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60 special needs caregivers are listed in North Fort Myers, FL

The average posted rate is $17/hr as of February 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years

Special needs caregivers in North Fort Myers, FL

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Sara W.


Cape Coral, FL

$27/hr20 yrs exp

Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant

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I am a certified occupational therapist assistant. I have over 15 years of experience working with individuals with special needs. I also have over 25 years of experience working as a nanny/babysitter, with kids of all ages, as well as multiples. :)
Sara can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, travel, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

Early Education

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Shannon G.


Cape Coral, FL

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Hello, My name is Shannon. A little bit about myself, I am 24 years old and I just recently moved down south from Connecticut. I have over 10 years experience working with kids from babysitting to nieces and nephews! I was going to school for nursing but found my passion in life working with special needs kids. I am going back...
Shannon can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Waslala C.


Cape Coral, FL

$25-45/hr

Help With Adults

Hello, I can help with your needs. I have experience and letters of recommendation and are in special needs. I help bathe go to the bathroom kitchen in general everything.
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Lillian M.


Cape Coral, FL

$14-19/hr10 yrs exp

Experience Cna

Hello. My name is Lillian. I am a cna that has been in the field for 15 years. I have a hospital back ground as well as special needs.
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Jessica G.


Cape Coral, FL

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

I would be honored to be able to help a family on here. I am a very sweet and caring woman, I honestly really just love helping people. I am in nursing school with the passion of wanting to help anyone I can. I've cared for children on the Autism spectrum, Downs Syndrome, blindness, and deaf children as well. Please ask if...
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Allie M.


Cape Coral, FL

$13-18/hr

Patient Outgoing Babysitter!

I have been babysitting for four years now and absolutely adore it. In high school, I worked with special needs children in best buddies, field days, etc. I am very patient and would love to meet you and your family!!
Hi! I've never been paid for childcare but I have been on my own journey with my very sweet son with autism. He's 15 now and doing amazing. I've always cared for various people of different ages. I was an assistant manager of a special needs group home and most recently worked for hospice. I love to be silly and have fun while...
Melissa can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Compassionate and skilled senior home health aide committed to enhancing the quality of life for the elderly and individuals with special needs. My hands on experience has equipped me with the ability to handle a variety of medical conditions including dementia, diabetes and post op care ensuring my clients receive the highest...
Liuva can also help with: Light cleaning, transportation, meal prep, errands
Skills:

Home Health Aide

Have experience taking care of my special needs son, his 7 yrs old. I'm very polite , patient, kind very welling to meal prep , light housekeeping, arts and crafts and anything else requested.
Vanessa can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

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Jessica G.


Cape Coral, FL

$21-28/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced And Fun Sitter

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

I have 10 years of experience with children, I absolutely love kids, all ages! I am fun and energetic, ( kids are usually magnets to me lol.) I have a strong faith and love for Jesus. I have experience with special needs children as well. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Cooking/Meal Preparation, pet care (love pets!)...
Jessica can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Shannon G.


Cape Coral, FL

$18-25/hr3 yrs exp

Part-time/full-time Caregiver Available

As an ambitious and hard working individual, I am often recognized for my people skills, dependability, and compassion. I first discovered my passion for caring for those with special needs when I was a freshman in high school. I started sitting for my neighbor who had a mild case of autism. I was then introduced to the Special...
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Sarah L.


Cape Coral, FL

$20/hr3 yrs exp

Fun, Reliable Babysitter And Child Advocate

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi there! I'm an experienced caregiver with 3+ years as a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT), working daily with children with special needs. I love creating fun activities like crafts, outdoor adventures, art, and teaching about nature and animals. I focus on building communication skills, recognizing emotions, and...
Sarah can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

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Nanette T.


