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Find special needs adult care in Fort Myers, FL that you’ll love

60 special needs adult care are listed in Fort Myers, FL

The average posted rate is $19/hr as of April 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs adult care is 5 years

Special needs adult care in Fort Myers, FL

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Lauren A.


Fort Myers, FL

$16-21/hr5 yrs exp

Special Needs Companion-CNA Experience

5.0

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I have been working with a special needs teen for 5 years in my hometown. Now in college I have experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant at a memory facility as well as a hospital. I am able to care for a wide variety of injuries or disabilities. I have experience with bathing, feeding, and ambulating help. I have a flexible...
5.0
"Lauren was wonderful with our son who is nonverbal and has epilepsy. She is very kind and patient and we will definitely have her work with him again."

Sandra M.

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Shelly M.


Fort Myers, FL

$18/hr10 yrs exp

Senior Care Assistant With Devotion

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I am a senior assistant, I have experience with dementia clients. Also worked and certified as a CCA, caring for and assisting special needs clients. Assisting while teaching personal care and every day living skills. Other abilities include meal prep, medication management, social interaction, appointment transportation and...
Shelly can also help with: Personal care
5.0
"Shelly is energetic, dependable and flexible. A great companion to my 91 yo mom. Highly recommend her."

Ellen P.

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Laura C.


Fort Myers, FL

$15-30/hr

Part-time Caregiver Available

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I was an elementary school school teacher for 12 years and am currently enrolled in a full time graduate program for occupational therapy. Both of these experiences have afforded me the opportunity to work with children with all types of abilities, and I would love the chance to work together with your family!
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Rebecca B.


Fort Myers, FL

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Caring Caregiver/Companion

Hello! My name is Rebecca, I am 47yrs old. I started working as a geriatric nursing assistant when I was in my early twenties. I have worked with developmentally disabled adults, a double amputee senior, and many dementia/alzheimers affected, beautiful people. All of which I enjoyed and felt it a honor to be apart of making a...
Rebecca can also help with: Dementia, mobility assistance, personal care, companionship
5.0
"Rebecca took care of my mom for 2 years. When we moved to Florida I was lucky enough to find her and blessed to have her work for us. She started out as my mom's companion taking her to lunch, the beach, shopping. Anything my mom wanted to do, Rebecca was game....

Christina R.

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Dina M.


Fort Myers, FL

$25-45/hr10 yrs exp

Mature & Experienced Special Needs Caregiver

I have worked with special needs children as a substitute teacher for many years in the elementary and high school settings. I have also have a 17-year-old son who has ADHD. He was diagnosed at the age of 4, and since then, I have researched and learned the most productive ways to help him through behavior therapy. I also enjoy...
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Callie B.


Fort Myers, FL

$13-50/hr3 yrs exp

Experienced teacher in special needs!

I am a certified teacher and for the last three years since graduating from the University of Maine I have been teaching in Special education. I have worked with kids on the autism spectrum, with down syndrome, as well as behavioral diagnosis like oppositional defiant and attachment disorders. It has been a very rewarding...
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Emma S.


Fort Myers, FL

$15-25/hr2 yrs exp

Incoming College Freshman Special Needs Caregiver

I have been involved quite heavily with special needs in many different ways. I coached special needs cheer for two years. I have also been involved in other recreational activities in that facility as well. I have a huge heart and absolutely love being around those with physical needs as well as any cognitive or mental...
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Julia S.


Fort Myers, FL

$15-25/hr4 yrs exp

"o Care For Those Who Once Cared For Us Is One Of The Highest Honors"

Greetings! My name is Julia, Originally I'm from upstate NY and grew up with my parents and two older brothers. My mother ran a daycare in our home for 12 years where I assisted her after that she began to work with adults with special needs. Seeing the love she gives and still gives to this day is truly such an inspiration...
Julia can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, transportation, dementia, errands
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Carmen A.


Fort Myers, FL

$15-25/hr

Child Care Attendant

Me encanta trabajar con bebés y niños, tengo 15 años de experiencia, también tengo CPR, AID, tengo cursos del departamento de niños y familia, especialización en CDA, que es un Degree.
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Karin M.


