Find special needs adult care in Lecanto, FL that you’ll love

28 special needs adult care are listed in Lecanto, FL

The average rate is $17/hr as of May 2024

The average experience for nearby special needs adult care is 3 years

Special needs adult care in Lecanto, FL

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Taysia H.


Lecanto, FL

$20-30/hr5 yrs exp

Nurturing And Experienced Caregiver

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...
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...

Lonnie H.

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Aiyanna J.


Lecanto, FL

$15-20/hr1 yrs exp

I have almost a year of experience working in an assisted living facility. I have worked with dementia patients and physically disabled patients. I take this work very seriously and strive to offer the best experience possible for the patients I care for. I can help and complete most day to day tasks and food prep for patients.
Aiyanna can also help with: Meal prep, errands, dementia, light cleaning, respite care
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Ivanna J.


Hernando, FL

$10-20/hr2 yrs exp

Special Needs Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

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...
5.0
"Fabulous! Can not say enough good things about Ivanna!! "

John H.

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Ladena D.


Hernando, FL

$20/hr9 yrs exp

Just A Easy Going Person

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is LaDena but I go by Dena . I have 1 child she is disabled (blind) I'm happily married to my best friend for 20 years. We have 6 dogs. So caring for pets is no problem. I have always loved working with the elder all the way back to my great grandma. I will have to say the most special thing was being able to take...
Ladena can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, companionship, dementia, mobility assistance, meal prep & more
5.0
"Ladena is a true caregiver. She will do whatever is needed for the comfort and care needed including baths, personal hygiene, and meals. She will even do shopping if needed. I have known Ladena for around 20 years and I would trust her with my own family."

DANN K.

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Ashley S.


Homosassa, FL

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

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....
Ashley can also help with: Errands, hospice services, dementia, home modification, companionship, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CNA

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Connie J.


Hernando, FL

$25-35/hr2 yrs exp

Special Needs Care

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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Bianca M.


Homosassa, FL

$10-20/hr1 yrs exp

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...
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Ladena D.


Hernando, FL

$14-20/hr

I Am Just An Easy Going Person

Hello, my name is LaDena but I go by Dena. I have worked with the elder for 9 years. I have 1 child she is disabled (blind) I'm happily married to my best friend for 20 years. We have 6 dogs. So caring for pets is no problem. I have always loved working with the elder all the way back to my great grandma. I will have to say the...
Ladena can also help with: Personal care, meal prep, dementia, home modification, light cleaning, errands & more
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Katrina S.


Homosassa, FL

$20-25/hr2 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

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.
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Nicki H.


Beverly Hills, FL

$20-25/hr3 yrs exp

Companion Care

Hi my name is Nicki, I work as a relief house manager on the weekends for AHRC a non profit organization for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. My day to day includes assistance with showers, medication administration, meal prep and feeding if needed, and taking then out into the community. I have been...

Brittany W.


Inverness, FL

$15-22/hr5 yrs exp

Available Full And Part Time. Very Flexible Available For Housekeeping, Companionship, Etc.

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I went to WTC for medical administration and office administration. Completed both courses with great attendance and grades but I found a job in home health care and really enjoyed and got real satisfaction being able to help others. I have two sons and three dogs. I am very caring and easy to talk to. I love being outside,...
Brittany can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, companionship, dementia, hospice services, errands & more
Skills:

Wound Care

Medical Equipment Experience

CPR

5.0
"Brittany is amazing and I highly recommend her!!! She masters all of the qualities of an ideal caregiver. She is attentive to the patient, always responsible, responsive, dependable, passionate, caring, truly a self-starter with a great attitude and work ethic....

Roxie W.

I have experienced working on people with disabilities and seniors, having patience and empathy in this job is rewarding for me. When at the end of the day, I realized I had helped someone live life as happy she can be. I have a positive attitude towards work and flexible to task given to me. I can do light housekeeping and give...
Gina can also help with: Companionship, live-in home care, personal care, mobility assistance
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Jessie H.


Dunnellon, FL

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Loving Caregiver For You

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

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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Nanette W.


Brooksville, FL

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Provider

I work with Special Needs Children and help with errands everyday needs and homework. I enjoy every minute and I've worked with them for 10 years.
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Pamela C.


Dunnellon, FL

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

HHA, CNA ,certified Hospice & Palliativ Care Taker. I Have Been Working In Medical Field For 20 Yrs

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

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...
Pamela can also help with: Dementia, hospice services, errands, companionship, light cleaning, home modification & more
Skills:

CPR

Home Health Aide

CNA

5.0
"Pam is friendly a very hard working person. She cares about and is concerned about the person she is taking care of."

Thelma G.

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Amanda R.


Brooksville, FL

$10-30/hr10 yrs exp

Loving Caregiver

I have worked in the healthcare field now for 10 years I have worked with people of all ages children, adults and seniors and different disabilities in different settings such as group homes , private care , hospice , hospital work I genuinely enjoy my job and love caring for others have experience with hoyer lifts and transfers...
Amanda can also help with: Personal care, home modification, dementia, visiting nurse, respite care, hospice services & more
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Amanda has a great personality. She is honest & dependable. Anyone would be blessed to have her in their lives."

Sylvia K.

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Savanna C.


Brooksville, FL

$15-20/hr

Patient And Reliable Caregiver

Hi! My name is Savanna, I am a 20-year-old college student looking to pursue nursing. I have volunteer experience working in a adult day care, and due to my one-on-one paraprofessional experience with a special needs student, I have experience with hoyer lifts, changing, and mobility assistance. I was raised by a disabled mother...
Savanna can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, transportation, meal prep
In my years working in the healthcare field, I enjoyed taking care of the elderly over any other age group. I have taken care of special needs adults as well as patients with dementia, cancer, parkinsons, diabetes, heart disease, and so much more. I enjoy cooking and have owned a house cleaning business.
Shannon can also help with: Dementia, hospice services, meal prep, companionship, light cleaning, errands & more
Skills:

CPR

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Jessica B.


Dunnellon, FL

$14-19/hr

Kind And Trustworthy

I don't have more than a month's experience but have fallen in love with helping others a long time ago. I am also respectful patient and genuinely interesting in quality of care I give being acceptable to whom I help with duties. I want to bring enjoyment to those around me. Speaking of that, I have an interest in healthy...
Jessica can also help with: Light cleaning, live-in home care, errands, transportation, meal prep
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Suzette S.


Dunnellon, FL

$25-40/hr4 yrs exp

Professional Caregiver

I'm a compassionate and caring caregiver with 10+ years experience in the health care field. Assisting individuals to complete activities of daily living; personal care and hygiene, medication reminders, shopping, light meal preparation, errands and doctor visits or other appointments. Support and encouragement to participate in...

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Recent special needs adult care 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.

Ivanna J.

5.0

Fabulous! Can not say enough good things about Ivanna!!

- John H.

Ladena D.

5.0

She pays close attention to details. She Lauranote's the little things that make the days brighter.

- Laura H.

Brittany W.

5.0

Brittany is amazing and I highly recommend her!!! She masters all of the qualities of an ideal caregiver. She is attentive to the patient, always responsible, responsive, dependable, passionate, caring, truly a self-starter with a great attitude and work ethic. She is very easy to work with, always...

- Roxie W.

Pamela C.

5.0

Pam is friendly a very hard working person. She cares about and is concerned about the person she is taking care of.

- Thelma G.

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