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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Lakeland, FL

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

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years

Special needs caregivers in Lakeland, FL

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Lafrieda S.


Lakeland, FL

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny/Personal Assistant

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I am a mother of three beautiful grown children and wife. I have 25 years of parenting and housekeeping experience along with working full time as a K-6 elementary school teacher. I have 2 adoptive brothers and a sister who I have taken care of along with other children my father fostered throughout the years. My youngest son,...
Lafrieda can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

Amanda H.


Lakeland, FL

$20/hr2 yrs exp

Loving, Honest Mom

I took care of my mother since the age of 12. She battled alcoholism, major depression and addiction that led to many health issues and injuries. She was in and out of the hospitable and rehabilitation often, she was a fall risk and had about 30 different medications to take throughout the day, I assisted with wound care from...
Amanda can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, transportation, errands

Jessica B.


Winter Haven, FL

$14-19/hr2 yrs exp

Special Needs And Child Care

5.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello Family! My name is Jessica I'm 32years old and have done so much in life. I'm a wife of 13 years mom of 4 boys (16, 13, 9, and 6). I have done home health care, licensed cosmetologist, and day care worker. I also cared for a boy for 2 years who was autistic. I would love to meet with you and your family to find out if we...
5.0
"She was so great with my kids they asked when she was coming back! Super friendly, kind, caring, and all the great qualities I was looking for in a caregiver for my kiddos! She's a keeper!!!"

Mandy W.

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Isabel S.


Auburndale, FL

$10-15/hr7 yrs exp

Isabel From Riverview Fl

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hello, Im 25 years old. I have experience with young babies to toddlers. All my life I basically have been surrounded with babies. With me, your children will receive appropriate care. With all my skills and experience, I'm able to provide a supervised, safe, and stable environment for your little ones. Experienced in all ages...
Isabel can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Alayna R.


Auburndale, FL

$15-18/hr4 yrs exp

Hi, my name is Alayna! I have about 8 years of experience in childcare due to family and family friends, but 4 years of childcare being an actual profession. I have worked with children from the ages of 4 months - 16 years. I have CPR/First Aid training, and experience in caring for children with special needs. I like to...
Alayna can also help with: Travel, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Jessica S.


Winter Haven, FL

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Full-Time Babysitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Jessica. I am currently a nanny for a 1. 5-year-old in Lakeland whose parents work from home. I live in Winter Haven. I have been with my current nanny position since he was 3 months old and he is recently going to be graduating into daycare as he would love to be around other kids. I'm looking for something to...
Jessica can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, travel
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

30 years of experience with childcare. Experience with deaf and autistic children. working with autism children I realize many of them do not like to speak, they prefer to sign, so I am fluent in sign language.
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Alexus R.


Winter Haven, FL

$13/hr1 yrs exp

About Me!

Hi! I'm Alexus! I'm 18 and i'm from Winter Haven FL. I've worked with many kids with ages ranging from 6mo-12yrs+. I've also had much experience with special needs and i'm currently working in a group home as needed caring for those with special needs. This all started when I started to babysit my own siblings. Eventually my...
Alexus can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

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Spencer H.


Eagle Lake, FL

$18/hr3 yrs exp

Babysitter/Nanny

Hi, I'm Spencer! Need a night out? A break from the kids? Or maybe there's just too much to get done and no one to watch the little ones? That's what I'm here for. I've helped care for kids my entire life. It makes me happy to know that there are kids getting the time and care they need! I have experience taking care of...
Spencer can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Hi, my name is Jasmine. I currently attend Florida Southern college. After I get my bachelors degree, I plan on getting my masters in occupational therapy and specializing in special needs. I have around 4 years of experience working with children. I spent 3 years working the latchkey and summer camp programs back home, where I...
Jasmine can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Katlyn E.


