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Find special needs caregivers in Bartow, FL that you’ll love

60 special needs caregivers are listed in Bartow, FL

The average posted rate is $16/hr as of February 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 7 years

Special needs caregivers in Bartow, FL

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Hope R.


Bartow, FL

$10-15/hr

Special Needs Provider

5.0

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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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Jeanette S.


Bartow, FL

$16-21/hr10 yrs exp

Certified Nursing Assistant

To whom it may concern, Im a certified nursing assistant and have over 24 years experience working in hospitals, day cares, nursing homes and private care. I have worked with all kinds of patients from different backgrounds. If you would like to contact me and discuss care options for your loved one, please feel free to reach...
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Karyn S.


Bartow, FL

$23/hr10 yrs exp

Mother Of 3

I have 1 teenage son and 2 adult special needs children. I have been a caregiver for persons with special needs and the elderly population. I worked for the school system, the hospital, and was a Social Service Director prior to beginning my Master's degree in 2023
Karyn can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

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Farrah L.


Bartow, FL

$15-25/hr5 yrs exp

Experienced Child Care With Exceptional Compassion

I am a single mother of 2 who works in a school setting as well. I have experience with special needs and I also have a passion for caring for elderly and children. Caring for others and kindness are my specialty. I am able to handle alot of stress with calmness and ease.
Farrah can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Karyn S.


Bartow, FL

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Care Giver

I have 2 special needs adult children, care giving for parent who passed with Parkinsons/Dementia, worked in mental health at Lakeland Regional and was a Social Service Director prior to starting Master's degree-currently. CNA certification and prefers equipment for lifting if needed.
Karyn can also help with: Meal prep, hospice services, light cleaning, dementia, respite care
Skills:

CNA

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Jessica B.


Winter Haven, FL

$14-19/hr2 yrs exp

Special Needs And Child Care

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello Family! My name is Jessica I'm 32years old and have done so much in life. I'm a wife of 13 years mom of 4 boys (16, 13, 9, and 6). I have done home health care, licensed cosmetologist, and day care worker. I also cared for a boy for 2 years who was autistic. I would love to meet with you and your family to find out if we...
5.0
"She was so great with my kids they asked when she was coming back! Super friendly, kind, caring, and all the great qualities I was looking for in a caregiver for my kiddos! She's a keeper!!!"

Mandy W.

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Alexus R.


Winter Haven, FL

$13/hr1 yrs exp

About Me!

Hi! I'm Alexus! I'm 18 and i'm from Winter Haven FL. I've worked with many kids with ages ranging from 6mo-12yrs+. I've also had much experience with special needs and i'm currently working in a group home as needed caring for those with special needs. This all started when I started to babysit my own siblings. Eventually my...
Alexus can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

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Spencer H.


Eagle Lake, FL

$18/hr3 yrs exp

Babysitter/Nanny

Hi, I'm Spencer! Need a night out? A break from the kids? Or maybe there's just too much to get done and no one to watch the little ones? That's what I'm here for. I've helped care for kids my entire life. It makes me happy to know that there are kids getting the time and care they need! I have experience taking care of...
Spencer can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Amanda S.


Eagle Lake, FL

$18-25/hr8 yrs exp

I have worked in the medical field for 8 years. I've worked in a couple group homes with men and women who have intellectual disabilities. I'm familiar with hoyer lifts. I have a lot of patience. I'm very understanding. And plenty of references if needed.
I have extensive experience with child care and special needs and am compassionate, patient, and eager to help as much as possible!
30 years of experience with childcare. Experience with deaf and autistic children. working with autism children I realize many of them do not like to speak, they prefer to sign, so I am fluent in sign language.
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Jessica S.


Winter Haven, FL

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Full-Time Babysitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Jessica. I am currently a nanny for a 1. 5-year-old in Lakeland whose parents work from home. I live in Winter Haven. I have been with my current nanny position since he was 3 months old and he is recently going to be graduating into daycare as he would love to be around other kids. I'm looking for something to...
Jessica can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Audra F.


