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60 special needs caregivers are listed in New Port Richey, FL
The average posted rate is $18/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 7 years
Special needs caregivers in New Port Richey, FL
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have an autistic son. He went from nonverbal and aggressive to high functioning. He is 19 now and he has a full time job as a mechanic at Ford. He also had supraventricular tachycardia and a rare blood disorder. I have advocated for and assisted him through numerous procedures and therapies. I'm ready to share my experience...
Judy R.
New Port Richey, FL
$32/hr • 10 yrs exp
Licensed Practical Nurse Special Needs Or Otherwise -Pediatric
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been a Licensed Practical Nurse for almost 40 Years. We have recently moved to Trinity I have the past 15 plus years have done pediatric home care and have taken the child to school full time days where I maintained all aspects of her care including medically and educationally. My experience includes GT tubes- mickey...
5.0
"Amazing find!! Perfect fit for my family."
Elizabeth B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
High school special needs teacher with 6 years of experience. Teaching students with significant disabilities on alternative curriculum, behavioral monitoring, and positive reinforcement.
Brendaliz C.
New Port Richey, FL
$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
3.7
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm a fun, compassionate, responsible, patient bilingual professional( English and Spanish) that has more then 10 years of experience in caring for children of all ages and behaviors. My experience includes working for two daycare facilities with all ages from newborn to school age and also assisted in teaching the curriculum...
5.0
"Brendaliz was an absolute pleasure to have in my home for two weeks, caring for both myself and children. I had a double surgery and could barely walk, she provided excellent care with daily hygiene, cooking, cleaning, school drop off/pick up for my boys, and...
Veronica F.
Lori D.
New Port Richey, FL
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Loving Mom/Grammy With Lots Of Patients And Compassion...
5.0
(4)
Patient, loving and reliable!
I have worked in many fields of nursing from hospice to home-care and I also worked in hospitals with oncology, neurology and ortho patients. I also attended 2 years of RN school but due to unforeseen circumstance I was 4 months shy of completion.
I'm a mom of 2 older children and I have 5...
5.0
"Lorie cared for me after a extensive back surgery. Lori is friendly and kind. She was always on time and has a very pleasant personality. She is very intuitive about my needs and did everything that was required of her and was always pleasant. She even cared for my...
Debra S.
5.0
(3)
I hold a Bachelor Degree in elementary teaching & children with special educational needs and I am professionally trained in this area. During my higher education I came across different types of practices with handicapped children and those with learning difficulties. My degree course has provided me working environment in...
4.5
(2)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
I have over 10 years experience with children with various disabilities. I have a valid driver license, First Aid, AED and love Working with special needs Child. I was a youth and teen camp counselor for 10 years and a day camping counselor for 10 years. I was also a special needs Sunday school Teacher at our church. substitute...
4.0
"Neal is very good at getting children involved in the Special Olympics and other special needs activities."
Denise H.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have raised 5 children, 4 gifted girls and one special needs boy. My son had a cardiac condition, a blood disorder, and he was diagnosed with autism when he was 3 years old. By then he had been poked and prodded a million times and he was non-verbal and, thus, very frustrated and angry. It was quite the struggle, but he is now...
Irene can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Irene has been amazing, she's insightful, caring, creative and our children absolutely have a great time with her. She has also been very constructive with my son who has special needs. I believe she truly cares about children and has a lot of experience and...
Robert G.
4.8
(5)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Do you need summer Child Care. Book
Today I have been a teen and kids camp counselor for six years, and a day-camp counselor for 10 years. I've been called to help others and I enjoy doing it. I know that you need help with your special needs child. I have over 10 years experience with children with various disabilities. I have...
Neil can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Neil is a wonderful caregiver and we were very lucky to be able to work with him. He kept my son entertained and always had an idea of more activities they could do together."
Liz Y.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi - My name is Kaylee and I recently finished my AA degree here in Florida while playing on a volleyball scholarship. During the time of playing volleyball, I coached ages 11-13-year-olds. I have nanny experience and absolutely love kids, I hope to be able to connect with your family. I am currently enrolled in my Bachelors...
Kaylee can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Kaylee was such a pleasure to have before we moved! She watched my twins, J. and C., from ages 8 months to 2.5 years and came in eager to work every single day with a smile on her face. If I could have taken her with our family to our new location, I absolutely...
