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Zoe is a pleasure to be around. She loves the kids and can relate to them very well. Zoe tries to make everything fun for the kids even when

Review for Zoe A. by Lois R.

Carla is the best thing that ever happened to our family. She is kind, caring, thoughtful, and above all, attentive to the children.

Review for Carla A. by Beth K.

Robin was the childcare provider for my preemie granddaughter. She loved her and took care of her like she was her own. We were so grateful

Review for Robin C. by Amy H.

Special needs caregivers in Lyman, SC

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Zoe A.


Greenville, SC

$10-30/hr2 yrs exp

ABA Therapist/RBT

4.8

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I am working on becoming a registered behavior technician. I worked with children on the spectrum for almost 2 years using ABA therapy at a private company. I was in charge of working one on one with the children, implanting special programs, doing crafts and games, homework help, and much more.
4.0
"Zoe is a pleasure to be around. She loves the kids and can relate to them very well. Zoe tries to make everything fun for the kids even when it is actually work. "

Lois R.

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Carla A.


Mauldin, SC

$15-20/hr5 yrs exp

Hi I am a responsible and organized person, creative and easy to relate with, I feel comfortable helping with light cleaning , have two years experience as Au pair in USA and as a nanny taken care of newborn twins , but also in my home country in nursery and kindergarten. I have a degree in physical therapy in my country, so I...
5.0
"Carla is the best thing that ever happened to our family. She is kind, caring, thoughtful, and above all, attentive to the children. Safety is her first priority and always made it a point to make sure the kids were having fun in an engaging way while staying...

Beth K.

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Robin C.


Boiling Springs, SC

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Child Care Provider

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi my name is Robin and I have years of experience caring for children. I have taken care of children from infants through teenagers , including those with special needs, in all kinds of setting including classrooms and private homes. I even had a home day care providing care for infants, toddlers and school age children. I have...
5.0
"She is amazing. Our time with her only ended because we moved. She loved my children like her own. She's wonderful and communicative. She isn't a push over and engages with the kids. She will be a blessing to your family!"

Melissa C.

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Jillian M.


Greenville, SC

$15-20/hr2 yrs exp

I first got introduced into the world of special needs when I was 8. We had friends with two non-verbal sons my age and I would hang out with them when our families would spend time together. When I was 11, I was asked to volunteer in a special education classroom and throughout the rest of my middle/high school career I had at...
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Tania N.


Greenville, SC

$16/hr3 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I'm a energetic, babysitter with 4 years of experience watching children from newborn to 8 years old. I also have experience caring for children and adults with special needs. I am effective at engaging children in a variety of a activities to meet their educational and physical needs. So, there's always something to look...
Tania can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Tania was absolutely fantastic watching our 3 kids so my wife and I could make it to a close friends wedding. She's very composed and great with our kids of varying ages. The house was even as clean as we left it when we returned! We will certainly be having her...

Eric S.

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Mary Anita G.


Spartanburg, SC

$35/hr

I Am A Mother Of Four Children

I have over 30 years of experience working with children as well dealing with special needs. My eldest child is deaf / spectrum of autism. So with that being said I have experience in ABA as well direct support. I done respite care for children for 15 years and just have a lot of experience with all levels of behaviors and...
Mary Anita can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Mary Anita is a great caregiver! She took care of my mom who has ALS. My mom loves Mary Anita. She’s reliable, trustworthy, and very caring."

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Jennifer C.


Greenville, SC

$23-40/hr10 yrs exp

I worked at a school for children with exceptional abilities and needs for over 11 years . While working there I learned tips and tricks for sensory, OT, PT, ST, and more. I also have experience with ABA.
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Cynthia C.


Greenville, SC

$19-27/hr10 yrs exp

Extremely Experienced Nanny Seeks Long-Term, Part-Time, Position

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hello, I am a college graduate with more than 15 years experience as a Nanny/House Manager. I'm skilled with newborns, toddlers, multiples and tweens. Much of my experience has been with special needs families and includes Childhood Diabetes, Speech Impairment, ADD, ADHD,, Mental and Physical Impairments, Behavioral...
Cynthia can also help with: Travel, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"I hit the "caregiver jackpot" by finding Cynthia. She is very dedicated and just incredible with our 2 young kids. It is obvious she genuinely cares for our kids. She is extremely dependable, always on time and keeps me updated on what goes on throughout the day....

Lisa D.

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Robin C.


Boiling Springs, SC

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time Child Care Provider Available

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

Hi my name is Robin and I have years of experience caring for children. I have taken care of children from infants through teenagers , including those with special needs, in all kinds of setting including classrooms and private homes. I even had a home day care providing care for infants, toddlers and school age children. I have...
Robin can also help with: Travel, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Robin was our nanny for almost a year and a half and we absolutely loved her! She was amazing with our daughter who she watched from 5 months to 22 months. Our daughter learned so much from her and we feel really advanced because of the time Robin spent reading to...

