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191 special needs caregivers are listed in Tampa, FL

The average posted rate is $18/hr as of January 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years

Special needs caregivers in Tampa, FL

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Ava D.


Tampa, FL

$17-22/hr2 yrs exp

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I like working with kids because it brings makes me happy, children are so full of life and excitement and caring for them is truly a privilege. I started working with kids when I was in middle school, first with ages 10 then later on in high school I spent an hour each day at a preschool where I assisted and cared for children...
Ava can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
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Nathalie G.


Tampa, FL

$20/hr6 yrs exp

Female Caregiver In Tampa FL

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi there, my name is Nathalie! I'm an energetic and bubbly 23-year-old! I graduated from USF in 2023 and work as a Medical Assistant for a local pediatrician. I have worked with children all my life, I'm the oldest sister to five children, and have babysat for families since I was 13. I have also worked and voulnteered at a...
Nathalie can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

CNA

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Claudia H.


Tampa, FL

$20-35/hr10 yrs exp

Full-Time And Part-Time Caregiver

I am responsible and honest person with good references and clean records. Who loves to help people, I am comfortable with pets. I have experience caring for seniors. I have helped them on their special needs. healthy cooking for snacks and meals, I have my own transportation. I
Claudia can also help with: Home modification, personal care, live-in home care, visiting physician
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Quinn B.


Tampa, FL

$15-20/hr1 yrs exp

Hello a little about my experience: I helped care for my cousin with a terminal illness, she had a seizure disorder, and a g-tube. I took care of a child with autism during the summer of 2017. I also took care of a man with special needs. My duties included bathing, feeding, dressing, giving and applying meds, helping with...
Quinn can also help with: Personal care
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Jennifer S.


Tampa, FL

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Senior Caregiver/ Senior Specialty Fitness Trainer

Hi! I am a 17 year, certified fitness trainer, specializing in senior health and wellness with 10 years as a caregiver. However, I do work with all ages and all majority of special needs. I have worked with Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, stroke, aphasia, dementia, as well as many types of physical limitations and post therapy. I've...
Jennifer can also help with: Live-in home care, light cleaning, transportation, home modification, meal prep, errands & more
Skills:

CPR

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Andressa D.


Tampa, FL

$20-25/hr5 yrs exp

I have great experience working with seniors and other special needs populations. I have previously worked in nursing homes and I'm currently doing geriatric care at Morton Plant Hospital.
Andressa can also help with: Live-in home care, meal prep, companionship, light cleaning, errands, hospice services & more
Skills:

CPR

CNA

Wound Care

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Kimberly I.


Tampa, FL

$18-30/hr7 yrs exp

How May I Best Serve You?

I have 7 years of experience. I can help with ADLs, Home Care and Errands/Shopping. I'm a mother of a special needs child and have an abundance of patience! I'm a licensed CNA, medtech, and Hairstylist with courses and certifications in dietary. CPR certified as well. I have worked with patients trached, g-tube dependent, oxygen...
Kimberly can also help with: Personal care, meal prep, light cleaning, errands
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

CNA

Home Health Aide

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Zorabel C.


Tampa, FL

$10-15/hr4 yrs exp

Señora

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'm very compassionate and reliable person, friendly and kind. I have been working in the health field all my life. I was graduated from Medicine School in Venezuela and obtained a doctoral degree in Germany. Since 2016 I worked as caregiver and I love my job. My clients have been adults and seniors with disabilities or special...
Zorabel can also help with: Transportation, respite care, meal prep, light cleaning, errands, dementia & more
Skills:

Licensed Nurse

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Zorabel is an outstanding worker who is compassionate, detailed, trustworthy and a quick learner. My husband is a quadriplegic and Zorabel is able to do his full care. We’ve worked with her for over a year and we highly recommend her. "

Melintha K.

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Elissa B.


Tampa, FL

$20-25/hr1 yrs exp

Patient And Kind Caregiver

With 30 years of experience as a homeschool teacher and mother of six, I bring a unique blend of patience, empathy, and hands-on care to my role as a senior caregiver. I'm dedicated to providing both physical and emotional support, helping with meal preparation, medication reminders, errands, light housekeeping, and companion...
Elissa can also help with: Personal care, errands, meal prep, dementia, light cleaning, respite care & more
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Maryann A.


Tampa, FL

$21/hr7 yrs exp

For Home Adults And Pets

Past experience over the past 20 years has been working and volunteering for families in Tampa Bay for Home Health Care from Pregnancy to Death and Pets including exotics, 1:1 Aide (APD) Special Needs for Hillsborough Middle School. St. Joe's Main Hospital In Tampa as CNA/HHA in the past as well as Hospice and Manor Care nursing...
Maryann can also help with: Errands, meal prep, hospice services, dementia, respite care, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

I typically work with children with special needs. I am willing to working with the senior citizen population performing duties related to transportation, respite care, and meals.
Tiffany can also help with: Respite care, meal prep, errands, light cleaning, transportation

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Meg and I'm a recently retired RN from Nevada. I'm looking to provide care to special needs / mentally ill people. I'm a certified psychiatric RN who has 20 years of experience .
5.0
"Meg helped me with my 20-year old daughter, after she was released from a residential treatment facility. Meg spent time with her regularly, help her to maintain her daily goals, get situated in her apartment, and learn some independent life skills. Meg was...

