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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Matthews, NC

The average posted rate is $21/hr as of April 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 7 years

Special needs caregivers in Matthews, NC

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Shiela W.


Matthews, NC

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Making A Difference In The Lives Of Those With Special Needs

5.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have worked extensively with young men with special needs. I am passionate about my work as I work with integrity, compassion and remain upbeat and fun.
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Laura B.


Matthews, NC

$25-40/hr3 yrs exp

Experienced care provider for children of all ages, seniors and individuals with special needs. Also experienced in providing academic tutoring and pet care. Mom of three children; two in college and one in high school along with two Golden Retrievers and a German Shepherd mix that we rescued. With a finance background,...
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Rebecca A.


Matthews, NC

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Professional Child Whisperer

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am 24yrs old with extensive childcare experience from children 6 months to 12 years and recently graduated from college. I recently relocated to Charlotte for work. I have had professional training in the preschool setting for infants - 5 years as well as other specialized trainings from childcare jobs throughout the years....
Rebecca can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Early Education

5.0
"Rebecca is super dependable & reliable. I trust her with my children."

Jessica M.

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Brianna C.


Matthews, NC

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Sitter/Nanny Looking To Watch Little One

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I am a mom of two little ones looking to watch another child. I have over 15 years of experience and have watched kids from newborn to teenage years. I also have experience working with special needs. I am very familiar with baby led weaning as that is the method I used for my own little ones. I am hands-on and believe...
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Brianna has years of experience caring for little ones both professionally and at home with younger siblings and nieces and nephews. She's very reliable, always on time and is very comfortable taking the reigns with your little one."

Cathleen W.

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Laura B.


Matthews, NC

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Energetic, Fun-loving Caretaker

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

Experienced care provider for children of all ages, seniors and individuals with special needs. Also experienced in providing academic tutoring and pet care. Mom of three children; two in college and one in high school along with two Golden Retrievers and a German Shepherd mix we rescued in January, With a finance background,...
Laura can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Ms. Laura was our beloved nanny before the kids reached school age. And we just really built a trusting relationship. Recently, she took our kids to the white water center for a day trip. They did rope courses, had a picnic and just had the most fun day together....

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Donna W.


Matthews, NC

$15-30/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Children are my true passion and life! I am a mother of a grown daughter. Degree in child development, music teacher and music therapist with special needs children. Experience with infants through teaching child development to adults, at a college. I have taught over 25 years in various teaching styles, Montessori, Waldorf,...
Donna can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Donna is AMAZING!! She has been such a gift to our family and a joy to work with! She always comes with a fun activity to do with my kids and they love her. She is willing to help in any area we need and she is so kind and loving. It is very comfortable having...

Johanna H.

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Laura B.


Matthews, NC

$30-40/hr4 yrs exp

Fun-loving, Energetic, Dependable Caretaker

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Experienced care provider for seniors including those who have been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease and/or dementia, individuals with special needs and children of all ages. Also experienced in providing academic tutoring and pet care. Mom of three children; two in college and one in high school along with two Golden...
Laura can also help with: Dementia, meal prep, light cleaning, companionship, home modification, errands & more
5.0
"Laura has been caring for my mother with Parkinson's Disease on the weekends for nine months and has done an outstanding job. She is punctual, professional, compassionate and goes above and beyond to make my mom safe, comfortable and happy. She clearly cares...

Jodi L.

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Liz O.


Matthews, NC

$27/hr3 yrs exp

Happy And Smiley

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Liz. I have past nanny experience, babysitting experience and was an activity director at a camp for kids with health challenges. I am creative, outgoing, caring, understanding and love to improve the lives of others whenever and however I can! My current family has a family member moving to town so she will be...
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Betsy S G.


Matthews, NC

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Loving Care Giver

Truly, I believe I was born to be a grandma. Being with my 7 grandchildren and all the others who call me Bibi - is the joy of my life. After 50 years of loving on people, my specialties are infants to 6-year-olds and being a Senior Companion. One of my nicknames is Baby Whisperer. I've been told I have the Magic Touch and my...
Hi! My name is Jennifer and I'm a current NICU registered nurse and UNC-Chapel Hill graduate. I've been a nurse for 9 years and 7 of those have been in the NICU. Babies are my passion and I love what I do! I'm looking to provide overnight care for your infant while you get a full night's sleep! Please reach out to me for any...
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Sarah R.


Matthews, NC

$10-12/hr3 yrs exp

Hello! My name is Sarah and I am thrilled to offer my caregiving services to your family. I bring a nurturing and supportive approach to every family I work with. I am passionate about providing a safe and stimulating environment for all. My personal experience includes infants, teenagers, special needs, and animal care. I have...
Sarah can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Ana A.


