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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Palm Bay, FL
The average posted rate is $18/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years
Special needs caregivers in Palm Bay, FL
Jennifer N.
Palm Bay, FL
$18/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hello. Thank you for visiting my profile. I am a mom of one with so much more love to share! I have experience with special needs children and will love to help you with any child care needs. My daughter spent her early years with a hard focus on early education. I spent two years observing as her therapists worked with her to...
Jennifer can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling
Hi! I have been watching kids for about 4 years now and have been professionally
working for about two and a half. I have worked with infants to school age. I also have experience with hearing impaired and special needs as well. I would love to meet you and get to know your little ones and make a good connection with them and...
Madison can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
Hello!
I am Misty, a mom of 2 children who has experience kids daily and wants to help other parents in need. I was a SAHM until I started working with kids in 2018 full time. I am looking to help families in need and provide excellent child care for them. I have experience working with children in a school setting grades...
Misty can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Samantha S.
Palm Bay, FL
$20/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hello! My name is Samantha and I have always enjoyed working with children. My goal is finding a career that will allow me to do that. I have been babysitting since I was a teenager and currently have 3 years experience as a preschool teacher working with various ages. I have volunteered with special needs children as well as...
Samantha can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
Alora B.
Palm Bay, FL
$13-20/hr • 5 yrs exp
I am 22 yrs old, I love photography, writing, adventure, and I love working with kids. I am the oldest of 7 kids in my family. Three of my sibling have a form of special needs. Being the oldest, I have had the responsibility of taking care of my younger siblings. They have given me such a heart for kids. They have taught me From...
Alora can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, carpooling & more
Brianna B.
Palm Bay, FL
$25/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Brianna; I am 23 years old & an elementary education major. I grew up in a large family with many babies, including some with special needs, so I have always had a ton of experience with children of all ages. I have a passion for working with children and have worked in childcare for several years. I...
Brianna can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Brianna has been with us since our son was 4 months old and he is now 14 months. She is a literal Godsend! I don’t know what we would do without her! As first time parents, we were super tentative about someone taking care of him. She’s now the only person we trust...
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I am so delighted for the opportunity to lighten the load summertime brings. My name is Samantha and I am a palm bay native who has been a Brevard Public Schools Substitute for 2 years. I have also worked at Pinapple Cove in the 2-year-old class room and have a 3-year-old of my own.
Ensuring the wellbeing of all children in a...
Samantha can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
My name is Sara. My family and I have been living in Florida since 2020. We are originally from NYC. While I lived there I was employed by the NYC Department Of Education for 10 years. I also worked as a PCA to an adult with special needs. I am looking to provide child for a few adays of the week. I am a Mommy to two boys ages...
Sara can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
I have had the privilege of caring for children of various ages, from infants and toddlers to those in kindergarten through sixth grade. I have also worked in an elementary school and cared for special needs students. These experiences have given me the confidence to care for a wide range of children. I believe that each child...
Caressa can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, travel, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
CNA
Sara P.
Palm Bay, FL
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hi there! My name is Sara, I'm 31 and originally from Oregon. I do not smoke, I have a car, and I have a masters degree in human biology. I work professionally in healthcare researching pancreatic cancer, but my joy is caregiving. I'm a compassionate and fun childcare provider with over a decade of experience including infants...
Sara can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
Susan K.
Palm Bay, FL
$13-15/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Caregiver Seeking Part Time Work With Elderly, Children, Or Pets.
I have a CNA and have nursing care facility experience. I have worked with special needs children and VPK in the public school system. Most recently in a daycare with infants through VPK.
Skills:
CNA
I'm very reliable and responsible, . I am experienced with children and elders with special needs such as dementia, Asperger's, ADHD, hypotonia. I'm experienced as a care giver.. I will take good care of your beloved ones.
Maria can also help with: Live-in home care
Jill W.
Palm Bay, FL
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Worked For Opuis Senior Care Facility. I Just Retired From Brevard County School May 2024.
5.0
(2)
Conducted recreational activities for elderly and Alzheimer customers. Ran exercise programs. Went room to room and talked to the customers who were room bound.
My brother and I have taken care of my elderly parents for the past 10 years. Caring for their hygiene needs, cooking, cleaning, medicine, and appointments.
