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53 special needs caregivers are listed in Lancaster, SC

The average posted rate is $15/hr as of April 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years

Special needs caregivers in Lancaster, SC

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Kaitlin P.


Lancaster, SC

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time/Full-Time Caregiver Available

5.0

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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Being the second oldest of nine, I've always been around children of various ages. Two of my siblings are special needs, and I pride myself on being nothing less than loving and patient. I began my first babysitting job at the age of 13, working for my Pediatrician, and it sort of just took off from there. I have over 10 years...
Kaitlin can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"My son absolutely enjoys Kaitlyn. He was very sad she had to leave for the day. When I told him he will be hanging out with Kaitlyn his face lit up. He is always asking about her. My husband and I enjoy her as well and she has been a life saver for us."

Taniesha W.

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Lacrisha P.


Lancaster, SC

$15-25/hr3 yrs exp

Child Care Provider

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am LaCrisha P. I have a Bachelors degree from USC Columbia. I am a Certified Nursing Assistant as well as a Special Needs Assistant. I have 10 years experience as care giver. Three years experience working with children in a school setting. I am capable of preparing snacks and meals for your child or children. I also have safe...
Lacrisha can also help with: Carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

CNA

Early Education

CPR

5.0
"Crisha was wonderful! Right on time, super sweet, and patient with my girls. She fed them dinner, played, and put them to bed with no problems. L is already asking when she's coming back! We definitely plan on having her back."

Tessa C.

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Lacrisha P.


Lancaster, SC

$15-22/hr10 yrs exp

Patient Care Giver

3.0

(1)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hey I am LaCrisha P. I have a Bachelors degree in Psychology. I have 10 years of experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant. I can help with Transportation Services and Respite Care. I also have three years of experience working with special needs children. I am very loving, caring and patient. I would love to work with you and...
Lacrisha can also help with: Live-in home care, dementia, light cleaning, hospice services, errands, meal prep & more
Skills:

CNA

3.0
"She is very sweet with a great personality, but not dependable right now. I wish I could give her a better recommendation, but we have been left hanging several times with her personal issues and that can't happen when my bedbound 88 year old mom is depending on...

Care member

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Lacrisha P.


Lancaster, SC

$18-26/hr3 yrs exp

Special Needs Training

I am LaCrisha P. I have a Bachelors degree from USC Columbia. I am a Certified Nursing Assistant as well as a Special Needs Assistant. I have 10 years experience as care giver. Three years experience working with children in a school setting. I am capable of preparing snacks and meals for your child or children. I also have safe...
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Kaitlin P.


Lancaster, SC

$10-15/hr5 yrs exp

I have grown up with two special needs children. I have over five years of paid experience with various behavior and special needs infants and children. I pride myself on patience and understanding, both with children and their parents.
I have a degree in Medical Assisting with experience in the medical field and I'm also CPR certified! Also a wife and mother of 6. I've worked with all ages.
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Sonya S.


Lancaster, SC

$25-50/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver

Hello my name is Sonya I have over 10 years of experience as a CNA and Early childhood educator. I have experience working with various age groups from infants to the elderly. I take pride in caring for the people whom I provide services for. I enjoy assisting people with their daily living activities in a safe and friendly...
I took care of my own father for two years. He was in a wheel chair until he passed in 2007.
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Lyndsey B.


Lancaster, SC

$15-20/hr8 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hey There Thanks For Checking Out My Profile! Here are some facts about me: I am 27 years old - I am a college graduate and currently working on my master's degree - I have 8 years of experience - I LOVE arts and crafts are a favorite of mine to do - Outside time is always a must! - I have worked with non profits and...
Lyndsey can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

I am a stay-at-home, homeschooling mom looking for opportunities to serve nearby families through childcare, tutoring, and special needs respite care. My hours are limited as I have 4 young children of my own but I'd love to help you in this nutty journey of parenting. In addition to being a mom, I have held both informal...
Grace can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Suzanne K.


Heath Springs, SC

$20/hr7 yrs exp

Nanny, With A Smile, To Care For Your Most Precious Family Members, Your Children

Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood

I'm a very energetic mother of 8 grown children (includes one set of twins), a grandmother of 15 and a loving caring roommate to two German Shepherds and a Congo African Gray parrot. I nannied for 4 1/2 years for a family with 1year-old identical twin girls and their 3-year-old brother who all started school mid-August 2021....
Suzanne can also help with: Carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Suzanne was punctual, responsive and most importantly took care of our children as if they were her own. She was attentive, kind, loving and engaged. She kept our kids active, kept them on their schedules/routines, and she was so patient. We will certainly have her...

Smitha B.

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Shannon M.


Waxhaw, NC

$20-24/hr6 yrs exp

Loving Nanny/ Babysitter !

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

hello!! My name is Shannon. I am a responsible, patient, compassionate college student studying to have a degree in applied sciences, who loves working with kids and babies. I have taken CPR training and early childhood development classes. I have been a nanny for about 6 years and I absolutely love it ( age range of children...
Shannon can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"My daughter had so much fun with Shannon that she invited her out on a picnic with us."

Katherine D.

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Keegan P.


Rock Hill, SC

$20-50/hr

Experienced School District SPED Assistant

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am currently attending UW- Madison pursuing a degree in Special Education. Along with that, I am in my second year working for a local school district as a Special Education Assistant Teacher! I think it is safe to say that I have found my passion. Your child/children will be in safe and professional fun with me!
5.0
"Keegan was very personable and did a great job caring for our 5 year old son. We'd definitely hire her again!"

