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

60 special needs caregivers are listed in Port Orange, FL

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

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 4 years

Special needs caregivers in Port Orange, FL

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Lashanda J.


Daytona Beach, FL

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Available Care Giver

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I have been a CNA for 25 years , specializing but not limited in Alzheimer's, dementia, mental behaviors, geriatric, orthopedic, wheelchair confined clients, Memory care, rehabilitation , pediatrics, orthopedics, bariatrics, medical surgical, neurology, special needs , I am also a certified phlebotomist and certified medicine...
Lashanda can also help with: Hospice services, companionship, light cleaning, live-in home care, dementia, errands & more
Skills:

CNA

Wound Care

CPR

Satyamattie A.


Deltona, FL

$20-25/hr6 yrs exp

Caring Special Needs Caregiver

5.0

(2)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

My name is Florita and I have experience working with autistic and special needs children from 2-year-olds to 15-year-olds. I have worked part-time with three families in Florida for over five years. I love helping people and kids and feel good about what I do which is help children grow and not just babysit them. I have worked...
5.0
"Florita (for short) is an amazing caretaker. We hired Florita to stay overnight with our 2month old. As parents to a newborn, and a toddler, we were able to get some much needed rest several nights a week, knowing that our baby was in amazing hands. Florita took...

Krizia E.

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Patricia S.


New Smyrna Beach, FL

$15-20/hr7 yrs exp

Caregiver For Developmentally Disabled

I have worked with the developmentally disabled in residential homes and in-home. I am familiar with the difficulties this population has in social atmospheres and I am informed about possible behavioral issues that might arise. I am currently working with a women who has spina bifida as a companion and personal care attendant.
5.0
"Pat took wonderful care of my elderly father. She is a lovely woman and I highly recommend her. "

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Teresa P.


Ormond Beach, FL

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Available To Work As Nanny, Babysitter, Tutor, And Home Chores.

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Mom. 5. 5 years experience as a nanny. Swim Teacher. Retired Teacher. Being around children is my passion. I have over 25 years experience working with children. The variety includes: volunteer in church nursery, volunteer in special needs classrooms, preschool teacher, home-school educator. I've taught swim lessons for the...
Teresa can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"Teresa P. is my mother. She is the most loving, dependable, and helpful person I have ever met. She raised me to become a strong and independent young man. "

Blake P.

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Jennifer M.


Deltona, FL

$22-25/hr3 yrs exp

Part-time Care Giver Available

Hello, my name is Jennifer. I was a care giver for about two years part-time for an elderly woman that had dementia and Parkinson's as well as a caregiver for a year for an elderly man with special needs. I also used to volunteer in several nursing homes. I enjoy working with the elderly and assisting them with their daily...
Jennifer can also help with: Errands, companionship, light cleaning, meal prep, personal care, dementia & more
5.0
"Jennifer is well educated, professional, patient, compassionate and a blessing. She didn't just try to provide basic care needs for my grandmother who had Parkinson's & dementia, Jennifer engaged her."

Dawn L.

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Ivana B.


New Smyrna Beach, FL

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Baby Sitter/ Nanny/ Pediatric Massage Therapist/ Elder Caregiver/ Special Needs/ Housekeeper

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am an experienced nanny, pediatric massage therapist, caregiver and housekeeper. I care for your child and house as it was mine and for your elders as they were my parents. I believe that kids are the happiness of a home and the elderlies are reservoirs of knowledge and experience, critical for preserving history, traditions,...
Ivana can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, travel, grocery shopping
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"She is absolutely the sweetest caring, loving person I know. I’d my parents were still alive, I would definitely have her take care of them. She is not only a consciencious and hard worker, she takes the time to treat you like a special person. She’s the best,...

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Crystal D.


Edgewater, FL

$20-25/hr4 yrs exp

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I've been caregiving for babies/children for about 4 years. Prior to that I was a stay at home mom with my son, he's now in the 6th grade. I also have a daughter attending college. I do have experience with caring for more than one child at a time as well as some special needs experience. I'd love the opportunity to get to...
5.0
"Crystal has been working as my 1yo and 3yo's caregiver for over 6 months. She's become part of our family and has many strengths; she devotes her full attention to each child and gives each child what he or she individually needs. Crystal has helped to establish a...

Jennifer D.

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Meghan N.


Edgewater, FL

$18-22/hr6 yrs exp

Former Assistant Preschool Teacher, Looking For A Family To Nanny For/ Babysitter On The Weekends!

4.3

(7)

Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood

Hi, there! My name is Meghan and I am a certified Med tech, and have been a caregiver for elderly and children for 10 years. I am CPR/First Aid/AED certified. I am most comfortable working for seniors, as that is what I have been doing at my most recent job, however I am open to help with children, special needs children or...
Meghan can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

4.0
"Meghan has been very helpful with picking up my 2yr old from daycare and keeping him entertained til I get home. Shes very sweet and reliable. "

Josephine G.

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Sarah W.


Deland, FL

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Loves Kids & Animals!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! I'm looking to help out a family in need of someone to help care for their children, a loved one, and/or pets. I have experience with nannying, babysitting, caregiving for the elderly, and pet sitting various animals all throughout my life so helping out families in whatever ways they need is my calling. I am a very...
Sarah can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Sarah was great!!! She was always on time and my kids(1.5 year old and 3yr old) took right to her. I never worried leaving my children with Sarah. I highly recommend her."

