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21 special needs caregivers are listed in Gulf Shores, AL

The average posted rate is $15/hr as of April 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years

Special needs caregivers in Gulf Shores, AL

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Ruby R.


Gulf Shores, AL

$18-20/hr • 6 yrs exp

Fun Nanny!

5.0

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Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Ruby, and I have 6 years of experience in babysitting, including working with children with special needs! I have a strong passion for helping children grow and thrive in a safe, nurturing, and fun environment. I also have 4 years of experience as a lifeguard and am currently pursuing a nursing degree at the...
Ruby can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Amazing, Ruby was great and reliable! "

Ali I.

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Daphne S.


Gulf Shores, AL

$15/hr • 10 yrs exp

Giggles & Smiles Available

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

The best way to make children good is to make them happy. Hello my name is Daphne. I have many years working and teaching and taking care of children . My 1st experience would be 10+ years teaching preschool , 7 years working for the elementary education field. I have been a mother for 33 years and I am a grandmother to three...
Daphne can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Daphne (D.D) was probably the best sitter I have ever had for my two children ages 6 and 8. She was wonderful. She played with the kids and was really involved with them. We loved her and hated seeing her move. I can’t recommend her enough!"

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Penny P.


Gulf Shores, AL

$10-15/hr • 10 yrs exp

YEARS Patient.cre Of All Ages, Special Needs, Feeding, Mobility, Sei

Nursing and business background. Have worked with infants and geriatrics. Over 20 years experience with feeding tubes, mobility, seizure monitoring, etc. Seeking Full or Part time
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Cynthia G.


Gulf Shores, AL

$15-25/hr • 3 yrs exp

PRN Caregiver

I worked for a group home for mentally retarded male clients and also one on one with one male client to assist them with their ADL's and as a mentor. I am very passionate about care giving of all ages but special needs are the top for me because they can't help the way they are and still they find joy in simple things and...
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Cara C.


Gulf Shores, AL

$18/hr • 3 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I absolutely adore children! I can do everything from morning drop-offs at school to traveling help. I have experience with special needs children, as well as children above age 2. Flexible schedule and great communication with parents.
Cara can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Abagail H.


Gulf Shores, AL

$17-20/hr • 4 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny/caregiver!

1.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Abbie, and I am 23 years old. I am very fun-loving, responsible, and kind! I have experience with all ages, and special needs. I have been babysitting for 8 years now, and I absolutely love it! I also am a huge animal lover, I have a corgi and she is my baby. I have been pet sitting for as long as I can remember,...
Abagail can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Natalie J.


Fairhope, AL

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Caregiver By Heart And Career Looking For Full-time Employment For Elderly, Handicapped, Dementia

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have been a caregiver since 2001 and enjoy what I do. I have cared for preteen through elderly patients with special needs, ambulatory/non-ambulatory, Dementia/Alzheimer's in all stages, Paraplegia and much more. I specialize in caring for those on Hospice. Many of my patients were former medical staff and family/friends of...
Natalie can also help with: Home modification, respite care, dementia, personal care
5.0
"Natalie has a wonderful personality and bonded with my mother immediately. I enjoy so much watching my mother laugh. Natalie has all the skills needed to manage the care of the elderly with dementia and very limited mobility. Really glad I found her!!"

Vera G.

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Natalie J.


Fairhope, AL

$15-35/hr • 10 yrs exp

Caregiver To All

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have been employed as a caregiver for 17 years. I have cared for many people with different needs including a teenager with Intellectual Disability, Cerebral Palsy and a young adult with the same diagnosis. The latter person could only crawl, I had to lift her at times. I have recently been caring for a non-verbal young adult...
5.0
"Natalie is Extremely Patient.... Thoughtful, Insightful, Kind, and Considerate.All of those qualities are necessary to care for my young adult daughter who is nonverbal and has autism."

Lisa K.

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Sydney P.


Foley, AL

$15/hr • 4 yrs exp

Hi! My name is Sydney, I am new to the area and am looking for some awesome families to help. I have experience with special needs children. I am just a big kid in an adult body and love to have fun with kids. In my spare time, I like to play any kind of board game or card game with friends! I also love hanging out with my...
Sydney can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling
5.0
"Sydney took care of our puppy as if she was her own. It was so great to know that are puppy was going to have so much fun and be loved on while we were away. We would recommend her to anyone!"

Rene A.

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Mary Ann Y.