Danielle C.

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Natalie W.


Waxhaw, NC

$15-26/hr10 yrs exp

Love To Influence The Lives Of Children

Hired by 19 families in your neighborhood

Hello there, I think of myself as a dedicated and reliable caregiver with extensive experience in all age groups. I have cared for children in many facets. Such as, coaching a swim team, working the infant and toddler rooms at daycares, private tutoring, volunteer at church, working in a residential facility for special needs...
Natalie can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Early Education

5.0
"Ms Nat is naturally great with children. You can tell she has a lot of knowledge with how to handle multiple children at once, how to handle different behaviors. We’ve only used once as we were referred. But we already have another evening booked with her!"

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Linda B.


Fort Mill, SC

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Special Needs Elderly Care Provider Services

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Linda. I am a committed, fun,-loving, energetic, dependable person. I have been working with individuals with disabilities for over 30 years. I have experience working closely with the families. I worked for an agency for 11yrs, in Charlotte, providing Developmental Therapy Services, ASD to individuals with...
5.0
"Linda is very compassionate. She does everything she can to make her client feel comfortable and safe. She is willing to go above and beyond to accommodate her client. Linda is punctual and reliable. My family is blessed to have Linda as my son's caregiver."

Sean C.

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Allison H.


Waxhaw, NC

$25-45/hr10 yrs exp

Sophomore Experienced Babysitter

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Dear parent, thank you for considering me for your nanny position. I adore kids and I have over 10 years of babysitting experience. I am especially familiar with special needs after working with a disability ministry for several years. I am a first aid/aed certified 4th year lifeguard, and I have served in my church children's...
Allison can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Hardworking, dependable and delivers great service! Highly recommend. You will be so glad you hired the best when you hire Allison!!!"

Amy T.

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Grace S.


Rock Hill, SC

$25-45/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Special Needs Provider/ Para-educator

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have 15+ years of experience working with K-12th grade (LAUSD) students as well as young adults that have special needs and/or disabilities such as Autism, Intellectual Disability, Emotional Disturbance, Speech delay among many others. I provide one on one assistance (academics) to individuals in the classroom and/or home...
5.0
"Wow. That's what I thought after meeting Grace for the first time. I was already impressed by our phone interview, but her preparation, kindness, and communication skills was undeniable after our first session. My son is in 8th grade and has severe learning...

Carolina R.

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Nikol M.


Fort Mill, SC

$12-25/hr10 yrs exp

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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I'm currently home with my 5mo and 18mo. I have over 10 years of experience taking care of children all ages, I used to be a nanny and a kindergarten teacher. I have experience with an ASD and special needs children. My kids and I are very Montessori, we love schedule and thrive in a routine. We go outside every day and...
Nikol can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel & more
5.0
"Nikol was wonderful around my girls 7 & 3. They both really enjoyed having as their babysitter. She was patient and my girls described her as nice and fun."

Jenny E.

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Emma J.


Rock Hill, SC

$20-25/hr8 yrs exp

Babysitter

Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood

I have been a babysitter for 8 years and have had only had jobs working with children. I am CPR and lifeguard certified. I have worked as a swim coach for 3 years, and as a personal swim lesson instructor for 5 years, and a special needs camp counselor for one year (best summer of my life!) I have babysat ages 3 months-15 years...
Emma can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Emma is very dependable. We have known Emma for the past three years. She has grown to be part of our family. Our children adore her and always ask to have her watch them first. She created scavenger hunts for the kids, took them to eat lunch, and played in the...

Taytum C.

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Natalie W.


Waxhaw, NC

$19-35/hr10 yrs exp

Loving, Patient, And Attentive Mama Bear Offering Love And Support For Special Needs Children

I'm a fun dependable and loving caregiver. I started my own babysitting biz when I was 14. In HS I lifeguarded, coached a swim team of children (ages 5-18), worked at a daycare, taught private swim lessons, worked at a children's fun center where I hosted children's birthday parties, and had a book of families I babysat for. My...

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Lancaster, SC

Kaitlin P.

5.0

My son absolutely enjoys Kaitlyn. He was very sad she had to leave for the day. When I told him he will be hanging out with Kaitlyn his face lit up. He is always asking about her. My husband and I enjoy her as well and she has been a life saver for us.

- Taniesha W.

Lacrisha P.

5.0

Crisha was wonderful! Right on time, super sweet, and patient with my girls. She fed them dinner, played, and put them to bed with no problems. L is already asking when she's coming back! We definitely plan on having her back.

- Tessa C.

Lacrisha P.

3.0

She is very sweet with a great personality, but not dependable right now. I wish I could give her a better recommendation, but we have been left hanging several times with her personal issues and that can't happen when my bedbound 88 year old mom is depending on someone to show up. If it was just...

- Care member

Suzanne K.

5.0

Mrs. Suzanne is fabulous! We had a meet-and-greet with her, and when I told my 3-year-old she was coming back, she was over the moon! She was so excited to see her when she came back... I knew she was the one for us. Even my 1-year-old reached for her. It's like they have known her forever. I can...

- Tessa C.

Shannon M.

5.0

Shannon helped with my two kids on a few occasions. She is super friendly and patient with them. She did drawings together with my daughter who absolutely adored them. Highly suggest Shannon!

- Myranda B.

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Ratings for Lancaster, SC special needs caregivers listed on Care.com

Average Rating4.3 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in Lancaster, SC are rated 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 6 reviews of the 53 listed special needs caregivers.