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Find special needs caregivers in Lexington, SC that you’ll love

60 special needs caregivers are listed in Lexington, SC

The average posted rate is $14/hr as of February 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 7 years

Special needs caregivers in Lexington, SC

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Jessi C.


Lexington, SC

$20/hr • 3 yrs exp

5.0

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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: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, travel, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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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Jack H.


Lexington, SC

$12-17/hr • 8 yrs exp

Older Caregiver

My name is Jack . I am an older caregiver that has many years experience caring for family members, friends, and professional clients. I enjoy private duty work. I have worked with mostly gentlemen in their homes. Also, I have hospice, facility, medication, diabetic, tube feeding, wound care experience.
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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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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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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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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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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: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CNA

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Mindy A.


Lexington, SC

$15-50/hr • 20 yrs exp

Caregiver

Hi! My name is Mindy. I'm a Mom, Grandma, Medical Assistant and student! I'm looking to help families with loved ones, little ones and pets during my downtime. I have experience with all ages, and some special needs.
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Madison M.


Lexington, SC

$15/hr • 5 yrs exp

Hi! My name is Maddie and I am 23 years old and have a heart for kids and dogs! I have been working at my church's Afterschool program and summer camp for the last 3 years and have babysat for multiple families on the side as well. I have also provided respite care for families with special needs kids. I have had a pet sitting...
Madison can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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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, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Ellie D.


Lexington, SC

$22-50/hr • 10 yrs exp

Crafty And Responsible Sitter

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have over 10 years of experience. I can help with Cooking/Meal Preparation and Errands. I am 31 years old. I have tutored children for 12 years. I tutor English, Spanish, writing, social studies, geography, and science. I have a BA from the University of SC Aiken. I majored in Communications with an emphasis on Early Childhood...
Ellie can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:

Early Education

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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: Dementia, meal prep, errands, companionship, live-in home care, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

Rayola M.


Lexington, SC

$10-15/hr • 1 yrs exp

Elderly Caregiver Available For Part Time Work

I worked for a home health care agency for 1 year as a personal care attendant, letter of reference on request. My duties included but where not limited to: companion care, cooking, shopping, assisting with personal hygiene, light housekeeping, organizing, taking to appointment, walking pets and hospice care. I have cared for a...

Lane W.


Lexington, SC

$11-16/hr • 1 yrs exp

Experienced child care provider, newborn - teen. Experience with special needs children and young adult.
Lane can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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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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Jill Y.


West Columbia, SC

$16-25/hr • 9 yrs exp

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 (with one 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 first...
Jill can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Early Education

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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Abigail S.


West Columbia, SC

$15-28/hr • 8 yrs exp

Positivity And Smiles Encouraged!

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hi there! My name is Abigail and I have babysat in my free time from school for the past 8 years and have been a caregiver from the ages of newborn to senior care, so I have about done it all! I have lots of experience with special needs children as well, as I have actively volunteered with a child hippotherapy program. I also...
Abigail can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"absolutely fantastic babysitter/nanny. on time, pleasant attitude. will definitely be hiring her again."

Johnpaul R.

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Portia M.


Columbia, SC

$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Special Needs Warrior

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello my name is Portia and I have over 18 years of experience with special needs, therefore I know the importance of having a caring, reliable and trustworthy caregiver. My specialty includes Autism, ADHD, Mental health. My care includes multi sensory tutoring, behavioral modification and ABA therapy. Contact me today for a...
5.0
"Portia learned very quickly how to help care for my quadriplegic husband. She is dependable and it's been a great help for me to have her."

Adam B.

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Summer A.


Columbia, SC

$23/hr • 5 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have babysat almost all my life, and have worked professionally in an afterschool setting with children and teens with special needs. I truly have a passion for working with kids and love it!
Summer can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Lexington, SC

Jessi C.

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" !

- Care member

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.

Abigail S.

5.0

absolutely fantastic babysitter/nanny. on time, pleasant attitude. will definitely be hiring her again.

- Johnpaul R.

Portia M.

5.0

Portia learned very quickly how to help care for my quadriplegic husband. She is dependable and it's been a great help for me to have her.

- Adam B.

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