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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Thonotosassa, FL

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

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years

Special needs caregivers in Thonotosassa, FL

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Louise B.


Thonotosassa, FL

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Love Children - All Ages

5.0

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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am a senior citizen who loves children. I have worked with a Special Needs child for several years, 3 children under 4 years of age, and 4 children under 6 years of age. I have worked at a day care center. I also tutor and work one on one to make learning easier for the child. I have watched newborns, toddlers, twins,...
Louise can also help with: Meal prep, travel, grocery shopping, craft assistance
Skills:

Early Education

5.0
"I can not say enough great things about Ms. Louise. It was my family’s first time hiring outside help to watch our kids as I was heading back to the classroom to teach. She has been working for us for a year now watching my now 4 and 2 year old. My son has a rare...

Courtney H.

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Anna M.


Thonotosassa, FL

$15/hr3 yrs exp

Smile Creator

Hi i m Anna I love children of all ages and pets i m very patient when it comes to kids . I have babysat many kids and baby's I have a sister who is special needs so I have a 3 year experience with that.
Anna can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
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Rose M.


Tampa, FL

$18/hr7 yrs exp

HHA/Med Tech

Hello I'm Rose I've been a caregiver for years now with both children and Elderly. I have experiences working with childrens with special needs. I also have experiences caring for clients with Alzheimer, Parkinson's and full on dementia.
Rose can also help with: Respite care, hospice services, light cleaning, errands, dementia, meal prep & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

Home Health Aide

CPR

5.0
"Rose treat my grandma just like she was her own rose is very sweet and kind and she is so respectful loving and she has an amazing heart i love her so much "

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Taylor S.


Plant City, FL

$15-20/hr8 yrs exp

Babysitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a college student seeking employment on a part-time/occasional need basis. I have experience with newborns up to age 12. My brother, being 10 years younger than me, has given me much experience of interacting and watching over children of many ages. My numerous nanny jobs have included tasks such as school pick-up,...
Taylor can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, carpooling
5.0
"Taylor interviewed with us and babysat our 7 month old baby for 1/2 day. She was great and kept her on schedule. Also showed up on time. Highly recommend."

Sangita L.

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Tracie K.


Lutz, FL

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Provider

I have 20+ years experience as a childcare provider. I have 10+ years experience as a tutor and teacher for children and teens with Autism Spectrum Disorders(ASD). I also have extensive experience teaching and providing care to children-teens with ADD, ADHD and learning disabilities. In addition, I have recently provided care...
5.0
"Tracie is very caring, flexible and makes learning fun. She tutored my 3rd grade son in reading, homework, and school projects. She goes above and beyond to prepare for lessons and research for projects. We took a break from outside tutoring because we are now...

Renee W.

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Lauren G.


Tampa, FL

$13-15/hr8 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

CPR certified. Currently an Elementary Education Bachelors student, graduating December 2023. 8 years experience with children ranging from newborn to age 12, including those with special needs. Love doing crafts, playing outdoors, and baking with the kids! Energetic, always on time, and very patient. Available weeknights 4 and...
Lauren can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Lauren took care of our little guy for just over 9 months. When she moved away, she gave ample notice and we were sad to see her go. She was great with our guy at helping him play, grow, and just be a kid. She will be missed, but that means some other family is...

Michael B.

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Juanita L.


Tampa, FL

$25/hr8 yrs exp

Former Bilingual Educator/Healthcare Professional Ready To Change Roles For A Caring Job Opportunity

I am choosing to be a childcare provider because I am ready to help young families provide a loving and safe option for in home childcare. I am a college graduate who speaks both English and Spanish equally, and willing to teach Spanish to your babies if interested. I have worked in the healthcare sector most of my adults years...
5.0
"I highly recommend Juanita for caregiver as she always takes very good care of my three children. She is great with all ages been looking after my kids since they were born! "

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Courtney W.


