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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Irmo, SC

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

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 7 years

Special needs caregivers in Irmo, SC

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Frances S.


Irmo, SC

$20/hr • 10 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/hr • 10 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: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Fran is a caring nanny with the patience required to do this job. My kids love her. She is fun, she will run errands, cook kid friendly meals, take my kids to the park or zoo, pick up from school, and more. I highly recommend her."

Elizabeth C.

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Priscilla G.


Irmo, SC

$25-35/hr • 10 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...
Hello! I have been working with special needs children for about 3 years! I am working towards my early child education degree then will continue in getting my masters in special education !
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Grace O.


Irmo, SC

$18/hr • 7 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: Meal prep, dementia, light cleaning, companionship, errands, hospice services & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

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Ainslei P.


Columbia, SC

$20-25/hr • 4 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/hr • 10 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
"We have worked with Portia a few times over the last few months. she is wonderful. Caring, professional easy going and well trained. She is someone you can trust with your family members. Couldn't ask for a better find!"

Charlie W.

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Katrina B.


Columbia, SC

$10-25/hr • 3 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: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Summer A.


Columbia, SC

$23/hr • 5 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: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Cierra D.


Columbia, SC

$20/hr • 10 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: Dementia, companionship, light cleaning, errands, meal prep, hospice services & more
Skills:

CNA

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

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Summer A.


Columbia, SC

$15-25/hr • 1 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.
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Shaquanda T.


Columbia, SC

$18-25/hr • 5 yrs exp

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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Rachel G.


Columbia, SC

$18-25/hr • 5 yrs exp

Childcare Bio

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

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, working full-time, or on vacations where I have been there for one...
Rachel can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Robert C.


Chapin, SC

$12-20/hr • 5 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: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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D'arion J.


Columbia, SC

$11-16/hr • 2 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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

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Betty D.


Columbia, SC

$18-50/hr • 3 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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Jana B.


Columbia, SC

$14-19/hr • 4 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...

Cheryl R.


Columbia, SC

$13-18/hr • 10 yrs exp

Ms. Cheryl

I've worked with special needs children for over 20 years. I've had an child until she was 21 years old.
Cheryl can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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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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