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Jodi H.

LPN That Can Adapt To Most Any Circumstance

Bradenton, FL

5.0(0)
from
$15/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I am currently a licensed nurse in both MN and FL. I have recently moved permanently to Bradenton from MN. I am a non-smoker, wife and mother of 2 grown children. I am an animal lover (as long as they have legs!) I have my own reliable transportation and a clean driving record. Also, CPR certified. I could adapt to just about...
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Lauren C.

Behavior Specialist I/Youth And Family Counselor I

Bradenton, FL

5.0(0)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience
My first passion in life is caring for people of all ages - from newborn to those in their nineties.... I just love people. I believe everyone deserves a loving and nurturing environment in which to grow, thrive, and have the best quality of life possible. I have run daycare for children with special needs, worked as a Youth and...
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Katherine W.

Bradenton, FL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
20 years experience·
Hired by 10 families in your area
Travel
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
As a nurturing and experienced childcare provider with 20 years in the field, I'm passionate about fostering children's growth and development. My previous babysitting roles have been incredibly rewarding, and I'm excited to support families by providing reliable childcare. I consider myself patient, calm, creative,...

Care Member says "Kate watched my then 2 year old daughter out of our home. She treated her with love as if it was a member of her own family. My daughter was always...

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Ann C.

Bradenton, FL

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
carpooling
Hi, my name is Ann. I currently live in Lakewood Ranch and I am looking for someone who needs part time help. My responsibilities include child care, taking care of pets, some tutoring, cleaning and house keeping, organizing, and running errands. I have cared for children with special needs, ranging from ages 3 to 10 years old....

Kim P. says "Ann has watched our son on multiple occasions. She is always on time. She was very thoughtful and marked a weekend that we needed a sitter in her calendar...

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Rasiel F.

Bradenton, FL

5.0(0)
from
$30/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
Hello! I have 8+ years of experience working with children from the ages of 6 months to 17 years old, not to mention being a big sister :). Nothing makes me happier than caring for our future generations and I have a great passion for and knowledge of childhood development. I have experience volunteering with children that...
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Andreia C.

Trustworthy, Loving Nanny/Brandenton/Sarasota Area!

Bradenton, FL

4.8(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
craft assistance
My name is Andreia. I have over 30 years of experience as Career Nanny. I went to college for Physical Education back in Brazil, and took some Child Development College classes at PBSC in South Florida more recently. I also have a background in teaching swimming for children. I pursued many babysitter and nanny positions here in...

Carolina B. says "Andreia is a wonderful Nanny. She is very responsible, patient, and a caring person. She is very easy to work with and has always a very positive...

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Karrie D.

Bradenton, FL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
travel
craft assistance
I have 8 years of experience working with children professionally and many more experiences with children in informal settings. I am a certified teacher, and I have been working as a paraprofessional in Manatee County elementary schools for over 8 years working with students with special needs. I have been a foster parent for...

Meredith G. says "She watches my son 2 nights a week. Is always on time. Very reliable. Feeds him healthy meals, and does fun stuff with him. We absolutely love her."

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Megan P.

Responsible And Caring Nanny

Bradenton, FL

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Travel
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
With over 10 years of childcare under my belt, my experience includes time as an in-home nanny for different families, and working in and managing both summer camps and after-school programs. I have cared for special needs children, twins, and groups! After taking a brief hiatus to pursue my dream of becoming a Sommelier, I am...

Rebekah G. says "Megan has been wonderful with our toddler. She is always on time even a bit early. We trust her to take our daughter to the park and playgroups and she...

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Lauren C.

Nanny

Bradenton, FL

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
My first passion in life is caring for people of all ages - from newborn to those in their nineties.... I just love people. I believe everyone deserves a loving and nurturing environment in which to grow, thrive, and have the best quality of life possible. I have run daycare for children with special needs, worked as a Youth and...

Erin L. says "Lauren was a wonderful nanny for my 3 young children. She was an "on the floor, in the sand, in the pool, getting her hands dirty" type of caregiver. She is...

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Ciera L.

Bradenton, FL

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hello, my name is Ciera I grew up here in Bradenton and reside here with my family. I have two children ages 10 and 13 and they keep me active! I have worked in childcare since I attended college in Tampa in 2003 and took a job with a babysitting/nanny service. Since then I have worked with a local babysitting/nanny agency here...

Cathryn H. says "Ciera took care of my severely disabled son who had many complex medical issues. She worked for me for a long time and did an excellent job. I would...

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Ashley C.

