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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Lithia, FL
The average posted rate is $18/hr as of December 2024
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years
Special needs caregivers in Lithia, FL
4.8
(6)
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Emily and I'm 28 years old. I graduated with a degree in marketing from GCU. I have worked in the nanny field for 12 years and have also worked at a daycare for 3 years. I have experience working with special needs children and also infants. I love kids of all ages! I am a certified nursing assistant and have...
Emily can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CNA
CPR
5.0
"Emily was great with our children. She was very professional and has wonderful re-pore with children. I would highly recommend her!"
Heather W.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Victoria! I am 24 years old and from Lakeland. I have worked over 500+ hours as a certified nursing assistant through UF Health. I graduated with my bachelors degree in Health Science from UF in 2022. I have spent a lot of time working with dementia and Alzheimer's patients through my work at an adult daycare...
Victoria can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, hospice services, dementia, companionship, meal prep & more
Skills:
CNA
CPR
5.0
"Victoria helped us out for just a short time, but we had a great experience with her. She's knowledgeable, kind, and flexible."
Wilma D.
Natasha W.
Sun City Center, FL
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(11)
Hired by 32 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Natasha I absolutely love children and have always felt a natural connection with them. I have been caring for children since I was a child. I have been not only a babysitter, also a math teacher, tutor, teaching assistant, substitute teacher, dance teacher, camp counselor and a special education assistant. I am caring,...
Natasha can also help with: Travel, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Natasha and her cousin Lenee cared for my son (6mo old) and my niece (6 mo old) and nephew (hyper active 4 y/o) this past weekend when our family had to attend a funeral. They were FANTASTIC and provided excellent care. If we lived in the area we would use them all...
Florence J.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have extensive background dealing with a large, diverse client base, both as a nurse and with my private clients. I am also comfortable with a variety of medical conditions including celiac's, Down syndrome, diabetes (monitoring & treatment) and autism.
My work ethic is strong and reliable. I use compassion and humor both in...
5.0
"Francene has great passion for her work. She was wonderful with our son who has quite complex needs. He enjoyed his time with her, including lots of outdoor activities. Francene is able to balance being very efficient at caregiver duties while also being energetic...
Bridget J.
Melody P.
Ruskin, FL
$10-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Melody! I have been working as an Occupational Therapist Assistant for the past 10 years with the elderly and recently with children. I love to be helpful and my goal as a companion/caregiver is to assist others in being as independent as possible in order for them to stay as active in their daily lives as...
5.0
"Melody cared for my adult daughter with cancer 4 hours a day for 6 weeks until she died. During that time, she fit in well with our household, looked for ways to improve my daughter's comfort. One of Melody's strongest assets is that she really knows how to talk...
Thomas C.
Cassie W.
Brandon, FL
$22-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(6)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Adult Care, Senior Care, Special Needs Care.
G-tube, Tracheotomy, Colostomy Changing, CPT Vest Treatments, Hoyer, Transfer Board, Injections Etc.
5.0
"Cassie is our current care giver for our Daughter who has suffered a (TBI-Tramatic Brain Injury). Cassie has exceeded our expectations 100 times plus. She is intelligent, loving, very capable and we are very grateful that she is with us 100% in taking Class A care...
Charles P.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
From 2004 to 2006, I served as a counselor at a camp and volunteered at Girls Inc. in San Leandro. Between 2008 and 2014, I engaged in a Nanny Share arrangement for various families, working with children of all ages, including those with special needs. Transitioning from barista and nanny roles, I ventured into the dental field...
Amy can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Amy was great with my 7 and 9 and 6 year old. She would drop them off and pick them up from school take them to various activities and then bring them home and cook them dinner while my husband and I were away for a food show. Her daughter is adorable and my kids...
Laura P.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Brynetta or just Bry for short. I'm 20 years old and I have been babysitting since I was 15. I'm a very reliable, patient, kind, trustworthy and energetic person who's also a pet lover and has always enjoyed babysitting. I have 4 years of experience. I can help with Travel, Cooking/Meal Preparation, laundry,...
Brynetta can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Did a great job, kids loved her and she was on TIME. Love it."
Demetrius M.
4.7
(12)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm 50 and I have cared for many families I can always provide you with references if needed. I love childcare and have been in childcare since I was 19. I'm great at potty training, sign language, teaching Spanish, colors, arts and crafts , etc. I have experience with special needs children and kids with autism. I've...
Patricia can also help with: Grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"She's trustworthy and reliable. She makes things fun. My kids love her. "
Blanca C.
Ashley T.
Seffner, FL
$30-35/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Licensed Practical Nurse with over 10+ years with working with special needs / disabled and senior community.
CPR and First Aid certified
5.0
"Ashley has worked for years with my daughter who has cerebral palsy and requires total care. She is wonderful and is loved by the whole family. Ashley is very knowledgeable about many things from personal health care to medical care and to technical/e-commerce,...
Paulette V.
Trinity W.
Brandon, FL
$18-22/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi I'm Trinity !
I have 4 years of advanced caregiving skills
I am a dependable , energetic and compassionate caregiver.
I have my First Aid+CPR certification and a level 2 background check.
I am very passionate about my career and flexible
I offer ADL assistance (meal prepping , lite house cleaning, hygiene care) and most...
Shannon L.
