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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Wendell, NC

The average rate is $18/hr as of May 2024

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years

Special needs caregivers in Wendell, NC

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Laura E.


Wendell, NC

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Professional Nanny

4.8

(4)

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Hello! I'm Laura, and I have been joyfully working with children for over 20 years. I received my Child Development degree from Meredith College in 2002. I love caring for babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and children with special needs. I will use my training and experience teaching preschool, working in daycare centers, and...
5.0
"We've twice now had Laura help take care of our 2-year-old. She was on time (a few minutes early), was friendly, and got along really well with our son. They read books and played games and went for walks. And...

Reviewed by Justin B.

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Elisabeth T.


Wendell, NC

$20-26/hr1 yrs exp

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Hello! I am aba certified and very comfortable with the challenges that can occur when caring, I am very patient and love seeing progress being made thru behavior plans
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Ashley J.


Wendell, NC

$15-50/hr4 yrs exp

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Hello. My name is Ashley. I'm 34 years old. I have one daughter. I have hearing difficulty. I've been a caregiver over 4 years. I am kind, funny, patient, strong and sweet. I have CPR training and finish CNA 1 training too. My experience had been changing, fed and bathed patients, assist patients while walking, transfer patients...
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Elisabeth T.


Wendell, NC

$20-27/hr5 yrs exp

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Hello! I'm a 22-year-old energetic hard worker with a zest for life! I am aba therapy certified and have experience working with autism and special needs. I worked as an aba therapist so I'm very used to behavioral problems as well as teaching.
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Susan K.


Raleigh, NC

$15-50/hr10 yrs exp

I'm Your Supportive And Empathetic Super Caregiver

5.0

(1)

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Passionate about working with people who have special needs and learning disabilities. I'm also comfortable with supporting those with mobility challenges who use special equipment. I love cooking!
5.0
""I had the pleasure of working with Susan, and I can't express enough how compassionate and patient she is. Her dedication is truly commendable, always keeping time and going above and beyond. A fantastic...

Reviewed by Francis K.

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Jenna H.


Raleigh, NC

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Full-time Summer Nanny

5.0

(1)

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Hello all! My name is Jenna and I would LOVE to work with your family! I grew up in Charlotte, NC and I am now living/working in the Raleigh area as an elementary school teacher. I have worked part-time with families as a nanny for over 10 years. I have experience caring for children from ages 4 months old all the way to 10...
5.0
"My husband and I hired Jenna to help out with our 3 1/2 year old and 1 year old while we were in Greenville for the month for my husband's job. She was very sweet, dependable and my kids always had a great time...

Reviewed by Summer M.

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Lindsey R.


Raleigh, NC

$14-19/hr6 yrs exp

5.0

(2)

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My name is Lindsey. I am the oldest of 5 kids and have always been around kids as far back as I can remember. After college I began working in child care as a program support teacher, from there I went on to nanny a wonderful little girl for 3 years. I have acquired experience with all ages, and I have enjoyed it very much. I...
5.0
"Lindsey is reliable and genuinely cares about people. She is trustworthy and strives to fulfill her job expectations. She loves children and not only enjoys their company, but she also enjoys watching and...

Reviewed by Care member

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Nicole K.


Knightdale, NC

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

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I have 10 years of experience. I can help with Travel and Swimming Supervision. in 2007 I was a perinatal technician at rex Hospital working in the newborn nursery. I loved it. I started nannying on the side, helping with infants with special needs and moms with multiples. I love watching babies, grow learning something new...
5.0
"Nicole has been helping my family for a few months now and I can't say enough about her. She has been wonderful helping my dad who suffers from PSP, a rare form of Parkinsons. Dad loves her, as well as the...

Reviewed by Pepe S.

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Nicole K.


Knightdale, NC

$20-22/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

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20yrs experience, I can help with Travel and Swimming Supervision. in 2007 I was a perinatal technician at rex Hospital working in the newborn nursery. I loved it. I started nannying on the side, helping with infants, special needs and moms with multiples. I love watching babies grow, learning something new every minute of the...
5.0
"Nicole was very attentative to our child's needs. She was very dependable and a very hard worker. She blended well with our family. It felt like she was part of the family. She was completely trustworthy."

Reviewed by Care member

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Frances F.


Clayton, NC

$30/hr10 yrs exp

25 Yrs Experience

5.0

(1)

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I have 25 years working with children and young adults that have multiple disabilities I have assisted with OT/PT, vision and speech. I also help assist with daily living skills which would be potty training, learning to get dressed, learn to feed themselves. In addition I also have been trained in behavior management. I trained...
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Makayla F.


Raleigh, NC

$15-20/hr9 yrs exp

Bubbly And Energetic Nanny

5.0

(1)

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I have over 9 years of babysitting/nannying experience. In that time I have run my own in home babysitting business where I would care for between 4 and 8 kids at a time, for upwards of 6 hours at time. I have experience working with larger groups of children, as well as one on one care. I've worked as a full-time live in nanny...
5.0
"She is so bubbly and talkative! What a great personality! I hope she stays with us for a very long time because my daughter absolutely loves her. The whole family does! Even the dog! She is patient, kind,...

Reviewed by Lindsey S.

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Jenna L.


Knightdale, NC

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny

5.0

(4)

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Hello! My name is Jenna. I am currently living in Knightdale/Raleigh area. I graduated with my bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education and Preschool Special Needs. I am a teacher, who is looking for occasional week or weekends babysitting job or during the summer months a summer nanny job. I have been babysitting/nannying...
5.0
"She takes her job very seriously. Always asks what extra she can do to help. But she was also very playful and engaged with my 3 little kids. She jumped right in on her first visit and all the kids were...

