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151 special needs caregivers are listed in Fort Lauderdale, FL
The average rate is $19/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years
Special needs caregivers in Fort Lauderdale, FL
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I'm a reliable Certified Nurse Aide professional with excellent patient skills gained through over 10 years of experience in the field.
I have taken care of male and female seniors during the day and overnights. Also, kids and young adults with special needs such as down syndrome, cerebral palsy and autism.
I am looking to be a...
5.0
"Nando is the BEST! He took care of my kids regularly for over a year. They absolutely adore him. He cares deeply and has tons of experience caring for special needs kids and adults. I wouldn't hesitate to...
Reviewed by James M.
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Experienced, patient and compassionate caregiver. Experienced in working in home healthcare settings assisting with daily patient living. This may include helping with bodily functions, bathing, and eating; developing mobility and communication skills; and coordinating services with healthcare specialists, family members, and...
5.0
"An extremely caring and hard working person, Natalia is always smiling and positive. She was a ray of sunshine during a very difficult time for us. I would recommend her to anyone that needs an adult caregiver...
Reviewed by Sherri S.
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My name is Amy. I am 51 years old. I am a certified teacher with Broward county for over 20 years. with my Master's degree. I am available to tutor, babysit, and run errands. I am available nights/ weekends/ and school vacations as I work full time as a 1st grade teacher
I am experience with newborns up through teenagers. I...
5.0
"Amy is a 1st grade Broward teacher and also has experience working with special needs children. I was able to look at her background check which is clean, I was able to verify her employment with her school so...
Reviewed by Jessica G.
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I have been working with children with disabilities for over 16 years. It is a passion of mine and I know I was selected specially for this area of work. It takes a special individual to work in the area of special needs. I don't take it for granted and I do my best to make sure my job is fulfilled daily.
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I have a 9 years old son, he has autism, I love him so much and take care of him a lot, I try to play with him as much as possible, I love the few times when he looks at me. I am very responsible, polite, and punctual person. I'm going to take care excellent of your child as he/she would be mine.
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My name is Sara. I have over 10 years experience in Special Needs. I am a caregiver for the elderly and can be nanny for children. It is a joy take care of children and the elderly. They put a smile on my face. Daycare and after school care part/full time is good for me. I have my own transportation. I'm bilingual I can speak...
5.0
"Sara is great! My daughter (who is 2.5) gets so excited for her to come over!
She's always on time and super dependable and as soon as she comes over, she starts playing with my kids right away. She also...
Reviewed by Rachel H.
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Hi am from Costa Rica and am bilingual. Actually I am working as a teacher assistant an elementary school with special needs, I provide the most professional and best care for every children. I love kids, I am very patient and very careful and very compassion person.
Samiyah B.
Fort Lauderdale, FL
$20-22/hr • 2 yrs exp
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I'm a parent with special needs as well so I understand this is why I decided to be a helping hand for someone else!!! I don't think their nothing else I enjoy better than to have job I love to do. Teach them some new everyday !
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"Samaiyah is a kind, gentle, caring, person who is taking care of my daughter with special needs. It's challenging to find someone to trust with my daughter, but I have found that with Samaiyah. I highly...
Reviewed by Laura V.
Stacey K.
Fort Lauderdale, FL
$20-22/hr • 3 yrs exp
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Hello I am a patient and understanding very positive and lovable, I give out hugs for free. I have a passion for my work in the public school system as a behavioral tech. I work with special needs children for 4 years. I have my Applied Behavior Analysis certification and I am currently working on my Registered Behavioral Tech...
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"Stacey has been a great addition to our family. Being a mom herself, she has demonstrated the right balance of having fun while being responsible (like cleaning up after themselves during a art or craft...
Reviewed by Olivia P.
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II have worked as a caregiver for elderly with 21 years and also have the opportunity to work with mentally challenged people and kids. I am a caring, kind, and compassionate employee. I have had the opportunity to work with different diagnosis's,( Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, Heart condition(cardio),
neurological, etc. I'm also a...
5.0
"She is nice and kind-hearted, Thank you for your service."
Reviewed by Derek W.
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I have always been drawn to caring for others, and my nurturing and patient nature makes it a perfect fit. I have gained experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities and congenital disorders. I have developed a responsible approach to medication management, making safety a priority. I offer companionship...
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"Maria is natural care giver who devotes herself to the one that she is spending time with. Very patient and loving. Maria fits in well with conversing in social settings, is funny, enjoys music and cooking. She...
Reviewed by Care member
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I am a certified teacher. My certifications in regular/ special/ gifted Education. I specialize in Reading, Writing Composition, English, History, Literature, English as a second language, speech/ language skills. Also, teach study skills, memorization strategies, organizational skills, social skills, behavioral / social skills....
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"Melissa has an easy going, calm, patient, and deliberate personality which is perfectly suited to children 16 and under, especially children who are easily distracted or have special needs. Over long periods...
Reviewed by Brian D.
