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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Tavares, 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 Tavares, FL
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! Thank you for your consideration in my bio in caring for your loved ones. As a mother of two teenagers, in addition to being a long-time nanny and a school teacher, I pride myself on being a very loving, motherly, patient person.
I love taking care of my family, cooking three meals a day, keeping the house tidy, and...
Barbara G.
Orlando, FL
$13-18/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Several years of caring experience in nursing homes, through agencies or private cases CPR/First aid references available on request.
5.0
(1)
Hello! I am a qualified & certified health care provider with recent references. Qualified health & wellness provider, compassionate & caring. I love seniors & pets & all humanity. Highly qualified caretaker. It would be a privilege to interview with you. Thank you!
5.0
(3)
Hi! I am a reliable and patient person with more than 15 years of experience in caring for children, from infants to teenagers. I have about 4 years experience as a nanny, and I have a lot of experience in tutoring children in my care. I have a Masters in Education, so if your children need help in school I am qualified to...
Christina can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Christina is very punctual. She follows all directions for bedtimes routines, meals, etc. The kids always enjoyed the time they spent with her."
Katie C.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been caring for children for close to 30 years. I have always loved children. I grew up babysitting from age 11 and have always loved being around children. I love helping them learn and explore their creative side through arts and crafts, drawing, etc. I really enjoy getting them outside and keeping them active as I feel...
Abbie can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"We had a great experience with Abbie. My boys loved her and we look forward to seeing her again. She has great communication skills, is considerate, compassionate, and connects well with children. Two enthusiastic thumbs up!"
Care member
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have worked for special needs clients, seniors and children. I have a warm balanced personality aiming to effectively fill the overall needs of the individuals and/or families I choose to provide care for. I proactively accomplish this by utilizing my creative nature, along with my broad experience and education to deliver top...
5.0
"Synthia has been wonderful for my mom. She is very patient and attentive to my mother's needs. You can tell she has been well trained to work with handicapped individuals and she does an awesome job!! We love her!"
Marian S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am trained in Emergency Medical procedures including CPR and first aid. For the past two years, I have worked full time with a quadriplegic adult with spinal cord injury. Total, I have 10 years of experience providing quality home care. My work experience includes children and adults with dementia, seizures, Autism, spinal...
Katherine T.
Longwood, FL
$27-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hello, I live in Longwood area with my family for 19 years. I have past work experience in Daycare settings and experienced with children of all ages/ children on spectrum levels. My background work experience is a Certified Nurses Assistant/Home Health Aide for Private Care. For the last few years I provided Home Health Care...
5.0
"I work from home, but my work takes me out of town often. I've used Katherine many times over the years for various reasons. (Pet care, Housekeeping, shopping, etc.) Awhile ago I blew out my back and was laid up for a short period. The burden of daily chores was...
John K.
Marilyn F.
Apopka, FL
$25-36/hr • 10 yrs exp
Career Nanny Available Part-Time And Occasional Care-Giving
5.0
(20)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have had two babies myself. And I've been employed by three different families to take care of their newborns.
I am a sweet , kind, energetic, positive, flexible, can do, punctual Nanny. Available part time, seeking a loving , stable family to become a major part of a team.. Most recently, I have been the primary caregiver for...
Marilyn can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Mickey is a caring, and patient sitter who consistently provides excellent care for children. "
Care member
I work for the care of people with special needs, healthy or sick., I have experience in Parkinson's dementia (Alzheimerousness, schizophrenia anxiety, depression, after surgery etc.) I love being able to help, I am also a stylist., I can also do music therapy because I play guitar and sing, if you decide that I help you I will...
Maria can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, dementia, meal prep
Skills:
Home Health Aide
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Plenty of experience, working with children, especially special-needs and love to create a thriving environment for a little ones
Brooke can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Kendra G.
Clermont, FL
$13/hr • 1 yrs exp
1.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have been babysitting since I was 13 I love working with children.
