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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Dunedin, FL

The average rate is $18/hr as of April 2024

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 7 years

Special needs caregivers in Dunedin, FL

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Lorraine S.


Dunedin, FL

$20/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

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Experienced LPN , retired from VA last year after 39 years of service. I am seeking part time position as care giver provider not as LPN . My career range has been clinical and private care. I enjoy helping and caring for others. I am flexible and dependable. I recently had a complete background check done independently with the...
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Theresa C.


Dunedin, FL

$13-18/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Nurse And Mother

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Professional, experienced caregiver/nurse for 30 years looking to share my knowledge and skills with special people needing care and companionship. I have experience caring for specialized at home chronic critical pediatric patients. I am certified in advanced training for pediatric and adult populations. In addition, I've...
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Karen S L.


Dunedin, FL

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Owls Nest

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I have 10 years of experience as RN NICU. I can help with G Tubes and Respiratory Care. I have experience with all age groups.
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Renae P.


Dunedin, FL

$20-50/hr5 yrs exp

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Hello, I am a compassionate, patient, healthy, experienced caregiver. I have worked with infants-adults with special needs. I would like to find a good match with long term possibility. All the best, Renae-

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I am a responsible, patient, caring person. Though I am not a medical professional, I have dealt with many medical issues while taking care of my special needs son, who received his second kidney transplant this year!
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Judith W.


Dunedin, FL

$14-18/hr8 yrs exp

Helping You In Your Life Let's Create Memories

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I enjoy the interaction and helping people that need help with life every day challenges. I have a special needs grandson and I enjoy him he has taught us a lot in 25 years, compassion, joy and love. This also applies to helping seniors or others.
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Marilyn H.


Clearwater, FL

$15-20/hr2 yrs exp

5.0

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I have worked with children from the last school year with Cobb County schools. Worked with all ages from K1-6; and middle school as well as high school. Worked with Special Needs children and helping transport them back and forth to school. I raised 6 children of my own; and have helped with 9 grandsons also. I CPR First Aid...
5.0
" My family needed help for after school care. I have two children in two different schools, she picks them both up from school and brings them home. There is typically an hour between pickup times, during...

Reviewed by Allie Y.

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Ann G.


Clearwater, FL

$17-25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced FT/PT PCA

5.0

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Within my 20+ years of experience, I have cared for many with special needs and disabilities. Familiar with many different diagnosis, including Autism and Alzheimers, Sensory disorder, injury victims, visual impairments and many others. I am experienced in distributing medications, physical therapy, and personal hygiene....
5.0
"Ann did an excellent job for us helping to take care of my dad in his late stages of life. She was always on time, very dependable and did an excellent job of caring for my dad. Ann was skilled at caregiving...

Reviewed by Kristy L.

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Rosa R.


Tampa, FL

$16-26/hr6 yrs exp

5.0

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Hi! My name is Rosa, I am 22 years old, and have a very "sunshine-filled" personality! I have four younger siblings and have experience 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!...
5.0
"Very sweet girl, my kids enjoy having her. She's always been on time and her rates are reasonable. "

Reviewed by Care member

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Paul W.


Clearwater, FL

$10-20/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

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I am patient and compassionate and generally work well with special needs children. I have worked with children and young adults who have had varying degrees of autistic spectrum disorders, physical limitations, emotional and behavioral issues including ADHD, critical allergies, and seizure disorders.
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Heather B.


Clearwater, FL

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

4.5

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My goal is to allow patients to receive care/companionship in the comfort of their own home or my home. I enjoy making a difference in others life's. I am extremely capable and compassionate individual with extensive experience in elderly care-giving. I am hard working, honest, able to take initiative and go beyond the...
4.0
"Heather has been to our home 3 times so far and each time has been prompt, made dinner for she and our daughter, 34 year old, DD, cleaned up well, did crafts with her, listened to "oldies" and had a good time....

Reviewed by Suzanne K.

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Jeffery S.


Clearwater, FL

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Empathetic, Compassionate, And Driven To Learn

5.0

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I consider myself extremely empathetic and understanding of the needs of those in need. I am also very patient and can keep calm in emergency situations. Caregiving and healthcare/private care is my passion in life and I'm currently working towards a nursing degree. My former employers will tell you that I am a person you can...
5.0
"I have never come across another individual with a genuine quality and personal attentiveness. I warn you, though, his work is very addictive, and he is a quick learner - you may catch yourself repeating...

Reviewed by Paulas V.

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Danita M.


