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Matthews, NC

5.0(0)
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$30/hr
8 years experience
Experienced care provider for children of all ages, seniors and individuals with special needs. Also experienced in providing academic tutoring and pet care. Mom of three children; two in college and one in high school along with two Golden Retrievers and a German Shepherd mix that we rescued. With a finance background,...
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Matthews, NC

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
carpooling
+ 1 more
Children are my true passion and life! I am a mother of a grown daughter. Degree in child development, music teacher and music therapist with special needs children. Experience with infants through teaching child development to adults, at a college. I have taught over 25 years in various teaching styles, Montessori, Waldorf,...

Johanna H. says "Donna is AMAZING!! She has been such a gift to our family and a joy to work with! She always comes with a fun activity to do with my kids and they love...

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Energetic, Fun-loving Caretaker

Matthews, NC

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 9 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
carpooling
+ 1 more
Experienced care provider for children of all ages, seniors and individuals with special needs. Also experienced in providing academic tutoring and pet care. Mom of three children; two in college and one in high school along with two Golden Retrievers and a German Shepherd mix we rescued in January, With a finance background,...

Care Member says "Ms. Laura was our beloved nanny before the kids reached school age. And we just really built a trusting relationship. Recently, she took our kids to the...

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Fun-loving, Energetic, Dependable Caretaker

Matthews, NC

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Dementia
light cleaning
errands
home modification
companionship
+ 1 more
Experienced care provider for seniors including those who have been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease and/or dementia, individuals with special needs and children of all ages. Also experienced in providing academic tutoring and pet care. Mom of three children; two in college and one in high school along with two Golden...

Elizabeth O. says "The regular caregiver for my MIL had to take sudden extensive leave to care for her mother. Laura was a LIFESAVER at a very challenging time. She was...

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Jordan S.'s Photo

Matthews, NC

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$18/hr
2 years experience
I have a special needs cousin with Down Syndrome, Autism, and is non-verbal. My experience with special needs has been around 4 years sporadically when I have visited him and helped my Aunt take care of him. Looking to show care and support to all individuals on the spectrum :)
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I'm Mom Of 3 Daughters: 24,21,6 Years. Now I'm Single Mom Live With Youngest Daughter.

Matthews, NC

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$18/hr
8 years experience
Hello everyone! I'm mom of 3 daughters: 24, 21, 6 years old, have big experience with care of kids. Also I'm worked on child care and like babysitter too. I love helping people. I work with older people like PCA from 2008. Also I drive on Uber and Lift, I'm good and careful driver. I'd describe my personality as punctual,...
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Happy And Smiley

Matthews, NC

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$27/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hi! My name is Liz. I have past nanny experience, babysitting experience and was an activity director at a camp for kids with health challenges. I am creative, outgoing, caring, understanding and love to improve the lives of others whenever and however I can! My current family has a family member moving to town so she will be...
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Caregiver

Matthews, NC

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$20/hr
1 year experience
Hello! I am currently a senior at Colorado State University studying psychology. After graduation, I hope to work as a behavioral technician in a school setting while working to obtain certification to work as a Speech Language Pathology Assistant in the following year. I have previous experience working with a special needs...
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Tammy A.'s Photo

Matthews, NC

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$15/hr
6 years experience
I am a Certified Nursing Assistant. I have been working with patient for six years now. I also have personal experience with Traumatic Brain Injuries. My brother was hit by a truck as he was walking across the street two years ago and now has a TBI. He eats with a feeding tube and cannot walk. He is 36 years old.
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Lacey H.'s Photo

Matthews, NC

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Hello! I'm Lacey, I am 31 years old and I have been caring for children since I was 16, there I started volunteering at my church's daycare, it was a great experience for me, and I've been working with children ever since. When I graduated, I started a job at a daycare and education center, there I worked with infants, then...
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Elizabeth D.'s Photo

Matthews, NC

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$25/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Ellie and I am currently a full time restaurant server and just recently moved to the area! I have many years of childcare experience as I worked at a day camp for four years as well as occasional babysitting! I also have experience with special needs children, as I worked extensively with special needs kids at...
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Samantha L.'s Photo

Matthews, NC

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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
grocery shopping
carpooling
travel
Hello! My name is Samantha (Sammy) and I moved from Chicago to the Charlotte area about a year ago. I come from a giant family with 30 cousins. Family is everything to me! I grew up babysitting for multiple families on my street and eventually nannied for a family throughout my college summers. (I can provide references if...
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Lindsey M.'s Photo

