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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Irmo, SC

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

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 9 years

Special needs caregivers in Irmo, SC

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Frances S.


Irmo, SC

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver

5.0

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I am an experienced nanny and babysitter, serving typical children as well as special needs children and adults. I also pet sit and house sit. I have experience as a Nanny, Personal Care Assistant, Preschool Teacher, a Substitute Teacher for all grades and learning abilities, and a Special Education teacher's Assistant. I have...
5.0
"Fran has a unique ability to interact with children and adults in such a wonderful way. I worked with her first when she substituted for Teacher's aides. She could make every child smile, while setting success expectations. She made great connections with both...

Donna G.

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Frances S.


Irmo, SC

$12-17/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Caregiver

I am a mother of four college age children with over 20 years of childcare experience. I have worked as a Preschool Teacher, Substitute Teacher for all grades and learning abilities, and a Special Education teacher's Assistant. I have experience babysitting and as a nanny, serving typical children as well as children and young...
Frances can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"There are not enough words to express how much Fran means to our family. She is so wonderful with our daughter and with us. She has gone above and beyond, is super flexible and dependable. At a time of big changes for our family she made the transition seamless and...

Cat C.

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Priscilla G.


Irmo, SC

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Elementary Special Education Teacher For Tutoriing

Most of my experience has been in Special Education classrooms with children on the Autism Spectrum. I have a great deal of experience with Behavior Modification from working with numerous behaviorists in my district. I've also work in Language Learning Disability classroom. Currently, I work as a In-Class Resource Room teacher...
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Grace O.


Irmo, SC

$18/hr7 yrs exp

Passionate Eager To Work Caregiver

I have 7 years of caregiving experience ranging from working with special needs including autism, Down syndrome, and cerebral palsy to elderly care . Also have experience with dementia and Alzheimer's, post stroke care, and colostomy care, etc. I have experience working with both men and women and also love working with children...
Grace can also help with: Dementia, errands, hospice services, companionship, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

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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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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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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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Katrina B.


Columbia, SC

$10-25/hr3 yrs exp

I have over a decade of experience caring for children between having 2 kids of my own (my oldest is special needs), caring for nieces and nephews, caring for friends children and helping at a few different daycare since I was in high school.
Katrina can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, travel, grocery shopping
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Pamela K.


Columbia, SC

$15-18/hr10 yrs exp

Reliable And Caring

Hi I'm a reliable mom of two young men. I've been working with special need individuals and the elderly for over 20 years. I have a compassion for what I do and I take my job serious. I'm very outgoing and will take on new experiences when it arrives. It's been so rewarding taking care of others and meeting new people.
Pamela can also help with: Light cleaning, respite care, errands, transportation, meal prep, dementia & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

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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, errands, meal prep, light cleaning, dementia, hospice services & more
Skills:

CNA

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

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Teska T.


Columbia, SC

$10-15/hr

Personal Care Assistant Looking For Part-time Work

I have always had big heart for the elderly although I no longer work with them. I did spend two years learning about them while taking a CNA course and upon graduation, I became a Certified Nursing Assistant. That instantly changed because I went off to school to further my education. After graduation, although my focus wasn't...
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Summer A.


Columbia, SC

$15-25/hr1 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver Available

Hi! I have worked with children and teens with special needs in a therapeutic recreational after school setting for 6+ years. I love it and truly have a passion for it. I have medical background as a former CNA, and I am a behavioral technician! Please reach out if you have any questions at all.
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...
Hello all, I am currently an OTR student at a local university while working a pediatric clinic. I have a Bachelors in Psychology & over 1000 hours of experience with several mental disabilities including: Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, ADHD, autism, learning disabilities and several others. Please help me grow in my field by...
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Elizabeth R.


Columbia, SC

$15-25/hr7 yrs exp

Elizabeth R.

Hi! I'm Elizabeth, and I have 7+ years of babysitting experience including 3 summers spent as a nanny. I have an undergraduate degree in psychology, and I'm currently earning my MA in behavior analysis. I am comfortable working with clients of all ages and abilities including those with special needs. Professionally, I have 2...
Elizabeth can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Rachel G.


Columbia, SC

$16-25/hr5 yrs exp

Childcare Bio

I love spending time with children. I grew up as the older sister in the family, so caring for kids became a natural responsibility for me. I have many years of paid experience watching children from infancy to teen years while parents are away on date nights or vacations where I have been there for one day to several days...
Rachel can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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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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Robert C.


Chapin, SC

$12-20/hr5 yrs exp

Fun, Active Sitter

Father of an 11-year-old, looking to help out a local family with their sitting needs. Enjoy being active and having fun with kids, including playing outside. Non-smoker, comfortable with pets, and have my own car. I would be happy to assist with homework and sports practice. I have experience in teaching, coaching, and watching...
Robert can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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D'arion J.


Columbia, SC

$11-16/hr2 yrs exp

Blooming Babysitter

Hello! My name is D'Arion! I am a senior in college. Fulfilling a major in psychology with a minor in criminal justice! I aim to be a therapist. Since high school, I've worked with special needs kids as well as younger kids. I always babysit my nieces & nephews so although I don't have much paid experience, I love kids and will...
D'arion can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

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Betty D.


Columbia, SC

$18-50/hr3 yrs exp

Perfect Care

I am a highly qualified, certified nurse assistant. I have more than 15 years experience in healthcare and caring for patients in every age group. I also have several years of experience and behavioral healthcare in both children and adults. I'm highly motivated and dependable and I love people. I'd describe my personality as...

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Irmo, SC

Frances S.

5.0

Fran has a unique ability to interact with children and adults in such a wonderful way. I worked with her first when she substituted for Teacher's aides. She could make every child smile, while setting success expectations. She made great connections with both verbal and nonverbal children. I...

- Donna G.

Frances S.

5.0

Fran was our nanny for our 2 boys for 2.5 years, and she became part of our family! She is absolutely wonderful with our boys and would go over and beyond to care for them and do fun activities. She is kind & compassionate, hard working, intelligent and the daily communication she provided was...

- Devin B.

Ainslei P.

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 helped me with meal prep, medication,...

- Julia S.

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.

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