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

60 special needs caregivers are listed in Ellenton, FL

The average posted rate is $21/hr as of April 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 9 years

Special needs caregivers in Ellenton, FL

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Teresa B.


Ellenton, FL

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Professional Nanny

5.0

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I have a lifetime of experience working with children in a wide variety of positions from a Preschool gymnastics program director, Special Needs paraeducator in both preschool and middle school classes, in home daycare owner and a personal nanny/house manager.
Teresa can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Excellent nanny and great teacher for the little ones. Extremely reliable. "

Care member

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Roseann O.


Ellenton, FL

$16-21/hr10 yrs exp

A Little More About Me.

I am looking for a part time job where I can work with a family that has a loved one with special needs that needs respite care. I am a retired teacher of students with special needs. Throughout my 38 years teaching in Manatee County schools I have become familiar with many behavioral and medical techniques necessary for the...
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Alla B.


Ellenton, FL

$24/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Personal Care Assistant Available Part Time

I helped person partially paralyzed after she had stroke. I tried to make her life better as possible. I helped her to cook, help her go shopping, took her to doctors, reminded her to follow doctors prescriptions, helped her in exercise, bathing and dressing if needed. We enjoyed to talk a lot while having good hot tea.:-) On...
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Teresa B.


Ellenton, FL

$16-21/hr2 yrs exp

Aide

Have worked as surgical medical assistant as well as held a EMT lis on both CO and CA. Medication administration training through CO schools. Great with home care assistance.
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Ana R.


Ellenton, FL

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny/babysitter Experienced With Special Needs

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Kind and nurturing babysitter/nanny available to care for children ages NB-12. Highly experienced, first-aid trained, compassionate and reliable. Pet friendly! Able and willing to run light errands as needed, organizing, light housework, snack/meal prepping (will work with parents/guardians for dietary restrictions!) Teacher in...
Ana can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

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Cindy R.


Ellenton, FL

$20/hr10 yrs exp

I Can Give You Piece Of Mind!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello There! I am an experienced child care provider/ slash family assistant. I have experience with all ages. I also have experience with special needs and the autism spectrum. I do have references from satisfied individuals and families. I am very punctual and responsible. I love children and I am sure you will be at ease with...
Cindy can also help with: Travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Roseann O.


Ellenton, FL

$18-50/hr10 yrs exp

I've always had a passion for nurturing, teaching and caring for children. I have 50 years of experience as a childcare provider, I have my degree in Education K-6 and Special Needs K-12 . I also have been certified in English as a Second Language. I'm confident in my ability to provide a safe, stimulating and fun experience for...
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Ciera L.


Bradenton, FL

$22/hr8 yrs exp

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Ciera I grew up here in Bradenton and reside here with my family. I have two children ages 10 and 13 and they keep me active! I have worked in childcare since I attended college in Tampa in 2003 and took a job with a babysitting/nanny service. Since then I have worked with a local babysitting/nanny agency here...
Ciera can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Absolutely the best nanny, period. Will help with every facet of childhood development. Wonderful person."

Charlotte M.

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Lauren C.


Bradenton, FL

$20-25/hr4 yrs exp

Experienced Home Health Care Provider

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My first passion in life is caring for people of all ages - from newborn to those in their nineties.... I just love people. I believe everyone deserves a loving and nurturing environment in which to grow, thrive, and have the best quality of life possible. I have run daycare for children with special needs, worked as a Youth and...
Lauren can also help with: Dementia, respite care, visiting physician, home modification, personal care
5.0
"I feel very fortunate to have hired Lauren as my senior care provider. Lauren is an absolutely excellent care giver. She is so dependable, honest, patient, smart and so very sweet, If I could I would keep Lauren on forever!"

Jeri S.

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Katherine W.


Bradenton, FL

$20-25/hr20 yrs exp

Mature, College-Educated, Loving Woman With Many Years Of Experience

Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood

As a nurturing and experienced childcare provider with 20 years in the field, I'm passionate about fostering children's growth and development. My previous babysitting roles have been incredibly rewarding, and I'm excited to support families by providing reliable childcare. I consider myself patient, calm, creative,...
Katherine can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Katherine "Mimi Kate" was an absolute asset to our family. Since day one, she helped mold our 3 month old into the wonderful 3 year old we have today. Our child learned letters, vocabulary, fine motor skills and much more at an accelerated rate. Not only was she...

Richard M.

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Sarah H.


Palmetto, FL

$20-25/hr4 yrs exp

Experienced & Compassionate

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I've worked as a nanny and caregiver for the elderly for the past 4 years. Worked with 4 families ranging in needs, including Parkinsons, dementia, special needs, and more. I'm here to help.
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Sarah has worked with my mom for the past 6 months. As I was often working from home during this time, I was able to observe Sarah's high skill and talents frequently. I do not hesitate to give Sarah my highest recommendation. My mom and I found her very sensitive,...