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Own a reliable vehicle with a valid driver s license and clean driving record
Able to handle emergency and unforeseen situations effectively. Love to care for special needs person.
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I have experience caring for children with Asthma, Autism, Diabetes, Epilepsy, food aversion, Cerebral Palsy, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, and Night Terrors. I have cared for my younger brother who has Asthma and Night Terrors by means of assisting with an inhaler and nebulizer, getting him back to sleep peacefully, and...
Violeta M.
Fort Lauderdale, FL
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Part Time Or Full Time - Nanny/babysitter/Special Needs Available
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I'm a life-loving person, I simply enjoy spending time with children. I love taking children to interactive and fun activities such as the library, zoo, museum, park, etc. But I can also spend the day at home coloring, drawing, and playing. It is very easy for me to connect with kids. I understand the importance of my role and...
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"Loved meeting Violeta. Unfortunately it didn't work out due to my schedule needed but i would have loved for her to have taken care of my beautiful baby C. She has a great personality and very professional. You...
Reviewed by Rubby Z.
Daisy R.
Fort Lauderdale, FL
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Part-Time Typical And Special Needs Nanny W/h ECE Degree Available
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I've been working with children since 2001, while attending college I discovered my true passion as an educator and changed my major to Early Childhood Education where I received my BS. I've managed roles as a Preschool Director for many years and a Children Services Director for a national special needs non-profit organization....
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"Daisy is truly one of a kind. During our time with her our 6 month old excelled and became a much less fussy baby because he was being stimulated appropriately. She is an educator, not someone who is looking to...
Reviewed by Ana S.
Jessica M.
Fort Lauderdale, FL
$18-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Fun Caregiver With Over 10 Years Of Experience!
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I am looking to help families near me whenever they want a night out to enjoy a nice dinner & movie or so they can get errands taken care of. I am comfortable watching kids for extended periods of time for up to 12 hours in one day. I most recently worked at a theme park in the area . I have experience caring for children as...
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"Jessica was the perfect babysitter for our family while we were on vacation. She was reliable, flexible (added a night on short notice), experienced and in control, knows her way around Disney, and connected...
Reviewed by Sara S.
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Hi! My name is Tayla and I absolutely love caring for kiddos. I graduated high school at the age of 16 and earned my first college degree at the age of 18. Currently, I am pursuing a Combined BS + Masters of Computer Science, bachelors in education, and marketing minor. Thus, I can assure you that I am extremely hard worker and...
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"Tayla has been our part time sitter and mothers helper for the past two years. She takes excellent care of our two sons, ages 6 and 8. I find her to be consistently pleasant, responsible and dependable. From...
Reviewed by Kristen L.
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I am an actively fun, patiently understanding, calm under any stress & medically educated Mother myself with 20+ years experience nurturing kids. Thanks to my own Mother who was a teacher, I have a great understanding & appreciation for early childhood development. As an athlete all my life I am well versed in creating healthy...
5.0
"There is not enough time or room to say how amazing Kelly is. As a first time mother and having someone watch your child is very difficult, but with Kelly you are at complete ease. She devotes so much time to...
Reviewed by Georgina B.
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Hi I'm Miyah I would love to speak to you, I have experience with all ages of children up to 13yrs old , have references as well , I'm a very careful in kind person who enjoys helping others, I also have experience with special needs, I'm looking for long term job that I love and would like to help your family. I have 4 years of...
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"Samiyah B, proved to be a gift to our family. She is very reliable and skilled in dealing with children. I would definitely hire her again. Any family would be lucky to have her."
Reviewed by Anthony G.
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Nando L.
5.0
Nando is the BEST! He took care of my kids regularly for over a year. They absolutely adore him. He cares deeply and has tons of experience caring for special needs kids and adults. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend him to anyone!!!
- James M.
Natalia E.
5.0
An extremely caring and hard working person, Natalia is always smiling and positive. She was a ray of sunshine during a very difficult time for us. I would recommend her to anyone that needs an adult caregiver and companion.
- Sherri S.
Amy T.
5.0
Amy is a 1st grade Broward teacher and also has experience working with special needs children. I was able to look at her background check which is clean, I was able to verify her employment with her school so that part of the process gave us peace of mind because we don't leave or kids with just...
- Jessica G.
Sarita R.
5.0
Sara is great! My daughter (who is 2.5) gets so excited for her to come over!
She's always on time and super dependable and as soon as she comes over, she starts playing with my kids right away. She also watches my son (who is 9 months) and has no problem with both of them. I have had her...
- Rachel H.
Samiyah B.
4.0
Samaiyah is a kind, gentle, caring, person who is taking care of my daughter with special needs. It's challenging to find someone to trust with my daughter, but I have found that with Samaiyah. I highly recommend her.
- Laura V.
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Ratings for Fort Lauderdale, FL special needs caregivers listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.6 / 5
Special Needs Caregivers in Fort Lauderdale, FL are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 146 reviews of the 151 listed special needs caregivers.