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Maryann A.

Special Needs

Tampa, FL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
15 years experience
New Parent/Baby Doula Newborn Sleep Doula Med Tech HHA End of Life Doula for People and Pets (Alzheimer's, Dementia/Diabetes/Hospice) * Aging and Disabled VA Provider * APD Florida Train (Special Needs) * Medicare/Medicaid Med Waiver Provider * APD Disability Canine Training Provider * Literacy Tutor Volunteer for...

Megan H. says "Maryann helped my family with pet care and babysitting. My son was around 4 at the time and loved her very much. She's amazing and always had fun projects...

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Melody P.

Tampa, FL

5.0(1)
from
$13/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello, my name is Melody! I have been working as an Occupational Therapist Assistant for the past 10 years with the elderly and recently with children. I love to be helpful and my goal as a companion/caregiver is to assist others in being as independent as possible in order for them to stay as active in their daily lives as...

Thomas C. says "Melody cared for my adult daughter with cancer 4 hours a day for 6 weeks until she died. During that time, she fit in well with our household, looked...

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Heather H.

Babysitter/Nanny/Also Worked With Special Needs

Tampa, FL

5.0(1)
from
$21/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
meal prep
craft assistance
I have over 18 years of experience working with children starting at age 3 months and up in various settings! Additionally, I have worked with ages 3 to 21 with special needs in both the nanny field and school settings. Please feel free to message me so we can connect to share more about one another and see if it is a great fit!...

Susan H. says "Heather is a very caring responsible person. She is very reliable & enjoys helping children meet and exceed their potentials/milestones. She keeps...

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Juanita L.

Former Bilingual Educator/Healthcare Professional Ready To Change Roles For A Caring Job Opportunity

Tampa, FL

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
8 years experience
I am choosing to be a childcare provider because I am ready to help young families provide a loving and safe option for in home childcare. I am a college graduate who speaks both English and Spanish equally, and willing to teach Spanish to your babies if interested. I have worked in the healthcare sector most of my adults years...

Care Member says "She was with our family since my first baby was 3 weeks old. She was always on time and willing to go above and beyond, she loved our child like her...

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Hannah H.

Hi, I'm Hannah!

Tampa, FL

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Grocery shopping
swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Hannah, I am currently a graduate student studying psychology! I have been nannying for over 8 years and I am passionate about caring for children! I currently have an internship as a pediatric psychotherapist Tuesdays/Thursdays 9 a.m. - 6 pm, but am completely free outside of that! My most recent job was caring...

Care Member says "Hannah is amazing! She is our full time nanny for 2 babies. She started when the girls were 2m/7m, now 7m/12m. She balances their unique needs through...

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Dayanara V.

A Little Insight Into Who I Am

Tampa, FL

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Light cleaning
travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
meal prep
+ 1 more
I'd describe my personality as energetic, attentive, creative and open minded! I started working with kids when I was in high school, right after my little sister was born. I helped out with her most days and after gaining that experience with her for a few years I started to babysit for friends and family after school and on...

Care Member says "We LOVE Dani! She is wonderful with all 3 kids, all at the same time (4-13 years old) and one on one. She is organized and cleans the house well. She...

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Holly P.

Learning Through Creativity And Curiosity

Tampa, FL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
9 years experience
Meal prep
travel
light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
Ever since my very first job at 15 as an After School Tutor I have spent my life caring for, teaching, and helping others. My career includes time spent as an Assistant Ballet Instructor, an Exhibit Educator at The Florida Aquarium, a Lead Teacher in PreK-4 and PreK-3 classrooms, and a Nanny for children ages 6 months to 5...

Katie S. says "Holly is fabulous and my kids LOVE her-- I need to learn some of the songs and crafts she does. She is well trained and formally educated. I felt...

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Mikayla C.

Part- Time Tutor/caregiver Fun-loving And Reliable

Tampa, FL

3.6(1)
from
$15/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
carpooling
Hi there, welcome to my profile I'm so glad you found me! I am a former early childhood educator. Well vested in extensive early preschool and school age care my duties included feeding, supervising, teaching, and entertaining youth from infants to 12 years of age. I began working with children at the age of 16 and quickly found...

Hafisat O. says "Mikayla is the sweetest baby sitter. My daughter loves her. She watched my 6 month-old baby while I went for an interview. Right from the moment I met...

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Laura E.

Laura

Tampa, FL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
meal prep
carpooling
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...

Laura B. says "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...

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Dee R.

Evening Or Weekends Babysitter

Tampa, FL

5.0(1)
from
$13/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
I have over 10 years experience with children ages 0 to 16 I also have worked with special need children as well. I am a VPK teacher at a private preschool during the day. I have my CDA in early childhood. I also have my CPR, first aid. Also have my fingerprints and background check through my school. I have no problem providing...

Lee F. says "She watched or 4 preteen boys and I had no worries. She knows how to handle kids."

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Priscila M.

