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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 December 2024

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years

Special needs caregivers in Lexington, SC

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Jessi C.


Lexington, SC

$20/hr3 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, carpooling, craft assistance, travel, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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" !"

Care member

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Jack H.


Lexington, SC

$12-17/hr8 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/hr10 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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Shanna M.


Lexington, SC

$10-20/hr10 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/hr3 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.
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, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Krystal W.


Lexington, SC

$21-30/hr6 yrs exp

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.
Krystal can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Ellie D.


Lexington, SC

$22-50/hr10 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: Meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:

Early Education

Rayola M.


Lexington, SC

$10-15/hr1 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/hr1 yrs exp

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

First Aid

CPR

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Jill Y.


West Columbia, SC

$14-20/hr5 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/hr9 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, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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/hr8 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: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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/hr10 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/hr5 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: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Abigail S.


West Columbia, SC

$15-20/hr2 yrs exp

Caregiver

I have two years of experience with senior care now. I started out working through an agency, particularly with special needs, but soon fell in love with senior care. I have done everything from overnight care to just spending time talking and reading. I have enjoyed this work so much, that I have majored in music and am getting...
Abigail can also help with: Light cleaning, transportation, errands, dementia, meal prep
Hello! I am a recent graduate from Presbyterian College with a degree in psychology. I have also taken special education and other classes such as child and adolescent psychology. I have friends who have disabilities such as Down Syndrome and Autism, so I have experience interacting with and befriending individuals who have...
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Ronda A.


West Columbia, SC

$19-28/hr10 yrs exp

Experience Health Care Provider

CPR certified... I also have a brother who also has special needs. And I've been in the healthcare field for 10 plus years.
Ronda can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, errands, mobility assistance, companionship, dementia & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CPR

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Rachel G.


Columbia, SC

$16-25/hr5 yrs exp

Childcare Bio

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 or vacations where I have been there for one day to several days...
Rachel can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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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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