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Special needs caregivers in Ravenel, SC

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Lelin C.


Ravenel, SC

$18-50/hr2 yrs exp

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I'm passionate about providing exceptional child care and creating a nurturing environment where children can thrive. With years of experience in child care, I am dedicated to ensuring the safety, well-being, and development of each child in my care. I believe in fostering a positive and engaging atmosphere, filled with...
Lelin can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Lila C.


Summerville, SC

$20/hr7 yrs exp

Energetic And Passionate Psychology Student

5.0

(2)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I recently graduated with a BA in Psychology and minor in Spanish from Drew University in Madison, NJ, and am currently pursuing a career in Pediatric Occupational Therapy. I began babysitting at 13 and since then have had experience as a gymnastics coach, theatre/dance teacher, preschool teaching assistant, nanny and...
Lila can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Lila is simply the best. She became a part of our family, providing nurturing care for our twins (3 yrs) since we pulled them from school due to COVID. We were looking for someone who was taking significant precautions to prevent virus transmission and with whom we...

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Kari V.


Summerville, SC

$10-25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Kari. I owned and ran a daycare for 10 years and then became a public school teacher for 13 years. I was also a special needs respite care provider for the state of Michigan for 10 years. I am certified in CPR and First Aid. My husband and I recently moved to South Carolina and I would love to keep caring for...
5.0
"Kari was excellent! My 11 month old took to her right away. She's fantastic with children."

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Sharon B.


Summerville, SC

$22-25/hr10 yrs exp

Part/full Time Nanny Available, Also For Some Evening/Weekend Child Care

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

BS in Elem Educ/ Early Childhood Educ WA Teacher Certificate. Many years of teaching young children/families: Preschool, Head Start, child care centers, public kindergarten. Many years Nanny in Seattle, newborns to school age, 1-3 children, children/ parents with special needs Extensive infant and toddler care...
Sharon can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Early Education

5.0
"Shari nanny's for our 10 month old son and has been such a marvelous teacher and caregiver to him. If you're seeking high-quality childcare, Shari is worth every penny. She's very experienced in early childhood education, always arrives with an upbeat positive...

Katie E.

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Tamara O.


Charleston, SC

$18/hr10 yrs exp

Grand Nanny

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have experience with infants, toddlers, twins, school aged children and those with special needs. I engage children in activities to include, but not limited to, outdoor exploration, reading, and arts and crafts. I am comfortable transporting children to various activities outside of the home and have a clean driving record....
Tamara can also help with: Meal prep, travel, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Gina watched our little guy from 4 months and was amazing! She was so sweet with him and he was always excited to see her. Gina was very open minded about how we wanted to do things, even being flexible with us using cloth diapers and doing research of her own...

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Shakirah B.


Summerville, SC

$15-20/hr4 yrs exp

Compassionate

3.7

(3)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have a Outstanding track record of excellence in providing daily needs, including homemaking, cooking, dressing, bathing, transportation, Incontinence care and supplementing therapy. I deal with children, special needs (I have a little brother who has autism), disabled and seniors. Experience with Hoyer lift, Over 5 years of...
Shakirah can also help with: Respite care, live-in home care, hospice services, home modification, personal care, dementia & more
Skills:

CNA

5.0
"Shakirah Works for me when I go out of town for work every month she's a big help to my family. Mom really loves her"

Sophia C.

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Alyssa W.


Charleston, SC

$18-30/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I began babysitting for friends and family at age 12. I volunteered at camp for children with special needs for 5 years, have tutored kindergarten and first grade, and spent 2 years during undergrad working in a daycare, with children ranging in age from 4 months to 4 years. In addition, I spent one full summer as a "sitter" for...
Alyssa can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Alyssa has been working with us for over 2 years now and our daughter LOVES seeing her. She is professional, always on time, and takes amazing care of our toddler. We don't leave our daughter with anyone else!"

Lauren O.

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Pamela U.


Charleston, SC

$15/hr10 yrs exp

Reliable Nanny Available

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I started as a babysitter at age 14. I helped with my nephew and nieces while their parents worked. I really enjoyed the experience with them and watching them learn. I have worked with a lot of different children over the years, from newborn to teenagers. I have also taken a class on early childhood education. I had a live-in...
Pamela can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

4.0
"Pam worked as a housekeeper for me. She was extremely reliable. She was able to work independently and I would consider her work to be at a higher level than most. Pam has an upbeat personality and is extremely dependable."

Porcher S.

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Priscilla K.


Charleston, SC

$20-27/hr8 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! I am a senior nursing student at Charleston Southern University and have been babysitting all ages since I was 10. I use a gentle childcare approach based on your parenting style. I would love to take care of your little ones! I am certified in CPR and pediatric epilepsy. I also have experience with special needs. Please...
Skills:

CNA

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Priscilla is an incredible babysitter! Not only is she extremely dependable, but she also has such a warm and magnetic personality that made our boys feel instantly comfortable in her care. We highly recommend Priscilla and will definitely be calling her to babysit...

