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Matthew C.

Happy To Help

Wadmalaw Island, SC

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$15/hr
Happy to discuss my ability to care for your loved one. I have informal experience caring for people with special needs and am willing to try anything and to learn from your loved one.
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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
Light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
craft assistance
grocery shopping
+ 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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Joni A.

Charleston, SC

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
I am a kind and caring person. I have experience with special needs from working at a children's home. We had children from all walks of life with all manner of issues. My daughter is a special needs teacher in North Carolina and I often visit with her and her class. I simply love caring for others.

Care Member says "Joni is a loving caretaker to my daughter. She is professional, punctual and trustworthy. I highly recommend Joni!!!"

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Grace C.

Charleston, SC

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I currently work as an Early Interventionist for BabyNet/DDSN, serving Charleston county homes, schools, and daycare centers. I am seeking additional opportunities on evenings and weekends. I also teach swimming, voice, and music lessons. I have been in Charleston for almost 5 years and have been taking care of kids of varying...

Sandy B. says "Grace has been a true blessing. She is reliable and always going above and beyond. She understands everyone has unique abilities and is very empathetic,...

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Destiny H.

Charleston, SC

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
light cleaning
carpooling
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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Pamela U.

Reliable Nanny Available

Charleston, SC

4.0(1)
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$16/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
craft assistance
light cleaning
+ 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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Brittani B.

Folly Beach, SC

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
craft assistance
light cleaning
+ 1 more
My name is Brittani, I am 31 years old and have a degree in Psychology as well as my CPR/First Aid certification. I have been looking after children for over 15 years. I have experience with all ages from newborns and up! I also have extensive experience working with children (and adults) with special needs, Autism and PDD in...

Staci B. says "Brittani has been babysitting two year old twice a week for nine months. She is always on time, and my daughter loves her. She always provides a great...

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Lily M.

Summerville, SC

5.0(1)
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$16/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
I have been babysitting on and off for about 5 years. I worked as a full time nanny to 2 special needs brothers for a year. Those duties included taking care of the boys along with light house keeping and meal prep. Currently I am in nursing school, but only have a couple classes at a time, changing every 5 weeks. I would...

Stephanie G. says "Lily worked for us on a regular basis for a few months and did an excellent job with our kids! Even helped in our (not even) 2 year olds potty...

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Kellie O.

Charleston, SC

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
I am an Exceptional Education teacher with 22 years of experience with students with varying exceptionalities including Autism spectrum, Down Syndrome, Specific Learning Disabilities, Intellectual/Cognitive Disabilities, seizure disorders, and other various genetic disorders. I have worked with individuals with disabilities . I...

Marilynn M. says "We had Kellie hang out with our adult son with autism and he immediately loved her and so did we! I cannot wait to hire Kellie again. I get the...

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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
Live-in home care
personal care
respite care
home modification
hospice services
+ 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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Savannah B.

Summerville, SC

4.5(1)
from
$20/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
craft assistance
grocery shopping
+ 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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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
Light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
craft assistance
grocery shopping
+ 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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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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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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Stephanie R.

Charleston, SC

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
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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Kari V.

Summerville, SC

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Hello! My name is Kari. I owned and ran a daycare for 10 years and then became a public school teacher for 13 years. I was also a special needs respite care provider for the state of Michigan for 10 years. I am certified in CPR and First Aid. My husband and I recently moved to South Carolina and I would love to keep caring for...

Care Member says "Kari was excellent! My 11 month old took to her right away. She's fantastic with children."

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Megan G.

Fun Friend, Reliable Sitter!

Summerville, SC

5.0(1)
from
$19/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
grocery shopping
light cleaning
+ 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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Emily B.

Part-time Care Giver With Tons Of Experience

Charleston, SC

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
Hi, I'm Emily! I have been babysitting/nannying for 15+ years. I'm currently a certified and licensed Physician Assistant, and am looking to use my free time and flexible work schedule to help local families with child care! I graduated from Clemson University in 2015 with honors, then graduated from Medical University of South...

Elizabeth F. says "Emily babysat for my 3 children and we all loved her! Kids were happy, house was clean, Emily was extremely polite and I felt very secure leaving her...

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Jordan S.

Nanny

Charleston, SC

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
4 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
craft assistance
grocery shopping
+ 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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Deborah P.

Senior Caregiver, Full Or Part Time

Charleston, SC

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$5/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
personal care
respite care
hospice services
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I have 25 years of experience as a caregiver for the elderly, with mild medical conditions, to Alzheimer's and also, with special needs. I will provide references upon request. I am very compassionate about what I do and I try to always provide quality care for my clients. My main objective is to keep my clients safe, healthy,...
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Julie E.

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...

- Alexis H.

Joni A.

Joni is a loving caretaker to my daughter. She is professional, punctual and trustworthy. I highly recommend Joni!!!

- Care member

Grace C.

Grace has been a true blessing. She is reliable and always going above and beyond. She understands everyone has unique abilities and is very...

- Sandy B.

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