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Find special needs child care in Ruskin, FL that you’ll love
60 special needs child care are listed in Ruskin, FL
The average posted rate is $17/hr as of February 2025
The average experience for nearby special needs child care is 9 years
Special needs child care in Ruskin, FL
Melody P.
Ruskin, FL
$13-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Melody! I have been working as an Occupational Therapist Assistant for the past 10 years with the elderly and recently with children. I love to be helpful and my goal as a companion/caregiver is to assist others in being as independent as possible in order for them to stay as active in their daily lives as...
5.0
"Melody cared for my adult daughter with cancer 4 hours a day for 6 weeks until she died. During that time, she fit in well with our household, looked for ways to improve my daughter's comfort. One of Melody's strongest assets is that she really knows how to talk...
Thomas C.
I have 3 to 4 years working with special needs kids from newborns until 10 years old... I'm patient, honest and very discreet.
Stacey B.
Ruskin, FL
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Mature And Experienced Special Needs. Children, Adults And Seniors.
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have been in the health field for over 20 years. I have cared for children, adults and seniors. I am seeking full time or part time employment. I am a hard worker, compassionate, organized, experienced with years of knowledge, have an excellent background ground check and CPR certified. I hope you will consider me for a...
Lyn S.
Ruskin, FL
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Professional pediatric private practitioner/therapist who has a passion for all children, fostering each child's fullest potential to live a happy, healthy and productive life! Pediatric experience in PT/OT/Speech/Play therapy/Pediatric Mental Health and neurodivergent populations, New Parent Training/Infant Stimulation...
Emily E.
Ruskin, FL
$20-30/hr
I have worked as a child care provider for over 14 years. I have experience working with children with Disabilities such as Autism and Asperger's.
I love helping others it's my passion, I have been working with special needs and elderly for over 20 years, I also love animals
I'd describe my personality as Supportive, Motivated, Reliable
I'm looking for a job that consistency
I started caring for people with special needs when I have been working in the field for 20...
Sunshine O.
Ruskin, FL
$10-15/hr • 10 yrs exp
I am a cna for 10 years , and I am very patient . I am working in hospital take blood pressure out take and in take report any change ect
Malaaka D.
Wimauma, FL
$15-25/hr • 2 yrs exp
I'm Malaaka , a very loving , humble and friendly individual who loves taking care of everyone. If given the chance to take care of you or your family you won't regret
Nina S.
Sun City Center, FL
$16-24/hr • 10 yrs exp
I have been teaching students with special needs since 1987. During that time I have worked with students from kindergarten through high school with varying needs and exceptionalities , including autism, down syndrome, developmental delays, speech, delays, ADHD, etc. I take multiple professional development courses in my field...
I have been working with children since I was 13. Children just naturally draw to me, perhaps because of my innocent nature. I have been an educator for 13 years, teaching Montessori with 3-6-year-olds, teaching ESL in K-12, as well as being a regular elementary school teacher. I am seeking full-time work outside of the...
I can work with different disabled abilities - retardation, bipolar illness, blind and deaf, senior citizens and more. Throughout my life I always wanted to help, and if I can change one person to do better, and put a smile on their face then I know I did my job. I have a passion and the drive to make someone's life better!
I grew up with a father diagnosed with BP (bipolar) and certain members throughout my family struggle with different forms of mental illness or undiagnosed struggles. I myself am Dyslexic (grammatically & numerically) as well as ADHD. Though my mother wanted the world to see me as "normal" so she never took me in for a formal...
5.0
(4)
Hi there! My name is Katie and I am 35 years of age. I have extensive experience as a nanny and babysitter, (with a great driving record as well) starting from my high school days as a part-time babysitter to working with those with Autism. In addition, my child caring skills have been honed through years of caring for both...
Katie can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Katie has been our nanny for over a year for our two boys (age 4 and 7). She provided after school pick up, transportation to their various activities, meal prep and help with their night time routines. She has always been dependable, responsible, sweet, patient...
Christina M.
Cassie W.
Brandon, FL
$22-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(6)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Adult Care, Senior Care, Special Needs Care.
G-tube, Tracheotomy, Colostomy Changing, CPT Vest Treatments, Hoyer, Transfer Board, Injections Etc.
