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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Johns Island, SC

The average posted rate is $19/hr as of April 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 9 years

Special needs caregivers in Johns Island, SC

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Katherine H.


Johns Island, SC

$15-20/hr • 7 yrs exp

Part-time Babysitter And/or Pet Sitter

5.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have been caring for children since high school, mostly watching the children of family friends. In college, I joined the Anchor Sitters of Wilmington, a family owned baby sitting business. I have experience in caring for children with special needs, including Down Syndrome; in high school I was a member of the Best Buddies...
Katherine can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Katie is a wonderful caregiver. She is my son's favorite and his #1 choice! She is always actively engaged with him."

Sharon P.

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Madeline E.


Johns Island, SC

$14-20/hr • 7 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter

I am a recent graduate of Elon University in North Carolina, with a B. A. in Elementary Education and a minor in Psychology. I grew up in Brookline, Massachusetts, a town bordering Boston, and have been babysitting children (including children with developmental and special needs) from the ages of 1. 5-13 since I was 14. Over...
Madeline can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! I've been a caregiver most of my life. I've raised 4 now adult children, and have worked in early childhood education in New York for 20 years. I have experience in all age groups as well as with special needs children. I am trained in Responsive Classroom, and I assisted the school nurse for 20 years. I'd describe my...
Christina can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

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Amelia A.


Johns Island, SC

$18/hr • 3 yrs exp

If You Are Looking For Someone Charismatic, Determined, And Caring To Help Out Your Family. I Can!!

Hi there! I have been working with kids for the past 10 years now. I come from a family where I have taken care of my siblings, and I have been told that I am more than capable of bringing joy to kids as well as helping them learn and have a fun time. Many people would describe me as kind, caring, friendly, determined, dedicated...
Amelia can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Emily R.


Johns Island, SC

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Mother Of Infant Looking For Nanny Position

Hi! I am a mother of 3 wonderful kids, 2 boys and a new girl, 11, 9 and 9 months. I am a stay at home mom and would love to find a family that needs care that works with our family's needs. I have lots of experience raising my own kids obviously and last year I nannied for 2 young boys, a 2-year-old and a 1-year-old in foster...
Emily can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

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Kellie O.


Charleston, SC

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am an Exceptional Education teacher with 22 years of experience with students with varying exceptionalities including Autism spectrum, Down Syndrome, Specific Learning Disabilities, Intellectual/Cognitive Disabilities, seizure disorders, and other various genetic disorders. I have worked with individuals with disabilities . I...
5.0
"We had Kellie hang out with our adult son with autism and he immediately loved her and so did we! I cannot wait to hire Kellie again. I get the feeling there is nothing she cannot handle and will do so with a smile!"

Marilynn M.

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Grace C.


Charleston, SC

$18-20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I currently work as an Early Interventionist for BabyNet/DDSN, serving Charleston county homes, schools, and daycare centers. I am seeking additional opportunities on evenings and weekends. I also teach swimming, voice, and music lessons. I have been in Charleston for almost 5 years and have been taking care of kids of varying...
5.0
"Grace has been a true blessing. She is reliable and always going above and beyond. She understands everyone has unique abilities and is very empathetic, patient, kindhearted and also fun to spend time with. Grace communicates well and frequently asks what else she...

Sandy B.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a kind and caring person. I have experience with special needs from working at a children's home. We had children from all walks of life with all manner of issues. My daughter is a special needs teacher in North Carolina and I often visit with her and her class. I simply love caring for others.
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"Joni cared for my 5 month old son while we were visiting Charleston for a friend's wedding. I was so nervous about finding someone but Joni made me feel right at ease. Joni was easy to communicate with, arrived early, showed attention to detail for his needs, and...

Mary C.

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Brittani B.


Folly Beach, SC

$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

My name is Brittani, I am 31 years old and have a degree in Psychology as well as my CPR/First Aid certification. I have been looking after children for over 15 years. I have experience with all ages from newborns and up! I also have extensive experience working with children (and adults) with special needs, Autism and PDD in...
Brittani can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Brittani has been babysitting two year old twice a week for nine months. She is always on time, and my daughter loves her. She always provides a great review of the day when I get home from work. Brittani is very active with my daughter--going on walks to the park,...

Staci B.

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Elizabeth C.


Charleston, SC

$12-17/hr • 1 yrs exp

Hi! I love working with kids. I am going to college to specialize in special education. With that being said, I am comfortable working with children with special needs. I am also willing to help out with small things chores around the house and running errands, and help with groceries. I look forward to working with your...
Elizabeth can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision
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Deborah P.


