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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Parrish, FL
The average posted rate is $17/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years
Special needs caregivers in Parrish, FL
5.0
(1)
I have extensive experience providing companionship and care giving to seniors as well as those with specialized needs, such as Dementia and Parkinson's disease. Services offered: general companion care, medication reminders, meal preparation, grooming assistance, transportation, errands , organization, light housekeeping,...
Kirsten can also help with: Dementia, meal prep, hospice services, light cleaning, errands, companionship & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CPR
5.0
"I interviewed and was very impressed with Kirsten. She seems very knowledgeable, has a good personality, and knows not to sweat the small stuff."
Marisa M.
5.0
(2)
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: Craft assistance, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Excellent nanny and great teacher for the little ones. Extremely reliable. "
Care member
Natasha W.
Sun City Center, FL
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(11)
Hired by 33 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Natasha I absolutely love children and have always felt a natural connection with them. I have been caring for children since I was a child. I have been not only a babysitter, also a math teacher, tutor, teaching assistant, substitute teacher, dance teacher, camp counselor and a special education assistant. I am caring,...
Natasha can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Natasha was great with my 4 year old! She was punctual, patient, and got her in bed with no argument (which is more than I can usually do!). Would definitely hire Natasha again, five stars!"
Jessica S.
4.2
(6)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
My name is Stephanie & I am 45 years old. My experience includes decades of work as a professional nanny & foster parent to children with special needs. I have cared for children of all ages & have acquired substantial experience throughout the years. Some of that experience includes caring for an infant as an overnight nanny,...
Stephanie can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"I recently hosted a large wedding with many families from around the world and was in need of reliable childcare for the weekend. We hired three babysitters, Shelby, Catherine, and Stephanie, and I couldn't be more pleased with their performance.
Stephanie was...
Care member
5.0
(2)
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: Dementia, visiting physician, live-in home care, personal care, hospice services, 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
Robin R.
Bradenton, FL
$20-30/hr • 2 yrs exp
Part Time Nanny/Babysitter (Responsible, Loving Nanny/Grandma)
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 2 adult children (one with special needs) who I lovingly raised. I also have 2 grandchildren who I adore babysitting for. While my kids were growing up I volunteered in the schools regularly (grades K-8) to help enrich their education. When they graduated, my love of children led me to take a job at a Preschool. I got CPR...
Robin can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Robin is WONDERFUL. I have a now 11-month-old who is very sweet but VERY clingy to his mama, and Robin has had the patience of a saint in getting to know him. She was seemingly unflappable if he had a meltdown when I wasn't nearby, keeping her voice calm and gently...
Kim S.
Stacey B.
Ruskin, FL
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Mature And Experienced Special Needs. Children, Adults And Seniors.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have been in the health field for over 20 years. I have cared for children, adults and seniors. I am seeking full time or part time employment. I am a hard worker, compassionate, organized, experienced with years of knowledge, have an excellent background ground check and CPR certified. I hope you will consider me for a...
5.0
"I worked with Stacey for over a year. I found her to be trustworthy, professional and very caring. I recommend her for employment. "
Karen T.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I have over 5 years of experience. I have studied child psychology, worked with special needs kids as well as kids of all other age groups, I can help with Travel and Errands. I'm a very clean and organized person so I promise to make sure your home is left the way I found it or better if requested. I do currently work a day job...
Edessa can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Edessa was great. Our 1yo was comfortable with her right away. She did a great job keeping her fed, clean diapers, and on schedule. Edessa interacted with developmental toys as well as outside playtime. She did some vacuuming during nap time, which was a big help....
Mike B.
5.0
(4)
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 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 I go back to work "
Care member
Ciera L.
Bradenton, FL
$22/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Ciera was very professional, courteous, and did a very thorough job of cleaning our home. Highly recommend her."
Angela S.
4.9
(9)
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Emily and I'm 28 years old. I graduated with a degree in marketing from GCU. I have worked in the nanny field for 12 years and have also worked at a daycare for 3 years. I have experience working with special needs children and also infants. I love kids of all ages! I am a certified nursing assistant and have...
Emily can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
CNA
5.0
"We hired Emily while on a family vacation in AMI to watch 4 children while we (the parents) could have an afternoon/evening away (ages 7,8,9 and 11). Emily was with the kids all day and responsible for getting them dinner, overseeing them in the pool, and taking...
Care member
4.7
(12)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm 50 and I have cared for many families I can always provide you with references if needed. I love childcare and have been in childcare since I was 19. I'm great at potty training, sign language, teaching Spanish, colors, arts and crafts , etc. I have experience with special needs children and kids with autism. I've...
