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

60 special needs caregivers are listed in Valrico, FL

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

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 4 years

Special needs caregivers in Valrico, FL

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Evelyn V.


Brandon, FL

$18-22/hr20 yrs exp

Mature Caregiver With 30 Years Of Experience!

5.0

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Hired by 21 families in your neighborhood

I've always had a passion for children, which is why I've spent the last five decades working with kids. I love fostering their growth and development, and I'm always looking for ways to positively impact their lives. I'm fun, responsible, patient, calm, creative, imaginative, and friendly. I'm also very comfortable enforcing...
Evelyn can also help with: Carpooling
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"She brings a Mary Poppins bag full of goodies and activities for the kids to play with. She loves to interact with children. Highly recommend."

Stephanie H.

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Cassie W.


Brandon, FL

$25-50/hr10 yrs exp

Senior Care

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

(Covid - 19 Vaccinated) I have been a Companion Care/ Hospice Nurse(retired) provider for over 30 year's through out the bay area for some really wonderful families over those years. I have worked with Hospice Patients, TBI patients, Cancer Patients, MS Patients, Parkinson's disease, ALS, Alzheimer Patients, MD Patients,...
Cassie can also help with: Errands, meal prep, companionship, hospice services, light cleaning, dementia & more
5.0
"Cassie is extremely detailed and organized. Fabulous with a 92year old. Can't say enough great things about her!"

Mayra O.

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Cayden P.


Brandon, FL

$15-27/hr5 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Cayden P and I am an almost college graduate with a major in criminology from the university of south florida. I am 23 and have been nannying professionally since I was 17, starting with twins with special needs. For the past 2 years I have been a certified nursing assistant, one year being at Tampa General...
Cayden can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Cayden was terrific with our son. She was responsible and very mature for her age. I had to change her hours at the last minute and she was very understanding and flexible. She is warm, has good energy and our son loved her. We will definitely hire again the next...

Lisa C.

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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, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Trustline Certified

First Aid

5.0
"It is not far fetched to say that Jennifer may very well be the best caregiver on this site! She is sweet, loving, patient, kind and caring. She takes her job seriously whether she is providing care temporarily or on a full time basis. You will never doubt your...

Jordana G.

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Halei B.


Brandon, FL

$16-20/hr3 yrs exp

Fun Babysitter/Nanny

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Halei! I am an older sister to five younger siblings, two of whom were adopted from China and one with special needs. I have taken several babysitting jobs and pet sitting jobs and I have had an amazing time building experiences with various families. I am a recent graduate from the University of Florida and I...
Halei can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Halei has been nothing short of incredible for us. We have two young boys and she has been basically another member of the family as she's watched them. Always adaptive to our needs and super flexible with her schedule. If she could be our full time nanny, she...

Brandon K.

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Jacquelyn S.


Brandon, FL

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time , Date Nights, Weekends, Pick Ups, Overnights

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

Retired mom of 3 grown children and 4 adorable granddaughters. I'm a 2012 Michigan transplant. Since in Florida I have been a full time nanny. I currently have a full time nanny position, but am available for date nights , pick ups, weekends , overnights. I have special needs experience... both autism and physical disabilities....
Jacquelyn can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"We first found Jacque about 2 years ago to help care for our toddler twin boys, and she is phenomenal! She has helped with with pickups from daycare, evening babysitting, and even overnights when we were out of town. She is extremely reliable and trustworthy, and...

Erika N.

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Heather H.


Tampa, FL

$22-30/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter/Nanny/Also Worked With Special Needs

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have over 18 years of experience working with children starting at age 3 months and up in various settings! Additionally, I have worked with ages 3 to 21 with special needs in both the nanny field and school settings. Please feel free to message me so we can connect to share more about one another and see if it is a great fit!...
Heather can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"I worked with Heather for 3 years. We worked with developmentally disabled children in a classroom setting. She was always professional, dependable and worked well with the kids. She has a great personality and gets along well with others. She would make a great...

Jill W.

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Christopher S.


Riverview, FL

$20-35/hr10 yrs exp

Here To Provide Families With Comfort And Safety

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, I am a licensed CNA and certified in BLS/CPR. I have experience in adult and child care giving needs. I specialize in memory care. I'm a licensed and insured private caregiver. I am experienced with new born to end of life ages. My clients tend to view me as one of their family members because of my care and thoughtful...
5.0
"Christopher helped me with getting to doctor appointments, shopping and relocating twice. He is upbeat and extremely kind. He has gone above and beyond to ensure my personal safety."

