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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Gulf Breeze, FL

The average posted rate is $23/hr as of March 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 7 years

Special needs caregivers in Gulf Breeze, FL

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Halley P.


Gulf Breeze, FL

$28/hr10 yrs exp

Educator

5.0

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Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I hold a dual bachelor's degree in Exceptional Student Education and Elementary Education from the University of West Florida (UWF). With 14 years of dedicated teaching experience, I have taught students with special needs, adeptly addressing a range of intellectual, behavioral, and physical challenges across all age groups,...
5.0
"Halley was excellent with our high needs son. She was also very good with my typical children. She will be missed!"

Wanda R.

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Halley P.


Gulf Breeze, FL

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver/Nanny

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

I graduated from UWF with a dual bachelor's degree in Exceptional Student Education and Elementary Education. I spent 14 dedicated years teaching students with special needs and have the ability to work with individuals of various intellectual, behavioral, and physical challenges from early childhood to adulthood. As a nanny...
Halley can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Halley is an amazing person! She was our son's primary caregiver for six months. We are so sad to lose her to relocating. She became a part of our family. She is kind, helpful, genuine, and intelligent. She taught him so many things words, sounds, walking. She is...

Micaela L.

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Michael T.


Gulf Breeze, FL

$25-40/hr10 yrs exp

Energetic Englishman In Indiana

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Please refer to my resume which details my past teaching experience. In short my career started in the Special Needs sector for 5 years which in turn led me into teaching for 10 years. I was Head of PE and Head of Year before I moved from the UK 18 months ago with my wife who works. I have also undertaken 10 years running summer...
Michael can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Mike is fun and energetic! He is very reliable, flexible, dependable and kind. He is passionate about teaching and very willing to go the extra mile if your kiddo needs help in a certain area. I highly recommend Mike, you won't be disappointed!! "

Caitlin B.

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Halley P.


Gulf Breeze, FL

$28/hr10 yrs exp

Senior Care Giver

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I graduated from UWF with a dual bachelor's degree in Exceptional Student Education and Elementary Education. I spent 14 dedicated years teaching students with special needs and have the ability to work with individuals of various intellectual, behavioral, and physical challenges from early childhood to adulthood. As a nanny...
Halley can also help with: Hospice services, dementia, errands, live-in home care, companionship, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

Wound Care

Home Health Aide

4.0
"Halley was great with mom. Tended to her needs and we appreciate the care Halley provided."

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Avery H.


Gulf Breeze, FL

$13-25/hr3 yrs exp

Fun Sitter Who Can Work With Kids Who Have Special Needs

Hi! My name is Avery! I just moved here from North Carolina and I would love to babysit your kids! I'm 20 years old. I have 3 years of childcare experience. I can help with travel and carpooling. I'm in the running for a job to be a RBT (registered behavioral technician) in which I will screen kids for autism, so I love working...
Avery can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'd describe my personality as energetic, disciplined, kind. I like working with kids because they are innocent, creative, loving, and always learning. I'm looking for a job that is occasional, entertaining, and helpful. I have a full time professional job. I am just looking for families with occasional babysitting needs...
5.0
"Linette is great! My kids really loved her. She was fun and playful but she’s also competent and trustworthy- the perfect combination for working with children! Will be our go-to for date night or work events in the future! "

Jackie T.

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Katie B.


Gulf Breeze, FL

$18-20/hr6 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi I'm Katie! -Prior nanny -Prior swim lesson instructor -CPR, AED, and LG certified. I have always loved and been involved with childcare. I have experience with all ages as well as special needs. I have 4 years of nanny experience and over 8 years of babysitting. I have a high school diploma and am currently a senior in...
Katie can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Emily B.


Pensacola, FL

$15/hr3 yrs exp

Nanny :)

I have 3 years of experience. My experience is from interning at a school. I am comfortable and confident with special needs children. I am proficient at gently calming a child down, once they are acquainted with me. I have 3 nieces, they are two, four, and 15. I have helped with my youngest niece since she was a new born. I can...
Emily can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance & more
5.0
"Emily is helpful and thorough in her job."

Heather L.

I volunteered at Autism Pensacola for two summers when I was in high school. My responsibilities included consistently engaging with the kids and making sure they were positively stimulated. I gained a lot of knowledge about how to care for people with mental disabilities. While I do not have paid experience nor am I able to...
Hi! My name is Victoria, and I am a registered nurse! I work in the pediatric ICU and love taking care of kiddos of all ages. I am currently back in school to become a pediatric nurse practitioner! I have been taking care of kids since I was 16, and I have enjoyed the special relationships created! I am CPR certified, and I...
Victoria can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Suzette D.


