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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Brooksville, FL

The average rate is $13/hr as of March 2024

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 4 years

Special needs caregivers in Brooksville, FL

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Nanette W.


Brooksville, FL

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Provider

5.0

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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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Melissa S.


Brooksville, FL

$15-21/hr10 yrs exp

25 Year Caregiving Professional

5.0

(4)

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25 years caregiving experience. I have worked with Children with special needs as well as adults and seniors. I have worked in assisted-living, group homes, as well as nursing homes and rehabilitation centers. I have experience with catheters, Hoyer lifts, pretty much everything that you can think of when it comes to the...

Recent reviews:

5.0
Melissa is a rare combination of compassion, knowledge, and productivity. She was able to connect better and faster than I thought possible for my father with end-stage dementia, and managed his confusion and...

Reviewed by Jennifer F.

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Hannah C.


Brooksville, FL

$15-20/hr6 yrs exp

Loving Special Needs Caregiver

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The summer of 2021 I worked at an autism summer camp. I was provided with two weeks of in depth professional training in which prepared me for the two months I worked there. Each week I was given the privilege of working with another individual of ages ranging from 7-63 years old. This experience made me realize that I wanted to...
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Tricia W.


Brooksville, FL

$10-15/hr1 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter

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I used to work at The Angelus. It's working with mentally handicapped residents. I loved it. They are so special and can always put a smile on your face. I want to go to school and continue my education and be a registered nurse.

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I have experience caring for those with special needs through the Best Buddies Association. I also have experience volunteering for the annual Special Olympics hosted at Boardwalk Bowl.
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Taylor S.


Brooksville, FL

$17-22/hr10 yrs exp

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I've worked with kids on the spectrum for the past 16 years and it is so rewarding. I love the fact that I have the honor of not only caring for them but being their friend.

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My name is Mariley P. I'm 41 years old , I live in Hernando county. I'm a caregiver HHA for 11 years , I have experience with autism clients , Down syndrome, special needs ADHD , also I help them with personal care , shopping, doctors appointment, companion , I'm a Register behavior assistant, & I work with developmental...
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Ariana B.


Brooksville, FL

$12-15/hr7 yrs exp

Enthusiastic And Creative Nanny Ready To Meet Your Needs!

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Hello! My name is Ari, I'm an 18-year-old freshman in college looking to provide services for families in need. I am currently majoring deaf education and minoring in ASL and history. I am also available to tutor your children if need be. I hope to become an educator with a focus on the deaf and hard of hearing. I have seven...
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Amber V.


Brooksville, FL

$14-25/hr3 yrs exp

Aspiring Elementary Teacher

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I am a student at Central Washington University who has hopes of teaching elementary school, I love children and have been babysitting family members since I was a little kid. My younger brother has autism so I've helped out with special needs as well as young children. I also have a car, happy to help with school and can cook...
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Veronica R.


Brooksville, FL

$15/hr

Experienced Healthcare Worker

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I am a certified patient care technician, have experience with children that have special needs, and flexible scheduling.
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Savanna C.


Brooksville, FL

$12-50/hr1 yrs exp

Dedicated Educator

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Hi! I am a Special Needs Paraprofessional at my local elementary school, while going to college to become an English teacher. I love working with kids and watching them grow as individuals. My dream is to open my own school someday, and until then, I'm learning everything I can about working with kids.
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Hannah C.


Brooksville, FL

$10-20/hr5 yrs exp

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Hello to all the families viewing my profile! My name is Hannah and I have many years of experience working with children from ages 0-13! I have worked with children who have special needs, I have tutored, worked in daycares/ summer camps/ and a school! Working with children is my passion and I am furthering my education in...
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Kristine B.


Brooksville, FL

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Loving Mother Of 3

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I am a mother of 3 and 1 on the way. I have babysat for children anywhere from infants to teens. I really enjoy babysitting and I love kids. I have worked at a special needs school and a few others.
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Amanda R.


Brooksville, FL

$11-25/hr10 yrs exp

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In high school I took early childhood education where I ran a preschool from the high school I went to I have worked at various daycares and have done private home care as well with kids of all ages and have worked in the special needs spectrum as well I have reliable transportation I don't smoke and I love animals. I absolutely...

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Hey! I'm bailey, i'm 18 and just started nursing school, I have prior experience with working with children, taking care of people is one of my passions in life, and after I finish school, I plan on working in the NICU! my mom was a babysitter on this app when I was younger and I always enjoyed helping her out, I also volunteer...
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Savanna C.


Brooksville, FL

$15-20/hr

Patient And Reliable Caregiver

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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...
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Vici N.


