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54 special needs caregivers are listed in Cottageville, SC

The average posted rate is $21/hr as of March 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years

Special needs caregivers in Cottageville, SC

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Karen S.


Cottageville, SC

$15-35/hr • 7 yrs exp

Child Care/Date Nights

5.0

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Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

Hi my name is Karen and my husband transfer from Holloman AFB to JB Charleston December 2019. I have 15 years children's ministry experienced and recently had the privilege of serving students for 2. 5 yrs. at the New Mexico School For The Blind & Visually Impaired as well as Families in Goose Creek, Moncks Corner, Summerville...
Karen can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Mrs. Karen is a true gem. As a SAHM, leaving my two children in the hands of anyone else is stressful. The decision was easy after a meet and greet and how transparent Karen is with wanting you to truly know her and be comfortable entrusting her with your kiddos....

Destiny M.

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Melissa H.


Cottageville, SC

$28-30/hr • 5 yrs exp

Children Have A Special Place In My Heart

I took care of my sister-in-law for 19 years. They have down syndrome. She had a shunt in her chest that I had to administer medication through for almost a year took her to all her doctors appointments at MUSC she lived to be 37 years old and the doctors told us she would only live to be five. She passed away from congestive...
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Megan R.


Summerville, SC

$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Caring, Crafty And Energetic!!!

My name is Megan, I am a 27-year-old event planner living in Summerville! I have taken care of children in many different capacities throughout my life. In high school, I nannied for several families with children ages 3 months to 13 years. While in college, I worked as a classroom assistant at a childcare center and a teacher...
Megan can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Megan is a responsible and reliable individual. She's very creative and just fun to be around. She lights up a room when she walks in."

Heidi R.

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Shelby B.


Summerville, SC

$22-40/hr • 10 yrs exp

Fun, Imaginative Nanny/Babysitter!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! My background includes working as a therapist to children on the autism spectrum as a Behavioral Therapist in the Berkeley County School District, as well as, being a Registered Behavior Technician for multiple in home therapy companies. I've also worked as a nanny, tutor, behavioral care instructor, mentor to troubled...
Shelby can also help with: Meal prep, travel, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Shelby has helped us with our twins since they were 1. They are now almost 6 and Shelby has supported us in a role of full time nanny, after school pickup and caregiver, and babysitter. We couldn't be happier with Shelby and we trust her completely with our...

Jonathan H.

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Lila C.


Summerville, SC

$20/hr • 7 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: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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...

Care member

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Logan C.


Summerville, SC

$10-30/hr • 5 yrs exp

Elementary School Teacher Looking For Part-Time Work, Red Cross CPR Certified

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I am a former kindergarten assistant teacher looking for covid-friendly private tutoring work or childcare positions. I speak Spanish and can teach it too! I have five years of teaching experience, including six months as a Special Needs Assistant. I am fully certified by the American Red Cross in Adult and Pediatric First Aid,...
Logan can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, travel, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Logan has been so extremely helpful and I am glad I hired him. He is definitely dependable and on time and makes a point of knowing what is needed to be done. Plus the kids have fun with him. I have girls and was hesitant to hire a male caregiver but he is...

Linda S.

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Shakirah B.


Summerville, SC

$15-20/hr • 4 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, live-in home care, dementia, home modification, respite care, hospice services & 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/hr • 10 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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Lily M.


Summerville, SC

$16-22/hr • 3 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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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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Lauren S.


Summerville, SC

$20-26/hr • 10 yrs exp

As a mom of 4 I have a lot of experience with children! I am medically trained in CPR and have also worked with children who have special needs. I promise to care for your children as I care for my own! I have worked in the medical field for 14 years and now I'm a stay at home mom looking to help other parents out as I know it...
Lauren can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

CNA

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Madisyn J.


Summerville, SC

$16-20/hr • 5 yrs exp

Everyone Deserves Compassion And Care. Let Me Be That Caregiver To Show Your Loved One That!

Hello! My name is Madisyn, I've been in this field of work since I was 18 years old. I started working in this industry due to my pappy who was in hospice care and I saw how they treated him and I wanted to make sure every elderly I take care of gets the best care and compassion they can get while being in my care. I have worked...
Madisyn can also help with: Light cleaning, dementia, errands, meal prep, companionship, home modification & more
Skills:

CPR

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Ashley C.


