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Special needs caregivers in Malabar, FL

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Katherine A.


Sebastian, FL

$15-25/hr9 yrs exp

CNA Available!

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My name is Kate and I'm 27 years old. I have been a CNA for almost 10 years and have experience working both in long term care and home care. Please reach out to me with any questions or for references. Thank you!
I have a little over a year of experience in childcare ranging from newborns and infants to energetic toddlers to young children and teenagers. I was raised in a house of first responders so rest assured that your kids will be watched safely and taken care of in their times of need. I started childcare as a part time babysitter...
Elizabeth can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Maria B.


Palm Bay, FL

$15-25/hr1 yrs exp

Karen

Hello everyone! My name is Karen. I grew up in Santa Cruz, Bolivia. I have 2 children of my own and I am and have been a Sunday school teacher for many years. Being a nanny is the most rewarding and fulfilling job out there. Children are a delightful gift, they bring so much joy to my heart and make every day so much better. -...

Jill W.


Palm Bay, FL

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Worked For Opuis Senior Care Facility. I Just Retired From Brevard County School May 2024.

5.0

(2)

Conducted recreational activities for elderly and Alzheimer customers. Ran exercise programs. Went room to room and talked to the customers who were room bound. My brother and I have taken care of my elderly parents for the past 10 years. Caring for their hygiene needs, cooking, cleaning, medicine, and appointments. Recently,...
Jill can also help with: Companionship, meal prep, dementia, errands, light cleaning, personal care & more
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Jill is an excellent cook and cleans very well and takes amazing care of my loved one"

Joseph C.

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Kapi R.


Melbourne Beach, FL

$25-40/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny/Former Teacher/Former Therapeutic (Special Needs) Foster Parent/mom

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Aloha my name is Kapi and I love working with children and animals. **Please see my reviews/references** A little about me, I'm a: former teacher, nanny, babysitter, aunty and mom who has cared for infants to adults. I am patient, caring, honest, loyal, responsible, fun, creative, arts and crafts and a positive ball of energy! I...
Kapi can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Kapi was punctual even when faced with a major road closure! Kapi spent the day keeping my very active little guy entertained and engaged! We are very new to the island and haven't received our household goods and therefore have very few resources at home right...

Alicia H.

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Tatiana S.


Palm Bay, FL

$13-15/hr3 yrs exp

I am a middle school history teacher at a Christian School. I have experience with special needs kids and also have a sibling with cerebral palsy. Growing up I was the oldest of 6.
Tatiana can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Olivia K.


Melbourne Beach, FL

$20/hr5 yrs exp

Dependable Babysitter

Hi! I'm Olivia. I have experience with kids of all ages and kids with special needs. Please think of me if you need a sitter a few days a week.
Olivia can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, travel & more

Jill W.


Palm Bay, FL

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Teacher

Taught phonics to special needs children at Columbia Elementary for eight years. I retired May 2024 from Brevard County School Board. I would like to continue to work and care for others.
Jill can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Donna R.


Grant, FL

$25-45/hr10 yrs exp

Compassionate, Experienced Registered Nurse

I am an Intensive care Registered Nurse experience in Trauma, Cardiac, Surgical, Diabetes/Wound, and Dialysis Care. I love what I do and care about the every person I care for! I have a strong adult education background in nutrition and culinary skills. I love to laugh, yet be professional, reliable and organized.
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Michelle S.


Melbourne, FL

$20-50/hr10 yrs exp

A Little About Me

Hired by 15 families in your neighborhood

Experience with children around different countries. Trustful, honest, hard working and reliable. College degree, CPR trained, clean background check, ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis) knowledge and very experienced with childrem with special needs. COVID vaccinated.
Michelle can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Michelle is such an amazing babysitter for my son! She entertains him playing games, teaching different languages, etc... I've changed many babysitters but Michelle she our number 1!!"

Stefania B.

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Lisa F.


Sebastian, FL

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver/PCA

4.2

(5)

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

Worked with dementia, ALS, Diabetes, special needs, TBI, quadriplegic clients for 25+yrs. I enjoy being able to help people that need help with everyday life challenges. Proficient in housekeeping, laundry, personal care, medication management. I am very dependable and very passionate when it comes to helping those in need. I...
Lisa can also help with: Companionship, light cleaning, dementia, errands, hospice services, meal prep & more
5.0
"I had C5-6 and C6-7 fusion. Lisa came to my house changed my dressing and helped me shower. She had also done things that were above and beyond like, doing dishes and laundry also making sure I had lunch ready before leaving. This made my recovery more bearable....

Lisa B.

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Ashley K.


