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

60 special needs caregivers are listed in Tavares, FL

The average posted rate is $16/hr as of April 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years

Special needs caregivers in Tavares, FL

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Mary Jo M.


Tavares, FL

$13-22/hr5 yrs exp

Special Needs Close To My Heart

3.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a mature adult with a many years as a professional nutritionist. I am AED, CPR and first aid certified. I hold background/fingerprint clearance from Lake County. I am caring, loving and a Conscientious worker with old school work ethic. I look forward to caring for your loved one.
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Megan C.


Tavares, FL

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Former Special Education Teacher

I am a retired special education teacher. I have experience with children from preschool through high school. I love being able to address and meet children's needs. I worked with many elementary children in an ASD classroom. I have alot of energy and babysit for my 5 and 7-year-old granddaughters frequently. I welcome the...
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Ashley D.


Tavares, FL

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Afterschool/date Night/weekend Caregiver

I love working with children. I have had a lot of experience when it comes to caring for children. I have babysat for numerous families. The most recent family I babysat for was for 6 years. I have also worked at a camp for children with special needs and I have worked at a daycare with infants, toddlers, and preschool aged...
Ashley can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

It will be a real pleasure to help you. I have worked with people with special needs, dementia, bipolar disorders and different medical conditions. I have experience in caregiver: bathing, grooming, food prep, laundry and helping dressing, light housekeeping, companionship, emotional support, mobility, remember medications and...
Yahaira can also help with: Hospice services, companionship, dementia, errands, light cleaning, live-in home care & more
Skills:

CPR

Home Health Aide

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Kailyn G.


Mount Dora, FL

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Occasional Babysitter

Hired by 21 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Kailyn. I have been babysitting children for over 12 years, and previously ran my own childcare business through college. I am now 25 years old, graduated from college, and working in the professional world! I am looking to return to my love for children to help with first time homeowner expenses! I am...
Kailyn can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Communication was great and Kailyn was easy to work with and reliable. We anticipate we will hire her frequently. "

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Lisa F.


Mount Dora, FL

$18-20/hr10 yrs exp

I am a Registered Nurse with NICU pediatric and mother baby experience. As motivated and organized individual I pay attention to detail and the ability to identify problems and resolve them quickly and efficiently while remaining dedicated to delivering compassionate care. I am a mother to two boys. I also have experience with...
Lisa can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Lisa is so caring and genuine with my son. She is a great communicator and we always call her if we need someone! "

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Tate R.


Grand Island, FL

$18-26/hr10 yrs exp

Passionate And Experienced Sitter/nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I've been working with kids for the past 10 years and really enjoy getting to know the whole family! I am very flexible and respectful of parent's rules and expectations. I have plenty of experience cooking and household tasks. Huge pet lover. I enjoy coming up with new activities, as well as learning from the children. I grew...
Tate can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Tate provided amazing care for our daughter and exceeded all our expectations. She is a dependable, friendly, patient and nurturing caregiver. Very tentative and always anticipated our daughters needs with feedings, playtime, health and diaper changes. Our daughter...

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Trinity C.


Zellwood, FL

$15-16/hr7 yrs exp

Fun And Experienced Nanny!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi there! My name is Trinity and I am 22 years old. I have been working with children for the past 9 years but professionally babysitting for 7 years. I also have childcare experience working as a Site Director at a before and after school program at an elementary school as well as a daycare teacher! I have experience working...
Trinity can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"When it comes to caring for kids, Trinity is amazing at it. She’s very loving, responsible, trustworthy, patient, etc.. Not only that but the kids love her! I don’t have any kids of my own but I’ve witnessed it first hand how she handles kids and it’s honestly...

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'm a creative and friendly childcare provider with 3 years of experience supporting families. My priority is to provide a safe and reliable childcare option for families in need. I'm very comfortable enforcing household rules and communicating with parents about their child's day or any issues that arise, following their...
Erica can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Kendra S.


Eustis, FL

$20-50/hr5 yrs exp

I started working with kids 5 years ago, I started off by working at a swim school teaching kids how to swim from ages 1-12. I also have got a lot of experience with kids with special needs through this job. I have experience bringing kids to and from school, making meals, and house cleaning. In my spare time, I like to spend...
Skills:

CPR

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Lisa F.


Mount Dora, FL

$15-30/hr10 yrs exp

am a Registered Nurse with NICU pediatric and mother baby experience. As motivated and organized individual I pay attention to detail and the ability to identify problems and resolve them quickly and efficiently while remaining dedicated to delivering compassionate care. I am a mother to two boys. I have recently made the...
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Becky B.


