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240 special needs caregivers are listed in Tampa, FL

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

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years

Special needs caregivers in Tampa, FL

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Quinn B.


Tampa, FL

$15-20/hr1 yrs exp

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Hello a little about my experience: 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. I also took care of a man with special needs. My duties included bathing, feeding, dressing, giving and applying meds, helping with...
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Kimberly I.


Tampa, FL

$18-30/hr7 yrs exp

How May I Best Serve You?

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I have 7 years of experience. I can help with ADLs, Home Care and Errands/Shopping. I'm a mother of a special needs child and have an abundance of patience! I'm a licensed CNA, medtech, and Hairstylist with courses and certifications in dietary. CPR certified as well. I have worked with patients trached, g-tube dependent, oxygen...
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Zorabel C.


Tampa, FL

$10-15/hr4 yrs exp

Señora

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I'm very compassionate and reliable person, friendly and kind. I have been working in the health field all my life. I was graduated from Medicine School in Venezuela and obtained a doctoral degree in Germany. Since 2016 I worked as caregiver and I love my job. My clients have been adults and seniors with disabilities or special...
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"Zorabel is an outstanding worker who is compassionate, detailed, trustworthy and a quick learner. My husband is a quadriplegic and Zorabel is able to do his full care. We’ve worked with her for over a year...

Reviewed by Melintha K.

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Elissa B.


Tampa, FL

$25/hr1 yrs exp

Patient And Kind Caregiver

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I'm very passionate about senior care, kind, caring, calm, patient, bubbly and empathetic. I'm able to provide both physical and emotional support to clients, help with meal preparation, medication reminders, errands, light housekeeping and companion care. I have been a homeschool teacher/mom for 30 years. I have three...
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Maryann A.


Tampa, FL

$9-28/hr7 yrs exp

Home Concierge Service For Home Adults And Pets

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Past experience over the past 25 years has been working for families in Tampa Bay for Concierge Home Health Care From Pregnancy to beyond 99 plus years old. Hillsborough the Education Department for Coleman Middle School as a teacher's assistant for special needs sixth grade through eighth grade in Tampa Fl. Childcare...
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Samantha V.


Tampa, FL

$30/hr2 yrs exp

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Hi my name is Sam and I am a newly graduated Registered Nurse with over six years of senior caregiving experience. I have worked in settings ranging from Assisted Living to a Level I Trauma Hospital. I have copious experience with Dementia/Alzheimer's patients as well as children with special needs. I have cared for many of my...

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I typically work with children with special needs. I am willing to working with the senior citizen population performing duties related to transportation, respite care, and meals.
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Margaret S.


Tampa, FL

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Retired Psychiatric RN

5.0

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My name is Meg and I'm a recently retired RN from Nevada. I'm looking to provide care to special needs / mentally ill people. I'm a certified psychiatric RN who has 20 years of experience .
5.0
"Meg is awesome. My child has a tracheostony and GT, and Meg took excellent care of him for about 2 years. She is never late and is very dependable. She was available last minute several times which was so...

Reviewed by Meg S.

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Laura E.


Tampa, FL

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Laura

5.0

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I am 58 years old and have had 10+ jobs since going on care. com 10 years ago. I am the mom to 4 adults. No grandchildren yet. I have worked with children ages newborn to 14 years. Two sets of twins and multiple ages in one family. I have lots of patience and have worked with and raised children with special needs, autism/ downs...
5.0
"Laura has been watching our two year old son since August 2016. She is reliable, flexible, and very sweet with our son. He absolutely adores her and they spend their days playing and doing several different...

Reviewed by Amy S.

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Trista W.


Tampa, FL

$10-15/hr6 yrs exp

Loving, Caring, Reliable Nanny

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I have experience working with a wide array of special needs from severe food allergies, to downs syndrome to ADD/ADHD to speech disorders and even bleeding disorders. I am currently a 4th grade elementary teacher and was a dual major in Special Education before moving to Florida but decided to focus on one major at a time. I am...

