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

60 special needs caregivers are listed in Ruskin, FL

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

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 7 years

Special needs caregivers in Ruskin, FL

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Ashley B.


Saint Petersburg, FL

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver Who Will Work With You

5.0

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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have been caring for children for about 20years and I absolutely love it. I have watched kids from newborn to 17 years old. Also, from 1 child at a time to 6 all with special needs. I have performed activities such as playing with them, helping with homework, feeding them , diaper changes and many others. I am a mother of 3...
Ashley can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"My little guy had a lot of fun with Ashley! She was friendly, punctual & was a great help!"

Emily N.

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Lauren C.


Bradenton, FL

$20-25/hr4 yrs exp

Experienced Home Health Care Provider

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My first passion in life is caring for people of all ages - from newborn to those in their nineties.... I just love people. I believe everyone deserves a loving and nurturing environment in which to grow, thrive, and have the best quality of life possible. I have run daycare for children with special needs, worked as a Youth and...
Lauren can also help with: Dementia, home modification, personal care, visiting physician, respite care
5.0
"I feel very fortunate to have hired Lauren as my senior care provider. Lauren is an absolutely excellent care giver. She is so dependable, honest, patient, smart and so very sweet, If I could I would keep Lauren on forever!"

Jeri S.

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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, swimming supervision, meal prep & 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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Nadine E.


Saint Petersburg, FL

$15-25/hr8 yrs exp

Fun-loveing Caregiver New To Tampa

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I'm Nadine, I am from Staten Island, New York, but recently moved to Tampa, and I love it. I am a high school graduate, and am looking forward to studying early childhood education. I have been babysitting since the age of 9 for my cousins, and by the age of 12 I was babysitting for families and caring for my newborn...
Nadine can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Nadine has been a wonderful nanny to our two boys. She takes them on walks, reads to them, plays with them and more. Our boys adore her. In fact, after we got a new nanny, our son kept asking for Nadine instead. We were sad when she had to leave us to take care of...

Desilyn C.

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Heather H.


Tampa, FL

$22-30/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter/Nanny/Also Worked With Special Needs

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have over 18 years of experience working with children starting at age 3 months and up in various settings! Additionally, I have worked with ages 3 to 21 with special needs in both the nanny field and school settings. Please feel free to message me so we can connect to share more about one another and see if it is a great fit!...
Heather can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"I worked with Heather for 3 years. We worked with developmentally disabled children in a classroom setting. She was always professional, dependable and worked well with the kids. She has a great personality and gets along well with others. She would make a great...

Jill W.

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Shannon L.


Brandon, FL

$32/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter, Drop-in Care, Emergency Care for Children of All Ages

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have many years of experience in household management/bookkeeping/nannying/care giving since the age of 14. I have cared for many children , and love to spend my day with them. They are the future leaders of tomorrow! I love the outdoors , and believe active kids are great healthy kids. I have experience with special need as...
Shannon can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, travel
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"Shannon is a life saver!!! We found ourselves in a position where we needed a regular sitter with very little notice. Shannon was more than willing to help and has really helped up out! *BONUS* Our kids LOVE her and she is great with our youngest son who has autism...

Rachel A.

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Evelyn V.


Brandon, FL

$18-22/hr20 yrs exp

Mature Caregiver With 30 Years Of Experience!

Hired by 21 families in your neighborhood

I've always had a passion for children, which is why I've spent the last five decades working with kids. I love fostering their growth and development, and I'm always looking for ways to positively impact their lives. I'm fun, responsible, patient, calm, creative, imaginative, and friendly. I'm also very comfortable enforcing...
Evelyn can also help with: Carpooling
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"She brings a Mary Poppins bag full of goodies and activities for the kids to play with. She loves to interact with children. Highly recommend."

Stephanie H.

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Kirsten T.


Bradenton, FL

$18-30/hr10 yrs exp

Companion And Care Giving Services

I have extensive experience providing companionship and care giving to seniors as well as those with specialized needs, such as Dementia and Parkinson's disease. Services offered: general companion care, medication reminders, meal preparation, grooming assistance, transportation, errands , organization, light housekeeping,...
Kirsten can also help with: Companionship, dementia, errands, meal prep, light cleaning, hospice services & more
Skills:

CPR

Home Health Aide

5.0
"I interviewed and was very impressed with Kirsten. She seems very knowledgeable, has a good personality, and knows not to sweat the small stuff."

Marisa M.

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Halei B.


Brandon, FL

$16-20/hr3 yrs exp

Fun Babysitter/Nanny

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Halei! I am an older sister to five younger siblings, two of whom were adopted from China and one with special needs. I have taken several babysitting jobs and pet sitting jobs and I have had an amazing time building experiences with various families. I am a recent graduate from the University of Florida and I...
Halei can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Halei has been nothing short of incredible for us. We have two young boys and she has been basically another member of the family as she's watched them. Always adaptive to our needs and super flexible with her schedule. If she could be our full time nanny, she...

Brandon K.

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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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Cayden P.


