Care.com logo
Child CareTutoringSenior CarePet CareHousekeeping

Find a job

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

Ainslei P.'s Photo

Ainslei P.


Columbia, SC

$20-25/hr4 yrs exp

Friendly, Calm And Attentive Assistant

5.0

(4)

See profile

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I am very kind, caring and nurturing. I treat each of my clients as if they're my own family. I've worked with children and adults/seniors with a variety of ailments for several years. I am especially skilled in dementia care, mobility assistance and wound and medication management. I also provide awesome companionship to every...
5.0
"Ainslei supported me for four days during my first week of recovery after getting ACL reconstruction surgery on my knee. She was amazingly helpful, kind and nice to be around! She has a very gentle and warm energy and she was so pleasant to spend time with. She...

Julia S.

Tess M.'s Photo

Tess M.


Columbia, SC

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

** I am unfortunately/fortunately leaving for the Air Force and am no longer seeking employment. Best of luck in finding the perfect caregiver for your family!** My name is Tess and I have been caring for children since, well, since I was one myself. With 3 brothers and 19 cousins on one side alone, I can't remember a time when...
Tess can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"We didn't have a chance to work with Tess but my interactions with her leads me to believe she would be great and dependable. She is very polite and punctual."

Florencia E.

Lotoya J.'s Photo

Lotoya J.


Columbia, SC

$15-18/hr20 yrs exp

Nanny

5.0

(134)

Hired by 56 families in your neighborhood

As a nurturing and responsible childcare provider with over two decades of experience, I am committed to providing a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for children. My passion for childcare stems from my positive experiences in previous babysitting roles and my desire to positively impact children's lives. My calm...
Lotoya can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Overall great experience hiring Mrs. Lotoya. My daughter did not want to leave. Her experience was the absolute best. Additionally, Mrs. Lotoya sent us pictures and ensured we spoke to our baby girl. My daughter is still talk about the wonderful time she had. Thank...

Care member

Kristina T.'s Photo

Kristina T.


Cayce, SC

$12-15/hr7 yrs exp

Fun Young And Creative

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello, My name is Kristina, and I'm a senior at UOFSC studying Journalism. I have been previously employed as an afterschool teacher at Empire Gymnastics in Lexington, a summer camp counselor, as well as a child care worker at the YMCA. I have experience in caring for children with special needs. I am a non-smoker. I have my...
Kristina can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Kristina has a big heart and an immense love for children! She babysat my 2 little sisters and did a great job. One has ADHD and she handled it perfectly. She also works with kids with autism. She's very professional and polite"

Mathew H.

Hope W.'s Photo

Hope W.


Columbia, SC

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Fun And Responsible Sitter And New Best Friend!

Hi I'm Hope! I'm a recent graduate of the University of South Carolina where I earned my degree in Music Industry Studies! I have 10 years of experience as well as two beautiful nieces ages 3 and 6. I have experience caring for children with varying special needs and I am CPR certified in both adults and children. I can help...
Hope can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Hope is full of energy and does great with my two boys, 8 and 2, as well as our puppy and older dog. Highly recommend!"

Hannah W.

Grace O.'s Photo

Grace O.


Irmo, SC

$18/hr7 yrs exp

Passionate Eager To Work Caregiver

I have 7 years of caregiving experience ranging from working with special needs including autism, Down syndrome, and cerebral palsy to elderly care . Also have experience with dementia and Alzheimer's, post stroke care, and colostomy care, etc. I have experience working with both men and women and also love working with children...
Grace can also help with: Companionship, dementia, errands, light cleaning, hospice services, meal prep & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

Hallie K.'s Photo

Hallie K.


Batesburg, SC

$15-25/hr6 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I am an occupational therapy doctoral student at Presbyterian College. I will graduate in May of 2025. I grew up in a small town in South Carolina where I babysat for many families. I have worked for two daycares as a lead teacher and have worked as a long term nanny for two main families. I am CPR certified and trained...
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

Navasia F.'s Photo

Navasia F.


