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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Lehigh Acres, FL
The average posted rate is $20/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 7 years
Special needs caregivers in Lehigh Acres, FL
Venessa M.
Lehigh Acres, FL
$13-15/hr • 6 yrs exp
Dependable Overnight/ Day, Caregiver For Special Needs
3.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have six years experience caring for those with special needs. I've cared for two Autistic children and one blind child. Most of my experience is with those wheelchair bound. I also have experience operating hoyer lifts. I have cared for five people who were confined to a wheelchair in their homes. Two were mentally...
3.0
"Does take a lot of time off for personal interests."
Brenda C.
5.0
(4)
Hello! My name is Nicole and I currently work for the School District. I have been employed since 2001 and I love every minute of my day with my kids! I teach K-5 social communications (students with autism) I have a 24-year-old daughter who is a Vet Tech. I also worked for Lee County Parks and Recreation and was a Therapeutic...
4.0
(4)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
I have 11 years of experience, delegated throughout daycare centers, my mother's at home daycare, and babysitting gigs since I was 12 years old. I am open to helping around the house, including: dishes, laundry, organization, cleaning the home, food preparation, running errands, carpooling, and scheduling appointments. Children...
Brianna can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Brianna is truly wonderful! My children have known her for years and love her. She is caring and engages with them. I frequently pick my children up and hear the sounds of giggles and laughter!"
Sarah M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hello, I have many years of experience taking care of children. I am a mother of three children, ages 26, 23, and 21. I have a degree in Elementary Education and taught for three years. Also, I was a Teacher's Assistant in Religious Education. As an assistant, I would help the children with special needs. I was an Assistant...
Susan can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
5.0
"She helped me watch my twin 2 year olds when we needed a back up nanny. She was great with them, and very attentive. I highly recommend her!"
Alisa R.
Nicole B.
Lehigh Acres, FL
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
Hello! My name is Nicole and I currently work for the School District. I have been employed since 2001 and I love every minute of my day with my kids! I teach K-5 social communications (students with autism) I have a 24-year-old daughter who is a Vet Tech. I also worked for Lee County Parks and Recreation and was a Therapeutic...
Nicole can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"The best in childcare ! Children adore her ! "
Care member
Katherine S.
Lehigh Acres, FL
$30/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Katie. I am 21 years old and am a sophomore at Florida Institute of Technology. I am pursuing a degree in Clinical Psychology. I currently work as a behavioral therapist at Stepping Stones Kids Therapy for children/teens with ASD or other special needs (ages 2-15). I love working with kids! Before working as a...
Katherine can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Katie is amazing. She's been with our family for a few months. We have a more difficult child and the way she has handled him and navigated him has been incredible. Highly recommend her! She's super interactive, full of activities and knowledge too!
We love her!!"
Ashley H.
I've raised 3 children of my own and one grandchild, I worked 8 years in the Healthy Start Program as a counselor working with pregnant mothers and children from infancy up to age three. I worked provided education about infant care, postpartum depression and provided community referrals for services such as housing, baby...
Soy una persona muy trabajadora y me gusta lo que hago, soy muy dedicada a mi trabajo , me encanta mi profesión de HHA.
Jessica C.
Lehigh Acres, FL
$16-21/hr • 1 yrs exp
Hi, I'm Jessa.
I have experience in a group home setting caring for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. I'm patient and caring.
Sophia J.
Lehigh Acres, FL
$25-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
I have 18 years of experience in elderly care and 28 years in childcare I'm a professional healthcare worker and a medical assistant I'm willing to travel for my job and I'm willing to travel with my clients anywhere in the world
I am a Special Education teacher, originally from Chicago, Illinois. I have my Learning Behavior Specialist I and ESL degrees. My main experience is working as a case manager and teacher in a Severe and Profound/Medically Fragile classroom. I have experience working on the functional and therapeutic end, focusing on life skills,...
Loraine G.
Lehigh Acres, FL
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Thanks for your consideration.