Brandon, FL
$32/hr • 10 yrs exp
Babysitter, Drop-in Care, Emergency Care for Children of All Ages
5.0
(9)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have many years of experience in household management/bookkeeping/nannying/care giving since the age of 14. I have cared for many children , and love to spend my day with them. They are the future leaders of tomorrow! I love the outdoors , and believe active kids are great healthy kids. I have experience with special need as...
Shannon can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, travel, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Shannon was an amazing caregiver for our kids. She was both structured and loving and helped us navigate the first months of new parenthood as well as bringing our little ones through their early years. I would recommend to anyone!"
Care member
5.0
(4)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
I have been an on-call babysitter and nanny to special needs children for the past 5 years. I am a mother of two boys myself. I have a 9-year-old autistic boy and a baby. I work from home, so I can adjust my schedule as needed.
Andrea can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CNA
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"The kids loved spending the day with her and her son. She sent text to update how they were doing and pictures of them having fun. I would use her again."
Robbie P.
Caroline R.
Parrish, FL
$17-21/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hello parents and caregivers! I'm Caroline. I'm 55 years old, and have a passion for little ones! I have multiple years of experience in babysitting, nannying, and caring for persons with special needs. I'd love to fill your families life with fun, creativity, and assistance in daily home life and child care.
Languages: Spanish...
Caroline can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
(17)
I am an Early Childhood Education major with more than 18 years experience, with a speciality area of Children With Special Needs ( Autism, Down Syndrome, Spina Bifida.....). I have been trained to feed children with G tubes. I have 15 +years of providing care for newborns and toddlers. I love fostering long relationships with...
Marie can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Very thoughtful of my children's needs. She is compassionate and understanding."
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, I am a licensed CNA and certified in BLS/CPR. I have experience in adult and child care giving needs. I specialize in memory care. I'm a licensed and insured private caregiver. I am experienced with new born to end of life ages. My clients tend to view me as one of their family members because of my care and thoughtful...
5.0
"Christopher helped me with getting to doctor appointments, shopping and relocating twice. He is upbeat and extremely kind. He has gone above and beyond to ensure my personal safety."
Kevin R.
Heather W.
Parrish, FL
$15-20/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have worked in the healthcare field for 7 years. I obtained a Home Health Aide Certificate. I have had experience with Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease, diabetes, dementia, traumatic brain injury patients and dystonia. I am working on furthering my education to become a nurse.
5.0
"Extremely dedicated to my mother. Honest, dependable, professional, and highly ethical. I would still have use her if my mom didn't require more care in a facility with 24 hour help."
Douglas W.
Arlene P.
Seffner, FL
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I have raised 2 children of my own and cared for many, ranging from newborn up to 10 years. I am currently raising my 12-year-old granddaughter who has been residing with me since she was 6 months old. I have also assisted raising my other four grandchildren ages 3-12. I love children and love to spoil them. I am willing to...
Arlene can also help with: Travel, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
CNA
5.0
"Arlene is awesome! We hired her back in January. My husband and I have dynamic schedules on top of a long commute from Land O Lakes, FL to south Tampa. We were worried that we wouldn't find someone that would be able to accommodate our schedule without killing our...
Shadae R.
5.0
(10)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
I am unfortunately currently only available on Wednesdays until Fridays.
Hi my name is ( Anna) I am a born again Christian. I was a teacher for children with special needs. I worked with children for most of my life. I raised 4 of my own children and is a Grandma of 3.
I love working with small children and babies because I find...
Anna can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"Anita was amazing! We hired her to help me out at the house with our one year old and then newborn baby once she was born. She was with our family up until our boy was 18 months old and our baby girl was 5 months old. She was the best thing that happened to our...
Tania W.
Cayden P.
Brandon, FL
$15-27/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Cayden P and I am an almost college graduate with a major in criminology from the university of south florida. I am 23 and have been nannying professionally since I was 17, starting with twins with special needs. For the past 2 years I have been a certified nursing assistant, one year being at Tampa General...
Cayden can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Cayden was terrific with our son. She was responsible and very mature for her age. I had to change her hours at the last minute and she was very understanding and flexible. She is warm, has good energy and our son loved her. We will definitely hire again the next...
Lisa C.
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Lithia, FL
Emily E.
5.0
Emily was just wonderful! She easily blended in with our family vacation - entertaining both our 2 year old and 9 year old in all sorts of activities. She asked right away about allergies, medications, etc to be sure she had all the critical information. It made for a relaxing day and we will...
- Julia A.
Victoria M.
5.0
Victoria helped us out for just a short time, but we had a great experience with her. She's knowledgeable, kind, and flexible.
- Wilma D.
Natasha W.
5.0
Natasha was great with my 3 kids. She was very calm and they really enjoyed her.
- Jordanna S.
Francene P.
5.0
Francene has great passion for her work. She was wonderful with our son who has quite complex needs. He enjoyed his time with her, including lots of outdoor activities. Francene is able to balance being very efficient at caregiver duties while also being energetic and compassionate. In addition to...
- Bridget J.
Melody P.
5.0
Melody cared for my adult daughter with cancer 4 hours a day for 6 weeks until she died. During that time, she fit in well with our household, looked for ways to improve my daughter's comfort. One of Melody's strongest assets is that she really knows how to talk to patients - even when they are...
- Thomas C.
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Ratings for Lithia, FL special needs caregivers listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Special Needs Caregivers in Lithia, FL are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 13 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.