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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Summerville, SC

The average posted rate is $18/hr as of January 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 7 years

Special needs caregivers in Summerville, SC

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Kari V.


Summerville, SC

$10-25/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

(2)

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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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Megan R.


Summerville, SC

$15-25/hr10 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: Swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
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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Logan C.


Summerville, SC

$10-30/hr5 yrs exp

Elementary School Teacher Looking For Part-Time Work, Red Cross CPR Certified

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I am a former kindergarten assistant teacher looking for covid-friendly private tutoring work or childcare positions. I speak Spanish and can teach it too! I have five years of teaching experience, including six months as a Special Needs Assistant. I am fully certified by the American Red Cross in Adult and Pediatric First Aid,...
Logan can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"Logan has been so extremely helpful and I am glad I hired him. He is definitely dependable and on time and makes a point of knowing what is needed to be done. Plus the kids have fun with him. I have girls and was hesitant to hire a male caregiver but he is...

Linda S.

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Lila C.


Summerville, SC

$20/hr7 yrs exp

Energetic And Passionate Psychology Student

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: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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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Shelby B.


Summerville, SC

$22-40/hr10 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: Craft assistance, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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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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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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!"

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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: Personal care, respite care, hospice services, home modification, dementia, live-in home care & 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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Amanda R.


Summerville, SC

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Certified Special Education Teacher

I have my BS in Special Education K-12 with a minor in psychology. I am currently in my 6th year of teaching students with disabilities. I spent 5 years at the middle school level teaching students on the autism spectrum and intellectual disabilities. Currently, I am teaching at the high school level, a self-contained classroom...
Hello families. I'm Nikolly from Brazil and I moved to USA in 2019. I speak Portuguese and English, please be patient my English is in progress. Since 2019 I've bem working as a nanny for special needs. I have 4 years of experience been a nanny for 04months to 13 years old including non verbal. I'm trained for CPR/Fist...
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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 work as an SLPA during the school year, and in the summer I nanny! I have nannied many kids (usually in ages 0-3) and work with a lot of special needs individuals with different diagnoses including Autism, Down Syndrome, PDD NOS, and developmental speech and language delays. I would also be open to PCA care for adults with...
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Jenifer B.


Summerville, SC

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Care Giver

My name is Jenifer. I am 31 years old and just finished classes for medical assisting. I have worked as a children's gymnastics coach for the last 12 years. We have had several children with autism that I helped with one on one in order for them to take a class. I am very interested in working with you and your girls. If you...
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Carrie B.


Summerville, SC

$25-40/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny/pick-up, House Manager, Professional Tutor

2. Hi! Seasoned Montessori teacher here, offering tutoring sessions and much more! I can come to you and I have experience with special needs. I can also help with pick up a few days a week, snack, homework, arts & crafts, and outdoor play. My experience includes preschool, elementary school, and middle school age children. Feel...
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Jade G.


Summerville, SC

$14-25/hr8 yrs exp

Hi I'm Jade. I got to Coastal Carolina University and I'm pursuing a degree in elementary/middle school education. Working with kids has been some thing I've knew I wanted to my whole life. I have a lot of experience babysitting my niece who is 8. Not only that but during the summers I am a camp counselor watching ages 6-10. As...
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Delores S.


Summerville, SC

$10-15/hr2 yrs exp

Loving Care For Your Little One

I took care of a client with Neurodevelopement disorder /Autistic disorder when he was a little boy. It wasn't easy initially, but I Learned how to deal with him, and to understand his special needs and the patience it took to care for him. He's 16 yrs old now and doing very well. I have the love and patience it take's to care...

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have been a direct care worker for 12 years. I have worked with the adults and elderly that have been diagnosed with mental illness, disabilities, and special needs. Over my years I have learned and now experience in using a Hoyas-lift, sit-to-stand, taking vital signs, condom catheter, feeding tubes. I am certified in...
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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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Shelby B.


Summerville, SC

$15-35/hr4 yrs exp

Trained ABA Lean & Line Therapist

I worked for 3 years with a local ABA Therapy provider and then went on to work independently helping local families with behavior modification in typically developing children. I've absolutely LOVED helping families through both of these outlets.
Good afternoon! My name is Nicole and I am a homeschooling mother of two teens. I have a Masters degree in Education. I am a competent, compassionate, thorough, and patient person. I have a clean driving record and background check. I am available to help with meal prep, light housekeeping/organization, errands/shopping,...
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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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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Summerville, SC

Kari V.

5.0

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

- Care member

Megan R.

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.

Logan C.

5.0

Logan has been with us for a year now, and he is SO skilled in so many areas! He's a wonderful musician and plays the ukulele, guitar, Kalimba, and piano! He writes his own music and even made up some songs for my daughter that helped her learn to speak her name and also filled her with confidence...

- Suzanne C.

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

Shelby B.

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 children. Our kids love Shelby and Shelby...

- Jonathan H.

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Ratings for Summerville, SC special needs caregivers listed on Care.com

Average Rating4.3 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in Summerville, SC are rated 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 25 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.