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Find special needs caregivers in Raleigh, NC that you’ll love

160 special needs caregivers are listed in Raleigh, NC

The average posted rate is $17/hr as of March 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years

Special needs caregivers in Raleigh, NC

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Alison P.


Raleigh, NC

$25-50/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny With Special Needs And Complex Medical Issues Available Part-Time

5.0

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Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I love kids. I value the wonder of watching them learn and discover new things as they develop physically, socially, and emotionally. It really does take a village to raise a child, and I'd like to be a helpful part of yours. I have a positive outlook on life. I've lived in Cary/Raleigh since 1980, attended Wake Co schools,...
5.0
"Alison helped took care of my household of 7 cats for a week while my husband and I went out of town for a week. Our regular pet sitter could not watch the cats for us this time, and we couldn't cancel our trip to Jamaica. We were unable to find a pet sitting...

Joanna D.

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Robin C.


Raleigh, NC

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Child Development Specialist With Autism And Special Needs Experience

I have over 25 years experience in the field of Child Development including Early Intervention experience as well as working with children who have specials needs. It is my gift as well as my passion to help children thrive and to assist families with what they need to ensure that their children are healthy, happy and thriving.
5.0
"Robin is very punctual and works well with Special Needs Children. My child was diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome and Robin worked with her on a consistent basis and was key to my child's developmental growth. She is extremely dependable and trustworthy. I...

Tuesday U.

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Yonit S.


Raleigh, NC

$23/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny/Caregiver For Children, Specializing In Children With Disabilities

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Yonit. I have over 20 years of experience working with both typical kids and children with disabilities and delays, both in the workplace and at home. Currently, I am a preschool Assistant Director possibly looking for a change. I worked in a Smart Start (More at 4) preschool classroom for 8 years. The children I...
5.0
"I have known Yonit as both a parent and a classroom volunteer. She is warm and truly amazing with young children. She has worked with me for over 10 years in a special education classroom. She brings compassion, patience and creativity. "

Monica S.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My Name is Sally, I have a lot of experience with , special needs, I have worked in group homes, and in people's home, I am trained the tube, feeding and Hoyer lift. I am a very loving person, and I do my job, with integrity and honesty. And I am very am very caring
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Esther K.


Raleigh, NC

$32/hr10 yrs exp

Hallo there, my name is Esther and I have been working as a CNA for over 11years , I've worked in an assisted living facility for 9 years memory care too. I love to help and i'm kind and very patient and I believe it is very important when working with the residents. I'm can be be flexible if need be. Looking forward to hear...
5.0
"She' the most committed caregiver I've ever worked with."

Joyce K.

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Quinnisha H.


Raleigh, NC

$25/hr4 yrs exp

Honestly,respectful And Loyal

I'm a person who definitely love what I do. I'm a reliable, trustworthy and a caring person. I treat everyone with respect no matter what their needs are. I have skills in dealing with mental health, personal care, and ect. I'm here to lighten the load, give you free time and to be able to just breathe knowing that you have...
5.0
"Quinn is fantastic. She has a great personality and makes it safe and loved my sister. It was a great fit. Wonderful wonderful person."

Darlene K.

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Lucas H.


Raleigh, NC

$50/hr10 yrs exp

Accessible Education Instructor And Coach

I worked with students in schools for 10 years as a licensed teacher, including students with orthopedic, cognitive, speech, and developmental disabilities. I am autistic, as well as ADHD, and my experience as a neurodivergent adult informs my teaching and coaching practice. I can support clients through direct instruction,...
5.0
"Lucas is a very caring and kind, patient person who has worked with children and youth with special needs. He respects families amd is gentle and compassionate. Lucas is always on time amd works hard to help any individual in any capacity. He has always been...

Karen T.

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Brittany M.


Raleigh, NC

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

I am a special needs mama myself who often struggles to find babysitters as my daughters autism scares away most sitters. I love making families feel at ease. I have hands on experience with all things neuro divergent. I enjoy helping others who struggle to get the tasks done on their own. I worked for corporate America the past...
5.0
"I’ve known Brittany for over 15 years and she has always been reliable, friendly, compassionate and loving to every member of my family she’s cared for, She was a tremendous help with my mother when she was going through cancer treatments, for my young daughter who...

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Luz M.


Raleigh, NC

$16-25/hr5 yrs exp

Caregiver

Hello my name is Luz, I'm a personal caregiver with excellent references. Please feel free to contact me. Special Needs Caregiver
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Lauren S.


Raleigh, NC

$30-40/hr10 yrs exp

ABA Therapist/Teacher/Nanny

I am actively seeking a position with the right family starting this September! I have been working with children with autism for over a decade. After nannying for a child with autism I became a behavioral therapist in Wisconsin with an ABA provider and started my career in this wonderful field! I worked as an AUII assistant...
5.0
"Lauren has amazing strategies and techniques to address behavioral and emotional challenges. She is kind yet firm and will go above and beyond to connect with children at their level."

Grace S.

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Cynthia P.


Raleigh, NC

$10-20/hr10 yrs exp

Habilitation Technician/ ABA Technician

Current work with children and adults with special needs & Autism spectrum disorder. Pairing, manning, and learning ways to deescalate behaviors. Gaining rapport to help children learn new ways of becoming socially independent.
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Manuela F.


