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Hannah T.


Pickens, SC

$15-17/hr5 yrs exp

Nanny

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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have 5 years experience, with all age groups and special needs children as well. I'm happy to help with: -Light cleaning -Laundry -Helping with pets -Driving the kids -Preparing snacks/meals My toddler and I are a package deal, so he would be with me. He's such a sweetheart, he loves to play and loves new friends! I love to...
Hannah can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Kathryn P.


Easley, SC

$19/hr

A Warm And Calm Nanny.

Hello, and thank you for viewing my profile! I go by Kitty. I am the mother of three special needs adults. I have worked as both a CNA and an RBT. I have experience working with both the elderly and the young with special needs. I'd describe my personality as calm, creative and grandmotherly. I like working with kids because...
Kathryn can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
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Tania N.


Greenville, SC

$16/hr3 yrs exp

4.7

(3)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I'm a energetic, babysitter with 4 years of experience watching children from newborn to 8 years old. I also have experience caring for children and adults with special needs. I am effective at engaging children in a variety of a activities to meet their educational and physical needs. So, there's always something to look...
Tania can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, travel, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"She was very professional and helpful with taking care of my 3 kids. All of them loved her and would not stop asking when she can come babysit again. I would definitely hire her services again if I had the chance."

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Caroline P.


Greenville, SC

$15-25/hr4 yrs exp

Child Care

3.9

(7)

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Caroline and I have been watching kids for the past 6 years. I started off sitting in college with my CNA certificate with special needs children. After graduating I helped multiple families out for 2 years inside their home with tasks and watching their kids. I have been a private chief as well so I can make...
Caroline can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, travel, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Caroline was an amazing help! She was very caring and provided exceptional care!"

Alondra A.

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Karen C.


Liberty, SC

$20-25/hr20 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

As a dedicated childcare provider with over two decades of experience, I'm passionate about nurturing children's growth and development. My patient and friendly nature creates a warm, supportive environment where children can thrive. I believe in open communication with parents, using their preferred method, to ensure a positive...
Karen can also help with: Travel
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"We have used Karen for years now in the care of our children. She loves each of them like her own and makes time away from us a little easier. She implements learning through play and is always fun caring and pleasant. I can’t say enough wonderful things! "

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Maura C.


Clemson, SC

$15-25/hr5 yrs exp

Summer Babysitter/Nanny

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

Hi Everyone! My name is Maura and I have my masters degree in special education from Clemson University. I have experience and certification for working with children and adults with mild to severe special needs and am CPR and First Aid certified. I teach 7th grade resource full-time in Oconee County but am available for...
Maura can also help with: Carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

5.0
"Maura was great with my kids. She helped us in town while visiting for a horse show and she was the first sitter my son had post COVID, and she handled his nerves of being without mom fantastically. Highly recommend!"

Julia S.

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Elizabeth F.


Central, SC

$20-30/hr4 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

My name is Lizzy. I'm a fun and energetic person and I really enjoy spending time with and taking care of children. I'm an excellent driver and I have a safe bright orange jeep that can be used for transportation to and from school if need be. I'm CPR certified and I've had a lot of experience. I've baby sat my sister's eight...
Elizabeth can also help with: Meal prep, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Elizabeth is very friendly, cheerful, helpful, and kind. For our 14-month-old son, it was love at first sight! He has a huge smile on his face whenever she comes through the door. Elizabeth came to our rescue when our other babysitter had to cancel just four hours...

Katherine G.

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Lindsey D.


Piedmont, SC

$10-20/hr2 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver

Hello, I'm Lindsey! I have a passion for working with the elderly and or those who are limited because of a disability or recovering from surgery. I have about 5 years of past experience working with many elderly people as well as with an 5-year-old boy as his babysitter and in school autistic aide. In the past, I worked as a...
5.0
"Lindsey is a bright, kind, compassionate young lady. She is a servant-leader. I have known Lindsey for several years."

Michael C.

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Patty R.


Piedmont, SC

$15-23/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs

I have 25 plus years experience with Meditations and the Elderly, Toddlers and Young Adults in HOSPICE, Terminal 4 Types of Dementia, Alzheimer. Parkinson's Diseases, Kidney Disease with Dialysis, Ports an also Portals, COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease), Down Syndrome, Muscular Dystrophy, Trachea Care , G - Tube with...
5.0
"Patty is very loving and caring to me. She is very knowledgeable of prescriptions, and compounded one of my prescriptions. Would hire her again!"

Beth H.

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Esther C.


Liberty, SC

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Worked With Special Needs Autistic Elderly Bed Ridden

Worked with Autistic young man for 7years. Cared for elderly lady confined to bed and transferred her to wheelchair. Worked as an aide in special needs class.
5.0
"Esther has worked for our family as a caregiver to my now 26 year old severely autistic son. Esther has been an absolute godsend for us and especially T. He requires total care and 24 hour supervision as well as being non verbal. She began working for us while T....

