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

28 special needs caregivers are listed in Crystal River, FL

The average posted rate is $13/hr as of December 2024

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 7 years

Special needs caregivers in Crystal River, FL

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Victoria W.


Crystal River, FL

$15/hr5 yrs exp

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5.0

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Hey families! I have 5+ years experience working with children of all ages starting from 6 weeks old. I also have professional certifications in childcare & youth development, as well as experience with children and teens with special needs. Message me if you're interested!
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Victoria did an amazing job with my 2 and 5 year old. She was so kind, they said she played games with them and watched movies. I love that she was very interactive with my children. I would one hundred percent recommend her. She made me feel very safe leaving my...

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Taysia H.


Lecanto, FL

$22-25/hr10 yrs exp

DATE NIGHT/ Residential Monthly Cleanings

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

Experienced with newborn and infant care all the way up to teens. I love meet and great interviews for date nights or cleanings to share my childcare/ cleaning stories. I have a love for teaching developmental milestones and cleaning homes. My schedule is currently filling up but I have a few openings a month! I have over 15...
Taysia can also help with: Grocery shopping, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Taysia was a great babysitter for us and our kids loved her ! She played outside with them and took great care of them also cleaned up after them and had them already put to sleep by the time we came back from our date night. She was very honest and friendly....

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Taysia H.


Lecanto, FL

$20-30/hr5 yrs exp

Nurturing And Experienced Caregiver

I have over 15 years of experience working with children and some of those experiences were involving specials needs. I have worked with cancer patients and with a variety of children with sensory disorders or Autistic. I can handle stressful situations with a calm and nurturing demeanor. I am very patient and I listen and...
5.0
"Taysia helped my family, I had help with remembering how to operate my computer and phone. She is great with collecting eggs off my farm, mowing and feeding my animals. I have a pool that she also helped me clean when it's needs to be vacuumed. She is a hard worker...

Lonnie H.

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Theresa B.


Beverly Hills, FL

$15/hr10 yrs exp

Let's Be The Best We Can Be!

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have 10+ years of experience, with personal references. I have experience with special needs children from deaf to nonverbal level 3 autistic. My whole goal is to provide a fun and safe environment for your family. I'm available afternoons and all day on the weekends.
Theresa can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Jessie M.


Lecanto, FL

$14-19/hr2 yrs exp

Very Energetic And Helpful

I have 2 years of experience. I can help with Swimming Supervision and Cooking/Meal Preparation as well as other things. I have worked with special needs children as well.
Jessie can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Julie B.


Dunnellon, FL

$20/hr1 yrs exp

Former Homeschool Mom

I am the mother of two grown children, one of whom has special needs. I homeschooled both of my children as well as taught other children in our homeschool group and church. I have a degree in engineering, but chose to stay home once we had children.
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Bianca M.


Homosassa, FL

$10-20/hr1 yrs exp

In order to become a substitute teacher, in my county, I had to go though a brief special needs training. As a sub, I have worked for my county's special needs school, CREST. I have worked with emotionally and behaviorally disturbed children. I also have experience working with the mentally challenged, and autistic students at...
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Wendy K.


Dunnellon, FL

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Companion

I have about 12 years' experience. My late husband and I worked for a very prominent family taking care of their home and property. I was InCharge of taking care of their home and special need. The most recent was taking care of a senior couple helping with cooking, cleaning, errands doctors' appointments, playing cards,...
Wendy can also help with: Personal care, companionship
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Tara S.


Dunnellon, FL

$12-17/hr10 yrs exp

Tara L. S.

Attentive, alert and amiable hardworking caregiver available for work. I've spent the last 5 years working for an Adventist doctor with Ischemia and his adult D. S. Autistic daughter. I love what I do and am an addition to any situation. I also practice wellness and am an insured certified yoga teacher. Incredible chef and cook...
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Ann S.


Lecanto, FL

$10-15/hr3 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'm passionate about childcare, and I have five years of experience caring for children of all ages. I have a natural ability to connect with children and create a safe, nurturing, and fun environment for them. I am patient, calm, and creative, and I love playing games with children, both indoors and outdoors. I believe that...
Ann can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

Renee L.


