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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Ruskin, FL

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

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years

Special needs caregivers in Ruskin, FL

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Destiny S.


Wimauma, FL

$35-50/hr10 yrs exp

Private, In-home Infant- Young Toddler Nanny Seeking Part-Time Position

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Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

Hello families! I'm a career childcare provider who values fostering children's growth and supporting families. With 10 years of experience, I'm comfortable caring for up to three children, ranging from infants to 5 years old. I value implementing Reggio Emilia and Montessori principles, light-hearted energy and plenty of...
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

I'd describe my personality as warm, caring , nurturing I like working with kids because I enjoy seeing them grow and learn. I enjoy when they get excited about something new they have achieved. I'm looking for a job that is rewarding and allows me to build on my skills I started working with kids when I was in high school....
Nina can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling
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Lizzie P.


Sun City Center, FL

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Childcare

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I've been a child care provider for well over 15 years. I started out as a babysitter at age 15 and since then have been a full-time nanny, teacher in the classroom, tutor, respite care provider for children with special needs, babysitter, and a mother to my own children. I am looking for some part-time work. I have a very...
Lizzie can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

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Deadra D.


Apollo Beach, FL

$5-10/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter Available, Full Or Part-Time In Apollo Beach, Flexible Hours At Good Rates

Hello, my name is Deadra and I hope you choose me to be your little one's babysitter. I have over 20 years experience in child care with children of all ages including special needs children. I have a degree in Early Childhood Development and speak sign language if need be. My home is in Apollo Beach and is smoke free with lots...
Deadra can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

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Theresa S.


Wimauma, FL

$22/hr10 yrs exp

Senior Care

Hello! my name is Theresa (CEO ) of my own private care I am able to perform any task when it comes to being a home care professional. with my 10 years experience I'm proudly exceptional home care services, Touching Hands is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for seniors and individuals with special needs, I'm know for a...
Theresa can also help with: Dementia, light cleaning, errands, home modification, meal prep, transportation & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

I have been teaching students with special needs since 1987. During that time I have worked with students from kindergarten through high school with very needs and exceptional realities, including autism, down syndrome, developmental delays, speech, delays, ADHD, etc. I take multiple professional development courses in my...
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Emily G.


Sun City Center, FL

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Full-time Nanny, Tutoring, Or Senior Care

I have been working with children since I was 13. Children just naturally draw to me, perhaps because of my innocent nature. I have been an educator for 13 years, teaching Montessori with 3-6-year-olds, teaching ESL in K-12, as well as being a regular elementary school teacher. I am seeking full-time work outside of the...
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Ternecia F.


Wimauma, FL

$35/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time Or Part Time Home Health Aide

I have experience caring for the elderly and younger individuals. I've helped support them with their needs such as cleaning, bathing, shopping, cooking, doctor appointments, assisting with dressing and going to the restroom.
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Shatonja F.


Wimauma, FL

$28-30/hr10 yrs exp

Direct Support Professional

I can work with different disabled abilities - retardation, bipolar illness, blind and deaf, senior citizens and more. Throughout my life I always wanted to help, and if I can change one person to do better, and put a smile on their face then I know I did my job. I have a passion and the drive to make someone's life better!
I am a former teacher's assistant from Stafford Academy of Dance. There I worked alongside a dance teacher with 2nd and 3rd graders. During this time I was also babysitting at the local church for a mother of 5 all under the age of 9. I then graduated and during my time at college I took care of a 3-month-old and a...
Shannen can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

Shannen N.


Sun City Center, FL

$16-25/hr2 yrs exp

See From Their Eyes

I grew up with a father diagnosed with BP (bipolar) and certain members throughout my family struggle with different forms of mental illness or undiagnosed struggles. I myself am Dyslexic (grammatically & numerically) as well as ADHD. Though my mother wanted the world to see me as "normal" so she never took me in for a formal...
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Tammy B.


Bradenton, FL

$10-30/hr10 yrs exp

CNA (UR/PCT) Medical Assistant

5.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, up until recently I was working for Day Kimball Hospital. I have worked here for the past 17 years until Oct 2014. I worked in several different departments including the intensive care unit, Emergency Room, Med/Surg, Birthing Center, Oncology, Neurology, and was also a Constant Attendant. My family has just recently...
Tammy can also help with: Personal care, home modification, dementia, respite care, live-in home care
5.0
"Tammy was awesome! I needed someone on very, very short notice and she came to the rescue...I would not hesitate to recommend Tammy to another family for either senior care or child care. She is able to provide insulin injections which is something that is...

Karen A.

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Tracy H.


Riverview, FL

$25/hr10 yrs exp

NANNY!!

