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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Apex, NC

The average posted rate is $17/hr as of May 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 4 years

What others are saying about special needs caregivers in Apex, NC

Neil was amazing and so helpful with my Son with sever special needs. Very trustworthy and compassionate and willing to adapt to what is…

Review for Neil A. by Laura D.

Christie was amazing during the time she was helping with my 4yr son. Christie took the time to meet with us and spend time before moving to…

Review for Christie B. by Adrienne F.

Grace is an absolute gem! She us respectful, thoughtful, and incredibly kind, always ensuring that our child feels safe, happy, and engaged.…

Review for Grace C. by Care member

Special needs caregivers in Apex, NC

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Neil A.


Apex, NC

$15-25/hr • 4 yrs exp

Special Education Teacher Specializing In Behavioral Management And Daily Living Skills

5.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Current SPED teacher for Wake County Public School System, assisting children and their caregivers with behavioral and learning challenges
5.0
"Neil was amazing and so helpful with my Son with sever special needs. Very trustworthy and compassionate and willing to adapt to what is asked of him for your kiddos specific needs. I would rehire him without hesitation!"

Laura D.

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Christie B.


Apex, NC

$25-35/hr • 8 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

All children are special. I meet and treat everyone like they NEED reasonable accommodations. Most love my approach, Special needs is an active approach to listening encouraging and directing the desired behavior Comfortable with broad spectrum autism ADHD, many, many personalities and creative types. Sometimes the parents just...
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Christie B.


Apex, NC

$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp

4.4

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Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I have a Natural ability for caring. Children gravitate toward me always. I am not yet a grama but love the opportunity to practice. I'll never spoil your child they will feel like a one and only. Even in multiples homes. The youngest always get priority unless special needs are involved. I have been providing nurturing and...
Christie can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Christie is caring, communicative, reliable and overall amazing with our 2 children (ages 3 and 6). Christie picks our kids up from their schools and watches them. She is attentive at reading their energy and knows when it is a good time to bring them to the...

Vanessa K.

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Grace C.


Apex, NC

$25-40/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi there! I have a strong background in child development with hands-on experience in caregiving for children, pet care and assisting with older adults. I have worked in child care centers and have 13+ years of babysitting experience. My experience, combined with my degree in human development and family studies, allows me to...
Grace can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

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"Grace is the best! She plays with our young boys with full enthusiasm. She listens to them and helps them talk through issues when they arise. Our boys are always ecstatic when she arrives because they know that she will give them the love, time and attention that...

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Abigail F.


Apex, NC

$10-15/hr • 5 yrs exp

Special Needs Babysitter

Hello! My name is Abigail and I am looking for part time work as a Special Needs Babysitter! I have had experience working with kids, teens and adults on the Autism spectrum.
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Angela O.


Apex, NC

$15-30/hr

Compassionate Caregiver

Hello, my name is Angela. My husband and I have 3 grown children and 1 son at home. I would love the opportunity to meet you and/or your family. Here is a general list of things I can help with. Additional tasks can always be discussed. Help with day-to-day and long-term management of personal affairs Assist with physical...
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Myles F.


Apex, NC

$8-14/hr • 1 yrs exp

Hello! I'm a Wake County-based young man who's in the Early Childhood Education field. I have plenty of experience with children with special needs from both my current job and a previous internship working with teens with special needs.
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Teana S.


Apex, NC

$10-30/hr • 3 yrs exp

PT/FT Care Giver

I currently work at family residence and a facility for individuals with a variety of mental/developmental disabilities. I have worked here for two years, in a group home setting. I have cared for individuals with schizophrenia, autism, alzheimer's, borderline personality disorder and impulse control disorder to name a few. My...
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Danielle P.


