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

60 special needs adult care are listed in Wilmington, NC

The average rate is $16/hr as of April 2024

The average experience for nearby special needs adult care is 5 years

Special needs adult care in Wilmington, NC

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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: Home modification, hospice services, personal care, dementia, respite care, visiting nurse & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

Recent reviews:

5.0
Mary is awesome! She took care of my 95-year-old father, who has passed away. Mary bonded with him and was very caring. She was responsible for giving him his medications, feeding and bathing him, and making him as comfortable as possible. Mary also kept his...

Carleen B.

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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, dementia, meal prep, light cleaning, mobility assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

Recent review:

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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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.

Recent review:

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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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...

Recent review:

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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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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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...

Recent review:

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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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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Carrie B.


Wilmington, NC

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

About Me!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I graduated from VCU (Richmond VA) in 2010 with a Bachelor of Science in Psych. Since then, I have worked with several different populations in social services/healthcare (I was a group home director for adults with disabilities, a county case manager for Medicaid recipients, and I managed an assisted living facility...
Carrie can also help with: Dementia, companionship, home modification, errands, hospice services, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Wound Care

CNA

CPR

Recent review:

5.0
Carrie has been amazing since day one. She quickly developed a wonderful rapport with my mom, who doesn't easily let new people into her life. Honestly, my mom does better with Carrie than with me. Carrie even got her to exercise, which is not one of mom's...

Maike W.

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Teresa O.


Wilmington, NC

$15-30/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver For Special Needs, Elderly, & Pets

I have great compassion and empathy, as well as a special bond, with 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 veterinary...
Teresa can also help with: Light cleaning, dementia, companionship, hospice services, errands, meal prep & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

CPR

Wound Care

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Carrie H.


Wilmington, NC

$10-35/hr5 yrs exp

Behavioral Technician With Over 5 Years Special Needs Experience

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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Teresa O.


Wilmington, NC

$15-30/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver For Special Needs, Elderly, & Pets

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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Catherine P.


Wilmington, NC

$22-25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Special Needs Caregiver

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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Siobhan W.


Wilmington, NC

$15-25/hr

Care Provider For Children And Adults With Special Needs

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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Jennifer S.


Wilmington, NC

$18-30/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Teacher's Assistant (retired)

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...
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Jennifer J.


Wilmington, NC

$10-20/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Care Available For Children With Special Needs

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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Cody S.


Wilmington, NC

$15-40/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Special Needs Caregiver

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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Rachel Lynn D.


Wilmington, NC

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

"In A Pinch" Caregiver For Special Needs Assistance

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have cared for a girl with CP (and retarded since birth ) for approximately one year. She's now 35 yrs old. That included lifting her to a changing table, transferring her to a wheelchair, showering, dressing, feeding and keeping her smiling! It is a very rewarding experience to work with the handicapped ,,,,, and will now at...
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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: Errands, meal prep, live-in home care, light cleaning, dementia
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Siobhan W.


Wilmington, NC

$20-30/hr3 yrs exp

Exceptional Caregiver!

My name is Siobhan. I am very interested in obtaining another position working with a senior or individual with special needs. My experience has typically been with Special Needs children and adults, however I now care for my 87-year-old mother as well as a lively 92-year-old at her retirement community. I assist her with eating...
Siobhan can also help with: Respite care, personal care, meal prep, dementia, errands, light cleaning & more

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have 8+ years of experience in senior care. I do my very best to be as dependable, reliable, compassionate and caring as I can be. I try to evaluate an individual's needs and create a care plan just for them. I can help with meal prep, medications, doctors appointments , transportation and even chores around the house. I have...

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Recent special needs adult care reviews in Wilmington, NC

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

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.

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Average Rating4.8 / 5

Special Needs Adult Care in Wilmington, NC are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 11 reviews of the 60 listed special needs adult care.