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91 special needs caregivers are listed in Wilmington, NC
The average rate is $16/hr as of April 2024
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years
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I am reliable caring and loving person I am gentle and love helping people especially those who have special needs. I want to provide with comfort and security of having trustworthy.
5.0
"She is an extremely compassionate and dedicated teacher of students with significant disabilities who goes well above and beyond what is expected of her."
Reviewed by Bailey G.
Ellery T.
Wilmington, NC
$10-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Part-time Caregiver/Babysitter/Tutor For Children And Adults
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I have almost 20 years of experience working with children and adults with different types of abilities. I worked at the Arc of NC for over 10 years and also at an elementary school in their Autism Spectrum program. I have a Bachelors degree in Psychology and am familiar with many resources in the area. I am currently looking...
5.0
"Ellery worked my my daughter with special needs for many years. She is amazing!! She is very upbeat and bubbly and knows how to use positive reinforcement to motivate people with special needs. She goes above...
Reviewed by Laura W.
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I worked from 06/22/21-05/19/22 with a7-year-old boy diagnosed with autism and ADHD. We spent 5 days a week together during the summer and after school everyday, and the improvement I saw in him was incredible. We spent our time playing cognitive games, puzzles, reading, practicing daily objectives, and journeys outside on...
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Hello! My name is Ciara and I am finishing up my sophomore year at Purdue University where I am pursuing a degree in Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences. I am very experienced with caring for children with special needs and extremely comfortable with it. For the past 4 years I have been caring for a young boy with Autism (12...
Samantha P.
Wilmington, NC
$11-25/hr • 1 yrs exp
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I am a very energetic and responsible person and have a deep passion for caring for other people. I am a freshman nursing major and hope to one day get my masters in severe and profound disability.
In the summers I am a counselor for children with special needs and absolutely love it. My experience there has given me a high...
5.0
"Samantha is an amazing person and caregiver. She is energetic cheerful and dedicated to her work. She always went above what was asked of her and had a phenomenal rapport with my special needs daughter. I...
Reviewed by Laura W.
Elizabeth B.
Wilmington, NC
$16-25/hr • 6 yrs exp
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My name is Elizabeth, and I have experience working with children from ages 0-12. I love it! We are new to the Wilmington area, because my husband got a job here. For the last three years, I have worked with children in preschool and elementary school with special needs, and I have a passion for that.
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"Elizabeth was so patient with our son, and he loved her. She was our babysitter for a few weeks this summer and kept my little one busy. Very punctual, reliable, and a sweet person. Would highly recommend."
Reviewed by Christy D.
Grace L.
Wilmington, NC
$14-20/hr • 6 yrs exp
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Hello, nice to meet you! I have 6 years of experience working with children. I have a Bachelor's Degree in Human Development and Family Studies and am qualified through NC DHHS: Division of Child Development and Early Education as a Lead Teacher for infants-pre-kindergarten. I have worked as a Infant Teacher for babies 0-12...
Neelia A.
Wilmington, NC
$15-23/hr • 6 yrs exp
Nursing Student, CNA Licensed Sitter, Looking For Work This Summer
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Hi, I'm Neelia. I am currently studying at UNCW School of Nursing. I am on track to graduate next year and hope to become a pediatric nurse after getting my BSN. I am also first aid, and CPR certified and have experience in the hospital setting. I have been working as a caregiver for over 6 years now, and I love it. I have...
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"I became a mom just six months ago and when I needed to go back to work when my son was only two months old, Neelia stepped in to take care of him and were SO happy she did. We immediately felt comfortable with...
Reviewed by Caitlin K.
Kyler S.
Wilmington, NC
$15-20/hr • 6 yrs exp
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Hi everyone,
I have experience working with all ages. I have had a wide range of experiences working for families with six kids to families with one. I also have experience working with children with autism and other special needs. Last year, I completed my Masters in Teaching and am also able to assist with homework or other...
5.0
"Kyler did great hanging with our older son with special needs! She kept up with him on the beach and made sure he was safe on long walks. She was also great helping with transitions between the beach and beach...
Reviewed by Michael M.
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I started volunteering with special needs children when I was 16 years old and eventually got hired on when I was 18. I worked there until I was 20 next I moved to Portland and spend the next 3 years working at a daycare center. I have worked in the infant and 2 1/2 rooms but spent most of my time in the toddlers and preschool...
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"Carly has a talent for working with all children, especially those with challenging personalities!!!"
Reviewed by Erika H.
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I am the mother of 4 girls (ages 17, 23, 24, 26) and I have recently moved to Wilmington. I have been caring for children most of my life. After college, I worked in a very unique group home for special needs children. My direct care experience working with mentally and physically disabled children provided me with extensive...