Wesley Chapel, FL

$15-35/hr6 yrs exp

Fun, Safe, And CPR Certified

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi there! Thanks for visiting my profile! I'm Courtney and my goal on Care is to meet a family I can partner with to provide quality care. I believe in meeting children where they are developmentally and learning how I can become a support to a family to assist parents. I have experience caring for ages newborn - 10 years old. I...
Courtney can also help with: Travel, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Courtney was an intern for my company. She worked hard and worked well. She was able to handle multiple tasks at a time, was diligent in her research and was effective, efficient and genuinely caring about the tasks she had to complete. As someone who's known...

Kelly A.

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Zorabel C.


Tampa, FL

$13-15/hr4 yrs exp

Señora

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'm very compassionate and reliable person, friendly and kind. I have been working in the health field all my life. I was graduated from Medicine School in Venezuela and obtained a doctoral degree in Germany. Since 2016 I worked as caregiver and I love my job. My clients have been adults and seniors with disabilities or special...
Zorabel can also help with: Transportation, light cleaning, meal prep, errands, dementia, respite care & more
Skills:

Licensed Nurse

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Zorabel is an outstanding worker who is compassionate, detailed, trustworthy and a quick learner. My husband is a quadriplegic and Zorabel is able to do his full care. We’ve worked with her for over a year and we highly recommend her. "

Melintha K.

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Jennifer B.


Seffner, FL

$20/hr20 yrs exp

Wanted: Date Nights, Occasional Days/Nights, One-time Full-time Part-time And 24Hr Nanny Positions

Hired by 14 families in your neighborhood

About me: I have been trained in CPR/First Aid. I've nannied, babysat, taught all ages, special needs children, and have experience with baby led weaning and cloth diapers. I enjoy crafts, reading, taking walks, swimming, etc. I am honest, caring, safe, and a non smoker. I have multiple references on here. I also have a Care...
Jennifer can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"I really appreciate having met Jennifer and having her help watch my 1 year old. Jennifer knows a lot about young children and has a lot of experience caring for them. Sometimes she has even brought along books or developmental toys for my little one to borrow for...

Annie K.

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Kirsten L.


Tampa, FL

$23-25/hr10 yrs exp

Child Care

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Kirsten and I'm 24 years old. I'm currently a full time Labor and Delivery nurse for Duke. I'm looking to find some work for my off days, which is typically four days a week, and I normally work nights so generally normal day time hours are free, however I'm on days for a little while so we would just have to...
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Kirsten was great with both of my boys, one 2 years old and one 2 months old. She was managing school work and nannying and was still flexible with hours. She helped out with other tasks if needed as well."

Erica S.

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Christine L.


Wesley Chapel, FL

$18-20/hr10 yrs exp

Christine's Caring Care

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, I currently have a part time position on Tuesday's. I would like to add another part time position to my schedule. I have worked in non-profits for over 30 years working with children and families. I have worked with folks of all ages from newborn to 101 years old. I have inquired all types of special needs from...
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Amali A.


Wesley Chapel, FL

$30-50/hr7 yrs exp

Large Family Oriented Medical Student

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Registered pharmacy technician, insured HHA, practicing CNA, and college student pursuing nursing. Caring has always been a strong trait of mine since childhood; professionally babysitting for many years and now moving onto medical care for all ages! However, I cannot let go of babysitting due to all the joy and happiness it...
Amali can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

CNA

5.0
"Very sweet and caring babysitter. Helped me with my son while I was sick and my husband was out of town. She even came with her own first aid kit that she used on my son from a previous injury he had. Will hire her again"

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Alexis K.


Wesley Chapel, FL

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter/Tutor

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

A brief biography- any questions, please message me! -babysitting 12+ years experience -camp counselor for 5 years -public school teacher for 5 years -tutored, babysat, and transported twins -cared for five children at once -kindergarten religious school teacher I have taken care of students with special needs...
Alexis can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Can't wait to have her kid sit again. Our daughters love her!"

Stephanie H.

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Angela B.


