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

60 special needs caregivers are listed in Dunedin, 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 Dunedin, FL

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Judith C.


Dunedin, FL

$23/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Loving Sitter

5.0

(5)

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Experienced mom, grandma, cook, not your typical grandma. Excellent references. Taken care of all age children. Patient, loving, firm, professional, english speaking, kind woman who raised 3 exceptional human beings. Grandma to 5 sweeties. Cared for my Mom until she passed 6years ago. Excellent cook and organized helper/...
Judith can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Judy started as a sitter for my two children, but quickly became apart of our entire family. She was punctual, professional, and warm-hearted. She made sure my children were engaged in social and play activities. She helped with homework, encouraged chores, and got...

Lia B.

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Norma A.


Dunedin, FL

$15-25/hr

Part Time Caregiver

I love children. All my children are grown and raised 6 plus my niece. I want to be able to help and care for children.
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Renae P.


Dunedin, FL

$20-50/hr5 yrs exp

Hello, I am a compassionate, patient, healthy, experienced caregiver. I have worked with infants-adults with special needs. I would like to find a good match with long term possibility. All the best, Renae-
I am in that in between stage. And looking to keep busy. I do work full time but looking for fun second income. Mom of 2 grown children one with special needs.
Heidi can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Judith W.


Dunedin, FL

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

I have worked for PARC and special needs children and I have a special needs grandson. Worked in daycares as a cook with children and did relief breaks
Judith can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Heidi J.


Dunedin, FL

$20-44/hr1 yrs exp

Hello! I am Heidi and while I may have no paid senior caregiving experience, I have worked continuously with the special needs population intermittently for 20 years and have also been caregiver to senior and adult family members. I am an outgoing professional looking to provide services that can help you and your loved one...
Heidi can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, respite care, errands, mobility assistance, personal care & more
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Judith W.


Dunedin, FL

$14-18/hr8 yrs exp

Helping You In Your Life Let's Create Memories

I enjoy the interaction and helping people that need help with life every day challenges. I have a special needs grandson and I enjoy him he has taught us a lot in 25 years, compassion, joy and love. This also applies to helping seniors or others.
Judith can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, meal prep
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Marilyn H.


Clearwater, FL

$15-20/hr2 yrs exp

I have worked with children from the last school year with Cobb County schools. Worked with all ages from K1-6; and middle school as well as high school. Worked with Special Needs children and helping transport them back and forth to school. I raised 6 children of my own; and have helped with 9 grandsons also. I CPR First Aid...
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
" My family needed help for after school care. I have two children in two different schools, she picks them both up from school and brings them home. There is typically an hour between pickup times, during which she was kind enough to help with light cleaning...

Allie Y.

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Paul W.


Clearwater, FL

$13-20/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am patient and compassionate and generally work well with special needs children. I have worked with children and young adults who have had varying degrees of autistic spectrum disorders, physical limitations, emotional and behavioral issues including ADHD, critical allergies, and seizure disorders.
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Stephanie F.


Palm Harbor, FL

$22-25/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny Available

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm Stephanie! I am 25 years old and have been taking care of children since I was 11. I have experience with children of all ages including newborns and teens. I am currently a preschool teacher looking elsewhere. My experience also ranges from full time nannying, working as a preschool teacher, and running the children's...
Stephanie can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

Early Education

5.0
"Stephanie was very responsive and on-time. She even agreed to meet us and our baby first as it was our first time hiring a baby sitter. With our 4 month old baby, it was obvious she's very knowledgeable, friendly, and caring. Would recommend her highly to...

Jeffrey H.

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Kimberly Y.


Safety Harbor, FL

$17-20/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have had several years experience working with developmental and physical handicaps. I was an occupational therapist for 32 years and then after retiring from the military I attended medical school and became a Doctor of Osteopath Eldercare specialist in 2015. I came back to Dayton Ohio in May 2016 to care for a family member...
5.0
"There are no words, truly, to express the kindness and aptitude that Kim possesses. However, I will do my best. I hired Kim for a very special task: to monitor my treatments of at-home Ketamine therapy. For the first session she was prepared, engaging, and on...

Mimi V.

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Lorraine F.


Oldsmar, FL

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

3.0

(8)

Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood

I am a 66-year-old mother of two grown daughters and five grandchildren. I have been taking care of my grandchildren for the past 17 years. Now that the last one is going to school, I miss being a caregiver and being around little ones. I am energetic and fun-loving. I enjoy taking walks, going to the park and playing games. I...
Lorraine can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Ms Lorraine currently cares for my teen daughters in the mornings. She handles all of the transportation to the bus stop and school. My younger daughter said it's like having an extra grandma! She is always on time. She is also very flexible! My husband and I have...

Haley S.

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Elka S.


Largo, FL

$23-25/hr10 yrs exp

I worked as a CNA for 3 years and graduated as an LPN in 2006. The last 11 years I have been working in home care. I specialize in Alzheimer's caring, I try to engage each client with mental and physical needs.
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Helen G.


