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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Auburndale, FL

The average rate is $16/hr as of November 2024

The average years of experience for special needs caregivers is 3 years

Special needs caregivers in Auburndale, FL

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Christine C.


Winter Haven, FL

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Family Home Caregiver

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I am a dependable and hard working individual who can care for all ages groups. I have worked in various health facilities and child care work settings. I've worked with children with special needs, developmentally disabled to elderly care. I have also worked in home care for many years as well as a CNA/caregiver-Respite &...
Christine can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CNA

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Alisha H.


Lakeland, FL

$15/hr7 yrs exp

Aye, Aye, Captain!

5.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Alisha. I am a dedicated and experienced sitter/helper for errands, pets, senior care, special needs, infants, toddlers, children, and teenagers, with years of experience providing professional services. I am a nurturing, compassionate, and reasonably firm & resolute individual who enjoys helping you and your...
Alisha can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CNA

5.0
"Alisha was an absolute pleasure to coordinate and work with. I hired her while on vacation. My son said she played with her, was nice to her and loved her. Friendly and professional. I am happy to be a reference. Thanks for much needed mommy time."

Latasha M.

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Tracey B.


Haines City, FL

$10-25/hr10 yrs exp

Local And Experienced Caregiver Available

20 years in health care. I specialize in Special needs care and elderly care. I have great communication skills, dependable and trustworthy. I also do light house keeping and meal preparations.
Tracey can also help with: Home modification, hospice services, personal care, respite care, live-in home care, dementia & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

CPR

Wound Care

5.0
"Working with Tracey, I was able to get to know her as a caring person with a wise soul and calm demeanor. Her work ethic is where she really shines. That is why when my Aunt needed help with her elderly mother, I first thought of Tracey. She could be trusted to...

Melissa D.

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Marie R.


Lakeland, FL

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny

I am an Early Childhood Education major with more than 18 years experience, with a speciality area of Children With Special Needs ( Autism, Down Syndrome, Spina Bifida.....). I have been trained to feed children with G tubes. I have 15 +years of providing care for newborns and toddlers. I love fostering long relationships with...
Marie can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Marie is a kind and patient caregiver "

Care member

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Lindy Z.


Lakeland, FL

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver Available

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I worked for comfort keepers for a year and received many credentials while there. I have experience with special needs and I can supply references if needed.
Lindy can also help with: Dementia, personal care
5.0
"Lindy is amazing! My mother has dementia and Lindy takes care of her 3 nights/weekly. She assists with her showers, dressing, grooming, and dental hygiene. She even gives her foot rubs! My mother and the staff at her Assisted Living Facility love her. She has also...

Kimberly M.

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Danielle T.


Davenport, FL

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Mama And Outdoors Lover!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have 15 years of hands on experience and am a mama myself! I can help with cleaning the house, meal preparation, laundry, errands and pets! I love to take kiddos to museums, the zoo, and lots of outdoor fun. Extremely detail oriented, safe, and attentive. Being a mama, I want the best for your babies just like I would my own!...
Danielle can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"We couldn't say enough great things about her! We have a now 3 year old (he was 2 months when Danielle started) and a 5 year old along with two rowdy pups. When I first went back to work I was nerve wrecked, and she was our first nanny. But she would text so many...

Melanie M.

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Andrea S.


Plant City, FL

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Babysitter/Nanny

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

I have been an on-call babysitter and nanny to special needs children for the past 5 years. I am a mother of two boys myself. I have a 9-year-old autistic boy and a baby. I work from home, so I can adjust my schedule as needed.
Andrea can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

CNA

Special Needs Care

5.0
"The kids loved spending the day with her and her son. She sent text to update how they were doing and pictures of them having fun. I would use her again."

Robbie P.

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Victoria M.


Lakeland, FL

$15-30/hr1 yrs exp

Certified Nursing Assistant

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi my name is Victoria! I am 24 years old and from Lakeland. I have worked over 500+ hours as a certified nursing assistant through UF Health. I graduated with my bachelors degree in Health Science from UF in 2022. I have spent a lot of time working with dementia and Alzheimer's patients through my work at an adult daycare...
Victoria can also help with: Dementia, companionship, meal prep, errands, hospice services, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

CNA

5.0
"Victoria helped us out for just a short time, but we had a great experience with her. She's knowledgeable, kind, and flexible."

Wilma D.

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Angela C.


Davenport, FL

$25-30/hr6 yrs exp

Hi There, I have experience with a plethora of different types of children. Most had special needs including Cerebral Palsy, Autism and Down syndrome. I have taken care of kids with learning disabilities as well. The last 2 families I was with had me travel with them to help with the infants and son with autism. I've worked...
5.0
"Super helpful with fixing up our kitchen and made it more functional while watching the kids !"

Mary L.

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Hope R.


Bartow, FL

$10-15/hr

Special Needs Provider

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have not had any professional experience with special needs children or adults. Elementary school through High School there were all sorts of activities and clubs focused on special needs children that I was apart of. This is cleaning doing crafts, activities, tutoring, and sports.
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Julia M.


Kissimmee, FL

$25/hr12 yrs exp

Organized & Fun Babysitter!

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

As a nurturing and experienced childcare provider, I'm passionate about fostering the development of children's minds and bodies. With over a decade of experience, I've acquired the skills and knowledge necessary to provide a safe, fun, and stimulating environment for children. My friendly and approachable personality helps me...
Julia can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Julia was great with our kids during our Florida vacation! She showed up on time, the kids loved her, and we would definitely reach out to her again when coming back to visit. She's also familiar with the events, parks, activities, etc. in the area and has some...