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I have a gentle heart and soul and try to express that to every person that I care for or take care of and I would love to be able to get of assistance to you I love taking good care to those person need a special care. I am reliable and lovable person
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Lisa D.


Tampa, FL

$20-23/hr1 yrs exp

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I have worked in assisted living facilities, a group home, and have been a private caregiver. I am comfortable dressing, bathing, feeding, giving medication, bathroom assistance., with cooking, cleaning, taking them to appointments, shopping, etc. And I did set up and administer medication. I really love sitting with older...
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Karen M.


Tampa, FL

$30-40/hr10 yrs exp

Certified Nurse Assistant

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I record vital signs, bath, dress and feed patient. I provide patient with help moving in and out of their bed and wheelchair, change bed linens. Entertain and converse with, or aloud to patients to keep them mentally healthy and alert. This job is something I enjoy doing because I like to interact with the patient, and I...
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Libia C.


Tampa, FL

$15-25/hr1 yrs exp

Full Time CNA

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I have been a CNA for over 25 years. With my title patients care is at the top of my list of prorities.
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Landon S.


Tampa, FL

$17/hr10 yrs exp

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I have been a baby sitter for 10+ years ranging from very young children to special needs. I am very passionate about watching over children and take this job very seriously!
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Mirna C.


Tampa, FL

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

BABYSITTER

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My name is Mirna, and my middle name is Yazmine, I prefer to be called by my middle name. I work as a babysitter, and I have 19 years of experience. I also have experience with newborns, premature babies, children with special needs; (autistic, down syndrome and other special needs). I am currently taking care of two babies in...
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Trista W.


Tampa, FL

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

4th Grade Teacher Looking For A Summer Job

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I am currently a VE Resource teacher with Hillsborough County. I have also taught a 4th grade reading and writing and 3rd grade Math/Science as well as Reading/Writing. In 2022, I was selected as my school's Teacher of the Year and went on to become the Top 5 Teachers of the Year for all of Hillsborough County. I graduated...
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Avery M.


Tampa, FL

$32/hr8 yrs exp

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Hi families! I am 19 years old and I am a freshman at the University of Tampa majoring in Public Relations and Advertising. I love kids and have been changing diapers since age 7 when my little brother and best friend was born! I have years of experience caring children between the ages of 3 months- 13 years old as well as for...
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Leighann P.


Tampa, FL

$20/hr9 yrs exp

A Fun And Caring Provider

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I'd describe my personality as fun, caring, and creative. I like working with kids because we can learn a lot from them. I like to teach through play, I love watching their minds work and grow. I like to interact and ask them questions. I enjoy arts & crafts, imaginative play, reading, singing, dancing, and outdoor activities....
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Maria M.


Tampa, FL

$18-35/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver

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I have over 10 plus years experience with dementia and Alzheimer's patients as well as special needs children

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Tampa, FL

Zorabel C.

5.0

Zorabel is an outstanding worker who is compassionate, detailed, trustworthy and a quick learner. My husband is a quadriplegic and Zorabel is able to do his full care. We’ve worked with her for over a year and we highly recommend her.

- Melintha K.

Margaret S.

5.0

Meg helped me with my 20-year old daughter, after she was released from a residential treatment facility. Meg spent time with her regularly, help her to maintain her daily goals, get situated in her apartment, and learn some independent life skills. Meg was always reliable and was great at...

- Laura L.

Laura E.

5.0

We hired Miss Laura to care for our twin boys who were 6 months at the time. We were so impressed with her amazing abilities, calm nature and ability to handle even the boys most difficult and fussy days we hired her full time. She was with us for over a year, everyday she was on-time, and that was...

- Laura B.

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Ratings for Tampa, FL special needs caregivers listed on Care.com

Average Rating4.7 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in Tampa, FL are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 119 reviews of the 240 listed special needs caregivers.