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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 $18/hr as of January 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 8 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: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
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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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-
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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: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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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, meal prep, light cleaning
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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:

CPR

Special Needs Care

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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Kalah S.


Largo, FL

$20-40/hr7 yrs exp

Social Worker, Caregiver, Job Coach, DSP

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have cared for individuals with disabilities both children and adults for 7+ years. I had worked in various settings including day programs (community based), residential programs, elementary school as well as high school (job coaching). I have many trainings and certificates including being med. admin trained and have my...
5.0
"Kalah came to give support and interaction to a family member. She is very interpretative and understands the needs of the situation. She had no apprehension and has great capacity to integrate and meld and fill the needs of the person she is working with. She has...

Mike G.

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Paul W.


Clearwater, FL

$10-20/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: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

Special Needs Care

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, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
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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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...
5.0
"Heather has become like family. She is extremely loyal and dependable and we are so blessed to have found her on Care.com!"

Mindy V.

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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: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling & 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, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Melina is caring and loving with my elderly cat. She’s terrific!"

Kathy M.

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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: Errands, companionship, meal prep, dementia, mobility assistance, light cleaning & 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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Marilyn H.


Clearwater, FL

$18-20/hr10 yrs exp

Honest And Dependable Caregiver

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have worked with seniors for over 30 years. I have owned and operated a Home care agency for the last 10 years. My schedule is flexible for Transportation needs, companionship, or help with daily tasks. CPR First Aid; 20 plus years experience with Seniors; own my own pets; good with animals; worked with special needs children...
Marilyn can also help with: Personal care, respite care, hospice services
Skills:

Home Health Aide

Medical Equipment Experience

CPR

5.0
"Marilyn started caring for our father a few months ago spending most of the day with him making his breakfast, lunch and keeping him happy with snacks throughout the day. She was punctual or early, very observant, when she arrived she would check how he was doing...

Helen R.

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Desiree W.


Palm Harbor, FL

$20-35/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I'm fully vaccinated! I have over 20 years of experience taking care of and educating children and adults. I have extensive experience with special needs children.
Desiree can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"She is very helpful with household chores and is great with children. She is reliable and trustworthy."

Ashley V.

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Danita M.


Largo, FL

$20-30/hr6 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello. I am a Watertown resident, near Cushing Square. I am the mother of a 23-year-old son who has learning disabilities. I worked in a university for a long time and had a wonderful career. Now I am free to do what I love. And I love caring for children and babies. I'm patient and kind and can soothe the angriest beast. I...
5.0
"Very sweet and was great with my 9 month old! She is a great person and look forward to seeing her again in the future"

Emily D.

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Hannah L.


Safety Harbor, FL

$18-24/hr10 yrs exp

Companion Caregiver

My objective is to bring comfort and as much joy as possible working in my patients' lives. I am a qualified, experienced CNA/HHA/PCA looking to provide comfort and care in the home of my Patient. My specialty is providing compassionate care to those wanting some sunshine in their lives; and to expand their quality of life,...
Hannah can also help with: Light cleaning, dementia, respite care, hospice services, personal care, live-in home care & more
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

Wound Care

5.0
"Hannah has a shimmering halo above her head! She is the most compassionate caregiver we had when my mother was under hospice care. Her empathy, tender care and compassion makes her my favorite angelic health aide. I give her my highest recommendation❣️"

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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.

Kalah S.

5.0

Kalah came to give support and interaction to a family member. She is very interpretative and understands the needs of the situation. She had no apprehension and has great capacity to integrate and meld and fill the needs of the person she is working with. She has good positive energy and has been...

- Mike G.

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.

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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.