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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Ocala, FL

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

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years

Special needs caregivers in Ocala, FL

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Kristin K.


Ocala, FL

$25-40/hr7 yrs exp

Part Time Special Needs Caregiver

5.0

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Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

I am an Occupational therapist. I have 4 children, 3 of them are grown and on their own. I love working with people of all ages!! I have 12 + years experience in the medical field. The last 7 years in Occupational Therapy. I have worked with clients of all ages from 2-100 years old with various diagnosis including Autistic, Non...
5.0
"Excellent move out cleaning. Highly recommend."

Londa M.

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Buffie S.


Ocala, FL

$17-25/hr10 yrs exp

Retired Mom With A Passion For Helping People Live Their Best Life.

I am a friendly, reliable, professional, compassionate, caregiver with a passion for helping people live their best lives. I have worked with children and adults with Autism, ADHD, Alzheimer's, Dementia, Bipolar Cerebral Palsy, Muscular Dystrophy and other disabilities. Cheerful, kind, respectful, and patient Reliable,...
5.0
"Buffie has been nothing but fantastic with my autistic son. She is reliable, caring, and just goes above and beyond! "

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Tricia M.


Ocala, FL

$15-20/hr3 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a 58-year-old mother of two (daughter, 22 son, 19). I moved to Ocala in July and am now looking for permanent employment. I enjoy working with adults, seniors, children and animals. I love them all and would love to help you with care. I worked at ResCare in Newton, Kansas for a year. I passed a Level 2 background check and...
5.0
"Tricia is very caring. When she works, she goes above in beyond in her job. She is a complete joy to be around."

Abigail F.

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Brandie T.


Ocala, FL

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Inspire Joy And Creativity!

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

I have experience with children of all ages (0- teen ages), as well as with children with special needs, such as Autism Spectrum Disorder. I LOVE animals (have dogs and a cat) so, I'm comfortable if you have pets that need care or are in the home. I am familiar with the principles of verbal behavior and have ample experience...
Brandie can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Brandie is amazing with my daughter and many others I've seen her with. My little girl is always so happy to see her! Besides my own parents there's no one else I would trust. She's calm and patient much more than myself."

Amber M.

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Heidi S.


Ocala, FL

$15-17/hr8 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny Looking For A Part-Time Child Care And/Or Occasional Babysitting

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am a responsible 45-year-old Mom. I am very patient, positive, nurturing, kind, fun-loving, and most of all, attentive to children in my care. 8yrs experience as a nanny. Newborn to 12 years old. I also have cared for a special needs child with autism and Down syndrome. *Certified Newborn Care Specialist *10 yrs Dental...
Heidi can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Naicys M.


Ocala, FL

$25/hr3 yrs exp

Daycare Teacher To Babysitter

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I like to work with children from infants to pre-k children (I was a daycare teachers and kindergarten teacher ), I have a lot of patience, I like to teach them art activities and I think that children can learn in a fun way and there is nothing more fun than art. I have previously worked with Children's with special needs, I...
Naicys can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"I can't say enough good things about Naicy! I was hesitant about searching for a stranger to babysit my two-year-old, but she has been a heaven send. She is punctual, caring, loving, dependable and trustworthy. She always goes out of her way to help out with the...

Amanda A.

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Jessica A.


Ocala, FL

$15/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Summer Nanny/Babysitter. Special Needs Paraprofessional. Billingual, Experienced, reliable, fun, loving, healthy, College Educated, Nanny looking for a nice, happy family. I love reading, doing arts and crafts, going for walks, swimming, or any activity your kids like. I try not to use electric devices, unless it's something...
Jessica can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"My daughter hired Jessica and she has done a wonderful job! She took care my grandson since he was a new born baby until he recently turned 18 month to daycare. We called Jessica as our "Angle Nanny"! She is highly educated, we were so lucky to hire her!"

Bilan L.

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Silvia S.


Ocala, FL

$25/hr3 yrs exp

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hispanic female originally from Colombia raised in Miami. Looking for extra income. caregiver for elderly and special needs. Have a clean background, excellent driver, non smoker and a Christian.
Silvia can also help with: Errands, companionship, light cleaning, dementia, meal prep, live-in home care & more
5.0
"Silvia has helped care for my handicapped wife and done light housekeeping for me. She is a hard worker and has become like a family member to to both my wife, myself and my dog. You couldn't find a better or kinder person to hire."

Robert R.

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Heidi S.


Ocala, FL

$12-17/hr

Special Needs Care

I have experience caring for 2 special needs persons. One was 8 years old with Down syndrome and Autism. Non verbal required feeding & diaper changes. The other was a 20-year-old with severe epilepsy and undiagnosable brain issues. She was non verbal and required feeding and schedules bathroom assistance or diapers changes when...
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Tameria J.


