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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Graham, NC
The average posted rate is $18/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years
Special needs caregivers in Graham, NC
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Lyn. I am a mature gal who has spent my life caring for people, from mom of special needs children, to each of my elderly family members as they have faced the various challenges that come with aging. I cared for my mom and mother-in-law as they battled cancer, my father as he struggled with respiratory issues, and my...
Lyn can also help with: Hospice services, meal prep, light cleaning, companionship, dementia, errands & more
5.0
"Lyn is amazing! She is so good with my long time friend. She is very knowledgeable about senior care. When just recently transitioned my friend to a memory care facility. Lyn's help & advice has been invaluable. I only hope I have some one as as wonderful as...
Patrice E.
Winifred P.
Chapel Hill, NC
$16-21/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(8)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello future families,
I enjoy babysitting part time and helping children meet their development milestones. Experience babysitting for multiple families for years. Mother of 4, a nurse (18 years as baby nurse and 6 years as school nurse). Also proud pet owner too! I also have experience with special needs children. Willing to...
Winifred can also help with: Grocery shopping, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Winifred is awesome! We've used her multiple times for sitting our 6 year old. She engages him with board games and fun crafts. And, we get texts and pictures of him throughout the evening. She's excellent! So happy we've found her!"
Stacey Q.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hi Families! My name is Lakeia, but preferred to be called Kia. I'm a lovable, active, and easygoing person. Working with children is one of my passions. Over the last 10 years, I've worked with children of all ages, from newborns to teenagers. I've worked as a Counselor, a Daycare Infant Teacher, a Mentor/Tutor, a Special Needs...
Lakeia can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, travel, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Keia is so sweet and was ready to be pulled off to play by my son immediately:) would definitely hire again!"
Megan C.
5.0
(1)
I am a fun loving Christian. I started with seniors at the age of 8 passing refreshments at a nursing home. By the age of 13 I was assisting with the care of my grandparents. I did my internship at the hospital when I was in high school and graduated with a dual diploma in allied health. I then went to work at the same nursing...
3.0
(2)
Hello, my name is Fernando and I have been a Nursing Assistant since 2010. Care giving to some extent comes naturally to me. When I was younger my great grandmother who was blind would come to visit and I would be right there by her side helping her get around. Fast Forward to 2010, I got my first job in a skilled nursing and...
5.0
"Fernando is a very caring person. He is flexible and will attempt to help the person he is caring for in the way he is instructed to and always has patience and kindness. "
Robin B.
Megan P.
Carrboro, NC
$20-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hi! When I was a student I majored in Elementary Education with a focus on Reading and Exceptional Needs. I provide the sort of loving professional care I'd wish for my own family. Combining fun with safety and learning is my specialty. I prefer outdoor activities but I'm a former children's specialist at a bookstore and more...
4.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I love children and have experience caring for newborns through teens. I have an elementary education background with focuses on special needs and also reading. Safety always come first followed by having fun while learning and playing.
I prefer outdoor activities and burning off energy with the kids, but I also love sitting...
Megan can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Megan is very dependable and honest. She gives complete devotion to any task that she undertakes. She understands the needs of all her clients and fosters a safe and loving environment at all times. I have two children and would trust them to her care anytime."
Kerri H.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been a nanny for 37years and have worked in peoples' homes as well as in day cares and preschools. I have also owned my own in home daycare and even did homeschool with my own kids for several years. I have experience with newborns-teenage children, special needs (including ADHD/ADD autistic, diabetes, feeding tubes,...
Amy can also help with: Travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Amy was wonderful with our daughter! She was so helpful to us on many levels, but especially with developmental milestones and helping us learn as new parents. She was also amazing with our furry child, and was wonderful helping around the house. She loved our...
Simone M.
Mara E.
Carrboro, NC
$25/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! My name is Mara and I have been on Care. com for 6 years now. One of my biggest joys in life is working with children. I grew up going to sleep away camp in the summers where I learned the importance of balancing fun and safety and my counselors inspired me to do good. I have experience working with kids from infancy...
Mara can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Mara is wonderful! We are so happy that she has been a part of our life for the past six months. She goes above and beyond- creates fun activities for boys to do, helps with homework and interacts/shows interest in whatever they are up to. Mara prepares...
Lisa C.
Katrina A.
Pittsboro, NC
$13-18/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Patient and loving mother of 3. 15 years experience as CNA and nanny. 15 year graduate of Durham tech community collage cna program. reliable, trustworthy and consistent. great references available. seeking to contribute my experience and nurturing care, to clients in need of assistance.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am currently NOT available to hire.
A bit about myself. I am a Mom of two. My kids were both adopted from China. They were considered special needs adoptions requiring many surgeries. They have had 29 surgeries between the two of them. They are thriving and are fantastic young people!
I have been providing childcare to...
