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

81 special needs caregivers are listed in Port Saint Lucie, FL

The average posted rate is $19/hr as of February 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years

Special needs caregivers in Port Saint Lucie, FL

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Liza I.


Port Saint Lucie, FL

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

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

5.0

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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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Katie D.


Port Saint Lucie, FL

$15-20/hr8 yrs exp

PSP, CMA, Paraeducator In Special Education Setting

For seven years I worked for an amazing non profit organization called opportunity village in clear lake Iowa. I received priceless training, certification and experience working with the most wonderful dependent adults. I have experience working with a large amount of varying disabilities and care levels. Also certified as a...
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Alice V.


Port Saint Lucie, FL

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Personal Care Giver

20 plus years working in Human Services. Assist individuals with developmental disabilities in Group Home settings and Family Homes. Experience with Elderly Care, dementia, ALS and Child Care. CPR, PMT, First Aid and CT Med Certified. Available part time.
5.0
"I met Alice last year when she became my daughter;s house manager. My daughter is mildly retarded and legally blind. I am using "old terms" but they are accurate.Alice is comfortable with so many different abilities and needs. Whether it is a youngster or elderly,...

Racette R.

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Peaches W.


Port Saint Lucie, FL

$25-30/hr5 yrs exp

Caring And Empathic Professional

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am reliable caring and loving person I am gentle and love helping people especially those who have special needs. I want to provide with comfort and security of having trustworthy.
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Maryann P.


Port Saint Lucie, FL

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Retired RN

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Am retired RN with over 35 years experience. Like to keep busy. Have worked with all ages in nursing home, hospital, private practice, home health
5.0
"Maryann was exceptional with our son. He loved her, and we felt so safe with her taking care of our son because of her experience as a retired nurse! She also took the extra effort to help clean and support our household in chores. I recommend her highly!"

Laura D.

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Chelsea R.


Port Saint Lucie, FL

$15-19/hr4 yrs exp

Fun, Trustworthy, Role Model

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, My name is Chelsea and I have 4 years of experience working with adults with special needs. I enjoy working with children as well. I have 12+ years of babysitting experience. I can help with Behavior systems, and any other ADL's. For the last 4 years I have worked as a Life Skills Instructor for a vocational program in...
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Lourdes G.


Port Saint Lucie, FL

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a bilingual non smoking licensed CNA with a FDLE/FBI background clearance, I have 20 years. experience working with persons with disabilities, and 12 with seniors. I worked at a school for disabled children as a teachers aid and for several home care agencies in PSL & Stuart. I'm caring, loving, energetic, compassionate and...
5.0
"I can not say enough about, Lourdes. Lourdes was hired to help take care of my mom. Lourdes was compassionate, caring, and was very patient with my mom."

Shana P.

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Ashlee N.


Port Saint Lucie, FL

$34/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Energetic Nanny/ Baby Sitter Of 7 Years Looking For Full Time Job.

I have over 14 years of experience with infants, toddlers, small children, teens, the ill and the elderly! I have worked with a few children with special needs that require specific care and close supervision. I am CPR certified and trained in First Aid. Former nursing assistant where I worked as a Nurse Tech at Emory Midtown. I...
Ashlee can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

CNA

5.0
"I would definitely hire Ashlee again. The only reason Ashlee is not still working for our family, is the fact we moved to another state. My kids loved her!!!! My daughter is 4 and my son is 13, which means they had different school work. Ashlee was able to help...

Ashlee S.

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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: Meal prep, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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...

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Elissa M.


Port Saint Lucie, FL

$15-45/hr2 yrs exp

Hello! My name is Elissa, I'm 22 years of age. I have experience working at Mandell JCC (Jewish Community Center) as a Pre school teacher. As well as working with special needs 1 on 1. This opportunity would be less of a job & more of something I love to do. I adore kids, they are the joy of this world! The best part is getting...
Elissa can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Elissa is a great person an over achiever who goes above and beyond. She has an amazing personality with a good heart and always puts others first."

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Chelsea R.


Port Saint Lucie, FL

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Looking For Part Time Babysitting Gigs

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Experience caring for children newborn and up. CPR certified. Experience with special needs children as well. I'm kind, patient, and caring and I like to think I'm funny as well. I am a volunteer Guardian Ad Litem for the State of Florida as well.
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Chelsea was extremely professional and punctual. She was very kind and understanding to my son who is autistic. Highly recommend!"

Trish V.

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Glory M.


Port Saint Lucie, FL

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Loving And Responsible Person Available Full-Time

4.4

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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: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

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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Laurel A.


