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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Mims, FL

The average posted rate is $16/hr as of April 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 9 years

Special needs caregivers in Mims, FL

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Elizabeth C.


Mims, FL

$18-25/hr10 yrs exp

Compassionate Special needs caregiver/Home Health Nurse

5.0

(2)

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a licensed practical nurse with many years experience working in a home setting. My goal is to provide the type of care I would want for myself or my loved one. In addition to caring for medical needs, I am able and more than willing to help with things around the house such as cleaning, cooking, laundry, errands and...
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Rebecca D.


Mims, FL

$13-18/hr8 yrs exp

Rebecca

I specialize in care for those with disabilities and special needs, I have several family members who have them. Austim, ADD/ADHD, auditory sensory processing dissorder, speech impairments, epilepsy, down syndrome deaf, and blindness are all things I am quite fimillar with. I am patient, flexible, and understanding to the...
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Rebecca D.


Mims, FL

$17-20/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi I love kids. I have 10+ years of babysitting and nanny experience, I love to help out with household chores, I'm also a chef so cooking is one of my favorite things to do and I can work with special diets and restrictions/allergies or just picky eaters. I specialize with children who have special needs and disabilities. Im...
Rebecca can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"We absolutely LOVE Miss Rebecca! My teenage son is autistic, so hiring good help is hard. Miss Rebecca was just as hands on with him as she was with my ten year old. She was patient with both boys, interactive with them, and really made them feel special every...

Sabrina S.

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Heather C.


Titusville, FL

$15-50/hr9 yrs exp

Experienced Direct Support Professional

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

9 years of paid professional experience and a lifetime of personal experience caring for varying levels of neurodiverse people. Comfortable with newborns all the way up to end-of-life care. Compassionate, considerate, empathetic, with a strong code of ethics. Hard-working and dedicated employee. Gap in employment reflects...
5.0
"We love Heather and were heartbroken when she moved out of state."

Laura W.

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Darlene H.


Titusville, FL

$20/hr1 yrs exp

Care Done From The Heart!

Hello! My name is Darlene! I've been a stay at home Mama primarily for 25 years. Taking care of 3 of my own children and others when needed. I am married also for almost 25 years. My other experience of care giving comes from substitute teaching for special needs primarily for Public Schools in SC, also doing home health care as...
Darlene can also help with: Light cleaning, dementia, personal care, errands, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

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Savannah P.


Orlando, FL

$30/hr7 yrs exp

Nanny

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Savannah and I have been a Nanny for over 5 years. I have experience with infants to adults. My care includes those with special needs and physical disabilities. I've cared for as many as 8 kids at a time and am very well rounded in child care. I've worked with an exclusive Nanny company as well! I like to...
Savannah can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Savannah watched my children as well as household pets (Dog and Cat) for the weekend and went above and beyond. The house was spotless children adore her and my pets were well taken care of. We are staying in touch!"

Marie T.

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Taylor O.


Cocoa, FL

$13-115/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Babysitter

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, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Taylor is amazing she's very involved and cares about children. So blessed to be able to have her now!!!"

Crystal M.

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Ivana B.


New Smyrna Beach, FL

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Baby Sitter/ Nanny/ Pediatric Massage Therapist/ Elder Caregiver/ Special Needs/ Housekeeper

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am an experienced nanny, pediatric massage therapist, caregiver and housekeeper. I care for your child and house as it was mine and for your elders as they were my parents. I believe that kids are the happiness of a home and the elderlies are reservoirs of knowledge and experience, critical for preserving history, traditions,...
Ivana can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, travel
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Ivana has been a great help with my mom. She is very prompt, thorough and very knowledgeable in nutrition as well as holistic methods. We r so grateful to have such a caring person helping her. I would highly recommend her as a caregiver."

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Claire G.


Orlando, FL

$17-22/hr8 yrs exp

Best Babysitter:)

Hi my name is Claire I am a fourth year nursing student at UCF. I have 8 years experience babysitting up to 5 kids between the ages of 2 months and 15 years old including children with special needs. I love kids and am willing to help out in anyway needed (errands, laundry, pets etc.) I love being outside and am very creative...
Claire can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Claire was a full-time nanny for our son for almost a year (nearly the entire second year of his life). But for the fact that she was admitted to a full-time nursing school program, we would have happily kept her on. Her connection with our son is such that we...

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Taylor E.


Oviedo, FL

$20-22/hr10 yrs exp

Loving And Experienced Babysitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Taylor! I am 22 years old and have been a caregiver for around 10 years. I started babysitting when I was around 12! I have two younger siblings and have loved helping out with them. I genuinely love my job as a nanny. I have expired with children 8 months and up! I M extremely responsible, reliable and patient. I...
Taylor can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Taylor worked with us as a nanny for over a year, caring for my rambunctious 3 year old boy and four year old nonverbal autistic daughter. She was amazing! She was patient, loving, and fun with our kids. Extremely reliable, hard working, and always went over and...

Kate C.

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Taylor M.


Orlando, FL

$20-24/hr3 yrs exp

State Worker

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have been working with individuals who have a Mental and physical disability. I have work with all ages and all condition.
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Jennifer B.


