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

60 special needs caregivers are listed in Saint Johns, FL

The average posted rate is $22/hr as of March 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years

Special needs caregivers in Saint Johns, FL

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Sandra L.


Saint Johns, FL

$25-50/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Care Assistant

5.0

(1)

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My family and I have recently transferred back home to Saint Johns, Florida after 11 years. I have decided to go back into my long time passions as a Home Health Care Assistant/Senior Care Assistant, Special Needs Assistant. I had owned 2 very successful Home Day Cares. I have several years experience working with...
Sandra can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Sandy is wonderful! I have her watch my 18 month once daughter once a week and she is fabulous. My little girl loves her and Sandy is always prompt, professional, and so sweet with her. Sandy even picks up for me which is something I never asked her to do, but she...

Danielle M.

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Sandra L.


Saint Johns, FL

$25-50/hr10 yrs exp

Happy Sunshine Helper

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My family and I live in Saint Johns, in the Rivertown area. I thoroughly enjoy helping, teaching & working with children, seniors, developmentally disabled/special needs. I have several years experience as a Senior Care Assistant, Childcare Assistant & Special Needs Assistant. I have owned 2 very successful Home Day Cares as...
Sandra can also help with: Companionship, errands, dementia, mobility assistance, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

CPR

5.0
"Sandra is the absolute best! I hired her to care for my elderly parents while away to see other family during the holidays. While away, my mother got sick and Sandra went above and beyond to care for her. In addition to being so incredibly competent, she is kind...

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Sandra L.


Saint Johns, FL

$25-50/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Care Taker Available

My family and I have recently transferred back home to Saint Johns, Florida after 11 years. I have decided to go back into my long time passions as a Home Health Care Assistant/Senior Care Assistant, Special Needs Assistant. I had owned 2 very successful Home Day Cares. I have several years experience working with...
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Helen E.


Saint Johns, FL

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Caregiver

I am an energetic mother of four children and 12 grandchildren from the ages of 1-12. I have a degree in behavioral science and have worked in the field for over 40 years. I have worked with children, teens, young adults, adults, and seniors. I would love to talk with you about your needs. I am a Marine vet.
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Brianna R.


Saint Johns, FL

$18/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Caregiver

I have been working with different facets of the special needs community for over 10 years. From being an aid in a high school special day class, to providing 1 on 1 support in recreational classes, to in-home care with ADLs, to holding a certification with the BACB since 2019. I would love to find a new family I can support!
Hi! I have 7 years of child care experience, with a history of taking care of special needs children mixed in throughout the years. I have the patience, positive attitude, experience, and kind heart that would make me a great fit to help care for your special needs loved one.
I have 5 children of my own, homeschooled 3 of them, and 3 have super powers (ADHD, Autism, Dyslexia, etc). I do NOT smoke, am CPR and BLS certified and have a heart for carrying for children of all ages. I owned and operated a licensed daycare center from 2006 until I moved overseas with my family in 2008, where I worked as...
My passion for fostering children's development, coupled with my experience in a daycare and babysitting, led me to become a childcare provider. My patient, creative, and friendly personality helps me connect with children and create a nurturing environment. I prioritize open communication with parents, ensuring they are updated...
Piper can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Early Education

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Ashley and I am an 18-year-old college student currently attending the University of Alabama! I am home for the summer in Jacksonville, FL and LOVE to work with kids. I have always had a passion for being around kids and helping them on a day to day basis! I also have experience babysitting and caring for special...
Ashley can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Jana H.


Saint Johns, FL

$35/hr10 yrs exp

Compassionate Caregiver With A Servant's Heart

Hey y'all! I'm Jana. I was born and raised in Jacksonville, FL. My parents would say that I was born with a servant's heart. When I was in elementary school, I was selected by a fellow teacher to assist her classroom of students with special needs. My first paying job was to assist a family friend's mother who lived in a...
Jana can also help with: Dementia, meal prep, errands, light cleaning, mobility assistance, companionship & more
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Amy D.


Saint Johns, FL

$13-18/hr5 yrs exp

Hi there, my name is Amy and I am interested in caring for an elderly family member that you may not have time to take two appointments or shopping or daily activities. My father currently is in an assisted living center with dementia and Parkinson's disease. I cared for him for five years prior to having to put him in care due...
Amy can also help with: Light cleaning, dementia, errands, meal prep, transportation
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Valerie D.


Jacksonville, FL

$20/hr5 yrs exp

I am an experienced nanny ready to work for another family. I'm located in the mandarin area willing to travel up to 15 miles. I offer flexible availability - 8 + years of experience caring for children ages newborn - 12 years old. I also have experience with children with special needs and major medical conditions. - I'm a...
Valerie can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

CNA

5.0
"She's responsible. She's very nice. She's helpful and I will use her again. She's so sweet and funny."

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Robin S.


