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Jennifer S.


Leesville, SC

$15-30/hr • 1 yrs exp

Loving Care Giver

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Hi. I am a special education teacher with 18 years experience. I love helping people and spending time with people. I have worked with all ages of individuals with special needs from infant through older adults. I have lots of experience in helping others with daily living skills. I also love animals! My husband and I have 7...
Jennifer can also help with: Light cleaning, respite care, hospice services, errands, personal care, meal prep & more
passionate about nurturing children's growth and development. Over 13 years of experience caring for children of various ages, I'm well-equipped to provide a safe, and nurturing environment for your child. I also have several years experience with special needs (all ages) My patient and calm demeanor, coupled with my...
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Hallie K.


Batesburg, SC

$15-25/hr • 6 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I am an occupational therapy doctoral student at Presbyterian College. I will graduate in May of 2025. I grew up in a small town in South Carolina where I babysat for many families. I have worked for two daycares as a lead teacher and have worked as a long term nanny for two main families. I am CPR certified and trained...
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Jill Y.


West Columbia, SC

$16-25/hr • 9 yrs exp

4.7

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Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood

I have been caregiving for 12+ years and I also have a 5-year-old daughter of my own (and a baby boy on the way)! I love animals (we have 4 dogs). I have cared for many families' children since my early teens. I have experience with infants, toddlers, school-aged, and special needs teens/adults. I am a type 1 diabetic and I am...
Jill can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

5.0
"Great with my kids, I came home to a CLEAN house and happy healthy kids! What more could I ask for????"

Maggie P.

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Jill Y.


West Columbia, SC

$14-20/hr • 5 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have special needs experience primarily with younger children and some adult. I have cared for children with ADD/ADHD, down syndrome, developmental delays, and heart conditions. Along with this, I have been a type 1 diabetic since I was 7.
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Jessi C.


Lexington, SC

$20/hr • 3 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I graduated with my bachelors in exercise science from UofSC last May, and I am currently attending Occupational Therapy school in hopes of becoming a pediatric OT! I'd describe my personality as caring, responsible, and attentive. As long as I can remember, I have always wanted to work with kids. I started going to my mom's...
Jessi can also help with: Grocery shopping, travel, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Jessi has been around my 4 yo boy and almost 1 yo daughter and is always so sweet with them! She is so patient with them and also loves to help them learn new things! They get so excited to see miss "Essi" !"

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Rasheba S.


Gaston, SC

$20/hr • 6 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm Rasheba! I've always had a natural connection with children, and working with them has become one of the most rewarding parts of my life. With experience as a teacher, coach, and proud godmother and aunt to twins I offer a well rounded, hands on approach to nurturing young minds - including experience working with...
Rasheba can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, travel, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Rasheba was great! We hired her for help with our 3 month old while we went on our first real date night since the new born era. She was punctual, followed all our instructions and our son was completely safe in her care. We would definitely hire her again!"

Matthew L.

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Tanja W.


Lexington, SC

$10-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

LPN Nurse

I have 20 plus years experience with children and adults of all ages. I work for a local long term family for 19 years and have also worked ambulatory and chair bound patients. I love helping care for all individuals. Feel God has blessed me with this gift and have made a promise to always do my best.
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Madison S.


Monetta, SC

$15-17/hr • 5 yrs exp

Childcare

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have 5 years professional nanny and teaching experience for all ages, newborn and up. I have some special needs experience. I can give my references upon request. I can do overnights, vacation babysitting, early morning/daytime/nighttime hours, and fix meals, wake up, bath time, bedtime, transportation, interactive and...
Madison can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Tanja W.


Lexington, SC

$10-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

LPN Nurse

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a nurse with 20 plus years experience with special needs children and adults, geriatric patients with total care, dementia and Alzheimer's. I enjoy working with all ages and have many added skills achieved though out the years, namely phlebotomy, trach care, insulin injection and blood sugar checks and medication...
Tanja can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

CNA

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Kimberly L.


Lexington, SC

$22-26/hr • 7 yrs exp

Non-medical Compassionate Care

I have my BSEd and am looking for a position in non-medical care as a nanny, teacher at home, tutor, or senior care. Also available for light house cleaning/laundry, cooking, appointments, errands, organization projects and active companionship. A little bit about me: I'm nanny to 3 precious boys, also a former teacher and...
Kimberly can also help with: Errands, meal prep, dementia, companionship, live-in home care, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

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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: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Krystal W.


Lexington, SC

$21-30/hr • 6 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I am a mom of 3, have experience with special needs and know how important finding great care is! I enjoy being outside, doing hands on activities and light housework. If you need a different time then what I offer please reach out!
Krystal can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Katie W.


Lexington, SC

$10-20/hr • 3 yrs exp

I have worked as a nursing assistant for three years and love it. The majority of my clients have suffered with dementia and certain handicaps. I am a kind, reliable individual and I have always enjoyed helping others. I have baby-sat since I was a teenager and was also a full-time nanny for three children.
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Shanna M.


Lexington, SC

$10-20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver

I am a friendly Licensed Practical Nurse with 14 years experience. I have experience with adults & children. I have private duty nursing experience, worked in a busy medical office, & worked with school children. I also have experience with special needs. I am a mother of 2 children looking for part time work. My schedule is...
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Kristi C.


Lexington, SC

$12-15/hr • 10 yrs exp

Nanny/CNA

I have cared for children with special needs and adults through caregiving agencies. I make sure to provide the best care and companion to my clients and child. Bathing, dressing, feeding and I have done feeding tubes on a child. I have had experience with Hoyer lifts as well with a child and adult. My husband has mild cerebral...
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Paola F.


West Columbia, SC

$14-19/hr • 2 yrs exp

I'm from Colombia. I'm a nurse. I worked in a hospital in my country for several years. I have experience with adults and children. Thank you
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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, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Ashley M.


Gaston, SC

$15/hr • 1 yrs exp

I work as a pediatric dental assistant so I work with kids, including special needs. I have 2 daughters ages 8 and 9. I love working with kids. I am CPR certified. I am comfortable with all ages of kids, including infants and toddlers.
Ashley can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

I have a profile on care. com under the title of Special Needs. I currently care for- a 75-year-old lady with alzheimer's- she lives in my home. I have a 2025 Toyota Corolla to drive to appointments.
Audrey can also help with: Light cleaning, transportation, errands, dementia, respite care, meal prep & more

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Leesville, SC

Jill Y.

5.0

Great with my kids, I came home to a CLEAN house and happy healthy kids! What more could I ask for????

- Maggie P.

Jessi C.

5.0

Jessi was great with my two daughters 6 and 10. She helped them with school work and fixed them a hot lunch. They loved her!

- Care member

Rasheba S.

5.0

Rasheba was great! We hired her for help with our 3 month old while we went on our first real date night since the new born era. She was punctual, followed all our instructions and our son was completely safe in her care. We would definitely hire her again!

- Matthew L.

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