Lisa M.

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Special Education Degree from Clemson University; experience as a caregiver for children (2-15) with disabilities; Independent Living Assistance for ClemsonLIFE
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Micah A.


Greenville, SC

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello there! My name is Micah and I'm seeking a position as a full time nanny! I have over 10 years of babysitting experience, spent 2 years nannying for a family in Greenville, spent three semesters doing internships in elementary schools during college, and I have been working with children with special needs for 7 years as a...
Micah can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"We are very picky when it comes to who we allow to keep our baby and who we allow in our house unsupervised due to my husband coaching for Clemson. With that being said, we've never had a second thought about having Micah A. watch our 9-month-old in our home....

Ashleigh C.

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Zoe A.


Greenville, SC

$10-30/hr2 yrs exp

ABA Therapist/RBT

I am working on becoming a registered behavior technician. I worked with children on the spectrum for almost 2 years using ABA therapy at a private company. I was in charge of working one on one with the children, implanting special programs, doing crafts and games, homework help, and much more.
4.0
"Zoe is a pleasure to be around. She loves the kids and can relate to them very well. Zoe tries to make everything fun for the kids even when it is actually work. "

Lois R.

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Jillian M.


Greenville, SC

$22-25/hr5 yrs exp

Hello!

Hi, I'm Jill! I have a degree in Education Studies and a minor in Special Education. Up until my final semester of school, I was studying moderate/intensive special education. I have had experience with individuals with special needs (ages 3-70 years) since I was 11. Most of my experience is with individuals with behavioral...
Jillian can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

Early Education

5.0
"Jill nannied for us for 3 years and is young and full of life. When she nannied for us she often took our daughter outside for fun activities, went to the park, and had picnics. I felt very comfortable asking Jill to focus on certain learning and development skills...

Hannah B.

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Jillian M.


Greenville, SC

$15-20/hr2 yrs exp

I first got introduced into the world of special needs when I was 8. We had friends with two non-verbal sons my age and I would hang out with them when our families would spend time together. When I was 11, I was asked to volunteer in a special education classroom and throughout the rest of my middle/high school career I had at...
I am currently in CNA school and will be certified the 28th of this month. I am CPR, First Aid, and AED certified. Last summer I had the privilege to work as a counselor at Camp Spearhead, with elderly special needs!
Carson can also help with: Errands, dementia, meal prep, live-in home care, light cleaning, hospice services & more
Skills:

CNA

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Bailey M.


Clemson, SC

$10-15/hr6 yrs exp

Responsible And Caring

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a Special Ed major at Clemson University! I volunteer at a special needs preschool in Anderson, SC and Clemson Elementary every week during the school year. During the summer, I am a camp counselor at Camp Bonclarken in Flat Rock, NC. I love kids and sign language so I want to use my passions to become a speech pathologist.
Bailey can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
I have lived with kids my whole life as my mother is a nanny, I'm experienced with special needs (I started volunteering with special needs programs in elementary school!), specific instructions, am comfortable dealing with all life experiences! My mother was/is a nanny and myself and my brother are adopted (of 7 children my...
Kaliana can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

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Grace D.


Clemson, SC

$10-15/hr

Full-Time Nanny

Hi! My name is Grace and I am working toward mathematics teaching degree at Clemson University. I have babysat for multiple families, ages ranging from 13 months- 10 years. I volunteered for Challenger Baseball, a program focused on teaching special needs kids how to play baseball and improve their social skills. I also shadowed...
Grace can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Pickens, SC

Tania N.

5.0

Tania was absolutely fantastic watching our 3 kids so my wife and I could make it to a close friends wedding. She's very composed and great with our kids of varying ages. The house was even as clean as we left it when we returned! We will certainly be having her sit in the future

- Eric S.

Caroline P.

5.0

Caroline has a kind, patient and gentle manner that is a great help with younger children, those living with disabilities, elderly care and those tough years of preteens and teens. Knowing her for over ten years, I have watched her progression into adulthood and her incredible ability to connect...

- Danielle C.

Karen C.

5.0

Karen was great with my girls! Very sweet and accommodating for our family.

- Care member

Maura C.

5.0

Maura was great with my kids. She helped us in town while visiting for a horse show and she was the first sitter my son had post COVID, and she handled his nerves of being without mom fantastically. Highly recommend!

- Julia S.

Elizabeth F.

5.0

Elizabeth is a kind and sweet girl who's fantastic with children. We really appreciate the energy and the amount of work that she puts into keeping the house clean and making sure our daughter is taken care of and happy. We will be hiring her again :)

- Lilian A.

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