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

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

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Mireida S.


Port Saint Lucie, FL

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver

18 years as COTA retired, want to serve my community by incorporating my years of experience with adults and senior citizens to make their lives easier
5.0
"She worked very well with my son. She was very dedicated to the care of my son. "

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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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Barbara P.


Port Saint Lucie, FL

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitting Is My Specialty

Hired by 27 families in your neighborhood

HELLO I'm 68 yrs young, mother of 3 grown children, 2 of which are special needs & ALL have children of their own, which makes me a PROUD Nana! 5 grands 12B 11G 10B 8B &2 B. My specialties, infants, children, pre-teens & teens, elderly/physically impaired. God gave me Xtra patience, since blessing me w/2 of my 3 w/special...
Barbara can also help with: Travel, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

4.0
"Barbara is responsive, helpful, flexible, and provided guidance to improve our little one’s environment and development. Our family appreciated her openness whenever we addressed a concern. We had to end nanny services due to personal reasons. However, we’d hire...

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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: Light cleaning, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep & 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:

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Chelsea was on time and jumped right in. My children loved every minute they had with her and can't wait until next time. She was gentle, kind, and made our kids feel comfortable for their first time with a sitter."

Bronte M.

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Glory M.


Port Saint Lucie, FL

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Loving And Responsible Person Available Full-Time

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: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

CNA

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"I hired glory to help me with my 95-year-old mother she needed help getting up in the morning using the restroom getting cleaned up getting dressed and having something to eat Glory came in and did everything needed for my mom she also did a little lighthouse...

Dave M.

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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: Companionship, meal prep, light cleaning, dementia, personal care, errands & 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

$25/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: Meal prep, live-in home care, errands, dementia, companionship, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Wound Care

CPR

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: Hospice services, visiting nurse, home modification, respite care, dementia, personal care & more
Skills:

CNA

Licensed Nurse

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Karen is a very soft spoken, patient and kind nurse. I admire how she interacts and cares for our individuals who are intellectually disabled. She advocates for them and ensures the best care possible for them. She communicates with families and does everything...

Angelia S.

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Donna W.


Port Saint Lucie, FL

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Childcare Worker-Special Needs

I have over 40 years experience working in Nursing Homes, Hospitals & Rehabilitation. I have worked in a 5 Star Rehabilitation Center for the past 12 years as a Recreation Specialist. I am also a Certified HHA/PCA. I have worked in private homes for the past 35 years. I am very compassionate, reliable with clean background and...
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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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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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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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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Brogan G.


Port Saint Lucie, FL

$13-15/hr5 yrs exp

Child Care And Special Needs Provider

I knew that my calling was to work with special needs when I was young. I have an uncle who has brain damage and I would love working with him, and being with him. I would bring home my school work for him to work on with me. As I grew older I knew that the passion was still there. I was a peer tutor in high school where I would...

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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.

Mireida S.

5.0

She worked very well with my son. She was very dedicated to the care of my son.

- Care member

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.

Barbara P.

5.0

She is absolutely Amazing! We have a 5 year old that Just started Kindergarten. My daughter loves her to pieces, and so do I and my husband! she is very polite and great with communication. She takes care of my daughter Just as I would. I have not one bad thing to say about her. She is there for us...

- Care member

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

Average Rating4.7 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in Port Saint Lucie, FL are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 56 reviews of the 74 listed special needs caregivers.