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30 special needs caregivers are listed in Destin, FL

The average posted rate is $17/hr as of March 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 4 years

Special needs caregivers in Destin, FL

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Leonie R.


Destin, FL

$13-18/hr1 yrs exp

5.0

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I am very good with kids in general. I'm especially kind and patient with my special need kids. I was a biology major and a pharmacy major (doesn't have the funds to finish) that have had the privilege to provide community service for special needs children. I've visited homes for special needs children and realized I have a...
Hi! I have ample experience within childcare, school systems, and mental health support settings. I love caring for and supporting kids! Opportunities for learning, new experiences, and creativity are all a must! Special needs caregiver
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Rachel H.


Destin, FL

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver

A little bit about myself: I love my family. I have a 6-year-old son! I enjoy the outdoors/nature, art/crafting and exercising. I have a passion for health, wellness and learning about Life. I have some college experience in Special Education, a lot of experience in direct residential home care and 10+ years experience working...
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Olivia A.


Destin, FL

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Hi! My name is Olivia and I currently am a Special Education teacher. This coming year I will be teaching a K-4 Autism/behavior unit. I love all children no matter the age or ability. I am very flexible and I have a lot of energy. Since I have all summer off I am available every day!
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Scarlett C.


Destin, FL

$20-50/hr7 yrs exp

Educated, Reliable, And Compassionate Nanny

I enjoy getting to help nurture kids minds and help them grown each day. The positive impact that you can have on a child's life is truly an amazing feeling. I'm looking for a family where I can become an asset to their daily life. Whether it is helping with laundry, staying home with the kids while you are at work, or taking...
I took care of special needs adults for 6 years
Alexis can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, live-in home care, meal prep, dementia
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Arianna R.


Niceville, FL

$15-24/hr10 yrs exp

Speech Language Pathologist (specializes In Special Needs And ASD!)

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have two younger brothers who I used to take care of my entire childhood. Interned and then work as a part-time Theatre Director for Children in Dallas, TX, making art for the stage with awesome kids for the past 6 years! Love seeing kids on stage, doing what they love! Currently furloughed from Walt Disney World (character...
Arianna can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Arianna is an incredible person and an amazing caregiver. My son, who happens to be on the Autism Spectrum, took to her immediately and has shown so much growth and development in the past 3 months that Arianna has been part of his Care. He flat loves and trusts...

Josh W.

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Arianna R.


Niceville, FL

$13-15/hr2 yrs exp

Caregiver Fluent In ASL, Spanish, French, Italian

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I've assisted kids with ADHD and other mental and other neuro behavioral disorders. I'm majoring in Communication Disorders and Minoring in Speech-Language Pathology at UT Dallas. I LOVE working with kids and have taught theatre classes for kids 5-14 years old for over 4 years at a local children's theatre.
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Rosalia F.


Niceville, FL

$20/hr6 yrs exp

Nanny With 6 Years Experience

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

-Experience with special needs and immune compromised children -K12 CPR and First Aid Certified -Intermediate Understanding of Japanese Language -Experience as a Kindergarten Aide and K12 Substitute Teacher Hi! I'm Rosalia! I'm a huge child at heart and love everything your kid does, so I'm never bored! From bugs to books, I...
Rosalia can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Rosie is the sweetest! She is does a great job keeping my 16 month old busy and having fun. She has been super dependable and amazingly cautious with staying safe (and keeping my son safe) during COVID. I highly recommend reaching out to her!"

Megan S.

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Whitney P.


Fort Walton Beach, FL

$13-15/hr4 yrs exp

Experienced, Caring Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I was a full-time nanny for 2 children, a brother and sister. I was able to watch them take their first steps and say their first words. It was a very rewarding experience to be able to spend one-on-one time with the kids and to watch them grow and learn. My most recent experience was with a little boy who was 3 months when I...
Whitney can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
5.0
"We love Whitney! She babysits our 7 month old son and does a great job, plus she's been available on short notice and that's been a huge help. Our son needs lots of medication and she's done great with learning what he needs/administering it and she's not afraid...

Cassandra C.

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Yu G.


Fort Walton Beach, FL

$20-21/hr3 yrs exp

My Passions For Childcare With My Experience:)

Hi, I'm Yu. I'm working at school as a daycare teacher. I've experienced working with special needs kids, daycare work for three years. If you have any specific requests for childcare that I can give you, feel free to share with me!
Yu can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, travel
As a retired teacher I am a trustworthy option to enter your home for watching after your loved ones. I'm willing to also run any errands, pick up mail or packages, and offer service for other requests as well while I am in home. If you need someone present to oversee vendor for access or delivery supervision I'm available for...
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Kimberly K.


Valparaiso, FL

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Destin Area Caregiver Available

I have 20 years of experience in caretaking roles with people of all ages; 10 of those years were spent working with special needs children in classroom settings. I have nannied for newborns, infants and older children. Before shifting to fulltime work as a yoga instructor and licensed massage therapist, I was the house manager...
My current job right now is a caregiver and I have experience with dementia and special need clients, I can do anything that is needed.
payton can also help with: Live-in home care, hospice services, light cleaning, errands, meal prep, dementia & more
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Kimberly K.


Valparaiso, FL

$15-30/hr1 yrs exp

Loving And Compassionate Caregiver

I have experience caring for people from ages two to ninety-two! I have worked with special needs populations throughout my entire life, in both schools and in my home (my sister has special needs and I lived with a grandmother who required care). I have cared for an elderly woman with dementia in her home, providing company,...
Kimberly can also help with: Live-in home care, personal care, dementia
As a nurturing caregiver with 6 years of caregiving experience, I'm passionate about fostering children's growth and development. My previous babysitting roles have given me hands-on experience in providing a safe and stimulating environment for children. As well as having experience with dementia patients. Mycalm, and friendly...
payton can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Audrey N.


Fort Walton Beach, FL

$20-33/hr10 yrs exp

Professional Aunt At Your Service.

I have over 20 years of experience by being an aunt taking care of my niece and nephews. I have about 15 years of paid experience as well. I am great with elderly, children, special needs. I have experience with school drop off/ pickups, school field trips, doctors appointments, transport to after school activities and just...
Audrey can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, travel, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Terera G.


Fort Walton Beach, FL

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time/On Call Sitter

I have always enjoyed caring for diverse families. I have done so since I was 9 years old. Presently, I work at a nationally accredited childcare center that was once an arc, we still strive to provide care for children with special needs within the community. I also worked with early steps (early intervention for birth to 3...
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Arlene M.


Shalimar, FL

$14-27/hr10 yrs exp

I have 10 years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Cooking/Meal Preparation. Love working with children special needs. I have been working with children in PrekD and behavior issues. I'm out for the summer, but will to help out a family.
Arlene can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Destin, FL

Arianna R.

5.0

Arianna is the best and we could not have gotten luckier to have found her to babysit our two young kids while on vacation. She is kind and patient, and clearly loves kids. She not only had them read to and tucked in on time, but the first thing my three year old asked when she woke up was if...

- Katy S.

Rosalia F.

5.0

Rosie is the sweetest! She is does a great job keeping my 16 month old busy and having fun. She has been super dependable and amazingly cautious with staying safe (and keeping my son safe) during COVID. I highly recommend reaching out to her!

- Megan S.

Whitney P.

5.0

We love Whitney! She babysits our 7 month old son and does a great job, plus she's been available on short notice and that's been a huge help. Our son needs lots of medication and she's done great with learning what he needs/administering it and she's not afraid to ask questions. Highly...

- Cassandra C.

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