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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

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Reyna S.


Tampa, FL

$18/hr10 yrs exp

San Diego High

4.9

(7)

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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, dementia, personal care, home modification, respite care & more
Skills:

Wound Care

CNA

CPR

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.

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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: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Irene was great with my daughter. She was patient and fun. She spent time with my daughter and made sure she never felt alone. We do not often go out before we were not comfortable but Irene has been a game changer. We will be using her to watch our daughter again...

Renee R.

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

Special Needs Care

Early Education

CPR

5.0
"We hired Lindsey and she instantly became family. Our girls absolutely adored her. She was extremely attentive to our girls' every need. She is the next best thing to being there yourself. We never had a worry when Lindsey was babysitting and knew our girls were in...

Heather P.

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Lorraine F.


Oldsmar, FL

$13-20/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: Carpooling, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

Early Education

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: Dementia, live-in home care, visiting nurse, personal care, home modification
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: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel
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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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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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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

CPR

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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Maryann A.


Tampa, FL

$20/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: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
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.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

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: Light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

CPR

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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: Errands, meal prep, light cleaning
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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Caitlin C.


Holiday, FL

$20-35/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver With 10+ Years Experience

I have been in the caregiving and special needs support field for over 10 years. I have experience with all age groups, many ability levels, and various settings, ranging from private to clinical. I am passionate about neurodiversity inclusion.
Caitlin can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Faith H.


Palm Harbor, FL

$18/hr2 yrs exp

Committed, Caring, Fun:)

As a nanny/sitter, I strive to guide, teach, amuse, and above all protect the children. As a certified CNA I am more than comfortable taking care of people including the sick and those with special needs. I am willing to do light housekeeping which includes helping children clean their rooms, clean play areas, do some laundry,...
Faith can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

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Meaghan D.


Holiday, FL

$15-20/hr5 yrs exp

I have worked as a certified nurse assistant for 5 years in both nursing homes and through home health agencies. I have dealt with senior citizens with many different types of illnesses and disorders. I am looking for a part time job 10-12 hours a day for two days a week
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Reyna S.


Tampa, FL

$14-20/hr10 yrs exp

Child Care Provider.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi. I have many years of experience as a caregiver. My specialty is in geriatrics, but have also worked with children with disabilities. I've raised 2 children of my own, one with special needs. I love working with children and their families. I believe in being kind, loving and professional at all times... I have 30hrs. of...
Reyna can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CNA

CPR

First Aid

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Tarpon Springs, FL

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.

Caitlin C.

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.

Lindsey G.

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.

Stephanie F.

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 anyone looking for a date night!...

- Jeffrey H.

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