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Find special needs caregivers in Elgin, SC that you’ll love

60 special needs caregivers are listed in Elgin, SC

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

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 7 years

Special needs caregivers in Elgin, SC

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Lotoya J.


Columbia, SC

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Special Need Care-Giver/Kid Uber Driver

5.0

(28)

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Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hi MY Name Is Lotoya I've Been Working With Children. Through Out My Whole 15 Year's Of My Working Career. This Is Something I Have Alway's Been Passionate About. From Minor To Severe Disabilitie's. I Work With Richland One School District As A Teacher Assistant. With Special Need Kid's For The Last 9 Years I Treat These Kid's...
5.0
"She has an open, friendly, loving approach in her care giving ..my daughter was smiling and not wanting to come home after an afternoon spent with Latoya ..I am relieved to have found her ..I can get some much needed respite without worrying .."

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Portia M.


Columbia, SC

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Warrior

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello my name is Portia and I have over 18 years of experience with special needs, therefore I know the importance of having a caring, reliable and trustworthy caregiver. My specialty includes Autism, ADHD, Mental health. My care includes multi sensory tutoring, behavioral modification and ABA therapy. Contact me today for a...
5.0
"Portia learned very quickly how to help care for my quadriplegic husband. She is dependable and it's been a great help for me to have her."

Adam B.

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Hope W.


Columbia, SC

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Fun And Responsible Sitter And New Best Friend!

Hi I'm Hope! I'm a recent graduate of the University of South Carolina where I earned my degree in Music Industry Studies! I have 10 years of experience as well as two beautiful nieces ages 3 and 6. I have experience caring for children with varying special needs and I am CPR certified in both adults and children. I can help...
Hope can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Hope is full of energy and does great with my two boys, 8 and 2, as well as our puppy and older dog. Highly recommend!"

Hannah W.

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Lotoya J.


Columbia, SC

$15-18/hr20 yrs exp

Nanny

5.0

(134)

Hired by 56 families in your neighborhood

As a nurturing and responsible childcare provider with over two decades of experience, I am committed to providing a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for children. My passion for childcare stems from my positive experiences in previous babysitting roles and my desire to positively impact children's lives. My calm...
Lotoya can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Ms.LoToya is wonderful with all age children , she’s very passionate at what she does. She goes above and beyond not just for the children but for the parents. She’s a very honest and trustworthy person you can definitely count on Ms. Toya "

Care member

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Kimberly H.


Camden, SC

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced, Active, And Loving Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, I am a fun-loving, patient, responsible, honest, energetic, creative, caring, and an experienced child care provider. I am First Aid and CPR certified. I have an Early Childhood Education certification and have taken courses in Early Childhood Education. I have been a Nanny for more than 13 years, 4 years as a Teacher in...
Kimberly can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"Kimberly is an excellent nanny and all around sweet and wonderful person! I have known Kimberly for a very long time, as she cared for both of my boys. She always treated them as if they were her own and they absolutely love her. She was very dependable and...

Shelley H.

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Ainslei P.


Columbia, SC

$20-25/hr4 yrs exp

Friendly, Calm And Attentive Assistant

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I am very kind, caring and nurturing. I treat each of my clients as if they're my own family. I've worked with children and adults/seniors with a variety of ailments for several years. I am especially skilled in dementia care, mobility assistance and wound and medication management. I also provide awesome companionship to every...
5.0
"Ainslei supported me for four days during my first week of recovery after getting ACL reconstruction surgery on my knee. She was amazingly helpful, kind and nice to be around! She has a very gentle and warm energy and she was so pleasant to spend time with. She...

Julia S.

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Lauren S.


Columbia, SC

$28/hr10 yrs exp

3.5

(2)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

My name is Lauren. I live in Columbia just beind the V. A hospital. I am 34 years old with years of experence with Children of all ages. MY CPR and FIRST AID isn't current, however willing to make it current. I have 68+ credit hours in Early Childhood Eduaction with a background in special needs. I don't mind traveling with...
Lauren can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, travel, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

5.0
"Lauren has been so great to our family. She is wonderful with children. We feel so comfortable with her having our boys. I feel so lucky that we found her here. I spoke with her other references who highly recommended her as well. It's so obvious how much she cares...

Christie C.

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Amber M.


Columbia, SC

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Reliable Caregiver With A Nursing Background

Hi I'm Amber! I am looking for a part-time type of position. I have a background in mental health, nursing and about 10 years ago I did hospice caregiving, special needs, and housekeeping. I really enjoy working with seniors and believe it fits my personality well because I'm kind, patient and personable. I enjoy providing...
Amber can also help with: Companionship, errands, hospice services, dementia, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CNA

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Camryn F.


