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

60 special needs caregivers are listed in Wildwood, FL

The average posted rate is $20/hr as of May 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 10 years

What others are saying about special needs caregivers in Wildwood, FL

From the moment we met her, we all just clicked. I knew my mom would be in the best of care with her and I wouldn’t have to worry about mom

Review for Lindsey M. by Care member

Bianca is a very caring and loving person. She enjoys helping others and making sure all of their needs are met. Bianca is very friendly and

Review for Bianca P. by Christina L.

Donna was a trusted tutor for A. She worked with A. daily as A. struggled through a difficult curriculum at a private school. When she

Review for Donna P. by Isabel G.

Special needs caregivers in Wildwood, 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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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, hospice services, companionship, personal care, respite care, mobility assistance & more
5.0
"From the moment we met her, we all just clicked. I knew my mom would be in the best of care with her and I wouldn’t have to worry about mom and I could just enjoy the day knowing Lindsey was taking care of her. She’s very attentive to my mom’s needs and sends me...

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Kelly G.


Wildwood, FL

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Professional Aide

I specialize in TBI, spinal cord injury, and visual impairment. I've worked for 10 years in the neuro rehab arena, providing home care for people who have been in catastrophic car/motorcycle accidents. I also have extensive experience with geriatrics, dementia, developmental disabilities except for autism, as well as some mental...
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Bryannia W.


Wildwood, FL

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Bryannia

10+ years of senior care experience , I have spent 6 of those beautiful years as a Registered Nurse. I have spent time working with the geriatric community and it's truly my passion to assist seniors with daily activities and special needs. Open availability, immediate start
Bryannia can also help with: Home modification, light cleaning, errands, meal prep, mobility assistance, live-in home care & more
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Bianca P.


Leesburg, FL

$22/hr10 yrs exp

Heart Ablaze

I have 18 years of experience as a professional caregiver in the field of: nursing homes, home health, group homes, hospitals, behavior technician children/adults, elderly and individuals with developmental and physical disabilities. I can help your family member with my excellent communication skills in greeting my clients,...
5.0
"Bianca is a very caring and loving person. She enjoys helping others and making sure all of their needs are met. Bianca is very friendly and outgoing. I admire the passion she has for others. Her beautiful spirit shows in how she takes care of her responsibilities...

Christina L.

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Donna P.


Leesburg, FL

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver, Educational Therapist, Or Combination Nanny/Tutor

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

All my life since High School, I have worked for special needs families, either as a caregiver, a camp leader, a peer tutor, a Big Sister, a classroom aide, teacher, tutor, or diagnostician. I find that the unique pattern of strengths and needs that these children possess help reflect how the world treats them, and when we treat...
5.0
"Donna was a trusted tutor for A. She worked with A. daily as A. struggled through a difficult curriculum at a private school. When she started with A. in fourth grade, A. was reading at the first grade level. She could read grade level textbooks two years later...

Isabel G.

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Fonteshe G.


Leesburg, FL

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Full-time Teacher And Passionate Educator And Mother

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have a passion for working with children, children with special needs, as well as senior citizens. I have been in the education system for over 32 years, and have worked with regular education children, as well as children with autism, speech impairments, and behavior needs. I love what I do and would love the opportunity to...
5.0
"Fonteshe assisted my 19-year-old son with special needs as his job coach when he started his new job. She was extremely interested in consulting with his head coach and how to help him prior to starting the position. Once his job started, she was there to help him...

Jacey S.

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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
"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.

Hired by 2 families 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: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Katherine K.


Lady Lake, FL

$16-21/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a mom of three, two of which are adults, and my youngest who is 12 is at home with me. I have been a homeschool mom for 8 years. I have nannied for two special needs boys, I prepared meals for the week for their family, helped with their school work, and played games, created crafts, and played outside with them. I am Girl...
Katherine can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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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: Dementia, errands, companionship, meal prep, personal care, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

Wound Care

CPR

I've been sitting for nine years now and have enjoyed almost every moment of it! Being able to take a little off of a parents plate and have a fun day doing it will always be an amazing experience. I have experience with many different types of special needs children and always willing to work in a way that makes the child most...
Gwenivyre can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Courtney W.


Leesburg, FL

$16-20/hr3 yrs exp

Registered Behavior Technician looking to fulfill your family's need! I am patient, caring, and reliable !
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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, personal care, dementia, respite care
Skills:

Home Health Aide

Medical Equipment Experience

CPR

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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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, companionship, respite care, personal care
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....
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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:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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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 was a special education teacher for 35 years in Massachusetts. I've worked with a wide range of disabilities, from severe to moderate disabilities and of all ages.

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

Average Rating5.0 / 5

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