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208 special needs caregivers are listed in Tampa, FL
The average posted rate is $19/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years
Special needs caregivers in Tampa, FL
5.0
(2)
New Parent/Baby Doula
Newborn Sleep Doula
CNA/HHA Student Grad 2025 (Alzheimer's, Dementia/Diabetes/Hospice)
* Aging and Disabled VA Provider
* APD Florida Train (Special Needs)
* Medicare/Medicaid Med Waiver Provider
* APD Disability Canine Training Provider
* Literacy Tutor Volunteer for Hillsborough County Education...
5.0
"Maryann helped my family with pet care and babysitting. My son was around 4 at the time and loved her very much. She's amazing and always had fun projects with him, like baking and decorating cookies."
Megan H.
Hannah T.
Tampa, FL
$13-35/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I worked at a group home for children/adults with special needs and developmental disabilities. Mainly had to do with behavioral issues and helping them get adjusted to their everyday lives. My tasks as a care giver included helping them bathe, get ready for school, cook 3 meals a day, laundry, house keeping, and giving...
5.0
"Hannah worked for me providing direct care for children with developmental disabilities. Hannah was able to de-escalate extreme behaviors through her training as a behavior assist. Hannah was a great team player, extremely reliable and most importantly- provided a...
Care member
3.7
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I helped care for my cousin with a terminal illness, she had a seizure disorder, and a g-tube. I took care of a child with autism during the summer of 2017. Ive grown up around children with special needs, and I plan to pursue pediatrics when I graduate Nursing school.
5.0
"Dependable and very punctual, good with the kids!"
Gillian W.
Melody P.
Tampa, FL
$13-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Melody! I have been working as an Occupational Therapist Assistant for the past 10 years with the elderly and recently with children. I love to be helpful and my goal as a companion/caregiver is to assist others in being as independent as possible in order for them to stay as active in their daily lives as...
5.0
"Melody cared for my adult daughter with cancer 4 hours a day for 6 weeks until she died. During that time, she fit in well with our household, looked for ways to improve my daughter's comfort. One of Melody's strongest assets is that she really knows how to talk...
Thomas C.
Taylor D.
Tampa, FL
$16-21/hr
5.0
(2)
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.
5.0
(4)
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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Heather is an amazing and trustworthy individual. She, initially, worked at the daycare center my youngest went to and later became my babysitter, as needed, and a friend. She is dependable and reliable and is AMAZING with children! She is the only person,...
Kim J.
Michaela H.
Tampa, FL
$15-25/hr • 7 yrs exp
I Am A Freshman College Athlete Looking To Help Out Families In Need Of Child Care.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I am a collegiate lacrosse player that would love to keep your kids happy and safe. I have 7 years of experience with care taking ranging from babies to teenagers, and have some experience with special needs as well. I have been a nanny all of my college years for primarily 5-month-old babies and so on. I can help with...
Michaela can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
(27)
Hired by 27 families in your neighborhood
Please see my vast qualifications below!
-15+ years of Extensive Childcare Experience with Infants/Toddlers
-Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education, Early Childhood Course work completed
-15+ years as an Educator (Nursery, Pre-K, Begindergarten, Kindergarten, and First Grade Teacher)
-Travel Nanny
-Overnight Nanny
-Multiples...
Kelly can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Kelly has a wonderful personality and loves spending time with kids. She has a giant heart and puts her best into everything she does."
Ashley C.
Lauren G.
Tampa, FL
$13-15/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
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: Carpooling, craft assistance, 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.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I have over 10 years experience with children ages 0 to 16 I also have worked with special need children as well. I am a VPK teacher at a private preschool during the day. I have my CDA in early childhood. I also have my CPR, first aid. Also have my fingerprints and background check through my school. I have no problem providing...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Dee is very polite and timely. She is excellent with my son and keeps my house clean as well. My son loves her because she takes the time to get to know him and play fun learning games with him. She follows all my instructions and makes sure he sticks to his night...
Jasmine M.
5.0
(1)
Hi all! I am 25 years old and I have 9 years of experience caring for children ages 1-12, including children with special needs. I am also CPR certified and have a clean driving history. I am looking for a family to join either full time or part time, long term! In my free time you can find me reading a book, watching a movie,...
Ragen can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Ragen is awesome with my children. She's always on time, very dependable and the children love her."
Amber C.
5.0
(1)
Ever since my very first job at 15 as an After School Tutor I have spent my life caring for, teaching, and helping others. My career includes time spent as an Assistant Ballet Instructor, an Exhibit Educator at The Florida Aquarium, a Lead Teacher in PreK-4 and PreK-3 classrooms, and a Nanny for children ages 6 months to 5...
