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Sarah K.


Chester, SC

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Infant/Child Care, Transportation, Overnight Sitter, Special Needs

5.0

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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have had numerous jobs over the years, most of them centered around working with children of various ages and dispositions. Working with children is truly the love and passion of my life. In addition to the general babysitting and part-time nanny positions, I have also had the privilege of teaching children's classes in...
Sarah can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Sarah has been working with my daughter, a 24 year old with Down Syndrome, for a few years. Sarah has helped J. to work out of her comfort zone at times. J. looks forward to her days with Sarah. Sarah thinks of different and exciting ways to keep activities...

Bonnie H.

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Ulrike J.


Fort Mill, SC

$15-25/hr5 yrs exp

Special Needs Care Provider

Passionate about working with children. Planning to specialize in Pediatric care as an Acupuncturist.
5.0
"Uli has a wonderful attitude and understanding about special needs people. We were delighted with her interactions with our son. He felt very comfortable with her. We would totally recommend her."

Ellen A.

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Grace S.


Rock Hill, SC

$25-45/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Special Needs Provider/ Para-educator

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have 15+ years of experience working with K-12th grade (LAUSD) students as well as young adults that have special needs and/or disabilities such as Autism, Intellectual Disability, Emotional Disturbance, Speech delay among many others. I provide one on one assistance (academics) to individuals in the classroom and/or home...
5.0
"Grace is a true professional! She comes prepared and knows her craft. Her extensive background in education is clearly evident. I'm very pleased with her tutoring as well as babysitting services for my child. "

Elizabeth D.

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Emma T.


Fort Mill, SC

$15/hr4 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hey! My name is Emma! I have always loved working with kids of all ages and abilities! I have experience working with my nephews, who are now 8, as well as multiple families from care. com! I moved to Fort Mill in September 2023 and have loved living here so far! I currently work with a little boy with special needs after...
Emma can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

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Sarah K.


Chester, SC

$18-35/hr6 yrs exp

Professionally-Trained Habilitation Technician/One-On-One Worker

All of my life, I have had the joy and privilege of having friends and working with individuals who have been both blessed and challenged by physical/mental disabilities. My appreciation for those with special needs was developed early on by my Mother, who minored in and taught Special Ed in school, and then also by my childhood...
5.0
"Sarah has cared for our special needs daughter since she aged out of high school almost five years ago. She is kind and encouraging, and tries hard to introduce new things--such as off-the-beaten path museums, organic smoothies, and yoga--to our daughter. They...

Vickie S.

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Jackie M.


Chester, SC

$18-50/hr10 yrs exp

Senior Care

Hi I have 25yrs of CERTIFIED CNA(FIRST-AID, CPR) experience in this field. I've worked with almost every health condition clients there is, MS, DSN, Stroke victims, Dementia, Parkinson's, Alzheimer's, Special needs, Cerebral Palsy, etc. I assist with ALL ADLs, and light housekeeping, Bathing, cooking, errands, companionship, Med...
Jackie can also help with: Dementia, hospice services, light cleaning, errands, companionship, home modification & more
Skills:

Wound Care

CPR

CNA

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

With seven years of experience as a nanny, I have had the privilege of caring for children of all ages, including those with autism and other special needs. My goal is to create a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment where every child feels cared for and supported. I strive to make our time together fun and enriching,...
Tiandi can also help with: Meal prep, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Tara M.


Gastonia, NC

$20/hr3 yrs exp

Loving, Compassionate And Trustworthy Care Giver

Compassionate and dedicated Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) with extensive experience in senior care. With over 20 years as an enrichment teacher and childcare provider, I bring a unique blend of compassion, reliability, and trustworthiness to my work. Expertise includes personal care, light housekeeping, medication...
Tara can also help with: Meal prep, errands, dementia, light cleaning, respite care, home modification & more
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Russel C.


Belmont, NC

$10-20/hr5 yrs exp

Part-Time Or Full-Time Caregiver

Through professional, volunteer, and educational experiences, I have worked with children of nearly all ages (from 5 - 18 years old) and backgrounds. I also have experience in working with adults with special needs. My most recent job was as a Special Education Language Arts Teacher at a middle school. I have worked and...
Russel can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Rachael H.