Carrie H.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I have over 10 years of experience caring for people with special needs, such as seniors, Alzheimer's patients and patients with Parkinson's. I have experience to assist with day-to-day activities, helping with bathing, feeding, dressing, taking medications, shopping, going out, etc. I am neat, clean, well organized, and have a...
Olga can also help with: Live-in home care, personal care, visiting nurse, home modification, dementia
5.0
"You can always count on Olga! She is trustworthy and kind. Olga cared for my mother for over a year as she journeyed through the end stages of Alzheimer's dementia. Olga, being very intelligent and intuitive, was able to navigate my mother and our family through...
Margaret B.
I have a younger sister who was born with Cerebral Palsy. It's a congenital disorder of movement, muscle tone, posture, slow learning and developing. It's something that happens in the brain before birth. I've looked after her for 20 years ever since she was born. I've helped her through her hard traumatizing seizures and...
I have experience in Behavior Therapy with children and adults. I am willing to assist in anyway the family needs..
Ariana C.
New Port Richey, FL
$13-18/hr • 1 yrs exp
Hello, I'm Ariana and I know how hard it can be for a parent to have daily challenges on their hands and I'm here to help! I've been working with kids with special needs for 2 years now my last child has Asperger's syndrome and was the smartest kid I've ever met, some kids tend to look at life in a different perspective that...
Dana T.
New Port Richey, FL
$20-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hello, my name is Dana. I am a social worker that loves to help and has a flexible work schedule.
In addition to four years of social work with adults with severe mental health, I have provided care for five years to children (ages 0 months - 10 years old), seniors, and adults with disabilities.
I would be happy to support...
Kalina M.
New Port Richey, FL
$30-39/hr • 10 yrs exp
I work in medical field for over 12 years, medical assistant, phlebotomist, EKG technician. I worked with elderly and pediatric.
Kelly A W.
New Port Richey, FL
$16-21/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hi my name is Kelly and I am a retired LPN with over 20 years of working in many various settings. I am an excellent caretaker and although retired am very young for my age and have been working part time off and on as a nanny since.
I have excellent references and look forward to hearing from you. Thanks for your time, Kelly
Hello! My name is Lisa and I am a retired RN who worked in the home care industry for 25 years, then in the private sector (caring for seniors in their homes) for 3 years. This year I also started nannying, and have enjoyed that a lot. I am a Mom to an 18-year-old daughter who just went off to college. In addition to helping out...
Monique W.
New Port Richey, FL
$15-45/hr • 10 yrs exp
33 years of experience in caregiving and a strong passion for providing compassionate, reliable service, I am well-equipped to contribute to the diverse needs of clients.
As a certified Behavioral Assistant, I have worked with children and adults with a range of conditions, Autism, Down syndrome, ADHD, Alzheimer's, and...
I am Certified Nurse Assistant. I am hardworking, responsible, and trustworthy person. I have over 15 years of experience working with older clients (10years working in memory care facility) and over 20 years of experience working at school
I speak Polish and English I moving to New Port Richey
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in New Port Richey, FL
Judy R.
5.0
Amazing find!! Perfect fit for my family.
- Elizabeth B.
Brendaliz C.
5.0
Brendaliz was an absolute pleasure to have in my home for two weeks, caring for both myself and children. I had a double surgery and could barely walk, she provided excellent care with daily hygiene, cooking, cleaning, school drop off/pick up for my boys, and assisting them with homework. My doctor...
- Veronica F.
Lori D.
5.0
Lorie cared for me after a extensive back surgery. Lori is friendly and kind. She was always on time and has a very pleasant personality. She is very intuitive about my needs and did everything that was required of her and was always pleasant. She even cared for my cat and went around the...
- Debra S.
Neil W.
4.0
Neal is very good at getting children involved in the Special Olympics and other special needs activities.
- Denise H.
Irene P.
5.0
Irene has been amazing, she's insightful, caring, creative and our children absolutely have a great time with her. She has also been very constructive with my son who has special needs. I believe she truly cares about children and has a lot of experience and information to share.
- Robert G.
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Ratings for New Port Richey, FL special needs caregivers listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.4 / 5
Special Needs Caregivers in New Port Richey, FL are rated 4.4 out of 5 stars based on 31 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.