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Portia M.

Special Needs Warrior

Columbia, SC

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Hello my name is Portia and I have over 18 years of experience with special needs, therefore I know the importance of having a caring, reliable and trustworthy caregiver. My specialty includes Autism, ADHD, Mental health. My care includes multi sensory tutoring, behavioral modification and ABA therapy. Contact me today for a...

Adam B. says "Portia learned very quickly how to help care for my quadriplegic husband. She is dependable and it's been a great help for me to have her."

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Friendly, Calm And Attentive Assistant

Columbia, SC

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Hi, thank you for your interest! I am very kind, caring and nurturing. I treat each of my clients as if they're my own family. I've worked with special needs children and seniors with a variety of ailments for several years. I am especially skilled in dementia care, mobility assistance and wound and medication management. I also...

Julia S. says "Ainslei supported me for four days during my first week of recovery after getting ACL reconstruction surgery on my knee. She was amazingly helpful, kind...

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Nanny

Columbia, SC

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
** I am unfortunately/fortunately leaving for the Air Force and am no longer seeking employment. Best of luck in finding the perfect caregiver for your family!** My name is Tess and I have been caring for children since, well, since I was one myself. With 3 brothers and 19 cousins on one side alone, I can't remember a time when...

Tenley A. says "There is NO ONE better than Tess! She has been such a blessing in our lives and a true game changer. She goes above and beyond every single day, is never...

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Playful With Kids, Helpful With Parents!

Columbia, SC

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
travel
craft assistance
carpooling
My name is Abigail (friends and family call me Aj). I just moved to Columbia, SC, and I am looking for additionally work opportunities on top of my teaching assistantship at UofSC. I have been babysitting for about 6 years, and tutoring for 3 years. I am currently getting a Master's degree for English education. Prior to this, I...

Michael M. says "Abby has been amazing , our schedule is very inconsistent and she is always super helpful even if it's last minute, she's extremely responsible and the...

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Columbia, SC

3.5(1)
from
$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
travel
grocery shopping
carpooling
My name is Lauren. I live in Columbia just beind the V. A hospital. I am 37 years old with years of experence with Children of all ages. MY CPR and FIRST AID isn't current, however willing to make it current. I have 68+ credit hours in Early Childhood Eduaction with a background in special needs. I don't mind traveling with...

Christie C. says "Lauren has been so great to our family. She is wonderful with children. We feel so comfortable with her having our boys. I feel so lucky that we found...

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Part Time Special Need Care-Giver/Kid Uber Driver

Columbia, SC

from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Hi MY Name Is Lotoya I've Been Working With Children. Through Out My Whole 15 Year's Of My Working Career. This Is Something I Have Alway's Been Passionate About. From Minor To Severe Disabilitie's. I Work With Richland One School District As A Teacher Assistant. With Special Need Kid's For The Last 9 Years I Treat These Kid's...
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Special Needs

Columbia, SC

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$14/hr
3 years experience
Special Needs I have been educated and trained in the area of diverse learners and needs. Not only is it my passion, I am absolutely committed to making the lives of those with diverse needs the best that it can possibly be. Not only will my care be immaculate, you can trust that we will have a great time together.
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Nursing Student Willing to Help with Special Needs

Columbia, SC

from
$10/hr
2 years experience
I am a nursing student that has experience working with children in and outside the hospital. I have taken care of special needs children from newborn and up. The latest person I worked for had a developmentally delayed 7 year old and 6 month old. I am also well experienced being a nanny/babysitter for several ages. I have great...
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Special Needs Care Provider

Columbia, SC

from
$25/hr
7 years experience
I have over 10 years of experience caring for the elderly as well as children. I've worked for United Cerebral Palsy and SC Mentor beginning at age 21. I have also worked for Three Rivers Behavioral Health beginning at age 18. Left in good standing with management. References are available upon request. Let me know how I can...
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CNA

Columbia, SC

from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Hi my name is Princess I'm a current CNA/MA in the Rock Hill area I've over 20 years of experience work with & in the Geriatric, Dementia, & Rehabilitation community. I currently work at a skilled facility in the rock hill area. I enjoy my career & all the wonderful families I have came in contact with over the years. I have a...
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Columbia, SC

from
$20/hr
1 year experience
I am a social worker currently receiving a graduate education in Rehabilitation Counseling at the University of South Carolina. I specialize in working with children and adolescents with mental health disorders, ADHD, ADD, and Autism Spectrum Disorder, but am flexible and comfortable with whatever your needs are.
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Full Time Provider

Columbia, SC

from
$10/hr
10 years experience
Every child deserves to experience the joy and playfulness of childhood. I am prepared to aid and assist in any way I can to help provide that for any child I work with.
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Part-time Caregiver

Columbia, SC

from
$10/hr
2 years experience
I am currently a second year student at the University of South Carolina, studying exercise science on a pre-occupational therapy track. I was very closely involved with Special Olympics in high school, and volunteered at the local, state, and international level. In addition, I served on the state leadership team my senior...
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Part Time Caregiver

Columbia, SC

from
$10/hr
2 years experience
I'm a recent college graduate with two years of experience in caregiving. My previous experiences gave me exposure to working in a variety of settings with individuals with varying needs. I've worked with individuals that were very limited in movement (Muscular Dystrophy) and those who had significantly more independence...
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Columbia, SC

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$25/hr
2 years experience
Hello friends! My name is Tori and I am an experienced caregiver for children and adults with special needs. I have worked with adults that have dementia. My duties included stimulating activities, feeding, and managing behaviors. I have also worked as a nanny to a boy with severe ADHD, autism spectrum, and destructive...
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Care Taker

Columbia, SC

from
$19/hr
5 years experience
Hey my name is Quincy! I will love to be able to come a help with your family. I have been working in this field for over 5 years and have taken all the training that I needed .
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Summer Time Care Giver

Columbia, SC

from
$10/hr
2 years experience
My experience caring for those with special needs was as a therapeutic staff support worker for 2 years. A therapeutic support staff workers are responsible for providing one-on-one mental health services to children and young adults with special needs. TSS workers provide services in schools, in the child's home or in the...
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Columbia, SC

from
$18/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I am a compassionate and dedicated caregiver with years of experience supporting individuals of all ages, including those with special needs. My approach is rooted in patience, understanding, and respect, always focusing on each person's unique abilities and goals. I am skilled in providing daily living assistance, behavior...
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Columbia, SC

from
$13/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
I have a lot of experience for special needs and will provide extra nurturing while parents are out and will make sure everything is the same how the parents run the house.
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Columbia, SC

from
$13/hr
I am able to support your family at a low cost I love to Assit if your able to accommodate future travel plans my name is Jmyya I take pride in my work and what I do my number is. I have references letters of recommendation and resume
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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $17.50/hr as of April 2026

  • The average star rating for rated special needs caregivers is 4.6

Recent special needs caregiver reviews from local parents in Columbia, SC

Special Needs Caregivers in Columbia, SC are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 22 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

Portia M.

Portia learned very quickly how to help care for my quadriplegic husband. She is dependable and it's been a great help for me to have her.

- Adam B.

Ainslei P.

Ainslei supported me for four days during my first week of recovery after getting ACL reconstruction surgery on my knee. She was amazingly...

- Julia S.

Tess M.

There is NO ONE better than Tess! She has been such a blessing in our lives and a true game changer. She goes above and beyond every single...

- Tenley A.

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