Full Time Caregiver Available

Tampa, FL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
travel
craft assistance
meal prep
carpooling
Hello! My name is Priscila and I'm a career nanny and infant/new born specialized. I started working with children when I was 15, being a volunteer at my church, helping in summer camps and later on, being a babysitter for many families in my community. After some years being a nanny as a side job, I had the opportunity in...

Jessica T. says "Priscila has been a reliable babysitter when we need her for random evening/weekend events. She's great with our 9 month old! "

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Carrie A.

Tampa, FL

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
meal prep
carpooling
Hello! My name is Carrie and I am an experienced nanny/sitter who has 10 years of experience!. I have experience in caring for children with special needs, senior care, as well as looking after animals. I have a college degree as well as reliable transportation. I am very nurturing, positive, and friendly, and love physical...

Care Member says "Carrie is a great babysitter/nanny. Our 10 year old loves her and she has watched him and taken him for day trips. I would highly recommend Carrie to a...

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Claire S.

Tampa, FL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Grocery shopping
swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Claire and I've been a professional nanny for over 5 years now. I have taken early childhood classes, I am CPR Certified, First Aid Certificated, and I also have taken safe sleep and car seat safety classes. I have worked in the daycare setting in the toddler room as well as being a nanny for multiple families. I...

Care Member says "Claire was amazing with my kids. They loved her and are asking when she’s coming back. I love that!! "

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Maryann A.

Currently Pediatric Neurologist Psychiatrist EEG Tech Asst.

Tampa, FL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
15 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Light cleaning
travel
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
meal prep
+ 1 more
I love caring from pregnancy and beyond including APD (Special Needs) Florida Provider for Med Waiver, VA, and Aging & Disabled of all 3 bay area county Providers. Non Smoker, Vaccinated and Pet Friendly. Literacy Tutor Volunteer for Hillsborough County Library. Doula/HHA/Med Tech Retired CNA

Care Member says "Maryann is the best caregiver I have ever used. She understands what a child’s needs are and works well with parents so that everyone is on the same...

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Rose M.

HHA/Med Tech

Tampa, FL

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
7 years experience
Hospice services
respite care
meal prep
errands
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hello I'm Rose I've been a caregiver for years now with both children and Elderly. I have experiences working with childrens with special needs. I also have experiences caring for clients with Alzheimer, Parkinson's and full on dementia.

Care Member says "Rose treat my grandma just like she was her own rose is very sweet and kind and she is so respectful loving and she has an amazing heart i love her so...

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Zorabel C.

Señora

Tampa, FL

5.0(1)
from
$13/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
transportation
respite care
errands
meal prep
+ 1 more
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...

Melintha K. says "Zorabel is an outstanding worker who is compassionate, detailed, trustworthy and a quick learner. My husband is a quadriplegic and Zorabel is able to...

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Jean R.

Available For Companionship, Housekeeping, Meal Preparation And Concierge Services.

Tampa, FL

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Hospice services
respite care
personal care
home modification
live-in home care
+ 1 more
My experience caring for others started in the 80's caring for my grandmother. I have always enjoyed caring for others & teaching others how to care for themselves. I work with families that need some assistance caring for their loved ones. I also work closely with families & their physicians to ensure that clients receive the...

Sheila M. says "Jean is a pro all the way!! She came on short notice to attend a function and I needed a companion care pro. She is an articulate intelligent dependable...

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Reyna S.

San Diego High

Tampa, FL

4.9(1)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Hospice services
respite care
personal care
home modification
live-in home care
+ 1 more
I have over 20 yrs. of experience as a healthcare provider. CNA, CPR, and first aid certified. My specialty is in geriatrics, but I've also cared for children with special needs in a hospital setting. Throughout the years I have acquired a vast amount of knowledge and experience in my field. My best asset is the compassionate...

Sally W. says "Reyna is a very professional, reliable and thorough caregiver- probably the best we have encountered using this site. We felt comfortable knowing that she...

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Gabriela E.

Part Time Special Needs Caregiver Available

Tampa, FL

from
$15/hr
1 year experience
I have experience caring for a special needs child and really enjoyed watching her learn and grow. I have experience with clothing, bathing, feeding, toileting and watching over a special needs child.
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Sasha D.

Special Needs Caregiver

Tampa, FL

from
$15/hr
2 years experience
After graduating with a bachelors in developmental psychology, I was quickly hired at a school for chidlren with autism and brain injuries. As a residential counselor, my responsibilities included implementing goals set in their individual education support plans and following their behavior support plan. While there, I was...
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  • 191 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $19.10/hr as of December 2025

  • The average star rating for rated special needs caregivers is 4.5

Recent special needs caregiver reviews from local parents in Tampa, FL

Special Needs Caregivers in Tampa, FL are rated 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 57 reviews of the 190 listed special needs caregivers

Maryann A.

Maryann helped my family with pet care and babysitting. My son was around 4 at the time and loved her very much. She's amazing and always...

- Megan H.

Melody P.

Melody cared for my adult daughter with cancer 4 hours a day for 6 weeks until she died. During that time, she fit in well with our...

- Thomas C.

Heather H.

Heather is a very caring responsible person. She is very reliable & enjoys helping children meet and exceed their potentials/milestones....

- Susan H.

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