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44 special needs caregivers are listed in Lecanto, FL
The average rate is $20/hr as of April 2024
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 8 years
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I have over 15 years of experience working with children and some of those experiences were involving specials needs. I have worked with cancer patients and with a variety of children with sensory disorders or Autistic. I can handle stressful situations with a calm and nurturing demeanor. I am very patient and I listen and...
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"Taysia helped my family, I had help with remembering how to operate my computer and phone. She is great with collecting eggs off my farm, mowing and feeding my animals. I have a pool that she also helped me...
Reviewed by Lonnie H.
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Experienced with newborn and infant care all the way up to teens. I love meet and great interviews for date nights or cleanings to share my childcare/ cleaning stories. I have a love for teaching developmental milestones and cleaning homes. My schedule is currently filling up but I have a few openings a month!
I have over 15...
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"Very active and attentive on her work.She's respectful and coordinated.Also well rounded.Respectful and very cooperative, on the task in hand.I recommend not just Taysia but the great experience she provides"
Reviewed by Jenny H.
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Jessie P.
Lecanto, FL
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
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Over 20 years experience with newborns thru teen. I Specialized in Parent Coaching, Sleep Training, & Post-Doula Infant Care. I owned a Nanny Service in Reno Nevada from 2005 thru 2019 and work with multiple families in Las Vegas. I had military contract for Yellow Ribbion in Nevada and . I have had FBI Background check, CPR &...
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I am a married Mother of four grown children. I would love to spoil your child/ren and take care of them as if they were my own! I spent many years as an executive in the business world, and am now able to seek my true calling, caring! I have experience with infants to young adults and many special needs situations. Please...
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"Connie provided care for my 14 year old son while I was on a business trip, out of state. She was always on time, very accommodating and communicated regularly so that I wouldn't worry. My son had a lot of...
Reviewed by Shawn Z.
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My name is Ivanna and I love working with children. I have been babysitting for the past 6 years and studied Early Childhood Education in high school. I have experience working with children with special needs. I completed my PCA/CNA certifications from WTC and am CPR certified. If you are looking for someone that will actually...
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"Fabulous! Can not say enough good things about Ivanna!!
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Reviewed by John H.
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Hi! I'm Katrina I am 25 and have been around children/childcare now for my whole life. I am the eldest of five siblings. I was previously a 3-year-old daycare teacher and then moved on to work for DCF for children who were in foster care for four years. I now work with children with special needs. I currently am CRP and first...
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"Katrina Is wonderful! She has helped my husband and I countless times. We have two golden retrievers we often board at her house and love her services! She has also babysat our three year old daughter who loves...
Reviewed by Dana M.
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My name is Ivanna and I love working with children. I have been babysitting for the past 6 years and studied Early Childhood Education in high school. I have experience working with children with special needs. I completed my PCA/CNA certifications from WTC and am CPR certified. If you are looking for someone that will actually...
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Hello my name is Lauren, I am 23 and currently a student at the University of Central Florida studying Special Education. I am looking for a part time/ full time sitting job. I am taking online courses so my schedule is free and flexible. I have 5 years of experience taking care of kids in the home and outside. I am energetic...
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I have a daughter with special needs and have a heart for this type challenge. I have worked with developmentally disabled people for several years in the past.
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I have 10+ years of experience, with personal references. I have experience with special needs children. My whole goal is to provide a fun and safe environment for your family. I'm available afternoons and all day on the weekends.
Katrina S.
Homosassa, FL
$20-25/hr • 2 yrs exp
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Hi! I'm katrina I am currently a rehabilitation counselor for adults with cognitive delays such as autism, schizophrenia, bipolar, muscular dystrophy etc. I currently have a bachelors in psychology and am currently pursuing a master in clinical counseling.
Bianca M.
Homosassa, FL
$10-20/hr • 1 yrs exp
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In order to become a substitute teacher, in my county, I had to go though a brief special needs training. As a sub, I have worked for my county's special needs school, CREST. I have worked with emotionally and behaviorally disturbed children. I also have experience working with the mentally challenged, and autistic students at...
Lauren H.