Tara W.

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Teresa M.


Edgewater, FL

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Professional HHCW & FORMER HomeSchooling MOM To KID With AUTISM

I'm a 58-year-old, widowed , non smoking , home health care worker certified through Oregon & also as a Personal Support Worker for the Mental Health & ID/DD community. Though my license is not current , I have taken my C. N. A. as well. I have over 17 years experience in the field and excellent references. I'm cheerful, patient...
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Stephanie O.


Edgewater, FL

$16-24/hr10 yrs exp

Solution Steph Is Here

Every family is different with every day throwing us a new set of challenges where outside the box thinking is required. I had the surreal opportunity to raise and be the Guardian of a special needs brother with mild autism since I was 13 years old. So I know that I can bring confidence, and add an immediate impact to any...
Stephanie can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

I am an Lpn currently awaiting my nursing license for Florida as I have relocated from Pennsylvania and have had to apply for Florida state. Looking for work at this time. Worked for BAYADA Peds for 7 years with childrens with Autism, CP, Seizure disorders, incontinence, g tube feedings ect. CPR certified. I look forward to...
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Stefani M.


Edgewater, FL

$15-20/hr5 yrs exp

I'd describe my personality as outgoing, caring, and responsible. I have worked ina few ALFs, also do private in home care. I am working on my RN classes and have a level 2 background in healthcare. I like caring for people because I love taking care of them. Caring for people warms my heart and fulfills me inside. I always...
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Sheridan S.


Deltona, FL

$13-16/hr10 yrs exp

I am a very compassionate CNA that has experience with caring for children of all ages and special needs children as well.
Sheridan can also help with: Meal prep, travel, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

CNA

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Kathleen M.


Deland, FL

$16-21/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time Special Needs Provider

I have taken care of my own children 20 years all doing well. I am a grandma to 3 children. I have baby sat on and off for 15 years. I have patience, I am a certified nurse aid CPR first aid. Clean driving record dependable car can do anything you want on list change dress bath potty training errand clean, laundry food prep...
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Sarah W.


Deland, FL

$20/hr3 yrs exp

Compassionate Help For Seniors

Hi! I am looking to help a family or an individual by offering senior care in your home. I am able to help with companionship, light cleaning and meal prep, medication prompting/organization, accompaniment to appointments or errands, and help with keeping your loved one mobile. I'm a very compassionate person and have experience...
Sarah can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, errands, transportation
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Elizabeth M.


Ormond Beach, FL

$35/hr10 yrs exp

Infant, Toddler, Developmental Specialist/Autism Support

If you are concerned about your infant or toddler's development, I may be able to help get you moving in the right direction and jumpstart your child's skills! Through play, we can address issues such as social connectedness, speech and language, behavior, self-help skills such as feeding and dressing, sensory issues such as...
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Andrea Marie K.


Edgewater, FL

$15-20/hr8 yrs exp

Babysitter

Hi! I have been working as a caregiver with special needs/elderly for the past 8 years. The ages have varied from 2-95 years old. Some of my job responsibilities include Medication Administration, light house cleaning, running errands, bathing, oral hygiene, taking my clients out in the community, and overall heath and safety....
Andrea Marie can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Jordan B.


Deland, FL

$14-20/hr3 yrs exp

I love doing crafts, baking, and playing games with children to ensure that they have a great time while under my care. I also make sure to leave the house cleaner than I found it when babysitting. Although I have completed high school, l am now attending Stetson University to earn a degree in psychology to expand my education....
Jordan can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, carpooling
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Sheridan S.


Deltona, FL

$16-25/hr10 yrs exp

About Me

Hi my name is Sheridan, I am a CNA and have been for 16 years. I have experience in the long-term care, assisted-living, dementia unit, special needs pediatrics, and hospital settings. I have a résumé that's more detailed. If you have any questions please feel free to contact me.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Port Orange, FL

Satyamattie A.

5.0

Florita (for short) is an amazing caretaker. We hired Florita to stay overnight with our 2month old. As parents to a newborn, and a toddler, we were able to get some much needed rest several nights a week, knowing that our baby was in amazing hands. Florita took care of our newborn like he was her...

- Krizia E.

Patricia S.

5.0

Pat took wonderful care of my elderly father. She is a lovely woman and I highly recommend her.

- Care member

Teresa P.

5.0

She is kind, considerate, patient, generous, wonderful with kids, and a good listener. She takes every job very seriously and is always open to new ideas and activities. No matter what age the child is she can always find something to make them laugh.

- Nathaniel P.

Jennifer M.

5.0

Jennifer is well educated, professional, patient, compassionate and a blessing. She didn't just try to provide basic care needs for my grandmother who had Parkinson's & dementia, Jennifer engaged her.

- Dawn L.

Ivana B.

5.0

Ivana is a compassionate caregiver with years of experience. Skilled in assisting with daily living activities, meal preparation and personal care. She has an energetic caring personality along with being dependable, always punctual, very courteous, accommodating and hard working.

- Care member

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

Average Rating4.7 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in Port Orange, FL are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 11 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.