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29 special needs caregivers are listed in Citra, FL

The average posted rate is $15/hr as of April 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 4 years

Special needs caregivers in Citra, FL

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Janice D.


Citra, FL

$23/hr10 yrs exp

Full-Time Caregiver

5.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a compassionate, courteous, prompt and dependable individual. I have worked in various fields of the medical field for 15+ years. I receive great satisfaction in helping others. I am experienced with senior care and all it entails. I have worked with Alzheimer's and dementia patients. I have worked with G tube feedings, NG...
Janice can also help with: Errands, dementia, hospice services, meal prep, companionship, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CNA

5.0
"Janice was amazing! My mother needed 24x7 care while I went on a business trip. Stay overnight? Yes. Light cooking? Of course. Drive my mom to a doctor appointment? Sure thing. THEN, just before Janice arrived, mom’s blood pressure dropped, and I had to call 911....

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Emmanuel S.


Citra, FL

$13-15/hr4 yrs exp

All my life I have been working, providing care to people either providing customer service or care to the elderly. This is something I enjoy doing and help every one on my path to have a better life.
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Brylee S.


Citra, FL

$13-15/hr2 yrs exp

I have been employed and cared for two special needs people. A 29-year-old who needed assistance with feeding, going to the bathroom, speaking, and transportation. The other person was a 2-year-old with shaken baby syndrome who needed assistance with all of the above, sign language, and walking. I have enjoyed my time as a...
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Brianna M.


Citra, FL

$13-18/hr2 yrs exp

Brianna

Hello, I am a Special Needs Paraprofessional. I have worked with children that are K-5 for 2 years. As well as regularly care for my two nieces and other children. Please let me know if you have any questions. Thank you for your time.
Brianna can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Silvia S.


Ocala, FL

$25/hr3 yrs exp

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hispanic female originally from Colombia raised in Miami. Looking for extra income. caregiver for elderly and special needs. Have a clean background, excellent driver, non smoker and a Christian.
Silvia can also help with: Errands, dementia, light cleaning, meal prep, companionship, live-in home care & more
5.0
"Silvia es muy organizada y honesta. Puede trabajar sola y ajusta su tiempo muy bien."

Luz L.

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Jessica A.


Ocala, FL

$15/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Summer Nanny/Babysitter. Special Needs Paraprofessional. Billingual, Experienced, reliable, fun, loving, healthy, College Educated, Nanny looking for a nice, happy family. I love reading, doing arts and crafts, going for walks, swimming, or any activity your kids like. I try not to use electric devices, unless it's something...
Jessica can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Jessica is the best person you can hire to take care of your kids. She is great with kids. She is not just a nanny, but also becomes a family friend to us. You can totally trust her. My kids love her. We appreciate all the help she has given us. I am a very picky...

Anita P.

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Naicys M.


Ocala, FL

$25/hr3 yrs exp

Daycare Teacher To Babysitter

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I like to work with children from infants to pre-k children (I was a daycare teachers and kindergarten teacher ), I have a lot of patience, I like to teach them art activities and I think that children can learn in a fun way and there is nothing more fun than art. I have previously worked with Children's with special needs, I...
Naicys can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Naicys was great with our kids. She has prior experience caring for multiple toddlers, was very flexible and understanding of our crazy work schedules, prepared home cooked meals for our kids, took them out to places like petting zoos and the springs, dropped off...

Brenna C.

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Buffie S.


Ocala, FL

$18-25/hr10 yrs exp

Retired Mom With A Passion For Helping People Live Their Best Life.

I am looking for a full time position where I can be a great addition to someone's care team. I am the type of person that will go above and beyond to make someone happy and make their life easier. I am not on my phone all the time. I am available M-Fri and most weekends. I spend 1 weekend a month with my adult autistic...
5.0
"I can’t say enough good things about Buffie. Buffie cared for my Mother for the last few months of her life when my Mother was bed ridden and required constant care. She lived in the home and took care of my Mother’s every need. She was gentle, calm, capable and...

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Alexis P.


Ocala, FL

$13-14/hr2 yrs exp

I have always had a passion for offering care and compassion to others. During the school year I work full time with special needs students of the most medically fragile population. I love my job and the joy it brings me interacting with each student everyday, I hope to graduate with my bachelors degree soon and become a special...
Alexis can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, transportation, errands
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Alexis P.


Ocala, FL

$14-19/hr3 yrs exp

Alexis P. Special Education Caregiver

During the school year I work full time with the more severe special needs student population. Every day I am charged with feeding, changing, ambulating, positioning, child engagement, as well as strong skills in regards to G-Tube feeding, seizure awareness and medication administration. I love my job very much as I had an aunt...
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Carolyn P.