Patricia can also help with: Grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"She's trustworthy and reliable. She makes things fun. My kids love her. "
Blanca C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have cared for individuals with disabilities both children and adults for 7+ years. I had worked in various settings including day programs (community based), residential programs, elementary school as well as high school (job coaching). I have many trainings and certificates including being med. admin trained and have my...
5.0
"Kalah came to give support and interaction to a family member. She is very interpretative and understands the needs of the situation. She had no apprehension and has great capacity to integrate and meld and fill the needs of the person she is working with. She has...
Mike G.
Hertha D.
Lithia, FL
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(13)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Looking for a high calibre caregiver with great references? Look no further. I'm the one!
I have 15+ yrs licensed CNA experience, highly skilled, great personality/initiative, efficient, resourceful, well rounded. Assist with OT/PT, meds & all ADL, ostomy & wound care, errands, transport to doctors' appts, prepare meals, assist...
Hertha can also help with: Hospice services, personal care, respite care, live-in home care, dementia
5.0
"Hertha took care of my mom who had many medical needs including a feeding tube and colostomy. We appreciated that she had so much experience and could easily handle my mom’s care. She also tended to my mom’s needs such as bathing, medications and encouraging mom...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
With over 10 years of childcare under my belt, my experience includes time as an in-home nanny for different families, and working in and managing both summer camps and after-school programs. I have cared for special needs children, twins, and groups!
After taking a brief hiatus to pursue my dream of becoming a Sommelier, I am...
Megan can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Megan has been wonderful with our toddler. She is always on time even a bit early. We trust her to take our daughter to the park and playgroups and she will check in or send pics to let us know how it's going. She has even created a few special activities to do...
Rebekah G.
Gabriela M.
Sarasota, FL
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(7)
Hi there! Gabriela here, ready to help you with your family needs. I am a 35-year-old lupus warrior with extensive experience with infants-14 years old, fur baby care, household management, assistant work, work vacations with families as well as extended stays with littles and/or fur babies while parents take a much needed...
Gabriela can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, carpooling
5.0
"She has been our part-time nanny for our two year and four year old children for over three months now. She is kind, reliable, and trustworthy. My kids became comfortable with her very quickly. I have had no issues with her thus far. I would highly recommend her!"
Care member
Sofia T.
Bradenton, FL
$18-20/hr • 3 yrs exp
Sofia T
I cared for my grandmother from ages 7 to 11 years old. I've worked with and enjoyed making special needs children between the ages 5- and 21-years old smile as a profession for 4 years. I also enjoyed making people smile as a makeup artist for 7 years. I have a background in restaurant management and am clean and...
Sofia can also help with: Light cleaning, respite care, transportation, meal prep, errands
Philip E.
Bradenton, FL
$15-20/hr • 5 yrs exp
Recently moved from
Chicago, but, I have three years working for an after school program and also two years working with special needs children and teens for Clearbrook/NWSRA. Hope to hear from you. Would love to assist a family, with childcare or one with more needs. A professional writer as my regular job
Philip can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Erniecia B.
Riverview, FL
$15/hr • 4 yrs exp
I'm passionate about fostering children's growth and development, and have over 4 years of experience providing childcare and currently working as a registered behavioral technician for children with autism. Patient, calm, creative, and friendly, I enjoy engaging children with educational games, puzzles, and outdoor activities....
Erniecia can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, grocery shopping
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
Arabella B.
Riverview, FL
$15/hr • 3 yrs exp
As a nurturing caregiver with 3 years of experience, my passion lies in supporting families and leaving a positive impact on children's lives. With my patient and calm nature, I provide a safe and nurturing environment where children can thrive. My creativity and imagination shine through during playtime, as I engage children...
Arabella can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Parrish, FL
Kirsten T.
5.0
I interviewed and was very impressed with Kirsten. She seems very knowledgeable, has a good personality, and knows not to sweat the small stuff.
- Marisa M.
Teresa B.
5.0
Excellent nanny and great teacher for the little ones. Extremely reliable.
- Care member
Natasha W.
5.0
Natasha was great with my 3 kids. She was very calm and they really enjoyed her.
- Jordanna S.
Stephanie R.
5.0
Stephanie helped me with babysitting my 19 month old for three days while I was on a work trip. She was competent and caring, and gave me peace of mind leaving my son in her care. Would definitely recommend her to any families needing a caregiver.
- Care member
Sarah H.
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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