Ocala, FL

$12-49/hr1 yrs exp

Compassionate Special Education Professional

I am a dedicated professional with a master's degree in Special Education from the University of Florida, specializing in providing compassionate care to individuals with diverse needs. As a Graduate Program Assistant, I have demonstrated adaptability and proactive teamwork, essential for supporting individuals with...
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Tina V.


Ocala, FL

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Special Ed Aide

Hello, my name is Tina. I worked in special Ed for 17+ years. I was a special Ed aide. I also worked on a bus with special needs children for 15 years. I had a lot of responsibilities, and I went above and beyond my call of duty I love children I love teaching them new things. I am very patient and kind and understanding. I will...
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Alexis P.


Ocala, FL

$14-19/hr3 yrs exp

Alexis P. Special Education Caregiver

During the school year I work full time with the more severe special needs student population. Every day I am charged with feeding, changing, ambulating, positioning, child engagement, as well as strong skills in regards to G-Tube feeding, seizure awareness and medication administration. I love my job very much as I had an aunt...
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Kathleen G.


Ocala, FL

$15-20/hr5 yrs exp

I have previously worked with 2 grown down syndrome individuals. I assisted them in maintaining their apartment (cleaning, budgeting), meals planning, shopping for and preparing meals. We walked or went to the pool to work on physical fitness. I also helped them with transportation to medical appointments and other events.
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Misty S.


Ocala, FL

$10-25/hr3 yrs exp

Behavioral Assistant

I have worked with special needs for about 3 years in a group home setting. The ages were 18 and up, this job filled has it challenges but it also has it rewarding moments when your none verbal client says there first words give it may be a million tries but it happened and in those moments I know where I am meant to be.
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Brandie T.


Ocala, FL

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Experience In Applied Behavioral Analysis

I have 10+ years experience working with children and adults with developmental delays. I previously worked in a private school setting, as well as provided in-home therapy and respite care. Through high school, I was part of an inclusion club that included after school activities and sports, which is where my love for this...
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Janice D.


Ocala, FL

$10/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver

I have worked extensively with spinal cord injury clients, ALS, mentally challenged clients. My experiences span from home care to hospitals. I will provide resume and references upon request.
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Angela C.


Ocala, FL

$17-25/hr3 yrs exp

Care Giver - Mental Health

Hi! I'm Angela. I'm a trained Social Worker with my Master Degree. I've worked in mental health fields and psychiatry facilities. I worked primarily with children and adolescents. I am a retired veteran. I have open availability.
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Alexis K.


Ocala, FL

$15-20/hr2 yrs exp

Child Coach

I have worked with many families to help provide assistance for adults and children with developmental delays. I am very patient, understanding and persistent to help children achieve their goals.
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Missy M.


Ocala, FL

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Army veteran, great cook and house keeper. Well rounded and able to learn very quickly. I am a certified nursing assistant, medical technician, CPR and first aid certified, peer support specialist, and stress and trama management certification. Special needs care giver.
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Naicys M.


Ocala, FL

$15-30/hr5 yrs exp

Day Care Teacher And Nanny

I have been a daycare teacher and at least half of my students were children with hyper sensory needs or autism at that point I discovered that I liked work with them more that the rest of my colleagues. academically my experience is only: DCF special need practices (SPN) DCF supporting children with developmental disibilities...

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Ocala, FL

Kristin K.

5.0

Excellent move out cleaning. Highly recommend.

- Londa M.

Buffie S.

5.0

I hired the Buffie for help with my mother who has Alzheimer’s. It was clear to me immediately that Buffie had experience in this area of care, as her skill level and knowledge were apparent. She is very kind and caring, and I would not hesitate to hire her as again if I needed her services.

- Care member

Tricia M.

5.0

I recently had hip replacement surgery and my husband works out of town, so after the first week, he had to return to work. Tricia came and helped me so much. From meals, to shower assist, meds when needed and rides to physical therapy as well as to the store. She also took care of my puppies needs....

- Angela M.

Brandie T.

5.0

Hi! I hired Brandie as a mother's helper for almost 5 months. She was a great help and blessing to our family. I was a mother transitioning with baby number five and Brandie was able help make it a smooth one. She was always on time and my kids and I loved having her. Thank you Brandie for all...

- Maria B.

Naicys M.

5.0

Naicys was great with our kids. She has prior experience caring for multiple toddlers, was very flexible and understanding of our crazy work schedules, prepared home cooked meals for our kids, took them out to places like petting zoos and the springs, dropped off and picked up our oldest from...

- Brenna C.

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

Average Rating4.8 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in Ocala, FL are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 30 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.