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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Apopka, FL

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

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 7 years

Special needs caregivers in Apopka, FL

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Kendra M.


Apopka, FL

$22-25/hr10 yrs exp

Part/ Full Time Special Needs Provider

5.0

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I am a fast learner with a passion for health and child development. I love working with children. I feel it is imperative that they learn to function as independently as possible. I have experience as a Registered Behavioral Technician with 10+ years of child care experience, ranging from typical to neuro-typical children. I...
5.0
"Kendra has been an amazing caregiver for our special needs daughter. She worked with us full time for 8 months. She's dependable, trustworthy, calm , sweet, smart and goes above and beyond. My typical daughter adores her as well. Any family would be lucky to...

Melissa R.

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Ashley S.


Apopka, FL

$15-30/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have been a certified nursing assistant since 2008 I have worked with special needs since 2006. I also have a special needs child. I have two brothers that have disabilities. Working in DD waiver homes. Capable to do meds transferring any physical care needed. I have my certified nursing assistant medication Tech and one Tech...
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Melody L.


Apopka, FL

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, I am Melody and I'm a natural born care provider. I am outgoing, friendly, dependable, honest, super patient and come with over 20 years of hands on experience. I am a trained home health aid and my goal is to provide a safe place where your loved one can thrive and be cared for. I can prepare food, provide...
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Marilyn F.


Apopka, FL

$25-36/hr10 yrs exp

Career Nanny Available Part-Time And Occasional Care-Giving

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have had two babies myself. And I've been employed by three different families to take care of their newborns. I am a sweet , kind, energetic, positive, flexible, can do, punctual Nanny. Available part time, seeking a loving , stable family to become a major part of a team.. Most recently, I have been the primary caregiver for...
Marilyn can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Marilyn is super fun and energetic. She’s attentive to kids’ needs and is able to diffuse stressful situations easily. She’s like a “kid magnetic”. All the kids around her flock to her. She’s gentle and loving, but able to handle disputes between siblings well....

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Shanee T.


Apopka, FL

$18-30/hr8 yrs exp

Senior Care

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have worked with Seniors for over 10 years paid. My experiences are helping them with organizing, bathing, eating, in/out of bed, wheelchairs and Dr. appointments. I have worked for OCPS for seven years with special needs students and have grown to love what I do everyday. I'm passionate about my work because if I can help...
Shanee can also help with: Hospice services, errands, dementia, light cleaning, companionship, meal prep & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

Medical Equipment Experience

5.0
"We hired Shanee to provide care for and help our parents - they are 85+ years old Her duties were: - Light housekeeping - Laundry - Transportation (grocery store, medical appointments etc.) - Companionship Shanee is reliable, punctual and always has a...

Raynald M.

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Kim L.


Apopka, FL

$18-26/hr4 yrs exp

Some Of My Expreince With Special Needs Patients .

I have years of experience working with special needs patients. I have worked with autism spectrum, cerebral palsy, feeding tubes, nebulizers . I also have experience working with deaf children as well as adults , in there homes or private settings.
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Shanee T.


Apopka, FL

$13-20/hr8 yrs exp

I worked for a middle school for seven years in the special needs room. I am very familiar with feeding tubes, bathing, dressing, positioning, lifting, exercise, etc. I am also a home health aide. I am certified in CPR and First Aid and have also worked with Alzheimer's, bipolar and COPD. I love working with the elderly and...
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Lilah R.


Apopka, FL

$20-25/hr3 yrs exp

Nuturing Nanny Looking For A Loving Family

I'm a passionate and nurturing babysitter located in Apopka, FL. With over three years of childcare experience with kids with disabilities/ autism, I'm confident in my ability to create an inspiring, loving, fun environment for your kids. My current rate is $20-25 per hour depending on how many children, light housekeeping,...
48 years old Six years of experience. I am a certified medical assistant and HHA. I have six years of experience with seniors and adults as a care giver and also companion care. Two years of working with children. I like my job because I first took care of my grandparents and now I would like to continue contributing my help to...
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Samuel M.


Apopka, FL

$15/hr

MS/HS Art Teacher Who Can Be Your Babysitter!

-As an art teacher for grades 7-12, I've learned how to supervise, lead, motivate, and have fun with a huge range of kids. -I have a knack for keeping the mood light and funny! -Have a decent amount of experience working with special needs kids! -Able to cook
Samuel can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
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Ashley S.


Apopka, FL

$15-50/hr10 yrs exp

Infant Care Teacher - Certified Nursing Assistant

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I work as an infant care teacher at our place Learning Center. I have a special needs child of my own who is 6 years old who has Down syndrome. I've been a certified nursing assistant for the last 13 years and my CNA is still active CPR certified Med certified wound care certified whatever your child's needs are I am willing to...
Ashley can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

CNA

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Jubilee C.