Clermont, FL

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Active, Young Professional With 10+ Years Experience Working With Kids

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Becky and I am 24 years old and have over 10+ years working with children of all ages. I have been employed by school district's, YMCA's, day care centers, and private babysitting. I am very active, friendly and passionate person. I love the outdoors such as biking, swimming and working out. I have a CPI...
Becky can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Sharon S.


Mount Dora, FL

$16-21/hr1 yrs exp

Helper

I have personal hands on experience. My oldest is High functioning autism and have had to learn the hard way. I have seen lower functioning and know that no two kids are alike. Patience is key. I had to step back and let others do what I couldn't figure out even though I am a preschool teacher. I learned to pick my battles...
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Alexa V.


Mount Dora, FL

$20-50/hr2 yrs exp

Hello

My name is Alexa, My passion for working with children and my dedication to special education motivate me to always seek the best for each child in my care. I am certified as a **RBT (Registered Behavior Technician)** and am currently a **special education** student in college. My academic background is complemented by training...
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Erica D.


Mount Dora, FL

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Compassionate And Knowledgeable Special Needs Care Giver

I provide compassionate and quality services for your special needs family member in your home. I have experience with a wide array of exceptionalities and have worked with many children and individuals on the Autism Spectrum, those who are nonverbal, who have cognitive impairments, and who have emotional regulation...
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Alexa V.


Mount Dora, FL

$20-50/hr2 yrs exp

Hello

A pleasure that you arrived here, first of all you should know that I had the preparation for the year 2023 in the Florida department of family and children, managing to obtain certificates for hours completed for 08/13/2023. I worked for a while as a teacher and assistant in a private school dedicated to the education and care...
Alexa can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

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Becky B.


Clermont, FL

$15-25/hr

One-to-One Aid

I spent over a year working at an Elementary school for children with Autism. I was trained and certified at this school to handle day to day task with children with Autism. Some duties include potty training, snack time, studying, play time and more! Both of my parents work in special education and it is a field I consider...
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Shanee T.


Apopka, FL

$18-30/hr8 yrs exp

Senior Care

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have worked with Seniors for over 10 years paid. My experiences are helping them with organizing, bathing, eating, in/out of bed, wheelchairs and Dr. appointments. I have worked for OCPS for seven years with special needs students and have grown to love what I do everyday. I'm passionate about my work because if I can help...
Shanee can also help with: Hospice services, companionship, dementia, errands, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

CNA

CPR

Home Health Aide

5.0
"We hired Shanee to provide care for and help our parents - they are 85+ years old Her duties were: - Light housekeeping - Laundry - Transportation (grocery store, medical appointments etc.) - Companionship Shanee is reliable, punctual and always has a...

Raynald M.

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Victoria S.


Clermont, FL

$25/hr10 yrs exp

College Student And Loving Babysitter

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

**Experienced Childcare Provider | RBT | CPR & AED Certified** With years of hands-on childcare experience, I bring a passion for nurturing and engaging children of all ages. I've worked in daycares, been a full-time nanny for toddler twins, and provided ABA therapy as a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) in schools. I...
Victoria can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Victoria was great with our daughter. We were in between daycare so trying out different babysitters and she was amazing. Our 1.5 yr old loves her and always gets excited when she come to watch her. We happened to find a daycare but still use her on evenings and...

Amanda W.

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Renee B.


Lady Lake, FL

$25/hr8 yrs exp

Care Giver

I have many years experience caring for children with and without special needs. Iam very responsible and reliable. I have great references!
Renee can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

CNA

CPR

First Aid

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Tavares, FL

Kailyn G.

5.0

Communication was great and Kailyn was easy to work with and reliable. We anticipate we will hire her frequently.

- Care member

Lisa F.

5.0

Lisa is so caring and genuine with my son. She is a great communicator and we always call her if we need someone!

- Care member

Tate R.

5.0

Tate came and watched my 3-year-old daughter. She did an amazing job! My daughter warmed up to her instantly. Tate was attentive, worked with her in cleaning up right before it was time to go, and my daughter had a great time. I highly recommend Tate for child care!

- Roger B.

Trinity C.

5.0

Trinity is phenomenal! I wish we had met her after we had our first child because we would’ve hired her to be our full time nanny. She has extreme patience with our children, shows that she cares and is very responsible. Our boys absolutely love her!!

- Care member

Shanee T.

5.0

We hired Shanee to provide care for and help our parents - they are 85+ years old Her duties were: - Light housekeeping - Laundry - Transportation (grocery store, medical appointments etc.) - Companionship Shanee is reliable, punctual and always has a positive and friendly attitude. We...

- Raynald M.

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