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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Knightdale, NC
The average rate is $18/hr as of April 2024
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 8 years
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5.0
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Hello! My name is Jenna. I am currently living in Knightdale/Raleigh area. I graduated with my bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education and Preschool Special Needs. I am a teacher, who is looking for occasional week or weekends babysitting job or during the summer months a summer nanny job. I have been babysitting/nannying...
5.0
"She takes her job very seriously. Always asks what extra she can do to help. But she was also very playful and engaged with my 3 little kids. She jumped right in on her first visit and all the kids were...
Reviewed by Liz A.
5.0
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Hi, all! My name is Anna. I am 24 years old. I've lived in North Carolina my whole life. I have a passion for taking care of children and pets. I've been in this line of work since I was 13 years old. My first job was being a princess for children's birthday parties! I've babysat and nannied since the age of 16. My most recent...
5.0
"Anna is amazing! She connected so well with our 7 month old daughter and I'm sure she would be great with kids of all ages. She worked with us week in and week out for several months while we were on wait-list...
Reviewed by Christian M.
Nicole K.
Knightdale, NC
$20-22/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
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20yrs experience, I can help with Travel and Swimming Supervision. in 2007 I was a perinatal technician at rex Hospital working in the newborn nursery. I loved it. I started nannying on the side, helping with infants, special needs and moms with multiples. I love watching babies grow, learning something new every minute of the...
5.0
"Nicole was very attentative to our child's needs. She was very dependable and a very hard worker. She blended well with our family. It felt like she was part of the family. She was completely trustworthy."
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Nicole K.
Knightdale, NC
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
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I have 10 years of experience. I can help with Travel and Swimming Supervision. in 2007 I was a perinatal technician at rex Hospital working in the newborn nursery. I loved it. I started nannying on the side, helping with infants with special needs and moms with multiples. I love watching babies, grow learning something new...
5.0
"Nicole has been helping my family for a few months now and I can't say enough about her. She has been wonderful helping my dad who suffers from PSP, a rare form of Parkinsons. Dad loves her, as well as the...
Reviewed by Pepe S.
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I have a special-needs cousin, so I been working with special needs children and adults pretty much all my life. I can assist with feeding, then showers, tooth brushing, transportation.
Jenna L.
Knightdale, NC
$16-24/hr
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Hello! My name is Jenna. I am currently living in Knightdale/Raleigh area. I graduated with my bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education and Preschool Special Needs. I am a teacher, who is looking for occasional week or weekends babysitting job or during the summer months a summer nanny job. I have been babysitting/nannying...
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Hello, my name is Nicole, I fell in love with working with special needs children when I was in my early 20s. I loved every moment of it. I learned a lot. I miss working with the kids very much. I stepped away to work in women's healthcare, I helped bring many babies into the world, I now need to get back to my true calling of...
Kiara P.
Knightdale, NC
$23-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
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Through out my college studies I have taken several classes digging deep into the Autism spectrum, there's so much to learn! I love being an early childhood educator where I have the opportunity to teach so-many wonderful children, all different, yet all special in their own ways! I have experience working with children both...
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The title 'canny' was given to me while I lived with my then active duty uncle and family. I was very hands own in assisting my aunt with her then 11yr. and 16yr. old children(my cousins). In addition I became a foster sibling at the age of 10, I am the oldest of 4 girls, and have much professional experience as a nursing aide...
Morgan B.
Raleigh, NC
$15-30/hr • 7 yrs exp
4.0
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I am a responsible, kind and open minded caretaker with a passion for working with kids. I have 7 years of experience with babysitting and childcare. I enjoy doing simple tasks like cooking and cleaning and I am willing to help with tasks outside of the house like running errands. I love the outdoors and taking kids to explore...
3.0
"Morgan was not reliable. She would call off constantly (at lease once per week due to being ill) and did not give notice when she left the job (Saturday - due to work next Tuesday). She called off the last 3...
Reviewed by Marilyn P.
4.8
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Hello! I'm Laura, and I have been joyfully working with children for over 20 years. I received my Child Development degree from Meredith College in 2002.
I love caring for babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and children with special needs. I will use my training and experience teaching preschool, working in daycare centers, and...
5.0
"We've twice now had Laura help take care of our 2-year-old. She was on time (a few minutes early), was friendly, and got along really well with our son. They read books and played games and went for walks. And...
Reviewed by Justin B.
Sally N.