Melbourne, FL

$15-25/hr6 yrs exp

Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hey there! My name is Ashley and I have been a caregiver for seven years. I have worked with people of all ages, from developmental and intellectual disabilities to caring for the elderly with Alzheimer's and dementia, to most recently, spinal cord injury. I take pride in my upbeat positive and outgoing personality as well as my...
5.0
"We hired Ashley last minute , she was good at communicating with us and helping watch or 2 1/2 year old daughter . Our daughter doesn't like many people but took a liking to Ashley very quickly not even a whine or cry when we left! She did an awesome job and even...

Jose L.

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Jessica M.


Melbourne, FL

$20/hr8 yrs exp

Special Needs

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello my name is Jessica. I am a retired Special Education teacher. My certifications include a Bachelor's in Elementary Education, certification in Special Education, CDA certification in Early Childhood Education. On top of this, I have my American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification and American Red Cross...
5.0
"She works really well with my girls and they enjoy having her around :) . They both have special needs and she is always eager to learn what things to do to help them best."

Bethany F.

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Brenda L.


Sebastian, FL

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Or Full-Time Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Brenda. I am a Certified Medical Assistant. I am CPR/First Aid certified. While working and raising 2 daughters, the eldest being severely handicapped, who had Rett Syndrome. A degenerative neuro-muscular disease. She needed 24/7 care. It is because of my daughter and the great people who helped us through the...
5.0
"Brenda was my nanny for 5+ years. It’s hard to put in to words how amazing Brenda is. She went above and beyond to help me and my daughter with everyday life. Brenda took my daughter to activities, school, clubs, etc. She is like a second mother to me and will...

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Jessica M.


Melbourne, FL

$20/hr20 yrs exp

Caring Professional

I'm an experienced and compassionate childcare provider with a passion for helping children learn, grow, and thrive. My 20 years of experience and education in early childhood development have equipped me with the skills and knowledge necessary to provide a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for your child. As a...
Jessica can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"Jessica has been a wonderful addition to our home, caring for our child who needs extra patience. She transports, helps with homework and studying, takes her on fun activities, plays games, and overall takes excellent care of her. Jessica likes to have feedback and...

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Anne P.


Indialantic, FL

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have a 19-year-old son who falls somewhere on the autism spectrum and another son, now 21 years of age, who has severe attention deficit disorder. We raised our boys in a School system where challenges presented themselves daily both academically as well as socially. I am well versed on the demands of raising a special needs...
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Tracy G.


Satellite Beach, FL

$13-17/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Sitter

Hi. My name is Tracy. I am 53 years old and have raised 2 boys. I worked for Brevard schools as an assistant with special needs students for 15 years and found that is where my passion lies! Prior to that I earned my early childcare and director certification and worked as both director and teacher in a preschool. I am looking...
Tracy can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

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Kutana A.


Patrick AFB, FL

$15/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver/LPN | Breastfeeding Support | Special Education Experience | Doula-in-Training

With over a decade of experience as an LPN, I have had the privilege of caring for individuals with diverse medical and developmental needs. My passion for special needs care stems from a deep commitment to providing compassionate, individualized support to those who require extra attention and advocacy. Whether assisting...
Kutana can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CNA

CPR

First Aid

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Michele C.


Satellite Beach, FL

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Kind Trustworthy Retired Teacher

I am a newly retired 49 yr old retired special Ed teacher. Mom of 2 daughters. One is a freshman at UCF, the younger is a first grader. I have vast experience with special needs caregiving as a teacher of over 26 years, including feeding, bathing, seizure disorders, cognitive disabilities, behavioral intervention, etc. I also...
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Summer M.


Melbourne, FL

$13-15/hr4 yrs exp

Fun Sitter And Could Be Tutor!

Hi! I am a recent graduate from Florida Atlantic University, where I studied Marine Science and Oceanography. I have four years of experience babysitting for a special needs child, which have been some of the most fulfilling moments of my life. In addition to this, I have experience babysitting children ranging from ages 2-12....
Summer can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Malabar, FL

Jill W.

5.0

Jill is an excellent cook and cleans very well and takes amazing care of my loved one

- Joseph C.

Kapi R.

5.0

Kapi was punctual even when faced with a major road closure! Kapi spent the day keeping my very active little guy entertained and engaged! We are very new to the island and haven't received our household goods and therefore have very few resources at home right now, and Kapi still managed to be...

- Alicia H.

Michelle S.

5.0

Michelle was great with our kids. Great communication and always punctual. Would hire again!

- Care member

Lisa F.

5.0

Lisa is an excellent caregiver, experienced, knowledgeable, gentle and caring, and attentive to every detail about our father's health. We always feel that our father is in good hands when she is there.

- Rosemarie H.

Ashley K.

5.0

We hired Ashley last minute , she was good at communicating with us and helping watch or 2 1/2 year old daughter . Our daughter doesn't like many people but took a liking to Ashley very quickly not even a whine or cry when we left! She did an awesome job and even did some dishes we didn't even ask...

- Jose L.

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