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Find special needs caregivers in Lexington,Ā SC that you’ll love

60 special needs caregivers are listed in Lexington,Ā SC

The average posted rate is $13/hr as of May 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years

Special needs caregivers in Lexington, SC

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Summer A.


Columbia, SC

$23/hr • 5 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have babysat almost all my life, and have worked professionally in an afterschool setting with children and teens with special needs. I truly have a passion for working with kids and love it!
Summer can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Abigail S.


West Columbia, SC

$15-20/hr • 2 yrs exp

Caregiver

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...
Abigail can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, dementia, transportation, errands
Hello! I am a recent graduate from Presbyterian College with a degree in psychology. I have also taken special education and other classes such as child and adolescent psychology. I have friends who have disabilities such as Down Syndrome and Autism, so I have experience interacting with and befriending individuals who have...
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Alexis M.


West Columbia, SC

$16/hr • 5 yrs exp

Babysitter Or New Best Friend? Who Can Really Tell The Difference

Hello! I am excited to come sit for your kids and possibly your fur babies if you have them as well! I've helped with babysitting for a good bit and I've watched some of the little infants I've cared for grow into elementary school students now! I worked with a variety of ages but I haven't cared for any teens just yet....
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Rachel G.


Columbia, SC

$18-25/hr • 5 yrs exp

Childcare Bio

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I love spending time with children. I grew up as the older sister in the family, so caring for kids became a natural responsibility for me. I have many years of paid experience watching children from infancy to teen years while parents are away on date nights, working full-time, or on vacations where I have been there for one...
Rachel can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

My experience with special needs goes way back to years of volunteering through a hippotherapy program. I also worked through an agency that specialized in special needs care called Caregivers of the Upstate. My passion has always been helping others, so much so that I am majoring in music at the University of South Carolina,...
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Cierra D.


Columbia, SC

$20/hr • 10 yrs exp

CNA

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have experience with preparing meals, feeding, toileting, grooming, changing briefs/undergarments, transport to doctor appointments, transport on trips, run errands, clean house. I mostly worked with dementia, Alzheimer's, disability and special needs clients, long term care, hospice, but I don't mind working with any other...
Cierra can also help with: Errands, hospice services, companionship, meal prep, light cleaning, dementia & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

CNA

CPR

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Jana B.


Columbia, SC

$14-19/hr • 4 yrs exp

Helper

I have worked with special needs before. I have a degree in psychology and have been a social worker. I am excellent at working with people with communication issues and spectrum disorders. I can learn quickly how to adapt to specific needs. I am also familiar with helping people with mobility issues and comfortable helping...
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.
Audrey can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, dementia, transportation, respite care, errands & more
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Ashton Q.


West Columbia, SC

$10-15/hr • 6 yrs exp

Nanny, Adult Caretaker, Or Special Needs Provider

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.
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D'arion J.


Columbia, SC

$11-16/hr • 2 yrs exp

Blooming Babysitter

Hello! My name is D'Arion! I am a senior in college. Fulfilling a major in psychology with a minor in criminal justice! I aim to be a therapist. Since high school, I've worked with special needs kids as well as younger kids. I always babysit my nieces & nephews so although I don't have much paid experience, I love kids and will...
D'arion can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

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Shaquanda T.


Columbia, SC

$18-25/hr • 5 yrs exp

Hi , my name is Shaquanda, I am a mother of two. I'm a patient, caring , loving and creative person. I have been in the care taking field for almost 8 years. For 4 of these years I specifically have been taking care of people with mental and physical disabilities. I help them become as independent as possible. I love to cook so...
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Audrey C.


West Columbia, SC

$20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Specials Needs Assistant/ Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

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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Summer A.


Columbia, SC

$15-25/hr • 1 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver Available

Hi! I have worked with children and teens with special needs in a therapeutic recreational after school setting for 6+ years. I love it and truly have a passion for it. I have medical background as a former CNA, and I am a behavioral technician! Please reach out if you have any questions at all.
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Paola F.


West Columbia, SC

$14-19/hr • 2 yrs exp

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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Micaiah M.


West Columbia, SC

$10-25/hr • 2 yrs exp

Welcome!!

Hi! I'm Micaiah, a compassionate and dedicated caregiver with a strong belief in the power of kindness and empathy. My journey into caregiving began from teacher Sunday school when I was 13 years old. I realized that I passion to make a positive impact on the lives of those in need. I have dedicated 10+ years of my life to...

Cheryl R.


Columbia, SC

$13-18/hr • 8 yrs exp

I'm a direct support professional. I assisted with their bathing, eating, behavioral habits and daily activities.
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Sheila M.


Columbia, SC

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

5.0

(2)

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I have had the opportunity of working with special ed autistic children in the school system as well as in private duty homes. I Have worked with all populations of special needs as well as caring for the elderly with illness and ailments, of all and truly found it to be very rewarding. I have been a CNA for 15 years and have...
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Lauren S.


Columbia, SC

$30/hr • 10 yrs exp

3.5

(2)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

My name is Lauren. I live in Columbia just beind the V. A hospital. I am 34 years old with years of experence with Children of all ages. MY CPR and FIRST AID isn't current, however willing to make it current. I have 68+ credit hours in Early Childhood Eduaction with a background in special needs. I don't mind traveling with...
Lauren can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, travel, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

5.0
"Lauren has been so great to our family. She is wonderful with children. We feel so comfortable with her having our boys. I feel so lucky that we found her here. I spoke with her other references who highly recommended her as well. It's so obvious how much she cares...

Christie C.

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