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Camryn H.


Charleston, SC

$15/hr • 3 yrs exp

Responsible And Caring Nursing Student

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Caroline N.


Charleston, SC

$10-15/hr • 6 yrs exp

Care Needs

Hi there! My name is Caroline and I am looking to help take your kids off your hands so you can enjoy a fun date night or just get out of the house for a bit. I have lived all over the Charleston area for about 6 years now and love this charming city. I am recently married and have a very large 125 pound 2-year-old Shepherd mix...
Caroline can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, carpooling
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Alyssa W.


Charleston, SC

$15-20/hr • 5 yrs exp

Part Time Summer Caregiver Available!

Every summer during high school, I spent a week volunteering at a camp for "differently able children," the majority of whom were on the Autism spectrum. This began my passion for working with those with special needs. Before my senior year, I spent the summer as a personal care assistant for a child with severe mobility...
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Emily D.


Summerville, SC

$13-15/hr • 5 yrs exp

Babysitter

5.0

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Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood

Hello there! My name is Emily I currently attend trident technical college for nursing and I am a licensed patient care technician . I am CPR certified and first aid certified. I have experience with all age groups. I got my start in childcare with my church nursery, I am a home health aid and I have experience with special...
Emily can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

CNA

5.0
"Emily is so kind hearted and really bonded with my son while she cared for him. She is discerning, and easy to work with. She cleans up the house too! I would recommend her and rehire her anytime!"

Jeremy F.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a full time teacher in CCSD with 10+ years of experience working with kids of all ages. I am hard-working, reliable, enthusiastic and fun! I am previously CPR certified for infants to adults as well as certified in first-aid, have worked as a camp counselor for the City of Charleston in the past for 5 years, as well as...
Lindsay can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Emily D.


Summerville, SC

$13-15/hr • 4 yrs exp

Licensed Nursing Assistant

I am a licensed nursing assistant here in Florida I have 4 years experience I have worked in nursing homes, home care and fort Walton beach developmental center. I am CPR and first aid certified. I Have extra training and certificates for people with special needs, Alzheimer's.
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Julie E.


North Charleston, SC

$20-22/hr • 5 yrs exp

Pet Sitter!

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Animals & kids are what bring me the most joy in life! I have 4 years of experience working at an in home summer daycare. I am comfortable with most special needs children & newborns! I love going outdoors and teaching kids about the wonderful world around us! With me your children will receive full-attentive care & a day full...
Julie can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Very energetic and great with our 3 kiddos and 2 dogs. She's really loves kids and gives them the best care!"

Jessica F.

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Joni A.


Charleston, SC

$25-28/hr • 10 yrs exp

Caregiver Available Part Time

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

MY RATES ARE $25-35/hr. I raised two children, who are now 30 and 32 and are off on their own. I was raised here in Charleston. My daughter is an elementary special needs teacher and I love visiting and spending time with her students. I have provided various services, including babysitting an infant daily, babysitting children...
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Joni did a great job caring for my 5 month old! It was the first time I had left her with someone who was not a family member, and Joni was patient and kind with my very anxious baby who wailed every time I left. My baby was even asleep and calm most of the times I...

Kitty C.

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Sara W.


Hanahan, SC

$16/hr • 10 yrs exp

Child Care

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I'm Sara, a 23-year-old female Child Care Aide at The NYS School for the Blind. I have 13 yrs of babysitting experience & 4 yrs working with special needs kiddos between ages 2 mos - 21 yrs. I prioritize keeping children safe and happy while their parents are away all while having fun and expanding their creativity /...
Sara can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Sara is great with the kids! Always attentive and very reliable"

Danyell M.

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Eliza D.


Goose Creek, SC

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

I Have A Love For People

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

**Due to a severe dog bite, I do not contract jobs with clients who have indoor pets** I have great organizational skills, I'm very patient, consistent, and dependable. I love working with special needs children. I've worked with disabled children/adults for over 35 yrs. I'm a former High School Special Education Teacher. I...
Eliza can also help with: Light cleaning, transportation, errands, meal prep, companionship, personal care & more
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Eliza is the most amazing woman! My two boys absolutely love her for the last 6 months that we needed child care until they started school. Super professional and loving. We are super lucky to have found her since she was the first person to watch our boys other...

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Taylor V.


North Charleston, SC

$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced Behaviorist

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I am a graduate of the College of Charleston and a native to the Charleston area. I have spent the last 10+ years working with over 100 families in the low country. I have held the role of ABA Therapist, Educator, Babysitter, Nanny and Friend. I professionally work as the Independent Living Skills Coordinator for a local...
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Mackenzie S.


Ladson, SC

$32/hr • 4 yrs exp

Sitter And Tutor!

I'd describe my personality as bubbly, patient, and energetic! I like working with kids because I have 5 siblings of my own and want to have my own family someday. I enjoy giving kids memorable experiences! I'm looking for a job that can make me some extra money and allow me to make a difference in our community. I started...
Mackenzie can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Kenzie is wonderful when it comes to children! She asked my daughter many questions about her likes/ spent time playing with her and keeping her entertained! My daughter loved her! "

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Kellie O.


