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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Durham, NC

The average posted rate is $18/hr as of November 2024

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years

Special needs caregivers in Durham, NC

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Marzeter M.


Durham, NC

$30-50/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Childcare/Nanny Provider

5.0

(2)

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a compassionate professional with several years experience working with children diagnosed with mental and physical disabilities. The age groups I have provided services are from infancy to college level. I have worked diligently for over 20 years providing, instruction, medication, therapeutic activities and vocational...
5.0
"Very responsive and professional!"

Terry W.

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Nicholas F.


Durham, NC

$15-20/hr9 yrs exp

Special Education Teacher Looking For A Second Job

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Nicholas and I am a high school special education teacher for Durham Public Schools. I teach at Riverside high school and have just finished my fifth year teaching. My experience is with individuals, ages 14 and above with significant and multiple cognitive and physical disabilities. I have experience with tube feeds,...
5.0
"Nick is a gem. I am a quadriplegic and require constant care. There is no job Nick couldn't do. He was always on time, pleasant and goal-oriented. His focus was always on me and my needs. It was hard to say goodbye when I moved from the area!"

Paul E.

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Tamara Z.


Durham, NC

$25-40/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I received my nursing degree in 2004 and my license has remained current in the state of NC, to have a current license you must have a clean background check. When given my information you will be able to view my licensure online. First and foremost I have the compassion which is needed to provide the best care for any...
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Christie B.


Durham, NC

$25-33/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver Available

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am a Certified Nursing Assistant that has worked in many different settings. I was an Adult Instructor at a Cerebral Palsy Center in Green Bay, WI. I have a wide range of home health care experiences as well. My passion is to help others with special needs. I strongly believe that everyone can become independent with the right...
5.0
"Christie is a very knowledgeable caregiver, very compassionate and great listener. She really loves what she does and it shows in the way she interacts with her clients."

Doyle Y.

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Kelsey M.


Durham, NC

$23/hr7 yrs exp

Passionate ABA Therapist For Kids Of All Ages!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Kelsey. I live in Providence and I have been an ABA therapist for about five years. I also have a brother with Asperger's, and can empathize with some of the daily struggles. I have worked with kids of all abilities as young as 18 months, up into adulthood! I understand the importance of consistency and have RBT...
5.0
"Kelsey worked with our son for a period of time in early 2023 and was incredibly effective, resourceful, and gifted at connecting with and coaching our son. We would totally hire her again!"

Karl W.

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Kalysta S.


Durham, NC

$15-30/hr5 yrs exp

Hi! I'd Like To Help You Help Your Kids

4.0

(4)

Hey! I'm Kalysta. I recently moved to Durham for school, I am a Master's candidate at Duke and a JD candidate at the UNC School of Law. I have worked for the past three years as a caregiver for a girl with special needs. I am also a certified Guardian Ad Litem with 3 years of experience representing children in the foster...
Kalysta can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
5.0
"Kalysta is energetic and responsible. She would be a fun and safe sitter for any child."

Logan G.

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Janaye S.


Durham, NC

$22-50/hr20 yrs exp

Let's Play To Learn

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

In my spare time, I like to spend time with my children. I have 2 teens and a 4-year-old that I enjoy being around and creating memories with. Before my own children, I loved reading books but as many parents know, reading for hours on end is a luxury of time many don't have. I still love reading just can't indulge as much as I...
Janaye can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning
5.0
"Janaye was just great! She came in to our home like she was a part of us with no hesitation. Our two boys absolutely loved her energy, kindness and warmth. We loved that she helped with all that is encompassing in care taking and development of our two boys. We...

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Madeleine Y.


Durham, NC

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny Who's Studying Child Development + Psychology

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

[Not currently available for hire] Hi! Thanks so much for checking out my profile. I'm 25 years old, and I have 10+ years of childcare experience. In my 10 years of nannying, I have cared for newborns to 12-year-old. I have extensive experience with medically fragile and special needs children. I have experience with children...
Madeleine can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Maddie communicated often and openly, helping me feel informed and comfortable as I transitioned back to work. She quickly became a member of our family and helped our son build up an amazing set of memories (hikes, playgrounds, petting zoos, pools, farms). They...

Kim A.

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Audrina B.


Durham, NC

$20/hr5 yrs exp

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I have worked with seniors for about 5 years now who have had dementia, special needs or just need assistance with everyday living. I assist seniors with transportation to doctors appointments, grocery shopping, running errands, cooking and preparing meals, laundry, bathing, etc. I love work and assisting seniors who need help....
Audrina can also help with: Dementia, personal care, respite care, visiting nurse, home modification, live-in home care & more
5.0
"Audrina has been amazing. Really great at learning new things on the spot and just a fun person to be around. reliable."

