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Shakirah B.

Compassionate

Summerville, SC

3.7(1)
from
$15/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Dementia
personal care
home modification
hospice services
live-in home care
+ 1 more
I have a Outstanding track record of excellence in providing daily needs, including homemaking, cooking, dressing, bathing, transportation, Incontinence care and supplementing therapy. I deal with children, special needs (I have a little brother who has autism), disabled and seniors. Experience with Hoyer lift, Over 5 years of...

Sophia C. says "Shakirah Works for me when I go out of town for work every month she's a big help to my family. Mom really loves her"

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Katharina H.

Summer Babysitting

Charleston, SC

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Carpooling
meal prep
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Over the past 10 years, I've worked as a babysitter, pet sitter, lifeguard, camp counselor, sports coach, and nanny. I'm comfortable with all animals and ages of children as long as they like to have some fun (of course fun being whatever your child enjoys). I recently graduated from Duke's Doctor of Physical Therapy program and...

Amyclaire B. says "My daughter adored Kat, she had a lot of fun and was sad when Kat left. I immediately trusted Kat and appreciated that she showed up early and had a...

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Sara W.

Child Care

Hanahan, SC

5.0(1)
from
$16/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi! I'm Sara, a 23-year-old female Child Care Aide at The NYS School for the Blind. I have 13 yrs of babysitting experience & 4 yrs working with special needs kiddos between ages 2 mos - 21 yrs. I prioritize keeping children safe and happy while their parents are away all while having fun and expanding their creativity /...

Danyell M. says "Sara is great with the kids! Always attentive and very reliable"

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Diane H.

Part Time Babysitter

Hanahan, SC

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
I have worked in a child care setting during my college years. I have two children, one 18 and one 23. I am looking to work with children on a part/full time basis. I love to work with children, am also interested if needed to tutor children with homework. I also have experience with special needs children.

Abria Angel P. says "Diane and her husband Bill are wonderful people. They helped me out when I had no one. I would definitely use them again."

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Wendy S.

Full Time Nanny Available

Mount Pleasant, SC

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
travel
I am a fun loving mature British nanny with many years of experience in taking care of children, newborn to preteen, multiples and special needs. Looking for full time Monday-Friday. My ideal job would be starting out with a new baby and growing family as my past five Nanny jobs have lasted at least six years. I enjoy growing...

Kelly D. says "Wendy is an incredible nanny. She is extremely dedicated to her charges and provides a very well-rounded and engaging education to them. She was...

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Diane H.

Part-Time Special Needs Caregiver

Hanahan, SC

5.0(0)
from
$10/hr
My husband was a brittle juvenile diabetic. He passed away in 2010 after suffering for the last 10 years of his life with this disease. He lived with diabetes for 51 years. My son is now a diabetic as well. He is 19 presently. I was a caretaker for 10 years with my husband after his two amputations. I feel I am very qualified to...
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Lila C.

Energetic And Passionate Psychology Student

Summerville, SC

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
meal prep
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hello! I recently graduated with a BA in Psychology and minor in Spanish from Drew University in Madison, NJ, and am currently pursuing a career in Pediatric Occupational Therapy. I began babysitting at 13 and since then have had experience as a gymnastics coach, theatre/dance teacher, preschool teaching assistant, nanny and...

Care Member says "Lila is simply the best. She became a part of our family, providing nurturing care for our twins (3 yrs) since we pulled them from school due to COVID....

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Pamela U.

Reliable Nanny Available

Charleston, SC

4.0(1)
from
$16/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
I started as a babysitter at age 14. I helped with my nephew and nieces while their parents worked. I really enjoyed the experience with them and watching them learn. I have worked with a lot of different children over the years, from newborn to teenagers. I have also taken a class on early childhood education. I had a live-in...

Porcher S. says "Pam worked as a housekeeper for me. She was extremely reliable. She was able to work independently and I would consider her work to be at a higher level...

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Taleen P.

A Fun Sitter That Provides Quality Care!

Charleston, SC

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Meal prep
Hello! My name is Taleen, and I am a pediatrics nursing assistant at MUSC. I am BLS and CPR certified and primarily work with children with special needs and disabilities! I am apart of developmental-behavioral peds research team at MUSC as well and certified ABA therapist! I love to play whether it's inside with legos and...

Elizabeth T. says "Taleen was great! She was very engaged with the kids and very responsive. She is willing to help out with things around the house as well."

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Taylor V.

Experienced Behaviorist

North Charleston, SC

5.0(0)
from
$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello! I am a graduate of the College of Charleston and a native to the Charleston area. I have spent the last 10+ years working with over 100 families in the low country. I have held the role of ABA Therapist, Educator, Babysitter, Nanny and Friend. I professionally work as the Independent Living Skills Coordinator for a local...
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Julie E.

Pet Sitter!