Gastonia, NC

$20-30/hr2 yrs exp

Experience with preemies and some children with special needs. I have worked with oxygen, NG tubes, G-tubes. I don't mind medical needs as long as I'm shown what needs to be done for your child.
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Caleesa F.


Charlotte, NC

$25-40/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver Available

I love working with children, and I believe that no matter where a child is on a "typical" or "non-typical" developing spectrum, all children deserve equal amounts of care and attention. I would love the opportunity to share my experience and passion for child development with your family.
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Hailey S.


Belmont, NC

$24-50/hr4 yrs exp

Nanny Looking For Full Time

My current nanny family of almost a year is moving away in March so I am on the hunt for another family! I have been a nanny for 3 years and worked in a childcare center for a year and a half and also have a 13-month-old daughter of my own. Iv always worked with multiples and have also worked with school age and kids with...
Hey There. I am Shauna and I am so drawn to elderly folks. I am warm and service-driven and it gives me immense joy to add light to others. I have had the privilege of caring for an advanced-stage dementia patient before and I am a mother of a special-needs child. I am currently pusruing my masters in social work and elderly...
Shauna-gay can also help with: Dementia, meal prep, light cleaning
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Virginia C.


Gastonia, NC

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Seasonal Caregiver

I have been babysitting since I was 13. I have experience with all ages of children ranging from 4 months to 12 years old. I was a babysitter for a small church group that when everyone one was in attendance there were 10 children all at different ages. I have experience caring for children who are twins, extreme allergies, and...
Virginia can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
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Emma J.


Rock Hill, SC

$10-20/hr4 yrs exp

Before/After-School Sitter

I have a cousin on the spectrum, which inspired me to start volunteering for individuals with special needs from a very young age. I have always been passionate about working with special needs children and adults. I am currently working with children with special needs ages 7 through 20 as a counselor. Due to my wonderful...
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Rebecca L.


Fort Mill, SC

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Special Needs/Senior/School Aged/Caregiver/Educator

My experience and education are all within the population of special needs people, from mentally retarded, developmentally delayed, emotionally disturbed, exceptional children and adults, to autistic, as well as being a foster parent to early teens and as primary caregiver for my mother diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease and...
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Allison A.


Gastonia, NC

$15-20/hr3 yrs exp

I currently work as an RBT for my full time job, i'm looking for something I can do on the weekends to make some extra money, and get some more experience. I work with kids age ranging from 2-12 years old diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. I have experience with other disabilities, and I volunteer at gastonia Webb Street...

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Caroline, I am a 18-year-old college student in the Spartanburg area. I have been babysitting since I was in 6th grade and plan on working with children in the future. I have my own car, so transportation is not an issue. I love getting to know kids and creating a comfortable safe environment for them to thrive...
Caroline can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Tara M.


Gastonia, NC

$20-28/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced, Reliable, Caring

Providing special needs care with over 20 years experience. Enrichment educator age ranges preschool to adult.
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Joyce R.


Rock Hill, SC

$30-50/hr10 yrs exp

Hello.

Hi! My name is Joyce, I am currently a pediatric nurse with over 30 years of experience. I have 2 daughters and 5 grandchildren. I have been a foster parent for 8+ years. My care range from newborn to 100+ years old. I also have experience with hospice, special needs, and more. I enjoy singing, dancing, walks, parks, reading,...
Joyce can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in York, SC

Sarah K.

5.0

Sarah has been working with my daughter, a 24 year old with Down Syndrome, for a few years. Sarah has helped J. to work out of her comfort zone at times. J. looks forward to her days with Sarah. Sarah thinks of different and exciting ways to keep activities interesting. Sarah is a very caring...

- Bonnie H.

Ulrike J.

5.0

Uli has a wonderful attitude and understanding about special needs people. We were delighted with her interactions with our son. He felt very comfortable with her. We would totally recommend her.

- Ellen A.

Grace S.

5.0

Wow. That's what I thought after meeting Grace for the first time. I was already impressed by our phone interview, but her preparation, kindness, and communication skills was undeniable after our first session. My son is in 8th grade and has severe learning disabilities, particularly around math....

- Carolina R.

Sarah K.

5.0

Sarah has cared for our special needs daughter since she aged out of high school almost five years ago. She is kind and encouraging, and tries hard to introduce new things--such as off-the-beaten path museums, organic smoothies, and yoga--to our daughter. They spend about three days a week...

- Vickie S.

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