I am CPR certified and a CNA I have worked with special needs as well. I am fun and outgoing and clean and organized.
I would love to help your family in anyway possible!
Kendra can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:
CNA
CPR
Madeline P.
Apopka, FL
$18-50/hr • 4 yrs exp
Hellooo my name is Madeline and I can't wait to meet you! I started my childcare journey in 2021 when I worked as an early learning educator at a church for about 2 years! Late 2022, a wonderful family reached out and I've been their nanny ever since!! I have experience with all ages from newborn to teen, and I've also worked...
Madeline can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Synthia D.
The Villages, FL
$16-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Please Check My Special Needs Profile For More Detailed Information
I have enjoyed providing top level care for my senior clients. I am a certified Direct Support Professional, with CPR/First Aid, Specializing in Dementia and Behavioral health. Please visit my special care needs profile where I have listed detailed information of my skills, education and experience.
Synthia can also help with: Live-in home care, personal care, respite care, dementia
Skills:
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
Home Health Aide
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
My childcare journey began when I was young, driven by a passion for improving lives. I started in a daycare, caring for up to six 1-year-olds, managing everything from diaper changes to nap time. I hold an AS in Pre-Nursing and a BS in Integrated Studies, focusing on healthcare and psychology. In 2021, I became a full-time...
Victoria can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
Hi my name is Greg, I'm a HHA/CNA and I've been taking care of people for 10+ years. In those years I've worked with people with special needs, in an assisted living facility and now I'm working in hospice care. I am a patient and caring person and take my time working with my patients. Some of the skills I have learned and done...
Greg can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, hospice services, mobility assistance
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CPR
Tina C.
Groveland, FL
$13/hr • 10 yrs exp
I have over 25 years of experience working with people with special needs in homes and hospitals.
I love to give care to people with needs.
Shanee T.
Apopka, FL
$13-20/hr • 8 yrs exp
I worked for a middle school for seven years in the special needs room. I am very familiar with feeding tubes, bathing, dressing, positioning, lifting, exercise, etc. I am also a home health aide. I am certified in CPR and First Aid and have also worked with Alzheimer's, bipolar and COPD. I love working with the elderly and...
Over 30 years experience in the medical field CNA, 7 years medication tech, restorative aide 10 years over 15 years experience with art's and crafts with children and adults over 10 years experience in group homes and assisted living. over 10 years of companion care experience.
Hi! I moved to the South a few years ago from New Jersey to be closer to my family (I moved to the Villages a couple of months ago). I spent many years working for an agency that provides community residential support to seniors and individuals with intellectual disabilities. I started out as a direct care worker and was...
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Tavares, FL
Christina C.
5.0
Christina is a warm, loving, and fun babysitter. She has watched our children for years, since they were infants, and all three of my children love her. She is extremely professional and dependable, and a pleasure to be around. I have always felt completely comfortable leaving my children with her....
- Stephanie V.
Abbie H.
5.0
Abbie was fantastic. My pup needed some special care while I was out of town and I couldn’t have asked for a better person. She was very caring and loving toward him and he loved her. I was definitely nervous leaving my pup but she took every precaution and communicated with me regularly to put my...
- Care member
Synthia D.
5.0
I have an adult special needs brother that lives with us. He's 45, but 7ish mentally and nonverbal. I can't say enough good about Synthia. I hired her to be a friend/mentor to my brother so he would have some autonomy in his life provide him with a fun, social outlet. She takes him on outings a...
- Tawnya W.
Katherine T.
5.0
I work from home, but my work takes me out of town often. I've used Katherine many times over the years for various reasons. (Pet care, Housekeeping, shopping, etc.) Awhile ago I blew out my back and was laid up for a short period. The burden of daily chores was lifted as I was able to depend on...
- John K.
Marilyn F.
5.0
Mickey is a caring, and patient sitter who consistently provides excellent care for children.
- Care member
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