Port Saint Lucie, FL

$25-51/hr10 yrs exp

As a nurturing and experienced childcare provider with over a decade of experience, I am passionate about helping children learn, grow, and thrive. With a background in early childhood education, including coursework in early child development and a certification as a teacher, I have the skills and knowledge necessary to provide...
Laurel can also help with: Travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

5.0
"Laurel is such a talented young lady. She has experience working with toddlers AND infants, which is great. I have found her to be extremely caring and responsible. Those qualities maker he an excellent babysitter for young children. I am EXTREMELY careful...

Christie B.

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Edyta N.


Port Saint Lucie, FL

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi my name is Edyth. I have 15 years of experience in a Adult and Senior Care. I do my very best to be dependable, reliable and caring as I can be. I try to evaluate an individuals needs and create a care plan just for them. I can help with shower, dressing, meal preparation, feeding, medication, doctors appointment, light...
Edyta can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, personal care, dementia, errands, companionship & more
Skills:

CPR

Home Health Aide

Medical Equipment Experience

5.0
"It is my privilege to recommend Edyth to you as a caregiver. Edyth took wonderful care of my mother at home allowing her to stay in her house four years longer than she would have been able to stay otherwise. That made my mother very happy and was a blessing to the...

Elizabeth L.

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Maria A.


Port Saint Lucie, FL

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Care

I love to work with kids and seniors, I'm an HHA, CNA, and I'm certified to work with kids with special needs. I'm bilingual and love pets. I have been working with seniors and kids for more than 10 years.
Maria can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, companionship, live-in home care, meal prep, dementia & more
Skills:

CPR

Wound Care

Medical Equipment Experience

5.0
"Has been very helpful with my needs. She is always willing to assist and does so with care. I am very happy with her care."

Elena V.

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Karen B.


Port Saint Lucie, FL

$25-40/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Licensed Practical Nurse/ CNA , Looking For Full-Time Work

Hello, I am an experienced caregiver looking to provide services to seniors, special needs, or children. I have work related experience providing care for all ages and would be happy to assist you or your family member with Personal care, and medication management. I can help with meal preparation , light housekeeping, shopping,...
Karen can also help with: Respite care, home modification, dementia, personal care, visiting nurse, hospice services & more
Skills:

CNA

Licensed Nurse

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Karen is a very experienced, compassionate professional and she takes her job very seriously. She was a pleasure to have in our home during a very difficult time and my family was very fortunate to have such a caring, knowledgeable nurse during our time of need."

Karen F.

Hello, my name is Cenetria, and I live in Port St. Lucie. With my own transportation, I am both reliable and flexible with my schedule. Having a brother with Down syndrome, I've gained extensive experience caring for children with various needs, which has shaped my patience, empathy, and understanding in all my childcare...
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Barbara P.


Port Saint Lucie, FL

$15-20/hr8 yrs exp

Mother Of Grown Special Needs Children

I have been blessed with 2 of my 3 grown children having special needs. They are functioning adults and parents themselves today. I started a non-profit organization for families of special needs children and now just volunteer as an advocate. My personal experience has helped many families through the years.
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Christina L.


Port Saint Lucie, FL

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Caregiver

Hi my name is Christina and I have two adult children . I reside in Jensen Beach and have a positive compassionate personality ! I understand assisting families with special needs children/adult children requires strength , patience and a genuine interest in helping the individual . I believe I can be of great help to these...
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Vanessa P.


Port Saint Lucie, FL

$21-50/hr5 yrs exp

Special Needs

Hi, My name is Vanessa I am very interested in this position & here to help! Just reach out with what you need, and we can discuss pricing together. I'm dedicated to understanding and supporting families with special needs. My goal is to work collaboratively to find the best solutions for your family member. I believe in the...

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Port Saint Lucie, FL

Alice V.

5.0

Alice is a caring, loving person. She is supportive and loyal. A true gem of a human being. In my capacity as her supervisor, it was always a joy to come to work and be greeted with a smile. Her work ethic is strong!!

- Patty D.

Maryann P.

5.0

Maryann was exceptional with our son. He loved her, and we felt so safe with her taking care of our son because of her experience as a retired nurse! She also took the extra effort to help clean and support our household in chores. I recommend her highly!

- Laura D.

Lourdes G.

5.0

I can not say enough about, Lourdes. Lourdes was hired to help take care of my mom. Lourdes was compassionate, caring, and was very patient with my mom.

- Shana P.

Ashlee N.

5.0

Ashlee is excellent with multiple children. I have 6 boys and she handled the bunch like there were only 2 of them. She is the only person I have ever felt comfortable leaving my kids with for an overnight trip. I knew without a doubt that she could handle anything that came at her and that the...

- Felisa C.

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

Average Rating4.8 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in Port Saint Lucie, FL are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 45 reviews of the 81 listed special needs caregivers.