Jacksonville, FL

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi my name is Robin! I am a special education teacher at Great Strides Rehabilitation. I also work as a registered behavioral technician providing ABA therapy. I nanny part time during after school hours and on the weekends. I have my CPR and first aid certification. I used to work as a lifeguard and swim instructor during the...
5.0
"We hired Robin to care for our three young boys for the evening. She was very calm and friendly and they took to her immediately. I felt 100% confident she was capable of looking after them. I'd definitely hire her again!"

Natasha H.

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Cheryl A.


Jacksonville, FL

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Full Or Part Time Caregiver/companion

3.0

(2)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have 16 years experience as a certified home health aide with Partners Health Care at Home in Massachusetts .... I have been in this field for 21 years now and love it! I have worked with all age groups with or without special needs. I love animals and I have an excellent driving record. New to Florida and want to continue to...
5.0
"Interviewed with her very sweet and caring seems 100 percent professional. My family situation changed but has it not I would definitely recommend her!"

Cathy D.

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Reagen G.


Fleming Island, FL

$20-45/hr5 yrs exp

Nanny/caregiver With A Teacher Background (specialized In Special Needs And Behavior)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Reagen and I was a neurodevelopmental teacher at a school for children with special needs and behavioral challenges for 5 years. I worked 1:1 and in various classrooms with a variety of students to assess, develop, and implement fun and personalized programs to increase overall executive functioning (including...
Reagen can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"Reagen is a hardworking and dedicated professional. She brings an incredible amount of experience and heart into her work, and it's clear that she truly cares about the kids she's working with. Reagen would plan new and different activities for our kids every...

Scott K.

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Felicia H.


Jacksonville, FL

$30/hr10 yrs exp

College Grad, CNA, Certified CPR & First Aid

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

A college graduate. Certified Nurse Assistant, a certified Med Tech, Basic Life Support (BLS) certification with CPR and First Aid training from American Heart Association. Level 2 Background check completed. I am also a certified Master Culinarian. God gave me a desire to serve seniors. I have experience with Special Needs,...
Felicia can also help with: Transportation, companionship, light cleaning, meal prep, errands, hospice services & more
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

CPR

5.0
"I highly recommend Felicia, her compassion, patience, and dedication in providing exceptional care is truly commendable. Felicia consistently goes above and beyond to ensure the well-being and comfort of her patients, making them an invaluable asset to anyone...

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Janis E.


Fleming Island, FL

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Life Made Me A Babysitter

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

What I mean by that is I am a mom of 4. I have a 18, 16, 13 and 10-year-old. All are home schooled. I am definitely not "pro" status, however, I do feel I could take on the challenge of a stranger's child with ease from time to time. :) I am located in Fleming Island and my favorite hobby is to bake. Sprinkles make me happy. I...
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Janis was really great with my kids. She has great communication skills and my kids enjoyed her."

Tekea G.

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Bridget P.


Jacksonville, FL

$13-18/hr7 yrs exp

Babysitter/Nanny (part-time)/date Night Sitter

Hi I am Bridget, I attend the University of South Carolina and I am enrolled in their nursing school with hopes of being a pediatric nurse. I am currently in my senior year of nursing right now as well. I am the second oldest of six kids and the oldest girl. I have been babysitting since I was 12 years old after taking a CPR and...
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Sharon B.


Jacksonville, FL

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Sharon B From Jacksonville, Florida

Hello. I am a former middle school teacher and volleyball coach. I loved working with pre teens and teens. My classroom was a mainstream class, I taught autistic kids, ADHD and other special needs along with regular Ed students. I loved the rapport that I developed with my students. I had an open door policy, students were...
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Ayla H.


Fleming Island, FL

$15-20/hr9 yrs exp

Here For All Your Needs!

I have been an M. A. for 9 years, I have worked with special needs patients of all ages and life stages. I am very flexible and accommodating. Don't hesitate to message me with any questions you may have! Let's get your needs covered today!

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Saint Johns, FL

Sandra L.

5.0

Sandy is wonderful! I have her watch my 18 month once daughter once a week and she is fabulous. My little girl loves her and Sandy is always prompt, professional, and so sweet with her. Sandy even picks up for me which is something I never asked her to do, but she just does it out of the goodness of...

- Danielle M.

Sandra L.

5.0

Sandra is the absolute best! I hired her to care for my elderly parents while away to see other family during the holidays. While away, my mother got sick and Sandra went above and beyond to care for her. In addition to being so incredibly competent, she is kind and wonderful. Both my parents...

- Care member

Valerie D.

5.0

Valerie is a really good cna she took excellent care if my mom . She’s professional, responsible, and reliable. If you are looking for cna send her a message

- Care member

Robin S.

5.0

We hired Robin to care for our three young boys for the evening. She was very calm and friendly and they took to her immediately. I felt 100% confident she was capable of looking after them. I'd definitely hire her again!

- Natasha H.

Cheryl A.

5.0

Interviewed with her very sweet and caring seems 100 percent professional. My family situation changed but has it not I would definitely recommend her!

- Cathy D.

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