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Durham, NC

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$25/hr
4 years experience
Carpooling
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
travel
Hi! I'm Tsianna -a compassionate and experienced childcare provider with several years of hands-on experience supporting children of all ages, including those with special needs. I have a strong background working with kids on the autism spectrum and understand the importance of patience, structure, consistency, and...
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Super Nanny: Intellectually Stimulating & Reliable Care

Durham, NC

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$35/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
grocery shopping
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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Care For Children

Durham, NC

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
meal prep
I am a mom of four adult kids, two with special needs. I have experience with children of all ages and love engaging with kids. My experience with autism and seizure disorders has given me a great skill set and a calm temperament. Working with kids, and providing a safe environment for them, is very rewarding and it allows me to...
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Durham, NC

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$25/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
carpooling
travel
I'm a friendly and approachable childcare provider who takes pride in making a difference in children's lives. My now 10 years of experience have taught me how to effectively communicate with parents about their child's day and address any concerns they may have. I'm comfortable enforcing household rules and enjoy playing board...
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Caring CNA Specializing In Personal Care & Medication Assistance

Durham, NC

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$30/hr
4 years experience
Home modification
mobility assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
transportation
I'm a CNA and Medication Technician with CPR training, experienced in providing personal care, medication assistance, and companionship for seniors and individuals with mental health needs. I'm dedicated to keeping clients safe, comfortable, and independent while giving families peace of mind. I'd describe my personality as :...
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April L.'s Photo

Durham, NC

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$25/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Errands
light cleaning
mobility assistance
meal prep
home modification
+ 1 more
I love caring for people of all ages in many capacities. I've homeschooled children for 20 years, served as a family pastor for 11 years, worked with children with special needs, and been a caregiver for medically complex adolescents and seniors with a variety of needs including stroke recovery and dementia for several years. I...
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Super CNA

Durham, NC

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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Companionship
errands
light cleaning
hospice services
dementia
+ 1 more
Hello my name is Sheila M. I have been a CNA for over 35 years. I think my greatest strength is my compassion for patients. II believe my dedication to providing compassionate care and support to the patient and their loved ones makes me a qualified candidate for this. I can provide Personal care, Companionship, Medication...
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Audrina B.'s Photo

Durham, NC

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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Companionship
errands
hospice services
home modification
dementia
+ 1 more
I have worked with seniors for over 10 years now who have had dementia, special needs, full total care, or just need assistance with everyday living. I assist seniors with transportation to doctors appointments, grocery shopping, running errands, cooking and preparing meals, laundry, bathing, etc. I love work and assisting...
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Durham, NC

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$18/hr
2 years experience
Experienced Direct Support Professional with experience working with adults and children with Autism and Intellectual Disability. I am patient, dependable and creative.
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Full-/Part-Time Babysitter Available

Durham, NC

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$10/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
Hi all! My name is Lindsay but I go by Jace. This may sound a bit cliche but I truly do love children and I always have. From ages 10-12, I volunteered at preschools and worked as a mother's helper. I then started babysitting on my own at 13. During my freshman year in high school, I frequently assisted one of the teachers in...
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Durham, NC

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$25/hr
10 years experience
With over 25 years of pet care experience and 20 years as a Special Needs Teacher, I provide dependable, compassionate care for your furry, feathered, and scaled family members. My goal is to keep your pets feeling safe, comfortable, and loved while you're away. Services include pet sitting, vacation care, drop-in visits, dog...
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Child care

Chapel Hill, NC

5.0(1)
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$23/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
Greetings Parents! My name is Lakisha. I am a Mother of two girls ages 16 & 8, and I have 20+ years of experience in ECE and special needs. I have worked in many high quality early childhood centers between PA and NC. I absolutely love working with children and helping them learn and grow at their own pace. The greatest reward...

Jeanne W. says "Very loving teacher/caregiver with a gentle, patient spirit. A real gem!!"

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Heidi H.'s Photo

Chapel Hill, NC

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$23/hr
10 years experience
Hi! I have over 30 years working with special needs of all ages, and 20 years of raising and launching my own college kids. Interested in babysitting and having fun with your child. I enjoy playing with little ones of all ages and abilities, as well as hanging out with older kids. Love coloring, crafts, reading and building with...
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Experienced Dementia Care

Chapel Hill, NC

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$20/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Dementia
light cleaning
personal care
meal prep
errands
+ 1 more
I have 9 years of experience. Before that, I helped care for my mother for 9 years. She was diagnosed with Alzheimer's. In my 30's I was working toward a Ph. D in Cultural Anthropology when I had to quit for personal reasons. So I feel equipped to care for people of any race, creed, education and income level. I love working one...
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Part-time Caregiver Available

Chapel Hill, NC

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$10/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
Hi, I'm Erin! Mom to a 1-year-old boy. I have experience nannying, including children with special needs. I currently work Mon-Fri 8-4 p.m.
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Babysitter. Part-time Babysitter. Date Night Babysitter.

Chapel Hill, NC

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$19/hr
3 years experience
Craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
Hi! My name is Ali Grace and I am currently a student at UNC Chapel Hill! I am on the track for hopefully SLP school, which I decided to do after learning I had a love with working with children. With 3 years of experience, I have babysat children from as young as 3 months old to 12 years old (not counting my time watching my...
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Child Care Provider And Tutorer

Chapel Hill, NC

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$18/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hi there! My name is Jillian and I am a law student at University of North Carolina. Earlier this year, I graduated from University of Delaware with a B. S. in Neuroscience and a B. A. in English with distinction. I love children and have been providing child care services since I was a young teenager! In this time, I have...
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Fun And Responsible Student!

Chapel Hill, NC

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$20/hr
4 years experience
I graduated from Georgetown University with my Master's in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. I am looking for jobs to put a dent in the tuition. My most recent caregiving experiences have been for children ranging from 5-13 years old. I have worked with families who had children with ASD, CP, ADHD, etc. so I understand the...
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Cary, NC

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Grocery shopping
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
travel
I have 10 years of experience babysitting and have 5 years of experience as a full-time nanny. I have cared for children of various ages, ranging from 2 months to 15 years. I also have experience with twins and children with special needs. My approach to childcare emphasizes creating a safe, engaging, and stimulating...

Care Member says "Our experience with Allison has been 10/10. She is incredibly reliable, a great communicator, flexible, and most of all — great with our children. She...

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Special Need Childcare, Online Learning Assistance, Consulting For Parents

Cary, NC

5.0(0)
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$22/hr
4 years experience
I would be happy to help your child and your family using my intuition and personal energy, experience of caring an ASD child, and a psychology training I received, in the following ways: - Establishing good everyday caring practices and developing self-caring habits: - Hygiene: getting rid of diapers, using the toilet,...
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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average posted rate is $20.00/hr as of October 2026

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

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