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Carolyn C.

Leland, NC

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Meal prep
travel
carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hello! Thank you for visiting my profile. In the 10 years since I graduated college, I have devoted my time to nannying and educating children. The families I work for are a wonderful and important part of my life. My experience includes caring for multiples, nannying for up to 2 weeks while parents travel, and working with...

Chelsea T. says "Carolyn is wonderful! She took care of our newborn with ease and kindness! She entertained him and was attentive to his needs. As a first time mom, I...

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Just A Little About Myself

Leland, NC

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Transportation
errands
light cleaning
meal prep
I am a 79-year-young college graduate. I am retired after a 30 year career in NYC public housing. As part of the housing staff, some of my responsibilities included working with special needs seniors and persons with disabilities. I enjoyed this work over the years as I am a naturally warm and compassionate person. Two of my...

Mark K. says "It is a pleasure working with Francine. She is patient and supportive while keeping practical approach to seeing to it that my mom's needs are met. She is...

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Speech-Language Pathology Student

Leland, NC

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$15/hr
5 years experience
Hi! My name is Lennox, I have a degree in speech language pathology and I am starting my masters in speech language pathology in August 2023. I have had experience working with Autistic children and I believe that it is so important to be neurodiversity affirming when working with autistic children. I am familiar with using AAC...
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Experience Respite Worker

Leland, NC

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$10/hr
10 years experience
I have 8 years experience working with a non-verbal boy with Autism. Taking him on daily trips and also overnights for the parents and making sure he met his goals. I also have a high functioning grown daughter with special needs. I have worked the past 18 years as a Teacher Assistant in a classroom with special needs and...
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Care Giver

Leland, NC

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$14/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have been a personal caregiver to many family an friends.. I have training in giving medicines. To patients Making sure the patients is on schedule with meals Dr. Appointments. I'm a caring compassionate an loving person who has patient an a kind heart.
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Leland, NC

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Dementia
personal care
respite care
Recently cared for my 80:year old mom with dementia for the past 10 years upon the death of my father. Provided assistance with her meds, cooking and bathing. Also took her to all doctor appointments and monitored her blood pressure. Also cared for adult special needs women for the past 5 years. I have excellent references upon...
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Part-time Caregiver/Babysitter/Tutor For Children And Adults

Wilmington, NC

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
I have 20 years of experience working with children and adults with different types of abilities. I worked at the Arc of NC for over 10 years and also at an elementary school in their Autism Spectrum program. I have a Bachelors degree in Psychology and am familiar with many resources in the area. I am currently looking for...

Laura W. says "Ellery worked my my daughter with special needs for many years. She is amazing!! She is very upbeat and bubbly and knows how to use positive reinforcement...

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Wilmington, NC

5.0(1)
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$11/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I am a very energetic and responsible person and have a deep passion for caring for other people. I am a freshman nursing major and hope to one day get my masters in severe and profound disability. In the summers I am a counselor for children with special needs and absolutely love it. My experience there has given me a high...

Laura W. says "Samantha is an amazing person and caregiver. She is energetic cheerful and dedicated to her work. She always went above what was asked of her and had a...

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Kind Nanny

Wilmington, NC

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$10/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
+ 1 more
I have been a live in full-time nanny and a part-time nanny from one kid to several children at one time including a family with four little ones. I have been a nanny for a child with special needs. I have references I can get to you when needed. I love working with kids and can be fun and can also help the parents if they need...
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Wilmington, NC

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$30/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Hospice services
meal prep
companionship
dementia
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hi! I'm a senior in nursing school based in Leland, NC. I have prior experience as a hospital corpsman in the U. S Navy and over 4 years of paid experience working with children, adults and seniors with special needs as a CNA, medication technician/SIC, memory care aide, and home health aide. I also love providing companion...
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Home Health Care

Wilmington, NC

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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have been working with special needs children for about 25 years. Both my grandkids have special needs one is on A
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Wilmington, NC

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$22/hr
1 year experience
Meal prep
carpooling
grocery shopping
travel
light cleaning
Hi, I'm Erin! I have several years of experience working with children, including those with special needs, that has been incredibly rewarding. As a registered behavioral technician and a graduate student training to become a therapist for children with disabilities, I bring both personal and academic insights to my care. I am...
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Season Special Educator

Wilmington, NC

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$20/hr
10 years experience
I have over 17 years of experience working with children with a variety of disabilities. My experience includes mild to profound disabilities, supporting students with AAC devices, ambulatory equipment, feeding, and positive behavior supports. I also have a sob with type one diabetes and have extensive training with supporting a...
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Wilmington, NC

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$14/hr
5 years experience
Carpooling
light cleaning
swimming supervision
I recently adopted a special needs high functioning. 14 yr old. Have worked with my grandchildren both boys and have special needs. I am CPR Certified and am a retired EMT.
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Experienced And Loving

Wilmington, NC

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$15/hr
7 years experience
I have experience working with adults and kids with special needs I have worked with groups with intellectual disabilities as well. I am a very kind and loving person with patience and physical strength to help those in need of being carried or moved.
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Wilmington, NC

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$10/hr
7 years experience
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
+ 1 more
I am a 21-year-old who loves working with kids. I have worked with kids in so many different ways such as in schools, babysitting at homes, and working at a recreational center for multiple summers. I also have experience working with children who have special needs. I hold many skills and am more than willing to help families...
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I Love Kids And I'm Happy To Help Wherever Needed

Wilmington, NC

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$17/hr
2 years experience
Light cleaning
carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
I've been babysitting for years from new borns to 7 years old, I've also babysat special needs. I love working with children and find that it's a passion that I have. I enjoy getting to know the kids and am willing to take on the responsibility of being a guide and role model in their lives. I coach cheerleading with kids from...
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Caring For Disabled Children And Teens

Wilmington, NC

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$17/hr
10 years experience
I am a registered nurse and worked in psych hospitals for children and teens for at least 10 years. I also fostered high risk teens and adopted two children with Asperger's. I absolutely love working with teenagers and younger children. I especially good with any kind of behavior problems. I am not looking to work as a...
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Smile Creator

Supply, NC

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
2 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
Hi! My name is Keelyn! Im 23 years old and I just got engaged to my wonderful fiancé in November, let me tell you and little about my experience with children! I graduated high school in 2019, I became a cna about 6 months later, I then worked at a special needs group home for about a year then moved into a nursing home for...

Dana C. says "Keelyn is a sweet girl. Always hard working and dependable. She is willing to do more than is expected. She loves taking care of others."

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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $16.14/hr as of December 2025

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

Recent special needs caregiver reviews from local parents in Leland, NC

Special Needs Caregivers in Leland, NC are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 5 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

Carolyn C.

Carolyn is wonderful! She took care of our newborn with ease and kindness! She entertained him and was attentive to his needs. As a first...

- Chelsea T.

Francine L.

It is a pleasure working with Francine. She is patient and supportive while keeping practical approach to seeing to it that my mom's needs...

- Mark K.

Ellery T.

Ellery worked my my daughter with special needs for many years. She is amazing!! She is very upbeat and bubbly and knows how to use...

- Laura W.

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