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33 special needs child care are listed in Ocala, FL
The average posted rate is $17/hr as of February 2025
The average experience for nearby special needs child care is 5 years
Special needs child care in Ocala, FL
5.0
(2)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
I am an Occupational therapist. I have 4 children, 3 of them are grown and on their own.
I love working with people of all ages!! I have 12 + years experience in the medical field. The last 7 years in Occupational Therapy. I have worked with clients of all ages from 2-100 years old with various diagnosis including Autistic, Non...
5.0
"Excellent move out cleaning. Highly recommend."
Londa M.
Buffie S.
Ocala, FL
$17-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Retired Mom With A Passion For Helping People Live Their Best Life.
4.9
(10)
I am a friendly, reliable, professional, compassionate, caregiver with a passion for helping people live their best lives. I have worked with children and adults with Autism, ADHD, Alzheimer's, Dementia, Bipolar Cerebral Palsy, Muscular Dystrophy and other disabilities.
Cheerful, kind, respectful, and patient
Reliable,...
5.0
"I hired the Buffie for help with my mother who has Alzheimer’s.
It was clear to me immediately that Buffie had experience in this area of care, as her skill level and knowledge were apparent. She is very kind and caring, and I would not hesitate to hire her as...
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Tricia M.
Ocala, FL
$15-20/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a 58-year-old mother of two (daughter, 22 son, 19). I moved to Ocala in July and am now looking for permanent employment. I enjoy working with adults, seniors, children and animals. I love them all and would love to help you with care. I worked at ResCare in Newton, Kansas for a year. I passed a Level 2 background check and...
5.0
"I recently had hip replacement surgery and my husband works out of town, so after the first week, he had to return to work. Tricia came and helped me so much. From meals, to shower assist, meds when needed and rides to physical therapy as well as to the store. She...
Angela M.
I have experience caring for 2 special needs persons. One was 8 years old with Down syndrome and Autism. Non verbal required feeding & diaper changes. The other was a 20-year-old with severe epilepsy and undiagnosable brain issues. She was non verbal and required feeding and schedules bathroom assistance or diapers changes when...
Hello, my name is Tina. I worked in special Ed for 17+ years. I was a special Ed aide. I also worked on a bus with special needs children for 15 years. I had a lot of responsibilities, and I went above and beyond my call of duty I love children I love teaching them new things. I am very patient and kind and understanding. I will...
I am a dedicated professional with a master's degree in Special Education from the University of Florida, specializing in providing compassionate care to individuals with diverse needs. As a Graduate Program Assistant, I have demonstrated adaptability and proactive teamwork, essential for supporting individuals with...
During the school year I work full time with the more severe special needs student population. Every day I am charged with feeding, changing, ambulating, positioning, child engagement, as well as strong skills in regards to G-Tube feeding, seizure awareness and medication administration. I love my job very much as I had an aunt...
Kathleen G.
Ocala, FL
$15-20/hr • 5 yrs exp
I have previously worked with 2 grown down syndrome individuals. I assisted them in maintaining their apartment (cleaning, budgeting), meals planning, shopping for and preparing meals. We walked or went to the pool to work on physical fitness. I also helped them with transportation to medical appointments and other events.
Jonathan R.
Ocala, FL
$25-40/hr • 5 yrs exp
Greetings!
I was born and raised, and reside in Central Florida. I studied at Northwest University, Fuller Theological Seminary, and hold an Educational Specialist degree. I am pursuing a Ph. D. in Special Education with Regent University. I have experience teaching in private and public schools, from high school to middle and...
I have worked with special needs for about 3 years in a group home setting. The ages were 18 and up, this job filled has it challenges but it also has it rewarding moments when your none verbal client says there first words give it may be a million tries but it happened and in those moments I know where I am meant to be.
I have 10+ years experience working with children and adults with developmental delays. I previously worked in a private school setting, as well as provided in-home therapy and respite care. Through high school, I was part of an inclusion club that included after school activities and sports, which is where my love for this...
I have worked extensively with spinal cord injury clients, ALS,
mentally challenged clients. My experiences span from home care to hospitals. I will provide resume and references upon request.
I have worked with many families to help provide assistance for adults and children with developmental delays. I am very patient, understanding and persistent to help children achieve their goals.
Missy M.
Ocala, FL
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Army veteran, great cook and house keeper. Well rounded and able to learn very quickly. I am a certified nursing assistant, medical technician, CPR and first aid certified, peer support specialist, and stress and trama management certification. Special needs care giver.
I have been a daycare teacher and at least half of my students were children with hyper sensory needs or autism at that point I discovered that I liked work with them more that the rest of my colleagues. academically my experience is only:
DCF special need practices (SPN)
DCF supporting children with developmental disibilities...
Hi! I'm Angela. I'm a trained Social Worker with my Master Degree. I've worked in mental health fields and psychiatry facilities. I worked primarily with children and adolescents. I am a retired veteran. I have open availability.
Caitlyn C.
Ocala, FL
$14-19/hr
I work as a paraprofessional at a school with kids with autism. My age group I work with is Pre-k but I have worked with the older kids as well. I am currently in school now working on my bachelors so I can become a teacher.
I put my heart into everything that I do. I'm wise, respectful, and very dependable. I provide the best care possible. From past experience, I have taken care of children with special needs (O. D. D., Autism, Bi-Polar Disorder, Schizophrenia, Depression, Anxiety, and A. D. D./A. D. H. D.). I have also taken care of children in...
Ashley G.
Silver Springs, FL
$10-15/hr • 3 yrs exp
I have worked for private companies. I have also worked with the Arc's. I love helping those with developmental and special needs. I, myself, have family with special needs children and adults a like, and I learned to care for them and it opened up a spot in my heart for it. I love seeing the person achieve little things. I am...
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have worked for special needs clients, seniors and children. I have a warm balanced personality aiming to effectively fill the overall needs of the individuals and/or families I choose to provide care for. I proactively accomplish this by utilizing my creative nature, along with my broad experience and education to deliver top...
5.0
"Synthia has been wonderful for my mom. She is very patient and attentive to my mother's needs. You can tell she has been well trained to work with handicapped individuals and she does an awesome job!! We love her!"
Marian S.
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Recent special needs child care reviews in Ocala, FL
Kristin K.
5.0
Excellent move out cleaning. Highly recommend.
- Londa M.
Buffie S.
5.0
I hired the Buffie for help with my mother who has Alzheimer’s.
It was clear to me immediately that Buffie had experience in this area of care, as her skill level and knowledge were apparent. She is very kind and caring, and I would not hesitate to hire her as again if I needed her services.
- Care member
Tricia M.
5.0
I recently had hip replacement surgery and my husband works out of town, so after the first week, he had to return to work. Tricia came and helped me so much. From meals, to shower assist, meds when needed and rides to physical therapy as well as to the store. She also took care of my puppies needs....
- Angela M.
Synthia D.
5.0
I have an adult special needs brother that lives with us. He's 45, but 7ish mentally and nonverbal. I can't say enough good about Synthia. I hired her to be a friend/mentor to my brother so he would have some autonomy in his life provide him with a fun, social outlet. She takes him on outings a...
- Tawnya W.
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Average Rating4.6 / 5
Special Needs Child Care in Ocala, FL are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 16 reviews of the 33 listed special needs child care.