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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Durham, NC

The average posted rate is $18/hr as of March 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years

Special needs caregivers in Durham, NC

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Maggie M.


Durham, NC

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

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Hi! I'm Maggie. I am a registered nurse with 5+ years of emergency experience. Looking to care for 1-2 children. I am able to care for children in my home or yours. I am also experienced with special needs children both from my professional nursing career and family. I believe in educating children through a fun, playful and...
Maggie can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Brittany T.


Durham, NC

$13-18/hr6 yrs exp

Caring, Laugh-creating Babysitter!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Brittany and I am a 28-year-old female in the Durham-Chapel Hill area. I currently work in the pediatric intensive care unit at UNC! I absolutely love children, as evidenced by my passion in pediatric nursing. During high school and in my early years of college, I worked at a summer camp for children with special...
Brittany can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Gregory M.


Durham, NC

$13/hr3 yrs exp

Hello My Name Is Gregory

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'd describe my personality as fun, kind, and passionate. I like working with kids because they haven't experienced the crazy parts of life yet so as an adult in their life it gives me a chance to prepare them. It's all about leaving a lasting impact for me I'm looking for a job that is not only for a paycheck. I love working...
Gregory can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Amari D.


Durham, NC

$15-21/hr6 yrs exp

Part-Time Babysitter/Caregiver

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I'm a loving educator who will provide a safe and nurturing environment for all ages from birth to teen. I've been in this career for the past 6 years with experience. I'm CPR and first aid certified and I am licensed to teach in the state of North Carolina. Im currently a Kindergarten teacher working with children who have...
Amari can also help with: Carpooling
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Paige D.


Durham, NC

$18-50/hr5 yrs exp

All About Me!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Paige, and I recently moved to Durham from Kansas City. I currently work as an ICU Nurse at Duke. I have over five years of childcare experience with ages ranging from premature newborns to 16-year-olds. I have two years of experience working in a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. I have experience tutoring children...
Paige can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:

CNA

First Aid

CPR

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Faith S.


Durham, NC

$15-24/hr3 yrs exp

I'd describe my personality as outgoing, fun, energetic. I like working with kids because, in a sense, it heals my inner child. I feel my best when im teaching a kid, babysitting, or simply around kids. They're always a joy to be around. I'm looking for a job that is very flexible & providing a safe environment. I'm looking...
Faith can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, travel
Skills:

CPR

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Brianna S.


Durham, NC

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I'm Brianna, a dedicated personal assistant with over 10 years of experience helping families in the Triangle area simplify their lives. I specialize in managing daily tasks like light cleaning, running errands, and organizing schedules, ensuring your household runs smoothly and efficiently. My goal is to handle the...
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Angel-grace B.


Durham, NC

$25/hr8 yrs exp

Caretaker

I have years of experience working with children and elderly with all sorts of different needs. I've worked as an assistant to special needs kids, and as a caregiver to people with dementia. I used to nanny and am always helping take care of my infant niece and toddler nephew. I can assure you that whatever it is your loved one...
Angel-grace can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

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Tai H.


Durham, NC

$25-40/hr10 yrs exp

Super Nanny: Intellectually Stimulating & Reliable Care

Experienced Educator & Pet Sitter I'm a mommy with a grad degree and 10+ years of experience. I have certified expertise in working with children with special needs and English language acquisition skills. I can help with Swimming Supervision, light meal prep, and house sitting as needed.
Tai can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Lindsay S.


Durham, NC

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter, Tutor & Pet Sitter

Hello! My name is Lindsay and I am a physical therapist in Durham, NC. I grew up in Winston Salem, NC. I have both, a reliable form of transportation and a spotless driving record. I have about 10 years worth of experience caring for children of all ages and backgrounds. My mother is a preschool teacher and a nanny, so I grew up...
Lindsay can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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April H.


Durham, NC

$20-24/hr10 yrs exp

Fun, Reliable, Engaging Sitter With Years Of Experience

Hello! My name is April. I am a (late) 20-something with many years of childcare experience. For the past three years, I have worked at the NC Arboretum in Asheville as an Environmental Educator, helping to facilitate field trips, summer camps and outreach programs for kids pre school-8th grade. In addition, I have been a...
April can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

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Caroline R.


Durham, NC

$15-20/hr3 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have younger siblings, and I have grown up babysitting. I started babysitting when I was 12, so I have 6 solid years of working with kids. I have a job currently as a birthday party host at Wings Over the Rockies for children ranging from 3-12 years old. I also volunteer with a program called Recess which provides care for...
Caroline can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Ezinne M.


Durham, NC

$25/hr1 yrs exp

Motivation to care for children with special needs including child with sickle cell disorder and autism Decision making skill Interpersonal skill Physical stamina Patience
Ezinne can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:

First Aid

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Nouzha O.


Durham, NC

$22/hr10 yrs exp

Hi, my name is Nouzha and I am a CNA and medication aid. I have a lot of experience in this field, more than 20+ years and have had a lot of training. I was also a teachers assistant at public school for special need kids class for about 7 years, therefore I have a lot of experience with people with more needs.
Nouzha can also help with: Errands, meal prep, light cleaning, dementia, personal care
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

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Sheila M.


Durham, NC

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Super CNA

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello my name is Sheila M. I have been a CNA for over 35 years. I think my greatest strength is my compassion for patients. II believe my dedication to providing compassionate care and support to the patient and their loved ones makes me a qualified candidate for this. I can provide Personal care, Companionship, Medication...
Sheila can also help with: Light cleaning, companionship, dementia, errands, meal prep, hospice services & more
Skills:

CPR

Home Health Aide

CNA

Hi I'm Patricia. And I would love to have the privilege to help you take care of your child just the way you would like for him/ her to be taken care of. I'm very loving and compassionate about what I do I go above and beyond to provide the best care as possible as needed to make sure everyone is happy. U won't be disappointed....

Shannon D.


Durham, NC

$15-50/hr5 yrs exp

I have 5 years of experience. I can help with Bathing/Grooming/Hygiene and Assistive Technology/AAC.

Jane A.


Durham, NC

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Afternoon Caregiver Available

I taught a small class with a preschool aged girl who has Down syndrome. I have had extensive childcare experience and preschool teaching experience and I have the NC Childcare credentials.

Christina P.


Durham, NC

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Care For Children

I am a mom of four adult kids, two with special needs. I have experience with children of all ages and love engaging with kids. My experience with autism and seizure disorders has given me a great skill set and a calm temperament. Working with kids, and providing a safe environment for them, is very rewarding and it allows me to...
Christina can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

Lindsay J.


Durham, NC

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Full-/Part-Time Babysitter Available

Hi all! My name is Lindsay but I go by LJ. This may sound a bit cliche but I truly do love children and I always have. From ages 10-12, I volunteered at preschools and worked as a mother's helper. I then started babysitting on my own at 13. During my freshman year in high school, I frequently assisted one of the teachers in the...
Lindsay can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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

Average Rating4.7 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in Durham, NC are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 21 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.