Rhonda can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Rhonda has been such a great nanny to our son! She is caring, detail oriented, and has been so careful during the pandemic. We have loved having Rhonda with us and observing how she has helped our son develop and grow. She helps with meal preparation and laundry as...
Ciara Z.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I come from a family of 4 wild, homeschooled kids who I helped care for throughout my childhood. Consistently since I was in middle school, I have been hired by several families to babysit and/or nanny children between the ages of 0-15. Most of my experience has been in nighttime routines, after school care/homework help,...
Miasol can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"I have nothing but good things to say about Miasol. I would definitely hire her again!
If it wasn't for my job change I would still had her taking care of my son. She was very caring and patient with my son.
She's also very dependable and punctual all the time....
Las B.
Lyn S.
Whitsett, NC
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Caregiver ~ 25+ Years Of Caring For People (babies To Elderly), Pets And Everything In Between
5.0
(5)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
My life has revolved around children, pets, the very old and very young, and all things living since I can remember. I have raised, nurtured, loved, taught, cherished and cared for people in all stages of life from infants to crazy old, and I've loved every bit of it. I grew up in a home raising and caring for every domestic...
Lyn can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"She is an excellent caregiver to my Mom. So lucky to find her!"
Care member
Lakisha P.
Chapel Hill, NC
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Greetings Parents! My name is Lakisha. I am a Mother of two girls ages 14 & 6, and I have 19+ years of experience in ECE and special needs. I have worked in many high quality early childhood centers between PA and NC. I absolutely love working with children and helping them learn and grow at their own pace. The greatest reward...
Lakisha can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Very loving teacher/caregiver with a gentle, patient spirit. A real gem!!"
Jeanne W.
5.0
(7)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi guys, I'm Taylor! I am so excited to meet yall and become part of the fam!
I have 10 years of childcare experience and 6 years of special needs training . I am highly experienced with infants & multiples .
I am now a mother of 11-month-old twin boys and a 2-year-old
I am available weekdays after 3 p.m.
For F- s/s...
Taylor can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"My 12 y.o. dual-diagnosis son loves Taylor! She plays his favorite video games with him and listens to his special interests with genuine pleasure! Taylor is a rare gem! I really felt like I could relax and enjoy myself knowing that she understands our world....
Judy D.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am currently pursuing my master in social work for child and adolescent mental health counseling with a focus in art and play therapy. I am cheerful and outgoing, and am so excited to get to know your littles! I have babysat since I was 16! I have tutored several kids in art, English and math. For the past 3 years I have done...
Lily can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Lily was an exceptional caregiver to my schnoodle—we arranged that she and her partner would walk my dog weekly, so my dog was very used to them before they took her in for boarding for a week. If I could sum it up in 3 words: skill, affection, and fun."
Maura H.
Hi, I'm Erin! Mom to a 1-year-old boy. I have experience nannying, including children with special needs. I currently work Mon-Fri 8-4 p.m.
Erin can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Maya R.
Chapel Hill, NC
$14-50/hr • 6 yrs exp
Hello! Here's some info about me:
- Special needs experience! My younger brother has given me the opportunity to learn and grow with children who have special needs, as he is diagnosed with autism and cerebral palsy.
- Worked at ASKA (After School Karate Academy) in Wilmington during my last semester attending UNCW. Karate...
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
Jaya P.
Chapel Hill, NC
$10-25/hr • 6 yrs exp
Hi, I hope you're doing well. I am 25 years old and have a six years a pediatric and childcare experience with a degree in developmental psychology! I also have behavioral therapy experience working with children with special needs. I love engaging kids in educational and developmental activities through play, crafts, and...
Jaya can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
I am an experienced and compassionate caregiver. I have years of experience caring for a family member with special needs and I am passionate about all individuals receiving the quality of care they deserve. I am a graduate of UNC Chapel Hill and am currently pursuing a masters degree. I have 3 years of experience working for...
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Graham, NC
Lyn S.
5.0
Lyn exceeds our expectations and then some!!! We interviewed and hired her to help with my elderly grandmother - keeping her in a routine, being a companion to talk to, and helping with various tasks around the house related to her care. We all adore her and she's such an asset. I'd highly recommend...
- Megan S.
Winifred P.
5.0
Wonderful with our very young children. I am always confident knowing that my kids are in good hands when I have Winifred watching them.
- Erin L.
Lakeia M.
5.0
What a gem we found in Kia! She is reliable, kind, flexible, and an excellent communicator. Our toddler had a great time with Kia. She was patient with him, kept him busy + happy, and was a joy to work with. We will definitely work with her in the future!
- Erin H.
Fernando E.
5.0
Fernando is a very caring person. He is flexible and will attempt to help the person he is caring for in the way he is instructed to and always has patience and kindness.
- Robin B.
Megan P.
5.0
Megan is very dependable and honest. She gives complete devotion to any task that she undertakes. She understands the needs of all her clients and fosters a safe and loving environment at all times. I have two children and would trust them to her care anytime.
- Kerri H.
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