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Angel-grace B.

Durham, NC

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$12/hr
4 years experience
I've worked as a Special Ed. Paraprofessional and I'm trained in Applied Behavior Analysis. I've also had experience working in a preschool and as a nanny.
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Nurturing Caregiver With Nursing Expertise

Durham, NC

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$22/hr
10 years experience
Hello! I'm a registered nurse with 14 years of experience, dedicated to nurturing young minds in a safe and enjoyable environment. I have worked with children, adolescents, and adults, including those with special needs such as autism, seizures, and various behavioral or medical challenges. I am passionate about fostering...
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Durham, NC

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$20/hr
5 years experience
I worked in a medical office for 20 years. I have worked as a caregiver for 5 years to people with Alzheimer's. I can cook meals, clean, administer medications, and run errands. I currently care for an elderly man during the week at night. I have worked in my church's nursery for over 10 years and have taught Sunday school. I...
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Durham, NC

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$30/hr
Compassionate and dedicated Registered Nurse who works over 20 years with experience supporting children with special care needs in clinical, home, and educational settings. Skilled in providing individualized care, medication administration, behavioral support, and effective communication with families and multidisciplinary...
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Caretaker/Lifestyle Assistant

Durham, NC

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$10/hr
2 years experience
My name is Mia, and I am a Junior at Tulane University studying Neuroscience. I have experience working with kids with autism as a behavioral technician in an ABA therapy clinic, as well as having experience as a patient care technician at Touro Infirmary. These experiences have provided me skills with working with neurodiverse...
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Patient And Loving Caretaker

Durham, NC

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$19/hr
8 years experience
Hi! I am Abigail :) a Doctoral Student of Occupational Therapy at Duke University with an undergraduate degree in Human Development and Family Studies from UNC-Chapel Hill. I have 10 years of experience as a nanny and housekeeper. I am extremely passionate about children and adults with special needs. I am well experienced as a...
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Durham, NC

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$13/hr
I have volunteered in two EC classrooms for the past three years. One was at an elementary level with students of diverse needs and at all levels of cognitive and physical abilities. In that classroom, I assisted with carrying out lesson plans, providing one-on-one academic and emotional support, and providing assistance to the...
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Durham, NC

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$10/hr
I have been a counselor at a camp for individuals with disabilities for three summers. I have also volunteered at Olympics events. This year I was in a class where we taught our special education students adaptive PE. I have also been a TA in an elementary school special education setting. I enjoy working with those who have...
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Durham, NC

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$20/hr
I have experience supporting children, teens, and adults with autism, ADHD, Alzheimer's and dementia, paralysis, post-polio syndrome, mental health conditions, developmental disabilities, and severe allergies. I provide patient, compassionate, and individualized care while recognizing that every person has unique strengths,...
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Durham, NC

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$10/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have assisted the elderly, adults and children with special needs with daily tasks such as cooking, cleaning, taking to appointments, grocery shopping, assisting with learning, etc. I have tried other job fields years prior and they never felt fulfilling, when I begin working with those with special needs I felt fulfilled...
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Hey Everybody!

Durham, NC

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$20/hr
5 years experience
Hi, my name is Asia! I am a UNC-Chapel Hill School of Education alumna that currently works with students with disabilities. I'm currently searching for summer work during July 2026. I have mostly open availability excluding Tuesday evenings. Open to summer camp pick up/drop off, Fri/Sat date nights, and daytime care for...
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Durham, NC

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$25/hr
10 years experience
I am a compassionate caregiver with over 20 years of experience providing quality care to seniors and individuals with disabilities. I Specialize in person care, mobility assistance, companionship, and supporting those with dementia, stroke, PTSD, and end-of-life needs. My passion is ensuring clients feel safe, valued, and...
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Caring, Laugh-creating Babysitter!

Durham, NC

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$13/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
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My name is Brittany and I am a 28-year-old female in the Durham-Chapel Hill area. I currently work in the pediatric intensive care unit at UNC! I absolutely love children, as evidenced by my passion in pediatric nursing. During high school and in my early years of college, I worked at a summer camp for children with special...
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Hello My Name Is Gregory

Durham, NC

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$13/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
I'd describe my personality as fun, kind, and passionate. I like working with kids because they haven't experienced the crazy parts of life yet so as an adult in their life it gives me a chance to prepare them. It's all about leaving a lasting impact for me I'm looking for a job that is not only for a paycheck. I love working...
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Hello! My Name Is Grace

Durham, NC

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$15/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
grocery shopping
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hello! My name is Grace and I have been working with kids since I was 13. I am currently working on getting my Doctorate in Occupational Therapy at Duke University. I hope to work in pediatrics when I graduate. I have a background in special needs and was a behavior technician for kids as well. I have training in first aid/CPR....
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Durham, NC

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$15/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I have younger siblings, and I have grown up babysitting. I started babysitting when I was 12, so I have 6 solid years of working with kids. I have a job currently as a birthday party host at Wings Over the Rockies for children ranging from 3-12 years old. I also volunteer with a program called Recess which provides care for...
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Caretaker

Durham, NC

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$25/hr
8 years experience
Travel
swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I have years of experience working with children and elderly with all sorts of different needs. I've worked as an assistant to special needs kids, and as a caregiver to people with dementia. I used to nanny and am always helping take care of my infant niece and toddler nephew. I can assure you that whatever it is your loved one...
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Super Nanny: Intellectually Stimulating & Reliable Care

Durham, NC

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$35/hr
10 years experience
Grocery shopping
meal prep
swimming supervision
Experienced Educator & Pet Sitter I'm a mommy with a grad degree and 10+ years of experience. I have certified expertise in working with children with special needs and English language acquisition skills. I can help with Swimming Supervision, light meal prep, and house sitting as needed.
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Nurturing Caregiver With Nursing Expertise

Durham, NC

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$22/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
Hello! I'm a registered nurse with 14 years of experience, dedicated to nurturing young minds in a safe and enjoyable environment. I have worked with children, adolescents, and adults, including those with special needs such as autism, seizures, and various behavioral or medical challenges. I am passionate about fostering...
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Durham, NC

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$23/hr
3 years experience
Travel
swimming supervision
carpooling
grocery shopping
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Nurturing children and witnessing their development brings me joy. With three years of experience, I offer families a reliable and positive childcare option. I am patient, friendly, and comfortable enforcing household rules. I communicate with parents using their preferred method, ensuring we're always on the same page. My...
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  • The average posted rate is $20.00/hr as of August 2026

  • The average star rating for rated special needs caregivers is 4.8

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