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Find special needs caregivers in Palmetto, FL that you’ll love

60 special needs caregivers are listed in Palmetto, FL

The average posted rate is $18/hr as of April 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 3 years

What others are saying about special needs caregivers in Palmetto, FL

Sarah watched my 3 month old for a couple weeks when I needed help and she was super sweet! Totally recommend and would hire her again when

Review for Sarah H. by Care member

Sarah cared for my mother and father and was very thoughtful, calm, and thorough despite my mother being a very difficult patient.

Review for Sarah H. by Care member

Excellent nanny and great teacher for the little ones. Extremely reliable.

Review for Teresa B. by Care member

Special needs caregivers in Palmetto, FL

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Sarah H.


Palmetto, FL

$20-25/hr4 yrs exp

Experienced & Compassionate

5.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I've worked as a nanny and caregiver for the elderly for the past 4 years. Worked with 4 families ranging in needs, including Parkinsons, dementia, special needs, and more. I'm here to help.
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Sarah has worked with my mom for the past 6 months. As I was often working from home during this time, I was able to observe Sarah's high skill and talents frequently. I do not hesitate to give Sarah my highest recommendation. My mom and I found her very sensitive,...

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Sarah H.


Palmetto, FL

$25-35/hr3 yrs exp

Compassionate Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have over 3 years experience working with multiple families helping elderly loved ones. Previous work has included patients with Parkinsons, dementia, and special needs.
Sarah can also help with: Personal care, visiting physician, hospice services, live-in home care, dementia, companionship & more
5.0
"Sarah cared for my mother and father and was very thoughtful, calm, and thorough despite my mother being a very difficult patient. "

Care member

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Pricylla G.


Palmetto, FL

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Licensed Practical Nurse

I have worked with Alzheimer's, Dementia, and the mentally ill at all levels. I worked in the community helping families reunite with loved ones and assisted with visitation appointments as scheduled. I have a background working with adults and children with special needs of all levels. I am skilled with crisis intervention. My...
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Sarah H.


Palmetto, FL

$13-20/hr

Family Oriented Caregiver - Active, Caring, Patient

For over a year I worked as an in-home caregiver for an elderly man and his two adult disabled children. I worked doing household chores and regularly took them out and about to their social engagements. Looking forward to meeting another wonderful family.
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Jerry H.


Palmetto, FL

$18-28/hr2 yrs exp

All You Need Is Love

Originally from the state of Maine. Semi-retired living here in Florida. As a senior I can relate to older ones. Having the first hand experience of being a care giver to my wife after her Hemorrhagic Brain stroke for 2 years, followed immediately by stage 4 Malignant Melanoma until death 10 months later taught me much about...
Jerry can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, errands, hospice services, dementia, companionship & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CPR

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Teresa B.


Ellenton, FL

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Professional Nanny

I have a lifetime of experience working with children in a wide variety of positions from a Preschool gymnastics program director, Special Needs paraeducator in both preschool and middle school classes, in home daycare owner and a personal nanny/house manager.
Teresa can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"She’s amazing!! My daughter still talks about her daily and she was the best care giver I could have asked for. This is her true calling. The best with all kinds of kids, so patient and loves them all like they are her own!"

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Kim R.


Bradenton, FL

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello, I am a dependable caretaker who is looking for full-time home care so people could stay home with some extra help. I am caring, reliable and trustworthy with you or your loved one. I'm presently working at a Home Agency in FL. I was working at a memory assistance, residential house setting and Visiting Angels in NH and MA...
Kim can also help with: Hospice services, light cleaning, errands, home modification, dementia, companionship & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

CPR

CNA

5.0
"I can’t say enough good things about Kim. She was the first care giver we had for my Mother and she was our guide throughout her care—advising us on how to set up managing multiple aides, and letting us know best practices. She is knowledgeable, caring and a...

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Lauren C.


Bradenton, FL

$20-25/hr4 yrs exp

Experienced Home Health Care Provider

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My first passion in life is caring for people of all ages - from newborn to those in their nineties.... I just love people. I believe everyone deserves a loving and nurturing environment in which to grow, thrive, and have the best quality of life possible. I have run daycare for children with special needs, worked as a Youth and...
Lauren can also help with: Visiting physician, personal care, respite care, home modification, dementia
5.0
"I feel very fortunate to have hired Lauren as my senior care provider. Lauren is an absolutely excellent care giver. She is so dependable, honest, patient, smart and so very sweet, If I could I would keep Lauren on forever!"

Jeri S.

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Lauren C.


Bradenton, FL

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Behavior Specialist I/Youth And Family Counselor I

My first passion in life is caring for people of all ages - from newborn to those in their nineties.... I just love people. I believe everyone deserves a loving and nurturing environment in which to grow, thrive, and have the best quality of life possible. I have run daycare for children with special needs, worked as a Youth and...
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Josephine S.


