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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Opa Locka, FL

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

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years

Special needs caregivers in Opa Locka, FL

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Sara S.


Opa Locka, FL

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Full Time Care Giver

5.0

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I have experience caring people with Alzheimer physical paralysis autistic and cerebral palsy, people in coma and the terminal state of their life. I'm very strong emotionally and I have capacity to deal with difficult situations. Also I am a good companion, love to talk with people, and learn about them, I am patient and...
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Marisol H.


Opa Locka, FL

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Nanny Available

I have 10years+ of experience doing housekeeping work, including Hotels, buildings, and medical offices as well as houses. I am responsible, liable and a hard worker. I have also cared for children of different ages, And have experience with special needs children. I consider myself a very happy, friendly, responsible and...
Marisol can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Marisol is a definitely someone you can trust as she is a dedicated mother herself. She has a vibrant personality and is very warm and caring. You will be pleased you hired her. "

Vickie H.

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Shayla T.


Opa Locka, FL

$20/hr3 yrs exp

Fun Sitter And Loves Kids

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello ;) My name is Shayla, I'm 20 and in my junior year of college as a student athlete, majoring in nursing and minoring in psychology. I have about 9 years of experience with family with all ages, including newborns, experience with children with special needs like autism, along with experience of working with children...
Shayla can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:

Early Education

5.0
"Shayla watched after my daughter (1 year old), my 2 nieces (6yrs old and 3 months). She did a great job and I would hire her again. "

Jasmine B.

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Sara S.


Opa Locka, FL

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Personal Care Assistant Looking For A Full Time Job, Available For Senior Companion, Special Needs

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I Have been caring for adults and children for the last 17 years, I like to make a difference in the daily life of people with special needs. My caring is not limited only to daily activities of their life but also to establish a personal relationship with my clients, that allows them to feel more confident and positive and them...
Sara can also help with: Hospice services, live-in home care, visiting nurse, respite care, dementia, personal care & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

5.0
"Sara delivered first class service. Personal, professional and knowledgeable. She's also very caring offering comforting affectionate support. Her duties here include transferring the patient, showering, dressing & colostomy maintenance, distribute medications....

Gregory W.

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Irene B.


Opa Locka, FL

$20-50/hr8 yrs exp

Together We Can Make A Difference!

With a Bachelors in Exceptional Student Education K-12, RBT certificate and currently enrolled in a Masters in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). Miami Dade/ Broward County- I have worked in K-12 classrooms with various needs. Experienced Homeschool Teacher & Tutor with over 8 years of experience at Home/School/Center or Online....
I worked as a babysitter for 4 years, besides the daily care of children since new born until all ages , I had the pleasure of working for families for 2 years until that unfortunately I had to move to another state. I have experiences in special care of children and sick children, caring for aging and older people with and...
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Elizabeth P.


Opa Locka, FL

$16-35/hr4 yrs exp

Baby Sitter Fulltime

Interested in child care, I have 34 years experience, in the care children of all ages from newborns to teenagers , children and patients and children with special needs .
Elizabeth can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

CNA

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Elizabeth P.


Opa Locka, FL

$16-30/hr6 yrs exp

Full-Time Caregiver Available

I am efficient, reliable, responsible, flexible and dedicated with elderly care and with specials needs. I have experience taking care elderly people. I have certification CNA, CPR and first Aid training. I have my own transportation and I am a non-smoker.
Elizabeth can also help with: Dementia, errands, personal care, mobility assistance, companionship, hospice services & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

I consider myself a very caring and empathic person. I can help around the house, provide company, and run errands. I have always put others needs before mines, I have an adult son who has special needs so my experience comes from him, bathing, feeding, and assisting with his daily activities.
Marisol can also help with: Meal prep, transportation, errands
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Deysi G.


Hialeah, FL

$25-50/hr6 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have a bachelor degree in early childhood education and Registered Behavior Tecnichian (rbt). I'm teacher with more than 10 years of experience and also 3 years of experience working with children with special needs, and now I am willing to work with and take care of children ( I have 5 years of experience Nanny). I easily...
Skills:

Early Education

5.0
"Deysi has been a fantastic caregiver for both my children for almost 1.5 years. She is responsible, caring, honest, communicative and on-time throughout her employment with me. She is also open minded in receiving feedback and guidance on how I would like my...

Judith S.

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Senobia C.


Hialeah, FL

$14-19/hr6 yrs exp

Físico Terapeuta Y Terapia Vocacional.

Mi nombre es Senobia, profesional de la salud, me gustan muchos los niños, soy madre de dos adultos y abuela de tres hermosos niños. Tengo la habilidad de relacionarme con los niños, a enseñarles mientras juegan. Soy terapista en rehabilitación con 25 años de experiencia y también fui profesara universitaria, tengo facilidad...
5.0
"She's treated me with therapy after a surgery that I recently had on my foot. She's very knowledgeable and precise."

Fernando C.

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Yovony S.


Hollywood, FL

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Committed bilingual healthcare professional bringing over 18 years of continuous proven success in healthcare roles. Dedicated to providing client safety and comfort through focused care. Compassionate, helps clients maintain personal hygiene and assist with all aspects of activities of daily living. Skilled in preparing meals...
Yovony can also help with: Dementia, errands, personal care, meal prep, companionship, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Yovony is a very hardworking and caring person, I highly recommend her to anyone who hires her. She’s very knowledgeable and honest and caring."