Matthews, NC

$18/hr6 yrs exp

Hello! I'm from Brazil. I'm 27 years old, and I have a degree in Education, specializing as a teacher. I've been working with babies and children up to 11 years old for 6 years now, and during this time, I also worked as a Child Therapist, focusing on Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). This experience has given me a solid...
Ana can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Ellie and I am currently a full time restaurant server and just recently moved to the area! I have many years of childcare experience as I worked at a day camp for four years as well as occasional babysitting! I also have experience with special needs children, as I worked extensively with special needs kids at...
Elizabeth can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Grace M.


Matthews, NC

$20-25/hr9 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My names Grace! I graduated from UNCC as a cheerleader with a Exercise Science degree in May 2022. I currently work as a Chiropractic Assistant and XRay Technician full time. However I will be going back to school for an associates in Occupational Therapy Assisting at the end of August. I worked as a nanny for many years...
Grace can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Early Education

Leelah E.


Matthews, NC

$18-25/hr1 yrs exp

Energetic, Happy And Responsible Sitter!

Hiii, I'm Leelah but I go by my middle name Jasmine! I love working with children and have babysat for several families, providing a safe, fun, and nurturing environment. I have experience working with special needs kids from my time in high school, which taught me patience and empathy. I love working with children and have also...
Leelah can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Maria L.


Charlotte, NC

$25-35/hr3 yrs exp

I am a dependable, patient and compassionate care provider with over 3 years experience including senior adults, special needs adolescents and hospice care. Those I have worked with would describe me as positive, attentive and a good listener. I approach each work situation as an opportunity to provide exceptional care as well...
Maria can also help with: Hospice services, live-in home care, meal prep, dementia, light cleaning, errands & more
Skills:

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

5.0
"Maria is very kind and compassionate"

Melissa C.

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Joy G.


Charlotte, NC

$12-17/hr

Skilled CNA

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I've been a caregiver for 12 years and I've been taking care a different patients from young and adults and seniors. I am very caring and trustworthy person. Helping with people with disabilities and seniors is my passion. I take my job very seriously and respect is very important to me.
5.0
"It was my pleasure to work with Joy on a recent business trip to NC. I would hire her again in a heartbeat, great attention to detail, great conversations and she genuinely cares. The other very nice thing was she picked up routine crazy quick, don't think I every...

Mark B.

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Danielle O.


Charlotte, NC

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Creative! Responsible !

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, I'm Danielle. A little bit more about myself: I volunteered at the YMCA for over 5 years and was then offered a job. In total, I've been working with kids for 14 years. I work in 5 departments at the YMCA, which include childcare, camp counseling, customer service, fitness specialist, and the sports department. I am...
Danielle can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Michelle J.


Charlotte, NC

$26/hr17 yrs exp

Loving, Happy and Professional Nanny, Babysitter

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I'm excited to share my interest in providing wonderful childcare for you! With over 17 years of experience as an Early Childhood Educator, I have developed a strong ability to nurture and support children, from newborns to elementary school students. I have experience with a variety of childcare needs, including sleep...
Michelle can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Early Education

5.0
"Michelle is a wonderful nanny. She cared for our infant son and six year old daughter when I went back to work after maternity leave. She is caring, easygoing, and great with kids. As a mom she understands children and child development. She was engaging and often...

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Matthews, NC

Rebecca A.

5.0

Rebecca is super dependable & reliable. I trust her with my children.

- Jessica M.

Brianna C.

5.0

Brianna has years of experience caring for little ones both professionally and at home with younger siblings and nieces and nephews. She's very reliable, always on time and is very comfortable taking the reigns with your little one.

- Cathleen W.

Laura B.

5.0

Ms. Laura was our beloved nanny before the kids reached school age. And we just really built a trusting relationship. Recently, she took our kids to the white water center for a day trip. They did rope courses, had a picnic and just had the most fun day together. They're already asking when they...

- Care member

Donna W.

5.0

Donna is AMAZING!! She has been such a gift to our family and a joy to work with! She always comes with a fun activity to do with my kids and they love her. She is willing to help in any area we need and she is so kind and loving. It is very comfortable having Donna in our home. She also is so safe...

- Johanna H.

Laura B.

5.0

The regular caregiver for my MIL had to take sudden extensive leave to care for her mother. Laura was a LIFESAVER at a very challenging time. She was quick to learn my Mil's routine, willing to help with kitchen cleanup and very easy to communicate with. What we loved most about Laura was how kindly...

- Elizabeth O.

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Ratings for Matthews, NC special needs caregivers listed on Care.com

Average Rating5.0 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in Matthews, NC are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 29 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.