Find Trusted Special Needs Caregivers Near Me in Merritt Island, FL

I love helping others and have done so for many years. I have been employed as a nanny with often care for the elderly in the home or family members with special needs. I am trustworthy, reliable, incredibly responsible and honest. I am also a mother of two. My sons are 13 & 11 years old and often enjoy meeting and helping me...

Jessica can also help with: Visiting physician, personal care, dementia

Jessica B.

$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Loving Mother Of 3 Wonderful Boys

Hi, my name is Jessica. I am a married mom of 3 boys. I have a 16-year-old and 14-year-old twin boys who are all in school fulltime. I have over 20 years experience, I am CPR and First aid certified. I do have over 60 hours of official training from the department of children and families required to work in any state day care....

Jessica can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance

Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

Cierra S.

Cocoa Beach, FL

$13-18/hr • 10 yrs exp

Babysitter As Needed

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I love children and pets. I am great with both younger and older children. I have babysat since I was 13 years old and have continued to through the years. I have experience in babysitting children with special needs. I am CPR/First Aid/AED certified. I feel that I am fully capable to handle any situation that is thrown my way...

Cierra can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling & more

Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

Kathleen R.

Rockledge, FL

$20/hr • 4 yrs exp

Passion For Care

I will be there for your family. I will teach your children and foster growth and independence. I have been taking care of children since I was a teenager. I have been deep in the world of special needs care for the last few years. I am so patient and hard working. I can promise your kids will have fun and be asking when I will...

Julia D.

$20/hr • 7 yrs exp

Hi! My name is Julia and I'm a student at Florida State University graduating in 2026! I've been caring for children since 14. I have specific experience with infants, premature twins, special needs children, and tutoring. I graduated Valedictorian from my high school. I have my own reliable transportation, am very quick on my...

Julia can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling & more

Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Amy H.

Rockledge, FL

$14/hr • 12 yrs exp

Child Care

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Amy. I have a degree in Social Work and I have taught Infant Child CPR. I have extensive experience with children and babies of all ages and numbers including children with special needs. I worked with a baby from newborn until 2 years old . The position ended when I left the state. Recently , I picked up 2...

Amy can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling & more

Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Simone W.

$25/hr • 4 yrs exp

My passion stems from my rewarding experiences in previous babysitting roles, where I discovered my knack for supporting families and providing reliable childcare. Recently married, I'm excited about the prospect of having my own children in the future. My approach to childcare is centered around patience, creativity, and...

Simone can also help with: Travel, grocery shopping, carpooling

Skills:

Special Needs Care

Kristin O.

Satellite Beach, FL

$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Nanny

I have been a caregiver to a variety of children for many years. I have worked in the school system with developmentally delayed 3 and 4-year-olds as well as educational support to older elementary special needs children. I have worked in two nursery settings for 10 years, as well as a nanny to various families for years at a...

Julie G.

$13-15/hr • 10 yrs exp

Nanny/Babysitter Certified Special Education Teacher

I am a married mother of 4 grown children. I have been teaching special education for 22 years in public, private and charter schools. Prior to teaching I was a nanny while in college. I am looking to get out of teaching but still work with children. At home we have 3 dogs, a green winged macaw, 2 ball pythons and a saltwater...

Julie can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling

Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

Julie G.

$13-20/hr • 7 yrs exp

I am a certified special education teacher willing to help care for your special needs child. I have experience with medically fragile premature twins as well.

Jessica M.

$20/hr • 20 yrs exp

Caring Professional

5.0

(7)

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: Travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling & more

Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

5.0

"Helped with extra work around the house "

Care member

Jessica M.

$20/hr • 8 yrs exp

Special Needs

5.0

(2)

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.

Taylor O.

Cocoa, FL

$13-115/hr • 10 yrs exp

Part-Time Babysitter

4.8

(11)

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

I have babysat since from 10/2005 to present day. I have babysat children ranging from newborn to age of 14. Have experience with special needs children such as diabetics, autistic, ADHD, and bipolar children. I cooked, cleaned, and took care of the children' s physical and emotional needs. I also offer other services other than...

Taylor can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling & more

Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0

"I hired Taylor a few times and she was so great with my toddler son. She has always been on time, she's great with following my sons routine, and has always been hands on and engaging. I highly recommend her!"

Kiara L.

Zuzanna P.

$20-24/hr • 20 yrs exp

5.0

(9)

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

I've been a childcare provider for 20 years, motivated by my love of children and the desire to make a positive impact on their lives. I'm patient, calm, creative, and friendly. Parents appreciate my regular updates about their child's day, and I follow their preferred communication method. Whether we're playing outdoor games,...

Zuzanna can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling & more

Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0

"Zuza is a wonderful and dependable caregiver. She takes great care of my baby and is very professional and efficient with that. As a first time mom, I also learned a lot from her on caring for the baby. I feel safe and secured with her. Zuza also helped me with...

Care member

Anais V.

$20/hr • 9 yrs exp

Big Kid At Heart

5.0

(8)

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

I have 10 younger sisters so in regards to life experience I have a good amount of years lol. I'm a very outgoing, patient and yet energetic person. I grew up raising kids younger than I was by the age of 10. I've also babysat children with special needs such as autism and down syndrome. I've spent over 6 months volunteering at...

Anais can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning

Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0

"What a great experience for my 8-year old. Anais is not only punctual but she is a sweetheart and communicated with me throughout the evening about my daughter and made sure to get her to bed on time. My daughter had such a wonderful experience that she wrote me a...

Sasha A.

Marsha S.

Cocoa, FL

$15-20/hr • 2 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have experience working with seniors that have various disabilities, I have worked in Assisted living facilities but prefer the one on one relationship. My experience includes but is not limited to Dementia/Alzheimers, total bed care, medication reminders, light housework, transportation to appointments, meal preparation,...

Celia V.

Cocoa, FL

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Certified Nurse Assistant Available

5.0

(5)

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Trustworthy and compassionate Concierge CNA, looking to provide exceptional care for your loved ones. American Red Cross Honor graduate April 2018, CPR/AED/First Aid Certified. 10+ years of professional experience with private clients. Knowledgeable and experienced with patients with disabilities, dementia, Alzheimer's, ALS,...

Celia can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, hospice services, errands, dementia, companionship & more

Skills:

Home Health Aide

CPR

CNA

5.0

"Often went beyond what we asked caring for my mom overnight. Always cheerful. Able to calm when others around weren't. Competent AND truly caring. A joy to have her help our family. "

Care member

Margaret S.

$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Nanny Full-time Or Part-time

5.0

(4)

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Margaret, and I was a nanny for 5 years. I have experience with everything from; managing the household, light and heavy duty housekeeping, grocery shopping, running errands, pet care, pick up/drop off to and from school, and after school activities. I have worked with children since my senior year of high school,...

Margaret can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling & more

Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

Danielle W.

$13-30/hr • 4 yrs exp

5.0

(2)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Danielle. I am 21 years old, graduated high school in 2022, and I currently am taking real estate classes and have a full time Etsy business. I love working with kids, as I have always been a babysitter or nanny. During high school I did lots of baby sitting and took all childhood development classes where I...

Danielle can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance

Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

CPR

5.0

"Danielle was an excellent babysitter. She was very active and attentive with my child that had autism. Always had a positive attitude and willing to do whatever to make my kid happy! She was very patient and gentle. Will definitely be keeping contact. "

Care member

Megan B.

Titusville, FL

$12-35/hr • 8 yrs exp

5.0

(2)