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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Palm City, FL

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

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 7 years

Special needs caregivers in Palm City, FL

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Gabriela M.


Palm City, FL

$18-20/hr5 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

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I'm currently a paramedic student at treasure coast medical institute. I have been both a nanny and babysitter. In addition, I have experience working at camps with kids of all ages. I also have experience with special needs children. And most importantly, I am very accommodating and willing to learn how to be the best fit for...
Gabriela can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Gabby is a wonderful caregiver and just an amazing young lady. She helped me with my two boys ages 3 and 1. She helped with meals, bathing, swimming, and just anything I needed help with. She is reliable, smart, responsible, and fun to be around. My boys absolutely...

Ashley N.

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Michelle S.


Palm City, FL

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Special Needs Teachers Assistant

Hello! My name is Michelle. I have been a Teacher's Assistant at DDI (Developmental Disabilities Institute) in Islip for the past 6 years working with special needs preschool children. I am currently looking to change careers and babysit for a family. I have 4 year Bachelor's degree in Teaching at Buffalo State. I have extensive...
I have been an on and off babysitter for an old neighbor who has a 2-year-old daughter with autism. Because of this experience along with working at summer camps with kids with special needs I'm confident in my ability to learn how to help kids who may be a little different than others. I love kids, and, special needs or not...
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Nivea B.


Palm City, FL

$18-23/hr

Certified Nursing Caregiver

Extensive experience in caring for the elderly and children to the utmost care. Keeping patients clean and well fed and happy! I am a Positive loving person and cleanliness and good nutrition importance to me for my patients.
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Jill W.


Palm City, FL

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver

SUMMARY OF SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: Trained to take medical histories, record vital signs, explain treatment procedures to patients, and assist during examinations. Experienced in office practices, scheduling appointments, answering telephone and corresponding with outside physician and/or specialists in regard to specific cases...
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Elizabeth L.


Palm City, FL

$18-25/hr10 yrs exp

Early Childhood Education Professor

After obtaining my Masters, I ran a home day care and then expanded to a facility for 75 children. I have sold that facility and now teach college part time. I have worked with all ages, multiples, and special needs children. I care for my mother and therefore wish to remain close to the Palm City area.
Elizabeth can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Mary B.


Palm City, FL

$17-20/hr10 yrs exp

Child Care

Honest and dependable childcare provider with 30 years of experience working with preschool and school aged children in both the public school and private settings. I also have extensive experience working with children with special needs. I prioritize open communication with parents and follow their preferred methods to discuss...
Mary can also help with: Swimming supervision
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Donna R.


Jensen Beach, FL

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Mother Of 2, Looking For Part-Time Baby Sitter Or Caregiver Position

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Donna. I'm a local to Jensen Beach with my husband. I have a true passion for taking care of children and the elderly and you will see that I am great at it! Previously, I worked 25 hours a week with twin toddlers - one with special needs and both with lots of energy! I currently work a couple days a week with two...
Donna can also help with: Personal care, live-in home care, respite care
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Heather G.


Stuart, FL

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Children/Pet Care Provider

3.0

(2)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I worked in the school district after school program for 6years in Palm Beach County (ages 3-12). I have also worked with infants, toddlers and special needs children. I am CPR/AED First Aid certified and certified to work with special needs children. I also have a flexible schedule. I also love animals! I look forward to...
Heather can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Heather cared for our son as a part time nanny for several months and was absolutely wonderful. She was reliable, energetic, gentle, patient and my son was immediately comfortable with her. She has a lot of experience with toddlers and would bring toys, books,...

Arianne P.

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Stacey S.


Port Saint Lucie, FL

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Very Experienced, Loving And Caring Sitter For Your Precious Child(ren)

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I have more than 30 years' experience caring for kids of all ages and some with special needs. In addition, I raised my son on my own for over 14 years. I am energetic, fun, patient, mature, caring, reliable, honest and trustworthy. I can help children with homework and enjoy doing arts and crafts, coloring, playing games, going...
Stacey can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Stacey worked for our family watching our two small children, ages twelve months & thirty months. Stacey was dependable, punctual, flexible and extremely thorough. She left us detailed notes about all aspects of our children's day - feeding time(s) and food(s),...

David S.

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Donna R.


Jensen Beach, FL

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Mother Of 2 Adult Children Looking For Part-Time

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Donna. I'm a local to Jensen Beach with my husband. I have a true passion for taking care of children and the elderly and you will see that I am great at it! Previously, I worked 25 hours a week with twin toddlers - one with special needs and both with lots of energy! I currently work a couple days a week with two...
Donna can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Early Education

5.0
"After meeting with Donna, My wife and I hired her to watch our son. We work from home so it was very convenient for us. While caring for our son we found her to be reliable, trustworthy and above all caring to our son. It was almost as if we had another member of...

