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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Matthews, NC

The average posted rate is $22/hr as of May 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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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:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

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: Home modification, errands, dementia, light cleaning, companionship, meal prep & more
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...

Elizabeth O.

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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: Travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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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:

First Aid

CPR

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: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel & 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: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

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Leah W.


Matthews, NC

$21-26/hr10 yrs exp

I have 28 years of experience working with children. I went from teacher at a preschool, director of a Tri-lingual school to owning and operating my own homeschool. I relocated to this area in October of 2020. I currently work with special needs students at a local charter school. My love for children led me to working with...
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

I'm Leah and I have 9+ years working with the elderly as a cna, home health aide and caregiver/sitter. I relocated to NC in 2020 to care for my aunt who was in her 80's. I have been working with children for the past 28yrs in several capacities, from teaching to owning and operating my own homeschool. I currently work with...
Leah can also help with: Transportation, meal prep, light cleaning, errands
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

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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: Light cleaning, hospice services, errands, live-in home care, dementia, meal prep & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

CPR

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: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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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: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

5.0
"Michelle is a wonderful sitter for us. Our 3 year old looks forward to her visits and she's able to run him through his elaborate bedtime rituals with ease"

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Matthews, NC

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.

Maria L.

5.0

Maria has been working for me for over a year and a half. She helps take care of my parents who are both in their early 90s. Dad is bedridden and under hospice care. She assists the hospice CNA in bathing him. She is dependable, caring, patient, hard working and thorough. She has some experience...

- Debbie L.

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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 23 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.