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

60 special needs caregivers are listed in The Villages, FL

The average posted rate is $17/hr as of February 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 8 years

Special needs caregivers in The Villages, FL

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Synthia D.


The Villages, FL

$18-28/hr10 yrs exp

Excellent Service/ Care Provider

5.0

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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 is a warm hearted, exceptional, beautiful soul. She assisted me after an unexpected illness. She cared not only for me, but also for my family and household. I don't know what we would have done without her. She shopped, cooked, cleaned, organized, and...

Maureen W.

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Pamela S.


The Villages, FL

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Special Needs Caregiver

Hello, My name is Pam and I have a 24-year-old Autistic daughter and a 23-year-old daughter with Epilepsy and mental illness. I can provide help with date nights, getting out or taken a break. I can be flexible on dates and have 20 years experience with disabilities.
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Betsy G.


The Villages, FL

$10-15/hr

Board Certified Behavior Analyst

As a BCBA, I have experience providing behavioral therapy to children with autism ranging from 3 to 13 years old. I have a passion for helping children and adults learn, enjoy life, and find their passions! I hope to be able to provide fun, creative, and supportive care to your family member!
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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...
I am a retired nurse with 22 years of experience in all fields. I have a sister who is 12 years older than me and has Hydrocephalus with seizures, developmental delays, amd Autism, who I have helped my mother take care of my whole life. I have experience with lifts, suctioning, tube feeding, and a multitude of other tasks....
Reliable And Trustworthy Special Needs Provider Do you need help caring for yourself or a loved one after a surgery when you've come home from Rehabilitation? I am retired nurse anesthesiologist, however I still maintain an active registered nurse (RN) license. I'm able to help with medications, care, bathing, physician...
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Tara D.


The Villages, FL

$19-50/hr3 yrs exp

Tara Bio

Hi families! My name is Tara. I am 33 years old with 19 years of childcare experience. I currently live in Michigan and I nanny for 6 beautiful children. I plan to move to Florida in November and I'm in search of a nanny job to start immediately after my move. I am comfortable with newborns, multiple children, and special...
Tara can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, travel, craft assistance

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Jenn and I am retired nurse with over 20 years of experience with infants and children. I am CPR and first aid certified, and love arts and crafts! I have taken care of children as young as newborns through 16 years of age, as well as special needs of all ages. I love Miss Rachel, Bluey, and all things kid...
Jennifer can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Stephanie M.


The Villages, FL

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Career Nanny 10+ Years Experience

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I've worked with kids of all ages and their parents from all walks of life and various cultural backgrounds. I have studied developmental psychology, RIE philosophy, Montessori, Non-Violent Communication and completed the early childhood development classes to teach preschool. I'm skilled at organizing educational activities at...
Stephanie can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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: Live-in home care, respite care, personal care, dementia
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

CPR

Home Health Aide

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Pamela S.


The Villages, FL

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Caregiver

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello, I have been in healthcare all my life. I have experience with dementia, strokes, special needs and many illnesses. I am compassionate and an experienced caregiver. I can do household tasks, Dr. Appointments, travel, grocery shopping, companionship, reorganizing your home, laundry, light house work, etc. I am able to do...
Pamela can also help with: Light cleaning, companionship, dementia, errands, meal prep, personal care & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

Medical Equipment Experience

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Shannon D.


The Villages, FL

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Happy Helper

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have well over 29 years of experience with all kinds of health care needs from children to special needs to seniors. I have worked in hospital settings to group homes and homes. I have Knowledge with many illnesses, some of them are dementia, epilepsy, tbi. I have been trained to work with a lot of medical equipment as well. I...
Shannon can also help with: Companionship, dementia, light cleaning, personal care, meal prep, errands & more
Skills:

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

Wound Care

Sheri R.


The Villages, FL

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Let Me Take Care Of You Or Your Family Like They Are Family.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have worked in a variety of different care-giving positions for over 20 years. I have worked as a nanny, a home health aid, with elderly and with individuals with developmental disabilities. Before moving to Florida, I lived in Pennsylvania and cared for two gentlemen in their 60's in my home. One with developmental...

Dorothy S.


The Villages, FL

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Child Care Sitter

I was a special needs teacher for 35 years and recently retired. I currently do respite for a few families in the Villages.
Dorothy can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

Hunter S.


The Villages, FL

$20-50/hr6 yrs exp

Full-time Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi families, I'm Hunter! I am looking for a kind family to invest in and assist in the growth of your little ones! I have 5 years of nanny experience with some experience working at a preschool as well. In addition, I have also coached basketball for 7 years and taught swim for a couple of years too. I have had the wonderful...
Hunter can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

CPR

Dorothy S.


The Villages, FL

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Senior Care Provider

I was a special needs teacher for 35 years, I'm patient and reliable. Helping the elderly is rewarding and wonderful. I want families to know their loved ones are in good hands. I am CPR and AED certified.
Dorothy can also help with: Dementia, mobility assistance, personal care, companionship, respite care
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Jill D.


Lady Lake, FL

$21-29/hr3 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have worked in field of elderly care and special needs for 18 years professionally. I am extremely reliable and I pride myself on accountability. I am huge fan of open communication and trust... Please reach out for a meet and greet to see if I would be great asset to your family's needs...
Jill can also help with: Light cleaning, respite care, dementia, meal prep, errands, hospice services & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Jill is a treasure. Under extremely difficult circumstances caring for my mom who has advanced dementia Jill never lost her composure or sense of duty. Jill is kind, understanding and compassionate and anyone would be lucky to have her in their employ."

Carolyn B.

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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: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Lindsey M.


Wildwood, FL

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Patient And Gentle Care And Companionship For Your Loved One

Hired by 2 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...
Lindsey can also help with: Dementia, companionship, respite care, personal care, hospice services, mobility assistance & more
5.0
"I would recommend Lindsey to anyone who's looking for a caregiver not only is Lindsey a great caregiver but she is a great person with a big heart."

Robert C.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in The Villages, FL

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.

Jill D.

5.0

Jill is a treasure. Under extremely difficult circumstances caring for my mom who has advanced dementia Jill never lost her composure or sense of duty. Jill is kind, understanding and compassionate and anyone would be lucky to have her in their employ.

- Carolyn B.

Lindsey M.

5.0

Lindsey is stellar, an amazing and trusted caregiver who goes above and beyond.

- Russell S.

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