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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Leland, NC

The average rate is $17/hr as of December 2024

The average years of experience for special needs caregivers is 6 years

Special needs caregivers in Leland, NC

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Carolyn C.


Leland, NC

$15-22/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

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Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hello! Thank you for visiting my profile. In the 10 years since I graduated college, I have devoted my time to nannying and educating children. The families I work for are a wonderful and important part of my life. My experience includes caring for multiples, nannying for up to 2 weeks while parents travel, and working with...
Carolyn can also help with: Travel, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Hello i have employed Ms. Carolyn for a few nights so far and my kids cant stop raving about her. My kid always be asking "when is Ms. Carolyn coming?" There fore I'll always hire her. She is such a blessing to have in our lives. I've only used her for about 4...

Alex C.

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Caroline C.


Leland, NC

$25/hr7 yrs exp

Reliable And Fun College Student Home For The Semester

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi everyone! I am moving to Wilmington NC in August and am looking for a nanny job in or around Wilmington I can do around my course schedule. I specialize in working with children who have special needs, disabilities, and individualized medical care. Available to start the beginning of September and can help weekends, for...
Caroline can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Caroline is just wonderful! She has helped me with me 2.5 year old daughter since she was a few months old. My daughter absolutely adores her and is so excited if she knows Caroline is coming to sit with her. She's clean, reliable, trustworthy, patient and so so...

Lexi R.

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Lennox B.


Leland, NC

$15-25/hr5 yrs exp

Speech-Language Pathology Student

Hi! My name is Lennox, I have a degree in speech language pathology and I am starting my masters in speech language pathology in August 2023. I have had experience working with Autistic children and I believe that it is so important to be neurodiversity affirming when working with autistic children. I am familiar with using AAC...
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Kathleen B.


Leland, NC

$13-25/hr2 yrs exp

I'm Kathleen! I have about two years experience working with people with autism, cerebral palsy, and food allergies. I know basic sign language and can administer medicine both orally and through injections.
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Leslie W.


Leland, NC

$20-23/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi , my name is Leslie. I've worked in the healthcare field 32 years as a nursing assistant & home health aide. I volunteered 6 years in Hospice Care & also I volunteered as a EMT-B & Ambulance Driver . I have a son that was born 15 weeks early. He is developmentally delayed , autistic and non verbal , has mild CP So I have 30...
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Dustin M.


Leland, NC

$19-28/hr10 yrs exp

I've worked with individuals with Developmental Disabilities for the last 14 years. 3 of those years I worked as an RBT doing ABA therapy with kids with autism, specializing in kids with severe behavioral problems. My wife and I moved down to North Carolina about 2 years where I've spent my time working in the exceptional...
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Siyra A.


Leland, NC

$15-50/hr3 yrs exp

Hi My Name Is Siyra.

I'd describe my personality as funny, kind, and outgoing. I like working with kids because I am very patient, my mom owed a day care for 20 years I worked with a care program with special needs children and they always made my days better. I started working with kids when I was younger between working at the daycare for my...
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Maggie G.


Leland, NC

$14-19/hr5 yrs exp

One Mama To Another!

Hello! I am a hardworking mom, military wife, and educator looking to help care for your little ones! I am CPR certified, first aid trained, have experience with working with children with special needs, and lifeguard training as well! I am also an educator, and currently pursuing a degree in Special Education.
Maggie can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Grace L.


Wilmington, NC

$14-20/hr6 yrs exp

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

Hello, nice to meet you! I have 6 years of experience working with children. I have a Bachelor's Degree in Human Development and Family Studies and am qualified through NC DHHS: Division of Child Development and Early Education as a Lead Teacher for infants-pre-kindergarten. I have worked as a Infant Teacher for babies 0-12...
Grace can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

Early Education

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Helia S.


Wilmington, NC

$14-19/hr7 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Helia and I have just moved to Asheville! I have recently graduated from UNCW with a BA in Environmental Sciences but have been nannying with a wonderful family this past year in Wilmington Nc. I have 7 years of care experience and have had 2 successful nannying jobs from Care. com with references if needed. I...
Helia can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Helia is the most amazing, compassionate, reliable caregiver ever! My kids absolutely love her. I would hire her 1000 more times if I could. She was our nanny for a year, even with odd hours and schedules she was phenomenal."

Amy L.

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Ciara H.


Wilmington, NC

$10-20/hr5 yrs exp

Part-time Summer Caregiver/companion

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Ciara and I am finishing up my sophomore year at Purdue University where I am pursuing a degree in Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences. I am very experienced with caring for children with special needs and extremely comfortable with it. For the past 4 years I have been caring for a young boy with Autism (12...
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Samantha P.


