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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Gainesville, GA

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

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years

Special needs caregivers in Gainesville, GA

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Maleah T.


Gainesville, GA

$25-50/hr • 10 yrs exp

Some Of The Best Lessons In Life Are Taught By People With Special Needs!

4.7

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I have 20 plus years experience caring for adults with developmental disabilities. I enjoy the companionship while providing the day to day care taker with respite.
5.0
"Maleah is very kind, considerate and compassionate with the people she cares for. I have had the opportunity to spend time with her and others in her care and the patience and love she shows seems to expand to others around her."

Raye B.

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Carrie H.


Gainesville, GA

$30/hr • 10 yrs exp

LPN Private Duty Nurse Available To Work With Disabled Persons Or Special Needs.

Hi! My name is Carrie. I am a seasoned LPN nurse of 38 years. I am currently licensed in the state of Georgia, CPR certified. I am fully Covid vaccinated. My areas of expertise lies in geriatric care, psych nursing and skilled nursing. I have worked as a charge nurse in both a residential rehabilitation facility as well as a...
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Sherry G.


Gainesville, GA

$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Retired Special Education Teacher

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I was a Special Education Teacher for 18 years and then Student Support Team Coordinator for 4 years. I have a passion for children with Special Needs and am encouraged by all success, goals, and accomplishments reached. I am willing to go above and beyond to provide the best care possible.
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Mia S.


Gainesville, GA

$18-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Mia and I have worked in the nursing field for over 20 years I am a very responsible person and very caring. I take pride in what I know to do best. I can perform all: -Hygiene -Bathing -Cooking -Feeding -Shopping -Exercising -Following physical therapist orders -Cleaning house when needed -Laundry -Using a Hoyer...
5.0
"Mia has worked with us for 3 years and has been an amazing sitter for my daughter. She truly enjoys hanging out with her! She assisted with bathroom needs, transferring, preparing meals and helped around the house! We were so blessed to have her and will miss her...

Ginger H.

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Becki B.


Gainesville, GA

$17-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Patient And Kind Teacher!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have taught at the primary level for 5 years and am the Mother of two extraordinary, special needs children. I am an all star with pets, both dogs and cats. In April, of last year, I was re-certified as a safe adult for children and vulnerable adults, have been background checked and fingerprinted. I am a non-smoker and...
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Chrisshuna P.


Gainesville, GA

$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'm a Certified Nursing Assistant with 13 years of experience. I have worked in hospital settings, nursing homes, assisting living homes, and home health. I'm CPR certified. Medication Aid certificated through the state of Ga. I enjoy working with elderly! I have a PASSION for the job that I do. My motto for taking care of your...
5.0
"Chrisshuna took great care of my mother. She treated my mother with kindness and respect during her recovery and was always on time and dependable."

David B.

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Elizabeth L.


Gainesville, GA

$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Georgia State Certified Pre-K Teacher Looking To Join An Incredible Family!

Hello! My name is Elizabeth, and I'm a 30-year-old, mother of one, state-of-Georgia certified teacher, and a registered behavior technician for children with speech issues. I graduated from the University of North Georgia in 2018 with a bachelors degree in Early Childhood Education, and have spent the past five years working...
Elizabeth can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"Beth was a god-send to our family! She's an extremely mature, smart, and caring young lady who took such good care of our two special needs twins. She cared for them for two years before they started Kindergarten, and if weren't for her, our boys would have been...

Carlie W.

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Becki B.


Gainesville, GA

$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Special Needs Adult And Senior Care/companionship

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I enjoy caring for and about seniors in the community and I am available for transportation to appointments, shopping, errands, laundry, light tidying up or just friendly companionship. I desire to make a families life a little easier, knowing their loved one is compassionately and professionally cared for. For the past 12...
Becki can also help with: Home modification, personal care, respite care
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Interviewed, extremely pleasant and tries to connect with client."

Laurice R.

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Karen G.


Gainesville, GA

$40-50/hr • 10 yrs exp

Special Needs Tutor

I have worked with at risk kids for over 20 years. I obtained my Orton Gillingham certification to help dyslexic students with reading. Additionally, I am experienced working with both ADHD and autistic kids from my background with Mosaic Autism services in Atlanta, GA. I have also worked with the extremely gifted at both BC...
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Brittany C.