Recently,...
Jill can also help with: Errands, dementia, meal prep, personal care, light cleaning, companionship & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Jill is very attentive and helpful. She makes great meals and always remembers to remind me to take my medications on time. Jill is excellent"
Care member
Tatiana S.
Palm Bay, FL
$13-15/hr • 3 yrs exp
I am a middle school history teacher at a Christian School. I have experience with special needs kids and also have a sibling with cerebral palsy. Growing up I was the oldest of 6.
Tatiana can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Taught phonics to special needs children at Columbia Elementary for eight years. I retired May 2024 from Brevard County School Board. I would like to continue to work and care for others.
Jill can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
(7)
I'm an experienced and compassionate childcare provider with a passion for helping children learn, grow, and thrive. My 20 years of experience and education in early childhood development have equipped me with the skills and knowledge necessary to provide a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for your child.
As a...
Jessica can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Jessica has been a wonderful addition to our home, caring for our child who needs extra patience. She transports, helps with homework and studying, takes her on fun activities, plays games, and overall takes excellent care of her. Jessica likes to have feedback and...
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello my name is Jessica. I am a retired Special Education teacher. My certifications include a Bachelor's in Elementary Education, certification in Special Education, CDA certification in Early Childhood Education. On top of this, I have my American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification and American Red Cross...
5.0
"She works really well with my girls and they enjoy having her around :) . They both have special needs and she is always eager to learn what things to do to help them best."
Bethany F.
Anne P.
Indialantic, FL
$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have a 19-year-old son who falls somewhere on the autism spectrum and another son, now 21 years of age, who has severe attention deficit disorder. We raised our boys in a School system where challenges presented themselves daily both academically as well as socially. I am well versed on the demands of raising a special needs...
Lorraine K.
Melbourne Beach, FL
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Mature, Reliable, Dependable Mom Of 3 Grown Sons, Available FT/PT
4.8
(43)
Hired by 41 families in your neighborhood
I love being around children, which is why I have made it my career after raising my own 3 sons with 25 years of experience. I'm a mature, dependable, reliable, and pet-friendly caregiver with experience in special needs. My oldest son was a 2-pound preemie and today is a home case worker with a Masters degree specializing in...
Lorraine can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We hired Lorraine to care for our five month old. It was very important to us to have someone who had infant experience because our child's needs are unique. She was incredible with him. He was well fed, held, clean and she kept track of when it all happened. She...
Theresa V.
3.7
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Very experienced empty nest mom of 3 now young adults w/ASD. Experienced & trained to work w/special needs, medical fragile, special diets, allergies, OT & Speech Therapy, ABA, CBT. Can help w/light cooking & cleaning, grocery shopping, laundry, cleaning, home school, crafts, play games, etc. Decades of experience working as...
Stacey can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Stacey is amazing with children. She cared for my three young boys from the age of infant twins and a two year old older toddler brother. She read to them, made healthy meals and snacks and even helped potty train all of them. She took them on community outings...
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Palm Bay, FL
Brianna B.
5.0
Brianna has been with us since our son was 4 months old and he is now 14 months. She is a literal Godsend! I don’t know what we would do without her! As first time parents, we were super tentative about someone taking care of him. She’s now the only person we trust to watch our son! She genuinely...
- Care member
Jill W.
5.0
Jill is an excellent cook and cleans very well and takes amazing care of my loved one
- Joseph C.
Jessica M.
5.0
Jessica has been a wonderful addition to our home, caring for our child who needs extra patience. She transports, helps with homework and studying, takes her on fun activities, plays games, and overall takes excellent care of her. Jessica likes to have feedback and learn the best ways unique for...
- Care member
Jessica M.
5.0
She works really well with my girls and they enjoy having her around :) . They both have special needs and she is always eager to learn what things to do to help them best.
- Bethany F.
Lorraine K.
5.0
Lorraine comes from years of experience with kids, and we are glad to have her with us. She is a great help with our kids after school and she is always happy to help out with extra things around the house. Unfortunately we can't give her as many hours as she needs, so we wish her all the best in...
- Lora L.
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Ratings for Palm Bay, FL special needs caregivers listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.7 / 5
Special Needs Caregivers in Palm Bay, FL are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 45 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.