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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 $18/hr as of December 2024

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 7 years

Special needs caregivers in Tavares, FL

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Lindsey M.


Wildwood, FL

$22-50/hr10 yrs exp

My Caring Superpower Is Patience!

5.0

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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...
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Hayleigh R.


Groveland, FL

$11-20/hr3 yrs exp

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I am an outgoing, friendly, and very caring caretaker. I love spending my free time with my friends and family! I started babysitting for my younger twin brothers, as they got older I started babysitting for other families as well, and in January of 2021 I got the opportunity to become nanny/ house manager for an amazing family...
Hayleigh can also help with: Travel, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"HAYLEIGH assisted with early mornings for my son. She would take him to school and also occasionally pick him up from school as needed. She is super friendly and very kind. I instantly felt at ease with her and trusted her to drive my son to school. She was...

Sarah B.

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Barbara G.


Orlando, FL

$13-18/hr10 yrs exp

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.
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Kathy A.


Groveland, FL

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Senior & Special Needs Caretaker

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!
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Christina C.


Longwood, FL

$20-35/hr10 yrs exp

Dedicated And Caring Nanny, Babysitter & Tutor

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

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Hire Christina. She is phenomenal. Our daughter (who was 1 when we met Christina) loves her and took to her instantly. She even included Christina, after months of not seeing her, anytime we'd talk about "our family." She's a natural with little ones - so caring,...

Lindsey G.

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Synthia D.


The Villages, FL

$18-28/hr10 yrs exp

Excellent Service/ Care Provider

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
"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...

Tawnya W.

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Tasha M.


Orlando, FL

$15-25/hr8 yrs exp

Special Care

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...
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Katherine T.


Longwood, FL

$27-50/hr10 yrs exp

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.

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Marilyn F.


Apopka, FL

$20-36/hr10 yrs exp

Career Nanny Available Part-Time And Occasional Care-Giving

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: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Marilyn is super fun and energetic. She’s attentive to kids’ needs and is able to diffuse stressful situations easily. She’s like a “kid magnetic”. All the kids around her flock to her. She’s gentle and loving, but able to handle disputes between siblings well....

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Maria A.


Clermont, FL

$30/hr10 yrs exp

I Love My Care Giver Job.

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: Dementia, light cleaning, meal prep, errands
Skills:

Home Health Aide

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Brooke E.


Eustis, FL

$15-25/hr4 yrs exp

Childcare Experience

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: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Kendra G.


Clermont, FL

$13/hr1 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: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

CNA

CPR

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Synthia D.


The Villages, FL

$16-20/hr10 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: Respite care, dementia, live-in home care, personal care
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

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Greg K.


Ocoee, FL

$18-50/hr15 yrs exp

Professional Responsible, And Dependable HHA/CNA

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: Hospice services, light cleaning, mobility assistance, meal prep
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CPR

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Shanee T.


Apopka, FL

$10-20/hr8 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...
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Tina C.


Groveland, FL

$5-10/hr10 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.
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Charlene R.


Orlando, FL

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

CNA,med Tech, Restorative Aide

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.
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Deena K.


The Villages, FL

$20-40/hr10 yrs exp

Have Fun While Living Up To Your Potential

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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Valentina P.


Longwood, FL

$15-20/hr1 yrs exp

Kind And Patience Babysitter Available

Working with special children and adults is something that I hold close to my heart. I have been involved in an organization for disabled people for over 2 years already and it has been one of the best experience in my life. I'm a caring person with good principles and values, who loves working with children.
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Kali B.


Ocoee, FL

$17-20/hr

Respite Caregiver

Hello! My name is River. I'm 24 years old and I am a student at Ball State University working towards my bachelor's. I am looking for part time work to supplement my income. I have experience working with adults with special needs and developmental delays. I'm CPR/First aid certified. I believe I would be a good fit for anyone...
Kali can also help with: Light cleaning, respite care, errands, meal prep

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Tavares, FL

Hayleigh R.

5.0

HAYLEIGH assisted with early mornings for my son. She would take him to school and also occasionally pick him up from school as needed. She is super friendly and very kind. I instantly felt at ease with her and trusted her to drive my son to school. She was excellent at communicating which is so...

- Sarah B.

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.

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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