Gainesville, GA

$10-25/hr • 2 yrs exp

Part-Time Companion

I have experience in working with Adults and children with Disabilities. My passion is Helping, and Assisting those who can't or doesn't have the ability to do for them selves.
working with teenagers and adults with developmental disabilities gave me the opportunity to serves others with love and mercy on behalf of their best. Taking care of them with details to become independently in their respective areas, found out they are able to do anything than others do,
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Jacquelynn B.


Gainesville, GA

$10-15/hr • 4 yrs exp

Able, Willing And Compassionate

I got my CNA license when I was 17 years old. My first job was working in a nursing home for patients with multiple types of disabilities, not just elderly. I am familiar with different types of lifts and transfers, bathing, and feeding. I am currently working with Home Instead but, looking for better a better opportunity...
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Lucila J.


Gainesville, GA

$20-50/hr • 10 yrs exp

I'd describe my personality as patient, attentive, caring. I like caring for people with special needs because I started caring for people with special needs in 2006 In my spare time, I like to cook, clean, walk pets
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Heather C.


Gainesville, GA

$10-20/hr • 2 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver Available

Hello! I have worked as a camp counselor for Children's Healthcare of Atlanta for 4 years now and I've done multiple camps for them working with different populations of Children with special needs and various dis-abilities. I also started a non profit student run organization at UNG for Children's Healthcare of Atlanta and we...
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Heidi Z.


Gainesville, GA

$15-30/hr • 3 yrs exp

A little bit about myself I am attending Kennesaw State University manly online to become a Pediatric Occupational Therapist.
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Lyrik W.


Gainesville, GA

$20-27/hr • 2 yrs exp

CNA

I am a CNA and I've worked with many different types of cases of people of all age groups. I can assure you you love one is in great hands .
Hello! My name is Elissa, and I have served children with special needs for as long as I can remember. My mom is a special education teacher. I helped volunteer in her classroom monthly, and I also served at the special Olympics as well. I went on field trips with her class and I also would spent my lunch breaks with the kids...
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Morgan S.


Gainesville, GA

$15-30/hr • 3 yrs exp

I love working with children who experience all different sides of life. I personally had ADHD as well as other mental health issues in my own personal life. I am very engaged in self care and recovery. I have people near and dear to my heart who experience or have children with special needs and putting a smile on their face or...
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Annah C.


Gainesville, GA

$23-30/hr • 1 yrs exp

I am a RBT by day and I am looking to fill up my schedule during some weeks by sitting. I have a degree from UNG and am applying to graduate school this year. I hope to speak with you soon!
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Haley S.


Gainesville, GA

$17-23/hr • 3 yrs exp

I am a fun, creative and energetic nanny. I have three years of experience in childcare. My experience was gained helping in a daycare, a special needs organization, as well as nannying. I also help with housekeeping, laundry and running errands as needed.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Gainesville, GA

Maleah T.

5.0

Maleah has been great. She has helped me pick-up my son from school lately and I will def hire her again! She is great with my son who is 7 and on the Autism Spectrum she knows how to engage him and I look forward to working with her again!

- Nichole R.

Mia S.

5.0

Mia has worked with us for 3 years and has been an amazing sitter for my daughter. She truly enjoys hanging out with her! She assisted with bathroom needs, transferring, preparing meals and helped around the house! We were so blessed to have her and will miss her when we move which is the only...

- Ginger H.

Chrisshuna P.

5.0

Chrisshuna took great care of my mother. She treated my mother with kindness and respect during her recovery and was always on time and dependable.

- David B.

Elizabeth L.

5.0

Both our kids grades improved dramatically after having Beth come work for us. It's not often you find someone as qualified as her who wants to be a nanny rather than in the school systems.

- Beth L.

Becki B.

5.0

Becki is one of the most nurturing people I've ever met! She's patient, kind, and empathetic, and treats others with great care.

- Theresa P.

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Ratings for Gainesville, GA special needs caregivers listed on Care.com

Average Rating4.8 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in Gainesville, GA are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 22 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.