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259 special needs caregivers are listed in Orlando, FL
The average posted rate is $17/hr as of November 2024
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years
Special needs caregivers in Orlando, FL
Samantha A.
Orlando, FL
$12-20/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I have been nannying and babysitting for families for over 4 years now. I have a 12-year-old Down Syndrome brother so I am very familiar with taking care of and working with kids that have special needs. I work at a special needs aftercare school and I love working with all different ages of kids! I am a student athlete as a...
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Samantha is a very loving and kind person. Being an athlete all of her life,Sam is very punctual, dedicated, and an excellent team player. Sam would certainly be an asset to any organization!"
Amy B.
Kamila S.
Orlando, FL
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Responsible, fun Loving Nanny/Babysitter With Over 15 Years Experience Looking For Full/part Time
5.0
(14)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a mature, organized, reliable, clean and fun-loving person who is able to quickly create genuine
bonds with children. I have a warm, nurturing personality and an abundance of experience looking after newborns to teenagers, including special needs children. I've completed a course as a Newborn Care Specialist. I worked in a...
Kamila can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Kamila was absolutely wonderful with our 2 boys, ages 6 and 2! They had a great time with her!"
Tessa M.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I previously taught high school in the UK before relocating to the US in 2003. since being in the US I have gained several years experience and training in the child care and caring industry. Including a diploma in early childhood education CDA certification in child care, 45 hours children and family training. I have also been...
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Ms. Barbara provided the best care to our 3 month old son. She was very attentive, nurturing, and caring. She learned his cues very quickly. She read books to him, sung nursery rhymes, and did tummy time with him. We would even go for a daily walk. Our son adapted...
Daveta H.
Mackenzie F.
Orlando, FL
$18-20/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
I am a current UCF graduate student studying Clinical Mental Health Counseling. I have 7 years of experience working with children ranging from a few weeks old up to 12 years old, and special needs children up to the age of 18. I can help with house keeping / care. I also handle laundry, dishes, closet organization, etc. I can...
Mackenzie can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Mackenzie is an absolute doll!! Cannot recommend her enough!"
Griffin V.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hey, my name is Melanie and just to start off. I am also Christian love Jesus with my whole heart unapologetically! I've gotten multiple job opportunities off of Care. com, personal connections and even some Facebook groups. As I stated before I have personal experience. I am the oldest of five. I have a brother 6 years apart...
Melanie can also help with: Travel, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Melanie has been a great nanny so far. We hired her 2 weeks ago for morning school drop offs and the kids love her. She is very punctual and always has a good attitude."
Camesha G.
5.0
(1)
Hi my name is Claire I am a fourth year nursing student at UCF. I have 8 years experience babysitting up to 5 kids between the ages of 2 months and 15 years old including children with special needs. I love kids and am willing to help out in anyway needed (errands, laundry, pets etc.) I love being outside and am very creative...
Claire can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Claire was a full-time nanny for our son for almost a year (nearly the entire second year of his life). But for the fact that she was admitted to a full-time nursing school program, we would have happily kept her on. Her connection with our son is such that we...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Daniela . I am 22 years old Very artistic, great time management, sense of urgency , outgoing & open minded . I have years of babysitting experience from ages 8month babies to 20-year-old including ( special needs ) . I can help with Travel and Meal Preparation, school & Virtual interviews are always welcomed!
Daniela can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Daniela has been sitting for my family for a few months now and she is awesome! she is great with my 2 kids (6&4) and my 2 puppies! she always tries and helps more if our schedule gets changed! she is punctual and reliable also! i would recommend to anyone looking...
Kimberly V.
Jennifer M.
Orlando, FL
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Orlando & Surrounding Areas: Certified Postpartum Infant Care Doula
5.0
(7)
Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood
****OVERNIGHT CARE****
Advanced Newborn Care Specialist & Postpartum Doula
31+ Years of Local Experience of Children of All Ages with Many References
Preemie/Multiples Special Needs
Completed training and certification as Postpartum & Infant Care Doula
currently enrolled in coursework to complete Sleep Training...
Jennifer can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
CNA
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"My girls loved Ms. Jenn. My youngest is not friendly and barely interacts with our family. She basically jumped in Ms. Jenn's arm so I pretty much look like a liar lol. She told me about how Ms. Jenn let her do her hair. My oldest was very sad today to know that...
Khenitha R.
Leslie L.
Orlando, FL
$10-15/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
My name is Leslie and I love working with kids! I am 26 years old and a Speech therapist for children with special needs. I am currently in graduate school and am looking for extra weekend work! I am fluent in both English and Spanish, I love making crafts, playing board games, reading, puzzles, pretend play, and cooking. I have...
Leslie can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Leslie took great care of my 2-year old son. She came prepared to spend a couple of days with my son and kept him engaged the entire time. I would absolutely hire her again!"
Betina Y.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have 10 years of experience. I can help with a long list of things; there's nothing I won't learn. I am the oldest and the firstborn in my family. I have been caring for kids since I was 7 years old. I am 22 with the same love for children. I have graduated from school for cosmetology. I have worked with special needs children...
Taylor can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Taylor was phenomenal with our littles! She was on time and great with communication. The kids really responded well to her."
Atoosa S.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! Thank you for viewing my profile, my name is Jessica and I'm a Jesus lover through and through. My schedule is quite flexible so whether you're in need of babysitting, housekeeping, meal prep, or errand running, please reach out so we can discuss how I can best help you and your household.
Having 5 siblings I am...
Jessica can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Jessica was super friendly, arrived early, and most importantly was great with our kids!!! The kids really liked her. She also cleaned up after their dinner. Would definitely hire her again!"
Maria G.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello!
