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Find special needs caregivers in Fort Myers Beach, FL that you’ll love

60 special needs caregivers are listed in Fort Myers Beach, FL

The average posted rate is $20/hr as of April 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years

Special needs caregivers in Fort Myers Beach, FL

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Angela L.


Fort Myers Beach, FL

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver

5.0

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Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have over 15 years experience, CPR, AED and First Aide certified. Licensed/Certified CNA, and I am insured. I take the initiative whenever necessary, enabling me to do the job well without supervision and deal effectively with unexpected emergencies. I am detail-oriented, and follow instructions. I am a caring, compassionate...
5.0
"Angela is warm and caring. She did an excellent job looking after my family member, and I highly recommend her. She is dependable, wholesome, and a very positive influence. Thank you Angela!"

Michael J.

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Catrina P.


Fort Myers Beach, FL

$15-25/hr2 yrs exp

Hello My Name Is Cat

Hey y'all I'm Cat I'm a young and dedicated care giver. I have experience in taking care of the whole family as well as special needs individuals. I am always happy to help wherever I am needed and will never shy away from a problem. Please feel free to get in touch and we can discuss arrangements best suited for your loved ones...
Catrina can also help with: Meal prep, transportation, errands, live-in home care, light cleaning
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

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Miriam T.


Cape Coral, FL

$36/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced And Compassionate Caregiver

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I'm a dedicated and loving caregiver with over 15 years of experience in providing exceptional care to individuals of all ages. My background as a certified medical assistant, specializing in ophthalmology, equips me with a unique set of skills to offer comprehensive and compassionate support to those in need. As a mother...
5.0
"I am a blind person in a wheelchair. I was on vacation in Florida and hired Miriam to assist me in the hotel and around the resort. She is kind, cooperative, friendly and smart. We had a lot of fun together. I would strongly recommend her."

Dawn S.

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Bonita R.


Fort Myers, FL

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

I Am A Big Kid At Heart With Over 15 Years In Child Care

Hired by 25 families in your neighborhood

I have many years of child care experience, including special needs children. I enjoy teaching, connecting with children, and building self-esteem and confidence. I'm ready for the next adventure and teaching while having fun. I am looking for full-time or part-time child care. I also do on-call babysitting for a date night out.
Bonita can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Ms. Bonita has watched our 2 year old son multiple times now. She is reliable, flexible with our schedule, and our son looks forward to her coming over! We are happy to have her help!"

Jenny S.

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Maria F.


Estero, FL

$15-20/hr2 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Maria Camila and I am a Psychology and child education Student at FGCU! I always loved children and have worked in a school setting for over 2 years. I love working with children because I believe proper care and nurture of children helps create wonderful adults. I recently worked at a daycare for over a year,...
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Marie-claire S.


Cape Coral, FL

$35/hr10 yrs exp

Exceptional Caregiver / Travel Nanny

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi there! I'm a loving, patient, highly responsible 51 year 'young' Aussie woman, and a born nurturer. I've taken care of babies, toddlers and young children throughout my life - I've spent the last five years working as a nanny and a full time caregiver with a darling baby/toddler with special needs as well as typical infants,...
Marie-claire can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"The BEST! We’ve had the privilege of having Marie-Claire in our family for almost a year. She started out when our son was just 3 months old and she has been nothing but kind, patient, considerate, and nurturing to him, and to our pets. There is really no one else...

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Kelsey D.


Cape Coral, FL

$25/hr1 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Greetings! I naturally enjoy outdoor activities, animals, and going to the gym. My friends would describe me as reliable, passionate, and animated. I've always wanted to help others so I graduated from FIU with a B. S. in Recreation Therapy and Sports Management. For a year I worked with the Geriatric population, where I was...
5.0
"Kelsey is amazing with training my nieces. I've sat in on sessions before and watched how well they all work together. She is patient and understanding, yet respectable. Overall, my nieces have become more fit and made many friends working with Kelsey."

Oscar G.

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Emma S.


Fort Myers, FL

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Weekly Sitter

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I'm Emma, a 26-year-old babysitter with 15+ years of experience caring for both special needs and typically developing children. I'm passionate about creating safe, inclusive environments where kids can thrive. With patience and adaptability, I provide individualized care and support children's growth. From imaginative play...
Emma can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

5.0
"Emma is wonderful! She is currently taking care of my 4-month-old infant. She is fantastic with him and such a joy to work with. Emma is on-time and reliable. She cares deeply about my son and it is clear that she enjoys the care-taking of children. And, as a...

Lauren F.

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Joyful G.


Cape Coral, FL

$35/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Thank you in advance for your time and consideration. My passion is serving/supporting others for the greatest good of all. That's what was instilled in us at birth. The only way to truly feel a sense of purpose and self-worth was to do selfless loving acts of kindness for anyone/community. As a compassionate caregiver with...
5.0
"Joyful continues to work with our special needs adult son. They get out for daily adventures and she is always eager to take him new places and to teach him new things. She has been an incredible help to our family with housekeeping and spending quality time with...

