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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Cape Coral, FL
The average rate is $18/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years
Special needs caregivers in Cape Coral, FL
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Hello! I'm a dedicated and loving caregiver with over 15 years of experience in providing exceptional care to individuals of all ages. My background as a certified medical assistant, specializing in ophthalmology, equips me with a unique set of skills to offer comprehensive and compassionate support to those in need. As a mother...
5.0
"I am a blind person in a wheelchair. I was on vacation in Florida and hired Miriam to assist me in the hotel and around the resort. She is kind, cooperative, friendly and smart. We had a lot of fun together. I...
Reviewed by Dawn S.
Kelsey D.
Cape Coral, FL
$25/hr • 1 yrs exp
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Greetings!
I naturally enjoy outdoor activities, animals, and going to the gym. My friends would describe me as reliable, passionate, and animated. I've always wanted to help others so I graduated from FIU with a B. S. in Recreation Therapy and Sports Management. For a year I worked with the Geriatric population, where I was...
5.0
"Kelsey has been great with my teen daughter with significant and multiple special needs. My daughter loved her and was always happy in her presence. She is a good nature and carrying. Always answers messages in...
Reviewed by Elena D.
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My name is Stephanie and I have worked with special needs kiddos for about 20 years. Working with these beautiful souls is truly my passion and I am so lucky to have found something I love so immensely! I am a very positive, energetic, loving, patient, flexible, hard working, and open minded person. I started out doing ABA when...
5.0
"Steph has cared for my under a year old daughter a few days a week while I was working. I cannot express enough her gift of working with babies/kids. From the moment she met my daughter I knew she would exceed...
Reviewed by Sarah D.
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Hi there! I'm a loving, patient, highly responsible 51 year 'young' Aussie woman, and a born nurturer. I've taken care of babies, toddlers and young children throughout my life - I've spent the last four years working as a nanny and a full time caregiver with a darling baby/toddler with special needs as well as typical infants,...
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"Marie- Claire or "MC" as my children affectionately call her is a dream come true. I have a 10 year old girl and a 2.5 year old boy and she treats them like they are her own. She has been babysitting for us...
Reviewed by Liz P.
Mary B.
Cape Coral, FL
$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
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I was a stay-at-home mom for 12 years. I love kids. I started working part-time with special needs children 19 years ago. I now work part-time in Pre-k at Rush Creek Elementary 12-6 p.m. I have three daughter's, ages 30, 29, 25.
5.0
"She is experienced, patient and kind with all ages of children! One of the few people we trust with our kids aside from family. We love Mary!"
Reviewed by Camille N.
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Experience: 9 months until 10 years of age . Last 1, 5 years I was an aupair. Was taking care of one 2y. o. boy in one family and two sets of twins (18months and 4 y. o, 4 children, one is special needs) I have experience taking care of many children at playgrounds, parks and all different activities.
* Fluent English
* Strong...
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"We were in town visiting and hired Mariia to watch our 11 and 8 year old boys. She was very quick to respond to messages and confirmed multiple times the week prior. She arrived early and our boys loved her!...
Reviewed by Rachel S.
Katherine S.
Cape Coral, FL
$20-30/hr • 3 yrs exp
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Hello! My name is Katie. I am 21 years old and am a sophomore at Florida Institute of Technology. I am pursuing a degree in Clinical Psychology. I currently work as a behavioral therapist at Stepping Stones Kids Therapy for children/teens with ASD or other special needs (ages 2-15). I love working with kids! Before working as a...
5.0
"Katie is amazing. She's been with our family for a few months. We have a more difficult child and the way she has handled him and navigated him has been incredible. Highly recommend her! She's super...
Reviewed by Ashley H.
Sara W.
Cape Coral, FL
$10-20/hr • 8 yrs exp
Part Time Caregiver Available. Experience With Special Needs
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I have many years experience caring for children with special needs. I currently work at a pediatric occupational and speech therapy clinic in Fairfax, Va. I also am a live in nanny for a family with 2 school aged children, one of which is diagnosed with autism. I love what I do. I love all children, but have always been drawn...
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I have been in special education for the last 14 years and still am. I had various classrooms to include life skills, autism, developmental delays, language impairment, physical mobility concerns, and many more. I have also worked with all levels from PreK through adults.
