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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Leland, NC

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

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years

Special needs caregivers in Leland, NC

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Samantha B.


Wilmington, NC

$17/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny With Newborns - 18 Years, And Special Needs

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Hi there, With 15 years of babysitting experience, including families met through Care. com, I offer extensive childcare expertise. My journey began in college, where I cared for children of all ages, from newborns to teenagers. In 2014, I was an Au Pair in the Middle East, teaching English to three Russian children, including...
Samantha can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Juliette S.


Wilmington, NC

$14-19/hr3 yrs exp

Certified Nursing Assistant

I am reliable caring and loving person I am gentle and love helping people especially those who have special needs. I want to provide with comfort and security of having trustworthy.
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Ryan G.


Wilmington, NC

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Family Support

Family Support Independent Contractor since 2018. I completed a graduate certificate in Autism Spectrum. I have experience working with children and adults experiencing autism spectrum conditions and developmental conditions in various educational, social services and mental health settings. I have a B. A. degree and a M. A....
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Grace L.


Wilmington, NC

$10-15/hr4 yrs exp

I have worked with children with special needs in multiple settings and in particular have experience with autism, down syndrome, and other developmental disabilities.
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Cody S.


Wilmington, NC

$15-40/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Special Needs Caregiver

I have a special needs child and know how hard it can be to leave your child in the care of someone else. I hope I can be that person that you can trust with your child. I also have worked in the special needs field for the last 10 years.
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Khaley S.


Wilmington, NC

$20-30/hr7 yrs exp

I am a 21-year-old who loves working with kids. I have worked with kids in so many different ways such as in schools, babysitting at homes, and working at a recreational center for multiple summers. I also have experience working with children who have special needs. I hold many skills and am more than willing to help families...
Khaley can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Kristine T.


Wilmington, NC

$17-19/hr10 yrs exp

Caring For Disabled Children And Teens

I am a registered nurse and worked in psych hospitals for children and teens for at least 10 years. I also fostered high risk teens and adopted two children with Asperger's. I absolutely love working with teenagers and younger children. I especially good with any kind of behavior problems. I am not looking to work as a...
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Sandra H.


Wilmington, NC

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Home Health Care

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have been working with special needs children for about 25 years. Both my grandkids have special needs one is on A
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Kyler S.


Wilmington, NC

$15-20/hr6 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hi everyone, I have experience working with all ages. I have had a wide range of experiences working for families with six kids to families with one. I also have experience working with children with autism and other special needs. Last year, I completed my Masters in Teaching and am also able to assist with homework or other...
Kyler can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Kyler did great hanging with our older son with special needs! She kept up with him on the beach and made sure he was safe on long walks. She was also great helping with transitions between the beach and beach house. She is friendly and smart, and we would...

Michael M.

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Kaye W.


Wilmington, NC

$20-27/hr10 yrs exp

Helping Hand For Those Who Want To Stay At Home

I have over 20 years of medical experience. My focus over the past 3 years has been clients with disabilities, senior care, and hospice. Many of my clients have been diagnosed with dementia, Parkinson's, cancer or are stroke survivors. Additionally, I have experience working with special needs children ages 3-12. Many of my...
Kaye can also help with: Dementia, meal prep, errands, light cleaning, hospice services, companionship & more
Skills:

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

Wound Care

5.0
"Kaye has been an excellent addition to my dad's careteam. She is very engaging and skillful. Dad enjoys talking with her which I appreciate since he typically spends a lot of his day tuned out. Kaye is hardworking and reliable. She is a team player and works...

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Ella H.


Wilmington, NC

$15-25/hr1 yrs exp

Behavioral Health Professional

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I worked from 06/22/21-05/19/22 with a7-year-old boy diagnosed with autism and ADHD. We spent 5 days a week together during the summer and after school everyday, and the improvement I saw in him was incredible. We spent our time playing cognitive games, puzzles, reading, practicing daily objectives, and journeys outside on...
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Nina H.


Wilmington, NC

$25-29/hr10 yrs exp

Loving Experienced Mom

I am the mother of 4 girls (ages 19, 25, 26, and 27. After college, I worked in a unique group home for special needs children. My experience working with mentally and physically disabled children provided me with extensive knowledge of the physical, cognitive, and psycho-social health of children. My roles included staffing,...
Nina can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"We were so lucky to find Nina to watch our now 21 month old when she was about a year old. We couldn't have asked for a better caregiver and only stopped using her because she moved to another state! We were so sad to see her go. She was dependable, fun, gave great...

