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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Tarpon Springs, FL
The average posted rate is $18/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 7 years
Special needs caregivers in Tarpon Springs, FL
5.0
(1)
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...
Care member
I am a college educated mother of 4, former elementary special education and middle school teacher, tutor and caregiver. I have a lot of love and experience to give.
I have worked in the school system for the last 12 years. Mostly at the elementary level. Enjoyed the children and they seemed to like me. Worked with a young adult with Down syndrome. We would go out in the community twice a week. Enjoy playing and talking about sports.
I'd describe my personality as fun loving, outgoing.
In...
I have over 10 years experience working with children and adults of all ages. I have provided educational and social services in a variety of settings ranging from the classroom to the community. I enjoy seeing the students experience new things and strive to reach their highest potential.
Joanne M.
Tarpon Springs, FL
$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
I have been a nurse for 47 years and now retired
My career has span from pediatrics through geriatrics.
I have worked the ER, burn unit, geriatrics, hospice care(also certified Hospice Doula)
Epilepsy Foundation, UCP foundation, Humphrey Pre-school which was for developmentally disabled and autistic children
I love what I do and...
I have worked as a babysitter for the past 4 years. I also worked as a birthday party entertainer, where I dressed up as various princesses and had fun with children of all ages as well as those with special needs:)
Julia can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Mackenzie S.
Tarpon Springs, FL
$20-25/hr • 4 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a college graduate majoring in political science and I hope to impact the education system later in my career. In high school, I took 4 years of early childhood education classes in which I worked with 3-4-year-old's as well as special needs children. I am CPR and First Aid certified as well as vaccinated against Covid-19....
Mackenzie can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
Maria A.
Tarpon Springs, FL
$15/hr • 10 yrs exp
I have 4 years of experience running my own daycare. I have also 17 years supervising and helping care for special needs clients. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Carpooling. I have experience with teaching and training but I also am pretty good at cooking and cleaning. I have helped take care of my own grandchildren who...
Maria can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
Marilyn H.
Clearwater, FL
$15-20/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I have worked with children from the last school year with Cobb County schools. Worked with all ages from K1-6; and middle school as well as high school. Worked with Special Needs children and helping transport them back and forth to school. I raised 6 children of my own; and have helped with 9 grandsons also. I CPR First Aid...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
" My family needed help for after school care. I have two children in two different schools, she picks them both up from school and brings them home. There is typically an hour between pickup times, during which she was kind enough to help with light cleaning...
Allie Y.
5.0
(5)
Experienced mom, grandma, cook, not your typical grandma. Excellent references. Taken care of all age children. Patient, loving, firm, professional, english speaking, kind woman who raised 3 exceptional human beings. Grandma to 5 sweeties.
Cared for my Mom until she passed 6years ago. Excellent cook and organized helper/...
Judith can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Judy is such a delight to be around, and she is an amazing cook too! Our house was always happiest with her help. Dependable and trustworthy."
S D.
5.0
(2)
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
Medical Equipment Experience
Home Health Aide
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.
3.8
(5)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I'm fully vaccinated! I have over 20 years of experience taking care of and educating children and adults. I have extensive experience with special needs children.
Desiree can also help with: Travel, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Desi is a great child care provider AND home helper. She understands helping without having to be asked!"
Eric S.
Claire S.
Odessa, FL
$20-28/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Claire and I've been a professional nanny for over 5 years now. I have taken early childhood classes, I am CPR Certified, First Aid Certificated, and I also have taken safe sleep and car seat safety classes. I have worked in the daycare setting in the toddler room as well as being a nanny for multiple families. I...
Claire can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"She fits right into our family! She worked with my special needs son and was great last summer! She would make sure he was always on track and kept him busy all day, which can be hard as he gets bored in five minutes with activities. She would always make sure he...
Laura K.
Rosa R.
Tampa, FL
$20/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
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: Carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Very sweet girl, my kids enjoy having her. She's always been on time and her rates are reasonable. "
Care member
5.0
(1)
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, respite care, live-in home care, personal care, hospice services, dementia & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
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
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi - My name is Kaylee and I recently finished my AA degree here in Florida while playing on a volleyball scholarship. During the time of playing volleyball, I coached ages 11-13-year-olds. I have nanny experience and absolutely love kids, I hope to be able to connect with your family. I am currently enrolled in my Bachelors...
Kaylee can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Kaylee was such a pleasure to have before we moved! She watched my twins, J. and C., from ages 8 months to 2.5 years and came in eager to work every single day with a smile on her face. If I could have taken her with our family to our new location, I absolutely...
Carrie H.
5.0
(3)
I hold a Bachelor Degree in elementary teaching & children with special educational needs and I am professionally trained in this area. During my higher education I came across different types of practices with handicapped children and those with learning difficulties. My degree course has provided me working environment in...
Judy R.
New Port Richey, FL
$32/hr • 10 yrs exp
Licensed Practical Nurse Special Needs Or Otherwise -Pediatric
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been a Licensed Practical Nurse for almost 40 Years. We have recently moved to Trinity I have the past 15 plus years have done pediatric home care and have taken the child to school full time days where I maintained all aspects of her care including medically and educationally. My experience includes GT tubes- mickey...
5.0
"Amazing find!! Perfect fit for my family."
Elizabeth B.
Lorraine F.
Oldsmar, FL
$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
3.0
(8)
Hired by 11 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, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Lorraine has been caring for my 2 children for two years in the mornings. She is extremely punctual and dependable. As a high school teacher, it is important that I be on time even though the hours are very early. Lorraine has never been late. She is calm under...
Lori B.
5.0
(2)
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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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Tarpon Springs, FL
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
Marilyn H.
5.0
My family needed help for after school care. I have two children in two different schools, she picks them both up from school and brings them home. There is typically an hour between pickup times, during which she was kind enough to help with light cleaning jobs around the house. It was so...
- Allie Y.
Judith C.
5.0
Judy is such a delight to be around, and she is an amazing cook too! Our house was always happiest with her help. Dependable and trustworthy.
- S D.
Marilyn H.
5.0
Marilyn is very punctual and always reliable. She is very personable and is a willing helper who does whatever is asked of her.
- Mary Ellen F.
Desiree W.
4.0
Desi worked for me as a mother's helper for about 2.5 months. Her strong points were cleaning, cooking and being silly with my toddler. She loves having a list of things to do and would always complete each task, documenting everything in detail. She is very social and outgoing. She was also very...
- Anastasia B.
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