Fort Myers, FL

$25-40/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Special Education Teacher

I have been a special education teacher in Pennsylvania for the last 12 years and have recently moved to Florida. I have been teaching in a Multiple Disabilities classroom for past 7 years. Prior to that I taught in an Autistic Support classroom and a Life Skills classroom. Before that I was a Special Instructor for an Early...
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Andrea P.


Fort Myers, FL

$15-20/hr5 yrs exp

School Counselor In

I have one to one teachers assistant experience with Autism Spectrum Disorders. I also have babysitting and tutoring experience for grades K-12.
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Olivia H.


Fort Myers, FL

$20-30/hr2 yrs exp

I have experience working with children, teenagers, and young adults both inside and outside of the school system. I work in schools one on one with students who have special needs, but also work independently with those with special needs in my personal time. I have helped with bathroom needs, hygiene needs, positive...
I have five years experience formally working with young children with special needs. I am available on weekends and can accommodate any time of day on the weekend with enough notice.
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Wedsendy P.


Fort Myers, FL

$26-50/hr10 yrs exp

I have my experience for 15 years and I am working for vitas health care so I can do shower change bed , feeding transfer to the chair to the bed . and also help with special needs.
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Alexi M.


Fort Myers, FL

$30-50/hr2 yrs exp

Hi I am Alexi! I currently work with adults and younger adults on the spectrum. It is my goal to provide my client with the best care and love. I am energetic, caring, respectful, honest and reliable. I love working with kids and adults on the spectrum because it makes me feel alive and I love making a difference in the world. I...
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Taylor L.


Fort Myers, FL

$13-20/hr6 yrs exp

Part Time Care Giver

Hi! I have been working with special needs kids since I was in 5th Grade. 7 years later and I am still just as involved and in love with these kids. I have peered with them every year in the school system and was even Special Olympics president my senior year of high school! Along with that back in my home town I Watched two...
I am experienced with ALS patients, g-tubes, physical and occupational therapy, and breathing treatments.
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Susan B.


Fort Myers, FL

$15-30/hr10 yrs exp

I have been working with youth and young adults with disabilities for over we 10 years. I am very patient and understanding and love helping others. I would love to speak to you about what you are looking for and see what I can do to help. I look forward to speaking with you soon. Have a great wonderful day!
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Jourdan K.


Fort Myers, FL

$16-25/hr5 yrs exp

Looking To Make A New Bestie!

For years I dreamed of growing up and being a special education teacher. Fast forward to 5 years ago and I have a child with autism! I'm a huge advocate for this type of care and support. It's so hard find!!! So that's why I stumbled upon care. com and created an account so I can help mommas like ME!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm Jessica! A little bit about me: - I'm 25, I was born and raised in West Palm Beach. I moved over to Fort Myers at the beginning of the October 2021 with my Fiancé and our dog Myla! I'm a super down to earth, motivated individual. Experience (Care. com & Other): -Child care- Reoccurring and Occasional -Petsitting-...

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Recent special needs adult care reviews in Fort Myers, FL

Lauren A.

5.0

Lauren was wonderful with our son who is nonverbal and has epilepsy. She is very kind and patient and we will definitely have her work with him again.

- Sandra M.

Shelly M.

5.0

I broke both of my arms in late January 2024. I hired Shelly in February and have kept her ever since. She does a great job and has a can do attitude. Love her!

- Rebecca W.

Rebecca B.

5.0

Rebecca took care of my mom for 2 years. When we moved to Florida I was lucky enough to find her and blessed to have her work for us. She started out as my mom's companion taking her to lunch, the beach, shopping. Anything my mom wanted to do, Rebecca was game. When my mom took a turn for the...

- Christina R.

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Ratings for Fort Myers, FL special needs adult care listed on Care.com

Average Rating5.0 / 5

Special Needs Adult Care in Fort Myers, FL are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 9 reviews of the 60 listed special needs adult care.