5.0
"To Whom it may concern,
It is my great pleasure to recommend Nina H to you and do so with much enthusiasm.
I met Nina in 2012. When my first child was young, I did not have any need for a sitter and was...
Reviewed by Michelle V.
Mary A.
Wilmington, NC
$20-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
Home Health Aide Full-Time/Overnight Personal Care Attendant Meal Companionship, Housekeeping.
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I have been working with the elderly for over 20 years. My mother was a nurse. I have a heart with lots of love for babies/children with special needs and disabilities and the elderly. I love to care for everyone. I enjoy brighten up their day by me taking care of them and talking to them even singing along with them or to them...
5.0
"Mary is a very self motivated individual, who has a big heart, very dependable and always helping others "
Reviewed by Peter R.
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I have over 20 years of medical experience. My focus over the past 3 years has been clients with disabilities, senior care, and hospice. Many of my clients have been diagnosed with dementia, Parkinson's, cancer or are stroke survivors. Additionally, I have experience working with special needs children ages 3-12. Many of my...
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"Kaye has been an excellent addition to my dad's careteam. She is very engaging and skillful. Dad enjoys talking with her which I appreciate since he typically spends a lot of his day tuned out. Kaye is...
Reviewed by Care member
Carrie H.
Wilmington, NC
$10-35/hr • 5 yrs exp
Behavioral Technician With Over 5 Years Special Needs Experience
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I have always had a passion for teaching children, particularly those with special needs. I completed a Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education and Psychology, which included an internship with a guidance counselor. Within my internship, I worked with underachieving students and developed a positive behavioral system to help...
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I have great compassion and empathy, as well as a special bond, with animals, the sick, elderly, and disabled. I have worked with many seniors, as well as the disabled, for over 20 years. I work in a group home for the disabled here in NC (& previously in CT), helping them to live as independently as possible. I was also a...
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My name is Siobhan. I have over 15 years experience with persons with Special Needs of all ages and varying disabilities. I have dedicated myself by teaching, becoming a Direct care worker, QP, Swim Instructor, Care Coordinator and Clinical Services Assistant/ Managed Care Area Manager. I truly enjoy providing support to those...
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I worked as a paraprofessional in an elementary school for two years with special needs children. Prior to working outside the home, I gained experience and developed a heart for children with special needs by raising my son, (I home schooled him for two years) who was diagnosed with ADHD, Asperger's, OCD, and anxiety issues.
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Hello,
I'm Jennifer. I have 15 years' experience in Charlotte area special needs school. I recently retired at the young age of 48 and moved to Wilmington to be closer to my family. I would like to offer my skills for one-on-one instructions and caregiving. My experience working as a special needs teacher's assistant includes...
Jennifer J.
Wilmington, NC
$10-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Part-time Care Available For Children With Special Needs
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I am a married mother of three boys (ages 9, 14, and a stepson age 15). My 9-year-old son has developmental delays due to a neurological disorder. My stepson has high functioning autism, ADHD, and a mood disorder, and lived with us until recently. In addition to my experience raising my own children, I also have an extensive...
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I have a special needs child and know how hard it can be to leave your child in the care of someone else. I hope I can be that person that you can trust with your child. I also have worked in the special needs field for the last 10 years.
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Wilmington, NC
Katelyn D.
5.0
She is an extremely compassionate and dedicated teacher of students with significant disabilities who goes well above and beyond what is expected of her.
- Bailey G.
Ellery T.
5.0
Ellery worked my my daughter with special needs for many years. She is amazing!! She is very upbeat and bubbly and knows how to use positive reinforcement to motivate people with special needs. She goes above and beyond what is required of her. She helped design a seizure proof room for my daughter...
- Laura W.
Samantha P.
5.0
Samantha is an amazing person and caregiver. She is energetic cheerful and dedicated to her work. She always went above what was asked of her and had a phenomenal rapport with my special needs daughter. I highly recommend her for any endeavor she seeks
- Laura W.
Elizabeth B.
5.0
Elizabeth was so patient with our son, and he loved her. She was our babysitter for a few weeks this summer and kept my little one busy. Very punctual, reliable, and a sweet person. Would highly recommend.
- Christy D.
Neelia A.
5.0
Neelia has been watching our 7 y/o son for almost a year now, and she is simply the best. Our son has non-verbal autism, so it can take a bit more searching to find the right person to care for him. Neelia is that person. She has been everything we hoped for in a caregiver for him and more. She is...
- Lindsay B.
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Ratings for Wilmington, NC special needs caregivers listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.9 / 5
Special Needs Caregivers in Wilmington, NC are rated 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 20 reviews of the 91 listed special needs caregivers.