Brandon R.

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Glory M.


Port Saint Lucie, FL

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Loving And Responsible Person Available Full-Time

Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood

Hello everyone!! My name is Glory. I have a lot of experience with newborns and children of all ages. I have also cared for twins and children with special needs. I will care for your children just like my own. I am responsible, fun, caring and a kind Nanny. I can help with meal preparation, light cleaning and transportation. I...
Glory can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

CNA

First Aid

5.0
"Glory has been a part of our family caring for our children since 4/2020. When she started, our sons were 1 and 4 years old. We had just taken them out of school due to COVID and she kept them busy, engaged, and active. She helped keep our oldest on track...

Karla H.

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Liza I.


Port Saint Lucie, FL

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Compassionate Special Education Teacher And Nanny, Sitter.....

I am a very compassionate Nanny and Certified Special Education Teacher. I posses two teaching credentials; A Special Education and Multiple Subject Teaching Credential. I am able to assist with private home schooling, tutoring, reading intervention, fun and educational outings: Trips to the zoo, park, museums and any other fun...
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Lauren H.


Jensen Beach, FL

$13-18/hr5 yrs exp

Personalized Care For Your Family

I understand that every family has unique needs, and I am committed to providing care tailored to yours. Whether you have a child with special needs who requires dedicated support or you simply need a reliable caregiver to help with daily routines, I can adapt my skills to fit your situation. I approach each caregiving role with...
Lauren can also help with: Hospice services, live-in home care, errands, meal prep, light cleaning, dementia & more
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Claudia M.


Port Saint Lucie, FL

$10-20/hr6 yrs exp

A SWEET AND RESPONSIBLE CARE FOR YOUR ELDERLY FAMILY MEMBER

I had worked for six years taking care and helping a 70 years old nice lady. She had Arthritis and she needed help during the shower time, with dressing and with keep tracking of her medications. I helped to make sure they were filled on time and that she was never out of them. I also helped her with travel planning as she...
Claudia can also help with: Meal prep, errands, light cleaning, personal care
I've worked as a private duty CNA, a health para, behavioral tech, providing personal care, as well as Non residential services. I've worked for the SLC School board &the A. R. C of SLC

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

As a nurturing and responsible childcare provider with five years of experience, I am passionate about creating a safe and enriching environment for children to thrive. My background includes working with children of all ages, including those with special needs. I am comfortable enforcing household rules and ensuring that...
Lauren can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am dependable and reliable, with over eight years of experience working with children. You can trust that with me caring for your kids, they will receive respectful and appropriate care tailored to their individual needs. Having a brother with Down syndrome has given me unique insights and compassion for children with special...
Cenetria can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Sumer J.


Stuart, FL

$15-20/hr6 yrs exp

Hi! My name is Sumer and I am 19 years old! I have almost 6 years of childcare and home support experience and have loved every minute of it ! Working with all ages from infant to 15 years old as well those special needs. A little bit about me I graduated from South Fork High School in 2024 and now i'm working towards my...
Sumer can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, travel, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Palm City, FL

Gabriela M.

5.0

Gabby is a wonderful caregiver and just an amazing young lady. She helped me with my two boys ages 3 and 1. She helped with meals, bathing, swimming, and just anything I needed help with. She is reliable, smart, responsible, and fun to be around. My boys absolutely love her and miss her. She is no...

- Ashley N.

Heather G.

5.0

Heather cared for our son as a part time nanny for several months and was absolutely wonderful. She was reliable, energetic, gentle, patient and my son was immediately comfortable with her. She has a lot of experience with toddlers and would bring toys, books, and art projects for our son. She...

- Arianne P.

Stacey S.

5.0

I couldn’t say enough great things about Stacey. Stacey was a night nanny for our newborn for the first 3 months of his life. She was incredibly attentive to H., listened to and respected the way that we laid out his care plan. We slept easy knowing that H. was in the best and most caring hands. She...

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Donna R.

5.0

After meeting with Donna, My wife and I hired her to watch our son. We work from home so it was very convenient for us. While caring for our son we found her to be reliable, trustworthy and above all caring to our son. It was almost as if we had another member of the family. We highly recommend...

- Brandon R.

Glory M.

5.0

I hired glory to help me with my 95-year-old mother she needed help getting up in the morning using the restroom getting cleaned up getting dressed and having something to eat Glory came in and did everything needed for my mom she also did a little lighthouse working sweeping floors mopping doing...

- Dave M.

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