Charleston, SC

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am an Exceptional Education teacher with 22 years of experience with students with varying exceptionalities including Autism spectrum, Down Syndrome, Specific Learning Disabilities, Intellectual/Cognitive Disabilities, seizure disorders, and other various genetic disorders. I have worked with individuals with disabilities . I...
5.0
"We had Kellie hang out with our adult son with autism and he immediately loved her and so did we! I cannot wait to hire Kellie again. I get the feeling there is nothing she cannot handle and will do so with a smile!"

Marilynn M.

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Jordan S.


Charleston, SC

$20-30/hr • 4 yrs exp

Nanny

I started working with children in a professional setting in 2012 while volunteering at a pre-school twice a week for 6 months. Later on, I trained as a C. I. T. with Newtown Parks and Recreation to then become a camp counselor for the summers of 2019 and 2020. I worked 5 times a week, mainly with a group of 7 to 10-year-old...
Jordan can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"A very caring, patient and fun to be with babysitter, my daughter loved every second she spent with her, specially while making brownies"

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Diane H.


Hanahan, SC

$10-15/hr

Part-Time Special Needs Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My husband was a brittle juvenile diabetic. He passed away in 2010 after suffering for the last 10 years of his life with this disease. He lived with diabetes for 51 years. My son is now a diabetic as well. He is 19 presently. I was a caretaker for 10 years with my husband after his two amputations. I feel I am very qualified to...

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a kind and caring person. I have experience with special needs from working at a children's home. We had children from all walks of life with all manner of issues. My daughter is a special needs teacher in North Carolina and I often visit with her and her class. I simply love caring for others.
5.0
"Joni cared for my 5 month old son while we were visiting Charleston for a friend's wedding. I was so nervous about finding someone but Joni made me feel right at ease. Joni was easy to communicate with, arrived early, showed attention to detail for his needs, and...

Mary C.

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Megan R.


Summerville, SC

$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Caring, Crafty And Energetic!!!

My name is Megan, I am a 27-year-old event planner living in Summerville! I have taken care of children in many different capacities throughout my life. In high school, I nannied for several families with children ages 3 months to 13 years. While in college, I worked as a classroom assistant at a childcare center and a teacher...
Megan can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Megan is a responsible and reliable individual. She's very creative and just fun to be around. She lights up a room when she walks in."

Heidi R.

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Shelby B.


Summerville, SC

$22-40/hr • 10 yrs exp

Fun, Imaginative Nanny/Babysitter!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! My background includes working as a therapist to children on the autism spectrum as a Behavioral Therapist in the Berkeley County School District, as well as, being a Registered Behavior Technician for multiple in home therapy companies. I've also worked as a nanny, tutor, behavioral care instructor, mentor to troubled...
Shelby can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Shelby has helped us with our twins since they were 1. They are now almost 6 and Shelby has supported us in a role of full time nanny, after school pickup and caregiver, and babysitter. We couldn't be happier with Shelby and we trust her completely with our...

Jonathan H.

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Karen S.


Cottageville, SC

$15-35/hr • 7 yrs exp

Child Care/Date Nights

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

Hi my name is Karen and my husband transfer from Holloman AFB to JB Charleston December 2019. I have 15 years children's ministry experienced and recently had the privilege of serving students for 2. 5 yrs. at the New Mexico School For The Blind & Visually Impaired as well as Families in Goose Creek, Moncks Corner, Summerville...
Karen can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"I hired Ms Karen as my caregiver for 3 year old twin toddlers. I was taking a Chemistry class from 6pm to 11pm for 5 weeks. A friend had agreed to take the job for less than Ms Karen, however I had already set up an interview with Karen & I learned parenting skills...

Armenia V.

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Antionette J.


Goose Creek, SC

$18-20/hr • 6 yrs exp

Amazing Nanny Just For Your Family!!!!!

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hey , I'm Antionette , I'm an Licensed Early Childhood Educator, I have six years of early childhood education extensive training. I am very passionate in the work I do, I'm dedicated to each of my child's development. I am certified to work with children with special needs ( behavioral, and cognitive challeges). I enjoy...
Antionette can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

5.0
"Antionette communicates clearly, and has been very flexible to work with. Our 10 month old has been very happy in her care, and she makes sure to incorporate education in their play time each day! "

Deborah C.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Ravenel, SC

Emily D.

5.0

Emily is so kind hearted and really bonded with my son while she cared for him. She is discerning, and easy to work with. She cleans up the house too! I would recommend her and rehire her anytime!

- Jeremy F.

Julie E.

5.0

We love Julie, she is so great with our 2 dogs and J. She really goes the extra mile when caring for your baby or pets. Always on time, if she does run into tragic she is amazing at communicating. I really appreciate all her hard work, and loved the times I would come home and she would have my...

- Alexis H.

Joni A.

5.0

Joni was fantastic with my 6 month old and 10 year old nephew. We were traveling to the area for a wedding and she watched both children. There were no issues and we were able to enjoy our time - she even sent a really lovely follow up text the next day. Thank you so much for a great experience...

- Chelsea R.

Sara W.

5.0

Sara is great with the kids! Always attentive and very reliable

- Danyell M.

Eliza D.

5.0

Eliza is the most amazing woman! My two boys absolutely love her for the last 6 months that we needed child care until they started school. Super professional and loving. We are super lucky to have found her since she was the first person to watch our boys other than our family.

- Care member

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