North Charleston, SC

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Carpooling
meal prep
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Animals & kids are what bring me the most joy in life! I have 4 years of experience working at an in home summer daycare. I am comfortable with most special needs children & newborns! I love going outdoors and teaching kids about the wonderful world around us! With me your children will receive full-attentive care & a day full...

Alexis H. says "We love Julie, she is so great with our 2 dogs and J. She really goes the extra mile when caring for your baby or pets. Always on time, if she does run...

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Priscilla K.

Charleston, SC

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hi! I am a senior nursing student at Charleston Southern University and have been babysitting all ages since I was 10. I use a gentle childcare approach based on your parenting style. I would love to take care of your little ones! I am certified in CPR and pediatric epilepsy. I also have experience with special needs. Please...

Kelsey B. says "Priscilla is an incredible babysitter! Not only is she extremely dependable, but she also has such a warm and magnetic personality that made our boys feel...

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Megan G.

Summerville, SC

5.0(1)
from
$19/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
I am an experienced and passionate childcare provider with six years of experience caring for children of all ages. As a certified special education teacher, my educational background and training in child development have equipped me to provide a nurturing and stimulating environment for young minds. My calm and patient...

Amie B. says "Meagan has worked with our family for three years. She is so patient and loves to have fun and play. "

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Jordan S.

Nanny

Charleston, SC

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
4 years experience
Carpooling
meal prep
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I started working with children in a professional setting in 2012 while volunteering at a pre-school twice a week for 6 months. Later on, I trained as a C. I. T. with Newtown Parks and Recreation to then become a camp counselor for the summers of 2019 and 2020. I worked 5 times a week, mainly with a group of 7 to 10-year-old...

Care Member says "I had the pleasure of supervising Jordan for a number of years when she served as a camp counselor at our Treadwell Park Summer Day Camp. Jordan is...

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Savannah B.

Summerville, SC

4.5(1)
from
$20/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
meal prep
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Experience baby sitters of all ages, I clean, snack prep, and help out with whatever is needed. I am a future teacher but anytime I can be with kids I always love it because I can learn and be adaptive to all situations. I listen and quickly focus on directions given. I am trained in special needs with autistic and ADHD kids and...

Care Member says "Super flexible and kept us updated which was very reassuring. "

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Stephanie R.

Charleston, SC

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
Hi! I'm Stephanie and I'm a resident at MUSC. My childcare experience consists of date-night/one-time sitting for 3 years, and spending 1 full as a full-time nanny for a child with special needs. I have worked with kids of all ages, typically ranging from 2-10. I am comfortable with light housework, making meals, getting ready...

Jorge P. says "Stephanie was an amazing babysitter for us last fall for a family wedding. We used her for multiple nights. She was extremely flexible and accommodated all...

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Destiny H.

Charleston, SC

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
I'm Destiny , I'm 25, and I have over five years of experience with Kids as early as six months to as old as 12 years. My occupation is a registered behavioral technician, I've been working with special needs kids and kids with behaviors for almost 4 years now. I've worked in clinics and schools, I have experience, teaching...

Care Member says "We had a wonderful experience with Destiny. She was always on time, engaged with our daughter, and is such a kind person. We would definitely hire her...

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Ashley P.

Charleston, SC

from
$14/hr
7 years experience
Carpooling
meal prep
Hi! My name is Ashley and I love working with kids! I have lots of experience working with kids and am currently in graduate school for occupational therapy. I majored in special education so I also have an abundance of experience working with kids with special needs.
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De'nae K.

Experienced Babysitter/Caregiver For Younger/Special Needs Children

Summerville, SC

from
$25/hr
5 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hello and welcome! My name is De'Nae! I have many younger siblings and extensive experience working with children. I am also currently working on my bachelor's degree in psychology. I have always had a genuine passion for working with children and advocating for their needs, particularly those with special needs, like autism,...
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Eura M.

Mrs. Eura

Summerville, SC

from
$40/hr
10 years experience
Dementia
live-in home care
errands
hospice services
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hello there! My name is Eura. I am an LPN and have extensive experience with special needs children and adults. I have cared for children with autism and other needs. I have also provided care for children with intellectual disabilities such as dyslexia. I am CPR/First Aid/AED certified. I also have taken several wound care...
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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $18.40/hr as of November 2025

  • The average star rating for rated special needs caregivers is 5.0

Recent special needs caregiver reviews from local parents in Johns Island, SC

Special Needs Caregivers in Johns Island, SC are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

Shakirah B.

Shakirah Works for me when I go out of town for work every month she's a big help to my family. Mom really loves her

- Sophia C.

Katharina H.

My daughter adored Kat, she had a lot of fun and was sad when Kat left. I immediately trusted Kat and appreciated that she showed up early...

- Amyclaire B.

Sara W.

Sara is great with the kids! Always attentive and very reliable

- Danyell M.

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