Largo, FL

$20-30/hr6 yrs exp

5.0

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Hello. I am a Watertown resident, near Cushing Square. I am the mother of a 23-year-old son who has learning disabilities. I worked in a university for a long time and had a wonderful career. Now I am free to do what I love. And I love caring for children and babies. I'm patient and kind and can soothe the angriest beast. I...
5.0
"Very sweet and was great with my 9 month old! She is a great person and look forward to seeing her again in the future"

Reviewed by Emily D.

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Maria K.


Clearwater, FL

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Quality Caregiver/Companion

5.0

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My goal is to bring my unique gifts of patience, CARING, joy, respect, humor, dignity and compassion in providing dependable home care assistance. I have over 20 years of experience, in various roles, such as; caregiver/companion/housekeeper/nanny and house management. CNA/HHA licensed for the past 15 years. My excellent...
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Desiree W.


Palm Harbor, FL

$20-35/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny

3.8

(5)

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I'm fully vaccinated! I have over 20 years of experience taking care of and educating children and adults. I have extensive experience with special needs children.
5.0
"She is very helpful with household chores and is great with children. She is reliable and trustworthy."

Reviewed by Ashley V.

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Jessica G.


Tarpon Springs, FL

$15-20/hr1 yrs exp

Adult Caregiver

5.0

(1)

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Care for individuals and families during periods of disability, disruption and transition; provide support, personal care, and help adjusting to difficult or challenging lifestyles. Provide clients with communication assistance, implement customized educational lessons, assist in development and strengthening of social, physical...
5.0
"Jessica took care of my Father soon after he was diagnosed with advanced Prostate Cancer during the times I could not be there with him. She was so caring and patient. She cared for him as if he were her own...

Reviewed by Ed Z.

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Hannah G.


Largo, FL

$18-24/hr10 yrs exp

Fun Sitter Children And Animal Lover

5.0

(1)

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I have 10 years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Grocery Shopping. I am a full time Speech- Language Pathologist. I work with children on the autism spectrum. I have experience working with children of all ages. I have experience working with children who have special needs.
5.0
"Hannah was very communicative, professional and prompt for the babysitting appointment. We felt very at ease when she arrived. Our children said they had loads of fun and we would recommend Hannah for your time...

Reviewed by Care member

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Judith C.


Largo, FL

$23/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Loving Sitter

5.0

(5)

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Experienced mom, grandma, cook, not your typical grandma. Excellent references. Taken care of all age children. Patient, loving, firm, professional, english speaking, kind woman who raised 3 exceptional human beings. Grandma to 5 sweeties. Cared for my Mom until she passed 6years ago. Excellent cook and organized helper/...
5.0
"Judy is such a delight to be around, and she is an amazing cook too! Our house was always happiest with her help. Dependable and trustworthy."

Reviewed by S D.

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Kalah S.


Largo, FL

$20-40/hr7 yrs exp

Social Worker, Caregiver, Job Coach, DSP

5.0

(1)

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I have cared for individuals with disabilities both children and adults for 7+ years. I had worked in various settings including day programs (community based), residential programs, elementary school as well as high school (job coaching). I have many trainings and certificates including being med. admin trained and have my...
5.0
"Kalah came to give support and interaction to a family member. She is very interpretative and understands the needs of the situation. She had no apprehension and has great capacity to integrate and meld and...

Reviewed by Mike G.

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Gloria P.


Clearwater, FL

$16-25/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

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Hi! I am experienced with children as I am a mother of a 21, 11, and 6-year-old. I also have experience with special needs children since my son needs special care due to having Autism and Language Disorder. Because of this, I have also observed and helped during my son's speech, physical, and occupational therapies. I am very...
5.0
"Gloria is great with babies, she is calm, sweet, caring and responsible. I highly recommend her."

Reviewed by Isbelia H.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Dunedin, FL

Marilyn H.

5.0

My family needed help for after school care. I have two children in two different schools, she picks them both up from school and brings them home. There is typically an hour between pickup times, during which she was kind enough to help with light cleaning jobs around the house. It was so...

- Allie Y.

Ann G.

5.0

Ann did an excellent job for us helping to take care of my dad in his late stages of life. She was always on time, very dependable and did an excellent job of caring for my dad. Ann was skilled at caregiving and my family would definitely recommend her to other families for caring for seniors,...

- Kristy L.

Rosa R.

5.0

Very sweet girl, my kids enjoy having her. She's always been on time and her rates are reasonable.

- Care member

Heather B.

5.0

Heather has become like family. She is extremely loyal and dependable and we are so blessed to have found her on Care.com!

- Mindy V.

Jeffery S.

5.0

I have never come across another individual with a genuine quality and personal attentiveness. I warn you, though, his work is very addictive, and he is a quick learner - you may catch yourself repeating things. He is a great friend along with being a caregiver. He quickly becomes family. I give him...

- Paulas V.

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