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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Ocala, FL

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

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years

Special needs caregivers in Ocala, FL

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Madison H.


Ocala, FL

$15-50/hr2 yrs exp

Fun Babysitter But Responsible!

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Hello, I'm Madison, I currently go to CF for dental assisting. I am 20 years old, with a few years of professional babysitting experience. However I've always babysitted for friends and family since I was 15. I have great communication skills, so please reach out to me if you have any concerns or special needs. Whether they be...

Heather V.


Belleview, FL

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter Available Full-Time!

5.0

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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I put my heart into everything that I do. I'm wise, respectful, and very dependable. I always provide nothing but the best care possible. From the start of high school I was a teachers aide. I dedicated my time each morning before school mentoring children who had failed the FCAT. After high school, I moved on to doing special...
Heather can also help with: Travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Heather is a responsible young adult, with much compassion and empathy for others."

Mary M.

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Heather V.


Belleview, FL

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Special Needs Provider Available Full-Time

I put my heart into everything that I do. I'm wise, respectful, and very dependable. I provide the best care possible. From past experience, I have taken care of children with special needs (O. D. D., Autism, Bi-Polar Disorder, Schizophrenia, Depression, Anxiety, and A. D. D./A. D. H. D.). I have also taken care of children in...
I have worked for private companies. I have also worked with the Arc's. I love helping those with developmental and special needs. I, myself, have family with special needs children and adults a like, and I learned to care for them and it opened up a spot in my heart for it. I love seeing the person achieve little things. I am...
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Kim M.


Belleview, FL

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Caring And Compassionate care giver

I'm in the medical field for over 20 years as a nurse. I am caring and compassionate. I have cared for elderly and special needs child. I believe in treating individuals with kindness and concern in aspects of care. I have worked in senior center, private duty along with assisted living and memory care. I have a mother in law...
Kim can also help with: Respite care, companionship, errands
Skills:

Licensed Nurse

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Titiana B.


Silver Springs, FL

$18/hr10 yrs exp

Always Smile

I have about 14 year experience plus more experience special need children plus my daughter that was a preemie 10 year ago have I can help with Travel and Grocery Shopping any kind errands you need
Titiana can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, grocery shopping
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Janice D.


Citra, FL

$23/hr10 yrs exp

Full-Time Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a compassionate, courteous, prompt and dependable individual. I have worked in various fields of the medical field for 15+ years. I receive great satisfaction in helping others. I am experienced with senior care and all it entails. I have worked with Alzheimer's and dementia patients. I have worked with G tube feedings, NG...
Janice can also help with: Dementia, companionship, errands, meal prep, hospice services, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CNA

5.0
"Janice has a big heart and a lot of patience. She knew quickly learned the needs and personality of her patient and catered to his finicky needs with no complaints, rather a smile. She was always on time and the communication was excellent."

Brenda B.

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Synthia D.


The Villages, FL

$18-28/hr10 yrs exp

Excellent Service/ Care Provider

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have worked for special needs clients, seniors and children. I have a warm balanced personality aiming to effectively fill the overall needs of the individuals and/or families I choose to provide care for. I proactively accomplish this by utilizing my creative nature, along with my broad experience and education to deliver top...
5.0
"I have an adult special needs brother that lives with us. He's 45, but 7ish mentally and nonverbal. I can't say enough good about Synthia. I hired her to be a friend/mentor to my brother so he would have some autonomy in his life provide him with a fun, social...

Tawnya W.

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Synthia D.


The Villages, FL

$16-20/hr10 yrs exp

Please Check My Special Needs Profile For More Detailed Information

I have enjoyed providing top level care for my senior clients. I am a certified Direct Support Professional, with CPR/First Aid, Specializing in Dementia and Behavioral health. Please visit my special care needs profile where I have listed detailed information of my skills, education and experience.
Synthia can also help with: Live-in home care, dementia, respite care, personal care
Skills:

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

Home Health Aide

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Shannon D.


