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173 special needs caregivers are listed in Fort Lauderdale, FL

The average rate is $19/hr as of November 2024

The average years of experience for special needs caregivers is 6 years

Special needs caregivers in Fort Lauderdale, FL

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Skyler M.


Fort Lauderdale, FL

$15-50/hr4 yrs exp

I Work At A Daycare For Kids With Developmental Disabilities. I Am CPR And First Aid Certified.

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I have worked at a daycare for kids with developmental disabilities for about a year. I have babysat for 2 years. I am very responsible and I love to be active. I am CPR certified and First Aid certified. I am currently in Nursing school. I have 3 dogs so I am used to all types of animals. I have also done in-home senior care...
I am a certified nursing assistant with more than 10 years in the Health Care field where I have encountered and cared for many patients with special needs. I have acquired special training in Alzheimer's and dementia care and have gained most of my experience in this area. I am caring, patient, compassionate and efficient in...
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Danica V.


Fort Lauderdale, FL

$37/hr7 yrs exp

Caregiver/Nanny

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My name is Danica and I have been doing Senior Care for 7 years. I highly dependable and dedicate individual that is devoted in helping seniors. I honest and sincere and is extremely flexible with time. In addition I love kids and I have a 6 years that I love dearly and is willing to share her love as well. I am extremely...
Hello my name is Sandra. I have years of care giver experience. I love working with people and taking care of them . I love family environment. I have experience working with special needs patients . I helped with feeding , changing , activities, I also know how to accommodate sensory and stimming needs. I myself have 2 special...
Licensed Practical Nurse for 30 years who has experience working with the special needs population. Worked at United Cerebral Palsy with special needs residents.
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Dajenae G.


Fort Lauderdale, FL

$16-50/hr2 yrs exp

Passionate Caregiver!

Hello, I am a local college student looking to further my passion for caring for others I have 2 years of care giving experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant and I can help with Light Housekeeping and Crafts. With me, you can ensure that your family is well taken care of and comfortable while also gaining fun and meaningful...
Hello! My name is Tylor and I am currently a Pre Dental student! I love working with children and have been tutoring and babysitting children on the spectrum for about 10 years!
Good day, my name is Krezzia I'm industrial engineering and I have 28 years old, I been in USA 2 years I was caregiver and I worked with children, adults. Now I'm working with Broward schools and I can take other position after 3:30 pm, I am a kind, cheerful person and always willing to help.
Hi! I'm a licensed practical nurse and certified nursing assistant. I trained in nursing homes and rehab with a dementia and senior population and once licensed I worked for 1. 5 years as a tech in an adult ER. Most recently have been working for over 2 years in pediatrics with medically fragile children in home health and PPEC...
I am currently employed as an ABA therapist and have some experience with working with children with autism. I strive to be extremely patient and understanding when working with children with special needs.
Hi my name is Samanta! I'm 21 years old, I live in Fort Lauderdale and I live in the United States since 2017. I worked as teacher assistant in Brazil ( the kids were around 4-5 years old ) and I worked as a nanny for one year, the little girl was 7 months old when I started. And I also took care of two boys, one was 7 and the...
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Gloria S.


Fort Lauderdale, FL

$10-20/hr3 yrs exp

Professional Caregiver

Taking care of elders is a job that I really like. I feel comfortable with it and I also have experience with old people in special needs. I have patience, I am friendly, I like to talk about whatever comes up if it is interesting. The older people need to have a really special care giver and I think I am the one you need!.
I have worked with special needs children for quite some time now within the school districts in Georgia. I have provided childcare extensively for children on the spectrum. In addition, I have patiently and safely dealt with children diagnosed with disorders such as Oppositional Defiant Disorder(ODD) and Intermittent Explosive...
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Ivan F.


Fort Lauderdale, FL

$25/hr10 yrs exp

The Grown Up Guy Who Is Here For You

I am a caring, compassionate and responsible person who understand others feelings and needs in todays world where the lack of solidarity towards the sick and old people
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Ann M.


Fort Lauderdale, FL

$16-21/hr10 yrs exp

I am in the process of becoming a licensed clinical therapist. I have 10+ years of experience working with children and adolescents with mental health disabilities. Please feel free to send me inquiries or questions.
I am passionate about working with kids with special needs since they just need a little extra love and care. I want them to know that I care about them and see them as children or teens who just have some difficultives. I do not currently have any experience with special needs but I would love to gain some and know that I am a...
Hello! My name is Vi, I'm Brazilian, I'm 24 years old. I'm a physical therapist and during my internships in college I discovered my passion for child care. After graduating, I worked for 2 years in a children's intensive care unit and did a postgraduate degree in child physical therapy. I have a lot of experience with...
Helped take care of mentally and physically challenging sister. She wasn't able to do anything for herself, except using her hands to eat. She could say wawa for water and let me know if she needed to go potty.
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Devonna T.


Fort Lauderdale, FL

$17-22/hr2 yrs exp

Devonna Care

Working with and helping special needs individuals is an incredibly rewarding experience. It's all about creating a supportive and inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and understood. Whether it's providing assistance with daily tasks, offering emotional support, or facilitating social interactions, every act of...
10 plus years of experience in home healthcare with several of those years in spinal cord/quadriplegic care. Also experienced in care of MS, Parkinson's, dementia, post-op and cancer care along with companion care. Have COVID, flu vaccinations and valid drivers license and reliable transportation. Recently re-certified...

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

Average Rating4.5 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in Fort Lauderdale, FL are rated 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 129 reviews of the 173 listed special needs caregivers.