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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Leland, NC

The average posted rate is $16/hr as of January 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 7 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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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...

Chelsea T.

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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: Light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

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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Carolyn S.


Leland, NC

$10-20/hr10 yrs exp

Experience Respite Worker

I have 8 years experience working with a non-verbal boy with Autism. Taking him on daily trips and also overnights for the parents and making sure he met his goals. I also have a high functioning grown daughter with special needs. I have worked the past 18 years as a Teacher Assistant in a classroom with special needs and...
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Miriam H.


Leland, NC

$14-20/hr3 yrs exp

Not Your Average Mimi

I have experience working for the ARC of North Carolina in Wilmington. Through their program I assisted in caring for a variety of special needs individuals.
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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

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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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: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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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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Miriam H.


Leland, NC

$15/hr10 yrs exp

Not Your Average Mimi

I'd describe my personality as silly/bubbly, focused and kind. I started working with kids when I was in college, then I nannied for a family for over five years. I have experience in care for kids with special needs and disabilities. Currently, I'm working at a daycare in Wilmington but I miss having a family I can really bond...
Miriam can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Carolyn S.


Leland, NC

$20-22/hr10 yrs exp

Recently cared for my 80:year old mom with dementia for the past 10 years upon the death of my father. Provided assistance with her meds, cooking and bathing. Also took her to all doctor appointments and monitored her blood pressure. Also cared for adult special needs women for the past 5 years. I have excellent references upon...
Carolyn can also help with: Respite care, dementia, personal care
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

Wound 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: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

Special Needs Care

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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: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Heilia I can not brag enough about. It's hard to put into words how much she meant to our family. She's always on time, communicative, very loving, and a true sacrificial person. We're really sad to leave the state without her. She took such good care of our...

Mandy R.

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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:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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:

CPR

First Aid

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: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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.