Holly can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Holly is fabulous and my kids LOVE her-- I need to learn some of the songs and crafts she does. She is well trained and formally educated. I felt comfortable knowing she has taught school for 5 years and has experience dealing with children with both medical and...
Katie S.
4.8
(6)
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
"She is very comfortable with all ages which was very helpful with my 2 year old and 2 month old."
Erica P.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hey there!
I am a 31-year-old single mama of one little princess who is 8. I have been babysitting/nannying since I was 15. I have experience with twins, special needs children, newborns, and up to 6 kids at once. I'm an avid animal lover so don't mind caring for them as well! After returning to the work force I realized that...
Robyn can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"She was really good with the children they keep asking for her back. I was really surprised when I pulled up at the house and she was out in the yard playing with the kids you don't find that in too many people."
Doug F.
Rosa R.
Tampa, FL
$20/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
Hired by 17 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Rosa, I am 23 years old, and have a very "sunshine-filled" personality! I grew up with four younger siblings and assisting my mother in her in-home daycare with children 3mo-16 years old. I am a very creative and imaginative individual, being proficient in music, art, writing, cooking/baking, acting, etc! I am an...
Rosa can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Rosa was great with my girls! They had so much fun playing games and making artwork. She is kind, punctual, and caring. "
Care member
3.6
(5)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
Hi there, welcome to my profile I'm so glad you found me! I am a former early childhood educator. Well vested in extensive early preschool and school age care my duties included feeding, supervising, teaching, and entertaining youth from infants to 12 years of age. I began working with children at the age of 16 and quickly found...
Mikayla can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"We are so glad that we found Mikayla! My daughter looks forward to seeing her each week! Mikayla is very professional, personable, punctual and attentive. Mikayla does a variety of activities with my daughter while I run errands and complete housework. She does...
Temica H.
Ashliegh E.
Tampa, FL
$20-22/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
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: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"She was awesome!! Reliable on time and she communicated very well thank you again, Ashley❤️"
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I'd describe my personality as energetic, attentive, creative and open minded!
I started working with kids when I was in high school, right after my little sister was born. I helped out with her most days and after gaining that experience with her for a few years I started to babysit for friends and family after school and on...
Dayanara can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"We LOVE Dani! She is wonderful with all 3 kids, all at the same time (4-13 years old) and one on one. She is organized and cleans the house well. She is a calming presence in our home, and she goes above and beyond. We are devastated the scheduling isn’t working...
Care member
5.0
(23)
Hired by 13 families in your neighborhood
I'm Alivia! I am an experienced nanny/babysitter/ mother's helper. I have a 6-year-old boy and I have a 10-year-old daughter. I'm also a dog, chickens, cat and goat mom! So I'm pet friendly! I have experience watching multiple kids at a time and twins! I have special needs experience, and newborn experience as well. I am willing...
Alivia can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
5.0
"My kids love going to Alivia! She is very hands on and is always doing different activities with the kids. She is well organized and has a set schedule for the children. When I pick up my kids they don’t want to leave! Would recommend her to everyone she is amazing...
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I love caring from pregnancy and beyond including APD (Special Needs) Florida Provider for Med Waiver, VA, and Aging & Disabled of all 3 bay area county Providers.
Non Smoker, Vaccinated and Pet Friendly. Literacy Tutor Volunteer for Hillsborough County Library.
Retired CNA/HHA
Caregiver Non Medical
Maryann can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Maryann is the best caregiver I have ever used. She understands what a child’s needs are and works well with parents so that everyone is on the same page. Will definitely be using her services again! "
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Tampa, FL
Maryann A.
5.0
Maryann helped my family with pet care and babysitting. My son was around 4 at the time and loved her very much. She's amazing and always had fun projects with him, like baking and decorating cookies.
- Megan H.
Hannah T.
5.0
Hannah worked for me providing direct care for children with developmental disabilities. Hannah was able to de-escalate extreme behaviors through her training as a behavior assist. Hannah was a great team player, extremely reliable and most importantly- provided a standard of care for the children...
- Care member
Quinn B.
5.0
Dependable and very punctual, good with the kids!
- Gillian W.
Melody P.
5.0
Melody cared for my adult daughter with cancer 4 hours a day for 6 weeks until she died. During that time, she fit in well with our household, looked for ways to improve my daughter's comfort. One of Melody's strongest assets is that she really knows how to talk to patients - even when they are...
- Thomas C.
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.
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Ratings for Tampa, FL special needs caregivers listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.5 / 5
Special Needs Caregivers in Tampa, FL are rated 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 127 reviews of the 208 listed special needs caregivers.