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

60 special needs caregivers are listed in Southport, NC

The average posted rate is $14/hr as of December 2024

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 9 years

Special needs caregivers in Southport, NC

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Carolyn C.


Leland, NC

$15-22/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

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Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hello! Thank you for visiting my profile. In the 10 years since I graduated college, I have devoted my time to nannying and educating children. The families I work for are a wonderful and important part of my life. My experience includes caring for multiples, nannying for up to 2 weeks while parents travel, and working with...
Carolyn can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Carolyn is wonderful! She took care of our newborn with ease and kindness! She entertained him and was attentive to his needs. As a first time mom, I trusted her immediately because of her punctuality, professionalism and experience. I was very comfortable having...

Chelsea T.

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Katelyn D.


Wilmington, NC

$20/hr8 yrs exp

I Am Reliable Caring And Loving Person

I am reliable caring and loving person I am gentle and love helping people especially those who have special needs. I want to provide with comfort and security of having trustworthy.
5.0
"She is an extremely compassionate and dedicated teacher of students with significant disabilities who goes well above and beyond what is expected of her."

Bailey G.

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Sheena S.


Wilmington, NC

$10-20/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have worked with people from the age of 10 to 80 with developmental disabilities for over 10 years. I currently work as an instructor for adult with disabilities. I have a Bachelors Degree in Human Services/ Management and a Masters Degree in Public Policy/Public Administration. I have worked at a State Training Center with...
5.0
"Sheena is an outstanding care giver. She worked very well with my daughter. She held high expectations for her and was very caring. I highly recommend her for any caregiving or other position. She has a lot of integrity."

Laura W.

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Ciara H.


Wilmington, NC

$10-20/hr5 yrs exp

Part-time Summer Caregiver/companion

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Ciara and I am finishing up my sophomore year at Purdue University where I am pursuing a degree in Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences. I am very experienced with caring for children with special needs and extremely comfortable with it. For the past 4 years I have been caring for a young boy with Autism (12...
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Helia S.


Wilmington, NC

$14-19/hr7 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Helia and I have just moved to Asheville! I have recently graduated from UNCW with a BA in Environmental Sciences but have been nannying with a wonderful family this past year in Wilmington Nc. I have 7 years of care experience and have had 2 successful nannying jobs from Care. com with references if needed. I...
Helia can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Helia is the most amazing, compassionate, reliable caregiver ever! My kids absolutely love her. I would hire her 1000 more times if I could. She was our nanny for a year, even with odd hours and schedules she was phenomenal."

Amy L.

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Nina H.


Wilmington, NC

$25-29/hr10 yrs exp

Loving Experienced Mom

I am the mother of 4 girls (ages 19, 25, 26, and 27. After college, I worked in a unique group home for special needs children. My experience working with mentally and physically disabled children provided me with extensive knowledge of the physical, cognitive, and psycho-social health of children. My roles included staffing,...
Nina can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"We were so lucky to find Nina to watch our now 21 month old when she was about a year old. We couldn't have asked for a better caregiver and only stopped using her because she moved to another state! We were so sad to see her go. She was dependable, fun, gave great...

Lauren L.

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Ellery T.


Wilmington, NC

$17/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver/Babysitter/Tutor For Children And Adults

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I have 20 years of experience working with children and adults with different types of abilities. I worked at the Arc of NC for over 10 years and also at an elementary school in their Autism Spectrum program. I have a Bachelors degree in Psychology and am familiar with many resources in the area. I am currently looking for...
5.0
"Ellery worked my my daughter with special needs for many years. She is amazing!! She is very upbeat and bubbly and knows how to use positive reinforcement to motivate people with special needs. She goes above and beyond what is required of her. She helped design a...

Laura W.

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Samantha P.


Wilmington, NC

$11-25/hr1 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a very energetic and responsible person and have a deep passion for caring for other people. I am a freshman nursing major and hope to one day get my masters in severe and profound disability. In the summers I am a counselor for children with special needs and absolutely love it. My experience there has given me a high...
5.0
"Samantha is an amazing person and caregiver. She is energetic cheerful and dedicated to her work. She always went above what was asked of her and had a phenomenal rapport with my special needs daughter. I highly recommend her for any endeavor she seeks"

Laura W.

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Grace L.


Wilmington, NC

$14-20/hr6 yrs exp

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

Hello, nice to meet you! I have 6 years of experience working with children. I have a Bachelor's Degree in Human Development and Family Studies and am qualified through NC DHHS: Division of Child Development and Early Education as a Lead Teacher for infants-pre-kindergarten. I have worked as a Infant Teacher for babies 0-12...
Grace can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

Early Education

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Sandra H.


