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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Lake Mary, FL

The average posted rate is $16/hr as of January 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/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: Craft assistance, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Bethany was an outstanding hire and fit in seamlessly with our family. She is such a sweet person and was reliable, trustworthy and empathic. I couldn’t recommend her more! "

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Margaret S.


Lake Mary, FL

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny Full-time Or Part-time

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Margaret, and I was a nanny for 5 years. I have experience with everything from; managing the household, light and heavy duty housekeeping, grocery shopping, running errands, pet care, pick up/drop off to and from school, and after school activities. I have worked with children since my senior year of high school,...
Margaret can also help with: Meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

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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

$10-15/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: Carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Amy S.


Lake Mary, FL

$20-37/hr2 yrs exp

I'd describe my personality as fun, loving and likes everyone. My friends call me a golden retriever. I like caring for seniors because I like to see them happy and still trying to do the things they love. I know it can get lonely and confusing sometimes for them so I'd like to think my friendship can help with that. I'm...
Amy can also help with: Meal prep, errands, light cleaning, dementia, transportation
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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, visiting nurse, personal care
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 is a great caregiver. Her personality makes her pleasant to be around and she is a hard worker. She is dependable and truly cares about her the needs of her client."

Andrea A.

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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: Travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Elizabeth is wonderful. She took great care of my little one. I can't recommend enough!"

Erica D.

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Monica P.


Winter Springs, FL

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Loving Empty-nester Available To Provide Reliable Childcare

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Loving "empty-nester" available to provide nurturing care part-time for your child or children. I have raised two beautiful daughters (22 & 24) and desire to help a family with reliable, dependable child care. Flexible schedule, love pets, will gladly help with light housekeeping. I am trustworthy and love children of all ages....
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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: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
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 1 family 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: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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
"Kathleen was super sweet, we connected right from our first meeting. Kathleen was very responsive and kept in touch during the night we hired her and she was really great with my Mom! I would highly recommend and we'd certainly hire her again!"

Dawn R.

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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: Meal prep, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Donna was wonderful while providing care for my special needs daughter. She was very reliable and I knew my daughter was well cared for while I was at work."

Nicki G.

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James H.


Altamonte Springs, FL

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter

Hired by 50 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: Carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"We hired James to be our first sitter my kids had in a very long time (first sitter ever for my youngest) and he was friendly, punctual, and great with the kids. He followed the routine, kept everyone happy, and was a pleasure to use. We will definitely hire him...

Rachel O.

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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 21 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: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Gail was great with my newborn, highly recommend her. She's a kind person and will take good care of your little ones"

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

Special Needs Care

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:

First Aid

CPR

Early Education

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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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Ratings for Lake Mary, FL special needs caregivers listed on Care.com

Average Rating5.0 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in Lake Mary, FL are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 8 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.