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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Summerville, SC

The average posted rate is $18/hr as of April 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/hr • 10 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
"Keri was an awesome caregiver for my dog. she kept me updated on how he was doing sent pictures. My dog didn’t seem to want to go home"

Terry B.

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Logan C.


Summerville, SC

$10-30/hr • 5 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: Meal prep, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

CPR

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...

Suzanne 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: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling
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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Lila C.


Summerville, SC

$20/hr • 7 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, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling & 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 R.


Summerville, SC

$30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Looking To Help Families Part Time

Hello everyone, I'm 50 years old. Mom of 3 adult children, I am a Mimi to 1 little boy. I've worked for FMSD with Special services for the last 17 yrs. I left the Fort-mill school district to move to Summerville. I have lots of experience with special needs/autism. I am not looking for a full-time job. I'm just looking for...
Kari can also help with: Carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Kari is very reliable! We were sad to lose her when she moved. We hope to find someone like her again!"

Lillian B.

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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: Meal prep, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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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Lily M.


Summerville, SC

$16-22/hr • 3 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: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Lily worked for us on a regular basis for a few months and did an excellent job with our kids! Even helped in our (not even) 2 year olds potty training. Always punctual and would definitely recommend her. We only had to part ways because we moved out of town."

Stephanie G.

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Shakirah B.


Summerville, SC

$15-20/hr • 4 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: Live-in home care, respite care, home modification, hospice services, 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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Amanda R.


Summerville, SC

$25/hr • 10 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...
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Taylor F.


Summerville, SC

$20/hr • 5 yrs exp

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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Lily M.


Summerville, SC

$12-17/hr • 1 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...
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Carrie B.


Summerville, SC

$25-40/hr • 10 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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Jenifer B.


Summerville, SC

$20-30/hr • 10 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...
Stay at home mom to a premature daughter. Have experience with special needs from cerebral palsy to developmental delays
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Jade G.


Summerville, SC

$14-25/hr • 8 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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Ashley C.


Summerville, SC

$20-23/hr • 10 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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Megan G.


Summerville, SC

$15-25/hr • 1 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver Available

I am majoring in special education at college, and I have coached cheerleaders with disabilities for 3 years, student taught a high school special education class for 3 years as well. Also, I have helped a mother take care of a young girl who is non-verbal with para disease while babysitting.
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Jamie D.


Summerville, SC

$33/hr • 10 yrs exp

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...
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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Kari V.


Summerville, SC

$15-25/hr • 10 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 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

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.

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.

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 R.

5.0

Kari is very reliable! We were sad to lose her when she moved. We hope to find someone like her again!

- Lillian B.

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

Average Rating4.0 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in Summerville, SC are rated 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 21 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.