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Find special needs caregivers in West Columbia, SC that you’ll love

44 special needs caregivers are listed in West Columbia, SC

The average posted rate is $12/hr as of April 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 4 years

Special needs caregivers in West Columbia, SC

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Frances S.


Irmo, SC

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver

5.0

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I am an experienced nanny and babysitter, serving typical children as well as special needs children and adults. I also pet sit and house sit. I have experience as a Nanny, Personal Care Assistant, Preschool Teacher, a Substitute Teacher for all grades and learning abilities, and a Special Education teacher's Assistant. I have...
5.0
"Fran has a unique ability to interact with children and adults in such a wonderful way. I worked with her first when she substituted for Teacher's aides. She could make every child smile, while setting success expectations. She made great connections with both...

Donna G.

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Rasheba S.


Gaston, SC

$20/hr6 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm Rasheba! I've always had a natural connection with children, and working with them has become one of the most rewarding parts of my life. With experience as a teacher, coach, and proud godmother and aunt to twins I offer a well rounded, hands on approach to nurturing young minds - including experience working with...
Rasheba can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, travel, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Rasheba was great! We hired her for help with our 3 month old while we went on our first real date night since the new born era. She was punctual, followed all our instructions and our son was completely safe in her care. We would definitely hire her again!"

Matthew L.

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Grace O.


Irmo, SC

$18/hr7 yrs exp

Passionate Eager To Work Caregiver

I have 7 years of caregiving experience ranging from working with special needs including autism, Down syndrome, and cerebral palsy to elderly care . Also have experience with dementia and Alzheimer's, post stroke care, and colostomy care, etc. I have experience working with both men and women and also love working with children...
Grace can also help with: Dementia, hospice services, light cleaning, companionship, errands, meal prep & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

I have 7years of experience working with infants and kids up to 6-year-olds with and without special needs. I have worked as an Early Interventionist, daycare teacher as well as in the school system. I my own bundle of joy and would love a more flexible opportunity where I can still help and care for children.
Jonte' can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

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Nicholle M.


Blythewood, SC

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

I am the oldest of four siblings and an aunt to nine nieces and nephews. I have been caring for children for more then half of my life, I am CPR certified, I have worked with special needs of all kinds for 10 years now.
Nicholle can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Krystal W.


Lexington, SC

$21-30/hr6 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I am a mom of 3, have experience with special needs and know how important finding great care is! I enjoy being outside, doing hands on activities and light housework. If you need a different time then what I offer please reach out!
Krystal can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Tracy L.


Irmo, SC

$10-20/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Certified Medical/Nursing Assistant

I am a certified medical/nursing assistant with 15+ years experience in caring for geriatric and skilled nursing care. I am looking to provide private care at the best of my ability for a loving family's care needs. I am very dependable, reliable, honest, committed, trustworthy and a hard worker.
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Ashley M.


Gaston, SC

$15/hr1 yrs exp

I work as a pediatric dental assistant so I work with kids, including special needs. I have 2 daughters ages 8 and 9. I love working with kids. I am CPR certified. I am comfortable with all ages of kids, including infants and toddlers.
Ashley can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Lorraine J.


Hopkins, SC

$14/hr7 yrs exp

Special Needs

Hello. I am interested in a babysitting or caretaking job. I have been taking care of elderly people for 7 years. I am a great companion, caretaker and love to listen to their stories. I have raised 2 beautiful children who are in college now. I bath, cook, cleanup, laundry, medicines, and love to laugh. I give dignity to the...
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Shanna M.


Lexington, SC

$10-20/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver

I am a friendly Licensed Practical Nurse with 14 years experience. I have experience with adults & children. I have private duty nursing experience, worked in a busy medical office, & worked with school children. I also have experience with special needs. I am a mother of 2 children looking for part time work. My schedule is...
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Tanja W.


Lexington, SC

$10-25/hr10 yrs exp

LPN Nurse

I have 20 plus years experience with children and adults of all ages. I work for a local long term family for 19 years and have also worked ambulatory and chair bound patients. I love helping care for all individuals. Feel God has blessed me with this gift and have made a promise to always do my best.
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Tanja W.


Lexington, SC

$10-25/hr10 yrs exp

LPN Nurse

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a nurse with 20 plus years experience with special needs children and adults, geriatric patients with total care, dementia and Alzheimer's. I enjoy working with all ages and have many added skills achieved though out the years, namely phlebotomy, trach care, insulin injection and blood sugar checks and medication...
Tanja can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

CNA

First Aid

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Jack H.


Lexington, SC

$12-17/hr8 yrs exp

Older Caregiver

My name is Jack . I am an older caregiver that has many years experience caring for family members, friends, and professional clients. I enjoy private duty work. I have worked with mostly gentlemen in their homes. Also, I have hospice, facility, medication, diabetic, tube feeding, wound care experience.
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Rodney P.


Hopkins, SC

$20-40/hr5 yrs exp

Direct Support Professional

I was a Direct Care Professional for 5 years. Some of my responsibilities included: Providing medication (AMAP certified); assisting individuals on an off toilets, grooming care(nail care, shaving, shampooing); give baths/sponge baths; cooking; monitor what individuals eat and how much they eat; shopping; transporting...
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Priscilla G.


Irmo, SC

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Elementary Special Education Teacher For Tutoriing

Most of my experience has been in Special Education classrooms with children on the Autism Spectrum. I have a great deal of experience with Behavior Modification from working with numerous behaviorists in my district. I've also work in Language Learning Disability classroom. Currently, I work as a In-Class Resource Room teacher...
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Robert C.


Chapin, SC

$12-20/hr5 yrs exp

Fun, Active Sitter

Father of an 11-year-old, looking to help out a local family with their sitting needs. Enjoy being active and having fun with kids, including playing outside. Non-smoker, comfortable with pets, and have my own car. I would be happy to assist with homework and sports practice. I have experience in teaching, coaching, and watching...
Robert can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

Hello! I have been working with special needs children for about 3 years! I am working towards my early child education degree then will continue in getting my masters in special education !
Hi, I'm available for laundry (wash & fold), errands, grocery shop on Sun - Tues. Let me know what you need & I'll be more than happy to assist you. I'm very dependable. Trustworthy. No criminal background. No drugs/alcohol.
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Kristi C.


Lexington, SC

$12-15/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny/CNA

I have cared for children with special needs and adults through caregiving agencies. I make sure to provide the best care and companion to my clients and child. Bathing, dressing, feeding and I have done feeding tubes on a child. I have had experience with Hoyer lifts as well with a child and adult. My husband has mild cerebral...
I've worked a lot with special needs kids and I love them. I started a club in high school called the buddy club. We would hangout with the disabled kids a couple times of week and help them with whatever they needed. We also took them to prom and homecoming. I have 60 cousins and have been a live in nanny for kids with severe...

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

Average Rating4.7 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in West Columbia, SC are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 6 reviews of the 44 listed special needs caregivers.