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

60 special needs caregivers are listed in Pinellas Park, FL

The average posted rate is $16/hr as of April 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years

Special needs caregivers in Pinellas Park, FL

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Marla M.


Saint Petersburg, FL

$15-30/hr10 yrs exp

Entire Family Care...Keeping Families Together.

4.9

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I am Marla, a mother of two adult daughters, married, and energetic grandmother of a precious baby girl. I have held a Gold Seal for Quality of Care from the Department of Children and Families and held high standing State and Local background search for 18 years ran by Department of Children and Families. I have served children...
Marla can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"She is very experienced with all services! She is excellent at her job! She will do great with any service you need her for! She has years of experience with children and has taken care of mine! She cleans for a friend of mine! She has is excellent with the...

April A.

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Hailey D.


Saint Petersburg, FL

$20/hr8 yrs exp

BIOGRAPHY

3.0

(2)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I'd describe my personality as empathetic, kind, and engaging. I started working with kids when I was 16 years old. I became the trusted neighborhood babysitter at 16 years old and at 18 became a Big Sister mentor for Big Brothers Big Sisters Tampa Bay. I have years of experience volunteering for a special needs summer camp...
Hailey can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning
5.0
"Hailey is exactly what you are looking for when selecting someone to care for your children, thanks again, Hailey! "

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Ana Maria A.


Saint Petersburg, FL

$25-45/hr15 yrs exp

Ideal Sitter

I am Critical Care Registered nurse with 2 sons of my own looking to help any family in need. I am comfortable with children of any age as well as with special needs. I am comfortable administering medications as ordered if necessary. ACLS certified.
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Attentive, caring, thoughtful, and so kind! Can’t forget extremely pleasant too! 10/10 would (will) hire again! "

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Marla M.


Saint Petersburg, FL

$15-30/hr10 yrs exp

Child Care

Hello I am Marla, a mother of two adult daughters, married, and a grandmother of an adorable littler girl. I have held a Gold Seal for Quality of Care from the Department of Children and Families I, served CHILDREN, ADULTS, and their FAMILIES privately and through Protective Services and held State and Local background search...
Marla can also help with: Dementia, live-in home care, personal care, respite care, visiting nurse
Skills:

CNA

5.0
"Marla Is a meticulous house cleaner I have been very happy with the work that she does I can leave and come back and my house is spotless. I have seen her work with people and she is also very caring and loving to elders I was with her and have gone with...

Margaret C.

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Katie D.


Saint Petersburg, FL

$50/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny With Special Needs Experience

Hi there! My name is Katie and I am 35 years of age. I have extensive experience as a nanny and babysitter, (with a great driving record as well) starting from my high school days as a part-time babysitter to working with those with Autism. In addition, my child caring skills have been honed through years of caring for both...
Katie can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Katie is fantastic! She has watched my daughter on a regular basis for over a year, and I couldn't recommend her more highly. Having used a number of sitters, Katie is always my top choice. She's incredibly trustworthy, grounded and great with my two-year-old. "

Charly N.

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Laura B.


Saint Petersburg, FL

$28/hr10 yrs exp

Active Nursing Student Caregiver

Hired by 18 families in your neighborhood

Currently work in nursing home healthcare and assisted living/ hospice settings. I have over 10 years experience in pediatric special needs care. Also, have AED life support, first aide, and CPR certification. All immunizations up to date including Covid vaccine. Specialize in caring for special needs, infants and newborns. Love...
Laura can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Laura was great, she helped organize my daughter’s room and toys. She was very respectful and my daughter loved her. "

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Celia H.


Seminole, FL

$15/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Prior to having my daughter, I worked for professional businesses 20+ yrs. After I became a mother, I worked in Elem Schools as a sub., teacher assistant & aid to special need children. I worked off & on in schools until I started homeschooling my daughter her 7th grade yr. My daughter is 20 years old. She is a college student ....
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Celia was incredible with my 95 year old grandmother with Dementia. She was kind, supportive, patient and loving. I highly recommend her."

Kristine S.

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Pamela D.


Largo, FL

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Applied Behavior Analyst

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

ABA, vocational, social, and life skills training, respite. Professional and personal references available.
5.0
"Pam is a very special person and I highly recommend her especially for caring for ASD individuals. She is a natural and learned my daughters communication system so fast. She is dependable and has a heart of gold. She is so respectful and is committed to self...

Victoria M.

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Danita M.


Largo, FL

$20-30/hr6 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello. I am a Watertown resident, near Cushing Square. I am the mother of a 23-year-old son who has learning disabilities. I worked in a university for a long time and had a wonderful career. Now I am free to do what I love. And I love caring for children and babies. I'm patient and kind and can soothe the angriest beast. I...
5.0
"Very sweet and was great with my 9 month old! She is a great person and look forward to seeing her again in the future"

Emily D.

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Alexia W.


Saint Petersburg, FL

$13-20/hr6 yrs exp

Childcare

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have 6 years childcare experience ranging from infants to 7-year-olds. As an added specialty, I have also worked with children with special needs. I am responsible, fun, and love children. I can work around your schedule and make this a positive experience for your child.
Alexia can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Alexia is very responsible and engaging. She babysat and tutored my son for 5 years. I couldn't have gotten through without her. She is organized and punctual. She never just sat my son in front of a television. I would recommend her to anyone looking for and...

Meredith Z.

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Marla M.


Saint Petersburg, FL

$15-30/hr10 yrs exp

Need Personal Care Keeping Families Together. Do You Have An Injury And Need Assistance?

