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Special needs caregivers in Cocoa Beach, FL

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Kari J.


Cocoa Beach, FL

$13-20/hr2 yrs exp

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Hi! I recently moved to Mooresville and would love to continue my experience with childcare! I fell in love with childcare by being a nanny to my 6-year-old nephew with autism for two years! I am experienced with remote learning! I have a reliable suv! I am patient and will educate, have fun and love your children! I would love...
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Cierra S.


Cocoa Beach, FL

$13-18/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter As Needed

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I love children and pets. I am great with both younger and older children. I have babysat since I was 13 years old and have continued to through the years. I have experience in babysitting children with special needs. I am CPR/First Aid/AED certified. I feel that I am fully capable to handle any situation that is thrown my way...
Cierra can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Michelle S.


Melbourne, FL

$20-50/hr10 yrs exp

A Little About Me

4.7

(12)

Hired by 15 families in your neighborhood

Experience with children around different countries. Trustful, honest, hard working and reliable. College degree, CPR trained, clean background check, ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis) knowledge and very experienced with childrem with special needs. COVID vaccinated.
Michelle can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Michelle is such an amazing babysitter for my son! She entertains him playing games, teaching different languages, etc... I've changed many babysitters but Michelle she our number 1!!"

Stefania B.

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Kelley W.


Merritt Island, FL

$19/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time Fun Loving Nanny

Hired by 19 families in your neighborhood

Hello I'm 55I've been happily employed the last 11yrs as a private nanny in Indiana & Florida. Helping family's full time, overnights , & with date nights . I really enjoy doing arts & crafts , games, puzzles , science experiments, cooking , reading, outside activities, as well finding fun things to do/ explore in the community...
Kelley can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"This babysitter is a gem! She is very nice, professional, fun, happy and kind lady. Our 11 month baby enjoyed time with her a lot. We will call her again for sure! "

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Cassidy G.


Melbourne, FL

$20/hr9 yrs exp

Provides Excellent Care For Children Of All Ages

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hey! My name is Cassidy and I'm a college student online at Seminole State. I have a golden retriever and enjoy outdoor activities. I have 4 years experience working at a daycare, 3 years experience as a live-in nanny, and experience with special needs children.
Cassidy can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Cassidy took care of my 8-month-old daughter (scheduled randomly through this app which I never do) and my only complaint is that our schedules didn’t align for her to become our permanent part-time nanny! She is as warm & friendly as she appears in her photo & a...

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I worked as a substitute teacher with children of varying exceptionalities for many years in Virginia and Florida. I have worked as an instructional assistant in Brevard County for 5 years. I work well and enjoy working with children with special needs. I do work school hours but have some evenings and weekends open for care.
Kelley can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Brandy P.


Cape Canaveral, FL

$20-50/hr15 yrs exp

Looking For Special Family That Needs Help.

Hi everyone, my name is Brandy and I have been working with children and young adults with disabilities since I was about 10. My best friend in middle school was named Stewart. Stewart had CP and loved UTZ plain potato chips. I would spend my lunchtime feeding him happily. My mother taught students on the spectrum and I began...
My passion stems from my rewarding experiences in previous babysitting roles, where I discovered my knack for supporting families and providing reliable childcare. Recently married, I'm excited about the prospect of having my own children in the future. My approach to childcare is centered around patience, creativity, and...
Simone can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Stella Q.


Melbourne, FL

$15-30/hr7 yrs exp

Reliable And Loving Caretaker And Tutor

Hello my name is Stella and I am a responsible and loving caregiver. I have my bachelor's degree from the University of Central Florida with a focus of becoming a Speech-Language Pathologist. I have worked myself up to working with many different families who have children with special needs. I have experience tutoring/daycare...
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Kutana A.


Patrick AFB, FL

$15/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver

With over a decade of experience as an LPN, I have had the privilege of caring for individuals with diverse medical and developmental needs. My passion for special needs care stems from a deep commitment to providing compassionate, individualized support to those who require extra attention and advocacy. Whether assisting...
Kutana can also help with: Dementia, light cleaning, errands, hospice services, respite care, personal care & more
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

I have worked as a substitute teacher and an instructional assistant with many different types of special needs from Pre-K up through middle school. Working with people with special needs is something that I enjoy. I have a child with high functioning autism.
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Summer M.


Melbourne, FL

$13-15/hr4 yrs exp

Fun Sitter And Could Be Tutor!

