Find Trusted Special Needs Caregivers Near Me in Ruskin, FL

$38/hr • 10 yrs exp

Flexible Caregiver W/Nursing Background (FT-PT-as Needed)

5.0

(1)

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have extensive background dealing with a large, diverse client base, both as a nurse and with my private clients. I am also comfortable with a variety of medical conditions including celiac's, Down syndrome, diabetes (monitoring & treatment) and autism. My work ethic is strong and reliable. I use compassion and humor both in...

5.0

"Francene has great passion for her work. She was wonderful with our son who has quite complex needs. He enjoyed his time with her, including lots of outdoor activities. Francene is able to balance being very efficient at caregiver duties while also being energetic...

Bridget J.

Pamela G.

$25-28/hr • 8 yrs exp

Fun And Caring Sitter And Smile/giggles Creator

5.0

(2)

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I'm a positive, energetic and caring mother of one, and a grandmother to one grandson. I've spent most of my career in the corporate arena; however, due to my love of children, I have volunteered and cared for children, from infants to teenagers, for over 40 + years. With the birth of my grandson eight and a half years ago, I...

Pamela can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning

Skills:

CPR

5.0

"Pam has been a Godsend to us. She is now part of our extended family! From the beginning she has been such a huge part in helping us raise our now 2 year old, who also adores and lights up every time she sees her walk through the door! Pam puts her heart and soul...

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Francesca K.

$20-25/hr • 8 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter

5.0

(2)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Francesca. I am an alumni of Stetson University with a Bachelor's degree of Science in Health Science. I have babysat children ranging from ages 1 to 12, including children with special needs such as autism. I love caring for children- I can tutor, play outside with them, prepare meals, read bed time stories, sing...

Francesca can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance

Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0

"Francesca babysat with my 2 year son and my 4 year old daughter at least 2x a week at night. She was always early, so energetic and so available. She was always responsive and flexible. Whoever Francesca sits for us lucky!"

Kate V.

Amy V.

Riverview, FL

$26-38/hr • 10 yrs exp

Your Dream Come True!

5.0

(2)

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

From 2004 to 2006, I served as a counselor at a camp and volunteered at Girls Inc. in San Leandro. Between 2008 and 2014, I engaged in a Nanny Share arrangement for various families, working with children of all ages, including those with special needs. Transitioning from barista and nanny roles, I ventured into the dental field...

Amy can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning

Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0

"Amy was flexible and dependable. She took direction well but worked independently with limited guidance too. Would 100% rehire once our little one get vaccinated!"

Mena K.

Lauren C.

Bradenton, FL

$20-25/hr • 4 yrs exp

Experienced Home Health Care Provider

5.0

(2)

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: Home modification, visiting physician, personal care, dementia, 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.

Katie D.

$25-40/hr • 10 yrs exp

Nanny With Special Needs Experience

5.0

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

Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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...

Christina M.

Heather H.

$20-32/hr • 10 yrs exp

Babysitter/Nanny/Also Worked With Special Needs

5.0

(3)

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: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance

Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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...

Susan H.

Nadine E.

$15-25/hr • 8 yrs exp

Fun-loveing Caregiver New To Tampa

5.0

(3)

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, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance

Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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.

Shannon L.

$32/hr • 10 yrs exp

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

5.0

(9)

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: Travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep

Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

Early Education

5.0

"Shannon was an amazing caregiver for our kids. She was both structured and loving and helped us navigate the first months of new parenthood as well as bringing our little ones through their early years. I would recommend to anyone!"

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Kirsten T.

Bradenton, FL

$18-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Companion And Care Giving Services

5.0

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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: Dementia, companionship, meal prep, errands, light cleaning, hospice services & more

Skills:

Home Health Aide

CPR

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.

Cayden P.

$15-27/hr • 5 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

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, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance

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.

Lisa B.

$28/hr • 10 yrs exp

Occupational Therapy Practitioner /caregiver

5.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Lisa , I am originally from St Louis . I currently work as an Occupational Therapy practitioner. I also have a strong background in caregiving and special needs care for both adults and children. I also have a BA in Sociology. I can help with anything needed including pet care. I love all animals! I am a great cook...

Lisa can also help with: Personal care, hospice services, home modification, dementia

Ragen S.

$22/hr • 9 yrs exp

Patient, Caring, And Enthusiastic!

5.0

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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, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping & 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.

Nadine K.

Riverview, FL

$20/hr • 4 yrs exp

5.0

(9)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have been around kids a lot. I took a childhood education at school and work with kids, I've volunteered at kids day care and kids events. I enjoy being around kids and dogs. I have experience helping families taking care of kids ages 4months- 9 yrs old, and also care for kids with special needs. Looking for long term regular...

Nadine can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep

Skills:

Early Education

5.0

"Highly Recommended! Very sweet and patient with my daughter who has ADHD. My daughter loves her. We'll call her again for sure!"

Veronica D.

Margie T.

$30-50/hr • 10 yrs exp

Babysitter / Nanny

5.0

(2)

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: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling

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.

Cassie W.

$25-50/hr • 10 yrs exp

Senior Care

4.9

(9)

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: Meal prep, companionship, light cleaning, errands, hospice services, dementia & more

5.0

"Cassie is extremely detailed and organized. Fabulous with a 92year old. Can't say enough great things about her!"

Mayra O.

Megan P.

Bradenton, FL

$18-30/hr • 8 yrs exp

Responsible And Caring Nanny

5.0

(1)

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: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, travel & more

Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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.

Samantha S.

$15-20/hr • 2 yrs exp

Attentive And Interactive!

5.0

(3)

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: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning

Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0

"She's a great girl! She's babysat for me a few times already and I'm two kids love her. I definitely would recommend her to anyone. And we're keeping her around to babysit some more. "

Joseph I.

Christopher S.

Riverview, FL

$20-35/hr • 10 yrs exp

Here To Provide Families With Comfort And Safety

5.0

(2)

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.

Ana Maria A.

$25-45/hr • 15 yrs exp

Ideal Sitter

5.0

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