Ocala, FL

$16-17/hr6 yrs exp

Love To Do Activities With Kids!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I have babysat and nannied for over 6 years and have volunteer experience at a special needs camp. I absolutely love working with children, and would love to play and engage with them; a great balance of being stern when needed, and also keeping the kiddos happy. I also have a bachelors degree and am currently in dental...
Carolyn can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Brianna G.


Ocala, FL

$20/hr6 yrs exp

Babysitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi I am 23 years old, I am looking for a part or full time job, I have 6 years experience and do have my own car, I also have experience with special needs children and infants, if you have any questions feel free to message me
Brianna can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Angela C.


Ocala, FL

$17-25/hr3 yrs exp

Care Giver - Mental Health

Hi! I'm Angela. I'm a trained Social Worker with my Master Degree. I've worked in mental health fields and psychiatry facilities. I worked primarily with children and adolescents. I am a retired veteran. I have open availability.
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Kristen H.


Ocala, FL

$15/hr8 yrs exp

My name is Kristen. I have a strong background in non-profit work, working with animals, and volunteering. Others have always described my personality as calm, patient, and kind. I am a mom of three boys 8, 7, and 6 years old. I have 8+ years of experience caring for a special needs child which was my job throughout my teen...
Kristen can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Suzanna M.


Ocala, FL

$18-25/hr10 yrs exp

I'd describe my personality as friendly, compassionate & a great listener. I enjoy being around kids as I have five of my own with my last two being twin boys!! I'm looking to earn income by helping families on an ongoing or as needed basis. I started working with kids in my teen years. Parents in the neighborhood would...
Suzanna can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
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Alexis P.


Gainesville, FL

$17-22/hr10 yrs exp

Looking For A Sitter? Look No Further

Hello everyone, my name is Alexis. I have many years of experience working with children and also children with special needs. I have also been in the healthcare field for 20 years. I love doing arts and crafts. Video games and baking. I can also help around the house. Let me help you relax
Alexis can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

CNA

Hello I have worked with kids for 1 year I have worked with special needs children as well. I love nannying it's such a rewarding job. I'm open to interactive activities park helping with homework whatever it may be. I was a maid for a few years so I have no issues cleaning up during the day or helping with household things. If...
Diamond can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
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Livi E.


Ocala, FL

$18-20/hr3 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny With An Array Of Abilities!

I'd describe my personality as adaptable, honest, and nurturing I started working with kids when I was a ski instructor back in 2017. That is where I started to learn how to care for all age ranges, both child and adult, with special needs. In my spare time, I like to focus on my work as a college student studying in...
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Melissa C.


Hawthorne, FL

$13-15/hr10 yrs exp

I have spent many years caring for Alzheimer's patients. I believe I would also enjoy spending time with special needs patients.
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Titiana B.


Ocala, FL

$18/hr10 yrs exp

Always Smile

I have about 14 year experience plus more experience special need children plus my daughter that was a preemie 10 year ago have I can help with Travel and Grocery Shopping any kind errands you need
Titiana can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, grocery shopping
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Citra, FL

Janice D.

5.0

Janice was amazing! My mother needed 24x7 care while I went on a business trip. Stay overnight? Yes. Light cooking? Of course. Drive my mom to a doctor appointment? Sure thing. THEN, just before Janice arrived, mom’s blood pressure dropped, and I had to call 911. My uber was already waiting to take...

- Care member

Silvia S.

5.0

Sylvia was awesome. She is organized, dependable and a very caring person. We were very happy to have her as a caregiver for mom. I reccomend her very highly.

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Jessica A.

5.0

Jessica is the best person you can hire to take care of your kids. She is great with kids. She is not just a nanny, but also becomes a family friend to us. You can totally trust her. My kids love her. We appreciate all the help she has given us. I am a very picky person when it comes to hiring...

- Anita P.

Naicys M.

5.0

Naicys was great with our kids. She has prior experience caring for multiple toddlers, was very flexible and understanding of our crazy work schedules, prepared home cooked meals for our kids, took them out to places like petting zoos and the springs, dropped off and picked up our oldest from...

- Brenna C.

Buffie S.

5.0

I can’t say enough good things about Buffie. Buffie cared for my Mother for the last few months of her life when my Mother was bed ridden and required constant care. She lived in the home and took care of my Mother’s every need. She was gentle, calm, capable and attentive. Buffie spent a lot of...

- Care member

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

Average Rating5.0 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in Citra, FL are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 5 reviews of the 29 listed special needs caregivers.