Kelsey B.

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Kate C.


Summerville, SC

$18/hr9 yrs exp

Babysitter

I've been babysitting for about 9 years. I have my CDA in infants- toddlers. I have special needs childcare experience. I love animals , the outdoors, and am looking for a permanent family in my new neighborhood of South Carolina! Ps I love to clean!
Kate can also help with: Travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Lily M.


Summerville, SC

$16-22/hr3 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have been babysitting on and off for about 5 years. I worked as a full time nanny to 2 special needs brothers for a year. Those duties included taking care of the boys along with light house keeping and meal prep. Currently I am in nursing school, but only have a couple classes at a time, changing every 5 weeks. I would...
Lily can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Caroline N.


Charleston, SC

$15-20/hr2 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver

My experience working as a caregiver for individuals with special needs began in 2014 while in my undergraduate (graduated with a BA in Psychology). I began nannying these two boys, one who had Autism. He was 5 years old and not in school. During my time with him, I would teach him things that he would generally learn in school...
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Kendra P.


Charleston, SC

$20-30/hr4 yrs exp

I am a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant with a passion for working with the special needs population. I am experienced in all age groups and a majority of conditions.
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Mary R.


Summerville, SC

$20-25/hr1 yrs exp

Care Provider

Many people need help with daily tasks, whether they are seniors or people with special needs. They deserve respect, compassion and kindness. Many of them wish to remain in their own homes and preserve as much of their independence as possible. This is a noble goal! A companion caregiver can help them achieve that goal by...
Mary can also help with: Mobility assistance, meal prep, errands, companionship, light cleaning, dementia & more
Skills:

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

CNA

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Ashley C.


Summerville, SC

$20-23/hr10 yrs exp

Love working with special needs people been doing it for 10 plus years at The Board of Disabilities for Special Needs I also work outside of that with doing private duty for a family with 3 special needs adults since 2015. I've enjoyed it but all three have past away so I'm looking forward to working with someone else in the...
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Lily M.


Summerville, SC

$12-17/hr1 yrs exp

I have experience with working with special needs kids as a nanny but also as a registered behavior technician. I currently work from 2-7 p.m. m-th. I am CPR certified. I have experience with developmental delays, administering medication through a G tube, autism spectrum disorder, cerebral palsy, seizures, and other medical...
I've been doing caregiving and direct support for over 10 plus years I work at The Board of Disabilities for Special Needs for 10 years and I've done private caring duty since 2015
Ashley can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, live-in home care, transportation, meal prep
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Rachel G.


Charleston, SC

$20-25/hr6 yrs exp

Experienced Special Needs Babysitter

Hello! My name is Rachel and I am looking for a summer nannying position. I love working with children. I have experience with all ages of children starting at 2 months. I graduated from Westfield State University with a bachelor's in Special Education along with a MA Teaching License. I currently work in the Newton Public...
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Olivia T.


Charleston, SC

$13-25/hr3 yrs exp

Hello! My name is Olivia and I recently moved back to PA from NC. I am a certified special educator in NC with 2 years of teaching experience and have also done private tutoring in life skills in the past. I love children and seeing them meet their goals. I believe strongly in the power of yet! I can't wait to meet you and your...
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Kari V.


Summerville, SC

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Hello, I am a preschool teacher, I worked in the public school system for over 12 years. Before that, I owned my own daycare for 10 years. I have raised two children, they are currently in their 20s. Recently moved to South Carolina, and I would love to still work with children. I have 10+ years working in a contained autistic...

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Ravenel, SC

Lila C.

5.0

Lila is simply the best. She became a part of our family, providing nurturing care for our twins (3 yrs) since we pulled them from school due to COVID. We were looking for someone who was taking significant precautions to prevent virus transmission and with whom we could communicate openly about our...

- Care member

Kari V.

5.0

Kari was excellent! My 11 month old took to her right away. She's fantastic with children.

- Care member

Sharon B.

5.0

Shari has been absolutely wonderful with my elderly mother! Her experience with the elderly is evident and our family has been so appreciative of everything she’s done to help our mother. She’s incredibly patient and has a heart of gold. Highly recommend her!

- Care member

Tamara O.

5.0

Gina watched our little guy from 4 months and was amazing! She was so sweet with him and he was always excited to see her. Gina was very open minded about how we wanted to do things, even being flexible with us using cloth diapers and doing research of her own whenever he was extra fussy to find out...

- Care member

Shakirah B.

5.0

Shakirah Works for me when I go out of town for work every month she's a big help to my family. Mom really loves her

- Sophia C.

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