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

60 special needs caregivers are listed in Grand Island, FL

The average posted rate is $18/hr as of April 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 10 years

Special needs caregivers in Grand Island, FL

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Kailyn G.


Mount Dora, FL

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Occasional Babysitter

5.0

(23)

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Hired by 21 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Kailyn. I have been babysitting children for over 12 years, and previously ran my own childcare business through college. I am now 25 years old, graduated from college, and working in the professional world! I am looking to return to my love for children to help with first time homeowner expenses! I am...
Kailyn can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"we highly recommend Kailyn . She is very punctual , dependable and super nice! if you are looking for a sitter look no further, she is the best!"

Imane E.

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Fonteshe G.


Leesburg, FL

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Full-time Teacher And Passionate Educator And Mother

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have a passion for working with children, children with special needs, as well as senior citizens. I have been in the education system for over 32 years, and have worked with regular education children, as well as children with autism, speech impairments, and behavior needs. I love what I do and would love the opportunity to...
5.0
"Fonteshe assisted my 19-year-old son with special needs as his job coach when he started his new job. She was extremely interested in consulting with his head coach and how to help him prior to starting the position. Once his job started, she was there to help him...

Jacey S.

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Donna P.


Leesburg, FL

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver, Educational Therapist, Or Combination Nanny/Tutor

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

All my life since High School, I have worked for special needs families, either as a caregiver, a camp leader, a peer tutor, a Big Sister, a classroom aide, teacher, tutor, or diagnostician. I find that the unique pattern of strengths and needs that these children possess help reflect how the world treats them, and when we treat...
5.0
"Donna was a trusted tutor for A. She worked with A. daily as A. struggled through a difficult curriculum at a private school. When she started with A. in fourth grade, A. was reading at the first grade level. She could read grade level textbooks two years later...

Isabel G.

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Bianca P.


Leesburg, FL

$22/hr10 yrs exp

Heart Ablaze

I have 18 years of experience as a professional caregiver in the field of: nursing homes, home health, group homes, hospitals, behavior technician children/adults, elderly and individuals with developmental and physical disabilities. I can help your family member with my excellent communication skills in greeting my clients,...
5.0
"Bianca is a very caring and loving person. She enjoys helping others and making sure all of their needs are met. Bianca is very friendly and outgoing. I admire the passion she has for others. Her beautiful spirit shows in how she takes care of her responsibilities...

Christina L.

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Lindsey M.


Wildwood, FL

$22-50/hr10 yrs exp

My Caring Superpower Is Patience!

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hi there! Thank you for your consideration in my bio in caring for your loved ones. As a mother of two teenagers, in addition to being a long-time nanny and a school teacher, I pride myself on being a very loving, motherly, patient person. I love taking care of my family, cooking three meals a day, keeping the house tidy, and...
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Trinity C.


Zellwood, FL

$15-16/hr7 yrs exp

Fun And Experienced Nanny!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi there! My name is Trinity and I am 22 years old. I have been working with children for the past 9 years but professionally babysitting for 7 years. I also have childcare experience working as a Site Director at a before and after school program at an elementary school as well as a daycare teacher! I have experience working...
Trinity can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"I am rating Trinity 5 stars because she is an amazing babysitter she not only thinks of the kids but she thinks of the parents and provides the best service possible. She treats the kids as if they were her own and makes sure to always go above and beyond making...

Care member

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Melody L.


Apopka, FL

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, I am Melody and I'm a natural born care provider. I am outgoing, friendly, dependable, honest, super patient and come with over 20 years of hands on experience. I am a trained home health aid and my goal is to provide a safe place where your loved one can thrive and be cared for. I can prepare food, provide...
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Lindsey M.


Wildwood, FL

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Patient And Gentle Care And Companionship For Your Loved One

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi there! Thank you for your consideration in my bio in caring for your loved ones. As a mother of two teenagers, in addition to being a long-time nanny and a school teacher, I pride myself on being a very loving, motherly, patient person. I love taking care of my family, cooking three meals a day, keeping the house tidy, and...
Lindsey can also help with: Mobility assistance, personal care, dementia, hospice services, companionship, respite care & more
5.0
"From the moment we met her, we all just clicked. I knew my mom would be in the best of care with her and I wouldn’t have to worry about mom and I could just enjoy the day knowing Lindsey was taking care of her. She’s very attentive to my mom’s needs and sends me...

Care member

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Marilyn F.


Apopka, FL

$25-36/hr10 yrs exp

Career Nanny Available Part-Time And Occasional Care-Giving

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have had two babies myself. And I've been employed by three different families to take care of their newborns. I am a sweet , kind, energetic, positive, flexible, can do, punctual Nanny. Available part time, seeking a loving , stable family to become a major part of a team.. Most recently, I have been the primary caregiver for...
Marilyn can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Mickey is a caring, and patient sitter who consistently provides excellent care for children. "

Care member

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Sara G.


