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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Fountain Inn, SC

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

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 7 years

Special needs caregivers in Fountain Inn, SC

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Patty R.


Piedmont, SC

$15-23/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs

5.0

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I have 25 plus years experience with Meditations and the Elderly, Toddlers and Young Adults in HOSPICE, Terminal 4 Types of Dementia, Alzheimer. Parkinson's Diseases, Kidney Disease with Dialysis, Ports an also Portals, COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease), Down Syndrome, Muscular Dystrophy, Trachea Care , G - Tube with...
5.0
"Patty is very loving and caring to me. She is very knowledgeable of prescriptions, and compounded one of my prescriptions. Would hire her again!"

Beth H.

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Krista S.


Duncan, SC

$12-20/hr10 yrs exp

A Mom Who Will Genuinely Care For Your Kiddos!

My goal is to help other parents out, with peace of mind! As a mom myself, I know how scary it can be to find someone you trust, to care for your child without you around! I have over 10 years experience as a full time nanny, and as needed babysitter. In my own home, and in theirs. I have cared for children from newborn, to...
Krista can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep
5.0
"Krista has been amazing with my kids! She is very interactive with them and doesn’t miss a beat! "

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Catherine N.


Belton, SC

$13-18/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Have raised 4 children and 5 grandchildren. Worked with special needs children and volunteer for special olympics 5 years. Was a babysitter off and on for 15 years. I have CNA experience and worked as a caregiver 20+ years. Would love to have the opportunity to watch your child(ren)
Catherine can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, travel, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

CNA

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Kathy is amazing! She kept up with my 5, 12, and 17 year old each in their own way, took them to the movies and they had such an amazing time. She is dependable and communicative. I would definitely hire her again "

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Jillian M.


Greenville, SC

$15-20/hr2 yrs exp

I first got introduced into the world of special needs when I was 8. We had friends with two non-verbal sons my age and I would hang out with them when our families would spend time together. When I was 11, I was asked to volunteer in a special education classroom and throughout the rest of my middle/high school career I had at...
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Jennifer C.


Greenville, SC

$23-40/hr10 yrs exp

I worked at a school for children with exceptional abilities and needs for over 11 years . While working there I learned tips and tricks for sensory, OT, PT, ST, and more. I also have experience with ABA.
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Mikayla R.


Laurens, SC

$13-16/hr5 yrs exp

Special Needs Caregiver

Hi, I'm Mikayla, I have been a caregiver for 5 years now. I have experience with many different ages and special needs individuals. I truly love working with children and watching them grow. I am CPR certified. I am a non-smoker. I am willing to help with laundry, light housekeeping etc. I am comfortable with pets. I have my own...
5.0
"Mikayla was very consistent and caring for our son Little Brian. She was always on time and was reliable. "

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Mikayla R.


Laurens, SC

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Loving Sitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm Mikayla, I have been a caregiver for over7 years now. I have experience with many different ages and special needs individuals. I live in Laurens sc with my husband, he is a fire fighter.
Mikayla can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping, travel, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"I have 4 rowdy young boys and she was great with them. I'm always afraid they will overwhelm the sitters and she's always seemed to handle them well."

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Jillian M.


Greenville, SC

$22-25/hr5 yrs exp

Hello!

Hi, I'm Jill! I have a degree in Education Studies and a minor in Special Education. Up until my final semester of school, I was studying moderate/intensive special education. I have had experience with individuals with special needs (ages 3-70 years) since I was 11. Most of my experience is with individuals with behavioral...
Jillian can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"Jillian has influenced my life for the better, along with the children's lives she touched."

Jordan D.

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Marissa A.


Duncan, SC

$15-20/hr4 yrs exp

Part Time Help

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have worked in health care for about 4 years, as well as have a history in babysitting. I'm currently a graduate student for an occupational therapy program and I'm interested in part-time work. Great background of working with individuals of all abilities and needs. Flexible and patient.
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Zoe A.


Greenville, SC

$10-30/hr2 yrs exp

ABA Therapist/RBT

I am working on becoming a registered behavior technician. I worked with children on the spectrum for almost 2 years using ABA therapy at a private company. I was in charge of working one on one with the children, implanting special programs, doing crafts and games, homework help, and much more.
4.0
"Zoe is a pleasure to be around. She loves the kids and can relate to them very well. Zoe tries to make everything fun for the kids even when it is actually work. "

Lois R.

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Dana M.


Pelzer, SC

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Full-Time Caregiver Available, I Am Very Good With Younger Children, Infant-5 Also Older Children

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello, My name is Dana I am 29 years old, I have been keeping children since the age of 15. I have experience with children of all ages including newborns, multiples and families with up to 5 children, I love them all! I am loving and kind and have a very strong natural mothering instinct, I can stay calm in almost any...
Dana can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

CNA

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"She was sweet and energetic. My toddler seemed very content with her. I would definitely recommend her! "

Monica S.

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Lyndsey C.