Laura L.

Marla H.


Tampa, FL

$10-25/hr10 yrs exp

Sweet Mature Lady

3.0

(2)

I am reliable, experienced, CPR/first aid certified. I have 6 years critical care experience. I am seeking to use my 10 plus years as a patient care tech. I can do any medical/non-medical position as a Companion/Helper, in a non-smoking home. I prefer to work daytime hours with senior male/female disabled children with special...
5.0
"She is very kind and willing to help at any cost a great person and a great personality"

Robert B.

Madison W.


Tampa, FL

$24-30/hr8 yrs exp

Loving & Caring Sitter For Children & Animals

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I am 26 and am looking for a full time job. I have been nannying professionally for 9 years now, along with a lifetime of experience. My experience includes a wide variety of ages including infants as well as special needs care. I have a flexible schedule, so I can easily accommodate to most families needs. I can...
Madison can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Madison was wonderful with our two girls. She helped my oldest with remote Kindergarten while teaching my 3 year-old as well. She worked on all of the necessary skills like letter recognition, writings, shapes, etc and came up with fun learning activities as well....

Melissa D.

Laura E.


Tampa, FL

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Laura

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I am 58 years old and have had 10+ jobs since going on care. com 10 years ago. I am the mom to 4 adults. No grandchildren yet. I have worked with children ages newborn to 14 years. Two sets of twins and multiple ages in one family. I have lots of patience and have worked with and raised children with special needs, autism/ downs...
Laura can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

CNA

5.0
"Great babysitter, very nice and great care for our kids, I had unfortunate events that happened personally and couldn't have her continue our services but very highly recommended."

Mauricio G.

Lara C.


Tampa, FL

$19-25/hr1 yrs exp

RBT/ Special Needs Care Giver

As a certified Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) and nanny with hands-on experience providing Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services, I am confident that my skills and dedication will make a positive impact. During my time as an RBT, I have worked closely with children on the autism spectrum and with various developmental...

Felicia W.


Tampa, FL

$17-30/hr10 yrs exp

Quality Care For Your Precious One

If you are in search of someone so passionate about caring for children with disabilities, that they would consider doing it or free. Then look no further. That is how I feel about working with children who have special needs. I am equally looking for the right family, to provide quality care for their precious one. I am a...

Consuelo B.


Tampa, FL

$16-21/hr10 yrs exp

I'm Very Versatile

I have worked with youth with disabilities to elderly clientele. Over 20 years of experience. Working in group homes, to work programs that caters to assist individuals with independent living skills.

Lindsey L.


Tampa, FL

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

My nephew is a special needs child and I have cared for him for the past four years. I have worked with multiple kinds of disabilities. I feel extra-rewarded when I get to touch the lives of these very special kids.

Charlotte K.


Tampa, FL

$17-50/hr3 yrs exp

Here's The Beans

I was a paraprofessional for my first 3 years of college - I also studied special education at the university of Missouri. I didn't end up finishing due to mental health - that opened a whole new world of opportunities and sprinkle my joy outside a corporate world!

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Tampa, FL

Zorabel C.

5.0

Zorabel is an outstanding worker who is compassionate, detailed, trustworthy and a quick learner. My husband is a quadriplegic and Zorabel is able to do his full care. We’ve worked with her for over a year and we highly recommend her.

- Melintha K.

Margaret S.

5.0

Meg helped me with my 20-year old daughter, after she was released from a residential treatment facility. Meg spent time with her regularly, help her to maintain her daily goals, get situated in her apartment, and learn some independent life skills. Meg was always reliable and was great at...

- Laura L.

Marla H.

5.0

She is very kind and willing to help at any cost a great person and a great personality

- Robert B.

Madison W.

5.0

Madison was our nanny - and she is fantastic with kids. We have two boys 2.5 y/o and 1 y/o. She managed their schedules with ease. She is really great with interacting with the boys and playing with them! She comes up with great ideas for developmental friendly activities as well. She loves going...

- Chelsey R.

Laura E.

5.0

We hired Miss Laura to care for our twin boys who were 6 months at the time. We were so impressed with her amazing abilities, calm nature and ability to handle even the boys most difficult and fussy days we hired her full time. She was with us for over a year, everyday she was on-time, and that was...

- Laura B.

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

Average Rating4.4 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in Tampa, FL are rated 4.4 out of 5 stars based on 81 reviews of the 191 listed special needs caregivers.