Lauren L.

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Katelyn D.


Wilmington, NC

$20/hr8 yrs exp

I Am Reliable Caring And Loving Person

I am reliable caring and loving person I am gentle and love helping people especially those who have special needs. I want to provide with comfort and security of having trustworthy.
5.0
"She is an extremely compassionate and dedicated teacher of students with significant disabilities who goes well above and beyond what is expected of her."

Bailey G.

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Jennifer U.


Wilmington, NC

$10-30/hr10 yrs exp

Specializing In Premature Multiple Birth Infant Care.

I have 18 years of experience working with multiples from twins to quads. I enjoy teaching parents how to manage more than one infant at a time while getting those premature infants up to a healthy birth weight and on an eating and sleeping schedule. I have been an infant nurse to well over 200 babies. I am CPR and AED...
5.0
"I have been Jen's supervisor for the last year. She has been well liked by not only the clients she works for but by all staff she works with. She truly is a team player and hard-working individual who is willing to go above and beyond her job duties and...

Teri L.

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Sheena S.


Wilmington, NC

$10-20/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have worked with people from the age of 10 to 80 with developmental disabilities for over 10 years. I currently work as an instructor for adult with disabilities. I have a Bachelors Degree in Human Services/ Management and a Masters Degree in Public Policy/Public Administration. I have worked at a State Training Center with...
5.0
"Sheena is an outstanding care giver. She worked very well with my daughter. She held high expectations for her and was very caring. I highly recommend her for any caregiving or other position. She has a lot of integrity."

Laura W.

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Candace M.


Wilmington, NC

$24-28/hr4 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver

Hello! I am seeking part time employment in senior care (memory care or companionship), special needs care, disabled care, or nannying (with some flexibility). I have several years of experience in each of these fields, as well as mental health and detox in patient care. I deeply care about the quality of care individuals care...
Candace can also help with: Meal prep, companionship, errands, hospice services, dementia, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

CPR

In high school, I gained valuable experience in babysitting, fostering a nurturing environment for children. In college, working part-time at a church day care deepened my understanding of childcare responsibilities and enhanced my ability to connect with kids on a personal level. I have also helped to facilitate afterschool...
Elena can also help with: Grocery shopping, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling & more
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Abbie J.


Wilmington, NC

$14-36/hr3 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny

I have had the great oppurtunity of working with wonderful children in two different educational institutions. I have worked with children with ADHD, ADD, autism, and down syndrome. I have several letters of recommendation and many wonderful referrals. I have my own form of reliable transportation, I'm a non-smoker, love pets,...
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Lily H.


Rocky Point, NC

$16-26/hr5 yrs exp

Teacher

I have been a teacher for the past five years. I have worked with special needs2-year-olds and school-age children. Working with children has always been a passion of mine. I do still work Monday through Friday from 7:30 to 4:30. I'm specifically looking for, a family that would need some help on the weekends.
Lily can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

Early Education

I am the oldest of three girls, we are very spaced out. I am 9 years older than my younger sister. I was born in Brazil, in our culture, the older siblings are expected to care for their siblings. I changed many diapers, rocked them to sleep, and calmed down many tantrums. During high school, I babysat for family friends. For...
Mariana can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

CNA

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Leland, NC

Kyler S.

5.0

Kyler did great hanging with our older son with special needs! She kept up with him on the beach and made sure he was safe on long walks. She was also great helping with transitions between the beach and beach house. She is friendly and smart, and we would definitely hire her again!

- Michael M.

Kaye W.

5.0

Kaye has been an excellent addition to my dad's careteam. She is very engaging and skillful. Dad enjoys talking with her which I appreciate since he typically spends a lot of his day tuned out. Kaye is hardworking and reliable. She is a team player and works very well with me and the other...

- Care member

Nina H.

5.0

Nina began caring for our baby girl when she was about 11 weeks old, and has been absolutely wonderful. She is incredibly warm and kind, and our little girl (who just turned 1 year) now literally screams with delight when Nina arrives at our home. She clearly makes the happiness and safety of our...

- Kara D.

Katelyn D.

5.0

She is an extremely compassionate and dedicated teacher of students with significant disabilities who goes well above and beyond what is expected of her.

- Bailey G.

Jennifer U.

5.0

I have been Jen's supervisor for the last year. She has been well liked by not only the clients she works for but by all staff she works with. She truly is a team player and hard-working individual who is willing to go above and beyond her job duties and expectations. I am honored to...

- Teri L.

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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.