Find special needs adult care in Southport, NC that you’ll love

60 special needs adult care are listed in Southport, NC

The average rate is $14/hr as of April 2024

The average experience for nearby special needs adult care is 10 years

Special needs adult care in Southport, NC

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Nicole R.


Southport, NC

$10-25/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver

My name is Nicole, and I recently moved to the Southport, North Carolina area from Connecticut. I bring with me almost 13 years experience in personal care and home health assistance with both elderly and disabled patients. My typical duties can range from PCA work to basic companionship. I can do anything from light to more...
Nicole can also help with: Personal care, dementia
Skills:

Home Health Aide

Kristin O.


Southport, NC

$18-27/hr10 yrs exp

Ms. Kristin

In my 30 plus years in the Workforce, I have grown even more passionate to help families in need. Every family operates as its own nucleus with unique values, beliefs, and priorities. Families that have neurodivergent children, deserve equal inclusion. I have learned that there is insurmountable ways that children communicate....
5.0
"Kristin is without hesitation the best caretaker/ teacher there is. She has the biggest heart and loves unconditionally. She is unique, creative and fun and every one should have the pleasure of knowing her. She is the best candidate you could ask for and you will...

Care member

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Ella H.


Wilmington, NC

$15-25/hr1 yrs exp

Behavioral Health Professional

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

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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Carolyn S.


Winnabow, NC

$10-20/hr10 yrs exp

Recently cared for my 80:year old mom with dementia for the past 10 years upon the death of my father. Provided assistance with her meds, cooking and bathing. Also took her to all doctor appointments and monitored her blood pressure. Also cared for adult special needs women for the past 5 years. I have excellent references upon...
Carolyn can also help with: Dementia, personal care, respite care
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Lily P.


Carolina Beach, NC

$15-30/hr

Medically Trained

Hello! I have over three years of working in the medical field and am trained in medical emergencies. I can adapt and learn quickly to be able to best fit your families needs.
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Marijane C.


Bolivia, NC

$28/hr

Exceptional, Patient, Kind, Dependable Caregiver .

I have 12 years of experience working with children with special needs working in elementary schools and middle schools as a para professional. I have experience working with children with autism and Asperger's. I am very patient, kind, empathetic, dependable and can assist with helping take exceptional care of your loved one. I...
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Asia E.


Wilmington, NC

$20-40/hr1 yrs exp

I am a very sweet and loving caregiver, ready to treat your family as my own. I have experience with behavioral disorders and am very patient when it comes to these things
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Elia H.


Wilmington, NC

$16-24/hr2 yrs exp

After spending most of my middle school and high school years babysitting for family and friends, I went into the medical field where I worked as a Certified Nurses Assistant. With most of my special needs experience in emergency medicine, I've had the ability to strengthen my skills of working with those with different a...
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Denice C.


Carolina Beach, NC

$16-21/hr

Experienced Care Giver

28 years medical/3 years medical experience. Feeding tube, PICC line, catheter, IV, trach, & vent experience. Autism & ADHD experience. 7 yrs Oncology experience. Mobility issues. Speech delays, dysphasia, blindness, and other health experiences. Fully vaccinated.
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Carolyn S.


Winnabow, NC

$10-20/hr10 yrs exp

Experience Respite Worker

I have 8 years experience working with a non-verbal boy with Autism. Taking him on daily trips and also overnights for the parents and making sure he met his goals. I also have a high functioning grown daughter with special needs. I have worked the past 18 years as a Teacher Assistant in a classroom with special needs and...
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Ciara H.


Wilmington, NC

$10-20/hr5 yrs exp

Part-time Summer Caregiver/companion

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

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...
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Katelyn D.


Wilmington, NC

$20/hr8 yrs exp

I Am Reliable Caring And Loving Person

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."

Bailey G.

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Mary A.


Wilmington, NC

$20-50/hr10 yrs exp

Home Health Aide Full-Time/Overnight Personal Care Attendant Meal Companionship, Housekeeping.

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

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...
Mary can also help with: Visiting nurse, home modification, personal care, respite care, dementia, hospice services & more
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

3.0
"Mary was not a reliable caretaker. "

Faith D.

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Kaye W.


Wilmington, NC

$17-27/hr10 yrs exp

Helping Hand For Those Who Want To Stay At Home

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...
Kaye can also help with: Hospice services, errands, light cleaning, mobility assistance, meal prep, dementia & more
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"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 hardworking and reliable. She is a team player and works...

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Samantha P.


Wilmington, NC

$11-25/hr1 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

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 highly recommend her for any endeavor she seeks"

Laura W.

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Ellery T.


Wilmington, NC

$10-20/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver/Babysitter/Tutor For Children And Adults

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

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 and beyond what is required of her. She helped design a...

Laura W.

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Jordan A.


Wilmington, NC

$15-30/hr2 yrs exp

Hello! I am a school speech therapist with experience working with children adults and seniors with a range of disabilities and special needs. I spent 3 years as a caretaker for my grandfather, a veteran with special needs and Alzheimer's. Spending time with him as a teen and into college shaped me into who I am today. I would...
Jordan can also help with: Meal prep, dementia, live-in home care, errands, light cleaning
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Kathleen B.


Leland, NC

$13-25/hr2 yrs exp

I'm Kathleen! I have about two years experience working with people with autism, cerebral palsy, and food allergies. I know basic sign language and can administer medicine both orally and through injections.
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Carly C.


Supply, NC

$15-25/hr2 yrs exp

Caregiver

I worked at trampoline park, helping to run their cares program. I worked with many people many different ages and many different bright personalities. I was lucky enough to get for certified, first aid trained, and go through special needs training.
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Leslie W.


Leland, NC

$20-23/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi , my name is Leslie. I've worked in the healthcare field 32 years as a nursing assistant & home health aide. I volunteered 6 years in Hospice Care & also I volunteered as a EMT-B & Ambulance Driver . I have a son that was born 15 weeks early. He is developmentally delayed , autistic and non verbal , has mild CP So I have 30...

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Recent special needs adult care reviews in Southport, NC

Kristin O.

5.0

Kristin is without hesitation the best caretaker/ teacher there is. She has the biggest heart and loves unconditionally. She is unique, creative and fun and every one should have the pleasure of knowing her. She is the best candidate you could ask for and you will not be disappointed.

- Care member

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.

Mary A.

3.0

Mary was not a reliable caretaker.

- Faith D.

Kaye W.

5.0

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 hardworking and reliable. She is a team player and works very well with me and the other...

- Care member

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.

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