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

60 special needs caregivers are listed in Safety Harbor, FL

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

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 9 years

Special needs caregivers in Safety Harbor, FL

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Kimberly Y.


Safety Harbor, FL

$17-20/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs

5.0

(2)

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have had several years experience working with developmental and physical handicaps. I was an occupational therapist for 32 years and then after retiring from the military I attended medical school and became a Doctor of Osteopath Eldercare specialist in 2015. I came back to Dayton Ohio in May 2016 to care for a family member...
5.0
"There are no words, truly, to express the kindness and aptitude that Kim possesses. However, I will do my best. I hired Kim for a very special task: to monitor my treatments of at-home Ketamine therapy. For the first session she was prepared, engaging, and on...

Mimi V.

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Hannah L.


Safety Harbor, FL

$18-24/hr10 yrs exp

Companion Caregiver

My objective is to bring comfort and as much joy as possible working in my patients' lives. I am a qualified, experienced CNA/HHA/PCA looking to provide comfort and care in the home of my Patient. My specialty is providing compassionate care to those wanting some sunshine in their lives; and to expand their quality of life,...
Hannah can also help with: Light cleaning, personal care, live-in home care, hospice services, dementia, respite care & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CPR

CNA

5.0
"Hannah has a shimmering halo above her head! She is the most compassionate caregiver we had when my mother was under hospice care. Her empathy, tender care and compassion makes her my favorite angelic health aide. I give her my highest recommendation❣️"

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Theresa C.


Safety Harbor, FL

$18-28/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Caretaker

I have many years of experience with special needs clients, including my son with epilepsy. I have done in home care for 10 years plus. I am responsible, caring, honest, and responsible.
I have extensive experience working with children with special needs. I aided a girl scouts troop for children with special needs. I volunteered at Saddle Up riding club, a horseback riding ranch with special needs classes. I also worked with Camp COAST, a camp for children on the spectrum. I have also had extensive experience...
Hello! I have experience working with children ranging in age from 3 months to 7 years old. I have worked both in daycare centers as well as in home childcare jobs/nannying. I have experience working with twins/ multiples and children with special needs (as a Registered Behavioral Technician). Working with children is my...
Lauryn can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Hana T.


Safety Harbor, FL

$25-50/hr10 yrs exp

As a mother of an 8-year-old with ASD I'm passionate about providing exceptional care and support to children on the autism spectrum. I am a certified RBT and have training in CPR and first aid. With 10+ years of experience in childcare, I've developed a deep understanding of the unique needs and strengths of autistic children....
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Maryann A.


Tampa, FL

$20/hr7 yrs exp

Special Needs

New Parent/Baby Doula Newborn Sleep Doula CNA/HHA Student Grad 2025 (Alzheimer's, Dementia/Diabetes/Hospice) * Aging and Disabled VA Provider * APD Florida Train (Special Needs) * Medicare/Medicaid Med Waiver Provider * APD Disability Canine Training Provider * Literacy Tutor Volunteer for Hillsborough County Education...
5.0
"Maryann helped my family with pet care and babysitting. My son was around 4 at the time and loved her very much. She's amazing and always had fun projects with him, like baking and decorating cookies."

Megan H.

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Rhonda K.


Tarpon Springs, FL

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiving, Errands, Pet Care, Home/property Care

I have 7 years of experience with 4 different home health agencies and have also done work privately. I am CPR certified and have completed many healthcare courses. I have managed a large medical practice for many years. I have also privately cared for pets & homes, run errands, cleaned properties, and managed commercial real...
5.0
"Rhonda is a wonderful caregiver; she is friendly, caring, and extremely dedicated to each and every one of her patients. She takes very good care of my younger brother who was diagnosed with ALS 4 years ago. She even makes him smile and laugh, something that has...

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Rosa R.


Tampa, FL

$20/hr6 yrs exp

Hired by 17 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Rosa, I am 23 years old, and have a very "sunshine-filled" personality! I grew up with four younger siblings and assisting my mother in her in-home daycare with children 3mo-16 years old. I am a very creative and imaginative individual, being proficient in music, art, writing, cooking/baking, acting, etc! I am an...
Rosa can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Rosa is amazing! Very considerate, caring and patient. She has a natural caregiving spirit. She ensured that I arrived to my appointment on time and made stops for necessities afterwards. Great conversation and thoughtful. She is definitely someone that you should...

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Hannah and I am looking for babysitting opportunities. I am currently working on my bachelors in human services with a concentration on youth and families. I work weekdays as an RBT, working with children with disabilities. I have experience with kids as young as 6 weeks old to 18 years old. For the last 8 years...
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Hannah has been such an asset to our family! My daughter absolutely loves her and she connects so well with children. You can tell she genuinely loves kids and babies!"

Jennifer S.

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Marilyn H.


Clearwater, FL

$18-20/hr10 yrs exp

Honest And Dependable Caregiver

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have worked with seniors for over 30 years. I have owned and operated a Home care agency for the last 10 years. My schedule is flexible for Transportation needs, companionship, or help with daily tasks. CPR First Aid; 20 plus years experience with Seniors; own my own pets; good with animals; worked with special needs children...
Marilyn can also help with: Personal care, respite care, hospice services
Skills:

CPR

Home Health Aide

Medical Equipment Experience

5.0
"Marilyn started caring for our father a few months ago spending most of the day with him making his breakfast, lunch and keeping him happy with snacks throughout the day. She was punctual or early, very observant, when she arrived she would check how he was doing...

Helen R.

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Robyn S.


Tampa, FL

$20-26/hr10 yrs exp

Peace Of Mind Babysitter Here To Save The Day!