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Lauren C.


Bradenton, FL

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Behavior Specialist I/Youth And Family Counselor I

My first passion in life is caring for people of all ages - from newborn to those in their nineties.... I just love people. I believe everyone deserves a loving and nurturing environment in which to grow, thrive, and have the best quality of life possible. I have run daycare for children with special needs, worked as a Youth and...
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Janet S.


Bradenton, FL

$15/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny In Need Of An Awesome Family

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

One of the best things about being a nanny is that I am lucky to be a part of a family team and help it run smoothly! I have never worked for a family that did not add something special to my life as well. I worked in daycare for 5 years during which time, not only did I acquire the 40 hours of training needed to work in Florida...
Janet can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"My son has epilepsy and some behavior concerns. But, Janet was above average in her strategy in managing his functioning skills. My son is very particular in his companions and the ultimate compliment that I can give is that he viewed her as a very dear friend. We...

Cheryl P.

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Jodi H.


Bradenton, FL

$15-25/hr5 yrs exp

LPN That Can Adapt To Most Any Circumstance

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am currently a licensed nurse in both MN and FL. I have recently moved permanently to Bradenton from MN. I am a non-smoker, wife and mother of 2 grown children. I am an animal lover (as long as they have legs!) I have my own reliable transportation and a clean driving record. Also, CPR certified. I could adapt to just about...
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Rasiel F.


Bradenton, FL

$20-41/hr6 yrs exp

Fun-loving, Committed And Responsible Caregiver

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I have 6+ years of experience working with children from the ages of 6 months to 17 years old, not to mention being a big sister :). Nothing makes me happier than caring for our future generations and I have a great passion for and knowledge of childhood development. Despite being a child art heart I am very...
Rasiel can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Sarah H.


Palmetto, FL

$25-35/hr3 yrs exp

Compassionate Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have over 3 years experience working with multiple families helping elderly loved ones. Previous work has included patients with Parkinsons, dementia, and special needs.
Sarah can also help with: Companionship, live-in home care, personal care, dementia, hospice services, visiting physician & more
5.0
"Sarah cared for my mother and father and was very thoughtful, calm, and thorough despite my mother being a very difficult patient. "

Care member

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Tammy B.


Bradenton, FL

$10-30/hr10 yrs exp

CNA (UR/PCT) Medical Assistant

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, up until recently I was working for Day Kimball Hospital. I have worked here for the past 17 years until Oct 2014. I worked in several different departments including the intensive care unit, Emergency Room, Med/Surg, Birthing Center, Oncology, Neurology, and was also a Constant Attendant. My family has just recently...
Tammy can also help with: Dementia, personal care, respite care, home modification, live-in home care
5.0
"Tammy was awesome! I needed someone on very, very short notice and she came to the rescue...I would not hesitate to recommend Tammy to another family for either senior care or child care. She is able to provide insulin injections which is something that is...

Karen A.

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Ashley C.


Bradenton, FL

$22-50/hr13 yrs exp

The Perfect Fit

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hello families! I am 32. I have 2 kids, ages 14 and 13 both boys. I have worked in childcare facilities for over 10 years (I started in 2008). I currently have been a nanny for a little bit over 4 years (since 2018). I have completed the mandatory 45+ hours required through DCF. I also have completed the CDA program through...
Ashley can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Ashley was a great sitter for our 1-year old. Thank you again!"

Linda P.

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Lauren C.


Bradenton, FL

$23-30/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My first passion in life is caring for people of all ages - from newborn to those in their nineties.... I just love people. I believe everyone deserves a loving and nurturing environment in which to grow, thrive, and have the best quality of life possible. I have run daycare for children with special needs, worked as a Youth and...
Lauren can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Lauren has an amazing relationship with her niece and nephew. I've seen her take care of them and love them as their own. This is one of her greatest qualities, the compassion she has for who she is taking care of. "

Trina D.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Ellenton, FL

Teresa B.

5.0

Excellent nanny and great teacher for the little ones. Extremely reliable.

- Care member

Ciera L.

5.0

Ciera took care of my severely disabled son who had many complex medical issues. She worked for me for a long time and did an excellent job. I would highly recommend her for any care giving job.

- Cathryn H.

Lauren C.

5.0

I feel very fortunate to have hired Lauren as my senior care provider. Lauren is an absolutely excellent care giver. She is so dependable, honest, patient, smart and so very sweet, If I could I would keep Lauren on forever!

- Jeri S.

Katherine W.

5.0

Kate watched my then 2 year old daughter out of our home. She treated her with love as if it was a member of her own family. My daughter was always healthy and happy with her. Kate has a lot of knowledge and was helpful to me as a first time mom. She was very considerate of dietary restrictions and...

- Care member

Sarah H.

5.0

Sarah watched my 3 month old for a couple weeks when I needed help and she was super sweet! Totally recommend and would hire her again when I go back to work

- Care member

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