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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Gulf Breeze, FL

The average posted rate is $21/hr as of November 2024

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

$25/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 great. Our kids loved her, she was on time and made everything easy. Would happily book again."

Care member

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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: Light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Halley is by far the 1st caregiver that undersold herself here. Halley was everything you could ever need or desire in care for your children. They bonded with her immediately. She did planned activities and games with them. We believe you will not find a more...

Jada D.

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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: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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.

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Halley P.


Gulf Breeze, FL

$25/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: Dementia, companionship, hospice services, light cleaning, errands, live-in home care & more
Skills:

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Halley was amazing with my dad with dementia. She has a great personality and did a great job keeping him involved. We would have had her help longer but following a hospitalization he required assisted living."

Michelle S.

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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: Grocery shopping, travel, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision & 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

$20-26/hr6 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi I'm Katie! -Prior part time 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 2 years of part time nanny experience and over 6 years of babysitting. I have an associates degree as well as...
Katie can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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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: Grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep & 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...
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Suzette D.


Pensacola, FL

$10-15/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: Meal prep, grocery shopping, travel, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

CNA

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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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Laney R.


Pensacola, FL

$20-50/hr15 yrs exp

Nanny. Teacher. Tutor. Babysitter.

Hi! I'm searching for a family (or families) to work for! For the past 2 years, I have been a preschool teacher and a Respite Care Provider for the Air Force- basically a nanny for a USAF family who has kids with special needs. Their time in Pensacola is coming to an end and I want to find a family to continue loving and...
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Aletea M.


Pensacola, FL

$32/hr9 yrs exp

Love To Learn, Love To Teach!

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have 9 years of experience. I can help with Dinner Preparation, Homework, Swimming Supervision, and Crafts. I worked on NAS Military base with their CDC (ages 6 weeks- 4 years old), and their Youth Center (ages 5-12). I have CPR/First Aid training, special needs experience (ASD and Down Syndrome), and I worked as part of the...
Aletea can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

Anna G.


Pensacola, FL

$16-35/hr5 yrs exp

Fun, Creative, Experienced Graduate Student

I have 5 years of experience. I can help with Behavior - Positive Behavioral Support and Assistive Technology/AAC. I am a registered behavior technician and am getting my masters degree in clinical mental health counseling. I have experience working with children ages 2-15 of all different abilities.

Margarete A.


Pensacola, FL

$15-30/hr10 yrs exp

Responsible Nanny Available

I am a mother to two teenage girls (21 and 18) who would love to assist you & your family. For the past 2 years, I've been a nanny to two young boys & served as the family's household manager. As the boys have gotten older, the amount of support the family needs going forward has changed. Therefore, I'll be looking for full-time...
Margarete can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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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: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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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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.