Hi! I am a recent graduate from Florida Atlantic University, where I studied Marine Science and Oceanography. I have four years of experience babysitting for a special needs child, which have been some of the most fulfilling moments of my life. In addition to this, I have experience babysitting children ranging from ages 2-12....
Summer can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Skylar O.


Melbourne, FL

$15-18/hr4 yrs exp

Happy Kids Happy Life

1.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Skylar I live in Port St John and I'm a military wife. I have worked at Crosspoint academy for a year and at childcare center of Destin Baptist before moving back home to Brevard last year. I am safe sleep certified and almost done with my 45 hours of training I have nannies for a mom of three 5 days a week I have...
Skylar can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

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Amanda R.


Cocoa, FL

$13-15/hr2 yrs exp

Nanny

I have cared for a 6-year-old boy with autism for 2 years. Every child deserves someone who cares for them and sees what is special inside of them. I'm currently in nursing school.
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Kutana A.


Patrick AFB, FL

$15/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver/LPN | Breastfeeding Support | Special Education Experience | Doula-in-Training

With over a decade of experience as an LPN, I have had the privilege of caring for individuals with diverse medical and developmental needs. My passion for special needs care stems from a deep commitment to providing compassionate, individualized support to those who require extra attention and advocacy. Whether assisting...
Kutana can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CNA

CPR

First Aid

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Skylar O.


Melbourne, FL

$14-19/hr1 yrs exp

Hi my name is Skylar and I live in Crestview Fl. I have not had direct specific schooling for special needs children but I have professionally worked with kids with disabilities in daycares and in high school. I did the helping hands (buddy program) class where for one period a day I would go hang out with my buddies in the...
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Genesis R.


Melbourne, FL

$13-20/hr9 yrs exp

Reliable Care Giver

My name is Genesis. I am a 32-year-old certified medical assistant. I have 2 wonderful children, one of which is special-needs, so I do have some background in that. I am a smart and trustworthy hard worker who does have availability as soon as I drop the kids off from school all the way until my children need to be picked up. I...
Genesis can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

Hi my name is Cat and I love kids and have great working with kids for 10-13 years. I have 13 nieces and nephews so I'm always helping out with them. I also have 8 years of working with kids who have special needs at a school district. I am first aide and CPR certified and I am also a certified nurse assistant.
Catherine can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CNA

CPR

First Aid

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Kellie E.


Merritt Island, FL

$40/hr10 yrs exp

Eperienced Special Education Teacher & Compassionate Nanny

With a heart dedicated to fostering growth and nurturing potential, I bring over a decade of enriching experience as a Special Education Teacher coupled with two decades of compassionate care as a trusted nanny. My journey in the realm of education and childcare has been marked by unwavering dedication, profound empathy, and a...
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Ashley K.


Melbourne, FL

$15-25/hr6 yrs exp

Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hey there! My name is Ashley and I have been a caregiver for seven years. I have worked with people of all ages, from developmental and intellectual disabilities to caring for the elderly with Alzheimer's and dementia, to most recently, spinal cord injury. I take pride in my upbeat positive and outgoing personality as well as my...
5.0
"We hired Ashley last minute , she was good at communicating with us and helping watch or 2 1/2 year old daughter . Our daughter doesn't like many people but took a liking to Ashley very quickly not even a whine or cry when we left! She did an awesome job and even...

Jose L.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Cocoa Beach, FL

Michelle S.

5.0

Michelle was great with our kids. Great communication and always punctual. Would hire again!

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Kelley W.

5.0

Kelley has been amazing- she is the first person outside of our families that we’ve had watch our son and we could not have ended up with anyone better. I work from home so I get to overhear them playing as I work and it has been such a relief to know that he is having a great time while I get to...

- Care member

Cassidy G.

5.0

Cassidy took care of my 8-month-old daughter (scheduled randomly through this app which I never do) and my only complaint is that our schedules didn’t align for her to become our permanent part-time nanny! She is as warm & friendly as she appears in her photo & a great communicator. I honestly...

- Care member

Ashley K.

5.0

We hired Ashley last minute , she was good at communicating with us and helping watch or 2 1/2 year old daughter . Our daughter doesn't like many people but took a liking to Ashley very quickly not even a whine or cry when we left! She did an awesome job and even did some dishes we didn't even ask...

- Jose L.

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