I am a patient, kind, and professional caregiver. I specialize in first aid, medication management, and supportive care.
Hello! My name is Katie . I am currently a registered behavior technician (RBT) at Stepping Stones Kids Therapy in Cape Coral. I work with children (2-15) who have ASD or other behavioral deficits. I have greatly enjoyed my time working with kids and have lots of experience working with children functioning at different levels....
Tabitha S.
Lehigh Acres, FL
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
I have a 12-year-old son who had spinal surgery at 2 months old and a 18-year-old who has kerticonus a rare eye condition I care for them both and they are smart my son never failed a grade he past the Fcat I tutor him my daughter graduated and now working I push them both to be the best they can be despite their special needs I...
Rachel M.
Lehigh Acres, FL
$20-50/hr • 5 yrs exp
An Experienced CPR Caregiver With 17 Years Of Caregiving Experience.
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Rachel. I have three children and 17 years of childcare experience. I also have experience with special needs children, as I have an autistic nephew who is also nonverbal. I also have five years of caregiving experience with the elderly and infirm. I am able to help out with whatever you may need, from taking...
Rachel can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
I have many years of experience caring for children and adults, I have 4 adult children of my own and 5 grandchildren, I raise a special need child of my own and help taking care of my nephew who's artistic so I'm very experienced and I'm a medical assistant and CHHA/ HHA certified by the state of New York.
Sophia can also help with: Travel, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CNA
CPR
Special Needs Care
Ashlyn B.
Lehigh Acres, FL
$14-50/hr • 1 yrs exp
I'm a nurturing and responsible childcare provider with a passion for fostering a safe and enriching environment for children. My journey into caregiving began with fulfilling babysitting roles, where I discovered the joy of supporting families and making a positive impact on young lives. I have worked in my church's daycare...
Hello!! My name is Tabitha. I have over 10 years experience with caregiver/ babysitter. Over 17 years experience with caring for special needs individuals. I'm caring, hardworking and I have a sharp eye for anything that may cause harm to your love one. I have reliable transportation and will always be on time. You can be...
Tabitha can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Venessa M.
Lehigh Acres, FL
$13-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Pre-School Teacher With 10 Years Experience .Available Up To 3 1/2 Days A Week, Plus 1 Date Night A Month
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I love children. Caring for, and helping them learn has been a passion for as long as I can remember. I became certified as a preschool teacher in 1994, working for a large preschool named Bright Beginnings for 6 years. After leaving there, I took the knowledge I gained from working with large structured classes to start my own...
Venessa can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Hello! My name is Nicole and I currently work for the School District. I have been employed since 2001 and I love every minute of my day with my kids! I teach K-5 social communications (students with autism) I have a 24-year-old daughter who is a Vet Tech. I also worked for Lee County Parks and Recreation and was a Therapeutic...
Nicole can also help with: Dementia, personal care
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Lehigh Acres, FL
Venessa M.
3.0
Does take a lot of time off for personal interests.
- Brenda C.
Brianna S.
5.0
Brianna is wonderful with my daughter. This is probably my second "review" of anything or anyone, ever. She has been kind, patient and reliable. My daughter (6 year old) ran to her the second time she ever saw her (Brianna). I love that my daughter feels safe with her when she sees Brianna. I...
- Alisha M.
Susan K.
5.0
She helped me watch my twin 2 year olds when we needed a back up nanny. She was great with them, and very attentive. I highly recommend her!
- Alisa R.
Nicole B.
5.0
The best in childcare ! Children adore her !
- Care member
Katherine S.
5.0
Katie is amazing. She's been with our family for a few months. We have a more difficult child and the way she has handled him and navigated him has been incredible. Highly recommend her! She's super interactive, full of activities and knowledge too!
We love her!!
- Ashley H.
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Ratings for Lehigh Acres, FL special needs caregivers listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.5 / 5
Special Needs Caregivers in Lehigh Acres, FL are rated 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 16 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.