Matthews, NC

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
grocery shopping
light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
Hello! I am a mom of four children (16, 14, 12, 8). I would love to help a family by doing what I do best--momming! I am no stranger to long, sleepless nights and tiresome days in those first few months. I am extremely comfortable with newborn care, including breastfeeding/formula feeding. I am a former educator of children with...
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Leah W.'s Photo

Matthews, NC

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$21/hr
10 years experience
I have 28 years of experience working with children. I went from teacher at a preschool, director of a Tri-lingual school to owning and operating my own homeschool. I relocated to this area in October of 2020. I currently work with special needs students at a local charter school. My love for children led me to working with...
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Experienced Lead Teacher Seeking Full-Time Nanny Position

Matthews, NC

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$22/hr
2 years experience
Craft assistance
carpooling
light cleaning
Hi! I'm Ashton, an experienced lead daycare teacher with 2+ years caring for children ages 15 months to 11 years. I'm certified in CPR, First Aid, and MMCI, and I hold a teaching certificate. I enjoy reading, crafts, sensory play, baking, educational activities, and outdoor fun. As the parent of a teenager with autism, I...
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Leah W.'s Photo

Matthews, NC

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$26/hr
Meal prep
light cleaning
errands
transportation
I'm Leah and I have 9+ years working with the elderly as a cna, home health aide and caregiver/sitter. I relocated to NC in 2020 to care for my aunt who was in her 80's. I have been working with children for the past 28yrs in several capacities, from teaching to owning and operating my own homeschool. I currently work with...
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Highly Experienced Sitter: Loves Working With Kids, Working On Child Psych Graduate Degree

Charlotte, NC

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 11 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
meal prep
carpooling
travel
I have been a sitter for over 20 years, and am currently pursuing a master's degree in developmental psychology. I have experience caring for kids of all ages, and am comfortable working with larger families and children with special needs. Caring for children is something about which I am passionate and which I feel a calling...

Care Member says "If if could give ten stars to Richard I would! I'm pretty sure my 3 year old (who is very nervous around others) likes Richard more than he likes me :)...

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CNA Home Health Aide Companionship Available Full-or Part-time

Charlotte, NC

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience
Dementia
light cleaning
errands
hospice services
companionship
+ 1 more
My name is Enide, I am a mother of 5 children and 2 granddaughters. I've been working as a nursing assistant for more than 23 years, I love what I do. The reason that I love what I do is that, making a different in someone else life matters to me . Why ; is because I was injured & wouldn't be able to do much for myself & my kids...

LIn T. says "She is caring and attentive and our family loved the way she cared for and treated our mother!"

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Friendly And Fun Teacher

Charlotte, NC

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
Hello! I am so thrilled at the opportunity to tutor your child. With eight years in the education field as a Summer Camp Counselor, Special Needs care giver, Preschool Director, Elementary Classroom Teacher, and most recently as a Homeschool Teacher, I rely on a wealth on knowledge and experience to insure that students feel...

Tiffany D. says "When looking for someone to help you manage remote school for your 1st grader you don't expect to find a person who becomes part of your extended family...

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Ciera H.'s Photo

Super Nanny!

Charlotte, NC

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 11 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
travel
Hi everyone! I am a bubbly 29-year-old with over 14 years of childcare experience. Yes, 14 years of experience! My grandmother had a licensed home daycare and I worked for her during the summer while in high school. I also worked as a Duke TIP counselor a couple of years ago. I have experience with infants up to 14 years of age....

Pierre B. says "I had an urgent request for a sitter that Ciera was able to come through for. She arrived 15 minutes early, offered to assist my wife prior to us leaving...

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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average posted rate is $22.00/hr as of November 2026

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

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

Special Needs Caregivers in Matthews, NC are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 21 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

Donna W.

Donna is AMAZING!! She has been such a gift to our family and a joy to work with! She always comes with a fun activity to do with my kids...

- Johanna H.

Laura B.

Ms. Laura was our beloved nanny before the kids reached school age. And we just really built a trusting relationship. Recently, she took our...

- Care member

Laura B.

The regular caregiver for my MIL had to take sudden extensive leave to care for her mother. Laura was a LIFESAVER at a very challenging...

- Elizabeth O.

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