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31 special needs caregivers are listed in Lecanto, FL

The average posted rate is $16/hr as of December 2024

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years

Special needs caregivers in Lecanto, FL

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Taysia H.


Lecanto, FL

$20-30/hr5 yrs exp

Nurturing And Experienced Caregiver

5.0

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I have over 15 years of experience working with children and some of those experiences were involving specials needs. I have worked with cancer patients and with a variety of children with sensory disorders or Autistic. I can handle stressful situations with a calm and nurturing demeanor. I am very patient and I listen and...
5.0
"Taysia helped my family, I had help with remembering how to operate my computer and phone. She is great with collecting eggs off my farm, mowing and feeding my animals. I have a pool that she also helped me clean when it's needs to be vacuumed. She is a hard worker...

Lonnie H.

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Taysia H.


Lecanto, FL

$22-25/hr10 yrs exp

DATE NIGHT/ Residential Monthly Cleanings

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

Experienced with newborn and infant care all the way up to teens. I love meet and great interviews for date nights or cleanings to share my childcare/ cleaning stories. I have a love for teaching developmental milestones and cleaning homes. My schedule is currently filling up but I have a few openings a month! I have over 15...
Taysia can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, travel, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

Early Education

5.0
"Tayshia did a wonderful job caring for our three little ones for our date night! She was punctual, text us picture updates while we were gone, kept everyone happy and had them all sound asleep by the time we got home. Would 100% highly recommend her and will for...

Jeremy K.

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Jessie M.


Lecanto, FL

$14-19/hr2 yrs exp

Very Energetic And Helpful

I have 2 years of experience. I can help with Swimming Supervision and Cooking/Meal Preparation as well as other things. I have worked with special needs children as well.
Jessie can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Ann S.


Lecanto, FL

$10-15/hr3 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'm passionate about childcare, and I have five years of experience caring for children of all ages. I have a natural ability to connect with children and create a safe, nurturing, and fun environment for them. I am patient, calm, and creative, and I love playing games with children, both indoors and outdoors. I believe that...
Ann can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

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Ivanna J.


Hernando, FL

$10-20/hr2 yrs exp

Special Needs Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Ivanna and I love working with children. I have been babysitting for the past 6 years and studied Early Childhood Education in high school. I have experience working with children with special needs. I completed my PCA/CNA certifications from WTC and am CPR certified. If you are looking for someone that will actually...
5.0
"Fabulous! Can not say enough good things about Ivanna!! "

John H.

I have been babysitting for about three years now, including my special needs brother. I have babysat ages 1-13 and have done overnight jobs. I enjoy spending time with kids and helping families. I provide a caring environment for the children I look after.
Georgeann can also help with: Grocery shopping, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
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Theresa B.


Beverly Hills, FL

$15/hr10 yrs exp

Let's Be The Best We Can Be!

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have 10+ years of experience, with personal references. I have experience with special needs children from deaf to nonverbal level 3 autistic. My whole goal is to provide a fun and safe environment for your family. I'm available afternoons and all day on the weekends.
Theresa can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Denise M.


Homosassa, FL

$10-20/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver For The Summer

I have worked in the school system for 22 years and most recently ESE and special needs students. I would love to work with your angel over the summer. I am CPR certified and YMHFA. I believe children are our future and need someone to help them proceed on the right path. Thank you for the consideration.
Denise can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Ashley S.


Homosassa, FL

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have 15 years experience in senior health care with Alzheimer and dementia, also special needs. Job duties I performed, physical therapy, wound care, bathing, medication management , daily charting medical care and all your ADL . I have references to back my work. I am certified in CPR, AED, first aid a med tech certification....
Ashley can also help with: Companionship, hospice services, errands, dementia, light cleaning, home modification & more
Skills:

CNA

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Ivanna J.


Hernando, FL

$22/hr6 yrs exp

Babysitter/Nanny

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

My name is Ivanna and I love working with children. I have been babysitting for the past 11 years and studied Early Childhood Education in high school. I have experience working with children with special needs. I completed my PCA/CNA certifications from WTC and am CPR certified. If you are looking for someone that will actually...
Ivanna can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

CNA

CPR

First Aid

I am CPR certified and first Aid and I have gone through Citrus County School District background checks and drug tests because I work at a school. I have worked closely with children, since I was very young. Working closely with my church child care from ages newborn to 12 years old. I have babysat my sisters children from when...
Lauren can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Bianca M.