Auburndale, FL

$15-30/hr1 yrs exp

Special Needs Sitter

I currently nanny for a family that has a daughter with special needs. She is the sweetest little girl I have ever met & I absolutely adore her! Please contact me for more information!
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Audra F.


Winter Haven, FL

$11-16/hr5 yrs exp

Outgoing, Mature, Christian Caregiver

I am a wife and mom of 4. I have experience in pediatric special needs care (trach care, feeding tube, heart monitor, oxygen, etc) I have held paid positions in elderly care as well as caring for my own parents before they passed away. I have worked as a pharmacy technician and am comfortable with medication prep. I am looking...
Audra can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, personal care, respite care, hospice services, errands & more
Skills:

CPR

I have extensive experience with child care and special needs and am compassionate, patient, and eager to help as much as possible!
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Alayna R.


Auburndale, FL

$14-19/hr2 yrs exp

Hi, I'm Alayna! I grew up taking care of multiple family members with mental and physical disabilities. With that experience, I have been able to care for other special needs children, in both a professional and caring manner. My experiences include Autism, ADD/ADHD, vision impairments, anxiety, depression, OCD, Down Syndrome,...
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Amanda S.


Eagle Lake, FL

$18-25/hr8 yrs exp

I have worked in the medical field for 8 years. I've worked in a couple group homes with men and women who have intellectual disabilities. I'm familiar with hoyer lifts. I have a lot of patience. I'm very understanding. And plenty of references if needed.
Fun Friendly Family Oriented I have experience working on the Oncology Dept. at the hospital Private Home Care , Pediatric patients , Hospice, Down syndrome , disabled children/adults, !
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Isabel S.


Auburndale, FL

$17-22/hr5 yrs exp

Hello! I've been in childcare for a little over 5-6 years! My child care ranges to all spectrums and ages! With me your child will have the appropriate care and love needed to thrive and to feel comfortable! With all my experience and skills, I'm able to provide and safe and stable environment for your little ones!
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Andrea S.


Plant City, FL

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Babysitter/Nanny

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

I have been an on-call babysitter and nanny to special needs children for the past 5 years. I am a mother of two boys myself. I have a 9-year-old autistic boy and a baby. I work from home, so I can adjust my schedule as needed.
Andrea can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"She worked very well with son! I breastfeed and thought it was going to be very difficult for him to adjust to someone else. She made me feel at ease knowing I'll be away from him for all those hours :)"

Terell H.

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Nicole P.


Winter Haven, FL

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Fun And Loving Mom

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have 10+ years of experience with children of all ages from 0-15 years old. I have a 7-year-old daughter that is in first grade. I have experience working with children and teens that are special needs. I have a reliable transportation with up to 7 seats in my SUV along with infant to toddler car seats including boosters. I...
Nicole can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"She's AMAZING! Nicole babysat our 3 children ages 3-10 (AND they all have special needs from ASD to metabolic disorders.) Nicole met all our expectations and we continue to keep in touch even though we don't work together anymore. We would definitely hire Nicole...

Nichole K.

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Hope R.


Bartow, FL

$10-15/hr

Special Needs Provider

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have not had any professional experience with special needs children or adults. Elementary school through High School there were all sorts of activities and clubs focused on special needs children that I was apart of. This is cleaning doing crafts, activities, tutoring, and sports.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Lakeland, FL

Jessica B.

5.0

She was so great with my kids they asked when she was coming back! Super friendly, kind, caring, and all the great qualities I was looking for in a caregiver for my kiddos! She's a keeper!!!

- Mandy W.

Andrea S.

5.0

The kids loved spending the day with her and her son. She sent text to update how they were doing and pictures of them having fun. I would use her again.

- Robbie P.

Nicole P.

5.0

Nicole was so kind and patient with our children, even when they became unruly, she kept her head level and made appropriate decisions. She kept in touch with us and we felt so happy having her watch our Littles while we were on a date. Definitely will hire again

- Samantha D.

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

Average Rating5.0 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in Lakeland, FL are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 27 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.