Wilmington, NC

$11-25/hr1 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a very energetic and responsible person and have a deep passion for caring for other people. I am a freshman nursing major and hope to one day get my masters in severe and profound disability. In the summers I am a counselor for children with special needs and absolutely love it. My experience there has given me a high...
5.0
"Samantha is an amazing person and caregiver. She is energetic cheerful and dedicated to her work. She always went above what was asked of her and had a phenomenal rapport with my special needs daughter. I highly recommend her for any endeavor she seeks"

Laura W.

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Ellery T.


Wilmington, NC

$17/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver/Babysitter/Tutor For Children And Adults

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I have 20 years of experience working with children and adults with different types of abilities. I worked at the Arc of NC for over 10 years and also at an elementary school in their Autism Spectrum program. I have a Bachelors degree in Psychology and am familiar with many resources in the area. I am currently looking for...
5.0
"Ellery worked my my daughter with special needs for many years. She is amazing!! She is very upbeat and bubbly and knows how to use positive reinforcement to motivate people with special needs. She goes above and beyond what is required of her. She helped design a...

Laura W.

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Cody S.


Wilmington, NC

$15-40/hr10 yrs exp

Learning Through Fun

I have worked with children for over 10 years. I love finding new ways to have fun and teach children through play. I also have a child myself. I have cared for children 0-16 years of age. I have worked with children with special needs and typically children.
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

First Aid

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

As a single mother, I raised of two amazing grown men. My first born is earning his Master's degree in engineering from USC in Columbia, and my youngest is a Navy SEAL in San Diego CA. I live in downtown Wilmington where I work as a nonprofit consultant and freelance artist. Previously, I taught preschool, managed an...
Lori can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

As a nurturing and experienced childcare provider, I have dedicated the past five years to fostering children's growth and development. My passion for caring for children stems from my positive experiences in previous babysitting roles and my desire to make a positive impact on their lives. Patient and calm, I pride myself on...
Isabel can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Erin K M.


Wilmington, NC

$14-19/hr7 yrs exp

My name is Erin. I am just finishing up my 21rst year as a Teacher Assistant for the state of North Carolina. I have had 7 years of experience working with Autistic children and young adults. I have 17 years of experience working in Daycare. I've two Associate Degrees. I am CPR and First Aid Certified. I have a NC Credentials. I...
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Sydney Blaire B.


Wilmington, NC

$21/hr5 yrs exp

Babysitter/Nanny CPR And First Aid Certified

Welcome, I go by Blaire and have a passion for being caring. I have experience caring for children in a childcare facility as well as nannying. I have experience with special needs children and ASD. I have previously been certified nurse aide and EMT. I am currently BLS certified with American Heart Association. I am comfortable...
Sydney Blaire can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Sandra H.


Wilmington, NC

$14-20/hr5 yrs exp

I recently adopted a special needs high functioning. 14 yr old. Have worked with my grandchildren both boys and have special needs. I am CPR Certified and am a retired EMT.
Sandra can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

CNA

I'm passionate about fostering children's growth and development, which led me to become a childcare provider. I have one year of experience caring for children, and I am comfortable caring for up to three children at a time. As a creative and imaginative person, I enjoy playing outdoor sports and physical games, board games,...
Ray can also help with: Carpooling, travel, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Leland, NC

Carolyn C.

5.0

Carolyn is wonderful! She took care of our newborn with ease and kindness! She entertained him and was attentive to his needs. As a first time mom, I trusted her immediately because of her punctuality, professionalism and experience. I was very comfortable having her in my home to take care of our...

- Chelsea T.

Caroline C.

5.0

Caroline is just wonderful! She has helped me with me 2.5 year old daughter since she was a few months old. My daughter absolutely adores her and is so excited if she knows Caroline is coming to sit with her. She's clean, reliable, trustworthy, patient and so so great with children. She is our go-to...

- Lexi R.

Helia S.

5.0

Helia is the most amazing, compassionate, reliable caregiver ever! My kids absolutely love her. I would hire her 1000 more times if I could. She was our nanny for a year, even with odd hours and schedules she was phenomenal.

- Amy L.

Samantha P.

5.0

Samantha is an amazing person and caregiver. She is energetic cheerful and dedicated to her work. She always went above what was asked of her and had a phenomenal rapport with my special needs daughter. I highly recommend her for any endeavor she seeks

- Laura W.

Ellery T.

5.0

Ellery worked my my daughter with special needs for many years. She is amazing!! She is very upbeat and bubbly and knows how to use positive reinforcement to motivate people with special needs. She goes above and beyond what is required of her. She helped design a seizure proof room for my daughter...

- Laura W.

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Ratings for Leland, NC special needs caregivers listed on Care.com

Average Rating5.0 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in Leland, NC are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 6 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.