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I am known to the children as Nanny Tracy! I will love your children as my own : ) . Your Little One will be nurtured , taught age related Curriculum and have FUN! I am a Newborn Twins Specialist / Youth Care Provider. I have a Nursing Medical Background (STNA) and Special Needs Training. I am Flexible to have Childcare...
Tracy can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

CNA

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Tracy is one of the most loyal and loving people that I have ever had the pleasure of working with. She is extremely hard working and dedicated to providing a warm, caring and educational experience for children. I personally have infant twins, and Tracy is able to...

Sarah G.

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Hertha D.


Lithia, FL

$26-30/hr10 yrs exp

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,...
Hertha can also help with: Dementia, personal care, live-in home care, respite care, hospice services
Skills:

CNA

5.0
"Hertha D. is a spectacular caregiver in every way! She is deeply committed to ensuring that for the senior in her care every day is as positive as possible. For us, Hertha took on the roles of our mother's companion, healthy chef and specialized nurse. Towards the...

Shelley S.

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Cassie W.


Brandon, FL

$22-30/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Adult Care, Senior Care, Special Needs Care. G-tube, Tracheotomy, Colostomy Changing, CPT Vest Treatments, Hoyer, Transfer Board, Injections Etc.
5.0
"I did not hire Cassie but she was very professional in responding to my inquiry for services to my son. She was nice and if needed in the future would reach out again. "

Krystal W.

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Alexia W.


Bradenton, FL

$10-20/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, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
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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Melissa K.


Tampa, FL

$20-25/hr4 yrs exp

Super Fun Sitter Who Is Very Available

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

I have 4+ years of experience! I can help with travel and grocery shopping since I have my own vehicle. I have experience with special needs children and recently graduated the University of Tampa with an Economics major and Dance Education minor. I used to tutor and am very comfortable in the kitchen!
Melissa can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, travel, carpooling, craft assistance & more
5.0
"Melissa was great with our girls and running them around to their events while we were at an event. The girls loved Melissa and would love to have her watch them again. Highly recommend Melissa. Great communicator and very responsible."

Christine R.

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Jacquelyn S.


Brandon, FL

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time , Date Nights, Weekends, Pick Ups, Overnights

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

Retired mom of 3 grown children and 4 adorable granddaughters. I'm a 2012 Michigan transplant. Since in Florida I have been a full time nanny. I currently have a full time nanny position, but am available for date nights , pick ups, weekends , overnights. I have special needs experience... both autism and physical disabilities....
Jacquelyn can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Jacque has helped me and my family out 4 times so far. She responds quickly and is very reliable. My kids took to her quickly, especially my 15 month old who she has spent a little more time with. We would highly, highly recommend her! She's great!"

Alexandria W.

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Heather W.


Parrish, FL

$15-20/hr7 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have worked in the healthcare field for 7 years. I obtained a Home Health Aide Certificate. I have had experience with Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease, diabetes, dementia, traumatic brain injury patients and dystonia. I am working on furthering my education to become a nurse.
5.0
"Extremely dedicated to my mother. Honest, dependable, professional, and highly ethical. I would still have use her if my mom didn't require more care in a facility with 24 hour help."

Douglas W.

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Kendall K.


Saint Petersburg, FL

$10-15/hr8 yrs exp

Currently a college student looking for jobs nannying! Whether you need something weekly, or just someone for occasional date nights, I'm more than happy to help! I love kids and have years of experience nannying, babysitting, house sitting and pet sitting. I can babysit for kids of all ages including infants and I have...
Kendall can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Kendall has been picking up our daughter (13) from school 1-2x per week and taking her to after school activities for over a year. She has a delightful personality and our daughter really likes her. She has been on-time and reliable. Occasionally, she has also...

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Ruskin, FL

Tammy B.

5.0

Tammy was awesome! I needed someone on very, very short notice and she came to the rescue...I would not hesitate to recommend Tammy to another family for either senior care or child care. She is able to provide insulin injections which is something that is difficult to find. She is a very...

- Karen A.

Tracy H.

5.0

Tracy is one of the most loyal and loving people that I have ever had the pleasure of working with. She is extremely hard working and dedicated to providing a warm, caring and educational experience for children. I personally have infant twins, and Tracy is able to manage complete care for them...

- Sarah G.

Hertha D.

5.0

Hertha is truly one of a kind. It's hard to even put into short words how amazing and how much of a blessing Hertha was to our family. Hertha took better care of my Grandma then my family even expected was possible. She not only took care of all her medical needs above and beyond but loved her like...

- Desiree I.

Cassie W.

5.0

Cassie is highly professional and very caring. She talked with my wife, who was ailing with cancer, and gently explained everything before she did it. She provided exceptionally thorough and loving nursing care.

- Ken K.

Alexia W.

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 honest, caring, responsible person who...

- Meredith Z.

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

Average Rating4.5 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in Ruskin, FL are rated 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 7 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.