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Ana H.


Miami, FL

$30/hr5 yrs exp

Ana's Babysitting!!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello hello! I'm Ana- background in Psychology and graduate degree in Social Work. I'm looking for part-time work and am very flexible. I have experience as a teaching assistant for the 1st grade, behavioral therapy for kids with special needs, and case management with elderly clientele. Would love to connect and chat...
Ana can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Ana was so helpful in dog sitting for us! She is amazing and will definitely be hiring her again!"

Emily V.

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Cierro K.


Miami, FL

$22-35/hr6 yrs exp

Positive, Energetic And Fun :)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello, I have 12 plus years of experience working with children from infants to 14 yrs of age in school and home settings. My part time profession is working with children that have Autism as an applied behavior therapist. I specialize in babysitting, play therapy, arts and craft and helping with academics. Working with...
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Lauren N.


Miami, FL

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

Hello everyone, welcome to my page! My name is Lauren, I'm a current medical student at SGU on the beautiful island of Grenada in the Caribbean. While I'm home for the summer and studying during my break, I will have ample downtime for work. I started babysitting when I was in high school, even started a small business for...
Lauren can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Lauren is the absolute best!! She is always on time, responsible, trustworthy and my kids love her! She plays with them and keeps them entertained. My son is autistic and she's great with him and keeps both kids happy. She follows specific routine schedules and any...

Stephanie L.

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Trevor B.


Miami, FL

$30-50/hr8 yrs exp

Full-Time Special Needs Caregiver

I am very compassionate and excellent with people! I love people! Quality of life is important to me, I like to see people being love and enjoy life. I am very good with creating a comfortable environment where the loved ones I take care of feel safe, and respected. I have experience in the following. Direct service...
5.0
"person centered in his care of clients. Has experience with variety of clients. Very dedicated to therapeutic approach with clients."

Charlotte L.

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Shekerr G.


Hollywood, FL

$13-20/hr10 yrs exp

Loving Full-time Nanny Available

I blindly ventured into the world of nannying at the age of 17 unaware of the immense responsibilities and great joys which awaited me, when a neighbor took a leap of faith and allowed me to babysit for a 2-year-old toddler. This experience awakened a genuine desire to be surrounded by children and to nurture. Throughout...
Shekerr can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"We were impressed with Shekker, from her thorough knowledge of babies to her compassionate understanding of my special needs son. She was our first choice but due to some schedule conflicts we decided on another interviewee. We will definitely speak to her again if...

Aleisha A.

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Rivka P.


Hollywood, FL

$25-30/hr3 yrs exp

Reliable Babysitter :)

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

Hii my name is Rivka, l'm currently a junior attending fau majoring in health science. I do school online so scheduling will not be an issue !! I've been taking care of kids all ages since I was 13 when I started at a camp. I have experience with special needs kids since I've babysat many kids that have autism at my summer camp,...
Rivka can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Rivka was phenomenal watching my son! I just moved to the Miami area from Texas and was worried about joining this app & finding someone great… but she absolutely did amazing! I will 100% hire her again! "

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Gina R.


Hialeah, FL

$20-25/hr5 yrs exp

Part Time Giver

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello I am Gina, I have 30years, I live in Hialeah, I have a lot experience with children, I work as a teacher from M to F (7 a.m. to 3pm) with kids and teenagers with special skills, I'm also have experience with newborns and babies. I'm honest, patient, reliable and punctual person. I have a valid driver's license and a...
5.0
"She is a great , nurturing caretaker. She has helped me thru my surgery recovery helping me with my baths, bandages and dressing up. She also wears masks the whole time which is very important."

Desiree M.

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Camilo G.


Miami, FL

$30/hr4 yrs exp

Part Time Care Giver Available

More than a Caregiver. I love elder peoples and kids. More than a job. Registered Nurse experienced in Diabetes (Insulin), PEG tube feeding, IV infusions, Foley Cath etc.
5.0
"He is very responsible, respectful and hard worker."

Sonia D.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Opa Locka, FL

Marisol H.

5.0

Marisol is a definitely someone you can trust as she is a dedicated mother herself. She has a vibrant personality and is very warm and caring. You will be pleased you hired her.

- Vickie H.

Shayla T.

5.0

Shayla did a good job caring for my kids. She was very responsive and was able to watch both my 6 month old and 3 year old on a last minute appointment. My toddler also said she enjoyed spending time with her.

- Paunel A.

Sara S.

5.0

Sara delivered first class service. Personal, professional and knowledgeable. She's also very caring offering comforting affectionate support. Her duties here include transferring the patient, showering, dressing & colostomy maintenance, distribute medications. As well as providing delicious...

- Gregory W.

Deysi G.

5.0

Deysi is very sweet with my children and family. She has a great heart and still check in with my family. She even makes herself available if needed.

- Care member

Senobia C.

5.0

She's treated me with therapy after a surgery that I recently had on my foot. She's very knowledgeable and precise.

- Fernando C.

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

Average Rating5.0 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in Opa Locka, FL are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 17 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.