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Sydney F.


Satellite Beach, FL

$13-20/hr

Part Time Special Needs Caregiver

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I am a 23-year-old graduate student who has had a lot of experience working with children with special needs. I am currently looking for part time work. I am currently in an online graduate program at Arizona State University. I previously worked as an in home behavior therapist for children with Autism for about 8 months...
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Tracy G.


Satellite Beach, FL

$14-19/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Caregiver

My name is Tracy G. I am a 53-year-old mom of 2 adult children. I worked as an Instructional Assistant with students with special needs in elementary, middle, high school and young adults in the public school system for 15 years. I found that working with these amazing students was my calling! I learned so much from the...
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Michele C.


Satellite Beach, FL

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Kind Trustworthy Retired Teacher

I am a newly retired 49 yr old retired special Ed teacher. Mom of 2 daughters. One is a freshman at UCF, the younger is a first grader. I have vast experience with special needs caregiving as a teacher of over 26 years, including feeding, bathing, seizure disorders, cognitive disabilities, behavioral intervention, etc. I also...
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Tracy G.


Satellite Beach, FL

$13-17/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Sitter

Hi. My name is Tracy. I am 53 years old and have raised 2 boys. I worked for Brevard schools as an assistant with special needs students for 15 years and found that is where my passion lies! Prior to that I earned my early childcare and director certification and worked as both director and teacher in a preschool. I am looking...
Tracy can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

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Jacqueline B.


Satellite Beach, FL

$18/hr10 yrs exp

Law Enforcement Officer

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'm a retired law enforcement officer of 25 years. I served for 14 years. I worked with and taught preschool to adults ages, from Special Needs to Traditional. I'm a Rad Kids certified instructor. I coached soccer, Nasp Archery, and taught defensive driving. My schedule is pretty flexible, too.
Jacqueline can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

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Michele C.


Satellite Beach, FL

$25-30/hr

Trustworthy Kind Retired Teacher

Hi I am a 49-year-old retired special needs teacher. Still trying to make ends meet as I have a freshman in college and a 1st grader with autism. I am fortunate to have both of my grandmothers still in my life they are both in their 90s. I spent about 6 months caring for my maternal grandmother for 5 hours daily however, she is...
Michele can also help with: Transportation, meal prep, light cleaning, errands
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Michelle S.


Melbourne, FL

$20-50/hr10 yrs exp

A Little About Me

4.6

(11)

Hired by 15 families in your neighborhood

Experience with children around different countries. Trustful, honest, hard working and reliable. College degree, CPR trained, clean background check, ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis) knowledge and very experienced with childrem with special needs. COVID vaccinated.
Michelle can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Michelle was wonderful with my son, she played games with him and made colorful drawings of rocket ships. I intend to use Michelle again in the near future!"

Lydia R.

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Jessica M.


Melbourne, FL

$20/hr8 yrs exp

Special Needs

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello my name is Jessica. I am a retired Special Education teacher. My certifications include a Bachelor's in Elementary Education, certification in Special Education, CDA certification in Early Childhood Education. On top of this, I have my American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification and American Red Cross...
5.0
"She works really well with my girls and they enjoy having her around :) . They both have special needs and she is always eager to learn what things to do to help them best."

Bethany F.

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Anne P.


Indialantic, FL

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have a 19-year-old son who falls somewhere on the autism spectrum and another son, now 21 years of age, who has severe attention deficit disorder. We raised our boys in a School system where challenges presented themselves daily both academically as well as socially. I am well versed on the demands of raising a special needs...
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Casey H.


Melbourne, FL

$15-30/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hey y'all! I'm Casey! I just welcomed my first baby boy into the world at the end of January! For the last 3 years I have worked for the School District of Indian River County as an Registered Behavioral therapist (1 year) and an ESE Teacher (the last 2 years). I hold a bachelors degree in Sociology with a minor in education. I...
Casey can also help with: Travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"Casey has cared for our 4 now 5 year-old daughter since January 2017. She took care of her daily for 5 hrs after school. She picked her up from 1/2 day pre-K daily. Having had several sitters/nannies over the years with many out of state moves I feel I have a very...

Monica C.

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Ashley K.


Melbourne, FL

$15-25/hr6 yrs exp

Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hey there! My name is Ashley and I have been a caregiver for seven years. I have worked with people of all ages, from developmental and intellectual disabilities to caring for the elderly with Alzheimer's and dementia, to most recently, spinal cord injury. I take pride in my upbeat positive and outgoing personality as well as my...
5.0
"We hired Ashley last minute , she was good at communicating with us and helping watch or 2 1/2 year old daughter . Our daughter doesn't like many people but took a liking to Ashley very quickly not even a whine or cry when we left! She did an awesome job and even...

Jose L.

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Stacey A.