Homosassa, FL

$10-20/hr1 yrs exp

In order to become a substitute teacher, in my county, I had to go though a brief special needs training. As a sub, I have worked for my county's special needs school, CREST. I have worked with emotionally and behaviorally disturbed children. I also have experience working with the mentally challenged, and autistic students at...
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Nanette W.


Brooksville, FL

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Provider

I work with Special Needs Children and help with errands everyday needs and homework. I enjoy every minute and I've worked with them for 10 years.
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Roxanne N.


Brooksville, FL

$23/hr10 yrs exp

Licensed Practical Nurse

As a licensed practical nurse for over 20 years I also became interested in ABA, working with special needs as a nurse as well an RBT. However, during 2020 I did not maintain my certification do to the covid period as well decided to return to work as a nurse. Therefore moving forward my background training has only improved to...
5.0
"Roxanne is a one of a kind caretaker! Speaks both Spanish and English which is very convenient for one. She goes above and beyond and puts her heart into her work truly providing her efforts with care and knowledge. Very personable yet professional. Would...

Christina P.

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Jessie H.


Dunnellon, FL

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Loving Caregiver For You

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Jessica and I have about 20 years of experience in caring for those with special needs in their homes and in group home settings, as well as in a school setting. I am experienced in almost all areas of care and enjoy bringing a smile to other's faces.
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Yukako W.


Dunnellon, FL

$20/hr6 yrs exp

I Worked At Daycare, After School For Special Needs In Japan, And I Was Au Pair In The US.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

- experiences with twin babies, newborns, and more - speak Japanese and English I'd describe my personality as patient, passionate and hardworking. I like working with kids because I love sharing happiness that they try something new and figure it out. I'm looking for a job that is full-time either part-time. I have...
Yukako can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Great care and engagement with our child! Reliable, trustworthy, and friendly."

Karen C.

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Wendy K.


Dunnellon, FL

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Companion

I have about 12 years' experience. My late husband and I worked for a very prominent family taking care of their home and property. I was InCharge of taking care of their home and special need. The most recent was taking care of a senior couple helping with cooking, cleaning, errands doctors' appointments, playing cards,...
Wendy can also help with: Personal care, companionship
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Julie B.


Dunnellon, FL

$20/hr1 yrs exp

Former Homeschool Mom

I am the mother of two grown children, one of whom has special needs. I homeschooled both of my children as well as taught other children in our homeschool group and church. I have a degree in engineering, but chose to stay home once we had children.
Hey! I'm bailey, i'm 18 and just started nursing school, I have prior experience with working with children, taking care of people is one of my passions in life, and after I finish school, I plan on working in the NICU! my mom was a babysitter on this app when I was younger and I always enjoyed helping her out, I also volunteer...
Bailey can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:

CNA

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Roxanne N.


Brooksville, FL

$17-40/hr10 yrs exp

Licensed Practical Nurse

Supporting seniors and special needs individuals with dementia, surgical procedures, and all care needs.
Roxanne can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Lecanto, FL

Taysia H.

5.0

Taysia helped my family, I had help with remembering how to operate my computer and phone. She is great with collecting eggs off my farm, mowing and feeding my animals. I have a pool that she also helped me clean when it's needs to be vacuumed. She is a hard worker and I appreciate the help that I...

- Lonnie H.

Taysia H.

5.0

Taysia was a great babysitter for us and our kids loved her ! She played outside with them and took great care of them also cleaned up after them and had them already put to sleep by the time we came back from our date night. She was very honest and friendly. Definitely would recommend her!

- Care member

Ivanna J.

5.0

Fabulous! Can not say enough good things about Ivanna!!

- John H.

Roxanne N.

5.0

Roxanne is a one of a kind caretaker! Speaks both Spanish and English which is very convenient for one. She goes above and beyond and puts her heart into her work truly providing her efforts with care and knowledge. Very personable yet professional. Would definitely hire again her efforts are truly...

- Christina P.

Yukako W.

5.0

Great care and engagement with our child! Reliable, trustworthy, and friendly.

- Karen C.

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

Average Rating5.0 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in Lecanto, FL are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 10 reviews of the 31 listed special needs caregivers.