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Sarah P.

Caregiver For All Ages And Autistic People

Saint Petersburg, FL

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$13/hr
10 years experience
My oldest child was born 15 years ago, premature and with a birth defect. I learned how to care for a medically fragile child, and also learned a lot about autism and how best to support autistic people. As a young adult, I spent several years caring for my grandpa with diabetes, and elderly neighbor who needed assistance with...
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Caregiver, Home Health Aide, Companion, Nanny And Housekeeping.

Pinellas Park, FL

5.0(1)
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$17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Hi, My name is Kathy and I have been working in The Medical Field for over 30 years. I worked at The Veterans Administration Hospital as a Patient Advocate for 8 years. For the past 22 years I have been caring mostly for people with Alzheimer's and Dementia. I find both fields very rewarding as I am a very compassionate and...

Randall C. says "Kathy was a spectacular addition to our family, helping with my wife's care in her late-stages of Dementia. Kathy was professional, attentive and a joy...

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Special Needs Teacher/Geriatric Caregiver

Seminole, FL

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$15/hr
10 years experience
My name is Alexis. I am 37 years old and I am interested in matching with a family at this time. I am seeking a full time live in position or a full time live out position. I am willing to adjust my salary expectations inside the relocation considerations provided for a live-in position. I love providing services to the...
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LPN And AB Psychology

Seminole, FL

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$33/hr
10 years experience
I been working as a sped teacher and had one on one with my patients. I have experienced taking care of children and adults with ADHD , Autism spectrum, Sensory/ Cognitive issues disorders mentally challenged as such Downs Syndrome, Dyslexia and many others. I have dedicated my life in my career as a sped teacher and one on one...
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Mature & Experienced Teacher With An Education Specialist Degree

Clearwater, FL

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Group home manager, habilitation aide & technician, special ed teacher with adults and children with developmental disabilities beginning in 1993
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Akira M.'s Photo

Tampa, FL

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$16/hr
I'm a certified nurse assistant, I've been taking care of people with disabilities and the elder for over 7 years. I'm passionate In what I do. If you hire me I would give you a peace of mind.
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Registered Nurse

Tampa, FL

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$15/hr
5 years experience
Hi My name is Julie. I have my BSN and currently working towards my MSN as a Family Nurse Practitioner. I gained a strong base of pediatric knowledge by working in a pediatrician's office right out of undergraduate school. I worked as a school nurse in which I provided care to student's with life threatening food allergies,...
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Part-time Caregiver Available

Pinellas Park, FL

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$13/hr
4 years experience
At the daycare that I have worked at for 4 years, there were many special needs children. I gained a great deal of experience with autistic children and ADHD children. In college, I am majoring in education and have taken many courses on the education of special needs students.
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Dunedin, FL

3.5(1)
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$5/hr
5 years experience
I am currently in my first year of nursing school in a hospital. I previously attended a university majoring in early childhood education with a minor in special education. I have been babysitting for 5 years now and have watched children between the ages of 1 and 10. The first child I babysat had Down's syndrome and was 6 years...

Douglas Starr S. says "This was a service for a special needs teenager. Ashlyn was intuitive and my daughter liked her. The true compliment."

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Clearwater, FL

5.0(0)
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$13/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I am patient and compassionate and generally work well with special needs children. I have worked with children and young adults who have had varying degrees of autistic spectrum disorders, physical limitations, emotional and behavioral issues including ADHD, critical allergies, and seizure disorders.
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Largo, FL

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello. I am a Watertown resident, near Cushing Square. I am the mother of a 23-year-old son who has learning disabilities. I worked in a university for a long time and had a wonderful career. Now I am free to do what I love. And I love caring for children and babies. I'm patient and kind and can soothe the angriest beast. I...

Emily D. says "Very sweet and was great with my 9 month old! She is a great person and look forward to seeing her again in the future"

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Babysitter/Nanny/Also Worked With Special Needs

Tampa, FL

5.0(1)
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$21/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
meal prep
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!...

Susan H. says "Heather is a very caring responsible person. She is very reliable & enjoys helping children meet and exceed their potentials/milestones. She keeps...

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Oldsmar, FL

5.0(0)
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$13/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello, my name is Lorraine. I have a great deal of experience working with ASD and administering Insulin using a Diabetic Insulin Machine. I enjoy helping people in need. I look forward to assisting you or your loved one.
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Largo, FL

5.0(0)
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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
My name is Helenita G and friends and family call me Helen, 44 year's old. I have 14 year's experience as a caregiver, I am a licensed CNA in the state of Florida. I am very dedicated, reliable and trustworthy worker. I help my patients emotionally, physically active, medication reminders, meal preparation, doctor appointments,...
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Direct Support Professionals

Clearwater, FL

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
I worked with Community Options which is a company that houses and staffs people with intellectual and physical disabilities. We are hired and trained as Direct Support Professionals to aid these people. I have CPR/FIRST AID certification, as well as training in Seizure control and other training in courses based on teaching us...

Ruthie B. says "Tiara is responsible, caring and a kind person to our handicap daughter who is 29 years old. Our daughter has medical and hygiene needs, and Tiara caught...

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Behavior Specialist I/Youth And Family Counselor I

Bradenton, FL

5.0(0)
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$20/hr
10 years experience
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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Special Needs

Safety Harbor, FL

5.0(1)
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$17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have had several years experience working with developmental and physical handicaps. I was an occupational therapist for 32 years and then after retiring from the military I attended medical school and became a Doctor of Osteopath Eldercare specialist in 2015. I came back to Dayton Ohio in May 2016 to care for a family member...

Mimi V. says "There are no words, truly, to express the kindness and aptitude that Kim possesses. However, I will do my best. I hired Kim for a very special task: to...

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Largo, FL

5.0(0)
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$26/hr
10 years experience
I worked as a CNA for 3 years and graduated as an LPN in 2006. The last 15years I have been working in home care. I specialize in Alzheimer's caring, I try to engage each client with mental and physical needs while making sure they are safe and happy.
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Compassionate, Fun And Loving Caregiver

Seminole, FL

5.0(0)
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$20/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I love children and find joy in helping them explore new things, achieve new goals and appreciate the little joys in life. I've taken several classes in college related to early child development, developmental and behavior psychology. In addition to being approved to work as a substitute teacher at Indian Rocks Christian, I've...
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Part Time Caregiver Available

Clearwater, FL

5.0(0)
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$10/hr
10 years experience
My experience with children first is as a mother of college age young man. Prior to that I had years experience babysitting as a teenager, working in my son's family daycare. Working as an assistant teacher in a hospital Child Development center for 2 years. I originally went to college to become a Child Psychiatrist with a...
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  • 60 special needs child care are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $20.02/hr as of January 2026

  • The average star rating for rated special needs child care is 4.5

Recent special needs child care reviews from local parents in Saint Petersburg, FL

Special Needs Child Care in Saint Petersburg, FL are rated 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 13 reviews of the 60 listed special needs child care

Kathy B.

Kathy was a spectacular addition to our family, helping with my wife's care in her late-stages of Dementia. Kathy was professional,...

- Randall C.

Ashlyn T.

This was a service for a special needs teenager. Ashlyn was intuitive and my daughter liked her. The true compliment.

- Douglas Starr S.

Danita M.

Very sweet and was great with my 9 month old! She is a great person and look forward to seeing her again in the future

- Emily D.

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