Fairhope, AL

$15-20/hr

Full time special needs provider

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Special needs children's and adults is my calling I have took care of the special ed students for 9 years till I went out on retirement . I work with the Baldwin co. Board of Ed as a paraprofessional . The kids that I taught were EMR educable mentally retarded autism and TMR trainable mentally retarded I enjoy my time with the...
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Sarah J.


Fairhope, AL

$14-19/hr • 5 yrs exp

Special Needs

I'm a positive and energetic 30-year-old, non-smoker. I have reliable transportation, a clean driving record, okay with pets, love to clean, and am CPR certified.
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Stephanie N.


Foley, AL

$18-50/hr • 10 yrs exp

Love Smiles And Laughter.

I am looking for a family that needs dependable childcare. I have worked with all aged children also with special needs families. I'd describe my personality as outgoing, engaging and kind. I like working with kids because they are tender and looking for guidance. They are fun to watch explore and grow. I'm looking for...
Stephanie can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
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Stacie G.


Fairhope, AL

$10-15/hr • 10 yrs exp

Highly Experienced Caregiver, Past Licensed Practical Nurse And BS In Elementary Education.

I have worked as an LPN for 16 years with experience in Geriatrics and Pediatrics. I have worked in many different areas and always loved it. I was born a natural caregiver. I have a special place in my heart for the vulnerable and believe it is critical to be their advocate. I also have a BS in Elementary Education.
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Stephanie N.


Foley, AL

$8-13/hr • 2 yrs exp

Extra Set Of Hands

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Most of my experience is with special needs children. Because I have also worked with families as well. I have a very genuine heart and love working with seniors.
Stephanie can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, hospice services, dementia, errands, respite care & more
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Savannah P.


Fairhope, AL

$13-20/hr • 2 yrs exp

Hello, my name is Savannah and I am a student at Auburn University. My major is Rehabilitation and Disability Studies and I hope to become a Speech Pathologist. In the past two years I have gotten more experience working with people with disabilities than ever before so I would still consider myself new to the field. I work part...
Hi I am very good with special need persons I will help them feel safe and better in their environment
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Cheryl W.


Foley, AL

$10-15/hr • 10 yrs exp

Fun & Energetic Nanny

Hi, I'm Miss Cheryl, a very reliable, patient, and creative Momma of 3 adults, G to 9 grandkids, with approximately 40 years of experience caring for children, from infants to teens. I'm confident, energetic, and fun. I do think kids are kids, but it's up to adults to teach them to respect others, nature, and the world around...
Cheryl can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Kelly E.


Fairhope, AL

$15-25/hr • 4 yrs exp

Fun Sitter & Loves Kids!

Hi! My name is Kelly , I'm 18 years old and I'm looking for a job to work the months of April and May. I think I'd be a perfect fit for any family in need of some extra help! I worked with special needs children and adults all throughout high school with an organization called Exceptional Foundation Gulf Coast, so I have plenty...
Kelly can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Donita C.


Foley, AL

$15-19/hr • 10 yrs exp

I've been a Caregiver for 10 plus years. I not only take care and assist you or your loved one but I also will do medication reminding, light housekeeping, laundry, meal preparation, errands, help with bath or showering, give companionship and kindness. I'm comfortable around pets and don't mind going the extra mile to make my...
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Lia J.


Fairhope, AL

$16-25/hr • 5 yrs exp

I'd describe my personality as trustworthy, energetic, caring, and dependable. I take my customer's needs and well-being very seriously and treat everyone as if they were my family. These are characteristics that my team also possesses so I'm confident in placing the best fit for your home care needs. I thoroughly enjoy caring...

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Gulf Shores, AL

Ruby R.

5.0

Ruby was very professional, always emailing back promptly and was kind enough to do a call with me and my son prior to meeting in person to help determine if we were a good fit for one another. I have a son with special needs who needs extra attention in ways that other children do not. She...

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Daphne S.

5.0

Daphne took amazing care of our son from four to six months old. She is always on time (most days she even came early), and she genuinely cared about our son. She followed his schedule, updated me throughout the day, and communicated so well. She was a joy to have in our daily lives, and you could...

- Care member

Natalie J.

4.0

Natalie wants to please and do the right thing. It has only been two days of working for us, but so far so good.

- Ali C.

Natalie J.

5.0

Natalie is great with Autistic children.

- Lonnie D.

Sydney P.

5.0

Sydney took care of our puppy as if she was her own. It was so great to know that are puppy was going to have so much fun and be loved on while we were away. We would recommend her to anyone!

- Rene A.

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