The Villages, FL

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Happy Helper

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have well over 29 years of experience with all kinds of health care needs from children to special needs to seniors. I have worked in hospital settings to group homes and homes. I have Knowledge with many illnesses, some of them are dementia, epilepsy, tbi. I have been trained to work with a lot of medical equipment as well. I...
Shannon can also help with: Light cleaning, personal care, companionship, dementia, meal prep, errands & more
Skills:

Wound Care

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Jenn and I am retired nurse with over 20 years of experience with infants and children. I am CPR and first aid certified, and love arts and crafts! I have taken care of children as young as newborns through 16 years of age, as well as special needs of all ages. I love Miss Rachel, Bluey, and all things kid...
Jennifer can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Emmanuel S.


Citra, FL

$13-15/hr4 yrs exp

All my life I have been working, providing care to people either providing customer service or care to the elderly. This is something I enjoy doing and help every one on my path to have a better life.
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Stephanie M.


The Villages, FL

$20-35/hr10 yrs exp

Career Nanny 10+ Years Experience

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I've worked with kids of all ages and their parents from all walks of life and various cultural backgrounds. I have studied developmental psychology, RIE philosophy, Montessori, Non-Violent Communication and completed the early childhood development classes to teach preschool. I'm skilled at organizing educational activities at...
Stephanie can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Jade N.


Summerfield, FL

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Very Experienced Special Needs, Pets And Children Of All Ages

Hi, My name is Jade, I'm 26 years old, I started babysitting when I was 11 years old watching 3 special needs children with my grandma. I watched them every weekend for about 5 years, Since then I have watched children from many different families. I love all animals and I am able to care for them as well as any light housework...
Jade can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Brianna M.


Citra, FL

$13-18/hr2 yrs exp

Brianna

Hello, I am a Special Needs Paraprofessional. I have worked with children that are K-5 for 2 years. As well as regularly care for my two nieces and other children. Please let me know if you have any questions. Thank you for your time.
Brianna can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Jade N.


Summerfield, FL

$10-15/hr4 yrs exp

I started taking care of 3 special needs kids at 12 years old. I'm very experienced with Autism, ADHD, sensory processing, ETC... Shots, Insulin administration, Feeding, Changing, bathing, and much more. Anything I don't know I am very willing and ready to learn.
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Deena K.


The Villages, FL

$20-40/hr10 yrs exp

Have Fun While Living Up To Your Potential

Hi! I moved to the South a few years ago from New Jersey to be closer to my family (I moved to the Villages a couple of months ago). I spent many years working for an agency that provides community residential support to seniors and individuals with intellectual disabilities. I started out as a direct care worker and was...
Reliable And Trustworthy Special Needs Provider Do you need help caring for yourself or a loved one after a surgery when you've come home from Rehabilitation? I am retired nurse anesthesiologist, however I still maintain an active registered nurse (RN) license. I'm able to help with medications, care, bathing, physician...
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Haley R.


Summerfield, FL

$20-50/hr8 yrs exp

I have 8 years of experience baby sitting and doing other household chores. 7 years of house cleaning experience. I have worked for 3 years with special needs children ages from 1-18. I can help with Light Housekeeping, transportation, grocery shopping etc.
Haley can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Haley R.


Summerfield, FL

$20-27/hr3 yrs exp

Applied Behavioral Analysis Technician

I have experience working with children with disabilities and behavioral disorders. My experience work in autism spectrum disorder, ADD, ADHD, OCD, Depression, Anxiety, etc. I work on social skills, coping strategies, life skills, feeding, etc.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Ocala, FL

Heather V.

5.0

Heather is a responsible young adult, with much compassion and empathy for others.

- Mary M.

Janice D.

5.0

Janice cared for my father who had Parkinson’s and developing dementia for over two years. She was reliable, kind, caring and I can’t recommend her highly enough.

- Care member

Synthia D.

5.0

I have an adult special needs brother that lives with us. He's 45, but 7ish mentally and nonverbal. I can't say enough good about Synthia. I hired her to be a friend/mentor to my brother so he would have some autonomy in his life provide him with a fun, social outlet. She takes him on outings a...

- Tawnya W.

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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.