Ashley R.

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Alison D.


Greenville, SC

$18-30/hr2 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a speech pathologist with experience working with children aged birth - 15 years old in the outpatient and educational settings.
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Jillian M.


Greenville, SC

$22-25/hr5 yrs exp

Hello!

Hi, I'm Jill! I have a degree in Education Studies and a minor in Special Education. Up until my final semester of school, I was studying moderate/intensive special education. I have had experience with individuals with special needs (ages 3-70 years) since I was 11. Most of my experience is with individuals with behavioral...
Jillian can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"Jillian has influenced my life for the better, along with the children's lives she touched."

Jordan D.

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Emilee N.


Spartanburg, SC

$11-15/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

Hi there! I am an outgoing, fun, loving, nanny/house manager with 14+ years of experience with children of all ages, including multiples (triplets from birth as well as multiple ages) and special needs (including CF, a feeding tube, and autism.) I enjoy watching children grow and explore the world around them through outside...
Emilee can also help with: Travel, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Emilee is excellent! She is dependable, punctual and great with our son. We use her services for weekends and date nights, and would definitely use her again!"

Emilia K.

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Lyndsey C.


Greenville, SC

$18-33/hr8 yrs exp

Super Cool And Fun-loving Sitter

Hired by 13 families in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm Lyndsey! I am a childcare professional with 8 years' experience working at a daycare and 3 years serving families as a nanny. That experience includes teaching/mentoring/tutoring, cooking(I've worked under a few amazing chefs:), cleaning/sanitizing, potty training, laundry/most household chores, driving children to...
Lyndsey can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Lyndsey was awesome! we would use her again for sure!"

Brandon W.

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Caroline P.


Greenville, SC

$15-25/hr4 yrs exp

Child Care

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Caroline and I have been watching kids for the past 6 years. I started off sitting in college with my CNA certificate with special needs children. After graduating I helped multiple families out for 2 years inside their home with tasks and watching their kids. I have been a private chief as well so I can make...
Caroline can also help with: Travel, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CNA

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Caroline was amazing with our children. I have a special needs child and she was able to learn his communication skills very fast. I would highly recommend her to any other families. "

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Catherine B.


Spartanburg, SC

$12-30/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Catherine. I'm 30 years old with a 9-month-old daughter. My fiance and I just moved here from ny/nj to be closer to family. I have experience with infants, special needs, allergies, elderly, pets, cooking, allergies and so much more. I am currently located in Spartanburg SC. I have my own car and am very...
Catherine can also help with: Travel, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
5.0
"She has been our babysitter since my daughter was a baby & my daughter loves her! She picks her up from school and takes her out when needed. My daughter has so much fun with her and is very well behaved with her. Highly recommend. We love her!"

Anna R.

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Cynthia C.


Greenville, SC

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Elder Caregiver With Special Needs Experience Seeks A Part-Time Work

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, I'm writing in response to your search for a nanny. I have more than 11 years experience and I am skilled with newborns, toddlers, multiples, middle school children, pre-teens, and the physically disabled. Much of my experience is with special needs families and includes Type-1 Diabetes, Speech Impairment, ADD, ADHD...
5.0
"Cynthia cared for our infant from 3 months to 1 year. She is an excellent communicator and helped me out around the house with chores—which was a lifesaver for a working mom! She truly cared for our son and was always making him giggle! We would rehire Cynthia. "

Care member

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Brooklynn P.


Boiling Springs, SC

$10-15/hr7 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have cared for several young children who have had special needs. Each of which I have created a bond with. I enjoy working around and learning every child that I have the opportunity to do so with.
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Teresa C.


Mauldin, SC

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver/Support Provider

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have worked in the field of disabilities and special needs for 30 years. This has included residential care homes for adults, case management for children, and in a quality assurance role. I have also provide respite care for children and adults. I've had specialized ASD training through the Autism Division. Additionally, I...
5.0
"We hired Teresa to help us part-time during work days in our home with our three year old son who has autism. It was the first time we had ever hired someone that we didn't know, but became immediately comfortable with her. Teresa is very patient and great with our...

Courtney F.

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Ethan H.


Spartanburg, SC

$8-20/hr

Special Needs Elderly Helper

I have some experience with the Elderly, especially my own grandparents. I know how difficult it can be, but it motivates me to try and help others in similar positions as I was once in.
Ethan can also help with: Dementia, meal prep, errands, live-in home care, transportation
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Josie W.


Greenville, SC

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Josie. I graduated from the University of South Carolina where I received a B. S. degree in Exercise Science and a minor in Psychology. During undergrad, I completed a 12-month internship at a pediatric psychiatric hospital, William S. Hall Psychiatric Institute, where I worked with children ages 4-18....
Josie can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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