5.0
"Cassie is highly professional and very caring. She talked with my wife, who was ailing with cancer, and gently explained everything before she did it. She provided exceptionally thorough and loving nursing care."
Ken K.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have over 18 years of experience working with children starting at age 3 months and up in various settings! Additionally, I have worked with ages 3 to 21 with special needs in both the nanny field and school settings. Please feel free to message me so we can connect to share more about one another and see if it is a great fit!...
Heather can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"I worked with Heather for 3 years. We worked with developmentally disabled children in a classroom setting. She was always professional, dependable and worked well with the kids. She has a great personality and gets along well with others. She would make a great...
Jill W.
Heather W.
Parrish, FL
$15-20/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have worked in the healthcare field for 7 years. I obtained a Home Health Aide Certificate. I have had experience with Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease, diabetes, dementia, traumatic brain injury patients and dystonia. I am working on furthering my education to become a nurse.
5.0
"Extremely dedicated to my mother. Honest, dependable, professional, and highly ethical. I would still have use her if my mom didn't require more care in a facility with 24 hour help."
Douglas W.
Francene P.
Brandon, FL
$38/hr • 10 yrs exp
Flexible Caregiver W/Nursing Background (FT-PT-as Needed)
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have extensive background dealing with a large, diverse client base, both as a nurse and with my private clients. I am also comfortable with a variety of medical conditions including celiac's, Down syndrome, diabetes (monitoring & treatment) and autism.
My work ethic is strong and reliable. I use compassion and humor both in...
5.0
"Francene has great passion for her work. She was wonderful with our son who has quite complex needs. He enjoyed his time with her, including lots of outdoor activities. Francene is able to balance being very efficient at caregiver duties while also being energetic...
Bridget J.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, I am a licensed CNA and certified in BLS/CPR. I have experience in adult and child care giving needs. I specialize in memory care. I'm a licensed and insured private caregiver. I am experienced with new born to end of life ages. My clients tend to view me as one of their family members because of my care and thoughtful...
5.0
"Christopher helped me with getting to doctor appointments, shopping and relocating twice. He is upbeat and extremely kind. He has gone above and beyond to ensure my personal safety."
Kevin R.
Marla M.
Saint Petersburg, FL
$15-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Need Personal Care Keeping Families Together. Do You Have An Injury And Need Assistance?
5.0
(7)
I am Marla, a mother of two adult daughters, married, and a grandmother of one adorable little girl. I have held a Gold Seal for Quality of Care from the Department of Children and Families and held State and Local background search for 18 years. I have served children and adults privately and through Protective Services....
5.0
"Marla is both caring and helpful. From the first meeting with her, she put me at ease by keeping the conversation comfortable, allowing me to share deeper subjects at my own pace. The more time I spent under her care the more I found myself opening up to her and...
Tyler J.
3.7
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I helped care for my cousin with a terminal illness, she had a seizure disorder, and a g-tube. I took care of a child with autism during the summer of 2017. Ive grown up around children with special needs, and I plan to pursue pediatrics when I graduate Nursing school.
5.0
"Dependable and very punctual, good with the kids!"
Gillian W.
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Recent special needs child care reviews in Ruskin, FL
Melody P.
5.0
Melody cared for my adult daughter with cancer 4 hours a day for 6 weeks until she died. During that time, she fit in well with our household, looked for ways to improve my daughter's comfort. One of Melody's strongest assets is that she really knows how to talk to patients - even when they are...
- Thomas C.
Katie D.
5.0
Katie has been our nanny for over a year for our two boys (age 4 and 7). She provided after school pick up, transportation to their various activities, meal prep and help with their night time routines. She has always been dependable, responsible, sweet, patient and flexible. My boys absolutely...
- Christina M.
Cassie W.
5.0
Cassie is highly professional and very caring. She talked with my wife, who was ailing with cancer, and gently explained everything before she did it. She provided exceptionally thorough and loving nursing care.
- Ken K.
Heather H.
5.0
Heather is a very caring responsible person.
She is very reliable & enjoys helping children meet and exceed their potentials/milestones.
She keeps children occupied and most importantly safe. Ultimately, she is an excellent Nanny because she is very trustworthy and always on time.
- Susan H.
Heather W.
5.0
Heather is a CNA with great experience and always goes the extra mile. She is dependable and truly cares about her patients and their well-being.
- Doug D.