Abigail B.

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Alyson K.


Durham, NC

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Expert

I have 13 years of experience as a special education teacher, and 4 years of experience providing part-time and full-time in-home care for special needs children. I have my bachelors in Special Education and Elementary Education and my Masters in Curriculum and Instruction in Reading. I am very passionate about helping children...
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Kristina L.


Durham, NC

$16-21/hr2 yrs exp

Kris Special Needs

Dedicated and experienced Child Care Specialist with a passion for nurturing and educating young children. Proficient in working with children of all ages, including those with special needs. Committed to providing a safe, stimulating, and supportive environment for children to learn and grow. Skills * Child development and...
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Kristi B.


Durham, NC

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Specialized Childcare Provider

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Kristi is a specialized childcare provider who works with children with disabilities to support development through multiple therapies in the natural/home setting. Kristi has supported families, in a variety of capacities, for over 15 years. A few disabilities she has experience with include, Autism, Epilepsy, Genetic Disorders,...
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Allie L.


Durham, NC

$20-30/hr7 yrs exp

Energetic Provider For Individuals Of All Needs

I have 7 years of experience working within the ASD/special needs community professionally. I am currently in school for Occupational Therapy, and would love the chance to spend time with you loved ones. I am comfortable performing any/all care tasks, assisting with daily living, providing behavioral support and more!
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Abigail L.


Durham, NC

$19-35/hr8 yrs exp

Patient And Loving Caretaker

Hi! I am Abigail :) a Doctoral Student of Occupational Therapy at Duke University with an undergraduate degree in Human Development and Family Studies from UNC-Chapel Hill. I have 10 years of experience as a nanny and housekeeper. I am extremely passionate about children and adults with special needs. I am well experienced as a...
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Cherie D.


Durham, NC

$16-21/hr10 yrs exp

Caring, Compassionate, Communicative

Most of my experience is with children and adolescents. I have experience caring for those with various medical and mental health illnesses. I also have experience caring for those diagnosed with Autism, cognitive impairment or other developmental delays. I am confident in my ability to fulfill the responsibilities as your child...
Hi! My name is Chinwendu! I have a lot of experience caring for children and elderly people. I do not have specific experience caring for special needs, but I am very willing and eager to learn and research extensively both before and while being in your home. I personally know several people with ASD/ADHD, and they are some of...
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Elizabeth B.


Durham, NC

$15-25/hr4 yrs exp

Hello! My name is Elizabeth and I am interested in working with you and your family. I have worked as a nanny for 4 years now and have loved every second of it. Most recently, I have been nannying two young boys, one with Down's syndrome. I loved working with them and became part of the family. I aspire to be a kindergarten...
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Audrina B.


Durham, NC

$10-20/hr3 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have assisted the elderly, adults and children with special needs with daily tasks such as cooking, cleaning, taking to appointments, grocery shopping, assisting with learning, etc. I have tried other job fields years prior and they never felt fulfilling, when I begin working with those with special needs I felt fulfilled...
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Anna A.


Durham, NC

$30-40/hr10 yrs exp

Professional Caregiver

I have had many years of teaching experience with students with exceptional needs (autism, blindness, Prader Willy, hearing loss, seizures, developmental delays, emotional challenges, behavioral disabilities, learning disabilities, ADHD/ADD, grief, and more)
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Viola I.


Durham, NC

$30-50/hr10 yrs exp

Thank you in advance for taking the time to read a little more about me. I really look forward to hopefully getting to know your family. I am a gentle (semi-homeschooling) mama to a beautiful kiddo with sensory processing disorder and we are an animal loving vegetarian family here in Durham! I have my bachelors in...

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Durham, NC

Marzeter M.

5.0

Very responsive and professional!

- Terry W.

Nicholas F.

5.0

Nick is a gem. I am a quadriplegic and require constant care. There is no job Nick couldn't do. He was always on time, pleasant and goal-oriented. His focus was always on me and my needs. It was hard to say goodbye when I moved from the area!

- Paul E.

Christie B.

5.0

Christie is a very knowledgeable caregiver, very compassionate and great listener. She really loves what she does and it shows in the way she interacts with her clients.

- Doyle Y.

Kelsey M.

5.0

Kelsey worked with our son for a period of time in early 2023 and was incredibly effective, resourceful, and gifted at connecting with and coaching our son. We would totally hire her again!

- Karl W.

Kalysta S.

5.0

Kalysta worked for us as a caregiver for our daughter. While our daughter is on the higher functioning end of special needs, it is no light responsibility watching over her. We have seen in Kalysta an unflinching ability to take on this responsibility. Our needs were in large part logistical:...

- Michael M.

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

Average Rating4.6 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in Durham, NC are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 16 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.