Reviewed by Liz A.

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Arden G.


Raleigh, NC

$18-50/hr9 yrs exp

Experienced Care Giver

4.8

(4)

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Since a young girl I have always taken the role of caregiver and began watching children at the age of 12. I am now 22 years old and through my 10 years of experience I have seen it all. For the last six months I've been working with children on the spectrum and recently received my behavioral therapy certification. I have...
5.0
"We found Arden on care.com, and she was employed by our family for four months. She was always punctual and dependable, and we really appreciated how open she kept the lines of communication. Our 1 and 3 year...

Reviewed by Tara F.

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Neteh S.


Clayton, NC

$15-17/hr10 yrs exp

Child Care Provider

5.0

(12)

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I love taking care of children and have worked with a wide range of age groups. Coming from a large family, dividing my attention between three or more children is not a problem. I have experience working with children who have special needs and look to getting to know each child's unique personality, as well as helping them...
5.0
"I have triplets with special needs and she treated each like they are their own person. The all have varying degrees of need and it was amazing to see how much she individualized play. Lots of experience with...

Reviewed by Tanya V.

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5.0

(1)

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My Name is Sally, I have a lot of experience with , special needs, I have worked in group homes, and in people's home, I am trained the tube, feeding and Hoyer lift. I am a very loving person, and I do my job, with integrity and honesty. And I am very am very caring
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Anna P.


Knightdale, NC

$23/hr7 yrs exp

Patient, Loving, Fun Nanny

5.0

(1)

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Hi, all! My name is Anna. I am 24 years old. I've lived in North Carolina my whole life. I have a passion for taking care of children and pets. I've been in this line of work since I was 13 years old. My first job was being a princess for children's birthday parties! I've babysat and nannied since the age of 16. My most recent...
5.0
"Anna is amazing! She connected so well with our 7 month old daughter and I'm sure she would be great with kids of all ages. She worked with us week in and week out for several months while we were on wait-list...

Reviewed by Christian M.

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Destiny H.


Clayton, NC

$15-20/hr3 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

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Hi I'm Destiny and I'm a very easygoing, dependable girl who loves children of all ages. I have been nannying professionally for about 2 years. I have worked with nanny-share as well which allows two families to combine services for a reasonable but affordable rate for each party. I have also worked with differently families to...
5.0
"Destiny was very dependable. She played with my girls, entertained them, and took care of them. She fed the breakfast, lunch, and snack. She had no problems accommodating schedule changes as needed. My girls...

Reviewed by Ashley M.

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4.5

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Although I do not have a huge background; growing up my childhood best friend's sister was Autistic and I fell in love with her personality. I often spent more time over at her house more so than my own and she became a sister to me as well. After graduating from middle school alongside my best friend, there was an opportunity...
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Rachel C.


Raleigh, NC

$23/hr4 yrs exp

Rachel C

5.0

(3)

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Hello! I am Rachel and I work as a physician consultant and work a hybrid role. I grew up helping raise my (now) 15-year-old nephew and volunteering for a special needs class in high school. I previously lived in South Florida where I babysat weekly for about a year for a local family, with a 3-year-old and a 5-year-old, who I...
5.0
"We highly recommend Rachel! She consistently arrived on time with a smile on her face. She cared for our 2 kids, a 5 year old and 3 year old and made it look easy. She built a connection with our kids in a...

Reviewed by Brittany D.

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Takita B.


Raleigh, NC

$25-50/hr10 yrs exp

Looking For Full-Time

5.0

(3)

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My name is TaKita and I've been working with kids for over 10 years. I Just move to Raleigh North Carolina living in Knightdale the Family I currently work for is putting their child in school currently so I'm looking for a full-time position . I am great with kids- loving and caring and I am reliable, conscientious, honest and...
5.0
"Takita worked with our family and another family as our joint nanny. She watched our kids starting when they were 6 months until they were almost 2. She was very loving towards the kids and had a great bond...

Reviewed by Anissa S.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Wendell, NC

Laura E.

5.0

Laura provided care for my premature infant daughter for several months before she was strong enough to go to daycare. My daughter needed a lot of help particularly with feeding and Laura was very patient and diligent when working with her. I felt reassured leaving my daughter with Laura, and we...

- Molly K.

Susan K.

5.0

Susan is amazing! She is caring snd compassionate snd truly loving. I must say she is a great cook and this has been a blessing to us. She is a team player and quick learner too. We’ve felt safe having her care too.

- Bellz K.

Jenna H.

5.0

My husband and I hired Jenna to help out with our 3 1/2 year old and 1 year old while we were in Greenville for the month for my husband's job. She was very sweet, dependable and my kids always had a great time with her.

- Summer M.

Lindsey R.

5.0

Lindsey is reliable and genuinely cares about people. She is trustworthy and strives to fulfill her job expectations. She loves children and not only enjoys their company, but she also enjoys watching and helping them grow and learn. I cannot recommend her highly enough.

- Care member

Nicole K.

5.0

Nicole has been helping my family for a few months now and I can't say enough about her. She has been wonderful helping my dad who suffers from PSP, a rare form of Parkinsons. Dad loves her, as well as the whole family. We actually feel like she's part of the family when she is there. Even our...

- Pepe S.

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