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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Lehigh Acres,Ā FL

The average posted rate is $20/hr as of March 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 7 years

Special needs caregivers in Lehigh Acres, FL

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Nicole B.


Lehigh Acres, FL

$25/hr ā€¢ 10 yrs exp

Special Needs Certified!

5.0

(4)

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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 work for Lee County Parks and Recreation and was a specialist for...
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Venessa M.


Lehigh Acres, FL

$13-15/hr ā€¢ 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.

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Brianna S.


Lehigh Acres, FL

$14-15/hr ā€¢ 7 yrs exp

Good Vibes And Happy Times

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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

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...

Alisha M.

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Susan K.


Lehigh Acres, FL

$15-20/hr ā€¢ 10 yrs exp

Caregiver Available

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: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision
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.

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Katherine S.


Lehigh Acres, FL

$30/hr ā€¢ 3 yrs exp

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

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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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Yunexy T.


Lehigh Acres, FL

$25-50/hr ā€¢ 7 yrs exp

HHA

Soy una persona muy trabajadora y me gusta lo que hago, soy muy dedicada a mi trabajo , me encanta mi profesiĆ³n de HHA.
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Jessica C.


Lehigh Acres, FL

$16-21/hr ā€¢ 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.
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Linda H.


Lehigh Acres, FL

$20/hr ā€¢ 8 yrs exp

Full Time Nanny Available

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...
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Sophia J.


Lehigh Acres, FL

$25-50/hr ā€¢ 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
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Keagan T.


Lehigh Acres, FL

$20-50/hr ā€¢ 8 yrs exp

My Experience

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,...
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Loraine G.


Lehigh Acres, FL

$20-30/hr ā€¢ 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.
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...
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Katherine S.


Lehigh Acres, FL

$20-27/hr

Babysitter (RBT- Certified)

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....
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Rachel M.


Lehigh Acres, FL

$20-50/hr ā€¢ 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: Meal prep, grocery shopping, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Ashlyn B.


Lehigh Acres, FL

$14-50/hr ā€¢ 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...
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Sophia J.


Lehigh Acres, FL

$25-40/hr ā€¢ 10 yrs exp

Child 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: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, travel, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

CNA

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Tabitha S.


Lehigh Acres, FL

$15-25/hr ā€¢ 10 yrs exp

Very Experienced Caregiver/ Babysitter

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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning & more
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Venessa M.


Lehigh Acres, FL

$13-20/hr ā€¢ 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: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Nicole B.


Lehigh Acres, FL

$20-25/hr ā€¢ 10 yrs exp

Loving Senior Care Provider!

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 work for Lee County Parks and Recreation and was a specialist for...
Nicole can also help with: Personal care, dementia
As a personal care assistant for the past 15 years, I've had the opportunity to work with a variety of patients with diagnoses such as Multiple Sclerosis, Stroke, Cancer, COPD Diabetes, Parkinson's Disease, Alzheimer's/Dementia and Hospice patients, as well as staff. I've assisted patients with activities of daily living such as...

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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.

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 Rating4.4 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in Lehigh Acres, FL are rated 4.4 out of 5 stars based on 11 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.