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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Lehigh Acres, FL
The average posted rate is $20/hr as of January 2025
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years
Special needs caregivers in Lehigh Acres, FL
5.0
(4)
Hello! My name is Nicole and I currently work for the School District. I have been employed since 2001 and love every minute of my day with the kids! I teach K-5 Social Communications (Students with Autism) I have a 20-year-old daughter who loves animals and is a Vet Assistant. I love children and hope I can care and love for...
Venessa M.
Lehigh Acres, FL
$10-15/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
(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: Travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
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.
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...
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.
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...
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....
Angelina T.
Lehigh Acres, FL
$25/hr • 1 yrs exp
I'm empathic, creative and caring and I've always loved being around kids! have experience as a registered behavioral technician for children with autism and I have experience as a teacher at a therapy preschool for kids that had speech language/developmental delays and autism. I'm an advocate for play therapy and child lead...
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...
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: Carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, travel
Skills:
CNA
Special Needs Care
CPR
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: Meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Venessa M.
Lehigh Acres, FL
$10-20/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, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Katherine S.
Lehigh Acres, FL
$30/hr • 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: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
Magdalena C.
Lehigh Acres, FL
$25-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
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...
Rachel M.
Lehigh Acres, FL
$20-50/hr • 5 yrs exp
An Experienced CPR Caregiver With 17 Years Of Caregiving Experience.
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: Light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
Marie T.
Lehigh Acres, FL
$30/hr • 7 yrs exp
I have 7 years of experience. I can help with Transportation Services and Meal Preparation., house keeping, grocery shopping, bathing and all specials need I also have hover lift experience, bring client to doctors appointments and hospice experience.
Marie can also help with: Light cleaning, dementia, meal prep, errands, personal care
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CPR
Mackenzie A.
Fort Myers, FL
$10-20/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a single mom to Irish twin boys, E (two) and S (one). My youngest is breastfed, so I am seeking a family to assist who is open to allowing me to bring my sons along. We love to play and have fun! I graduated from Cosmetology school in 2012 and hold a valid Cosmetology license. I also graduated from college in 2017 and hold...
Mackenzie can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Mackenzie was amazing! She was punctual, extremely polite and did an amazing job caring for my son, who has serious separation anxiety issues. She brought her 2 adorable sons and that made such a difference in making it easier for my son to be able to relax and not...
Daniela M.
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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.
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.
Mackenzie A.
5.0
I hired Mackenzie to babysit my kids and she's great. My boys had a good time drawing, reading and playing with her. She is very punctual and very attentive. I will definitely hire her again.
- Angela H.
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Ratings for Lehigh Acres, FL special needs caregivers listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.3 / 5
Special Needs Caregivers in Lehigh Acres, FL are rated 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 6 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.