Wilmington, NC

$14-20/hr5 yrs exp

I recently adopted a special needs high functioning. 14 yr old. Have worked with my grandchildren both boys and have special needs. I am CPR Certified and am a retired EMT.
Sandra can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CNA

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Cody S.


Wilmington, NC

$15-40/hr10 yrs exp

Learning Through Fun

I have worked with children for over 10 years. I love finding new ways to have fun and teach children through play. I also have a child myself. I have cared for children 0-16 years of age. I have worked with children with special needs and typically children.
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Sydney Blaire B.


Wilmington, NC

$21/hr5 yrs exp

Babysitter/Nanny CPR And First Aid Certified

Welcome, I go by Blaire and have a passion for being caring. I have experience caring for children in a childcare facility as well as nannying. I have experience with special needs children and ASD. I have previously been certified nurse aide and EMT. I am currently BLS certified with American Heart Association. I am comfortable...
Sydney Blaire can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Lydia M.


Wrightsville Beach, NC

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Or Full-Time Caregiver

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have been babysitting for 10+ years. I have cared for children of all ages, the youngest being 2 weeks old. I have also cared for multiples and children with special needs. I have my MS degree in Human Development & Family Studies student from East Carolina University. I reside in Raleigh, NC. I love caring for and spending...
Lydia can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Besalu A.


Wilmington, NC

$18-50/hr2 yrs exp

Besalu

Hi! I'm Besalu, I have 2 years of experience. I love working with kids and making sure they have a blast while you're away. I also have two years of experience working with children with special needs and babies. From fun activities and games to helping with homework, I'm all about creating a positive and friendly environment....
Besalu can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Tiffany S.


Wilmington, NC

$17-25/hr10 yrs exp

I have so many special needs people in my life. Providing and bringing normality is especially important to me. I have a daughter who is now 21 with epilepsy, ADHD, developmental delays, OCD just to name a few. I also have a nephew with scoliosis. He has had three surgeries and he is only 11. I helped with his physical therapy,...
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Alana S.


Wilmington, NC

$15-50/hr5 yrs exp

Hi I'm Alana!

Hello! My name is Alana. I'm studying to be a Certified Holistic Nutritionist and Health and Wellness Coach. I'm passionate about serving and caring for people, especially kids! Some of my previous experience: helped with coaching, church nurseries, nannied full time, volunteered with special needs classrooms, tutoring, carpool,...
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Siyra A.


Leland, NC

$15-50/hr3 yrs exp

Hi My Name Is Siyra.

I'd describe my personality as funny, kind, and outgoing. I like working with kids because I am very patient, my mom owed a day care for 20 years I worked with a care program with special needs children and they always made my days better. I started working with kids when I was younger between working at the daycare for my...
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Kristine T.


Wilmington, NC

$17-19/hr10 yrs exp

Caring For Disabled Children And Teens

I am a registered nurse and worked in psych hospitals for children and teens for at least 10 years. I also fostered high risk teens and adopted two children with Asperger's. I absolutely love working with teenagers and younger children. I especially good with any kind of behavior problems. I am not looking to work as a...
Hi, I'm Tatiana . I have 6 years of experience working with in-home and nursing facility care. I'm looking for a part-time possibly full-time position. I currently work at an assisted living facility with Alzheimer's and Dementia residents. My passion is to become a Registered Nurse working with seniors or children with special...
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Maggie G.


Leland, NC

$14-19/hr5 yrs exp

One Mama To Another!

Hello! I am a hardworking mom, military wife, and educator looking to help care for your little ones! I am CPR certified, first aid trained, have experience with working with children with special needs, and lifeguard training as well! I am also an educator, and currently pursuing a degree in Special Education.
Maggie can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Southport, NC

Carolyn C.

5.0

Carolyn is wonderful! She took care of our newborn with ease and kindness! She entertained him and was attentive to his needs. As a first time mom, I trusted her immediately because of her punctuality, professionalism and experience. I was very comfortable having her in my home to take care of our...

- Chelsea T.

Katelyn D.

5.0

She is an extremely compassionate and dedicated teacher of students with significant disabilities who goes well above and beyond what is expected of her.

- Bailey G.

Sheena S.

5.0

Sheena is an outstanding care giver. She worked very well with my daughter. She held high expectations for her and was very caring. I highly recommend her for any caregiving or other position. She has a lot of integrity.

- Laura W.

Helia S.

5.0

Helia is the most amazing, compassionate, reliable caregiver ever! My kids absolutely love her. I would hire her 1000 more times if I could. She was our nanny for a year, even with odd hours and schedules she was phenomenal.

- Amy L.

Nina H.

5.0

Nina began caring for our baby girl when she was about 11 weeks old, and has been absolutely wonderful. She is incredibly warm and kind, and our little girl (who just turned 1 year) now literally screams with delight when Nina arrives at our home. She clearly makes the happiness and safety of our...

- Kara D.

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