Columbia, SC

$18-27/hr3 yrs exp

Caregiver

Hello my name is navasia I am well experienced with children special needs I love all children
Navasia can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Olivia M.'s Photo

Olivia M.


Columbia, SC

$10-15/hr7 yrs exp

Babysitter Avaliable!

I'm currently 20 years old and going into my junior year of college. I've been babysitting since I was about 13 and have always loved looking after and playing with children of all ages. I have experience with special needs children as well, and I love pets. My availability is very flexible.
Olivia can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

Robert C.'s Photo

Robert C.


Chapin, SC

$12-20/hr5 yrs exp

Fun, Active Sitter

Father of an 11-year-old, looking to help out a local family with their sitting needs. Enjoy being active and having fun with kids, including playing outside. Non-smoker, comfortable with pets, and have my own car. I would be happy to assist with homework and sports practice. I have experience in teaching, coaching, and watching...
Robert can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

Jennifer S.'s Photo

Jennifer S.


Leesville, SC

$15-30/hr1 yrs exp

Loving Care Giver

Hi. I am a special education teacher with 18 years experience. I love helping people and spending time with people. I have worked with all ages of individuals with special needs from infant through older adults. I have lots of experience in helping others with daily living skills. I also love animals! My husband and I have 7...
Jennifer can also help with: Light cleaning, respite care, personal care, hospice services, errands, meal prep & more
Emily C.'s Photo

Emily C.


Columbia, SC

$17-25/hr3 yrs exp

Fun, Adventurous, And Outgoing Sitter

My name is Emily and I'm currently a sophomore at the University of South Carolina! I'm actively looking for a nannying job for the school year with the possibility of working through the summer. I've been taking care of kids for many years now and I have previously been a full-time nanny with experience taking care of kids with...
Emily can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Quincy A R.'s Photo

Quincy A R.


Columbia, SC

$19-23/hr5 yrs exp

Care Taker

Hey my name is Quincy! I will love to be able to come a help with your family. I have been working in this field for over 5 years and have taken all the training that I needed .
Priscilla G.'s Photo

Priscilla G.


Irmo, SC

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Elementary Special Education Teacher For Tutoriing

Most of my experience has been in Special Education classrooms with children on the Autism Spectrum. I have a great deal of experience with Behavior Modification from working with numerous behaviorists in my district. I've also work in Language Learning Disability classroom. Currently, I work as a In-Class Resource Room teacher...
Chiara L.'s Photo

Chiara L.


Columbia, SC

$10-15/hr2 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver

I'm a recent college graduate with two years of experience in caregiving. My previous experiences gave me exposure to working in a variety of settings with individuals with varying needs. I've worked with individuals that were very limited in movement (Muscular Dystrophy) and those who had significantly more independence...
Amber M.'s Photo

Amber M.


Columbia, SC

$15-25/hr6 yrs exp

Nurse Available Some Evenings And Weekends

Hi there! Thanks for viewing. My name is Amber and I adore being around children and believe I make a great nanny because I like to read, play, and keep children occupied and learning! For the past 10 years I've been in healthcare (mental health, nursing, geriatrics) but I am stepping away from healthcare. In the past, I was a...
Amber can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

Larissa P.'s Photo

Larissa P.


Columbia, SC

$16-50/hr4 yrs exp

Rissa

Hi! I have been working in childcare for five years now, and have been a Red Cross certified Lifeguard for two! I am very energetic and outgoing, and love what I do. I attend the University of South Carolina as a political science major. I have also ridden horses competitively for 10 years. I have a wide range of experience with...
Hannah W.'s Photo

Hannah W.


Columbia, SC

$10-20/hr10 yrs exp

I am a recent college graduate and I have been caring for children most of my life. I have years of experience with children of all ages and children with disabilities. I currently work with children ages 6+ with a variety of special needs, and during college have babysat weekly for families with 2+ children ages 6 and below....
Hannah can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

Lianna W.'s Photo

Lianna W.


