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35 special needs caregivers are listed in Lecanto, FL

The average posted rate is $17/hr as of April 2025

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/hr • 5 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/hr • 10 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: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Very active and attentive on her work.She's respectful and coordinated.Also well rounded.Respectful and very cooperative, on the task in hand.I recommend not just Taysia but the great experience she provides"

Jenny H.

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Ann S.


Lecanto, FL

$13-15/hr • 3 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families 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: Travel, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

5.0
"Ann is the most amazing care giver one can kind. Punctual, communicative, and most importantly loving. She truly cares. You can't pay for that type of support!"

Noopur S.

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Jessie M.


Lecanto, FL

$14-19/hr • 2 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: Grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Ivanna J.


Hernando, FL

$13-20/hr • 2 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.

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Christina W.


Inverness, FL

$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

CNA- On Call, Emergency, Schedule

I have been in the health field for 10 yrs now. Ranging from elderly care to veterans, muscular dystrophy to Parkinson's disease, special needs &more. Hoyer lift, feeding tube, catheter, suppositories, experience. I help in any way I can. Physical Therapy and Occupational therapy assistant. Family oriented and I even garden when...
Christina can also help with: Hospice services, dementia, meal prep, errands, light cleaning, companionship & more
Skills:

CPR

Home Health Aide

CNA

5.0
"Christina helped me with personal care for my 85 y/o mother. She was always on time and reliable. We both loved her, she was very kind and considerate. We were sad when we heard the news that she was moving to Ohio. I would hire her again without any hesitation!...

Tina S.

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Georgeann H.


Homosassa, FL

$15/hr • 3 yrs exp

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: Travel, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep & more
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Theresa B.


Beverly Hills, FL

$15/hr • 10 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: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Ashley C.


Inverness, FL

$13-17/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hello I'm Ashley. I am a caregiver at heart since I was a child I could say. I have many different experiences with care-giving. Children, senior, teenagers and adults I have been a care giver for seniors in my family and also outside family even as a caregiver from comfort keepers, I have many things I know how to do like...
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Denise M.


Homosassa, FL

$13-20/hr • 10 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, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Ashley S.


Homosassa, FL

$20-25/hr • 10 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, dementia, home modification, errands, hospice services, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CNA

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Ivanna J.


Hernando, FL

$22/hr • 6 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: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:

CNA

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Kate B.


Inverness, FL

$20/hr • 4 yrs exp

DSP

I have recently gained experience working with individuals developmental disabilities and would love to see if I can provide the personal care and assistance you are looking for. I am patient, supportive and aim to help you or your loved ones live as meaningful and independently as possible while getting the assistance needed to...
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Lauren H.


Inverness, FL

$15/hr • 5 yrs exp

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: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Bianca M.


Homosassa, FL

$13-20/hr • 1 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/hr • 10 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/hr • 10 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

$13-15/hr • 10 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.
Hi. my name is Melinda I have 12 years experience working as a Home Health worker . I am an honest hard worker and dependable

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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

Ann S.

5.0

Ann is the most amazing care giver one can kind. Punctual, communicative, and most importantly loving. She truly cares. You can't pay for that type of support!

- Noopur S.

Ivanna J.

5.0

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

- John H.

Christina W.

5.0

Christina helped me with personal care for my 85 y/o mother. She was always on time and reliable. We both loved her, she was very kind and considerate. We were sad when we heard the news that she was moving to Ohio. I would hire her again without any hesitation!

- Tina S.

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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 11 reviews of the 35 listed special needs caregivers.