Columbia, SC

$15-20/hr4 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi I'm Camryn, I am currently a sophomore at the university of South Carolina. I am a psychology major who is dreaming of working with kids specifically with kids who have special needs. I have been babysitting for what feels like forever now. I have babysat for many different families in the Charlotte area and was a nanny the...
Camryn can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

As a dedicated and experienced childcare provider with over six years of experience, I'm passionate about nurturing children's growth and development. My journey into caregiving was fueled by my positive experiences in previous babysitting roles, where I discovered my knack for fostering a safe and stimulating environment for...
Katherine can also help with: Grocery shopping, travel, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Chiara L.


Columbia, SC

$10-15/hr2 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver

I'm a recent college graduate with two years of experience in caregiving. My previous experiences gave me exposure to working in a variety of settings with individuals with varying needs. I've worked with individuals that were very limited in movement (Muscular Dystrophy) and those who had significantly more independence...
Hi , my name is Shaquanda, I am a mother of two. I'm a patient, caring , loving and creative person. I have been in the care taking field for almost 8 years. For 4 of these years I specifically have been taking care of people with mental and physical disabilities. I help them become as independent as possible. I love to cook so...
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Maya D.


Columbia, SC

$25-50/hr7 yrs exp

Special Needs Care Provider

I have over 10 years of experience caring for the elderly as well as children. I've worked for United Cerebral Palsy and SC Mentor beginning at age 21. I have also worked for Three Rivers Behavioral Health beginning at age 18. Left in good standing with management. References are available upon request. Let me know how I can...
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Pamela K.


Columbia, SC

$18/hr10 yrs exp

Caring And Knowledgeable Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Taking care of people has been very rewarding to me. I've been doing this a long time 30 plus years enjoying every individual I come to serve. I've had the pleasure of taken care of the elderly and special need adults and children. I have a son 33 years old born with Intellectual disability and Hydrocephalus head, Cranial facial...
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Zachary D.


Columbia, SC

$20/hr1 yrs exp

Elementary Educator And Dog Lover!

Working as an elementary/middle school substitute teacher, I have plenty of experience with children from ages 4-16. I am very attentive to details when it comes to caregiving and give the level of care I would expect someone to give to one of my loved ones. I have my bachelor's degree in Biology and am currently working on...
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Lianna W.


Columbia, SC

$18/hr6 yrs exp

Hi! I'm Lianna W And Am A College Freshmen Looking For Seasonal Babysitting Jobs!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Lianna W. and I am currently a senior in college attending the University of South Carolina. I am a psychology major in hopes of working in pediatrics. I adore children and have completed numerous Child Development courses at UofSC. As a lifeguard, I received CPR and First Aid Training. I am planning on graduating...
Lianna can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Summer A.


Columbia, SC

$23/hr5 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have babysat almost all my life, and have worked professionally in an afterschool setting with children and teens with special needs. I truly have a passion for working with kids and love it!
Summer can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Cierra D.


Columbia, SC

$20/hr10 yrs exp

CNA

I have experience with preparing meals, feeding, toileting, grooming, changing briefs/undergarments, transport to doctor appointments, transport on trips, run errands, clean house. I mostly worked with dementia, Alzheimer's, disability and special needs clients, long term care, hospice, but I don't mind working with any other...
Cierra can also help with: Companionship, meal prep, hospice services, light cleaning, errands, dementia & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

CPR

CNA

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Jana B.


Columbia, SC

$14-19/hr4 yrs exp

Helper

I have worked with special needs before. I have a degree in psychology and have been a social worker. I am excellent at working with people with communication issues and spectrum disorders. I can learn quickly how to adapt to specific needs. I am also familiar with helping people with mobility issues and comfortable helping...
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Alexis C.


Columbia, SC

$21-25/hr1 yrs exp

I've had many family members with special needs and it encouraged me to help other families who are in need of trustworthy caregivers to take care of your family!

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Elgin, SC

Lotoya J.

5.0

My daughter loved spending time with her.

- Loni H.

Portia M.

5.0

Portia learned very quickly how to help care for my quadriplegic husband. She is dependable and it's been a great help for me to have her.

- Adam B.

Hope W.

5.0

Hope is full of energy and does great with my two boys, 8 and 2, as well as our puppy and older dog. Highly recommend!

- Hannah W.

Lotoya J.

3.0

Lotoya is such a loving, caring, responsible, and trustworthy caregiver to my two boys. She’s very good at communication and she’s always on time when I need her. I would definitely recommend her services to anyone in need of child care.

- Care member

Kimberly H.

5.0

Kim was an awesome nanny for our infant son! She kept our child from 5 months until he was 8 months old (prior to COVID and me being able to work from home). I am a first time mom and she was very good at reassuring me that she had things under control while I was away! Her love for my child was...

- Sarah O.

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

Average Rating5.0 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in Elgin, SC are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 8 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.