The Perfect Fit

Bradenton, FL

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
13 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Light cleaning
Hello families! I am 32. I have 2 kids, ages 14 and 13 both boys. I have worked in childcare facilities for over 10 years (I started in 2008). I currently have been a nanny for a little bit over 4 years (since 2018). I have completed the mandatory 45+ hours required through DCF. I also have completed the CDA program through...

Linda P. says "Ashley was a great sitter for our 1-year old. Thank you again!"

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Lauren C.

Experienced Home Health Care Provider

Bradenton, FL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Respite care
personal care
home modification
visiting physician
dementia
My first passion in life is caring for people of all ages - from newborn to those in their nineties.... I just love people. I believe everyone deserves a loving and nurturing environment in which to grow, thrive, and have the best quality of life possible. I have run daycare for children with special needs, worked as a Youth and...

Jeri S. says "I feel very fortunate to have hired Lauren as my senior care provider. Lauren is an absolutely excellent care giver. She is so dependable, honest,...

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Tammy B.

CNA (UR/PCT) Medical Assistant

Bradenton, FL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Personal care
live-in home care
home modification
respite care
dementia
Hello, up until recently I was working for Day Kimball Hospital. I have worked here for the past 17 years until Oct 2014. I worked in several different departments including the intensive care unit, Emergency Room, Med/Surg, Birthing Center, Oncology, Neurology, and was also a Constant Attendant. My family has just recently...

Karen A. says "Tammy was awesome! I needed someone on very, very short notice and she came to the rescue...I would not hesitate to recommend Tammy to another family for...

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Kirsten T.

Companion And Care Giving Services

Bradenton, FL

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
hospice services
errands
dementia
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I have extensive experience providing companionship and care giving to seniors as well as those with specialized needs, such as Dementia and Parkinson's disease. Services offered: general companion care, medication reminders, meal preparation, grooming assistance, transportation, errands , organization, light housekeeping,...

Marisa M. says "I interviewed and was very impressed with Kirsten. She seems very knowledgeable, has a good personality, and knows not to sweat the small stuff."

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Kim R.

Full Time

Bradenton, FL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Light cleaning
home modification
errands
dementia
hospice services
+ 1 more
Hello, I am a dependable caretaker who is looking for full-time home care so people could stay home needing some extra help. I am caring, reliable and trustworthy with you or your loved one. I'm presently working at Home Instead Agency in Bradenton. FL. I was working at Siesta Rehab in Sarasota for 2 years and jobs in the North...

Care Member says "I can’t say enough good things about Kim. She was the first care giver we had for my Mother and she was our guide throughout her care—advising us on how...

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Ciera L.

Part-Time Special Needs Caregiver Available

Bradenton, FL

from
$13/hr
5 years experience
As a teacher I have worked with a variety of children with a variety of needs. I spent three years as a nanny to a special needs child as well.
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Sara S.

Special Needs Caregiver

Bradenton, FL

from
$22/hr
I worked at a school as a special needs support staff. I enjoy recognizing each person's talents and unique inner light. I provide positive encouragement for activities of daily living and functioning. I enjoy walks in nature, cooking organic foods, and providing companionship. Any time connected to electronics during my hours...
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Michelle S.

Experience With Special Needs

Bradenton, FL

from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Hi! I bring both professional and personal experience to my role as a special needs caregiver. I'm also the proud parent of an 18-year-old son with ASD, so I understand firsthand the importance of trust, patience, and individualized care. My goal is to support individuals with special needs in living full, safe, and engaging...
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Beth S.

Experienced Special Education Teacher

Bradenton, FL

from
$20/hr
4 years experience
I have worked with children on all spectrums of intellectual disabilities as well as children with learning disabilities. I worked in a public school for 4 1/2 years teaching children with severe and profound intellectual disabilities. I believe that every child can learn and deserve a chance to be presented information in a way...
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Kirsten M.

23 Year Old Loooking To Help Someone In Need

Bradenton, FL

from
$14/hr
I don't have experience with special needs but am willing to learn. I am perusing a career in teaching and enjoy helping those in need. My pay is flexible.
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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $19.57/hr as of November 2025

  • The average star rating for rated special needs caregivers is 4.9

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

Special Needs Caregivers in Bradenton, FL are rated 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 36 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

Katherine W.

Kate watched my then 2 year old daughter out of our home. She treated her with love as if it was a member of her own family. My daughter was...

- Care member

Ann C.

Ann has watched our son on multiple occasions. She is always on time. She was very thoughtful and marked a weekend that we needed a sitter...

- Kim P.

Andreia C.

Andreia is a wonderful Nanny. She is very responsible, patient, and a caring person. She is very easy to work with and has always a very...

- Carolina B.

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