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Special needs caregivers in Osteen, FL

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Claudia T.


Orange City, FL

$35/hr7 yrs exp

Special Needs Educator

5.0

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Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I am a passionate tutor/ educator who loves being able to help children reach their full potential. I truthfully believe that with love, patience, and perseverance anything can be possible. In my profession as a teacher, I get to find creative ways to spark curiosity and enhance emotional, social, and academic learning by...
5.0
"Every time Claudia babysits, the kids are so excited to see her. She is experienced, kind, and very dependable. She is also a great communicator, and she has been very flexible with my schedule. I will definitely continue to work with Claudia for my childcare...

Kelly R.

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Elizabeth C.


Mims, FL

$18-25/hr10 yrs exp

Compassionate Special needs caregiver/Home Health Nurse

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a licensed practical nurse with many years experience working in a home setting. My goal is to provide the type of care I would want for myself or my loved one. In addition to caring for medical needs, I am able and more than willing to help with things around the house such as cleaning, cooking, laundry, errands and...
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Jennifer B.


Oviedo, FL

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Caregiver/Certified Teacher

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Jennifer and I live with my sweet family in the Winter Springs/Casselberry area. My experience working with special needs children has come from tutoring, teaching in the public school system for 19 years, friend's children and a family I found through Care. com. . My passion is caring for and teaching all...
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Mary C.


Winter Springs, FL

$20-35/hr10 yrs exp

Brain Coach

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My heart is helping children who struggle cognitively and socially in school and/or being comfortable in their own skin. I have studied autism as a autism Mom, Independent Researcher, Co-Author, and Author. I have also been a Substitute Teacher for almost 10 years. My classroom was my laboratory. I have also had experience as a...
5.0
"I've known Mary C. since 2012. Mary is a very sincere, kind, honest person with the utmost integrity and character that I know. She is an avid researcher and someone I would trust with my children implicitly."

Laurie C.

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Donna B.


Winter Springs, FL

$21-22/hr7 yrs exp

Funny, Playful, Caring

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi my name is Donna I am a proud mother of 4 grown children. I miss caring for children and being depended upon. I am a conscientious mom. I am creative and attentive. I know how difficult it is to raise children while working. It is important to me that you know your children are safe and happy while under my care. I am very...
Donna can also help with: Meal prep, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Donna was wonderful while providing care for my special needs daughter. She was very reliable and I knew my daughter was well cared for while I was at work."

Nicki G.

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Teresa M.


Edgewater, FL

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Professional HHCW & FORMER HomeSchooling MOM To KID With AUTISM

I'm a 58-year-old, widowed , non smoking , home health care worker certified through Oregon & also as a Personal Support Worker for the Mental Health & ID/DD community. Though my license is not current , I have taken my C. N. A. as well. I have over 17 years experience in the field and excellent references. I'm cheerful, patient...
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Rebecca D.


Mims, FL

$17-20/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi I love kids. I have 10+ years of babysitting and nanny experience, I love to help out with household chores, I'm also a chef so cooking is one of my favorite things to do and I can work with special diets and restrictions/allergies or just picky eaters. I specialize with children who have special needs and disabilities. Im...
Rebecca can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"We absolutely LOVE Miss Rebecca! My teenage son is autistic, so hiring good help is hard. Miss Rebecca was just as hands on with him as she was with my ten year old. She was patient with both boys, interactive with them, and really made them feel special every...

Sabrina S.

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Dajee A.


Deltona, FL

$32/hr8 yrs exp

Art Science Math & Love Centered Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello there, my name is Dajeé (Dah-zhay), a college graduate and former full-time engineer. I currently own a residential & commercial cleaning and organizing business. Over the past eight-plus years, I've cared for various age ranges, personalities, and special needs (Autism, ADHD, Down Syndrome, and more). I've had varying...
Dajee can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
5.0
"We hired Dajee as our housekeeper and nanny on certain days and we were pleasantly surprised. Our children love her, and that is not easy with a teenager. She is very flexible and able to switch her schedule to accommodate our hours on many occasions. She has gone...

Erin W.

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Rebekkah Nicole R.


Sanford, FL

$24-26/hr10 yrs exp

Hi! My name is Bekkah! I have 10+ years of experience working with neurotypical kiddos and kids with autism and other special needs diagnoses. I have a nack for helping all types of kids feel comfortable enough to have tons of fun! I promise to make any time with me, a good experience!
Rebekkah Nicole can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Bekkah is absolutely wonderful with our 3 year old and 1 year old boys. My son was just asking if she is coming over the other day, because he loves to play with her. She’s reliable and is great with my boys. She’s also great at updating me/us when she is sitting....

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Rebecca D.


Mims, FL

$13-18/hr8 yrs exp

Rebecca

I specialize in care for those with disabilities and special needs, I have several family members who have them. Austim, ADD/ADHD, auditory sensory processing dissorder, speech impairments, epilepsy, down syndrome deaf, and blindness are all things I am quite fimillar with. I am patient, flexible, and understanding to the...
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Sarah W.


Deland, FL

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Loves Kids & Animals!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! I'm looking to help out a family in need of someone to help care for their children, a loved one, and/or pets. I have experience with nannying, babysitting, caregiving for the elderly, and pet sitting various animals all throughout my life so helping out families in whatever ways they need is my calling. I am a very...
Sarah can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Sarah was great!!! She was always on time and my kids(1.5 year old and 3yr old) took right to her. I never worried leaving my children with Sarah. I highly recommend her."