Jen R.

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Michaelle C.


Davenport, FL

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

I am a Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) with 10+years experience senior care, special needs care, Demetia care and more. I am a Compassionate, Caring, Loving. Available 24/7.
Michaelle can also help with: Live-in home care, visiting physician, personal care, dementia
Skills:

CNA

5.0
"Strongest recommendation for Mica who worked in our home for 1.5 years helping our two 90-year-old moms (one mobile, one bedridden). Oustanding general behavior: o Always on time and doesn't ask for time off; o Trustworthy with everything (e.g., personal...

Leigh R.

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Savannah D.


Davenport, FL

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Savannah- Kind & Patient Nanny

4.2

(5)

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Nanny for 5+ years, with over 10 years experience providing unparalleled child care with a focus on interactive learning. Teacher of ABCs, 123s, and all the in betweens. Kind, loving, caring, energetic, creative, & playful. Long term experience with twins, newborn-teens, special needs, groups of children, overnight, long &...
Savannah can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Savannah is the sweetest, most caring person I've ever met. She treats every child as if they were her own, and loves every moment she gets to spend with them. Simply, SHE'S THE BEST!"

Dillon T.

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Allison D.


Lake Wales, FL

$16-32/hr8 yrs exp

Energy Filled Joy Giver

Caring for children has always come naturally to me but now, with a certification as a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) for 5+ years, my skills in empathy, organization, communication, discipline, receptivity, and working with a plethora of students and clients who may be on the Autism spectrum or have other special needs...
Allison can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"- Service is great, she takes care of my kids on time and was never late. - I think her overall professionalism is great, and I also think it's really awesome to see sometime her age be as mature as she is. - Highly recommend her to anyone who is looking...

Charlie G.

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Joy R.


Davenport, FL

$18-25/hr8 yrs exp

Part-Time Sitter And Caregiver

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

Hi there! I would love to help you take care of your children! I have experience in after school care, homework help and errands. I also have experience with taking care of babies and toddlers. I recently have been employed on a part-time basis for pick up after school until parents come home. I have almost 10 yrs experience. My...
Joy can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Excellent caregiver for our four month old, looking forward to working with her again!!"

Andria H.

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Lisa U.


Davenport, FL

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny/Teacher With Behavioral Needs Background (and I'm Lots Of Fun To Be Around, Too)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have 10+ years of experience working with children of all ages, backgrounds and educational needs. I was a classroom teacher, did behavioral therapy with children who had autism and other special needs. In addition, I am currently a Private Nanny for a family with 2 children, one of whom has multiple disabilities (physical and...
Lisa can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Lisa was available on short notice, responded quickly, showed up a little early and did a great job with our 15 month old little girl!"

Kristin S.

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Taylor S.


Plant City, FL

$15-20/hr8 yrs exp

Babysitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a college student seeking employment on a part-time/occasional need basis. I have experience with newborns up to age 12. My brother, being 10 years younger than me, has given me much experience of interacting and watching over children of many ages. My numerous nanny jobs have included tasks such as school pick-up,...
Taylor can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision
5.0
"Taylor interviewed with us and babysat our 7 month old baby for 1/2 day. She was great and kept her on schedule. Also showed up on time. Highly recommend."

Sangita L.

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Aida R.


Davenport, FL

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have 10 year of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping , Crafts Drop off and pick up. I have experienced with special needs kids I've worked with special needs kids for the past seven years. I have an excellent driving record I have a CDL class B. I drove school buses for 10 years and as a part-time I also hand to care...
Aida can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"My son and our family loves Aida! She doesn't just "watch" our 1 year old which I love. She teaches him, she meal preps and she literally gets on the floor and roll around with him. When Aida started working with him he didn't know many words. He can now recognize...

Claudina T.

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Courtney S.


Davenport, FL

$25-36/hr10 yrs exp

Interactive Baby Sitter!

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hey everyone! I have been baby sitting children of friends and family members since I was about 10 years old. I am experienced baby sitting children from new born stages up to teenagers. I love to get the kids outside and playing, or if weather does not allow, inside playing with toys and arts and crafts... anything productive....
Courtney can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Courtney is extremely reliable and dependable. Regarding children, teens, special needs, and infants. I have worked with her for years and adore her because she is the type of individual who I have trusted around my family for multiple years. She has her own...

Caitlin S.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Auburndale, FL

Alisha H.

5.0

Alisha was an absolute pleasure to coordinate and work with. I hired her while on vacation. My son said she played with her, was nice to her and loved her. Friendly and professional. I am happy to be a reference. Thanks for much needed mommy time.

- Latasha M.

Tracey B.

5.0

Working with Tracey, I was able to get to know her as a caring person with a wise soul and calm demeanor. Her work ethic is where she really shines. That is why when my Aunt needed help with her elderly mother, I first thought of Tracey. She could be trusted to complete requested care with...

- Melissa D.

Marie R.

5.0

Very thoughtful of my children's needs. She is compassionate and understanding.

- Care member

Lindy Z.

5.0

Lindy is amazing! My mother has dementia and Lindy takes care of her 3 nights/weekly. She assists with her showers, dressing, grooming, and dental hygiene. She even gives her foot rubs! My mother and the staff at her Assisted Living Facility love her. She has also provided transportation for my...

- Kimberly M.

Danielle T.

5.0

We couldn't say enough great things about her! We have a now 3 year old (he was 2 months when Danielle started) and a 5 year old along with two rowdy pups. When I first went back to work I was nerve wrecked, and she was our first nanny. But she would text so many photo's throughout the day without...

- Melanie M.

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