Largo, FL

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Helenita G and friends and family call me Helen, 44 year's old. I have 14 year's experience as a caregiver, I am a licensed CNA in the state of Florida. I am very dedicated, reliable and trustworthy worker. I help my patients emotionally, physically active, medication reminders, meal preparation, doctor appointments,...
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Heather B.


Clearwater, FL

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

My goal is to allow patients to receive care/companionship in the comfort of their own home or my home. I enjoy making a difference in others life's. I am extremely capable and compassionate individual with extensive experience in elderly care-giving. I am hard working, honest, able to take initiative and go beyond the...
4.0
"Heather has been to our home 3 times so far and each time has been prompt, made dinner for she and our daughter, 34 year old, DD, cleaned up well, did crafts with her, listened to "oldies" and had a good time. I would highly recommend Heather for care-giving...

Suzanne K.

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Rosa R.


Tampa, FL

$20/hr6 yrs exp

Hired by 17 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Rosa, I am 23 years old, and have a very "sunshine-filled" personality! I grew up with four younger siblings and assisting my mother in her in-home daycare with children 3mo-16 years old. I am a very creative and imaginative individual, being proficient in music, art, writing, cooking/baking, acting, etc! I am an...
Rosa can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Rosa was able to help me with a very last minute request. My son had a great time. She was easy to communicate with and arrived on time. Thank you so much Rosa!"

Leilani S.

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Rhonda K.


Tarpon Springs, FL

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiving, Errands, Pet Care, Home/property Care

I have 7 years of experience with 4 different home health agencies and have also done work privately. I am CPR certified and have completed many healthcare courses. I have managed a large medical practice for many years. I have also privately cared for pets & homes, run errands, cleaned properties, and managed commercial real...
5.0
"Rhonda is a wonderful caregiver; she is friendly, caring, and extremely dedicated to each and every one of her patients. She takes very good care of my younger brother who was diagnosed with ALS 4 years ago. She even makes him smile and laugh, something that has...

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Melina D.


Largo, FL

$20-30/hr2 yrs exp

Own Transportation; Experience With Special Need Children

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi families, my name is Melina, I'm 24 years old and I'm from Argentina. I worked with 3 wonderful kiddos, they were 12; 10 and 5 yo. I have experience with special needs children. Also I can provide with light cleaning services related with the kids. I have experience driving and also have driver's license, and my own...
Melina can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Melina is an intelligent caring responsible young lady. She has alot of patience and energetic and fun. She has experience with multiple children as well as special needs children. A good cook and has helped me with my grandchildren and they just love her. You...

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Ann G.


Clearwater, FL

$17-25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced FT/PT PCA

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Within my 20+ years of experience, I have cared for many with special needs and disabilities. Familiar with many different diagnosis, including Autism and Alzheimers, Sensory disorder, injury victims, visual impairments and many others. I am experienced in distributing medications, physical therapy, and personal hygiene....
Ann can also help with: Mobility assistance, meal prep, dementia, light cleaning, errands, companionship & more
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Ann did an excellent job for us helping to take care of my dad in his late stages of life. She was always on time, very dependable and did an excellent job of caring for my dad. Ann was skilled at caregiving and my family would definitely recommend her to other...

Kristy L.

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Leticia S.


Clearwater, FL

$23-27/hr10 yrs exp

Loving And Patient Full Time Nanny

Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood

I was a preschool teacher from 2011 to 2014 , after I became a kindergarten teacher from 2015 to 2018. From 2019 to 2021, I worked as nanny taking care of three amazing kids, a 2 yo baby girl, a 7 yo boy and a 9 yo girl, the routine involved taking care of the 2yo girl during the day while the older kids were at school, I used...
Leticia can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Leticia was amazing. The kids took to her immediately and she did very well helping them understand boundaries when the adults needed to cover important information quickly. She is very professional, kind, and caring, and the kids adore her. We look forward to...

Joel S.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Dunedin, FL

Judith C.

5.0

Judy is such a delight to be around, and she is an amazing cook too! Our house was always happiest with her help. Dependable and trustworthy.

- S D.

Marilyn H.

5.0

My family needed help for after school care. I have two children in two different schools, she picks them both up from school and brings them home. There is typically an hour between pickup times, during which she was kind enough to help with light cleaning jobs around the house. It was so...

- Allie Y.

Stephanie F.

5.0

Stephanie was very responsive and on-time. She even agreed to meet us and our baby first as it was our first time hiring a baby sitter. With our 4 month old baby, it was obvious she's very knowledgeable, friendly, and caring. Would recommend her highly to anyone looking for a date night!...

- Jeffrey H.

Kimberly Y.

5.0

There are no words, truly, to express the kindness and aptitude that Kim possesses. However, I will do my best. I hired Kim for a very special task: to monitor my treatments of at-home Ketamine therapy. For the first session she was prepared, engaging, and on point. She's the ultimate professional....

- Mimi V.

Lorraine F.

5.0

Ms Lorraine currently cares for my teen daughters in the mornings. She handles all of the transportation to the bus stop and school. My younger daughter said it's like having an extra grandma! She is always on time. She is also very flexible! My husband and I have very unpredictable jobs and she...

- Haley S.

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

Average Rating5.0 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in Dunedin, FL are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 5 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.