Cape Coral, FL

$18-21/hr10 yrs exp

Private Care Giver

Worked with children with ADHD as well as Down syndrome and dialysis for kidney failure Help with daily living needs, and compassion creating an active and safe environment
My experience with autism is personal my son is 7yrs old and is on the spectrum so I understand the patience it takes when carrying for individuals on the spectrum. Very kind person , always polite and respectful of everyone's point of views , friendly and very happy going. Great at house keeping , meal prepping , companionship.
I am a recently retired from Lee Health (Cape Coral Hospital), already bored! I worked for the Lee County School Board with Special Needs Students for 10 years prior to that. I also have a 35-year-old son who is a spastic quadriplegic, wheelchair bound. I have cared for him his entire life but he now has his own caregiver. So I...
Glenda can also help with: Personal care, light cleaning, dementia
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Beatrice K.


Port Charlotte, FL

$16-18/hr10 yrs exp

Loving Care Giver

5.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have taking care of my grandma until the day that she passed.. my sister, had downs and I was her primary caregiver most of her adult life other than my parents .. I have worked in many different facilities that specialize in the care of the elderly and special needs adults. Including Autism, Downs and CP. I also recently...
Beatrice can also help with: Dementia, meal prep, errands, hospice services, respite care, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Beatrice goes above and beyond. I hired Beatrice to help with an elderly man in need and have since been able to depend on Beatrice for a number of miscellaneous tasks in addition to that. She is always ready and willing to help. Is punctual and proactive. Quality...

Carolyn S.

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Miriam T.


Cape Coral, FL

$36/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced And Compassionate Caregiver

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I'm a dedicated and loving caregiver with over 15 years of experience in providing exceptional care to individuals of all ages. My background as a certified medical assistant, specializing in ophthalmology, equips me with a unique set of skills to offer comprehensive and compassionate support to those in need. As a mother...
5.0
"I am a blind person in a wheelchair. I was on vacation in Florida and hired Miriam to assist me in the hotel and around the resort. She is kind, cooperative, friendly and smart. We had a lot of fun together. I would strongly recommend her."

Dawn S.

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Kelsey D.


Cape Coral, FL

$25/hr1 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Greetings! I naturally enjoy outdoor activities, animals, and going to the gym. My friends would describe me as reliable, passionate, and animated. I've always wanted to help others so I graduated from FIU with a B. S. in Recreation Therapy and Sports Management. For a year I worked with the Geriatric population, where I was...
5.0
"Kelsey is amazing with training my nieces. I've sat in on sessions before and watched how well they all work together. She is patient and understanding, yet respectable. Overall, my nieces have become more fit and made many friends working with Kelsey."

Oscar G.

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Joyful G.


Cape Coral, FL

$35/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Thank you in advance for your time and consideration. My passion is serving/supporting others for the greatest good of all. That's what was instilled in us at birth. The only way to truly feel a sense of purpose and self-worth was to do selfless loving acts of kindness for anyone/community. As a compassionate caregiver with...
5.0
"Joyful continues to work with our special needs adult son. They get out for daily adventures and she is always eager to take him new places and to teach him new things. She has been an incredible help to our family with housekeeping and spending quality time with...

Mary R.

I have recently moved to the port charlotte area. I have a total of 17 years experience working with children, teens and the elderly I have assisted with behavioral issues as well as feeding dressing being a support system in bipolar break downs as well as non verbal autism.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in North Fort Myers, FL

Beatrice K.

5.0

Beatrice goes above and beyond. I hired Beatrice to help with an elderly man in need and have since been able to depend on Beatrice for a number of miscellaneous tasks in addition to that. She is always ready and willing to help. Is punctual and proactive. Quality work. Caring and helpful. She is...

- Carolyn S.

Miriam T.

5.0

I am a blind person in a wheelchair. I was on vacation in Florida and hired Miriam to assist me in the hotel and around the resort. She is kind, cooperative, friendly and smart. We had a lot of fun together. I would strongly recommend her.

- Dawn S.

Kelsey D.

5.0

Kelsey has been great with my teen daughter with significant and multiple special needs. My daughter loved her and was always happy in her presence. She is a good nature and carrying. Always answers messages in a timely manner. Trustworthy.

- Elena D.

Joyful G.

5.0

Joyful continues to work with our special needs adult son. They get out for daily adventures and she is always eager to take him new places and to teach him new things. She has been an incredible help to our family with housekeeping and spending quality time with our son. Joyful brings a very...

- Mary R.

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