Summerville, SC

$8-20/hr • 10 yrs exp

I've been doing caregiving and direct support for over 10 plus years I work at The Board of Disabilities for Special Needs for 10 years and I've done private caring duty since 2015
Ashley can also help with: Meal prep, live-in home care, light cleaning, transportation, errands
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Lynn J.


Summerville, SC

$23-35/hr • 10 yrs exp

An Enthusiastic Professional Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

A proven professional with over 30! years of experience caring for average developing children and children with special needs in various settings. Childcare is my passion. I am a mother of 2 grown children and grandmother of 2 boys. If you're looking for a tender compassionate and educated caregiver then I'm your person.
Lynn can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

Special Needs Care

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Towela N.


Summerville, SC

$25-30/hr • 5 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hey, I'm a CNA/STNA with over 5 years of experience in Alzheimer's Dementia care and more. I am CPR trained too and looking forward to take care of your loved ones. I'm fully vaccinated.
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Taylor F.


Summerville, SC

$15-20/hr • 5 yrs exp

I love working with special needs individuals, and children! I currently work as an SLP-A at an elementary and middle school during the week, so I'm looking for something after 2:30 on weekdays. Have worked with ages between 9 months-26 years.
Taylor can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

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Carrie B.


Summerville, SC

$25-40/hr • 10 yrs exp

Nanny/pick-up, House Manager, Professional Tutor

2. Hi! Seasoned Montessori teacher here, offering tutoring sessions and much more! I can come to you and I have experience with special needs. I can also help with pick up a few days a week, snack, homework, arts & crafts, and outdoor play. My experience includes preschool, elementary school, and middle school age children. Feel...
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Kathleen A.


Summerville, SC

$15-50/hr • 10 yrs exp

Babysitter / After-School Care / During The Day

I am Kathleen and I'm 29 years old. I speak fluent German because I grew up there. I have been watching kids and babies of all ages since I was about 13. I have multiple references available. I also have reliable transportation. I love kids of all ages. I enjoy playing games, arts and crafts, reading and Homework. I can cook...
Kathleen can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CNA

CPR

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Madison H.


Summerville, SC

$28/hr • 8 yrs exp

Hi! I have 2 younger brothers, so I have over 10 years of babysitting experience, but I have experience in babysitting ages 4 mo. - 19 y. o. (special needs). I also have 4 years of professional experience being a special needs caregiver. I can help with travel, grocery shopping, and any other tasks you may need. I currently...
Madison can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, travel, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning & more
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Lily M.


Summerville, SC

$12-17/hr • 1 yrs exp

I have experience with working with special needs kids as a nanny but also as a registered behavior technician. I currently work from 2-7 p.m. m-th. I am CPR certified. I have experience with developmental delays, administering medication through a G tube, autism spectrum disorder, cerebral palsy, seizures, and other medical...
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Lakesha W.


Summerville, SC

$28-50/hr • 20 yrs exp

Hello, my name is Lakesha I've been in the healthcare field for 20yrs I'm a CNA, I'm CPR certified, I have my medication certificate, I have my Covid vaccine as well.. I first started in the healthcare industry in 2004 and ever since it has become a passion of mine, I treat all of my clients with respect and give them all top...
Lakesha can also help with: Errands, dementia, hospice services, companionship, light cleaning, live-in home care & more

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Cottageville, SC

Karen S.

5.0

Mrs. Karen is a true gem. As a SAHM, leaving my two children in the hands of anyone else is stressful. The decision was easy after a meet and greet and how transparent Karen is with wanting you to truly know her and be comfortable entrusting her with your kiddos. Not only that, the kids love her! My...

- Destiny M.

Megan R.

5.0

Megan is a responsible and reliable individual. She's very creative and just fun to be around. She lights up a room when she walks in.

- Heidi R.

Shelby B.

5.0

Shelby has helped us with our twins since they were 1. They are now almost 6 and Shelby has supported us in a role of full time nanny, after school pickup and caregiver, and babysitter. We couldn't be happier with Shelby and we trust her completely with our children. Our kids love Shelby and Shelby...

- Jonathan H.

Lila C.

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 could communicate openly about our...

- Care member

Logan C.

5.0

Logan has been with us for a year now, and he is SO skilled in so many areas! He's a wonderful musician and plays the ukulele, guitar, Kalimba, and piano! He writes his own music and even made up some songs for my daughter that helped her learn to speak her name and also filled her with confidence...

- Suzanne C.

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

Average Rating5.0 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in Cottageville, SC are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 6 reviews of the 54 listed special needs caregivers.