Seffner, FL

$18-25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I am a recently retired Hillsborough County School Teacher (38 years). I've spent 11 years in Special Education working with elementary age groups. Most of my career was teaching elementary students, but I also had a couple of years experience with high school students. I am patient, dependable and love to help others....
5.0
"Angela has a lot of drive which is good because I don't have any. She motivates me to be active and productive. She helps me with everything from taking the garbage out to working on my puzzle. She always does the dishes and does not criticize if I don't help. I...

Marcia H.

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Kimberley L.


Wesley Chapel, FL

$17-50/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi there! I'm a mom of four and a friendly face to many both big & small. I have three grown children who all grew up here in Wesley chapel two amazing sons in the military and a wonderful daughter in college we have one little one left here at home our little princess 9yr old daughter. I have over 24 yrs in childcare and...
Kimberley can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
5.0
"I’ve used Kim for before and after school care and to help get my kids to their activities. 10 out of 10 - highly recommend! She is reliable and my kids absolutely love her!"

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Ashliegh E.


Tampa, FL

$20-22/hr4 yrs exp

As a creative, calm, and experienced child care provider, I bring four years of experience working with children of all ages and abilities to the table. From my days as a summer camp counselor to my current role as a Registered Behavior Technician, I've consistently fostered fun, engaging environments where children feel safe...
Ashliegh can also help with: Meal prep, travel, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"If you're looking for a caregiver that genuinely loves what they do, Ashliegh is the one. She watched my 10 year old cousin and he absolutely loved her. She's always on time and always available when I need her. We wish we could hire her time full time. Best nanny...

Jordan G.

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have experience caring for children of all walks of life. I am a children's ski instructor, so I am experienced in emotional management, helping children with bathroom issues, and know how to responsibly keep a child happy and safe.
5.0
"Taylor was absolutely amazing! She brought such comfort to us during the last week of my father in laws life. She was super sweet, compassionate, helpful, gracious and a wonderful asset to our family. Cannot recommend her enough!"

Cara D.

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Jasmine P.


Seffner, FL

$14-19/hr

Kind And Compassionate

I'm a kind, compassionate and loving person. I enjoy being around people. I like to shop on my free time. I have 10 + years of experience working with children. I was a teachers assistant for 4. 5 years and I loved working with children with special needs. I have 2 amazing boys who are grown now.
Jasmine can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

CNA

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Rose M.


Tampa, FL

$17/hr7 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello I'm Rose I've been a caregiver for 7 years now with both children and Elderly. I have experiences working with childrens with special needs. I also have experiences caring for clients with Alzheimer, Parkinson's and full on dementia.
Rose can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Thonotosassa, FL

Louise B.

5.0

In a world where everyone seems so distracted by their phones, Louise is a rare find. She is fully engaged with our baby daughter-constantly singing to her, reading with her and talking to her. She has an amazing work ethic, is proactive and regardless of how long of a day it has been manages to...

- Care member

Rose M.

5.0

Rose treat my grandma just like she was her own rose is very sweet and kind and she is so respectful loving and she has an amazing heart i love her so much

- Care member

Taylor S.

5.0

Taylor interviewed with us and babysat our 7 month old baby for 1/2 day. She was great and kept her on schedule. Also showed up on time. Highly recommend.

- Sangita L.

Tracie K.

5.0

Tracie is very caring, flexible and makes learning fun. She tutored my 3rd grade son in reading, homework, and school projects. She goes above and beyond to prepare for lessons and research for projects. We took a break from outside tutoring because we are now receiving tutoring through the school....

- Renee W.

Lauren G.

5.0

Lauren took care of our little guy for just over 9 months. When she moved away, she gave ample notice and we were sad to see her go. She was great with our guy at helping him play, grow, and just be a kid. She will be missed, but that means some other family is really lucky.

- Michael B.

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Ratings for Thonotosassa, FL special needs caregivers listed on Care.com

Average Rating5.0 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in Thonotosassa, FL are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 5 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.