Raleigh, NC

$23/hr2 yrs exp

Experienced Senior Care And Specials Needs.

Hello I am Manuela I would like to have a space in the hearts of seniors. I have 2 years of experience like caregiver in Home Care. I love helping them.
Manuela can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"She is the most kind person that I meet she is confident responsible and love to take care of another not matter what. My little one A. love her so much. I highlighted to recommend her."

Delkis M.

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Erica Z.


Raleigh, NC

$10-15/hr5 yrs exp

Full-time Child Caregiver Available

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi there! I am currently a nanny and Preschool Teacher. I have experience as a nanny for a child with special needs and have been nannying for about 4 years. I've also worked at an afterschool care and summer camp, as a counselor for children from kindergarten through eighth grade. During the summer we work eight hour days which...
Erica can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Erica was wonderful caring for our toddler (1.5yrs at the time) she is gentle and loving and very reliable. She follows instructions and dependable with children, our daughter loved having her around!"

Rasha A.

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Kaitlyn L.


Raleigh, NC

$22/hr5 yrs exp

Experienced Part-Time Caregiver

Hi there! I'm a caring and dedicated nanny with 5+ years of experience working with children of all ages, from infants to teens, including those with special needs. I'm passionate about building strong, positive relationships with the children I care for, and I truly enjoy creating fun, and engaging activities that keep kids...
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Extremely professional, our kids love Miss Kaitlyn!!!"

Jamison M.

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Natasha B.


Raleigh, NC

$25/hr8 yrs exp

Stay Happy & Healthy, Work Hard And Play Harder Is The Motto!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have 8+ years of experience babysitting, as well as taking care of children with special needs ages 2-11, and type 1 diabetic children (I am t1d myself). I will ensure they are safe, the house is taken care of including errand-running or personal shopping if needed, guidance or help with homework/responsibilities, driving them...
Natasha can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Natasha is amazing, kind, and professional."

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Kaila S.


Raleigh, NC

$14-30/hr7 yrs exp

Lively Sitter, Great With Babies

I have 7 years of experience. I can help with Grocery Shopping and Laundry. I was previously the main Infant/Toddler teacher at a daycare, I also have plenty of experience with VPK. I also have experience with special needs kids. I have experience tutoring kindergarten to 7th grade. I was in Girl Scouts for 13 years and an...
Kaila can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Morgan B.


Raleigh, NC

$15-30/hr7 yrs exp

4.0

(2)

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I am a responsible, kind and open minded caretaker with a passion for working with kids. I have 7 years of experience with babysitting and childcare. I enjoy doing simple tasks like cooking and cleaning and I am willing to help with tasks outside of the house like running errands. I love the outdoors and taking kids to explore...
Morgan can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"She was great with my girls and they loved her! We plan to hire her every time that we can and she's available."

Mary H.

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Laura Y.


Raleigh, NC

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Loving Mom Available For Babysitting/Companionship

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi there! I've raised a wonderful special needs child (now a young adult) of my own, and I worked as a teacher's assistant at a wonderful church preschool for seven years. I'm available various evenings when Mom and Dad need a date night, have a meeting, etc. I'm best suited to care for elementary and older. By day, I'm a...
Laura can also help with: Carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"It was such pleasure meeting Laura. We did not end up hiring her as our needs changed, but would definitely re-consider her. She was on time, a pleasure to speak with, and very professional."

Tara D.

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Haleigh A.


Raleigh, NC

$25/hr9 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Haleigh. I am 25 years old. I have been working with kids for about 11 years now. I have worked with many different ages. I have been working in daycares for almost 6 years now with taking breaks to go back to school and other things. I currently work with special needs children in an aba clinic during the day. I...
Haleigh can also help with: Carpooling, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Haleigh has a genuine love for children. She has extensive experience working with preschool children in both daycare and in-home settings. She also has experience working with young children with special needs including autism and developmental delays. Haleigh...

Linda P.

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Kadence P.


Raleigh, NC

$15-20/hr4 yrs exp

Most Fun And Responsible Sitter!

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I can help with Travel and Cooking/Meal Preparation, learning, or just watching and playing with the kids for a few hours or however long you want or need! I adore children and I am very responsible with kids, I have experience with special needs children, and most of my experience is with kids under the age of 1. I have worked...
Kadence can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"My children instantly liked her and you can trust her. Good person at heart!!"

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Raleigh, NC

Alison P.

5.0

Patient, a great fit for a our family and reliable

- Care member

Robin C.

5.0

Robin is very punctual and works well with Special Needs Children. My child was diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome and Robin worked with her on a consistent basis and was key to my child's developmental growth. She is extremely dependable and trustworthy. I highly recommend Robin and will...

- Tuesday U.

Yonit S.

5.0

I have known Yonit as both a parent and a classroom volunteer. She is warm and truly amazing with young children. She has worked with me for over 10 years in a special education classroom. She brings compassion, patience and creativity.

- Monica S.

Esther K.

5.0

She' the most committed caregiver I've ever worked with.

- Joyce K.

Quinnisha H.

5.0

Quinn is fantastic. She has a great personality and makes it safe and loved my sister. It was a great fit. Wonderful wonderful person.

- Darlene K.

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

Average Rating4.7 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in Raleigh, NC are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 82 reviews of the 160 listed special needs caregivers.