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Find special needs caregivers in Tarpon Springs, FL that you’ll love

60 special needs caregivers are listed in Tarpon Springs, FL

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

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 9 years

Special needs caregivers in Tarpon Springs, FL

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Judy R.


New Port Richey, FL

$32/hr10 yrs exp

Licensed Practical Nurse Special Needs Or Otherwise -Pediatric

5.0

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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.

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Carlos R.


New Port Richey, FL

$14-20/hr7 yrs exp

About Me

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

For the past several years I have worked with special need kids and adults within a private home setting and in the school system. I have years of experience with Applied Behavioral Analysis ages from 2-14 years of age. I am very passionate about this field. I would love the chance to continue to utilize my skills.
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Lorraine F.


Oldsmar, FL

$15-20/hr10 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: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Ms Lorraine currently cares for my teen daughters in the mornings. She handles all of the transportation to the bus stop and school. My younger daughter said it's like having an extra grandma! She is always on time. She is also very flexible! My husband and I have...

Haley S.

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Kimberly Y.


Safety Harbor, FL

$17-20/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs

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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Reyna S.


Tampa, FL

$18/hr10 yrs exp

San Diego High

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have over 20 yrs. of experience as a healthcare provider. CNA, CPR, and first aid certified. My specialty is in geriatrics, but I've also cared for children with special needs in a hospital setting. Throughout the years I have acquired a vast amount of knowledge and experience in my field. My best asset is the compassionate...
Reyna can also help with: Hospice services, live-in home care, respite care, home modification, dementia, personal care & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

CNA

CPR

5.0
"Reyna cares for my mother who has Alzheimer's disease. She is dependable, trustworthy, and reliable. She is always patient with her and keeps her safe, content and comfortable. I've always felt that my mom has the "BEST" under her care."

Peggy R.

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Irene P.


New Port Richey, FL

$23/hr10 yrs exp

Gifted And Special Needs Mom

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have raised 5 children, 4 gifted girls and one special needs boy. My son had a cardiac condition, a blood disorder, and he was diagnosed with autism when he was 3 years old. By then he had been poked and prodded a million times and he was non-verbal and, thus, very frustrated and angry. It was quite the struggle, but he is now...
Irene can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Irene has been amazing, she's insightful, caring, creative and our children absolutely have a great time with her. She has also been very constructive with my son who has special needs. I believe she truly cares about children and has a lot of experience and...

Robert G.

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Irene P.


New Port Richey, FL

$15-20/hr1 yrs exp

Special Needs Experience

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have an autistic son. He went from nonverbal and aggressive to high functioning. He is 19 now and he has a full time job as a mechanic at Ford. He also had supraventricular tachycardia and a rare blood disorder. I have advocated for and assisted him through numerous procedures and therapies. I'm ready to share my experience...
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Lindsey G.


Holiday, FL

$22/hr10 yrs exp

Responsible, Patient, Fun Babysitter Looking For Full-Time Job

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I'm Lindsey. I grew up in Maine and am now enjoying the Florida heat. I earned my Bachelor's in Child Development from the University of Maine in 2012. I am CPR/First Aid certified and am up to date on vaccines. I am a career nanny. I love kids and feel like I can easily connect with them. My job as a nanny is to keep...
Lindsey can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

Early Education

5.0
"Lindsey was with us a short time before moving to Florida. She was super busy with my three kids, but she was always respectful and polite. She was very reliable and dependable. We wish she didn't have to move. My kids adored her!"

Carrie R.

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Caitlin C.


Holiday, FL

$23-30/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am an experienced caregiver, and I would love to help individuals or families tackle the busyness of life! I have supported many different kinds of people in my career. I do believe it takes a village, not just to raise kids, but to support each other throughout our various stages in life. I think my professional experience...
5.0
"Caitlin is caring for my adult disabled daughter for the second year during our "snowbird" winter. She is conscientious, and caring!"

Barbara F.

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Lorraine F.


Oldsmar, FL

$10-20/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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Stephanie F.


Palm Harbor, FL

$22-25/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny Available

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm Stephanie! I am 25 years old and have been taking care of children since I was 11. I have experience with children of all ages including newborns and teens. I am currently a preschool teacher looking elsewhere. My experience also ranges from full time nannying, working as a preschool teacher, and running the children's...
Stephanie can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Stephanie was very responsive and on-time. She even agreed to meet us and our baby first as it was our first time hiring a baby sitter. With our 4 month old baby, it was obvious she's very knowledgeable, friendly, and caring. Would recommend her highly to...

