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Catherine D.

Autism Special Needs ADD ADHD

Alva, FL

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$17/hr
10 years experience
I provide personalized K-12 tutoring that helps students build confidence, independence, and academic growth. As a Florida-certified Special Education Teacher, I specialize in supporting students with Autism, ADHD, learning differences, and other academic challenges through individualized instruction that meets each learner...
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Dependable Overnight/ Day, Caregiver For Special Needs

Lehigh Acres, FL

3.0(1)
from
$13/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have six years experience caring for those with special needs. I've cared for two Autistic children and one blind child. Most of my experience is with those wheelchair bound. I also have experience operating hoyer lifts. I have cared for five people who were confined to a wheelchair in their homes. Two were mentally...

Brenda C. says "Does take a lot of time off for personal interests."

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Evenings And/or Weekends Care Provider

Fort Myers, FL

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience
My name is Stephanie. I have worked with special needs kiddos for about 21 years. Working with these beautiful souls is truly my passion and I am so lucky to have found something I love so immensely! I am a very positive, energetic, loving, reliable, patient, flexible, hard working, and open minded person. I started out doing...

Sarah D. says "Steph has cared for my under a year old daughter a few days a week while I was working. I cannot express enough her gift of working with babies/kids. From...

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Special Needs Provider With Experience With Autism

Fort Myers, FL

5.0(0)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience
Hello, I recently moved to SWFL (Ft. Myers) from Vermont where I held a position as a 1:1 in Special Education in an elementary school for the past 10 years. I resigned in 9/2109 as I worked toward selling home. I worked primarily with children on the Autism Spectrum, both verbal and pre/non verbal. I am familiar with ABA,...
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Fort Myers, FL

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
I am a single mom to Irish twin boys, E (two) and S (one). My youngest is breastfed, so I am seeking a family to assist who is open to allowing me to bring my sons along. We love to play and have fun! I graduated from Cosmetology school in 2012 and hold a valid Cosmetology license. I also graduated from college in 2017 and hold...

Angela H. says "I hired Mackenzie to babysit my kids and she's great. My boys had a good time drawing, reading and playing with her. She is very punctual and very...

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Lehigh Acres, FL

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$17/hr
5 years experience
Meal prep
Caring for children, especially those with special needs, has been a beautiful experience full of love, learning, kindness, and gratitude every day.
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Lehigh Acres, FL

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$30/hr
7 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
personal care
dementia
errands
I have 7 years of experience. I can help with Transportation Services and Meal Preparation., house keeping, grocery shopping, bathing and all specials need I also have hover lift experience, bring client to doctors appointments and hospice experience.
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Caregiver Available

Lehigh Acres, FL

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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
Hello, I have many years of experience taking care of children. I am a mother of three children, ages 26, 23, and 21. I have a degree in Elementary Education and taught for three years. Also, I was a Teacher's Assistant in Religious Education. As an assistant, I would help the children with special needs. I was an Assistant...
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Lehigh Acres, FL

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$21/hr
5 years experience
Hi, I'm Lumi, a warm, creative, and dedicated early childhood educator with four years of experience working with children from toddlers through school-age. I've worked as a toddler through pre-kindergarten teacher, camp counselor, and in before-and-after care, and babysitter. Creating playful, safe, and supportive spaces where...
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Certified Home Health Aide

Lehigh Acres, FL

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$20/hr
10 years experience
I have experience in Parkinson disease, dementia, stroke, paralysis. I am very patient, understanding, and a very good listener. I am also good at what I do.
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Lehigh Acres, FL

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$13/hr
Transportation
light cleaning
dementia
errands
Hello! My name is Nacheca and I have experience providing compassionate care for seniors, including those with special needs. I'm CPR certified, patient, and attentive, with a strong focus on safety and emotional well-being. I enjoy creating a calm and supportive environment whether that means assisting with daily routines,...
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Here To Help Out!!Allow Me To Make Parenting A Little Easier While I Do What I Love.

Lehigh Acres, FL

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$28/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
travel
grocery shopping
light cleaning
Bringing joy and nurturing care to children has been my passion for the last few years. My positive experiences babysitting motivated me to support families by providing reliable childcare. I am patient, calm, friendly, and approachable. I communicate with parents through written daily reports, verbal communication at pickup,...
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Lehigh Acres, FL

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$18/hr
Caring for children with special needs is my passion. I am a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) with hands-on experience supporting children with autism and other developmental differences. I approach each child with patience, compassion, and creativity, making learning and play engaging through sensory activities, games, and...
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Lehigh Acres, FL

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Thanks for your consideration. I am a patient, kind, and professional caregiver. I specialize in first aid, medication management, and supportive care.
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Baby Nurse And Child Care

Lehigh Acres, FL

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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
For two decades, I've found immense joy in nurturing children's growth. My positive experiences in previous babysitting roles, coupled with my desire to positively impact young lives and support families, led me to this fulfilling path. I am patient, calm, creative, friendly, and approachable. I follow parents' lead when...
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Fort Myers, FL

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$20/hr
2 years experience
Transportation
meal prep
errands
light cleaning
I am a caregiver with over two years of experience supporting and caring for older adults. I am certified as a Special Needs Caregiver (CNE), which allows me to provide a professional, safe, and empathetic service. I specialize in daily assistance, medication management, mobility support, personal hygiene, and, above all,...
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Lehigh Acres, FL

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$25/hr
I have experience with ADD/ADHD, ASD, ODD, PTSD, and Global Developmental Delays. My son is on the spectrum, so I handle and live with someone who has the diagnosis. I am able to help with medication administration, bathroom and bathing needs, feeding support, etc.
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Lehigh Acres, FL

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$23/hr
8 years experience
Transportation
meal prep
errands
light cleaning
Making a difference in the lives of adults and seniors is my calling. With eight years of experience as a caregiver, I'm passionate about supporting well-being and independence, and providing families with peace of mind. I hold a graduate degree and certifications as a Nursing Assistant and Home Health Aide. I'm also trained in...
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Lehigh Acres, FL

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$17/hr
3 years experience
Hi, I'm Taïsha! I'm a responsible, caring, and patient sitter who genuinely loves working with children. I'm CPR certified and a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT), so I have professional experience supporting kids in a safe and structured environment.
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I Love Children!

Lehigh Acres, FL

from
$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Meal prep
travel
light cleaning
swimming supervision
carpooling
+ 1 more
I have over 10 years of childcare experience; more than five of those years are professional caring for infants, toddlers, special needs children and even older kids. I do primarily focus on infants and toddlers, as most my experience stems from there. I have Early Childhood education, speak some Hebrew, and I am getting to be...
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  • The average post rate is $17.00/hr as of May 2026

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

Special Needs Caregivers in Alva, FL are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

Venessa M.

Does take a lot of time off for personal interests.

- Brenda C.

Stephanie P.

Steph has cared for my under a year old daughter a few days a week while I was working. I cannot express enough her gift of working with...

- Sarah D.

Mackenzie A.

I hired Mackenzie to babysit my kids and she's great. My boys had a good time drawing, reading and playing with her. She is very punctual...

- Angela H.

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