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42 special needs caregivers are listed in West Columbia, SC

The average posted rate is $14/hr as of February 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years

Special needs caregivers in West Columbia, SC

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Jill Y.


West Columbia, SC

$14-20/hr5 yrs exp

5.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have special needs experience primarily with younger children and some adult. I have cared for children with ADD/ADHD, down syndrome, developmental delays, and heart conditions. Along with this, I have been a type 1 diabetic since I was 7.
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Jill Y.


West Columbia, SC

$16-25/hr9 yrs exp

Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood

I have been caregiving for 12+ years and I also have a 5-year-old daughter of my own (with one on the way)! I love animals (we have 4 dogs). I have cared for many families' children since my early teens. I have experience with infants, toddlers, school-aged, and special needs teens/adults. I am a type 1 diabetic and I am first...
Jill can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, travel, craft assistance & more
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Great with my kids, I came home to a CLEAN house and happy healthy kids! What more could I ask for????"

Maggie P.

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Abigail S.


West Columbia, SC

$15-28/hr8 yrs exp

Positivity And Smiles Encouraged!

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hi there! My name is Abigail and I have babysat in my free time from school for the past 8 years and have been a caregiver from the ages of newborn to senior care, so I have about done it all! I have lots of experience with special needs children as well, as I have actively volunteered with a child hippotherapy program. I also...
Abigail can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"absolutely fantastic babysitter/nanny. on time, pleasant attitude. will definitely be hiring her again."

Johnpaul R.

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Audrey C.


West Columbia, SC

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Specials Needs Assistant/ Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am semi- retired. I am currently seeking to care for older children- 4 years and older. Special needs children are my passion but love ALL children. I have 12 years experience caring for special needs children, mainly in the school system. I also have over 30 years experience babysitting, teaching children classes and taking...
Hello! I am a recent graduate from Presbyterian College with a degree in psychology. I have also taken special education and other classes such as child and adolescent psychology. I have friends who have disabilities such as Down Syndrome and Autism, so I have experience interacting with and befriending individuals who have...
I'm from Colombia. I'm a nurse. I worked in a hospital in my country for several years. I have experience with adults and children. Thank you
My experience with special needs goes way back to years of volunteering through a hippotherapy program. I also worked through an agency that specialized in special needs care called Caregivers of the Upstate. My passion has always been helping others, so much so that I am majoring in music at the University of South Carolina,...
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Alexis M.


West Columbia, SC

$16/hr5 yrs exp

Babysitter Or New Best Friend? Who Can Really Tell The Difference

Hello! I am excited to come sit for your kids and possibly your fur babies if you have them as well! I've helped with babysitting for a good bit and I've watched some of the little infants I've cared for grow into elementary school students now! I worked with a variety of ages but I haven't cared for any teens just yet....
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Carey O.


West Columbia, SC

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Columbia Nanny Seeking Full-Time Position

Being a nanny has been a really rewarding experience for me. I've had the opportunity to work with children of a variety of ages and help them learn, grow, and develop. I've always loved kids and have been babysitting for family friends and people from my church since I was 12 years old. After high school, I worked in an office...
Carey can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Very rarely will you meet someone who knows how to communicate with children and care for them the way that Carey does! She is great with infants and young children and I've gotten to see how her experience has taught her many tricks! I've learned so much...

Kirstin O.

I have a profile on care. com under the title of Special Needs. I currently care for- a 75-year-old lady with alzheimer's- she lives in my home. I have a 2025 Toyota Corolla to drive to appointments.
Audrey can also help with: Dementia, meal prep, errands, transportation, respite care, light cleaning & more
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Ronda A.


West Columbia, SC

$19-28/hr10 yrs exp

Experience Health Care Provider

CPR certified... I also have a brother who also has special needs. And I've been in the healthcare field for 10 plus years.
Ronda can also help with: Errands, companionship, dementia, light cleaning, mobility assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

Home Health Aide

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Abigail S.


West Columbia, SC

$15-20/hr2 yrs exp

Caregiver

I have two years of experience with senior care now. I started out working through an agency, particularly with special needs, but soon fell in love with senior care. I have done everything from overnight care to just spending time talking and reading. I have enjoyed this work so much, that I have majored in music and am getting...
Abigail can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, transportation, meal prep, dementia
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Rebecca T.