Bradenton, FL

$15/hr10 yrs exp

Mommy Substitute Available On Call

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi, My name is Josie. I live in Greyhawk Landing. I have worked for numerous families in Panther Ridge, Lakewood Ranch, Palmer Ranch, The Inlets, Copperstone, Chelsea Oaks, River Wilderness in Parrish and Greyhawk Landing for more than 5 years, as both a mommy substitute and nanny back up. My work experience includes children...
Josephine can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Josie is amazing! She is wonderful with any age. The house always looked great when I got home and she is so personable. I couldn't ask for a better sitter. Highly recommended!"

Amanda B.

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Ciera L.


Bradenton, FL

$22/hr8 yrs exp

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Ciera I grew up here in Bradenton and reside here with my family. I have two children ages 10 and 13 and they keep me active! I have worked in childcare since I attended college in Tampa in 2003 and took a job with a babysitting/nanny service. Since then I have worked with a local babysitting/nanny agency here...
Ciera can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Ciera took care of my severely disabled son who had many complex medical issues. She worked for me for a long time and did an excellent job. I would highly recommend her for any care giving job."

Cathryn H.

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Jodi H.


Bradenton, FL

$15-25/hr5 yrs exp

LPN That Can Adapt To Most Any Circumstance

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am currently a licensed nurse in both MN and FL. I have recently moved permanently to Bradenton from MN. I am a non-smoker, wife and mother of 2 grown children. I am an animal lover (as long as they have legs!) I have my own reliable transportation and a clean driving record. Also, CPR certified. I could adapt to just about...
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Tammy B.


Bradenton, FL

$10-30/hr10 yrs exp

CNA (UR/PCT) Medical Assistant

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, up until recently I was working for Day Kimball Hospital. I have worked here for the past 17 years until Oct 2014. I worked in several different departments including the intensive care unit, Emergency Room, Med/Surg, Birthing Center, Oncology, Neurology, and was also a Constant Attendant. My family has just recently...
Tammy can also help with: Respite care, live-in home care, personal care, home modification, dementia
5.0
"Tammy was awesome! I needed someone on very, very short notice and she came to the rescue...I would not hesitate to recommend Tammy to another family for either senior care or child care. She is able to provide insulin injections which is something that is...

Karen A.

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Lauren C.


Bradenton, FL

$23-30/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My first passion in life is caring for people of all ages - from newborn to those in their nineties.... I just love people. I believe everyone deserves a loving and nurturing environment in which to grow, thrive, and have the best quality of life possible. I have run daycare for children with special needs, worked as a Youth and...
Lauren can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Lauren was a wonderful nanny for my 3 young children. She was an "on the floor, in the sand, in the pool, getting her hands dirty" type of caregiver. She is energetic, infinitely patient and loving. "

Erin L.

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Ashley C.


Bradenton, FL

$22-50/hr13 yrs exp

The Perfect Fit

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hello families! I am 32. I have 2 kids, ages 14 and 13 both boys. I have worked in childcare facilities for over 10 years (I started in 2008). I currently have been a nanny for a little bit over 4 years (since 2018). I have completed the mandatory 45+ hours required through DCF. I also have completed the CDA program through...
Ashley can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Ashley was a great sitter for our 1-year old. Thank you again!"

Linda P.

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Katherine W.


Bradenton, FL

$20-25/hr20 yrs exp

Mature, College-Educated, Loving Woman With Many Years Of Experience

Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood

As a nurturing and experienced childcare provider with 20 years in the field, I'm passionate about fostering children's growth and development. My previous babysitting roles have been incredibly rewarding, and I'm excited to support families by providing reliable childcare. I consider myself patient, calm, creative,...
Katherine can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Kate watched my then 2 year old daughter out of our home. She treated her with love as if it was a member of her own family. My daughter was always healthy and happy with her. Kate has a lot of knowledge and was helpful to me as a first time mom. She was very...

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Rasiel F.


Bradenton, FL

$20-41/hr6 yrs exp

Fun-loving, Committed And Responsible Caregiver

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I have 6+ years of experience working with children from the ages of 6 months to 17 years old, not to mention being a big sister :). Nothing makes me happier than caring for our future generations and I have a great passion for and knowledge of childhood development. Despite being a child art heart I am very...
Rasiel can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Christine W.


Bradenton, FL

$20/hr9 yrs exp

Looking To Help Special Needs, Worked With Elderly Patients For 9 Years Plus Military Training

I Love helping others.. I have CPR, AED, CNA, MA, end of life care, Phlebotomy, Med tech certifications plus 15 years of experiance in the medical field
I have 10 years experience in dementia Alzheimer's, and special needs care. I believe in taking care of the client as if they were family. I love to cook, pet friendly, and can also assist with appointments and light house work. I have my HHA, CNA, and CPR certifications.
Michelle can also help with: Meal prep, respite care, hospice services, light cleaning, errands, dementia & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

I am the mother of five children. I have assisted my brother who has Down syndrome for 40+ years. I looking to relieve a care giver of a handicapped person when needed.

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

Average Rating5.0 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in Palmetto, FL are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 6 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.