Apopka, FL

$25-40/hr5 yrs exp

I have always loved kids. My priorities are kindness, safety, and consistency. I have had experience with children with special needs as well. Some hobbies of mine are cooking, working out, reading when I have the time, and hiking. I attend Cornerstone Church and help out with the children there often. I am also a student...
Jubilee can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep
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Fay N.


Apopka, FL

$22/hr10 yrs exp

All Home Care, Special Needs, Alzheimer's Dementia And Developmental Disabilities Care. Appointments

Over the past 14 years, I have worked in an ALF environment, taking care of up to five residents at a time. During this time, I have undergone substantial training and gained experience in various areas, including Ventilator, Hoyer Lift, end-of-life care, providing on-the-job training for new and existing employees, and ordering...
Fay can also help with: Live-in home care, errands, meal prep, dementia, light cleaning, companionship & more
Skills:

CNA

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Francesca D.


Apopka, FL

$25-37/hr10 yrs exp

Hi, I'm Francesca! I started out working with children/adults with special needs for about 10 months, and that was what sparked my interest in care-giving. I worked a variety of other jobs, before it lead me to working with seniors, which I did for about a year. I loved it so much I decided to get educated more about it, &...
Francesca can also help with: Companionship, dementia, hospice services, meal prep, light cleaning, errands & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

Hi! My name is Jessie and I'm a stay-at-home mom to two sweet little girls. I have my bachelor's in Psychology with a minor in Spanish, and my career before having kids was in social work. I am grateful to have gained experience working with families and children of all kinds, including adoptive, foster, refugee, and special...
Skills:

Early Education

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Gloria I.


Ocoee, FL

$13-20/hr6 yrs exp

Part-Time Nanny Available

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Gloria, I'm a grad student in being a midwife and have experience with being a Nanny the past three years. I have 8+ years of experience babysitting and nannying children ranging from one year to teens. My past job was for a family of two girls. I am creative, flexible, and love to be active, have some experience with...
Gloria can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Gloria is compassionate, kind and strong. A great sitter to my three kids. "

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Barbara G.


Orlando, FL

$13-18/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Several years of caring experience in nursing homes, through agencies or private cases CPR/First aid references available on request.
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Lisa F.


Mount Dora, FL

$18-20/hr10 yrs exp

I am a Registered Nurse with NICU pediatric and mother baby experience. As motivated and organized individual I pay attention to detail and the ability to identify problems and resolve them quickly and efficiently while remaining dedicated to delivering compassionate care. I am a mother to two boys. I also have experience with...
Lisa can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Lisa is so caring and genuine with my son. She is a great communicator and we always call her if we need someone! "

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Yolanda A.


Orlando, FL

$16-18/hr4 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi I have 5 years of experience working with special needs kids and adults . I am also a Licensed Nursing Assistant with other credentials .
5.0
"Yolanda was helping me after I had a surgery and needed caregiver. She is an experienced caregiver, attentive to your needs. Will hire her again if needed."

Irina S.

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James H.


Altamonte Springs, FL

$25-30/hr7 yrs exp

Part-Time, As-Needed Childcare Provider

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is James and I am 26 years old. Prior to moving to Florida I worked at an inclusion daycare with children who had varying levels of sensory processing disorder and other delays. I moved to Florida in August of 2017 and did a College Program for 9 months. I worked at a childcare center for kids of cast members for...

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Apopka, FL

Kendra M.

5.0

Kendra has been an amazing caregiver for our special needs daughter. She worked with us full time for 8 months. She's dependable, trustworthy, calm , sweet, smart and goes above and beyond. My typical daughter adores her as well. Any family would be lucky to have her as a caregiver!

- Melissa R.

Marilyn F.

5.0

Mickey is a caring, and patient sitter who consistently provides excellent care for children.

- Care member

Shanee T.

5.0

We hired Shanee to provide care for and help our parents - they are 85+ years old Her duties were: - Light housekeeping - Laundry - Transportation (grocery store, medical appointments etc.) - Companionship Shanee is reliable, punctual and always has a positive and friendly attitude. We...

- Raynald M.

Gloria I.

5.0

Gloria is compassionate, kind and strong. A great sitter to my three kids.

- Care member

Lisa F.

5.0

Lisa is so caring and genuine with my son. She is a great communicator and we always call her if we need someone!

- Care member

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Ratings for Apopka, FL special needs caregivers listed on Care.com

Average Rating5.0 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in Apopka, FL are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 24 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.