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

60 special needs adult care are listed in Palmetto, FL

The average posted rate is $20/hr as of May 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs adult care is 4 years

Special needs adult care in Palmetto, FL

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Sarah H.


Palmetto, FL

$25-35/hr3 yrs exp

Compassionate Caregiver

5.0

(2)

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have over 3 years experience working with multiple families helping elderly loved ones. Previous work has included patients with Parkinsons, dementia, and special needs.
Sarah can also help with: Personal care, live-in home care, hospice services, dementia, companionship, visiting physician & more
5.0
"Sarah cared for my mother and father and was very thoughtful, calm, and thorough despite my mother being a very difficult patient. "

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Jerry H.


Palmetto, FL

$18/hr2 yrs exp

All You Need Is Love

Originally from the state of Maine. Semi-retired living here in Florida. As a senior I can relate to older ones. Having the first hand experience of being a care giver to my wife after her Hemorrhagic Brain stroke for 2 years, followed immediately by stage 4 Malignant Melanoma until death 10 months later taught me much about...
Jerry can also help with: Light cleaning, hospice services, errands, dementia, companionship, meal prep & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CPR

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Pricylla G.


Palmetto, FL

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Licensed Practical Nurse

I have been caring for adults with mental illness, disabilities, dementia, Alzheimer's since 2001. As a caregiver, staff technician, and as a practical nurse. I am able to do daily living activities with your loved one on a daily basis. Willing to travel to appointments and other daily scheduled events as needed. Will provide...
Pricylla can also help with: Mobility assistance, meal prep, hospice services, errands, dementia, personal care & more
Skills:

Licensed Nurse

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Pricylla G.


Palmetto, FL

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Licensed Practical Nurse

I have worked with Alzheimer's, Dementia, and the mentally ill at all levels. I worked in the community helping families reunite with loved ones and assisted with visitation appointments as scheduled. I have a background working with adults and children with special needs of all levels. I am skilled with crisis intervention. My...
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Domanika B.


Palmetto, FL

$25-40/hr3 yrs exp

Fun Activity Companion

Welcome! My name is Domanika. But since we're friends now you can call me Nika. I come from a big family where I learned all about love, patience, and having compassion. I'm a proud mother. I taught preschool teacher for 13yrs. I currently teach adults/seniors with disabilities. I enjoy creating great memories. It's satisfying...
Domanika can also help with: Transportation, meal prep, light cleaning, home modification, errands
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Sarah H.


Palmetto, FL

$13-20/hr

Family Oriented Caregiver - Active, Caring, Patient

For over a year I worked as an in-home caregiver for an elderly man and his two adult disabled children. I worked doing household chores and regularly took them out and about to their social engagements. Looking forward to meeting another wonderful family.
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Kim R.


Bradenton, FL

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello, I am a dependable caretaker who is looking for full-time home care so people could stay home with some extra help. I am caring, reliable and trustworthy with you or your loved one. I'm presently working at a Home Agency in FL. I was working at a memory assistance, residential house setting and Visiting Angels in NH and MA...
Kim can also help with: Hospice services, home modification, errands, dementia, companionship, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

CPR

CNA

5.0
"I can’t say enough good things about Kim. She was the first care giver we had for my Mother and she was our guide throughout her care—advising us on how to set up managing multiple aides, and letting us know best practices. She is knowledgeable, caring and a...

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Lauren C.


Bradenton, FL

$20-25/hr4 yrs exp

Experienced Home Health Care Provider

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My first passion in life is caring for people of all ages - from newborn to those in their nineties.... I just love people. I believe everyone deserves a loving and nurturing environment in which to grow, thrive, and have the best quality of life possible. I have run daycare for children with special needs, worked as a Youth and...
Lauren can also help with: Visiting physician, respite care, personal care, home modification, dementia
5.0
"I feel very fortunate to have hired Lauren as my senior care provider. Lauren is an absolutely excellent care giver. She is so dependable, honest, patient, smart and so very sweet, If I could I would keep Lauren on forever!"

Jeri S.

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Kerline A.


Bradenton, FL

$20-50/hr10 yrs exp

Nursing Assistant Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have 10+ years of experience in adult and senior care. I do my very best to be as dependable, reliable, compassionate, and caring as I can be. I try to evaluate an individual's needs and create a care plan just for them. I can help with meal prep, medication, doctor's appointments, transportation, and even chores around the...
Kerline can also help with: Light cleaning, hospice services, errands, dementia, companionship, live-in home care & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CPR

CNA

5.0
"Kerline has been a wonderful caregiver- very kind helpful and dependable"

Christine C.

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Lauren C.


Bradenton, FL

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Behavior Specialist I/Youth And Family Counselor I

My first passion in life is caring for people of all ages - from newborn to those in their nineties.... I just love people. I believe everyone deserves a loving and nurturing environment in which to grow, thrive, and have the best quality of life possible. I have run daycare for children with special needs, worked as a Youth and...
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Jodi H.


