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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 $13/hr as of April 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years

Special needs caregivers in Lexington, SC

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Darcy P.


Columbia, SC

$11-16/hr2 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm Darcy! I am an experienced babysitter with children of all ages. I have experience with kids with disabilities and special needs. I am also a former lifeguard so I have CPR and first aid training. I am an enthusiastic, calm and caring worker and I look forward to assisting your family!
Darcy can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Darcy was my student (chemical oceanography) and worked in my laboratory for 2 years now. She is independent, a quick learner, and resourceful. She was able to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines. She is also trustworthy and always punctual. She learned...

Annie B.

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Lotoya J.


Columbia, SC

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Special Need Care-Giver/Kid Uber Driver

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hi MY Name Is Lotoya I've Been Working With Children. Through Out My Whole 15 Year's Of My Working Career. This Is Something I Have Alway's Been Passionate About. From Minor To Severe Disabilitie's. I Work With Richland One School District As A Teacher Assistant. With Special Need Kid's For The Last 9 Years I Treat These Kid's...
5.0
"I hired Lotoya to watch my two sons at the last minute. She was patient and kind. She was very knowledgeable on how to deal with their special needs. I am looking forward to using her again!"

Connie M.

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Frances S.


Irmo, SC

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver

I am an experienced nanny and babysitter, serving typical children as well as special needs children and adults. I also pet sit and house sit. I have experience as a Nanny, Personal Care Assistant, Preschool Teacher, a Substitute Teacher for all grades and learning abilities, and a Special Education teacher's Assistant. I have...
5.0
"Fran has a unique ability to interact with children and adults in such a wonderful way. I worked with her first when she substituted for Teacher's aides. She could make every child smile, while setting success expectations. She made great connections with both...

Donna G.

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Casandra C.


Columbia, SC

$15-22/hr7 yrs exp

nanny

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I'm a childcare provider with a true passion for helping children grow and develop. With over 7 years of experience caring for children of all ages, I have the skills and knowledge necessary to provide a safe and nurturing environment for your child. My creative and friendly personality allows me to easily connect with children...
Casandra can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Cassie was dependable, punctual, good with the kids and pets. We highly recommend her!"

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Ainslei P.


Columbia, SC

$20-25/hr4 yrs exp

Friendly, Calm And Attentive Assistant

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.

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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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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...

Tenley A.

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Lotoya J.


Columbia, SC

$15-18/hr20 yrs exp

Nanny

5.0

(138)

Hired by 57 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, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

5.0
"Lotoya is truly amazing! She’s dependable, reliable, and trustworthy. My little one loves her! "

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Frances S.


Irmo, SC

$12-17/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Caregiver

I am a mother of four college age children with over 20 years of childcare experience. I have worked as a Preschool Teacher, Substitute Teacher for all grades and learning abilities, and a Special Education teacher's Assistant. I have experience babysitting and as a nanny, serving typical children as well as children and young...
Frances can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"There are not enough words to express how much Fran means to our family. She is so wonderful with our daughter and with us. She has gone above and beyond, is super flexible and dependable. At a time of big changes for our family she made the transition seamless and...

Cat C.

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Rasheba S.


Gaston, SC

$20/hr6 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm Rasheba! I've always had a natural connection with children, and working with them has become one of the most rewarding parts of my life. With experience as a teacher, coach, and proud godmother and aunt to twins I offer a well rounded, hands on approach to nurturing young minds - including experience working with...
Rasheba can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Rasheba was great! We hired her for help with our 3 month old while we went on our first real date night since the new born era. She was punctual, followed all our instructions and our son was completely safe in her care. We would definitely hire her again!"

Matthew L.

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Carey O.


West Columbia, SC

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Columbia Nanny Seeking Full-Time Position

Being a nanny has been a really rewarding experience for me. I've had the opportunity to work with children of a variety of ages and help them learn, grow, and develop. I've always loved kids and have been babysitting for family friends and people from my church since I was 12 years old. After high school, I worked in an office...
Carey can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Very rarely will you meet someone who knows how to communicate with children and care for them the way that Carey does! She is great with infants and young children and I've gotten to see how her experience has taught her many tricks! I've learned so much...

Kirstin O.

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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: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, 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.

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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: Meal prep, light cleaning, hospice services, errands, dementia, companionship & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

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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

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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: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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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

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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: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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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: Respite care, personal care, meal prep, light cleaning, hospice services, errands & more
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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...
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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...
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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 .

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Lexington, SC

Darcy P.

5.0

Darcy was my student (chemical oceanography) and worked in my laboratory for 2 years now. She is independent, a quick learner, and resourceful. She was able to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines. She is also trustworthy and always punctual. She learned how to use a quadruple mass...

- Annie B.

Lotoya J.

5.0

My daughter loved spending time with her.

- Loni H.

Frances S.

5.0

Fran has a unique ability to interact with children and adults in such a wonderful way. I worked with her first when she substituted for Teacher's aides. She could make every child smile, while setting success expectations. She made great connections with both verbal and nonverbal children. I...

- Donna G.

Casandra C.

5.0

Cassie was dependable, punctual, good with the kids and pets. We highly recommend her!

- Care member

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.

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