Mary R.

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Sarah Claire S.


Fort Myers, FL

$20/hr8 yrs exp

Full-Time Nanny

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Sarah and I'm a full-time nanny with about 8 years of experience. I primarily work with newborns, babies, and toddlers. Before becoming a nanny I was a swim instructor specializing in babies and toddlers. I have experience working with kids who have special needs and behavioral issues. I am patient, attentive,...
Sarah Claire can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"very professional, in-time, great rapport with my kids. would definitely hire her again"

Ligaya B.

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Maria F.


Estero, FL

$15-28/hr7 yrs exp

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

My name is Maria and I am a Psych and child ed. student at FGCU! I am 23 years old. I've been in the child care industry since I was 15. I have always loved children and have worked in a school setting for over 2 years. I love working with children because I believe proper care and nurture of children helps create wonderful...
Maria can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Maria was very good with my 4-year old! She was attentive and playful. He had a great time and she seemed very good at caring for him! Definitely want to have her back!"

Marisa B.

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Laura C.


Fort Myers, FL

$15-30/hr

Part-time Caregiver Available

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I was an elementary school school teacher for 12 years and am currently enrolled in a full time graduate program for occupational therapy. Both of these experiences have afforded me the opportunity to work with children with all types of abilities, and I would love the chance to work together with your family!
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Katie S.


Cape Coral, FL

$13-14/hr5 yrs exp

I am a new Cape Coral resident looking for work that will help my community. Before moving here, I was a Medicare Specialist and a part time Social Worker for adult's with special needs. I know how important it is to find someone reliable for you and/or your loved one. So to gain trust, I promise to communicate efficiently. My...
Katie can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, dementia, errands
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Andrea P.


Fort Myers, FL

$15-20/hr5 yrs exp

School Counselor In

I have one to one teachers assistant experience with Autism Spectrum Disorders. I also have babysitting and tutoring experience for grades K-12.
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Lauren W.


Estero, FL

$15-30/hr

Part Time Or Full Time Caregiver

Hello! I am Lauren, a 23-year-old recent college graduate from Tennessee Technological University with a degree in Special Education. I just moved to Estero and am looking for a job. A little bit about me is that I love children, shopping is my go to, the summer is my favorite season, I love going on adventures, and I am very...
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Kathern H.


Estero, FL

$20-25/hr3 yrs exp

Hello, my name is Kathern . I'm very dependable , caring , and honest. I'm CPR and first aid certified . I hope you consider me to take care your loved one. I look forward to hearing from you.
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Alexandra B.


Cape Coral, FL

$14-20/hr1 yrs exp

A Smile-maker And Fun Sitter

I have 1 year of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Grocery Shopping. Kind, Compassionate and responsible Social Work student looking for child care work. I have experience with kids with special needs. I have transportation and a clean driving record.
Alexandra can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:

First Aid

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Emma S.


Fort Myers, FL

$15-25/hr2 yrs exp

Incoming College Freshman Special Needs Caregiver

I have been involved quite heavily with special needs in many different ways. I coached special needs cheer for two years. I have also been involved in other recreational activities in that facility as well. I have a huge heart and absolutely love being around those with physical needs as well as any cognitive or mental...
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Anna M.


Cape Coral, FL

$24-30/hr1 yrs exp

Excellent with children on the spectrum, speech delays, behavioral issues, and AAC devices. I have great experience providing structured and stimulating play while making sure to keep it educational.
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Abbie V.


Estero, FL

$13-15/hr7 yrs exp

I have worked as a certified home health aide through an agency for several families with special needs for over 4 years. I have paraprofessional experience where I have worked with many different disabilities. I have worked as a Registered Behavior Technician with children on the Autism Spectrum.a

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Fort Myers Beach, FL

Angela L.

5.0

Angela has been wonderful with our special needs daughter. She is caring and compassionate and extremely dependable. She's a real gem!

- Mary V.

Miriam T.

5.0

I am a blind person in a wheelchair. I was on vacation in Florida and hired Miriam to assist me in the hotel and around the resort. She is kind, cooperative, friendly and smart. We had a lot of fun together. I would strongly recommend her.

- Dawn S.

Bonita R.

5.0

Would recommend Bonita. We have had pleasant experiences with her over the last few months, and our young girls seem to as well. She has been very flexible and accommodating to our needs.

- Gabe P.

Marie-claire S.

5.0

The BEST! We’ve had the privilege of having Marie-Claire in our family for almost a year. She started out when our son was just 3 months old and she has been nothing but kind, patient, considerate, and nurturing to him, and to our pets. There is really no one else like her. We trust her with our son...

- Care member

Kelsey D.

5.0

Kelsey has been great with my teen daughter with significant and multiple special needs. My daughter loved her and was always happy in her presence. She is a good nature and carrying. Always answers messages in a timely manner. Trustworthy.

- Elena D.

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

Average Rating5.0 / 5

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