Apex, NC

$23-30/hr • 2 yrs exp

Direct Support

Hello! My name is Danielle. I am 25 years old and have a passion for helping individuals with special needs. I have been a Direct Support professional for 2 agencies through the past 2 years working in a group home setting. I have experience with challenging behaviors and also experience in community habilitation as well. I have...
With over 8 years of experience in caregiving, I have had the privilege of working with several families, including those with children with autism and other special needs. My role has encompassed a wide range of responsibilities, from daily care activities like feeding and bathing to educational support such as assisting with...
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Lora R.


Apex, NC

$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

My full time job is to provide speech therapy to individuals with mild-profound intellectual and developmental disabilities, autism, downs syndrome, and a variety of other rare genetic diagnoses. I am well versed in the medical aspects of caring for individuals with disabilities and they are the light of my life.
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Fatuma A.


Apex, NC

$14-25/hr

Care Taker

With over 18 years of experience in senior and child care, I've assisted individuals with special needs by providing customized attention, retaining patience, and using effective communication to handle the difficulties that they face. I make sure they are comfortable, safe, and actively participate in everyday activities while...
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Abigail F.


Apex, NC

$10-30/hr • 8 yrs exp

Babysitter/Special Needs Babysitter

Hello! My name is Abigail and I am looking for some babysitting/special needs care/tutoring in the Apex/Cary/Holly Springs/Morrisville area. I am a Special Education Teacher at Centennial Middle School. I have experience babysitting toddlers and special needs kids. I also have 2 years of tutoring experience Pre-K-3rd Grade
Abigail can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Angela L.


Apex, NC

$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Occasional Sitter With Over 20 Years Experience

I am a stay at home mom. I have a BA in Child Development and Early Childhood Education. I have been working with children of all ages for over 20yrs. I have specialized training and an extensive background working with children with special needs. Most recently I have substituted in the Wake County Schools. Since my kids are...
Angela can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Early Education

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Danielle P.


Apex, NC

$17-25/hr • 5 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I'm Danielle. I've been working with children for quite a few years now and it is my passion. I've traveled to Africa to volunteer teaching children as well as worked with multiple organizations involving child care and working with children with special needs. I have worked with children ages 2 months - 11 years old so I...
Danielle can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Brooke M.


Apex, NC

$20-25/hr • 2 yrs exp

Hello my name is Brooke and I am a senior in high school looking to help out parents this summer with babysitting! I have experience with babysitting any ages ranging from newborn to 13 as well as experience with special needs.
Brooke can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Early Education

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Danielle P.


Apex, NC

$20-35/hr

Caregiver/Companion

Hello! My name is Danielle and I'm 25 years old. I currently reside in Plainview, Long Island. My passion has always been to care for others. In the previous few years I have been working in group homes for adults with special needs as a Direct Support Professional. I have a CPR certification as well as experience with...
Danielle can also help with: Errands, live-in home care, light cleaning, transportation, meal prep
Dependable, Capable and Honest Man Available For Caregiving. I Am Married With Two Teenaged Children. New to N. C., From Michigan, With A Long Career In The Medical Field. My Most Recent Caregiving Experience Is With A Quadriplegic Man, A Juvenile Autistic Boy, As Well As Two Young Autistic Men. I Was My Mothers Caregiver Who...
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Lauren S.


Raleigh, NC

$30-40/hr • 10 yrs exp

ABA Therapist/Teacher/Nanny

I am actively seeking a position with the right family starting this September! I have been working with children with autism for over a decade. After nannying for a child with autism I became a behavioral therapist in Wisconsin with an ABA provider and started my career in this wonderful field! I worked as an AUII assistant...
5.0
"Just want to add that Lauren is very professional, flexible and works with my sons needs very well. I highly recommend her and hope that she continues helping us for as long as long as she can."

Vidhya K.

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Pearl D.


Cary, NC

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Part-Time/Full-Time Provider Available

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have worked with adults, preschool CP children going into mainstream. I also provided total care for special needs pediatric consumer in a home-care setting as a Nursing Assistant. I am a care provider because I enjoy working with and helping others in need. I am dependable, compassionate, trustworthy, warm and caring person...

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