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

60 special needs caregivers are listed in Zephyrhills, FL

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

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 7 years

Special needs caregivers in Zephyrhills, FL

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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

5.0

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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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Andrea B.


Lutz, FL

$23-30/hr20 yrs exp

Outdoor Sitter/Sports Lover

Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood

I simply love children and I enjoy spending time with them. I love spending time outdoors and I am not a TV sitter. Nothing is more exciting to see than a smile you put on a child's face when they are enjoying their time with you. I aim to please both the adult and the child. I have special needs experience as well,
Andrea can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Andrea was excellent with my daughter, she exceeded my expectations. My daughter asked if she could be her permanent sitter. Thank you Andrea for making N.'s day so memorable."

Marjorie R.

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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.

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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Robin W.


Wesley Chapel, FL

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Care Provider Available I Am Covid Vaccinated!

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am Covid Vaccinated! I have been in the care giving field for 20+ years. My most recent clients have been. A 9-year-old boy with cerebral palsy and a quadriplegic. A 60-year-old lady with a severe form of dementia hundred percent bed bound for six months until she passed. 10 months with a bed bound 68-year-old former Vietnam...
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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:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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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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, errands, light cleaning, hospice services, dementia, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

Home Health Aide

Medical Equipment Experience

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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Melissa S.


Brooksville, FL

$18/hr10 yrs exp

25 Year Caregiving Professional

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Over 26 years caregiving experience. I have worked with Children with special needs as well as adults and seniors. I have worked in assisted-living, group homes, as well as nursing homes and rehabilitation centers. I have experience with various types of catheters, Hoyer lifts, pretty much everything that you can think of when...
Melissa can also help with: Light cleaning, hospice services, companionship, dementia, meal prep, errands & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

Wound Care

CPR

5.0
"Melissa is a rare combination of compassion, knowledge, and productivity. She was able to connect better and faster than I thought possible for my father with end-stage dementia, and managed his confusion and resistance with consistent kindness and patience. I...

Jennifer F.

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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: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

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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Andrea B.


Lutz, FL

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Helper

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I've worked in a children's home with abused, neglected, and abandoned children for 5 years. I love working with special needs children, and have acquired the patience needed in order to do so.
5.0
"We are so lucky to have met Andrea! Our first request was for a date night, but something came up and we had to leave out of town instead. She was so accommodating and proactive. She jumped right in and spent 2 nights with our special needs son and our dog. She...

Cristina P.

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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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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: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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.

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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: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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...

Katie O.

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm Gabriella! I have been nannying for 6 years and also worked in a daycare before I started nanny. I love working with children of all ages and have experience with all. I also have taken care of children on the spectrum and other special needs. I would consider myself to be patient, nurturing, dependable, and energetic....
Gabriella can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Gabriella was great with our girls and ran them all around town at a last minute's notice. Would absolutely hire her again. My girls loved her."

Christine R.

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Brandy M.


Lakeland, FL

$20-25/hr7 yrs exp

Homemaking Companion Care-giving Personal Care

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I am a certified Home Health Aide. I am an approved provider with APD (Agency for Persons with Disabilities). I am certified in CPR/First Aid. I have worked with the elderly and people with disabilities for more than 10 years.
5.0
"Brandy is very pleasant and accommodating. She has been there for me on short notice when I needed transportation to my doctor appointments. She answered me quickly when I reached out for help."

Marjorie H.

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Louise B.


Thonotosassa, FL

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Love Children - All Ages

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: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, travel
Skills:

Early Education

5.0
"This angel of a woman has been such a huge blessing in our lives as a family. It was our first experience hiring a nanny. We were very nervous about having a stranger in our home but needed to do so because our baby was having a lot of health problems related to...

Holley N.

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Shelby L.


Valrico, FL

$18-20/hr9 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I am 27 years old and I love interacting with and caring for children. I have experience working with children in the childcare for about a year and 4 years working as a nanny , but overall 8 years of experience in nannying & babysitting . I am also DCF certified, CPR certified, & First Aid certified. I believe it is...
Shelby can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Shelby came to our rescue just in time! We were ghosted by another nanny the weekend before she was supposed to start and when I messaged Shelby she responded promptly and came over that day to meet! Shelby is a joy to be around, she is fun and kind and caring. My...

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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: Meal prep, travel, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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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, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Kaylin H.


Tampa, FL

$10-15/hr1 yrs exp

I have experience working with kids from different age groups as well as working with kids with special needs. I love hanging out and watching kids. My schedule is very wide open and I am available at all times. I look forward to the opportunity to spend time with your kids!
Kaylin can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Zephyrhills, FL

Juanita L.

5.0

She was with our family since my first baby was 3 weeks old. She was always on time and willing to go above and beyond, she loved our child like her own. We’re looking forward to hiring her again when we have another child!

- Care member

Andrea B.

5.0

Andrea is such a wonderful sitter. She immediately made my 2 year old feel comfortable; they played together from the moment she entered the door to the moment she left. She sent photos and updates when they went to the park together. I'm so grateful for her help!

- Lauren B.

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.

Taylor D.

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.

Kirsten L.

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

Average Rating5.0 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in Zephyrhills, FL are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 11 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.