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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Apopka, FL

The average posted rate is $19/hr as of April 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years

Special needs caregivers in Apopka, FL

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Ashley S.


Apopka, FL

$15-30/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

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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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Bethany F.


Apopka, FL

$20-34/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I am a Mother of three children, 23, 20 and 15. I have had the honor of having 28 years of experience with children, some on and off with our working in ministry throughout the older years. I have worked as a nanny , traveled with families and worked in the nursery at Church. I have also helped with vacation Bible schools,...
Bethany can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Bethany was communicative and very caring with my kids. She worked well with our family and was very flexible in meeting our needs."

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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, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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: Dementia, light cleaning, meal prep, companionship, hospice services, errands & more
Skills:

CPR

CNA

Home Health Aide

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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Francesca D.


Apopka, FL

$25-37/hr10 yrs exp

3.7

(3)

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: Dementia, light cleaning, meal prep, companionship, hospice services, errands & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

5.0
"I have multiple sclerosis and am wheelchair bound. Francesca took excellent care of me for almost 5 years. She prepared all my meals. Helped me in and out of the shower/tub combo so I could shower. She is gentle, patient and caring."

Care member

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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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Israel Z.


Apopka, FL

$16-30/hr2 yrs exp

I'm dedicated to providing compassionate care for individuals with special needs. My experience includes assisting with daily living activities, fostering independence, and creating a supportive and nurturing environment. I believe in treating every individual with dignity and respect, ensuring their physical, emotional, 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...
Cuidar del paciente con respeto ayudar con todas sus necesidades. con todo lo que necesite en el hogar.
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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: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping & 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: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

CNA

Early Education

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Madeline P.


Apopka, FL

$18-50/hr4 yrs exp

Hellooo my name is Madeline and I can't wait to meet you! I started my childcare journey in 2021 when I worked as an early learning educator at a church for about 2 years! Late 2022, a wonderful family reached out and I've been their nanny ever since!! I have experience with all ages from newborn to teen, and I've also worked...
Madeline can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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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: Craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping
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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: Dementia, live-in home care, meal prep, companionship, light cleaning, errands & more
Skills:

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, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Gloria is a truly amazing babysitter and mothers helper. I hired her during my pregnancy for the extra help, she has been nothing but dependable, responsible, loving and helpful. She works from her heart and has always excel my expectations in her duties. She...

Josephine H.

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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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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Apopka, FL

Bethany F.

5.0

Bethany was punctual. Very nice. Great with communication. My boys enjoyed having her babysit them. Will definitely use again.

- Care member

Marilyn F.

5.0

Micky was fantastic with our newborn. We had her come over once a week while I was on maternity leave so I could have a break and boy was it worth it. Micky took great care of our son, put up with our energetic dog who always wanted to be near her and the baby, and even got laundry done whenever the...

- 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.

Francesca D.

5.0

I have multiple sclerosis and am wheelchair bound. Francesca took excellent care of me for almost 5 years. She prepared all my meals. Helped me in and out of the shower/tub combo so I could shower. She is gentle, patient and caring.

- Care member

Gloria I.

5.0

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

- Care member

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

Average Rating4.5 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in Apopka, FL are rated 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 36 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.