Care.com logo
Child CareTutoringSenior CarePet CareHousekeeping

Find a job

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 March 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 10 years

Special needs caregivers in Wildwood, FL

Lindsey M.'s Photo

Lindsey M.


Wildwood, FL

$22-50/hr10 yrs exp

My Caring Superpower Is Patience!

5.0

(2)

See profile

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...
Lindsey M.'s Photo

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: Hospice services, respite care, companionship, personal care, mobility assistance, dementia & 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.

Kelly G.'s Photo

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...
Fonteshe G.'s Photo

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.

Synthia D.'s Photo

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 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.

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: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

Katherine K.'s Photo

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:

CPR

First Aid

Shannon D.'s Photo

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

Medical Equipment Experience

CPR

Wound Care

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: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

Donna P.'s Photo

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...
Briana T.'s Photo

Briana T.


Leesburg, FL

$17-19/hr2 yrs exp

I have few years In special needs care taking care of my friends son while she worked. So anything you require I am willing to work with and do my best
Courtney W.'s Photo

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 !
Stephanie M.'s Photo

Stephanie M.


The Villages, FL

$20-35/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: Carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

Betsy G.'s Photo

Betsy G.


The Villages, FL

$13-15/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!
Synthia D.'s Photo

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, dementia, personal care, respite care
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

Home Health Aide

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...
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....
Deena K.'s Photo

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...

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

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, companionship, respite care, mobility assistance, personal care

Showing 1 - 20 of 60

Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Wildwood, FL

Lindsey M.

5.0

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

- Russell S.

Fonteshe G.

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 navigate his few days on the job....

- Jacey S.

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.

Additional Special Needs Caregiver Services

Special Needs in the Villages, FLSpecial Needs in Lady Lake, FLSpecial Needs in Leesburg, FLSpecial Needs in Summerfield, FLSpecial Needs in Lake Panasoffkee, FLSpecial Needs in Bushnell, FLSpecial Needs in Inverness, FLSpecial Needs in Belleview, FLSpecial Needs in Floral City, FLSpecial Needs in Beverly Hills, FL
Special Needs in Sun City Center, FLSpecial Needs in Brandon, FLSpecial Needs in Palatka, FLSpecial Needs in Maitland, FLSpecial Needs in Hernando, FLSpecial Needs in Valrico, FLSpecial Needs in Elkton, FLSpecial Needs in Sanford, FLSpecial Needs in Lake Wales, FLSpecial Needs in Lake Butler, FL
Show more

Special Needs Caregiver Articles

Nanny background checks: What every family should consider before hiring

February 28th, 2025

In this article

... Read more
6 ways to cut the cost of hiring a nanny

6 ways to cut the cost of hiring a nanny

September 28th, 2024 You’ve looked over your child care options, and you’re pretty sure getting a nanny is the best choice for your family. The thing is: It’s not cheap.

... Read more
Most parents say hiring a babysitter is a constant battle, according to a new survey

Most parents say hiring a babysitter is a constant battle, according to a new survey

September 15th, 2023 Have you tried hiring a babysitter lately? If so, you might have been surprised to find... Read more
5 healthy boundaries for grandparents and how and why to discuss them early

5 healthy boundaries for grandparents and how and why to discuss them early

June 24th, 2024 It’s no secret that grandparents and their grandkids can share a very special relationship. Research has shown grandkids who enjoy close relationships with ... Read more