Inverness, FL
$12-15/hr • 7 yrs exp
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I am CPR certified and I have gone through Citrus County School District background checks and drug tests because I work at a school. I have worked closely with children, since I was very young. Working closely with my church child care from ages newborn to 12 years old. I have babysat my sisters children from when they were...
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FCC care JBLM . I had 2 new borns and 4 toddlers from ages 3-5.
I have experience with special needs children as my grandson was born at 24 weeks, I know how to operate at feeding tube and change one if it should come out or need to be replaced. I have 12 grandchildren and I love being a Grandma/GiGi. No child is ever too young...
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Kaitlin G.
Beverly Hills, FL
$15-20/hr • 3 yrs exp
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I have worked at the key training center for 3 years, and have worked with special need young adults and seniors for those years. After the key training center, I volunteered at preschools as a substitute caring for children as well. I love to be funny, kind and caring and act as a big sister to kids in need. I'm able to absorb...
Ashley S.
Homosassa, FL
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
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I have 15 years experience in senior health care with Alzheimer and dementia, also special needs. Job duties I performed, physical therapy, wound care, bathing, medication management , daily charting medical care and all your ADL . I have references to back my work. I am certified in CPR, AED, first aid a med tech certification....
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Krista S.
Inverness, FL
$15-32/hr • 10 yrs exp
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Experience with the Special Needs Children.
10 years experience as a Nanny and many years of experience with taking care of children ages ranging from Newborn to 12 years old. I started babysitting at a young age and from then my dream was to become a Nanny. I am currently employed at HCA Florida Citrus Hospital as Lead Patient...
Pamela C.
Dunnellon, FL
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
HHA, CNA ,certified Hospice & Palliativ Care Taker. I Have Been Working In Medical Field For 20 Yrs
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If you are looking for someone to care for your loved one, I may be able to help. Now that I am fully vaccinated, I have decided to come out of retirement, to continue to do what I love! I am a licensed C. N. A , H. H. A & certified hospice & palliative aide. I've been working over 25 years with elderly & persons with special...
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"Pam is friendly a very hard working person. She cares about and is concerned about the person she is taking care of."
Reviewed by Thelma G.
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Hello! My name is Jessica and I have about 20 years of experience in caring for those with special needs in their homes and in group home settings, as well as in a school setting. I am experienced in almost all areas of care and enjoy bringing a smile to other's faces.
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Hey families! I have 5+ years experience working with children of all ages starting from 6 weeks old. I also have professional certifications in childcare & youth development, as well as experience with children and teens with special needs. Message me if you're interested!
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"Victoria did an amazing job with my 2 and 5 year old. She was so kind, they said she played games with them and watched movies. I love that she was very interactive with my children. I would one hundred percent...
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Lecanto, FL
Taysia H.
5.0
Taysia helped my family, I had help with remembering how to operate my computer and phone. She is great with collecting eggs off my farm, mowing and feeding my animals. I have a pool that she also helped me clean when it's needs to be vacuumed. She is a hard worker and I appreciate the help that I...
- Lonnie H.
Taysia H.
5.0
Tayshia did a wonderful job caring for our three little ones for our date night! She was punctual, text us picture updates while we were gone, kept everyone happy and had them all sound asleep by the time we got home. Would 100% highly recommend her and will for sure be utilizing her services again...
- Jeremy K.
Connie J.
5.0
Connie provided care for my 14 year old son while I was on a business trip, out of state. She was always on time, very accommodating and communicated regularly so that I wouldn't worry. My son had a lot of fun hanging out with her. I wouldn't hesitate to hire her again and highly recommend her...
- Shawn Z.
Ivanna J.
5.0
Fabulous! Can not say enough good things about Ivanna!!
- John H.
Katrina S.
5.0
Katrina cared for our 7 year old son for an evening while we attended a Christmas Party. She offered to do a meet and greet days ahead and we really appreciated the opportunity to meet her beforehand. She was very friendly and responsible and our son really enjoyed spending time with her. When she...
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Ratings for Lecanto, FL special needs caregivers listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Special Needs Caregivers in Lecanto, FL are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 9 reviews of the 44 listed special needs caregivers.