Mount Dora, FL

$20/hr2 yrs exp

Hi! My Name Is Sara. I Have 4 Siblings At Home.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Sara and I am 18 years old. I currently attend school at Lake Summter state college. I have 4 siblings, the youngest being 5. I have a ton of experience babysitting them. My youngest brother is special needs and I have learned/gained a lot from watching him grow. I would love to help you out!! Feel free to reach...
Sara can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling
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Madilyn F.


Deland, FL

$18-25/hr8 yrs exp

My Experience

I watched 3 kids over summer last year ages 2-14, I watched a special needs kid for a while and it went very Well and I loved working with him. I am going to school to be a elementary teacher so I would love to have as much experience with kids as I can get. I love making kids happy and I have been told I have awesome patients...
Madilyn can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

I've been sitting for nine years now and have enjoyed almost every moment of it! Being able to take a little off of a parents plate and have a fun day doing it will always be an amazing experience. I have experience with many different types of special needs children and always willing to work in a way that makes the child most...
Gwenivyre can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Kim H.


Deland, FL

$20-30/hr4 yrs exp

Personal Care Attendant For Companionship, Housekeeping And Meal Prep

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I currently live in DeLand, FL and have worked in Panama City, Lake Mary, Ormond, Edgewater, New Smyrna Beach and Flagler Beach. I have worked as a private in-home Caregiver for a variety seniors; male and female with dementia and other health needs. I have been the lead Caregiver responsible for scheduling, cooking, meal...
Kim can also help with: Personal care
Skills:

Wound Care

Medical Equipment Experience

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Rhiannon B.


Deland, FL

$15-20/hr2 yrs exp

Kind And Attentive Care Giver

Hello. My name is Rhiannon and I have been a professional educator for nearly 10 years. Over the past three years, I have specialized in the care of children and young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. I am comfortable with personal care, overnight assistance and pets.

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I'm a mom of two children, both being on the autism spectrum and passionate about helping children grow and develop. With a year of experience caring for children of all ages, but 10 years caring for (personally) children with special needs. I have a friendly, patient, and calm personality that helps create a nurturing...
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Angelia S.


Sorrento, FL

$13-30/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced, Professional Care-giver

I have worked at a school for children with autism for two and a half years and became a lead staff conducting training in this capacity. I taught in both a private and public school setting for elementary grades, and I taught ESL in South Korea. I love working with children and making a difference in their development and...
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Kolleene S.


Eustis, FL

$22-40/hr10 yrs exp

Energetic & Loving Caretaker With EMS Training

For some working with children is a job. For me, it became my passion. There may be challenges to overcome in childcare but with the right attitude working with children is a gift. After spending five years in Emergency Medical Services, I couldn't help go back to doing what I was truly passionate about- working with childen....
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Kelly G.


Wildwood, FL

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Professional Aide

I specialize in TBI, spinal cord injury, and visual impairment. I've worked for 10 years in the neuro rehab arena, providing home care for people who have been in catastrophic car/motorcycle accidents. I also have extensive experience with geriatrics, dementia, developmental disabilities except for autism, as well as some mental...
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Erica D.


Mount Dora, FL

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Compassionate And Knowledgeable Special Needs Care Giver

I provide compassionate and quality services for your special needs family member in your home. I have experience with a wide array of exceptionalities and have worked with many children and individuals on the Autism Spectrum, those who are nonverbal, who have cognitive impairments, and who have emotional regulation...
I am a retired nurse with 22 years of experience in all fields. I have a sister who is 12 years older than me and has Hydrocephalus with seizures, developmental delays, amd Autism, who I have helped my mother take care of my whole life. I have experience with lifts, suctioning, tube feeding, and a multitude of other tasks....

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Grand Island, FL

Kailyn G.

5.0

Communication was great and Kailyn was easy to work with and reliable. We anticipate we will hire her frequently.

- Care member

Fonteshe G.

5.0

Fonteshe assisted my 19-year-old son with special needs as his job coach when he started his new job. She was extremely interested in consulting with his head coach and how to help him prior to starting the position. Once his job started, she was there to help him navigate his few days on the job....

- Jacey S.

Donna P.

5.0

Donna was a trusted tutor for A. She worked with A. daily as A. struggled through a difficult curriculum at a private school. When she started with A. in fourth grade, A. was reading at the first grade level. She could read grade level textbooks two years later using the Wilson program and...

- Isabel G.

Bianca P.

5.0

Bianca is a very caring and loving person. She enjoys helping others and making sure all of their needs are met. Bianca is very friendly and outgoing. I admire the passion she has for others. Her beautiful spirit shows in how she takes care of her responsibilities and taking care of her clients. She...

- Christina L.

Trinity C.

5.0

Trinity is phenomenal! I wish we had met her after we had our first child because we would’ve hired her to be our full time nanny. She has extreme patience with our children, shows that she cares and is very responsible. Our boys absolutely love her!!

- Care member

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

Average Rating5.0 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in Grand Island, FL are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 6 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.