Jeffrey H.

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Olga S.


New Port Richey, FL

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Live In Caregiver

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I have over 10 years of experience caring for people with special needs, such as seniors, Alzheimer's patients and patients with Parkinson's. I have experience to assist with day-to-day activities, helping with bathing, feeding, dressing, taking medications, shopping, going out, etc. I am neat, clean, well organized, and have a...
Olga can also help with: Home modification, visiting nurse, personal care, dementia, live-in home care
5.0
"You can always count on Olga! She is trustworthy and kind. Olga cared for my mother for over a year as she journeyed through the end stages of Alzheimer's dementia. Olga, being very intelligent and intuitive, was able to navigate my mother and our family through...

Margaret B.

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Daren S.


Holiday, FL

$15/hr10 yrs exp

Baby Sitter For The Masses!!

I have been able to handle five children under eight. I have a special needs niece with Retts. I have experience and remain calm under pressure. I have CPR and basic first aid training. I am a member of CERT - Civilian Emergency Response Team. I know your child will be safe and have fun while you are away. Thanks Daren
Daren can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Daren is first class! He's punctual, professional, friendly, and funny. Hire him with confidence!"

Dawn Z.

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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: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

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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Lori D.


New Port Richey, FL

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Loving Mom/Grammy With Lots Of Patients And Compassion...

Patient, loving and reliable! I have worked in many fields of nursing from hospice to home-care and I also worked in hospitals with oncology, neurology and ortho patients. I also attended 2 years of RN school but due to unforeseen circumstance I was 4 months shy of completion. I'm a mom of 2 older children and I have 5...
5.0
"Lorie cared for me after a extensive back surgery. Lori is friendly and kind. She was always on time and has a very pleasant personality. She is very intuitive about my needs and did everything that was required of her and was always pleasant. She even cared for my...

Debra S.

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Maryann A.


Tampa, FL

$21/hr7 yrs exp

Special Needs

New Parent/Baby Doula Newborn Sleep Doula CNA/HHA Student Grad 2024 (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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Mary-Ann A.


Tampa, FL

$20/hr9 yrs exp

Nanny Homecare Infant -Adult Special Needs And Pet's

Assistant Teacher Supervisor. APD/Special Needs. Baby sitter available. HHA Supervisor. Available: PRN Respite Care Relief. Emergencies. No Shows. Nanny/Sitting Inc.-Inc. Special Needs. Date Night. Mother's Helper. I have been on the Care since they have started. I have a level 2 Background Clearance through Hillsborough...
Mary-Ann can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

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Maryann A.


Tampa, FL

$19-25/hr8 yrs exp

Currently Pediatric Neurologist Psychiatrist EEG Tech Asst.

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: Craft assistance, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

First Aid

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Judith W.


Dunedin, FL

$14-18/hr8 yrs exp

Helping You In Your Life Let's Create Memories

I enjoy the interaction and helping people that need help with life every day challenges. I have a special needs grandson and I enjoy him he has taught us a lot in 25 years, compassion, joy and love. This also applies to helping seniors or others.
Judith can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, meal prep
I've been caring for children for over a decade, and I'm passionate about helping them grow and learn. I've worked with children of all ages, from infants to preteens, and I have experience with a variety of special needs. I'm patient, calm, and friendly, and I always put the child's best interests first. I believe that every...

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Tarpon Springs, FL

Judy R.

5.0

Amazing find!! Perfect fit for my family.

- Elizabeth B.

Lorraine F.

5.0

Ms Lorraine currently cares for my teen daughters in the mornings. She handles all of the transportation to the bus stop and school. My younger daughter said it's like having an extra grandma! She is always on time. She is also very flexible! My husband and I have very unpredictable jobs and she...

- Haley S.

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.

Reyna S.

5.0

Reyna is a very professional, reliable and thorough caregiver- probably the best we have encountered using this site. We felt comfortable knowing that she was taking care of our loved one.

- Sally W.

Irene P.

5.0

Irene has been amazing, she's insightful, caring, creative and our children absolutely have a great time with her. She has also been very constructive with my son who has special needs. I believe she truly cares about children and has a lot of experience and information to share.

- Robert G.

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