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Find special needs caregivers in Durham, NC that you’ll love
63 special needs caregivers are listed in Durham, NC
The average posted rate is $19/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years
Special needs caregivers in Durham, NC
5.0
(2)
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
"Marzeter was great with my sons, who are 21 and 18, while my wife and I were away on a cruise. She was especially helpful with my special needs older son, who is on the autistic spectrum. She was sympathetic to the needs of both boys, kept peace in the house, was...
Paul R.
5.0
(2)
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
"Nicholas is our daughter's high school teacher and an incredible human. He is amazingly creative in how he understands and communicates with her, engaging her in ways no one else ever dreamed up. Whoever works with him will be so fortunate."
Ruth W.
Tamara Z.
Durham, NC
$25-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
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...
4.0
(2)
Hired by 3 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.
5.0
(1)
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.
Erin K.
Durham, NC
$3-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
Bilingual Social Worker Offering Pregnancy & Parent Support, Baby Care & Household Management!
5.0
(3)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Social worker & mom! Offering family-assistant/parent companion, infant/baby caregiving, research/admin related to pregnancy, family life & parenthood, personal chef services (vegetarian, can do-GF/dairy free), pregnancy & post-birth parent companionship, household management: light tidying & errands. Experience with special...
Erin can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Erin watched our 2 young girls (6 months & 2 yrs at the time) part time x 2 months while we were transitioning with a move and new jobs. She was great with our girls, especially our 2 yr old who took very quickly to her. She was constantly engaging them in...
Charlene W.
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: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
5.0
"I hired Kalysta to babysit my daughter (12 year's old at the time) multiple times.
Daughter adored her and she adored my daughter. Kalysta is imaginative and quick when it come to coming up with fun activities and 'play-time'. She was also great with homework...
Helena R.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
As a teacher and a caregiver, I possess many qualities that parents look for in a person caring for their children. 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 was a nanny for 2 years in NY for a family with 4...
Alyson can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Excellent! Did great with the kids (3rd graders) would hire again!"
Care member
Carolina H.
Durham, NC
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Professional, Reliable, And Fun Babysitting With A Licensed Nurse In Your Home Or Mine
5.0
(1)
I am a 36-year-old BSN RN with over 10 years of experience specifically in pediatric emergency nursing. I am excited to provide you with fun, professional, and reliable child care for all ages! I have experience with children with special needs, including autism and cystic fibrosis. My goal is to provide security and peace of...
Carolina can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Carolina did a wonderful job! Would hire again in a heartbeat. She was polite, on time, very nice and definitively knew what she was doing. She and M. had a wonderful time."
Grayson L.
5.0
(1)
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 7-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: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep
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...
Care member
Madeleine Y.
Durham, NC
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Nanny Who's Studying Child Development + Psychology
5.0
(2)
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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling
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.
Audrina B.
Durham, NC
$20/hr • 5 yrs exp
3.7
(3)
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: Respite care, home modification, visiting nurse, personal care, live-in home care, dementia & 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.
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...
Hi! I am a very reliable, patient, and creative person who has 14 years of experience caring for others as a Registered Nurse. With me, your children will receive appropriate care, and I'm willing to do additional other tasks if requested. With all my skills and experience, l'm able to provide a supervised, safe, and stable...
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...
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,...
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!
10+ years of experience in caring for individuals with learning differences, developmental/cognitive challenges, and/or medical needs as an educator and relative caregiver. Expertise in providing care for individuals on the spectrum.
Elizabeth B.
Durham, NC
$15-25/hr • 4 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...
Chinwendu A.
Durham, NC
$23-50/hr
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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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.
3.0
We hired Christie in Dec 2024 to help with our special needs adult 34 yr old daughter. She worked for us for 4 months. We released her from our employment due to not showing up for work with no notice to us. POSITIVES: Christie is very kind, caring, social and attentive to our daughter's needs....
- Beth K.
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.
Erin K.
5.0
We hired Erin a few months before we had our first child, and it was best decision we made as we prepared to grow our family. If I had to choose three words to describe Erin, it would be empathetic, dedicated, and thoughtful. She helped us mentally, emotionally, and physically prepare for our...
- Hannah A.
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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 23 reviews of the 63 listed special needs caregivers.