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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Knightdale, NC

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

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 8 years

Special needs caregivers in Knightdale, NC

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Anna P.


Knightdale, NC

$23/hr7 yrs exp

Patient, Loving, Fun Nanny

5.0

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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi, all! My name is Anna. I am 24 years old. I've lived in North Carolina my whole life. I have a passion for taking care of children and pets. I've been in this line of work since I was 13 years old. My first job was being a princess for children's birthday parties! I've babysat and nannied since the age of 16. My most recent...
Anna can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, craft assistance & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Anna is amazing! She connected so well with our 7 month old daughter and I'm sure she would be great with kids of all ages. She worked with us week in and week out for several months while we were on wait-list for daycare. She is punctual, very communicative and...

Christian M.

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Nicole K.


Knightdale, NC

$20-22/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

20yrs experience, I can help with Travel and Swimming Supervision. in 2007 I was a perinatal technician at rex Hospital working in the newborn nursery. I loved it. I started nannying on the side, helping with infants, special needs and moms with multiples. I love watching babies grow, learning something new every minute of the...
Nicole can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Nicole was very attentative to our child's needs. She was very dependable and a very hard worker. She blended well with our family. It felt like she was part of the family. She was completely trustworthy."

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Nicole K.


Knightdale, NC

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

I have 10 years of experience. I can help with Travel and Swimming Supervision. in 2007 I was a perinatal technician at rex Hospital working in the newborn nursery. I loved it. I started nannying on the side, helping with infants with special needs and moms with multiples. I love watching babies, grow learning something new...
Nicole can also help with: Hospice services, respite care, dementia, errands, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

5.0
"Nicole has been helping my family for a few months now and I can't say enough about her. She has been wonderful helping my dad who suffers from PSP, a rare form of Parkinsons. Dad loves her, as well as the whole family. We actually feel like she's part of the...

Pepe S.

Hello! I am an honest, loving, and compassionate woman with a passion to bring joy wherever I am led. I have been caring for children from birth to teenage years for a long time and would love to meet you. I have also been a coach with the Miracle League for 10 years and find fulfillment in helping children with special needs. I...
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Ren O.


Knightdale, NC

$15-30/hr3 yrs exp

Caring & Compassionate Caregiver

Hi there! I am 24 years old and I live with my 81-year-old grandmother and my sister with leukemia, as well as my toddler with Autism Spectrum Disorder. My toddler had a speech and walking delay and is in Physical, Speech, and Occupational Therapy, where I have learned a lot of helpful skills to help stimulate his mind and...
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Nicole K.


Knightdale, NC

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Back To My True Calling

Hello, my name is Nicole, I fell in love with working with special needs children when I was in my early 20s. I loved every moment of it. I learned a lot. I miss working with the kids very much. I stepped away to work in women's healthcare, I helped bring many babies into the world, I now need to get back to my true calling of...
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Sara H.


Knightdale, NC

$22-25/hr10 yrs exp

Fun, Loving Care Giver

I am an honest, loving and compassionate woman with a passion to bring joy wherever I am led. I have been caring for children from birth to teenage years for a long time and would love to meet you. I have also been a coach with the Miracle League for 8 years and find fulfillment in helping children with special needs. I have a...
Sara can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Alaina A.


Knightdale, NC

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Your Very Own Canny!

The title 'canny' was given to me while I lived with my then active duty uncle and family. I was very hands own in assisting my aunt with her then 11yr. and 16yr. old children(my cousins). In addition I became a foster sibling at the age of 10, I am the oldest of 4 girls, and have much professional experience as a nursing aide...
Alaina can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling
Skills:

CNA

Special Needs Care

First Aid

Hi there!!. I have experience with private care and working in a facility as a caregiver. I enjoy taking care of those that need to be cared for. I am mature, responsible and caring. Caring for others is my passion and what I enjoy doing. My schedule is flexible . I am CPR and first aid certified. I am very sociable and a good...
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Haleigh A.


Raleigh, NC

$25/hr9 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Haleigh. I am 25 years old. I have been working with kids for about 11 years now. I have worked with many different ages. I have been working in daycares for almost 6 years now with taking breaks to go back to school and other things. I currently work with special needs children in an aba clinic during the day. I...
Haleigh can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Haleigh has a genuine love for children. She has extensive experience working with preschool children in both daycare and in-home settings. She also has experience working with young children with special needs including autism and developmental delays. Haleigh...

Linda P.

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Laura E.


Wendell, NC

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Professional Nanny

Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I'm Laura, and I have been joyfully working with children for over 20 years. I received my Child Development degree from Meredith College in 2002. I love caring for babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and children with special needs. I will use my training and experience teaching preschool, working in daycare centers, and...
Laura can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

4.0
"My daughter loved Laura and learned so much during her time with her!"

Lagia D.

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Arden G.


Raleigh, NC

$18-50/hr9 yrs exp

Experienced Care Giver

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Since a young girl I have always taken the role of caregiver and began watching children at the age of 12. I am now 22 years old and through my 10 years of experience I have seen it all. For the last six months I've been working with children on the spectrum and recently received my behavioral therapy certification. I have...
Arden can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"We found Arden on care.com, and she was employed by our family for four months. She was always punctual and dependable, and we really appreciated how open she kept the lines of communication. Our 1 and 3 year old girls thoroughly enjoyed playing with her. She was...

Tara F.

