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As a nurturing and experienced childcare provider with over two decades in the field, I'm passionate about fostering children's growth and making a positive impact on their lives. My patience and calm demeanor, coupled with my creativity and friendly nature, create a nurturing environment for children to thrive. I believe in...
Dementia
hospice services
meal prep
light cleaning
live-in home care
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Hi, I am an older adult who would enjoy helping clients with light cooking, cleaning, laundry, personal care, help with showers and would very much enjoy the companionship! I am a mom of 4 adult children and grandparent to 5 beautiful grandbabies.. I live in Columbia, and am off during the summer. I work as a teacher Assistant...
Errands
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respite care
Hi I'm Cassandra , I've been in healthcare for 33 years. I've worked with seniors and special needs. I enjoy what I do because I love to help people.
Dementia
home modification
meal prep
hospice services
light cleaning
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I have been a licensed CNA sense 2006. I have many skills. I have worked with special needs adults and children for DDSN, 13 years of hospital experience and home care experience. I absolutely love what I do. I love helping people and making people happy and comfortable.
I'd describe my personality as calming, funny and...
Errands
meal prep
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light cleaning
I have a background in Early Childhood Education. 68+ credit hours. All through out college and now I have always cared for others of all ages to include those with special needs. I have lived with my older dad whom is 77 going on 16 years. Just the past three years have started helping him with keeping track of bills, doing...
Companionship
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hospice services
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Hi I'm Amber! I am looking for a part-time type of position. I have a background in mental health, nursing and about 10 years ago I did hospice caregiving, special needs, and housekeeping. I really enjoy working with seniors and believe it fits my personality well because I'm kind, patient and personable. I enjoy providing...
Carpooling
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
light cleaning
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I have been babysitting for over six years and love working with children. I used to nanny a teenager with autism for over a year and enjoyed every minute of it. I also attended the Special Olympics multiple years in a row. In high school I volunteered as an after school councilor at an under privileged elementary school and...
Dementia
respite care
personal care
Years experience with elderly care and companionship. Experience with special needs, dementia, Alzheimer's, trained in basic care for the elderly such as assisting mobility, feeding, dressing etc.
I have special needs experience primarily with younger children and some adult. I have cared for children with ADD/ADHD, down syndrome, developmental delays, and heart conditions. Along with this, I have been a type 1 diabetic since I was 7.
Carpooling
light cleaning
travel
meal prep
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I have been caregiving for 12+ years and I also have a 6-year-old daughter and baby boy. I love animals (we have 4 dogs).
I have cared for many families' children since my early teens. I have experience with infants, toddlers, school-aged, and special needs teens/adults. I am a type 1 diabetic and I am first aid/CPR certified....
Maggie P. says "Great with my kids, I came home to a CLEAN house and happy healthy kids! What more could I ask for????"
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8 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Carpooling
light cleaning
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Hi there!
My name is Abigail and I have babysat in my free time from school for the past 8 years and have been a caregiver from the ages of newborn to senior care, so I have about done it all! I have lots of experience with special needs children as well, as I have actively volunteered with a child hippotherapy program. I also...
Johnpaul R. says "absolutely fantastic babysitter/nanny. on time, pleasant attitude. will definitely be hiring her again."
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10 years experience
Carpooling
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
light cleaning
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Being a nanny has been a really rewarding experience for me. I've had the opportunity to work with children of a variety of ages and help them learn, grow, and develop. I've always loved kids and have been babysitting for family friends and people from my church since I was 12 years old. After high school, I worked in an office...
Kirstin O. says "Very rarely will you meet someone who knows how to communicate with children and care for them the way that Carey does! She is great with infants and...
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8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
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craft assistance
I have a degree in Child and Family Studies from Columbia College and I've spent my time since graduation working with adults with special needs. In college and high school I worked camp and daycare settings as well as for a few families as a nanny. I have a huge heart for children, especially the differently able population,...
Andrea R. says "We interviewed Ashton for our nanny position and found her to be so kindhearted, nurturing and mature beyond her years. Her background makes her...
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10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Grocery shopping
meal prep
Hello! I am an experienced nanny with over 15 years of child care experience. I have nannied for seven families with children ranging from 3 months to 12 years old. I have also worked in church daycares and managed two after school care programs. Having also worked in the book business for a long time, I am a firm believer in no...
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Dementia
light cleaning
transportation
meal prep
respite care
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I have a profile on care. com under the title of Special Needs.
I currently care for- a 75-year-old lady with alzheimer's- she lives in my home.
I have a 2025 Toyota Corolla to drive to appointments.
I'm from Colombia. I'm a nurse. I worked in a hospital in my country for several years. I have experience with adults and children.
Thank you
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6 years experience
I have approximately 6 years of paid experience as a nanny and special needs care-taker. Please message me if you are interested in viewing my full resume and references.
Carpooling
light cleaning
travel
meal prep
swimming supervision
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I'm a childcare provider with a true passion for helping children grow and develop. With over 8 years of experience caring for children of all ages, I have the skills and knowledge necessary to provide a safe and nurturing environment for your child.
My creative and friendly personality allows me to easily connect with children...
Dementia
light cleaning
meal prep
transportation
errands
I have two years of experience with senior care now. I started out working through an agency, particularly with special needs, but soon fell in love with senior care. I have done everything from overnight care to just spending time talking and reading. I have enjoyed this work so much, that I have majored in music and am getting...
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10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I am semi- retired. I am currently seeking to care for older children- 4 years and older.
Special needs children are my passion but love ALL children.
I have 12 years experience caring for special needs children, mainly in the school system.
I also have over 30 years experience babysitting, teaching children classes and taking...
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60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com
The average post rate is $16.02/hr as of January 2026
The average star rating for rated special needs caregivers is 4.5
Recent special needs caregiver reviews from local parents in Columbia, SC
Special Needs Caregivers in Columbia, SC are rated 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 182 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers
Jill Y.
Great with my kids, I came home to a CLEAN house and happy healthy kids! What more could I ask for????
- Maggie P.
Abigail S.
absolutely fantastic babysitter/nanny. on time, pleasant attitude. will definitely be hiring her again.
- Johnpaul R.
Carey O.
Very rarely will you meet someone who knows how to communicate with children and care for them the way that Carey does! She is great with...
- Kirstin O.
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