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Find special needs caregivers in Lake Mary, FL that you’ll love

60 special needs caregivers are listed in Lake Mary, FL

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

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years

Special needs caregivers in Lake Mary, FL

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Bethany F.


Lake Mary, FL

$20-34/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I am a Mother of three children, 23, 20 and 15. I have had the honor of having 28 years of experience with children, some on and off with our working in ministry throughout the older years. I have worked as a nanny , traveled with families and worked in the nursery at Church. I have also helped with vacation Bible schools,...
Bethany can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Bethany is absolutely wonderful with children and of all ages. She has such a big and caring heart and will provide exceptional care for your children. I would happily hire her again as well as recommend her services to others whenever needed. You'll be happy that...

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Pamela G.


Lake Mary, FL

$15-25/hr

Special Needs/Cancer Care Provider

took care of my mother after her cancer surgery/treatments. I was her In Home Health Care Provider. I tended to her tracheotomy, along with tube feedings. Took care of her medical records, medications and hygiene needs. I also cared for my sister who had colon cancer. I helped and assisted her with colostomy bag. I so value what...
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Adeline H.


Lake Mary, FL

$13-15/hr7 yrs exp

Adeline Qualifications!

I have been nannying/babysitting for about seven years now! I absolutely love working with kids! I have a lot of experience in babysitting special needs kiddos and working with them through school systems and other organizations. I also know a good amount of ASL if any families sign! I have a lot of training for watching infants...
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Ahjania W.


Lake Mary, FL

$15-26/hr1 yrs exp

Your Favorite Sitter!

I have began babysitting children when I was 13 years of age. I have mentoring experience as well as experience working with children who have special needs. I am currently a child welfare employee where I am still actively around children of all ages daily. I am willing to assist with all things as long as there is an open line...
Ahjania can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Jessica A.


Lake Mary, FL

$18-36/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have experience in caring for elderly and disabled and special needs. I am nurse and I love grandparents. I have 12 years experience.
Jessica can also help with: Dementia, personal care, visiting nurse
Skills:

CNA

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Gail W.


Sanford, FL

$18-25/hr10 yrs exp

Here To Help Because I Care

3.7

(3)

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello, From childhood to adulthood I have cared for those with special needs including but not limited to, major heart defects, asthma, diabetes, MD & MS. I have worked in an assisted living facility, and provided in-home care to children and adults with learning, mental, and physical disabilities. My children grew up playing...
5.0
"Gail has watched my two special needs sons. She was dependable, trustworthy, and very professional. She took very good care of the children and left the house in better shape than it was when she arrived! I trust my children in her care and would definitely...

Lindsay R.

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Elizabeth A.


Altamonte Springs, FL

$20-30/hr8 yrs exp

Army Wife Seeking Baby Sitting Jobs

Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood

If you need an experienced caregiver, I'm you're girl! I've undergone the Red Cross Babysitting program, and I love working with kids of all ages. I have experience with multiples, newborns, and special needs. For the last 3 years, I worked for a family adventure cruise in Panama City Fl. I grew up closely with cousins who...
Elizabeth can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Elizabeth is punctual, a great listener and very fun! My one year old loved dancing around the living room with her while I was away. And you can tell she really listens and retains any instructions you give her. Very responsible and just a positive upbeat person."

Ashley J.

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Rebekkah Nicole R.


Sanford, FL

$24-26/hr10 yrs exp

Hi! My name is Bekkah! I have 10+ years of experience working with neurotypical kiddos and kids with autism and other special needs diagnoses. I have a nack for helping all types of kids feel comfortable enough to have tons of fun! I promise to make any time with me, a good experience!
Rebekkah Nicole can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Bekkah is absolutely wonderful with our 3 year old and 1 year old boys. My son was just asking if she is coming over the other day, because he loves to play with her. She’s reliable and is great with my boys. She’s also great at updating me/us when she is sitting....

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James H.


Altamonte Springs, FL

$25-30/hr7 yrs exp

Part-Time, As-Needed Childcare Provider

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is James and I am 26 years old. Prior to moving to Florida I worked at an inclusion daycare with children who had varying levels of sensory processing disorder and other delays. I moved to Florida in August of 2017 and did a College Program for 9 months. I worked at a childcare center for kids of cast members for...
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Christina C.


Longwood, FL

$20-35/hr10 yrs exp

Dedicated And Caring Nanny, Babysitter & Tutor

Hi! I am a reliable and patient person with more than 15 years of experience in caring for children, from infants to teenagers. I have about 4 years experience as a nanny, and I have a lot of experience in tutoring children in my care. I have a Masters in Education, so if your children need help in school I am qualified to...
Christina can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Christina is a warm, loving, and fun babysitter. She has watched our children for years, since they were infants, and all three of my children love her. She is extremely professional and dependable, and a pleasure to be around. I have always felt completely...

Stephanie V.

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Kathleen K.


Altamonte Springs, FL

$17-25/hr3 yrs exp

Bring Back The SMILES And Laughter. It's Healing.