Pensacola, FL

$13-15/hr1 yrs exp

HHA CNA

I have 23 years of experience as a CNA HHA in home and nursing facility love caring one on one though.
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Suzette D.


Pensacola, FL

$14-19/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Child Care

I have worked with people with autism. I have been in working with the elderly for 30 years. Good with people and a mom and grandma thank you. Baby sitter available.
Suzette can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CNA

CPR

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Tara W.


Pensacola, FL

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Hi my name is Tara I have done private caregiving and caring for disabled people for 20 years. I have a lot of experience. Bathing, dressing, Hoyer lift, companionship, giving meds, cooking, and etc
Hi! My name is Avery. I am a nanny and a tutor! I'm looking for a full time family in Pensacola. I have been hired by two families off of care. com! I would love to meet you and your family!
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Elizabeth W.


Pensacola, FL

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Personal Care Assistant For Children And/or Adults

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

My experience ranges from PTSD, disassociative disorder, cognitive development delays, epilepsy, high emphasis in paralysis and post operative care. I've been an active caregiver to several individuals seeking specialized care for over 6 years. I have extensive knowledge in transfers methods, medication management and the...
5.0
"Liz has been such a blessing so far. Our son who takes a long time to warm up to people and never likes for us to leave him, absolutely loves Liz and told me he wanted me to leave again when I got home because he had so much fun with Liz. Liz plays with and keeps...

Saralyn J.

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Sarah C.


Pensacola, FL

$20-30/hr8 yrs exp

Hello, My name is Sarah! I am freshly graduated from The University of Alabama, with my BS in Human Development and Family Studies, and moving to Pensacola! I have been babysitting since I was 13 years old. During my sophomore year of college, I worked full-time in a self-contained special needs classroom while also managing a...
Sarah can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"I have known Sarah for about 13 years. Almost 12 of those years, we were neighbors. She has baby-sat for me on occasion and has always been so sweet, dependable, interactive, fun and trustworthy. "

Heather S.

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Hiawatha P.


Pensacola, FL

$15/hr10 yrs exp

I've been caring for children as a babysitter . Yet I have over 25 years experience in caring for children. I've been married for 13 years. I'm offering date night childcare services. Do you want to get away for the weekend, an even a week? I can help. I can also provide companion care for a senior. Help with light cleaning,...
Hiawatha can also help with: Meal prep, travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"I used Hiawatha for 2 years when I lived in New Jersey. We would drop our 2 yr old off at her home while my husband and I worked. My son loved staying at her house because they would always do fun activities. I appreciated her providing not only a safe environment...

Jasmine E.

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Robin B.


Milton, FL

$15/hr8 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have years of experience in caring for children of all ages and developmental stages. My experience includes caring for special needs children including those with mental, emotional and behavioral conditions. I believe that all children have individual temperments, interests and abilities that require attention and positive...
Robin can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Robin has provided excellent care for my child during the last four years. My son has a disability and she has been caring, loving, kind and above all patient with him. I have also found her to be very reliable and dependable and would highly recommend her to...

Shay M.

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Angie D.


Pensacola, FL

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Childcare

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have over 20 years of varied experience Childcare. I recently left my job as a remote executive assistant. I have extensive experience in pet care. I am experienced with special needs fur kids & giving medications. I have vast experience with children of all ages. I have taken care of multiple children daily. I am available to...
Angie can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"She is really good with my children. She did an amazing job watching them and keeping safe but also had lots of fun with them. She kept them on their schedule, as I do. I would hire her back in a heartbeat. "

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Gulf Breeze, FL

Halley P.

5.0

Halley was great. Our kids loved her, she was on time and made everything easy. Would happily book again.

- Care member

Halley P.

5.0

Halley is an amazing person! She was our son's primary caregiver for six months. We are so sad to lose her to relocating. She became a part of our family. She is kind, helpful, genuine, and intelligent. She taught him so many things words, sounds, walking. She is amazing and would be a true gift to...

- Micaela L.

Michael T.

5.0

Michael is fun and smart, and will convince your kids to do the things you have to fight them to do, just by being cool. :) he is flexible and very easy for a parent to communicate with.

- Barbara L.

Halley P.

4.0

Halley was great with mom. Tended to her needs and we appreciate the care Halley provided.

- Care member

Linette A.

5.0

Linette is great! My kids really loved her. She was fun and playful but she’s also competent and trustworthy- the perfect combination for working with children! Will be our go-to for date night or work events in the future!

- Jackie T.

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

Average Rating4.7 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in Gulf Breeze, FL are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 12 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.