I am caring, passionate, and patient. My heart is kind,...
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I provide company for loved ones and services that improve their living environment and make them feel more at home. I provide personal care, meal assistance, transportation, medication management, and other health care duties as needed. I am able to prepare and analyze results of blood and bodily fluids. Etc
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As an ambitious and hard working individual, I am often recognized for my people skills, dependability, and compassion. I first discovered my passion for caring for those with special needs when I was a freshman in high school. I started sitting for my neighbor who had a mild case of autism. I was then introduced to the Special...
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Experienced in reinforcing behavior through the use of positive behavior support. Teaching daily living skills such as independent feeding, dressing, toileting. Have aided occupational therapists, physical therapists, speech therapists and adaptive physical education providers during instruction.
Diana B.
Cape Coral, FL
$12-25/hr
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Hi. My name is Diana and I love to work with special needs people I have experience with a kid with autism and also delay speech. I love to Learn new things! Thank you so much !!
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Hello. My name is Lillian. I am a cna that has been in the field for 15 years. I have a hospital back ground as well as special needs.
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Hello, my name is Jaime and I am native to Fort Myers. I have been working with individuals and families as a care and personal support auxiliary for the last 27 years. I am CPR and first aide certified, I attended EMT school in 1997 along with obtaining my CNA and Home Health Aide certification the same year. I have a wide...
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Hello! My name is Katie . I am currently a registered behavior technician (RBT) at Stepping Stones Kids Therapy in Cape Coral. I work with children (2-15) who have ASD or other behavioral deficits. I have greatly enjoyed my time working with kids and have lots of experience working with children functioning at different levels....
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I've retired from hospice and now do home care. Hoping to just b privately. I have a VA quad that I get up 3-4 times in the morning and some night. I help with respite for his wife to have a break. Looking for a few more hours to help one more client.
Lived in Nevada until husband passed away 6 years. Traveled and returned to...
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Former teacher of children with mental health and social and emotional disabilities. Taught many children with Autism, ADHD, traumatic brain injuries, dyslexia, and others.
Kaylei B.
Cape Coral, FL
$13-18/hr • 2 yrs exp
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I have 2 year of experience of teaching at a Montessori preschool that teaches children 3-6. I am the assistant teacher to about 15 kids. I have a 14-year-old special needs brother with cerebral palsy and is non verbal with a tracheostomy. I help out with changing his diaper, giving him medicine, and lifting him. I can help with...
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I am a certified occupational therapist assistant. I have over 15 years of experience working with individuals with special needs.
I also have over 25 years of experience working as a nanny/babysitter, with kids of all ages, as well as multiples. :)
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Cape Coral, FL
Miriam T.
5.0
I am a blind person in a wheelchair. I was on vacation in Florida and hired Miriam to assist me in the hotel and around the resort. She is kind, cooperative, friendly and smart. We had a lot of fun together. I would strongly recommend her.
- Dawn S.
Kelsey D.
5.0
Kelsey has been great with my teen daughter with significant and multiple special needs. My daughter loved her and was always happy in her presence. She is a good nature and carrying. Always answers messages in a timely manner. Trustworthy.
- Elena D.
Stephanie P.
5.0
Steph has cared for my under a year old daughter a few days a week while I was working. I cannot express enough her gift of working with babies/kids. From the moment she met my daughter I knew she would exceed all my expectations. She got right on the floor with her and everything was about her...
- Sarah D.
Marie-claire S.
5.0
Marie-Claire is exceptional. My 4 year old absolutely loved her and she was amazing with him. She kept him occupied with lots of activities. She takes her job very seriously and her professionalism was both impeccable and refreshing to find in a sitter. I will definitely be rehiring her!
- Kirah C.
Mary B.
5.0
I think it was almost 10 plus years ago I made the tough decision to work but wanted to make sure my kids were home in a safe, loving, and productive environment. I was blessed to meet and become friends with Mary. She was like a second mom to my kids and respected our style and opened her heart...
- Heidi T.
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Ratings for Cape Coral, FL special needs caregivers listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Special Needs Caregivers in Cape Coral, FL are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 19 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.