Dunnellon, FL

$15/hr10 yrs exp

Retired Teacher

Hi, I have worked for children throughout my working career I worked for the state of Maine for 15 years as a Therapeutic Foster parent and also was an Adoptive and Foster parent trainer for five years. These jobs required me to have specialized training in behaviors, child development, and sensory regulations. I enjoyed this...
Renee can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Twyla R.


Dunnellon, FL

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny With Open Availability

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I'm a mother of 3 grown children who also raised her step daughter. I have more than 30 yrs of experience with children, have cared for multiples, sick children, & children with special needs. I previously had my own licensed home daycare on a military base, am a former substitute teacher, & have many references I can...
Twyla can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"I've known twyla for many years. She has a big heart and very compassionate with people. "

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Jessie H.


Dunnellon, FL

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Loving Caregiver For You

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Jessica and I have about 20 years of experience in caring for those with special needs in their homes and in group home settings, as well as in a school setting. I am experienced in almost all areas of care and enjoy bringing a smile to other's faces.
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Yukako W.


Dunnellon, FL

$20/hr6 yrs exp

I Worked At Daycare, After School For Special Needs In Japan, And I Was Au Pair In The US.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

- experiences with twin babies, newborns, and more - speak Japanese and English I'd describe my personality as patient, passionate and hardworking. I like working with kids because I love sharing happiness that they try something new and figure it out. I'm looking for a job that is full-time either part-time. I have...
Yukako can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Great care and engagement with our child! Reliable, trustworthy, and friendly."

Karen C.

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Ivanna J.


Hernando, FL

$10-20/hr2 yrs exp

Special Needs Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Ivanna and I love working with children. I have been babysitting for the past 6 years and studied Early Childhood Education in high school. I have experience working with children with special needs. I completed my PCA/CNA certifications from WTC and am CPR certified. If you are looking for someone that will actually...
5.0
"Fabulous! Can not say enough good things about Ivanna!! "

John H.

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Ivanna J.


Hernando, FL

$22/hr6 yrs exp

Babysitter/Nanny

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

My name is Ivanna and I love working with children. I have been babysitting for the past 11 years and studied Early Childhood Education in high school. I have experience working with children with special needs. I completed my PCA/CNA certifications from WTC and am CPR certified. If you are looking for someone that will actually...
Ivanna can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

My name is Mariley P. I'm 41 years old , I live in Hernando county. I'm a caregiver HHA for 11 years , I have experience with autism clients , Down syndrome, special needs ADHD , also I help them with personal care , shopping, doctors appointment, companion , I'm a Register behavior assistant, & I work with developmental...
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Denise M.


Homosassa, FL

$10-20/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver For The Summer

I have worked in the school system for 22 years and most recently ESE and special needs students. I would love to work with your angel over the summer. I am CPR certified and YMHFA. I believe children are our future and need someone to help them proceed on the right path. Thank you for the consideration.
Denise can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Ashley S.


Homosassa, FL

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have 15 years experience in senior health care with Alzheimer and dementia, also special needs. Job duties I performed, physical therapy, wound care, bathing, medication management , daily charting medical care and all your ADL . I have references to back my work. I am certified in CPR, AED, first aid a med tech certification....
Ashley can also help with: Home modification, dementia, hospice services, companionship, errands, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CNA

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Crystal River, FL

Victoria W.

5.0

Victoria did an amazing job with my 2 and 5 year old. She was so kind, they said she played games with them and watched movies. I love that she was very interactive with my children. I would one hundred percent recommend her. She made me feel very safe leaving my children in her hands.

- Care member

Taysia H.

5.0

Taysia was a great babysitter for us and our kids loved her ! She played outside with them and took great care of them also cleaned up after them and had them already put to sleep by the time we came back from our date night. She was very honest and friendly. Definitely would recommend her!

- Care member

Taysia H.

5.0

Taysia helped my family, I had help with remembering how to operate my computer and phone. She is great with collecting eggs off my farm, mowing and feeding my animals. I have a pool that she also helped me clean when it's needs to be vacuumed. She is a hard worker and I appreciate the help that I...

- Lonnie H.

Twyla R.

5.0

I've known twyla for many years. She has a big heart and very compassionate with people.

- Care member

Yukako W.

5.0

Great care and engagement with our child! Reliable, trustworthy, and friendly.

- Karen C.

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