Tara W.

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Monica P.


Winter Springs, FL

$22/hr10 yrs exp

Loving Empty-nester Available To Provide Reliable Childcare

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Loving "empty-nester" available to provide nurturing care part-time for your child or children. I have raised two beautiful daughters (22 & 24) and desire to help a family with reliable, dependable child care. Flexible schedule, love pets, will gladly help with light housekeeping and running errands. I am trustworthy and love...
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Gail W.


Sanford, FL

$18-25/hr10 yrs exp

Here To Help Because I Care

3.7

(3)

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello, From childhood to adulthood I have cared for those with special needs including but not limited to, major heart defects, asthma, diabetes, MD & MS. I have worked in an assisted living facility, and provided in-home care to children and adults with learning, mental, and physical disabilities. My children grew up playing...
5.0
"Gail is a great caregiver. Her personality makes her pleasant to be around and she is a hard worker. She is dependable and truly cares about her the needs of her client."

Andrea A.

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Hansbleidy L.


Deltona, FL

$25-37/hr10 yrs exp

Loving And Caring Baby Sitting, With Fun Activities And Trained For Emergencies

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

I love working with kids because they are funny, spontaneous, and joyful. I'm looking for a family to serve, that values loving and caring for their children, with order, love, grace and discipline. I started working with kids since 10 years ago, including children with special needs. In my spare time, I like to listen to the...
Hansbleidy can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel
Skills:

CPR

CNA

First Aid

5.0
"She is a wonderful, loving and caring person. My kids love her, she plays with them, makes them food to eat and she has been a great help to our family. She is someone you could trust to take good care of your children. She has also helped us to care for our dog...

Bibiana A.

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Dominique P.


Debary, FL

$20/hr2 yrs exp

Hello, My Name Is Dominique. Nice To Meet You! I'm Excited To Start A New Journey On Here.

I'd describe my personality as friendly, hardworking and determined. I like caring for people with special needs because people with special needs are super bright and intelligent and I love experiencing the world with them. I'm looking for a job that has good people and experiences attached to it. That makes work worth...
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Meghan F.


Port Orange, FL

$15-20/hr5 yrs exp

Responsible Special Needs Caregiver/ Teacher

I am 30 years old and am married with three children. 5 years ago I adopted a 3-year-old son with Pervasive Developmental Disorder and ever since I have made myself an expert on special needs. I have studied many types of disabilities. I became a CNA in 2013 and worked in that field for two years. Then I became a job coach for...
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Ahjania W.


Lake Mary, FL

$15-26/hr1 yrs exp

Your Favorite Sitter!

I have began babysitting children when I was 13 years of age. I have mentoring experience as well as experience working with children who have special needs. I am currently a child welfare employee where I am still actively around children of all ages daily. I am willing to assist with all things as long as there is an open line...
Ahjania can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Amanda F.


Deltona, FL

$19/hr9 yrs exp

Compassionate CNA Looking To Care For Your Loved One!

Have experience with adults and seniors with ALS and Parkinson's. As well as dementia and Alzheimer's disease. Can operate mechanical lifts. Also, experience in wound care, and respiratory care.
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Jalisa Z.


Oviedo, FL

$15-20/hr3 yrs exp

I am a dedicated and compassionate child caregiver with [3] years of experience caring for children of various ages, from infants to pre-teens. I am also a mother of three of my own, and take care of friends and families children as well. My approach to childcare is centered around providing a safe, nurturing, and stimulating...
Jalisa can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

CNA

First Aid

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Hannah D.


Oviedo, FL

$15-20/hr4 yrs exp

Your Favorite Sitter!

Hello! My name is Hannah and I live in East Orlando. I graduated from Flagler College with a Bachelors in English and minors in Education and Creative Writing in 2020. Before relocating, I was a lead teacher at La Petite Academy, a private preschool that has a very special place in my heart. Since then, I have taught in a fourth...
Hannah can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Osteen, FL

Claudia T.

5.0

Every time Claudia babysits, the kids are so excited to see her. She is experienced, kind, and very dependable. She is also a great communicator, and she has been very flexible with my schedule. I will definitely continue to work with Claudia for my childcare needs.

- Kelly R.

Mary C.

5.0

She has a huge knowledge about how brain works, and she is very patience with my children. She helps them with their homework, and show them how to exercise their brain. They enjoy studying with her. Thanks Mrs Mary!

- Kim N.

Donna B.

5.0

Donna is an excellent care taker!! She currently nannies for our 6 month old. She's been with us since our daughter was 4 months old. We feel so lucky to have Donna!! She's kind, caring and patient. She's excellent with communication and super reliable! She has a real passion for the kiddos. Don't...

- Vived B.

Rebecca D.

5.0

Becca is so fantastic. She was our nanny for almost 2 years. My two girls absolutely loved her. Becca is eager to tackle any task you put in front of her. She was so helpful in doing additional items like cooking and activities with the children as well as taking the kids back-and-forth for after...

- Allison M.

Dajee A.

5.0

We hired Dajee as our housekeeper and nanny on certain days and we were pleasantly surprised. Our children love her, and that is not easy with a teenager. She is very flexible and able to switch her schedule to accommodate our hours on many occasions. She has gone above and beyond and helped us out...

- Erin W.

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