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

Hey there! I am a 31-year-old single mama of one little princess who is 8. I have been babysitting/nannying since I was 15. I have experience with twins, special needs children, newborns, and up to 6 kids at once. I'm an avid animal lover so don't mind caring for them as well! After returning to the work force I realized that...
Robyn can also help with: Meal prep, travel, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"She was really good with the children they keep asking for her back. I was really surprised when I pulled up at the house and she was out in the yard playing with the kids you don't find that in too many people."

Doug F.

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Kendall K.


Saint Petersburg, FL

$13-15/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: Travel, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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...

Care member

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Maryann A.


Tampa, FL

$19-25/hr8 yrs exp

Currently Pediatric Neurologist Psychiatrist EEG Tech Asst.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I love caring from pregnancy and beyond including APD (Special Needs) Florida Provider for Med Waiver, VA, and Aging & Disabled of all 3 bay area county Providers. Non Smoker, Vaccinated and Pet Friendly. Literacy Tutor Volunteer for Hillsborough County Library. Retired CNA/HHA Caregiver Non Medical
Maryann can also help with: Grocery shopping, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

Early Education

5.0
"Maryann is the best caregiver I have ever used. She understands what a child’s needs are and works well with parents so that everyone is on the same page. Will definitely be using her services again! "

Care member

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Leticia S.


Clearwater, FL

$23-27/hr10 yrs exp

Loving And Patient Full Time Nanny

Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood

I was a preschool teacher from 2011 to 2014 , after I became a kindergarten teacher from 2015 to 2018. From 2019 to 2021, I worked as nanny taking care of three amazing kids, a 2 yo baby girl, a 7 yo boy and a 9 yo girl, the routine involved taking care of the 2yo girl during the day while the older kids were at school, I used...
Leticia can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Leticia was amazing. The kids took to her immediately and she did very well helping them understand boundaries when the adults needed to cover important information quickly. She is very professional, kind, and caring, and the kids adore her. We look forward to...

Joel S.

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Pamela D.


Largo, FL

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Applied Behavior Analyst

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

ABA, vocational, social, and life skills training, respite. Professional and personal references available.
5.0
"Pam is a very special person and I highly recommend her especially for caring for ASD individuals. She is a natural and learned my daughters communication system so fast. She is dependable and has a heart of gold. She is so respectful and is committed to self...

Victoria M.

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Holly P.


Tampa, FL

$15-25/hr9 yrs exp

Learning Through Creativity And Curiosity

Ever since my very first job at 15 as an After School Tutor I have spent my life caring for, teaching, and helping others. My career includes time spent as an Assistant Ballet Instructor, an Exhibit Educator at The Florida Aquarium, a Lead Teacher in PreK-4 and PreK-3 classrooms, and a Nanny for children ages 6 months to 5...
Holly can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Holly is fabulous and my kids LOVE her-- I need to learn some of the songs and crafts she does. She is well trained and formally educated. I felt comfortable knowing she has taught school for 5 years and has experience dealing with children with both medical and...

Katie S.

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Lorraine F.


Oldsmar, FL

$13-20/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Lorraine. I have a great deal of experience working with ASD and administering Insulin using a Diabetic Insulin Machine. I enjoy helping people in need. I look forward to assisting you or your loved one.
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Lorraine F.


Oldsmar, FL

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

3.0

(8)

Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood

I am a 66-year-old mother of two grown daughters and five grandchildren. I have been taking care of my grandchildren for the past 17 years. Now that the last one is going to school, I miss being a caregiver and being around little ones. I am energetic and fun-loving. I enjoy taking walks, going to the park and playing games. I...
Lorraine can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Lorraine cared for my son from the time he was 3-months-old until he turned 4-years-old. She was loving, caring and always dependable. I worked full-time so I needed someone who would be there every day without fail. She always came through with a smile. Anyone...

Nicole F.

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Ann G.


Clearwater, FL

$17-25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced FT/PT PCA

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Within my 20+ years of experience, I have cared for many with special needs and disabilities. Familiar with many different diagnosis, including Autism and Alzheimers, Sensory disorder, injury victims, visual impairments and many others. I am experienced in distributing medications, physical therapy, and personal hygiene....
Ann can also help with: Errands, companionship, meal prep, mobility assistance, dementia, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Ann did an excellent job for us helping to take care of my dad in his late stages of life. She was always on time, very dependable and did an excellent job of caring for my dad. Ann was skilled at caregiving and my family would definitely recommend her to other...

Kristy L.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Safety Harbor, FL

Kimberly Y.

5.0

There are no words, truly, to express the kindness and aptitude that Kim possesses. However, I will do my best. I hired Kim for a very special task: to monitor my treatments of at-home Ketamine therapy. For the first session she was prepared, engaging, and on point. She's the ultimate professional....

- Mimi V.

Hannah L.

5.0

Hannah has a shimmering halo above her head! She is the most compassionate caregiver we had when my mother was under hospice care. Her empathy, tender care and compassion makes her my favorite angelic health aide. I give her my highest recommendation❣️

- Care member

Maryann A.

5.0

Maryann helped my family with pet care and babysitting. My son was around 4 at the time and loved her very much. She's amazing and always had fun projects with him, like baking and decorating cookies.

- Megan H.

Rhonda K.

5.0

Rhonda is a wonderful caregiver; she is friendly, caring, and extremely dedicated to each and every one of her patients. She takes very good care of my younger brother who was diagnosed with ALS 4 years ago. She even makes him smile and laugh, something that has been very difficult for him and our...

- Care member

Rosa R.

5.0

Rosa is amazing! Very considerate, caring and patient. She has a natural caregiving spirit. She ensured that I arrived to my appointment on time and made stops for necessities afterwards. Great conversation and thoughtful. She is definitely someone that you should hire. Thank you for your help!

- Care member

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