Columbia, SC

$18/hr6 yrs exp

Hi! I'm Lianna W And Am A College Freshmen Looking For Seasonal Babysitting Jobs!

Hi! My name is Lianna W. and I am currently a senior in college attending the University of South Carolina. I am a psychology major in hopes of working in pediatrics. I adore children and have completed numerous Child Development courses at UofSC. As a lifeguard, I received CPR and First Aid Training. I am planning on graduating...
Lianna can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Pamela K.'s Photo

Pamela K.


Columbia, SC

$18/hr10 yrs exp

Caring And Knowledgeable Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Taking care of people has been very rewarding to me. I've been doing this a long time 30 plus years enjoying every individual I come to serve. I've had the pleasure of taken care of the elderly and special need adults and children. I have a son 33 years old born with Intellectual disability and Hydrocephalus head, Cranial facial...

Showing 41 - 60 of 60

Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Lexington, SC

Ainslei P.

5.0

Ainslei supported me for four days during my first week of recovery after getting ACL reconstruction surgery on my knee. She was amazingly helpful, kind and nice to be around! She has a very gentle and warm energy and she was so pleasant to spend time with. She helped me with meal prep, medication,...

- Julia S.

Tess M.

5.0

There is NO ONE better than Tess! She has been such a blessing in our lives and a true game changer. She goes above and beyond every single day, is never late, and my kids truly love and adore her. She is always thinking of fun activities to do with the kids, she helps them along in their...

- Tenley A.

Lotoya J.

3.0

Lotoya is such a loving, caring, responsible, and trustworthy caregiver to my two boys. She’s very good at communication and she’s always on time when I need her. I would definitely recommend her services to anyone in need of child care.

- Care member

Kristina T.

5.0

Kristina has a big heart and an immense love for children! She babysat my 2 little sisters and did a great job. One has ADHD and she handled it perfectly. She also works with kids with autism. She's very professional and polite

- Mathew H.

Hope W.

5.0

Hope is full of energy and does great with my two boys, 8 and 2, as well as our puppy and older dog. Highly recommend!

- Hannah W.

Additional Special Needs Caregiver Services

Special Needs in West Columbia, SCSpecial Needs in Gilbert, SCSpecial Needs in Cayce, SCSpecial Needs in Irmo, SCSpecial Needs in Columbia, SCSpecial Needs in Chapin, SCSpecial Needs in Gaston, SCSpecial Needs in Leesville, SCSpecial Needs in Pelion, SCSpecial Needs in Batesburg, SC
Special Needs in Richburg, SCSpecial Needs in Augusta, GASpecial Needs in Darlington, SCSpecial Needs in Union, SCSpecial Needs in Hephzibah, GASpecial Needs in Woodruff, SCSpecial Needs in Boiling Springs, SCSpecial Needs in Waxhaw, NCSpecial Needs in Gaffney, SCSpecial Needs in Cottageville, SC
Show more

Special Needs Caregiver Articles

7 cell phone rules for kids that every parent should establish right now

December 19th, 2024 For years, my kids have watched me use the Internet and social media for both work and pleasure. They’ve also listened to my many, many lectures about... Read more
Stage 2 baby food: How to know when to offer a bit more texture

Stage 2 baby food: How to know when to offer a bit more texture

December 19th, 2024 Once your baby has mastered the art of slurping down smooth purees, it may be time to expand their culinary horizons with Stage 2 baby food. Your little gou... Read more
7 babysitter red flags every parent needs to know

7 babysitter red flags every parent needs to know

May 19th, 2021 Whether you’re a working parent or a mom or dad looking to go on the odd date night, finding a good babysitter can feel like winning the lottery. But just b... Read more
15 brilliant 2nd birthday themes and party ideas

15 brilliant 2nd birthday themes and party ideas

December 10th, 2024 While your child’s 1st birthday may have involved little more than party hats and a smash cake, the ante must be upped when they turn 2. Not only is your li... Read more