Winter Haven, FL

$17/hr5 yrs exp

Outgoing, Mature, Christian Caregiver

I am a wife and mom of 4. I have experience in pediatric special needs care (trach care, feeding tube, heart monitor, oxygen, etc) I have held paid positions in elderly care as well as caring for my own parents before they passed away. I have worked as a pharmacy technician and am comfortable with medication prep. I am looking...
Audra can also help with: Respite care, hospice services, meal prep, errands, light cleaning, personal care & more
Skills:

CPR

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Tracey B.


Haines City, FL

$25-35/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, live-in home care, personal care, respite care, dementia, hospice services & 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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Kelly P.


Winter Haven, FL

$18/hr3 yrs exp

Helping Others Brings Me Happiness

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have 3+ years of paid experience with senior caregiver employment; and many more years paid experience as a private Nanny for newborn & up. 23 years experience as a mother of 4 children ages 14-23; one with special needs. I can assist within a variety of areas. I have a full government background check current as of January...
Kelly can also help with: Errands, companionship, personal care, meal prep, mobility assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Kelley has been great with both my parents. She jumped right in and has been helpful with providing respite for my dad and getting my mom comfortable with someone new. Thank you"

Kailey M.

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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: Meal prep, companionship, hospice services, dementia, light cleaning, errands & 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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Callahan G.


Lakeland, FL

$13-15/hr10 yrs exp

Summer Camp Counselor Who Misses Hanging Out With Kiddos!

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have been babysitting families in my hometown since I was 11 years-old and I have been a camp counselor at Covenant Harbor Bible Camp for the past four summers. I have also worked with children with special needs as a volunteer at Easterseals in Chicago, Illinois. I hope to create long-term relationships with families. My...
Callahan can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
5.0
"Callie is the best! So sweet with our little man. Genuinely caring and kindhearted. Very helpful around the house. An absolute joy to work with. We feel incredibly blessed to have met her."

Maria S.

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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: Meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Allison is a very kind and knowledgeable woman with a a lot of experience with kiddos! "

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Nicole P.


Winter Haven, FL

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Fun And Loving Mom

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have 10+ years of experience with children of all ages from 0-15 years old. I have a 7-year-old daughter that is in first grade. I have experience working with children and teens that are special needs. I have a reliable transportation with up to 7 seats in my SUV along with infant to toddler car seats including boosters. I...
Nicole can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Nicole was so kind and patient with our children, even when they became unruly, she kept her head level and made appropriate decisions. She kept in touch with us and we felt so happy having her watch our Littles while we were on a date. Definitely will hire again"

Samantha D.

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Hannah T.


Lakeland, FL

$13-25/hr8 yrs exp

Fun, Caring And Hardworking Babysitter

My name is Hannah and I am 26 years old. As the second eldest of five children taking care of all aged children is innate for me. I have babysat for families from 1 child to 5 children, aging from 1-16 years old. Over the course of my high school life, I was a "regular" sitter for 8 different families. One of the little boys I...
Hannah can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"We used Hannah in July while visiting Orange Beach. Our kids loved her and she seemed to enjoy them as well. We would happily hire her again."

Jennifer G.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Bartow, FL

Jessica B.

5.0

She was so great with my kids they asked when she was coming back! Super friendly, kind, caring, and all the great qualities I was looking for in a caregiver for my kiddos! She's a keeper!!!

- Mandy W.

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.

Kelly P.

5.0

Kelley has been great with both my parents. She jumped right in and has been helpful with providing respite for my dad and getting my mom comfortable with someone new. Thank you

- Kailey M.

Victoria M.

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.

Callahan G.

5.0

Callie is the best! So sweet with our little man. Genuinely caring and kindhearted. Very helpful around the house. An absolute joy to work with. We feel incredibly blessed to have met her.

- Maria S.

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