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Kadence P.


Raleigh, NC

$15-20/hr4 yrs exp

Most Fun And Responsible Sitter!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I can help with Travel and Cooking/Meal Preparation, learning, or just watching and playing with the kids for a few hours or however long you want or need! I adore children and I am very responsible with kids, I have experience with special needs children, and most of my experience is with kids under the age of 1. I have worked...
Kadence can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"We hired Kadence as our full time nanny when our little one was five months old. She would light up and get excited anytime Kadence would even walk in the room. Kadence seemed to be a pro at nap time, calming down my little one whenever she was upset, and always...

Miranda B.

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Brittany J.


Raleigh, NC

$15-20/hr6 yrs exp

Babysitter/Nanny Available

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have my bachelors degree in Child and Family Development from Georgia Southern University. I worked at Early Autism Project as a registered behavior therapist for 3 years. I am first aid and CPR certified. I've interned for First Steps, a parenting program, at Saint Joseph's Candler Hospital. I have gained ample child care...
Brittany can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Britney took great care of our one year old! He was grumpy when we left, but she managed to cheer him up and figure out all the things he loves to play with. Would hire her again!"

Ken L.

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Erica Z.


Raleigh, NC

$10-15/hr5 yrs exp

Full-time Child Caregiver Available

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi there! I am currently a nanny and Preschool Teacher. I have experience as a nanny for a child with special needs and have been nannying for about 4 years. I've also worked at an afterschool care and summer camp, as a counselor for children from kindergarten through eighth grade. During the summer we work eight hour days which...
Erica can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

Early Education

5.0
"Erica was wonderful caring for our toddler (1.5yrs at the time) she is gentle and loving and very reliable. She follows instructions and dependable with children, our daughter loved having her around!"

Rasha A.

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Cynthia P.


Raleigh, NC

$10-20/hr10 yrs exp

Habilitation Technician/ ABA Technician

Current work with children and adults with special needs & Autism spectrum disorder. Pairing, manning, and learning ways to deescalate behaviors. Gaining rapport to help children learn new ways of becoming socially independent.
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Susan K.


Raleigh, NC

$25/hr10 yrs exp

I'm Your Supportive And Empathetic Super Caregiver

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Passionate about working with people who have special needs and learning disabilities. I'm also comfortable with supporting those with mobility challenges who use special equipment. I love cooking!
Susan can also help with: Companionship, meal prep, dementia, hospice services, light cleaning, live-in home care & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

Medical Equipment Experience

CNA

5.0
""I had the pleasure of working with Susan, and I can't express enough how compassionate and patient she is. Her dedication is truly commendable, always keeping time and going above and beyond. A fantastic professional to collaborate with!" "

Francis K.

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Makayla F.


Raleigh, NC

$15-20/hr9 yrs exp

Bubbly And Energetic Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have over 9 years of babysitting/nannying experience. In that time I have run my own in home babysitting business where I would care for between 4 and 8 kids at a time, for upwards of 6 hours at time. I have experience working with larger groups of children, as well as one on one care. I've worked as a full-time live in nanny...
Makayla can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"She is so bubbly and talkative! What a great personality! I hope she stays with us for a very long time because my daughter absolutely loves her. The whole family does! Even the dog! She is patient, kind, loving, takes time to hear the kid out. She's moral and...

Lindsey S.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My Name is Sally, I have a lot of experience with , special needs, I have worked in group homes, and in people's home, I am trained the tube, feeding and Hoyer lift. I am a very loving person, and I do my job, with integrity and honesty. And I am very am very caring
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Morgan B.


Raleigh, NC

$15-30/hr7 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I am a responsible, kind and open minded caretaker with a passion for working with kids. I have 7 years of experience with babysitting and childcare. I enjoy doing simple tasks like cooking and cleaning and I am willing to help with tasks outside of the house like running errands. I love the outdoors and taking kids to explore...
Morgan can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

3.0
"Morgan was not reliable. She would call off constantly (at lease once per week due to being ill) and did not give notice when she left the job (Saturday - due to work next Tuesday). She called off the last 3 days of work before advising that she was quitting -...

Marilyn P.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Knightdale, NC

Anna P.

5.0

Anna is amazing! She connected so well with our 7 month old daughter and I'm sure she would be great with kids of all ages. She worked with us week in and week out for several months while we were on wait-list for daycare. She is punctual, very communicative and flexible. We look forward to working...

- Christian M.

Nicole K.

5.0

Nicole was very attentative to our child's needs. She was very dependable and a very hard worker. She blended well with our family. It felt like she was part of the family. She was completely trustworthy.

- Care member

Nicole K.

5.0

Nicole has been helping my family for a few months now and I can't say enough about her. She has been wonderful helping my dad who suffers from PSP, a rare form of Parkinsons. Dad loves her, as well as the whole family. We actually feel like she's part of the family when she is there. Even our...

- Pepe S.

Haleigh A.

5.0

Haleigh has a genuine love for children. She has extensive experience working with preschool children in both daycare and in-home settings. She also has experience working with young children with special needs including autism and developmental delays. Haleigh focuses on the children and creates...

- Linda P.

Laura E.

5.0

Laura provided care for my premature infant daughter for several months before she was strong enough to go to daycare. My daughter needed a lot of help particularly with feeding and Laura was very patient and diligent when working with her. I felt reassured leaving my daughter with Laura, and we...

- Molly K.

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