Bradenton, FL

$15-25/hr5 yrs exp

LPN That Can Adapt To Most Any Circumstance

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am currently a licensed nurse in both MN and FL. I have recently moved permanently to Bradenton from MN. I am a non-smoker, wife and mother of 2 grown children. I am an animal lover (as long as they have legs!) I have my own reliable transportation and a clean driving record. Also, CPR certified. I could adapt to just about...
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Tammy B.


Bradenton, FL

$10-30/hr10 yrs exp

CNA (UR/PCT) Medical Assistant

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, up until recently I was working for Day Kimball Hospital. I have worked here for the past 17 years until Oct 2014. I worked in several different departments including the intensive care unit, Emergency Room, Med/Surg, Birthing Center, Oncology, Neurology, and was also a Constant Attendant. My family has just recently...
Tammy can also help with: Respite care, personal care, live-in home care, home modification, dementia
5.0
"Tammy was awesome! I needed someone on very, very short notice and she came to the rescue...I would not hesitate to recommend Tammy to another family for either senior care or child care. She is able to provide insulin injections which is something that is...

Karen A.

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Annie S.


Bradenton, FL

$20/hr10 yrs exp

I have 15years experience with working with the elderly and individuals with disabilities. I m also a certified Med Tech and G Tube certified. I'm also available for just shower visits and or getting your love one up and ready for the day.
Annie can also help with: Live-in home care
Skills:

CNA

5.0
"Annie has been an amazing caregiver for my 96 year old mother. They do exercises daily, walks and golf cart rides. She cooks dinner every evening and all of my instructions have been followed. She shows encouragement, compassion, and humor. I would highly...

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Daphney T.


Bradenton, FL

$52/hr10 yrs exp

4.0

(5)

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I am a Certified Nursing Assistant and Medication Technician with over 40 years of experience in the field of caregiving. I have worked in nursing homes, private homes, and hospitals. My clients have include those with Alzheimer's, Dementia, The disable, and mentally ill. I have four years of Geriatrics training. I can perform...
Daphney can also help with: Personal care, live-in home care, hospice services, home modification, dementia, respite care & more
Skills:

CNA

5.0
"Daphney is incredible, responsive, lovely, has a calm demeanor, and is extremely educated. She is a CNA and has been a caregiver for over 20 years. Experienced in dementia and Alzheimer's, creative, thoughtful, honest and wonderful. We are so grateful for her....

Kristie R.

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Christine W.


Bradenton, FL

$20/hr9 yrs exp

Looking To Help Special Needs, Worked With Elderly Patients For 9 Years Plus Military Training

I Love helping others.. I have CPR, AED, CNA, MA, end of life care, Phlebotomy, Med tech certifications plus 15 years of experiance in the medical field
I have 10 years experience in dementia Alzheimer's, and special needs care. I believe in taking care of the client as if they were family. I love to cook, pet friendly, and can also assist with appointments and light house work. I have my HHA, CNA, and CPR certifications.
Michelle can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, hospice services, errands, dementia, respite care & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

I am the mother of five children. I have assisted my brother who has Down syndrome for 40+ years. I looking to relieve a care giver of a handicapped person when needed.
I'd describe my personality as caring, compassionate, and organized. I like caring for seniors because I feel good helping other people with activities they no longer can do for themselves, I like to care for them like they're my family I'm looking for a job that is fair with the caregiver. I started caring for seniors...
Claudia can also help with: Transportation, respite care, mobility assistance, meal prep, errands
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

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Stephanie S.


Sarasota, FL

$15-20/hr1 yrs exp

Special Need Care

I have worked with children with autism and the disabled. I have over 7 years experience. I have worked through agencies and a nursing home.
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Michelle S.


Bradenton, FL

$20-30/hr3 yrs exp

Experience With Special Needs

My son has ASD. I have taken care of children with MD and an elderly woman with MS. I also have experience with spina bifida. I am a mother of 6 with plenty of experience. I have a nursing license in Ohio haven't transferred it to Florida yet.

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Recent special needs adult care reviews in Palmetto, FL

Sarah H.

5.0

Sarah cared for my mother and father and was very thoughtful, calm, and thorough despite my mother being a very difficult patient.

- Care member

Kim R.

5.0

I can’t say enough good things about Kim. She was the first care giver we had for my Mother and she was our guide throughout her care—advising us on how to set up managing multiple aides, and letting us know best practices. She is knowledgeable, caring and a delight to be around. She was so...

- Care member

Lauren C.

5.0

I feel very fortunate to have hired Lauren as my senior care provider. Lauren is an absolutely excellent care giver. She is so dependable, honest, patient, smart and so very sweet, If I could I would keep Lauren on forever!

- Jeri S.

Kerline A.

5.0

Kerline has been a wonderful caregiver- very kind helpful and dependable

- Christine C.

Tammy B.

5.0

Tammy was awesome! I needed someone on very, very short notice and she came to the rescue...I would not hesitate to recommend Tammy to another family for either senior care or child care. She is able to provide insulin injections which is something that is difficult to find. She is a very...

- Karen A.

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