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169 special needs caregivers are listed in Raleigh, NC
The average posted rate is $17/hr as of November 2024
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years
Special needs caregivers in Raleigh, NC
Leigh S.
Raleigh, NC
$10-15/hr • 10 yrs exp
Special Needs Provider/ Pet Walker/Sitter? Run Errands? Personal Assistant
5.0
(2)
Work very well with special needs children, teens , adults and seniors. I have a medical background and work as a private duty aid for many years. I raised a family of (4) children while holding down (2) jobs. Very good at multitasking.
5.0
"Leigh is the absolute best! She is the first person, other than myself to tend to some rather personal needs of my daughter. My daughter has a spinal cord injury and Leigh has been great with her. Her dedication to my daughter has relieved a lot of the stress I...
Bryan B.
Robin C.
Raleigh, NC
$10-15/hr • 10 yrs exp
Child Development Specialist With Autism And Special Needs Experience
5.0
(8)
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.
Alison P.
Raleigh, NC
$25-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Nanny With Special Needs And Complex Medical Issues Available Part-Time
5.0
(8)
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 watched my 6-year old son with autism for a full day. She did a great job, and he really took to her. We hoped to work more with Alison, but the our schedules just didn't work out. She will make a great caregiver/nanny for the right family."
Connie C.
Yonit S.
Raleigh, NC
$23/hr • 10 yrs exp
Nanny/Caregiver For Children, Specializing In Children With Disabilities
5.0
(1)
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.
Sally N.
Raleigh, NC
$10-15/hr
5.0
(1)
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
Hope S.
Raleigh, NC
$15-25/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hey! My name is Hope, I'm a senior in high school currently taking college classes at Southeastern Theological Baptist Seminary, this allows me to have a much more open schedule. I'm really good with kids and seniors as well (although I have less experience with senior care). I'm great with babysitting, running errands, helping...
5.0
(1)
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.
5.0
(1)
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.
Brittany M.
Raleigh, NC
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
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...
Care member
5.0
(2)
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.
5.0
(3)
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.
5.0
(1)
Hello my name is Luz, I'm a personal caregiver with excellent references. Please feel free to contact me. Special Needs Caregiver
5.0
(2)
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, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
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.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have over 9 years of babysitting/nannying experience. In that time I have run my own in home babysitting business where I would care for between 4 and 8 kids at a time, for upwards of 6 hours at time. I have experience working with larger groups of children, as well as one on one care. I've worked as a full-time live in nanny...
Makayla can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"She is so bubbly and talkative! What a great personality! I hope she stays with us for a very long time because my daughter absolutely loves her. The whole family does! Even the dog! She is patient, kind, loving, takes time to hear the kid out. She's moral and...
Lindsey S.
Hope S.
Raleigh, NC
$16-20/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hey! My name is Hope, I'm a senior in high school currently taking college classes at Southeastern Theological Baptist Seminary, this allows me to have a much more open schedule. I'm really good with kids and seniors as well (although I have less experience with senior care). I'm great with babysitting, running errands, helping...
Hope can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"We have been so blessed to find Hope! She has been wonderful with our kids, and always will to help with all our needs. She is punctual, hard working, and loving to our family. "
Dolores H.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have my bachelors degree in Child and Family Development from Georgia Southern University. I worked at Early Autism Project as a registered behavior therapist for 3 years. I am first aid and CPR certified. I've interned for First Steps, a parenting program, at Saint Joseph's Candler Hospital. I have gained ample child care...
Brittany can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Britney took great care of our one year old! He was grumpy when we left, but she managed to cheer him up and figure out all the things he loves to play with. Would hire her again!"
Ken L.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Grace and I am a currently in my second semester of nursing school at Wake Tech Community College.
I have nannied for 4 families full time in past summers. I was in charger of transporting, cleaning, laundry, and meal prep. I have my license (and of course a clean record) and would love to care for your kids! I have...
Grace can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Grace became a member of the family over the summer that she took care of our 5 and 7 year old. She took them various places including the pool and playgrounds! She was great!"
Jamie M.
5.0
(1)
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.
Morgan B.
Raleigh, NC
$15-30/hr • 7 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, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
3.0
"Morgan was not reliable. She would call off constantly (at lease once per week due to being ill) and did not give notice when she left the job (Saturday - due to work next Tuesday). She called off the last 3 days of work before advising that she was quitting -...
Marilyn P.
Abigail L.
Raleigh, NC
$20-22/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
Hello everyone! My name is Abby, and I have 12 years of babysitting/nannying experience. In addition to caring for children aged 4 weeks to 14 years old, I also previously worked as a teacher's assistant for 3 years with kids aged 5 to 14 with emphasis on children with special needs. I also worked as a camp counselor for...
Abigail can also help with: Travel, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Abby is the kind of person you can instinctively trust with your family. She is thoughtful, careful, and patient. Ultimately, it was a relief to know that the kids were in great hands. You're not settling if you hire Abby, you're putting your family in good hands."
Megan M.
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Raleigh, NC
Leigh S.
5.0
Leigh is the absolute best! She is the first person, other than myself to tend to some rather personal needs of my daughter. My daughter has a spinal cord injury and Leigh has been great with her. Her dedication to my daughter has relieved a lot of the stress I was feeling as I had to return to...
- Bryan B.
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.
Alison P.
5.0
Patient, a great fit for a our family and reliable
- Care member
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.
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 Rating4.6 / 5
Special Needs Caregivers in Raleigh, NC are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 72 reviews of the 169 listed special needs caregivers.