Brandon, FL

$15-27/hr5 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Cayden P and I am an almost college graduate with a major in criminology from the university of south florida. I am 23 and have been nannying professionally since I was 17, starting with twins with special needs. For the past 2 years I have been a certified nursing assistant, one year being at Tampa General...
Cayden can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

CNA

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Cayden was terrific with our son. She was responsible and very mature for her age. I had to change her hours at the last minute and she was very understanding and flexible. She is warm, has good energy and our son loved her. We will definitely hire again the next...

Lisa C.

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Ragen S.


Tampa, FL

$22/hr9 yrs exp

Patient, Caring, And Enthusiastic!

Hi all! I am 25 years old and I have 9 years of experience caring for children ages 1-12, including children with special needs. I am also CPR certified and have a clean driving history. I am looking for a family to join either full time or part time, long term! In my free time you can find me reading a book, watching a movie,...
Ragen can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Ragen is awesome with my children. She's always on time, very dependable and the children love her."

Amber C.

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Margie T.


Tampa, FL

$30-50/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter / Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Devoted to nurturing the next generation, my journey has been enriched by the time I've spent caring for children. With a warm and patient demeanor, I've embraced the role of a caregiver, creating a safe and loving environment where kids can thrive. From engaging in playtime activities to doing homework, I understand the...
Margie can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"She is smart, and thinks for herself when there is a change in plans. She is funny, cute, very creative, and one of the best people I have hired from care.com. would not hesitate to offer her a job again!"

Emily F.

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Cassie W.


Brandon, FL

$25-50/hr10 yrs exp

Senior Care

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

(Covid - 19 Vaccinated) I have been a Companion Care/ Hospice Nurse(retired) provider for over 30 year's through out the bay area for some really wonderful families over those years. I have worked with Hospice Patients, TBI patients, Cancer Patients, MS Patients, Parkinson's disease, ALS, Alzheimer Patients, MD Patients,...
Cassie can also help with: Companionship, dementia, errands, meal prep, light cleaning, hospice services & more
5.0
"Cassie is an awesome care giver. We are very happy with her"

Zulema S.

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Megan P.


Bradenton, FL

$18-30/hr8 yrs exp

Responsible And Caring Nanny

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

With over 10 years of childcare under my belt, my experience includes time as an in-home nanny for different families, and working in and managing both summer camps and after-school programs. I have cared for special needs children, twins, and groups! After taking a brief hiatus to pursue my dream of becoming a Sommelier, I am...
Megan can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Megan has been wonderful with our toddler. She is always on time even a bit early. We trust her to take our daughter to the park and playgroups and she will check in or send pics to let us know how it's going. She has even created a few special activities to do...

Rebekah G.

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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, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"Laura was always so kind to our daughter, and kept us updated with pics and text while watching her. My daughter loved her, and so did we. We used her several times and would do so again if we were living close by. "

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Samantha S.


Brandon, FL

$15-20/hr2 yrs exp

Attentive And Interactive!

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello parents! My name is Sam and I absolutely love kids. I am young, caring, genuine, and energetic. I am very involved and hands on. I am semi fluent in American Sign Language. Most of my experience (outside my own niece and nephew who are 4 months and 2 years old!) comes from coaching and teaching children. I have been...
Samantha can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Samantha was so sweet with my two girls who are 6. They had a fun time with her and I would be happy to use her again. "

Kat D.

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Christopher S.


Riverview, FL

$20-35/hr10 yrs exp

Here To Provide Families With Comfort And Safety

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, I am a licensed CNA and certified in BLS/CPR. I have experience in adult and child care giving needs. I specialize in memory care. I'm a licensed and insured private caregiver. I am experienced with new born to end of life ages. My clients tend to view me as one of their family members because of my care and thoughtful...
5.0
"Christopher helped me with getting to doctor appointments, shopping and relocating twice. He is upbeat and extremely kind. He has gone above and beyond to ensure my personal safety."

Kevin R.

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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
"She’s the absolute best! Professional all around."

Care member

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Ashley C.


Bradenton, FL

$22-50/hr13 yrs exp

The Perfect Fit

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hello families! I am 32. I have 2 kids, ages 14 and 13 both boys. I have worked in childcare facilities for over 10 years (I started in 2008). I currently have been a nanny for a little bit over 4 years (since 2018). I have completed the mandatory 45+ hours required through DCF. I also have completed the CDA program through...
Ashley can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Ashley was a great sitter for our 1-year old. Thank you again!"

Linda P.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Ruskin, FL

Ashley B.

5.0

My son loves Ashley. She is very sweet and dependable and will work with you as much as she can. I will be having her watch my newborn as well as soon as it's time for me to go back to work. You will not be disappointed if you hire her.

- Deborah C.

Lauren C.

5.0

I feel very fortunate to have hired Lauren as my senior care provider. Lauren is an absolutely excellent care giver. She is so dependable, honest, patient, smart and so very sweet, If I could I would keep Lauren on forever!

- Jeri S.

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.

Nadine E.

5.0

Nadine is amazing with our four year old son. He loves being with her and she takes great care of him!

- Cassie R.

Heather H.

5.0

Heather is a very caring responsible person. She is very reliable & enjoys helping children meet and exceed their potentials/milestones. She keeps children occupied and most importantly safe. Ultimately, she is an excellent Nanny because she is very trustworthy and always on time.

- Susan H.

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

Average Rating4.7 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in Ruskin, FL are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 18 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.