Melbourne, FL

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Highly Experienced Trained Child Care Provider

3.7

(3)

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Very experienced empty nest mom of 3 now young adults w/ASD. Experienced & trained to work w/special needs, medical fragile, special diets, allergies, OT & Speech Therapy, ABA, CBT. Can help w/light cooking & cleaning, grocery shopping, laundry, cleaning, home school, crafts, play games, etc. Decades of experience working as...
Stacey can also help with: Travel, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Stacey is amazing with children. She cared for my three young boys from the age of infant twins and a two year old older toddler brother. She read to them, made healthy meals and snacks and even helped potty train all of them. She took them on community outings...

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Kelley W.


Merritt Island, FL

$19/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time Fun Loving Nanny

Hired by 19 families in your neighborhood

Hello I'm 55I've been happily employed the last 11yrs as a private nanny in Indiana & Florida. Helping family's full time, overnights , & with date nights . I really enjoy doing arts & crafts , games, puzzles , science experiments, cooking , reading, outside activities, as well finding fun things to do/ explore in the community...
Kelley can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

5.0
"Kelley has been amazing- she is the first person outside of our families that we’ve had watch our son and we could not have ended up with anyone better. I work from home so I get to overhear them playing as I work and it has been such a relief to know that he is...

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Whitney S.


Melbourne, FL

$25-31/hr5 yrs exp

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I have a lot of experience babysitting, mentoring, and group teaching children of all ages! I also have babysat, and assisted several individuals who have special needs. I am willing to provide a background check and references! I am located in Melbourne near EFSC.
Whitney can also help with: Travel
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Whitney was absolutely great! She arrived on time and jumped right in to playing with out daughters. She was also great with our 3 dogs and cat. Everyone felt at home with her and the kids loved playing with her. we can't wait to have her babysit again and possibly...

Chelsea B.

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Jessica M.


Melbourne, FL

$20/hr20 yrs exp

Caring Professional

I'm an experienced and compassionate childcare provider with a passion for helping children learn, grow, and thrive. My 20 years of experience and education in early childhood development have equipped me with the skills and knowledge necessary to provide a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for your child. As a...
Jessica can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

5.0
"Helped with extra work around the house "

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Stacey A.


Melbourne, FL

$25-40/hr10 yrs exp

Special Education Advocate / Paralegal / Mom

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a empty nester mom of 3 ASD young adults. Certified Special education advocate / paralegal through University of San Diego School of Law. I am trained but not certified in OT, ABA, CBT, SLP as well as special diets. Happy to help with homework, home school work, planning, organizing, social skills, field trips, cooking,...
5.0
"Stacey was a lifesaver for us. She worked with our son and tutored him through his entire year in all of his subjects. She was able to help him with his organizational skills and with his study habits. I am so grateful for Stacey's help and involvement in our...

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Heyy, My name is Jada . I am 20 years old. Im a responsible, patient & caring individual that has 4 years of experience in a professional childcare setting & plenty of experience as an in the house babysitter starting off with Newborns. Im a former preschool teacher of an infant/toddler classroom, but also have experience with...
Jada can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

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Adriana L.


Melbourne, FL

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Hi! My name is Adriana :) I am looking for a side hustle. My schedule is extremely flexible and I willing to provide transportation. I have an extensive background working with children from babysitting to being a registered behavior technician (for 7 years) and teaching. I love kids of all ages and am extremely patient. I would...
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Jaslyn M.


Melbourne, FL

$16-21/hr2 yrs exp

About Me

I started babysitting when I was 15 and have a lot of experience with kids ages 1 year to 12 years old. I have cared for up to 3 kids for families. My brother is special needs and I have always advocated for him so have no problem taking on a job to babysit a special needs child! I can provide travel if needed, take the kids out...
Jaslyn can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Satellite Beach, FL

Michelle S.

5.0

Michelle was great with our kids. Great communication and always punctual. Would hire again!

- Care member

Jessica M.

5.0

She works really well with my girls and they enjoy having her around :) . They both have special needs and she is always eager to learn what things to do to help them best.

- Bethany F.

Casey H.

5.0

Casey has cared for our 4 now 5 year-old daughter since January 2017. She took care of her daily for 5 hrs after school. She picked her up from 1/2 day pre-K daily. Having had several sitters/nannies over the years with many out of state moves I feel I have a very good feel for what to expect. Casey...

- Monica C.

Ashley K.

5.0

We hired Ashley last minute , she was good at communicating with us and helping watch or 2 1/2 year old daughter . Our daughter doesn't like many people but took a liking to Ashley very quickly not even a whine or cry when we left! She did an awesome job and even did some dishes we didn't even ask...

- Jose L.

Stacey A.

5.0

Stacey is amazing with children. She cared for my three young boys from the age of infant twins and a two year old older toddler brother. She read to them, made healthy meals and snacks and even helped potty train all of them. She took them on community outings often to parks, beaches, libraries,...

- Care member

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