Oviedo, FL

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Caregiver/Certified Teacher

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Jennifer and I live with my sweet family in the Winter Springs/Casselberry area. My experience working with special needs children has come from tutoring, teaching in the public school system for 19 years, friend's children and a family I found through Care. com. . My passion is caring for and teaching all...
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Ranan M.


Orlando, FL

$22-25/hr8 yrs exp

Experienced Childcare Provider & Special Needs Specialist

Hello! I'm Ranan. My caregiving journey began at 12 when I cared for my newborn brother, sparking my passion early. As a parent of a child with autism, I've honed skills in supporting children with special needs, studying Autism Spectrum Disorder extensively to adapt to each child's unique needs. Fluent in Portuguese, I excel in...
5.0
"Ranan is a very good caretaker, I love how she treated my son like her own child. I would definitely hire her again for any of my future needs. If you are looking for someone to care for your kids like their own she is definitely a good candidate. "

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Teresa M.


Edgewater, FL

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Professional HHCW & FORMER HomeSchooling MOM To KID With AUTISM

I'm a 58-year-old, widowed , non smoking , home health care worker certified through Oregon & also as a Personal Support Worker for the Mental Health & ID/DD community. Though my license is not current , I have taken my C. N. A. as well. I have over 17 years experience in the field and excellent references. I'm cheerful, patient...
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Meghan N.


Edgewater, FL

$18-22/hr6 yrs exp

Former Assistant Preschool Teacher, Looking For A Family To Nanny For/ Babysitter On The Weekends!

4.3

(7)

Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood

Hi, there! My name is Meghan and I am a certified Med tech, and have been a caregiver for elderly and children for 10 years. I am CPR/First Aid/AED certified. I am most comfortable working for seniors, as that is what I have been doing at my most recent job, however I am open to help with children, special needs children or...
Meghan can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

4.0
"Meghan has been very helpful with picking up my 2yr old from daycare and keeping him entertained til I get home. Shes very sweet and reliable. "

Josephine G.

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Mackenzie F.


Orlando, FL

$18-20/hr5 yrs exp

I am a current UCF graduate student studying Clinical Mental Health Counseling. I have 7 years of experience working with children ranging from a few weeks old up to 12 years old, and special needs children up to the age of 18. I can help with house keeping / care. I also handle laundry, dishes, closet organization, etc. I can...
Mackenzie can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Mackenzie is an absolute doll!! Cannot recommend her enough!"

Griffin V.

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Marcia S.


Titusville, FL

$14-19/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am a very reliable, patient, and creative person who has approximately 15 years of experience caring for special needs. I also have recommendation letter.
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Ranan M.


Orlando, FL

$23-25/hr8 yrs exp

Experienced Childcare Provider

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Ranan. My passion for caregiving began at age 12 when I cared for my newborn brother, teaching me early on how to nurture young children. As the parent of a wonderful child with autism, I've gained specialized skills in supporting children with special needs. I am fluent in Portuguese, enhancing communication...
Ranan can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"She was caring and attentive. The kids had a lot of fun. Highly recommend her."

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Megan B.


Titusville, FL

$12-35/hr8 yrs exp

Hello! My name is Megan. I am Navy wife and full time online college student working hard to earn my Masters Degree in Legal Studies and Psychology. In high school I worked my summers at a local YMCA and during the school year before/after school care. I also spent 3 years as a peer counselor for a local non profit for over 50...
Megan can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"I chose Megan to begin with because she is caring, compassionate and responsible. My daughter loves her to death and she's always been happy to go see her. Any time I've ever hired Megan, she goes above and beyond to not only care for my daughter, but she actually...

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Lexi R.


Orlando, FL

$15/hr4 yrs exp

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

Hi, I currently attend the University of Central Florida in hopes of becoming a Pediatric Occupational Therapist. I have always loved playing with, teaching, and caring for kids. I have 4 years of experience caring for children, from infants to children up to 10. I have worked with both boys and girls, as well as those with...
Lexi can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Alexandra was great with my children. She is very professional, reliable, caring and safe. My children adapted to her very well, she was punctual and took the initiative to help out as soon as she walked through the door. She won me over during our initial contact,...

Aline N.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Mims, FL

Rebecca D.

5.0

Becca is so fantastic. She was our nanny for almost 2 years. My two girls absolutely loved her. Becca is eager to tackle any task you put in front of her. She was so helpful in doing additional items like cooking and activities with the children as well as taking the kids back-and-forth for after...

- Allison M.

Heather C.

5.0

We love Heather and were heartbroken when she moved out of state.

- Laura W.

Savannah P.

5.0

Savannah watched my children as well as household pets (Dog and Cat) for the weekend and went above and beyond. The house was spotless children adore her and my pets were well taken care of. We are staying in touch!

- Marie T.

Taylor O.

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.

Ivana B.

5.0

Ivana is a compassionate caregiver with years of experience. Skilled in assisting with daily living activities, meal preparation and personal care. She has an energetic caring personality along with being dependable, always punctual, very courteous, accommodating and hard working.

- Care member

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Ratings for Mims, FL special needs caregivers listed on Care.com

Average Rating5.0 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in Mims, FL are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 10 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.