raleigh, NC

$26-30/hr

Compassionate Caregiver Available For Elderly Care And Special Needs Support

Hi there! I'm Matida, and I'm excited about the opportunity to help families with their caregiving needs. With extensive experience supporting elderly family members, I bring a compassionate, patient, and organized approach to every situation. I have cared for elderly family members by helping with medication management,...
Matida can also help with: Errands, hospice services, dementia, respite care, light cleaning, meal prep & more
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Sara S.


Raleigh, NC

$15-25/hr6 yrs exp

Special Needs And Child Care

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I believe my patience, creativity, and strong understanding of child development make me a good nanny. I'm also adaptable and can effectively communicate with both children and parents. My skills include: Childcare: Feed, wash, and dress children. Care for sick children. Provide infant care, such as bottle feeding and diaper...
Sara can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Clayton, NC

Neil A.

5.0

Neil was amazing and so helpful with my Son with sever special needs. Very trustworthy and compassionate and willing to adapt to what is asked of him for your kiddos specific needs. I would rehire him without hesitation!

- Laura D.

Wendy M.

5.0

Wendy is an amazing human! Truly caring with a passion and a natural talent for connecting with people. She has worked with my son with autism for many years now. He adores her. She is patient, kind and goes with the flow. She sees him beyond his autism and is able to get on his level whenever they...

- Care member

Kadence P.

5.0

My children instantly liked her and you can trust her. Good person at heart!!

- Care member

Lucas H.

5.0

Lucas is a very caring and kind, patient person who has worked with children and youth with special needs. He respects families amd is gentle and compassionate. Lucas is always on time amd works hard to help any individual in any capacity. He has always been responsible and dependable and families...

- Karen T.

Sarah L.

5.0

Sarah was great with our 8.5 week old son!

- Heather B.

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Ratings for Clayton, NC special needs caregivers listed on Care.com

Average Rating4.6 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in Clayton, NC are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 27 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.