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176 special needs caregivers are listed in Fort Lauderdale, FL
The average posted rate is $19/hr as of December 2024
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years
Special needs caregivers in Fort Lauderdale, FL
I'm 60-year-old, looking forward to take excellent care of your child, I have 17 years experience with same family and many more references available, I have organized group activities for children, provided emotional support and maintain safe and healthy environment for children and families, assisted members for daily...
Maria can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
Hi, I'm Brenna! I bring over two years of hands-on experience caring for children, including a year with a special needs family and another caring for a 3-year-old boy and an 8-year-old girl. I'm well-versed in potty training and managing major food allergies, ensuring your children's safety and well-being. In addition to...
Brenna can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Geraldine C.
Fort Lauderdale, FL
$18/hr • 3 yrs exp
I've been caring for children professionally since I was 17, and I absolutely love it! I'm patient, calm, creative, and friendly. I've worked in a special needs facility and have been with families for the last two years. I'm comfortable caring for one child at a time, between the ages of 0 and 11.
I like to keep parents...
Geraldine can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have experience with children with special needs and newborn toddler and teenage children ,+17 years
Alma can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CNA
Special Needs Care
CPR
My name is Shara-lee and I am a reliable, flexible, self-motivated, hardworking individual. I have obtained my 40hrs childcare license, CPR certified, First Aid certified and a nonsmoker. I have served and still serving the special needs community for the past 16 years. I am a mother of 2 children and currently a Behavioral...
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
Denise D.
Fort Lauderdale, FL
$25/hr • 20 yrs exp
I'm an experienced childcare provider with a passion for supporting families and positively impacting children's lives. Having spent 20 years in this fulfilling career, I've had the privilege of caring for children of various ages, from infants to preteens.
My patient, calm, and friendly demeanor creates a nurturing environment...
Denise can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Ava S.
Fort Lauderdale, FL
$21-30/hr • 3 yrs exp
I have been babysitting since I was 13. I have experience with all ages and special needs kids. I love to do activities, caring, and patient. I am willing to help with light housekeeping as well and transportation.
Ava can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CNA
Alixon G.
Fort Lauderdale, FL
$25-50/hr • 4 yrs exp
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
As a nurturing and experienced childcare provider with four years of experience, I am passionate about fostering children's growth and development. My patience, creativity, and friendly demeanor allow me to connect with children of all ages.
I believe in open communication with parents and regularly provide written daily...
Alixon can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
Siena G.
Fort Lauderdale, FL
$21/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hey I'm Siena! I'm going to be attending FIU as a freshmen in the fall studying business and digital marketing for yacht brokerage. I've always had a love for children as I come from a big mixed family. I'm experienced with all age as well and children with special needs, I also volunteer on Saturdays to teach children with...
Siena can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Gina A.
Fort Lauderdale, FL
$20-26/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Gina, I'm new to this app. I have 5 years experience as a Babysitter and my last job was as a Respire Caregiver for families with children and teens with special needs and often caring for siblings.
I'm passionate about fostering a safe and o enriching environment for children. My journey into caregiving began...
Gina can also help with: Grocery shopping, travel, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Ayaka F.
Fort Lauderdale, FL
$25-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
I have worked with children of all ages.
They range from newborn up to 20 years old.
I also worked with special needs kids.
I have experienced working at children's department in hospitals, private residences, day care facilities, schools and churches.
I have been told my smile is infectious and I'm always happy !
I truly...
Ayaka can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
CNA
First Aid
Maria H.
Fort Lauderdale, FL
$25/hr • 4 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Maria, and I'm 26 years old. I have a passion for caring for children and have eight years of experience in this field. My journey began with my twin brothers, who have special needs, teaching me invaluable lessons in patience and empathy. I am fluent in both English and Spanish.
Here are some highlights from...
Maria can also help with: Travel, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
Madison F.
Fort Lauderdale, FL
$15-20/hr • 8 yrs exp
I have 8 years of experience. I can help with Crafts and Errands. Love to make learning into games! I have experience with special needs children and am in school currently for speech pathology. I've been babysitting for about 8 years and have learned how to deal with many of situations, I am CPR and First Aid certified by red...
Madison can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
I my name is Samanta! I'm 25 years old and I live in Fort Lauderdale .
Over the last years I worked as a Kindergarten teacher's assistant in a Christian school in Brazil and worked as a nanny with kids from ages from 7 months to 9 years old in the US (also have experience with kids with special needs)
My duties included : meal...
Samanta can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Stephanie L.
Fort Lauderdale, FL
$27/hr • 5 yrs exp
Child Care
Great with kids
CPR and First aid certified
Experience with all ages
Experience with special needs
Open minded and flexible
Stephanie can also help with: Travel
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
Hello my Name is Francetta I'm a Retired RN who worked for more than 30 years. I've worked in many different area in my nursing career. I've worked the whole spectrum from infant to geriatric. I also worked with special needs children. I've worked in Hospitals Nursing Homes, Assisted Living, Home Health with Special Needs kids...
Francetta can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
I have nearly 20 years of experience working with children as a profession and as a mother. I am currently a director of after-school programs. I am great with planning daily schedules and putting together activities that are age-appropriate, educational and fun. I am certified in child care with updated first aid and CPR...
Karen can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
I have 1 year of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Carpooling. I enjoy being with children and I enjoy teaching. I used to be a special ed teacher for deaf children and other special needs children such as learning disability, ADHD for several years. I'm a fun, creative and adventurous person.
Jeannice can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
I'd describe my personality as upbeat, energetic, patient, kind and compassionate..
I like working with kids because I really have an opportunity to teach them to be good human beings! I like to sing and dance with them and listen to them. They are so honest!
I started working with kids around two years ago when I became a...
Grace can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping
Sheltaria C.
Fort Lauderdale, FL
$15/hr • 8 yrs exp
As a passionate and experienced childcare provider with eight years of experience, I find great joy in supporting families and making a positive impact on children's lives. My journey into caregiving began with fulfilling babysitting roles that ignited my desire to nurture and guide young minds.
I believe that every child...
Sheltaria can also help with: Travel, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
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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 126 reviews of the 176 listed special needs caregivers.