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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Gainesville, FL

The average posted rate is $16/hr as of April 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years

Special needs caregivers in Gainesville, FL

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Ellie P.


Gainesville, FL

$15-17/hr • 5 yrs exp

Ms. Ellie :)

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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello family! My name is Ellie. I have been babysitting for around 7 years. I have experience with special needs and disabilities children, highly energetic kiddos, house cleaning/chores, cooking simple meals, homework help, grocery shopping, and transportation to parks or other fun locations once all the previously listed...
Ellie can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Corissa R.


Gainesville, FL

$16-17/hr • 3 yrs exp

Creative Sitter And Positivity Sharer

I have 3 years of experience. I currently have been working at a preschool for one year and for two years I taught in the children's nursery of my church. I'm always open to help with housekeeping and homework. I love practicing child-directed learning and sensory play. I also love nature enrichment so I believe in dirty knees...
Corissa can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Ashley K.


Gainesville, FL

$13-50/hr • 15 yrs exp

Hello! My Name Is Ashley, I Am Very Caring And Have Several Years Of Experience Caring For Others.

Hello! I have 15 years experience caring for children, pets, and older adults. I am currently in graduate school for occupational therapy and am comfortable with children who have special needs. I love being active and having a great time!
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Meghan W.


Gainesville, FL

$13-15/hr • 4 yrs exp

My name is Meghan and I am an online biomedical neuroscience MS student at the University of Florida! I am striving to become a pediatric psychiatrist in the future, as I love both kids and the human brain. . I also love dogs and am happy to care for those fur babies as well. I have 5+ years of experience with all ages...
Meghan can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Katarina K.


Gainesville, FL

$15-50/hr • 5 yrs exp

Supportive And Loving :)

Hi, my name is Katarina and I have always loved children and the ability to be a positive role model in their lives. I volunteered as a teachers assistant in Africa, was a camp counselor for a summer camp for 4 years, and have worked with kids with special needs for 2 years. I love taking care of children and being able to help...
Katarina can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision & more
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Alexis P.


Gainesville, FL

$17-22/hr • 10 yrs exp

Looking For A Sitter? Look No Further

Hello everyone, my name is Alexis. I have many years of experience working with children and also children with special needs. I have also been in the healthcare field for 20 years. I love doing arts and crafts. Video games and baking. I can also help around the house. Let me help you relax
Alexis can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

CNA

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Hannah K.


Gainesville, FL

$20-30/hr • 15 yrs exp

As an experienced caregiver with 15 years of experience and a passion for nurturing children's growth, I find immense joy in supporting families and playing a positive role in their children's lives. My patient and friendly demeanor, coupled with my creativity and imagination, allows me to engage children in both educational and...
Hannah can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

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Elizabeth S.


Gainesville, FL

$10-15/hr • 8 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny! (Nursing Student)

I am a Pediatric Cardiac ICU nurse, so I have experience caring for premie/newborns to age 21. My schedule allows me to be very flexible in scheduling the other 4 days of the week. I am CPR/BLS certified, and will renew this training when necessary. Outside of nursing, I have been a babysitter for ages 0-13 since high...
Elizabeth can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Isabel M.


Gainesville, FL

$12-50/hr • 5 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have been working with children for about 5 years, and have nannied and babysat long term as well. I have a perfect driving record and can also cook and clean. I love working with kids of all ages, and am experienced with special needs and infant care. I speak a good bit of Spanish and can play multiple instruments. I am also...
Isabel can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Kendyll C.


Gainesville, FL

$13-50/hr • 5 yrs exp

I'm a sitter who has been working with children for over five years. My passion for nurturing and supporting children's growth and development motivates me to provide a safe and stimulating environment for them to learn and thrive. I have experience caring for children of all ages, from toddlers to preteens, and I'm comfortable...
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Kylie S.


Gainesville, FL

$14/hr • 4 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Kylie and I am currently a freshmen at the University of Florida. I am studying education and hoping to eventually become a special education teacher or an elementary school teacher. I have previously worked with kids ranging from all ages and have also had experience working with kids who have type 2 diabetes and...
Kylie can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
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Jakyla P.


Gainesville, FL

$20-30/hr • 3 yrs exp

Hi my name is Jakyla but u can call me Kyla , I currently work at Tacachale where I help care for elderly men and woman with special needs, I have been working here 2 years now , I bathe , prepare breakfast and lunch , hangout with them do fun things , communicate with them and listen to music and go on trips , etc. I am very...
Jakyla can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, errands, transportation

Olivia B.


Gainesville, FL

$13-15/hr

Kind And Loving College Student Ready To Help!

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I have been around people with special needs of all ages almost my entire life. I have a cousin with autism and I am very close with a family who has a little girl with a rare chromosome deletion disorder. I used to see her every day and would babysit her often as well. She is my favorite human on the entire planet. I am...

Teresa D.


Gainesville, FL

$15-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Infants thru 4 yrs old Over 20 years experience in childcare. Specialization is taking in infants and nurturing them to become confident preschoolers. Comfortable working with children with varying ability levels- experience with children with special needs. The three children I have been caring for for the last three and a...

Mercedes Grace W.


Gainesville, FL

$17-25/hr • 3 yrs exp

Nanny

I have 3 years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Grocery Shopping. I have worked as a Paraprofessional for children ages 3-5 with special needs and behavior issues. I have also babysat for families since I was 16. I currently am in college working on an Early Childhood Educations degree. I am also CPR and...
Mercedes Grace can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

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Emily M.


Archer, FL

$18-22/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

As a nurturing and responsible childcare provider with over a decade of experience, I'm passionate about fostering children's growth and development. My previous babysitting roles have been incredibly rewarding, and I'm excited to continue making a positive impact on children's lives. My approach to childcare is centered around...
Emily can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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"Emily is amazing! She nannied for our two kids during a two-month stay in Chattanooga. We had a unique need for this job because our kids were 100% remote for school. We were looking for someone to manage online learning as well as keep them active in between...

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Diana Q.


Newberry, FL

$18-25/hr • 2 yrs exp

Babysitter

I have experience with toddlers and kids with specials needs, I can help with some light housekeeping duties and preparing meal for the kid.
Diana can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
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Mariah S.


Alachua, FL

$15-25/hr • 6 yrs exp

My name's Mariah and I have had experience in care giving since I was 13. I have cared for ages 0-13 and have cared for special needs kids, such as my nephew with autism, for 3 years. I love art and playing with children! I have also tutored up to 9th grade. I am very patient and kind. I am willing to do housework and cooking if...
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Melissa W.


Williston, FL

$30-42/hr • 10 yrs exp

Mature, Caring, Experienced LPN Looking To Work!

I am an LPN with 15+ yrs experience and have worked in multiple fields of nursing. I have worked in skilled nursing/rehab facilities taking care of senior patients with many different illnesses. I have worked in elementary school clinics taking care of preschoolers through 5th grade students. Another avenue I have worked with...
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Enya T.


Archer, FL

$13-15/hr

Full Time Caregiver Available

I greatly enjoy helping kids learn and grow in a safe and fun way. I have previously helped direct "social groups" in which I aided therapists in teaching special needs kids social and general life skills in a fun and engaging way. I am certified as a CNA and EMR, and k am vertified in CPR and First Aide/Basic Life a support. I...
Enya can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

CNA

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

Average Rating4.9 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in Gainesville, FL are rated 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 52 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.