I am Marla, a mother of two adult daughters, married, and a grandmother of one adorable little girl. I have held a Gold Seal for Quality of Care from the Department of Children and Families and held State and Local background search for 18 years. I have served children and adults privately and through Protective Services....
5.0
"Marla is both caring and helpful. From the first meeting with her, she put me at ease by keeping the conversation comfortable, allowing me to share deeper subjects at my own pace. The more time I spent under her care the more I found myself opening up to her and...

Tyler J.

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Betty E.


Saint Petersburg, FL

$15-25/hr8 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Betty. I'm a non-smoker certified CNA, HHA, TLC hands-on care provider. I have 10 years of senior care specializing in Alzheimer's/Dementia/Stroke/Parkinson's disease and the medically disabled. I've worked in nursing home, hospital, and hospice and done private care. I've cared for many patients, and I treat everyone...
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Laura R.


Saint Petersburg, FL

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Former Teacher / Special Needs Teacher / Tutor / Nanny / Infant Care / Elementary / Middle / Mother's Helper / Summer Fun One-time job requests welcome / Overnights
Laura can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"Laura is incredible! Our little girls ask when they get to see her every week. She is reliable and on time always! Laura keeps the kids responsible for the things they need to complete, while also making sure they are having plenty of fun while she’s around. She is...

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Pamela G.


Saint Petersburg, FL

$26-28/hr7 yrs exp

Fun And Caring Sitter And Smile/giggles Creator

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I'm a positive, energetic and caring mother of one, and a grandmother to one grandson. I've spent most of my career in the corporate arena; however, due to my love of children, I have volunteered and cared for children, from infants to teenagers, for over 40 + years. With the birth of my grandson nine and a half years ago, I...
Pamela can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Pam has been a Godsend to us. She is now part of our extended family! From the beginning she has been such a huge part in helping us raise our now 2 year old, who also adores and lights up every time she sees her walk through the door! Pam puts her heart and soul...

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Paul W.


Clearwater, FL

$13-20/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am patient and compassionate and generally work well with special needs children. I have worked with children and young adults who have had varying degrees of autistic spectrum disorders, physical limitations, emotional and behavioral issues including ADHD, critical allergies, and seizure disorders.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm Sydney and I'm currently a junior in college majoring in health science, and hoping to work in child psychology. I've been babysitting since I was 14 for kids of all ages. I also co-led a music class for ages 2-8, and some kids with special needs, for 4 years. I have my own transportation and I'm fully vaccinated. In my...
Sydney can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel
5.0
"Sydney is a sweet and kind person. She is wonderful and caring with my baby girl. Loved having her in our home and fully trust her with my little princess."

Mimi Q.

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Kristy O.


Seminole, FL

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced High Profile Nanny Looking For Babysitting Opportunities

Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood

I have been a nanny for the last 20 years for 3 different families. I was with one family for 11 years who had 4 kids. I was lucky enough to have traveled the world with them and I got to experience many once in a life time moments. I have also been a part-time nanny for a family with three kids. Both families were high profile...
Kristy can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Kristy was amazing with our 2 boys (age 3 & 1). She brought lots of books/activities for the kiddos to do before bedtime and being that we were staying in a hotel room this was perfect to keep the kids busy. She was very warm and engaging and we will absolutely...

Catherine L.

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Gretchen R.


Saint Petersburg, FL

$16-50/hr2 yrs exp

My Experience

I have always enjoyed working with kids. I started volunteering teaching Sunday school at my church when I was in middle school. I mostly worked with kids ages 2-6, but have experience working with younger and older children. I volunteered in that role throughout high school and loved it. I became one of the lead teachers as...
5.0
"From the moment Gretchen walked in through the door her focus was solely on my son. He loved her and the attention she gave him. She played whatever games or silly activity that he wanted. As parents we felt completely comfortable leaving him in her care. "

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Grace G.


Saint Petersburg, FL

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

(I am a full time college student and currently studying abroad until the end of January, if you're looking for someone for that time, please let me know!) I have 10 years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Grocery Shopping. I am the oldest of 3 kids and have been babysitting them since I was 9 years old. I...
Grace can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Grace was amazing with our 5 year old son. She took him swimming, made a fun and healthy meal for dinner (which he had fun helping prep), and she kept him engaged with fun activities all night. Our son begged us to have her babysit again. "

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Helen G.


Largo, FL

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Helenita G and friends and family call me Helen, 44 year's old. I have 14 year's experience as a caregiver, I am a licensed CNA in the state of Florida. I am very dedicated, reliable and trustworthy worker. I help my patients emotionally, physically active, medication reminders, meal preparation, doctor appointments,...

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Pinellas Park, FL

Marla M.

5.0

She is very experienced with all services! She is excellent at her job! She will do great with any service you need her for! She has years of experience with children and has taken care of mine! She cleans for a friend of mine! She has is excellent with the elderly.

- April A.

Hailey D.

5.0

Hailey is exactly what you are looking for when selecting someone to care for your children, thanks again, Hailey!

- Care member

Ana Maria A.

5.0

She’s the absolute best! Professional all around.

- Care member

Marla M.

5.0

Marla Is a meticulous house cleaner I have been very happy with the work that she does I can leave and come back and my house is spotless. I have seen her work with people and she is also very caring and loving to elders I was with her and have gone with her to several of her jobs and...

- Margaret C.

Katie D.

5.0

Katie has been our nanny for over a year for our two boys (age 4 and 7). She provided after school pick up, transportation to their various activities, meal prep and help with their night time routines. She has always been dependable, responsible, sweet, patient and flexible. My boys absolutely...

- Christina M.

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