My name is Savannah and I have been a Nanny for over 5 years. I have experience with infants to adults. My care includes those with special needs and physical disabilities. I've cared for as many as 8 kids at a time and am very well rounded in child care. I've worked with an exclusive Nanny company as well!
I like to...
Savannah can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Great date night Nanny! Much appreciated help!"
Kristin F.
4.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have over 20 years of experience caring of children. I'm patience, kind and simply love caring for children. Highly skilled in supervising and interacting with children positively, well versed in providing affection and safety to children, able to prepare hygienic meals, adept at directing children in eating, resting and...
Laquisha can also help with: Travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CNA
First Aid
Special Needs Care
4.0
"Was very pleasant and prompt for the interview and have added her to my on call list."
Bertina P.
Tameka J.
Orlando, FL
$18/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hello! My name is Tameka, I have 6 years of experience working with kids. I can help with Light Housekeeping, Cooking/Meal Preparation, Personal necessities, Homework and anything else that might be helpful to you and your family. Others would describe me as being very energetic, compassionate and a hard worker. Working with...
Tameka can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Tameka is very attentive, detailed and diligent worker. She cares about her work and her clients. She would be a great hire. "
Care member
5.0
(11)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Kaley, I'm 20! I am a registered nurse.
My experience includes:
Working at a pre-school for kids with and without special needs (autism, down syndrome, cerebral palsy)
Nannied for an 8-week-old until they went to daycare
Date night babysitting for families all over Orlando
Overnight babysitting at the Disney...
Kaley can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Kaley started watching our daughter when she was only 3 months old and it's been an amazing experience.
We've used Kaley for everything from full day (7 hours) babysitting to shorter date nights and she's always been so great! Our daughter, now 6 months old,...
Evan K.
Shamara H.
Orlando, FL
$12-20/hr • 7 yrs exp
4.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there! I have 7 years of experience working with children 12 and under. I have a BS in Psychology, DCF 45 hours, CPR certified, and a level 2 background check. I would love to care for your little one! I have a pretty flexible schedule, so I could be flexible with the hours you need! I also have experience caring for elderly...
Shamara can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Shamara was very friendly to my son and she also made sure his homework was done before I got home which was helpful. If he didn't have homework to do she would engage him with activities like reading or singing songs. You can tell that she really loves children...
Ameer W.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hi! Faith-filled nanny here I'm 21, and I've been caring for children full-time since I was 16. The Lord has blessed me with an unconditional love and passion for children of all ages. I am CPR & First Aid certified, along with experience caring for special needs and diabetic children. When I'm not working, I love serving in the...
Talia can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"This was our first time to hire a baby sitter and Talia was amazing. She is kind and gentle to our kids and they enjoyed the time with her."
Care member
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I love taking care of children and growing them to be their best selves. I nannied for two girls ages 4 and 7 while their dad was deployed and their mom was going through cancer treatments. I lived with the family when needed, home schooled the girls, cared for them when they got sick, cooked meals, got them ready for the day,...
Sarah can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
5.0
"My children love Sarah! She is very sweet and kept them happily entertained while still maintaining discipline. I highly recommend her and if we lived in the same town she'd be my go-to sitter. Very trustworthy and reliable!!"
Erin C.
Elise C.
Orlando, FL
$20-24/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(9)
Hired by 17 families in your neighborhood
I have experience with kiddos ages 6 weeks and up!
My experience includes:
- 3 years at preschool for children with/without special needs (ASD, ADHD, Down syndrome, CP) ages 6 weeks-5 years.
- Babysitting twin infants with toddler sister.
- Babysitting 1 & 2-year-old brothers.
- Nanny for 13-month-old.
- Picking up &...
Elise can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Elise is an amazing person and child caregiver. She is always available to watch my three girls and even comes over with a planned activity to help things move along. I can always count on Elise to help me out day or night and even last minute situations. Yes I...
Care member
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Tayla Hope and I absolutely love caring for kiddos. I graduated high school at the age of 16 and earned my first college degree at the age of 18. Currently, I am pursuing a Combined BS + Masters of Computer Science, bachelors in education, and marketing minor. Thus, I can assure you that I am extremely hard worker...
Tayla can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
5.0
"Tayla is beyond amazing. She has babysat my children for the last 8 months and tutored my oldest daughter for 5 months now. I wish we started tutoring with her sooner! She always provides engaging activities and a positive attitude. The jump in grades has been...
Susan K.
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Orlando, FL
Samantha A.
5.0
Samantha is a very loving and kind person. Being an athlete all of her life,Sam is very punctual, dedicated, and an excellent team player. Sam would certainly be an asset to any organization!
- Amy B.
Kamila S.
5.0
Kamila is an incredibly attentive, patient, and thoughtful caregiver. She provided exceptional care to my two sons (almost 2 and almost 5) for several days when schools closed due to Hurricane Ian and work-life was very challenging. I was immediately comforted by her attention to detail, excellent...
- Amanda M.
Barbara G.
5.0
I am incredibly grateful for Mrs. Barbara coming into our lives. Her consistent reliability brought me such relief knowing my children were taken care of by someone who genuinely cares about her profession. Beyond being professional and communicative, Mrs. Barbara was flexible and understanding. We...
- Care member
Mackenzie F.
5.0
Mackenzie is an absolute doll!! Cannot recommend her enough!
- Griffin V.
Melanie N.
5.0
In the 4 months we have known Melanie, she has quickly become an extension of our family. Melanie started nannying our [then] 5.5 month old and eased this first-time-mom’s returning-to-work fears quickly. Melanie is respectful of our family’s household standards, always punctual, flexible as we...
- Care member
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Ratings for Orlando, FL special needs caregivers listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.8 / 5
Special Needs Caregivers in Orlando, FL are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 223 reviews of the 259 listed special needs caregivers.