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Kathleen here! I am here to spread the word. These words are: There are still good people. The world in which we live can be incredibly unpredictable. So instead, lets focus on certainty. You are here looking for a compassionate, faithful and dedicated person to be present with a loved one. To speak up for your loved one. To...
5.0
"Wow! Kathleen is AMAZING! What a wonderful individual. We've had Kathleen watch my 15 year-old son with special needs for about a week now. Unfortunately, we're only here for another week, but hopefully she'll be available to watch him again when we return for...

Chad A.

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Katherine T.


Longwood, FL

$27-50/hr10 yrs exp

Hello, I live in Longwood area with my family for 19 years. I have past work experience in Daycare settings and experienced with children of all ages/ children on spectrum levels. My background work experience is a Certified Nurses Assistant/Home Health Aide for Private Care. For the last few years I provided Home Health Care...
5.0
"I work from home, but my work takes me out of town often. I've used Katherine many times over the years for various reasons. (Pet care, Housekeeping, shopping, etc.) Awhile ago I blew out my back and was laid up for a short period. The burden of daily chores was...

John K.

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Donna B.


Winter Springs, FL

$21-22/hr7 yrs exp

Funny, Playful, Caring

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi my name is Donna I am a proud mother of 4 grown children. I miss caring for children and being depended upon. I am a conscientious mom. I am creative and attentive. I know how difficult it is to raise children while working. It is important to me that you know your children are safe and happy while under my care. I am very...
Donna can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Donna is an excellent care taker!! She currently nannies for our 6 month old. She's been with us since our daughter was 4 months old. We feel so lucky to have Donna!! She's kind, caring and patient. She's excellent with communication and super reliable! She has a...

Vived B.

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James H.


Altamonte Springs, FL

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter

Hired by 51 families in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm James! I became "babysitter certified" and certified in CPR/First Aid when I was 11 years old, and I have been babysitting ever since. I have cared for children ranging in age from newborn to 18 years old, and up to 7 children at a time of varying ages. I have experience with twins/multiples and varying special needs. I...
James can also help with: Travel, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Best babysitter ever! Would love to hire again!"

Sarah S.

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Gail W.


Sanford, FL

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Hello! I'm Here To Help. Please Tell Me How Can I Assist You?

Hired by 23 families in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Gail! I am a mature adult who has raised four children into respectable adults. I've cared for other people's children and aging parents throughout the years. I've cared for infants, twins, a child with a brain tumor. Also, adults with Alzheimer, strokes and other special needs adults & children. I've worked at...
Gail can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Gail has been such a wonderful and reliable babysitter for my three young kids! My kids look forward to her visits and my youngest immediately climbs into her lap (he’s usually super shy). She’s supportive and respectful of our parenting style and our schedules....

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I love spending time with kids, I've worked a lot with special needs!
Ashley can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Kadie D.


Sanford, FL

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

10+ Years Childcare Experience Including Newborns, Special Needs And Multiples

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, I'm Kadie! I'm a 32-year-old mother who loves children! I've been caring for children since my early teenage years and innately enjoy teaching and nurturing little ones. Please shoot me a message to learn more about me, or if you have any questions. I look forward to chatting with you! Notable Experience: -...
Hello! My name is Cally! I am a Special needs educator on summer break looking for baby sitting gigs:) I have been an educator for 2 years working with high schoolers preparing them for life skills and basic needs. I enjoy singing and reading for fun. I am clean and patient, please reach out if you have any questions!
Cally can also help with: Swimming supervision
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Candace L.


Altamonte Springs, FL

$16-30/hr5 yrs exp

Not Just A Job!!!

I have been through first hand experience of loving a senior and seeing them become a different person, all because of an illness that has plagued them. Life is not fair, but through love we can get through it. I believe we can love people back to life! I had a grandmother, whom I was super close with, develop dementia and then...
Candace can also help with: Dementia, live-in home care
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Caroline A.


Sanford, FL

$22-30/hr10 yrs exp

Dedicated Childcare Specialist

I'm a boy mom of an8-year-old (with special needs) and a 15-year-old. I've been a certified teacher for over 13 years and I've tutored for even longer than that. I managed an after hours daycare in Jacksonville for 3 years. I am caring, reliable, and attentive. I would love to work with you and look forward to hearing from you...
Caroline can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

First Aid

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Lake Mary, FL

Bethany F.

5.0

Bethany was communicative and very caring with my kids. She worked well with our family and was very flexible in meeting our needs.

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Gail W.

5.0

Gail has watched my two special needs sons. She was dependable, trustworthy, and very professional. She took very good care of the children and left the house in better shape than it was when she arrived! I trust my children in her care and would definitely recommend her to others needing care of...

- Lindsay R.

Elizabeth A.

5.0

Elizabeth is wonderful. She took great care of my little one. I can't recommend enough!

- Erica D.

Rebekkah Nicole R.

5.0

Bekkah is absolutely wonderful with our 3 year old and 1 year old boys. My son was just asking if she is coming over the other day, because he loves to play with her. She’s reliable and is great with my boys. She’s also great at updating me/us when she is sitting. I know when she is around the kids...

- Care member

Christina C.

5.0

Christina is a warm, loving, and fun babysitter. She has watched our children for years, since they were infants, and all three of my children love her. She is extremely professional and dependable, and a pleasure to be around. I have always felt completely comfortable leaving my children with her....

- Stephanie V.

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