Kevin R.

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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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Kaylee R.


Tampa, FL

$14/hr4 yrs exp

About Me

Hi! I'm 18, I love any type of animal, I know fun activities to do with kids inside or outside, I'm really good with any age of kids and good with any special needs since my sister does have autism, I am definitely willing to drive the kids anywhere they need to go, I've had my license for 2 years and I have never gotten into a...
Kaylee can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

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Adrianna V.


Riverview, FL

$30-50/hr8 yrs exp

Phoenix

Hello my name is Adrianna . I am currently 28 years. I currently work at a dental office right now, but looking for a change in my career. I have babysat/nanny for about 8 years and have worked with infants to 15-year-olds. I have experience with twins. In high school I was apart of Best Buddies which is a program that helps...
Adrianna can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, travel
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Gerardo E.


Brandon, FL

$13-15/hr3 yrs exp

Hey, I'm Gerardo or Gerry, here to make a positive impact! With lots of experience working with kids, especially those with special needs, I'm all about creating inclusive spaces where everyone feels valued. Let's team up to make some awesome memories!
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Samantha B.


Riverview, FL

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Teacher Looking For A Change Of Pace

I have over 10 years of experience with children of all abilities and ages. I have a passion to work wiith children and love to teach, but I am looking to get out of the classroom and a change of pace.
Samantha can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Katlyn T.


Plant City, FL

$17-20/hr10 yrs exp

I have 10+ years of experience, but it feels like many more! I grew up with seven brothers and two sisters, I am one of the middle children so I grew up watching and assisting with my younger siblings. I am currently a Paraprofessional. I work with children that have special needs. I really enjoy learning about the world through...
Katlyn can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Brandy H.


Riverview, FL

$19-25/hr10 yrs exp

Hello, I am 47 years old. I have loved taking care of people of all ages my entire life. For the past several years, I have cared for seniors and special needs. For the past year, I was the caregiver for a quadriplegic vet. I loved taking care of him and definitely learned a lot. I would love to fill in or help another...
Brandy can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Andrea S.


Plant City, FL

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver & CNA With Special Needs Experience

I am a mother of an autistic child (ASD, ADHD, SPD, etc.), so I know first hand what it means to care for someone with special needs. I am a CNA, have a college degree, am CPR certified (infant and adult), don't smoke, have my own transportation, have a clean record and am comfortable with pets. I have worked in the healthcare...
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Adaljiza N.


Tampa, FL

$13-15/hr10 yrs exp

I have worked with patients with sickle cell. I have a daughter with sickle cell anemia. I have worked with diabetics. Providing them with insulin shots and driving them to the dialysis center. I have worked with the blind . Teaching new ways of getting around.
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Caroline M.


Tampa, FL

$17-27/hr6 yrs exp

I have several years of experience as a behavioral interventionist and am a BCBA. Experience included working in schools and within the home setting.
Hi! My name is Hailey. I have experience working with individuals with special needs. In the past, I worked as a registered behavior technician (RBT) at an applied behavior analyst (ABA) clinic for 3 years. Recently, I lead a 4 month long health and wellness program at an adult day center. I am currently in graduate school; I am...
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Emily L.


Brandon, FL

$13-15/hr4 yrs exp

Babysitter

I have been a babysitter in the past, and I love children. I am always willing to work with behavioral issues and special needs children, and I would try to make it the best possible experience for your child (children).
Emily can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, travel
Skills:

CPR

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Valrico, FL

Evelyn V.

5.0

Came last minute and was so very loving with our two year old!

- Ashley B.

Cassie W.

5.0

Cassie is extremely detailed and organized. Fabulous with a 92year old. Can't say enough great things about her!

- Mayra O.

Cayden P.

5.0

Cayden was terrific with our son. She was responsible and very mature for her age. I had to change her hours at the last minute and she was very understanding and flexible. She is warm, has good energy and our son loved her. We will definitely hire again the next time we are in town.

- Lisa C.

Jennifer B.

5.0

Jennifer has been a great caregiver for our four kids! She has a calm demeanor, which really helps in keeping all the kids calm too. She was very attentive to our infant's needs and always followed our requested routines. She has been very reliable, and we would definitely hire her again!

- Katie O.

Halei B.

5.0

Halei has been nothing short of incredible for us. We have two young boys and she has been basically another member of the family as she's watched them. Always adaptive to our needs and super flexible with her schedule. If she could be our full time nanny, she would easily have the job. Very...

- Brandon K.

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