Greenville, SC

$18-33/hr8 yrs exp

Super Cool And Fun-loving Sitter

Hired by 13 families in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm Lyndsey! I am a childcare professional with 8 years' experience working at a daycare and 3 years serving families as a nanny. That experience includes teaching/mentoring/tutoring, cooking(I've worked under a few amazing chefs:), cleaning/sanitizing, potty training, laundry/most household chores, driving children to...
Lyndsey can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Lyndsey was awesome! we would use her again for sure!"

Brandon W.

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Lindsey D.


Piedmont, SC

$10-20/hr2 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver

Hello, I'm Lindsey! I have a passion for working with the elderly and or those who are limited because of a disability or recovering from surgery. I have about 5 years of past experience working with many elderly people as well as with an 5-year-old boy as his babysitter and in school autistic aide. In the past, I worked as a...
5.0
"Lindsey is a bright, kind, compassionate young lady. She is a servant-leader. I have known Lindsey for several years."

Michael C.

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Cynthia C.


Greenville, SC

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Elder Caregiver With Special Needs Experience Seeks A Part-Time Work

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, I'm writing in response to your search for a nanny. I have more than 11 years experience and I am skilled with newborns, toddlers, multiples, middle school children, pre-teens, and the physically disabled. Much of my experience is with special needs families and includes Type-1 Diabetes, Speech Impairment, ADD, ADHD...
5.0
"Cynthia cared for our infant from 3 months to 1 year. She is an excellent communicator and helped me out around the house with chores—which was a lifesaver for a working mom! She truly cared for our son and was always making him giggle! We would rehire Cynthia. "

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Micah A.


Greenville, SC

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello there! My name is Micah and I'm seeking a position as a full time nanny! I have over 10 years of babysitting experience, spent 2 years nannying for a family in Greenville, spent three semesters doing internships in elementary schools during college, and I have been working with children with special needs for 7 years as a...
Micah can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"We are very picky when it comes to who we allow to keep our baby and who we allow in our house unsupervised due to my husband coaching for Clemson. With that being said, we've never had a second thought about having Micah A. watch our 9-month-old in our home....

Ashleigh C.

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Teresa C.


Mauldin, SC

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver/Support Provider

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have worked in the field of disabilities and special needs for 30 years. This has included residential care homes for adults, case management for children, and in a quality assurance role. I have also provide respite care for children and adults. I've had specialized ASD training through the Autism Division. Additionally, I...
5.0
"We hired Teresa to help us part-time during work days in our home with our three year old son who has autism. It was the first time we had ever hired someone that we didn't know, but became immediately comfortable with her. Teresa is very patient and great with our...

Courtney F.

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Amy S.


Moore, SC

$10-20/hr7 yrs exp

Childcare

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a mother of 20-year-old twins. I have been a Sunday School teacher for all age children, a Girl Scout Leader for 5 years. I ran a home care business for one year taking care of children from age 6 months to 4 years old. My experience has been caring for school age children before and after school, helping with virtual...
Amy can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
5.0
"She was very caring. And she even made my daughter a cute little blanket. Would highly recommend."

Crystal D.

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Alison D.


Greenville, SC

$18-30/hr2 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a speech pathologist with experience working with children aged birth - 15 years old in the outpatient and educational settings.
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Carson C.


Greenville, SC

$13-20/hr4 yrs exp

I'm passionate about caring for young minds and making a positive impact on their lives. With four years of experience, I am adept at caring for children of all ages, from infants to preteens. I believe in creating a nurturing and safe environment where children can learn, play, and grow. I'm known for my patience, warmth, and...
Carson can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:

CNA

CPR

First Aid

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Alexis F.


Greenville, SC

$10-50/hr4 yrs exp

Hi! I am a current student at the university of Georgia hoping to make some extra money over the summer. I have been consistently babysitting for the last 5 years and served as a nanny my junior and senior year of highschool. I also have experience with pets and individuals with special needs. I'd describe my personality as...

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Fountain Inn, SC

Patty R.

5.0

Patty only worked for us 2 & a half nights, but she was a lifesaver! She gave us so much helpful information it was mind blowing. She really fit in with our family & my brother really liked having her there. I slept better knowing my brother was in Patty's care. I will try to hire her again if I...

- Thomas S.

Krista S.

5.0

So grateful that we found Krista. She is awesome with our son!

- Care member

Catherine N.

5.0

Kathy is amazing! She kept up with my 5, 12, and 17 year old each in their own way, took them to the movies and they had such an amazing time. She is dependable and communicative. I would definitely hire her again

- Care member

Mikayla R.

5.0

Mikayla was very consistent and caring for our son Little Brian. She was always on time and was reliable.

- Care member

Mikayla R.

5.0

Mikayla is so great with our 2.5 year old! She is incredibly sweet and very patient. Highly recommend

- Care member

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

Average Rating4.0 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in Fountain Inn, SC are rated 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 7 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.