Raleigh, NC
$10-15/hr
5.0
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My Name is Sally, I have a lot of experience with , special needs, I have worked in group homes, and in people's home, I am trained the tube, feeding and Hoyer lift. I am a very loving person, and I do my job, with integrity and honesty. And I am very am very caring
4.8
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Since a young girl I have always taken the role of caregiver and began watching children at the age of 12. I am now 22 years old and through my 10 years of experience I have seen it all. For the last six months I've been working with children on the spectrum and recently received my behavioral therapy certification. I have...
5.0
"She is amazing ! I did not have to ask much from her she knew what she was doing from the beginning! My son absolutely loved her and I could not be more happy with the care she provided him while I worked . I...
Reviewed by Marina M.
Lindsey R.
Raleigh, NC
$14-19/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
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My name is Lindsey. I am the oldest of 5 kids and have always been around kids as far back as I can remember. After college I began working in child care as a program support teacher, from there I went on to nanny a wonderful little girl for 3 years. I have acquired experience with all ages, and I have enjoyed it very much. I...
5.0
"Lindsey is reliable and genuinely cares about people. She is trustworthy and strives to fulfill her job expectations. She loves children and not only enjoys their company, but she also enjoys watching and...
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5.0
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I am dependable and compassionate caregiver, quick learner and able to follow directions. I have over 15yrs worked in homes, facilities, hospitals and group homes. I have assisted clients with their activities of daily living, companionship, recording intake and outputs, recording vitals signs, experience in using hospital...
4.5
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Hello! My name is Lindsey. I have been in a position with a toddler, 16 months, for the past 7 months. So I have recent experience working with diapers, bottles, purées and solids as well as keeping a schedule and hitting developmental milestones. I was a nanny for 5 years for the same family. The youngest, 10 has special needs,...
5.0
"Lindsey was a wonderful caregiver to my two children for 5 years. She is honest, loyal and dependable. Beyond those she is extremely patient and kind. She was a huge part of our family. "
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Rachel C.
Raleigh, NC
$15-50/hr
4.5
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Although I do not have a huge background; growing up my childhood best friend's sister was Autistic and I fell in love with her personality. I often spent more time over at her house more so than my own and she became a sister to me as well. After graduating from middle school alongside my best friend, there was an opportunity...
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Hello! I am Rachel and I work as a physician consultant and work a hybrid role. I grew up helping raise my (now) 15-year-old nephew and volunteering for a special needs class in high school. I previously lived in South Florida where I babysat weekly for about a year for a local family, with a 3-year-old and a 5-year-old, who I...
5.0
"We highly recommend Rachel! She consistently arrived on time with a smile on her face. She cared for our 2 kids, a 5 year old and 3 year old and made it look easy. She built a connection with our kids in a...
Reviewed by Brittany D.
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I have over 9 years of babysitting/nannying experience. In that time I have run my own in home babysitting business where I would care for between 4 and 8 kids at a time, for upwards of 6 hours at time. I have experience working with larger groups of children, as well as one on one care. I've worked as a full-time live in nanny...
Janet W.
Raleigh, NC
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
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I am trained in Special Needs Education to degree level. I have more than 10 years working with persons with disabilities. I have added a1 year of experience providing care to elderly people with different needs. I can help with Transportation Services and Errands/Shopping. I can work with persons with all kinds of disabilities...
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Knightdale, NC
Jenna L.
5.0
I would highly recommend Jenna to any family with young children. She was a favorite of both of our kids, who always asked when she was coming back.
She worked for us full time over the summer and went above and beyond to create a fun environment full of activities indoors and out.
Jenna is a...
- Leah C.
Anna P.
5.0
Anna is amazing! She connected so well with our 7 month old daughter and I'm sure she would be great with kids of all ages. She worked with us week in and week out for several months while we were on wait-list for daycare. She is punctual, very communicative and flexible. We look forward to working...
- Christian M.
Nicole K.
5.0
Nicole was very attentative to our child's needs. She was very dependable and a very hard worker. She blended well with our family. It felt like she was part of the family. She was completely trustworthy.
- Care member
Nicole K.
5.0
Nicole has been helping my family for a few months now and I can't say enough about her. She has been wonderful helping my dad who suffers from PSP, a rare form of Parkinsons. Dad loves her, as well as the whole family. We actually feel like she's part of the family when she is there. Even our...
- Pepe S.
Morgan B.
3.0
Morgan was not reliable. She would call off constantly (at lease once per week due to being ill) and did not give notice when she left the job (Saturday - due to work next Tuesday). She called off the last 3 days of work before advising that she was quitting - also due to being sick. However, I...
- Marilyn P.
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Ratings for Knightdale, NC special needs caregivers listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Special Needs Caregivers in Knightdale, NC are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 7 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.