Charleston, SC

$26/hr • 10 yrs exp

Senior Caregiver, Full Or Part Time

I have 25 years of experience as a caregiver for the elderly, with mild medical conditions, to Alzheimer's and also, with special needs. I will provide references upon request. I am very compassionate about what I do and I try to always provide quality care for my clients. My main objective is to keep my clients safe, healthy,...
Deborah can also help with: Hospice services, errands, light cleaning, personal care, meal prep, respite care & more
Skills:

CNA

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Claudia C.


Charleston, SC

$10-25/hr • 4 yrs exp

Hi! My name is Claudia! I am 21 years old! I have been working with special needs children and General ed children for 4 years now. I have worked in a school for special needs and kindergarten! I am also CPR certified and First Aid certified. I am available to start immediately and full-time. I love to bake, cook, do arts and...
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Claudia C.


Charleston, SC

$15-25/hr • 4 yrs exp

Nanny / Babysitter

1.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Claudia! I am 21 years old! I have been CPR certified and first aid certified! I have worked with special needs children for about 4 years now! I have worked in an elementary school for special Ed and also in a kindergarten class! I love doing fun arts and crafts! I also enjoy making it fun for kids to become more...
Claudia can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have been caring for other my whole life and had jobs babysitting since 14. While in high school I cared for a non verbal special needs child named Maddie, who had a chromosome depletion. I cared for Maddie for about a year a few times a week. I have some experience and can offer a young energy and responsible friend to your...
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Abigail P.


Charleston, SC

$15-20/hr • 7 yrs exp

Hi! My name is Abby, and I just recently graduated from Clemson this December. I will be in the Clemson area until the end of April and am looking for a nannying job post-graduation. I am a positive, energetic person with 7 years of experience babysitting and working with kids. In addition to babysitting, I have taught tennis...
Abigail can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Holly Z.


Charleston, SC

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

I'm a mother of 5 mostly grown children, have a degree in Speech Language Pahology and have also taught 1st and 2nd grade in a private school setting for over 12 years. I am looking for part time work; I love serving children and families.
Have worked with a variety of children and adolescents with many different disabilities including ADHD, ODD, Autism, Down Syndrome, Learning Disabilities, and many more. Would love to provide assistance and cater to your child/families needs!
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Brittani B.


Folly Beach, SC

$10-15/hr • 6 yrs exp

I have been working with children, teens, and adults with special needs for over six years. While attending college for a degree in Psychology, I spent three years working for a program as a recreational coordinator, planning and hosting special events for teens and adults with various diagnoses. After graduation college, I...
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Renee B.


Charleston, SC

$8-15/hr

Part-Time Caregiver

I have always had a strong passion for working with people with special needs. I helped start a group at my high school which helped students with special needs adapt and I have the best high school experience. I find working with these kids challenging but very fun and rewarding. I am majoring in Human Services, looking to...
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Deborah P.


Charleston, SC

$10-15/hr • 10 yrs exp

I Am Available For Part Time Early Morning To Noon Or Evening To Late Night

I have been a special needs caregiver for over 25 years. I am compassionate about being a special needs caregiver because it gives me great pleasure to see them succeed in life from learning to brush their teeth or just to enjoy the sunshine on their face, and just to see them thrive in life.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Johns Island, SC

Katherine H.

5.0

Katie is a wonderful caregiver. She is my son's favorite and his #1 choice! She is always actively engaged with him.

- Sharon P.

Kellie O.

5.0

We had Kellie hang out with our adult son with autism and he immediately loved her and so did we! I cannot wait to hire Kellie again. I get the feeling there is nothing she cannot handle and will do so with a smile!

- Marilynn M.

Grace C.

5.0

Grace has been a true blessing. She is reliable and always going above and beyond. She understands everyone has unique abilities and is very empathetic, patient, kindhearted and also fun to spend time with. Grace communicates well and frequently asks what else she can do to help!

- Sandy B.

Joni A.

5.0

Joni is a loving caretaker to my daughter. She is professional, punctual and trustworthy. I highly recommend Joni!!!

- Care member

Brittani B.

5.0

Brittani has been babysitting two year old twice a week for nine months. She is always on time, and my daughter loves her. She always provides a great review of the day when I get home from work. Brittani is very active with my daughter--going on walks to the park, doing art projects, having picnics...

- Staci B.

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