Cayce, SC

$22/hr10 yrs exp

Date Night & Weekend Sitter!!

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I am a clinical social worker with specializations in human development and child welfare who just moved to Cola, SC from Denver, CO. I have extensive history with babysitting, working at daycares and summer camps, a pediatric mental health inpatient unit, and volunteering with children. My primary work as a social worker...
Rebecca can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Rebecca was our boys nanny over the summer and did a great job. She attended their events, even when she was off. I would highly recommend her."

Christina H.

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Jessi C.


Lexington, SC

$20/hr3 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I graduated with my bachelors in exercise science from UofSC last May, and I am currently attending Occupational Therapy school in hopes of becoming a pediatric OT! I'd describe my personality as caring, responsible, and attentive. As long as I can remember, I have always wanted to work with kids. I started going to my mom's...
Jessi can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Jessi has been around my 4 yo boy and almost 1 yo daughter and is always so sweet with them! She is so patient with them and also loves to help them learn new things! They get so excited to see miss "Essi" !"

Care member

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Kimberly L.


Lexington, SC

$22-26/hr7 yrs exp

Non-medical Compassionate Care

I have my BSEd and am looking for a position in non-medical care as a nanny, teacher at home, tutor, or senior care. Also available for light house cleaning/laundry, cooking, appointments, errands, organization projects and active companionship. A little bit about me: I'm nanny to 3 precious boys, also a former teacher and...
Kimberly can also help with: Live-in home care, companionship, errands, dementia, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

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Rebecca T.


Cayce, SC

$18-25/hr3 yrs exp

Experience Caring For Individuals With Complex Care Needs

My work with individuals with special needs began during my time in college, when I began providing respite care for a young child with significant health, cognitive, and mobility struggles. In my current position, I work directly with individuals with complex mental health profiles, as well as individuals with Autism, ADHD, and...
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Katie W.


Lexington, SC

$10-20/hr3 yrs exp

I have worked as a nursing assistant for three years and love it. The majority of my clients have suffered with dementia and certain handicaps. I am a kind, reliable individual and I have always enjoyed helping others. I have baby-sat since I was a teenager and was also a full-time nanny for three children.
Hi! My name is Maddie and I am 23 years old and have a heart for kids and dogs! I have been working at my church's Afterschool program and summer camp for the last 3 years and have babysat for multiple families on the side as well. I have also provided respite care for families with special needs kids. I have had a pet sitting...
Madison can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Mindy A.


Lexington, SC

$15-50/hr20 yrs exp

Caregiver

Hi! My name is Mindy. I'm a Mom, Grandma, Medical Assistant and student! I'm looking to help families with loved ones, little ones and pets during my downtime. I have experience with all ages, and some special needs.
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Ellie D.


Lexington, SC

$22-50/hr10 yrs exp

Crafty And Responsible Sitter

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have over 10 years of experience. I can help with Cooking/Meal Preparation and Errands. I am 31 years old. I have tutored children for 12 years. I tutor English, Spanish, writing, social studies, geography, and science. I have a BA from the University of SC Aiken. I majored in Communications with an emphasis on Early Childhood...
Ellie can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:

Early Education

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in West Columbia, SC

Jill Y.

5.0

Great with my kids, I came home to a CLEAN house and happy healthy kids! What more could I ask for????

- Maggie P.

Abigail S.

5.0

absolutely fantastic babysitter/nanny. on time, pleasant attitude. will definitely be hiring her again.

- Johnpaul R.

Carey O.

5.0

Very rarely will you meet someone who knows how to communicate with children and care for them the way that Carey does! She is great with infants and young children and I've gotten to see how her experience has taught her many tricks! I've learned so much from watching her that I've been able...

- Kirstin O.

Rebecca T.

5.0

Rebecca was our boys nanny over the summer and did a great job. She attended their events, even when she was off. I would highly recommend her.

- Christina H.

Jessi C.

5.0

Jessi has been around my 4 yo boy and almost 1 yo daughter and is always so sweet with them! She is so patient with them and also loves to help them learn new things! They get so excited to see miss "Essi" !

- Care member

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

Average Rating4.6 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in West Columbia, SC are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 5 reviews of the 42 listed special needs caregivers.