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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Lithia, FL
The average posted rate is $18/hr as of November 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: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CNA
CPR
5.0
"Emily is punctual, friendly, professional, and an obvious natural with kids. My 8 and 10 year old boys really liked having her babysit them and asked that she come back again. I will definitely rehire her for future jobs."
Elizabeth B.
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: Dementia, light cleaning, meal prep, companionship, hospice services, errands & more
Skills:
CPR
CNA
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.
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.
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: Carpooling, travel, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
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.
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 highly professional and very caring. She talked with my wife, who was ailing with cancer, and gently explained everything before she did it. She provided exceptionally thorough and loving nursing care."
Ken K.
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: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Amy was wonderful and care for my 2 year old at my place. She arrived on time and was prepared. She kept my daughter engaged, read books, played with her and fed her too.
She was very communicative and very responsive. I would highly recommend Amy. She brought...
Amulya S.
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, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Very responsive and communicates well."
Olga O.
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:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Patty is amazing. I was lucky enough to find her soon after we moved to Tampa and started work again after maternity leave. She cared for my then 1 YO and 3 MO. She cared for them until it was time for them to attend school. I was so grateful that she prepared...
Donald D.
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: Meal prep, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Early Education
5.0
"Shannon is a life saver!!! We found ourselves in a position where we needed a regular sitter with very little notice. Shannon was more than willing to help and has really helped up out! *BONUS* Our kids LOVE her and she is great with our youngest son who has autism...
Rachel A.
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: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep & 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
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Laura M.
Brandon, FL
$10-20/hr • 5 yrs exp
4.0
(1)
I have worked with special needs children and adults. I have a nephew who is autistic and I was taking care of a young man with Down syndrome.
4.0
"We had to reschedule the interview. Unable to set a new date yet. Have spoken to her on the phone, she is someone I may be interested in."
Lisa E.
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: Travel, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Professional and kind. Great communication skills, a pleasure to work with. "
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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
"Heather is a CNA with great experience and always goes the extra mile. She is dependable and truly cares about her patients and their well-being."
Doug D.
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
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Arlene goes above and beyond to provide a safe and stable environment for her clients. When she is employed she quickly becomes apart of your family because of the level of car she provides. I have witnessed first hand her nurturing nature and dignified...
Keishianna P.
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
Special Needs Care
Early Education
5.0
"Highly recommend Ms. Anita. She was with my son for a year and a half. She is a very loving, patient, and caring nanny. Was very hands on with my son. There was lots of outside time, crafts, reading and most importantly smiles. She is very qualified with her...
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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.
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.
Natasha W.
5.0
Natasha was great with my 3 kids. She was very calm and they really enjoyed her.
- Jordanna S.
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.