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 March 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years

Special needs caregivers in Lexington, SC

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, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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, dementia, meal prep, transportation, errands
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...

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: Meal prep, dementia, light cleaning, mobility assistance, companionship, errands & more
Skills:

CPR

Home Health Aide

Alexis M.


West Columbia, SC

$16/hr5 yrs exp

Babysitter Or New Best Friend? Who Can Really Tell The Difference

Hello! I am excited to come sit for your kids and possibly your fur babies if you have them as well! I've helped with babysitting for a good bit and I've watched some of the little infants I've cared for grow into elementary school students now! I worked with a variety of ages but I haven't cared for any teens just yet....

Rachel G.


Columbia, SC

$18-25/hr5 yrs exp

Childcare Bio

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

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, working full-time, or on vacations where I have been there for one...
Rachel can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

My experience with special needs goes way back to years of volunteering through a hippotherapy program. I also worked through an agency that specialized in special needs care called Caregivers of the Upstate. My passion has always been helping others, so much so that I am majoring in music at the University of South Carolina,...

Cierra D.


Columbia, SC

$20/hr10 yrs exp

CNA

I have experience with preparing meals, feeding, toileting, grooming, changing briefs/undergarments, transport to doctor appointments, transport on trips, run errands, clean house. I mostly worked with dementia, Alzheimer's, disability and special needs clients, long term care, hospice, but I don't mind working with any other...
Cierra can also help with: Hospice services, meal prep, companionship, dementia, light cleaning, errands & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

CNA

CPR

Jana B.


Columbia, SC

$14-19/hr4 yrs exp

Helper

I have worked with special needs before. I have a degree in psychology and have been a social worker. I am excellent at working with people with communication issues and spectrum disorders. I can learn quickly how to adapt to specific needs. I am also familiar with helping people with mobility issues and comfortable helping...
I have a profile on care. com under the title of Special Needs. I currently care for- a 75-year-old lady with alzheimer's- she lives in my home. I have a 2025 Toyota Corolla to drive to appointments.
Audrey can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, respite care, transportation, meal prep, dementia & more

Teska T.


Columbia, SC

$10-15/hr

Personal Care Assistant Looking For Part-time Work

I have always had big heart for the elderly although I no longer work with them. I did spend two years learning about them while taking a CNA course and upon graduation, I became a Certified Nursing Assistant. That instantly changed because I went off to school to further my education. After graduation, although my focus wasn't...
Hello all, I am currently an OTR student at a local university while working a pediatric clinic. I have a Bachelors in Psychology & over 1000 hours of experience with several mental disabilities including: Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, ADHD, autism, learning disabilities and several others. Please help me grow in my field by...

D'arion J.


Columbia, SC

$11-16/hr2 yrs exp

Blooming Babysitter

Hello! My name is D'Arion! I am a senior in college. Fulfilling a major in psychology with a minor in criminal justice! I aim to be a therapist. Since high school, I've worked with special needs kids as well as younger kids. I always babysit my nieces & nephews so although I don't have much paid experience, I love kids and will...
D'arion can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

Hi , my name is Shaquanda, I am a mother of two. I'm a patient, caring , loving and creative person. I have been in the care taking field for almost 8 years. For 4 of these years I specifically have been taking care of people with mental and physical disabilities. I help them become as independent as possible. I love to cook so...

Audrey C.


West Columbia, SC

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Specials Needs Assistant/ Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am semi- retired. I am currently seeking to care for older children- 4 years and older. Special needs children are my passion but love ALL children. I have 12 years experience caring for special needs children, mainly in the school system. I also have over 30 years experience babysitting, teaching children classes and taking...
I'm from Colombia. I'm a nurse. I worked in a hospital in my country for several years. I have experience with adults and children. Thank you

Summer A.


Columbia, SC

$15-25/hr1 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver Available

Hi! I have worked with children and teens with special needs in a therapeutic recreational after school setting for 6+ years. I love it and truly have a passion for it. I have medical background as a former CNA, and I am a behavioral technician! Please reach out if you have any questions at all.

Cheryl R.


Columbia, SC

$13-18/hr10 yrs exp

Ms. Cheryl

I've worked with special needs children for over 20 years. I've had an child until she was 21 years old.
Cheryl can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

Jamie L W.


Columbia, SC

$15-25/hr9 yrs exp

Disability Services Profrssional

Hi! I have been working in the disability services field for over 8. 5 years proving Case Management, Residential, and Employment Services. I have worked with all ages of individuals with disabilities. I am looking forward to helping you get some respite or just have a sitter for when you need it!

Cheryl R.


Columbia, SC

$13-18/hr8 yrs exp

I'm a direct support professional. I assisted with their bathing, eating, behavioral habits and daily activities.

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