Floral City, FL

$17/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time Caregiver

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I have years of experience in care giving in several ages with all types of physical and mental challenges. I am able to provide proper care and assistance to them. I have references upon request.
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Melissa A.


Spring Hill, FL

$15-30/hr2 yrs exp

Fun And Engaging Caregiver Looking To Help You

5.0

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Hello! I quit my full time job after 10 years at a national university to move to Florida and get out the office environment. I have spent the last two years providing care to a couple in their 80s. I am very friendly and outgoing and truly enjoy spending time helping those who need a hand every now and then. I am also the...

Recent review:

5.0
My family is blessed by Melissa's presence in our life. She started working with my 80 year old Mom (who lives with MS and MCI) just over a year ago. Although we hired her as a companion to provide...

Reviewed by Rebecca D.

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Katrina S.


Homosassa, FL

$20-30/hr6 yrs exp

Your Go To Babysitter

5.0

(3)

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Hi! I'm Katrina I am 25 and have been around children/childcare now for my whole life. I am the eldest of five siblings. I was previously a 3-year-old daycare teacher and then moved on to work for DCF for children who were in foster care for four years. I now work with children with special needs. I currently am CRP and first...

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5.0
Katrina cared for our 7 year old son for an evening while we attended a Christmas Party. She offered to do a meet and greet days ahead and we really appreciated the opportunity to meet her beforehand. She was...

Reviewed by Care member

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Elizabeth G.


Spring Hill, FL

$18-30/hr10 yrs exp

CNA

5.0

(2)

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I have a profound desire to serve the disabled and elderly with respect and dignity; utilizing experience and exceptional organizational skills, demonstrated through progressive care giving positions. Able to give compassionate and round-the-clock aid. Is adept at assisting patients with personal care, ensuring hygiene and...

Recent review:

5.0
Liz is extremely caring, reliable, trustworthy, and professional. She cared for my daughter, who has autism. She was flexible with us and looked after our daughter during some unscheduled times when she was...

Reviewed by Dan R.

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Colette L.


Dade City, FL

$15-25/hr3 yrs exp

Senior Care

5.0

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I have moved to DADE CITY Florida now... Thank you for taking the your time to learn about me. " I would prefer to work closer to home, for a 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. position" My age is 64, . I'm considered a very mature individual, intuitive and very responsible in WHAT EVER I do. I'm attentive to every and all the special need...

Recent reviews:

5.0
Colette has taken care of my mother for the last five months and was by her side, along with me when she passed. Let me start by saying there is nothing Colette can't or won't do. She is an amazing cook who...

Reviewed by Valerie K.

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Melissa A.


Spring Hill, FL

$15-18/hr2 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

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I am the mother to a 13-year-old with autism. I've also previously led special needs programs and classes for all abilities and ages.
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Piper Z.


Spring Hill, FL

$10-15/hr8 yrs exp

Part-Time Babysitter Available

5.0

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Hi! My name is Piper! I am 21 and currently studying at SEU. I am majoring in Elementary Education because I truly have a passion for children. I have experience working with children from literally newborn to about 13-14 years old. I have experience working with special needs children as well, especially those with Autism and...
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Martina C.


Spring Hill, FL

$15-18/hr6 yrs exp

5.0

(2)

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Hello. I have a certificate for CNA, Medication Technician, CPR and First Aid. I'm a nursing professional with excellent experience with patient care. I'm patient and compassionate when it comes to to patient wants and needs. I have excellent references upon request.
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Theresa C.


Spring Hill, FL

$12-17/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver, Babysitter, Tutor, Dog Sitting And Boarding.

5.0

(4)

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I just retired from being a teacher for special needs children for 25 years and I am certified in Reading. I also did foster care in my home for seven years and have five children of my own who are all now self sufficient.

Recent reviews:

5.0
Theresa was wonderful! She arrived promptly & was very sweet. She interacted very well with my child.

Reviewed by Mila V.

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Piper Z.


Spring Hill, FL

$10-15/hr7 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver

5.0

(1)

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I've had the wonderful opportunity to care for special needs children for a few years. It started when I was back in middle school and was a student aid to a boy with Down's Syndrome. We did everything together and I knew that I wanted to continue helping kids with special needs. For the past 3 years, I've been babysitting a...
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Jm P.


Spring Hill, FL

$62/hr10 yrs exp

All Around ADL's-assistance With Full Care Needs,

5.0

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LPN /LVN in All areas geriatric services and special needs children and adults to include, memory/dementia/hospice/ wound care nurse- PRIVATE DUTY care/ Long Term facilities/ Home Health/ Med surg. hospital employee/ Agency work. Transportation/errands/companionship/education Florida school contractor hands-on children yearly...

Recent review:

5.0
My name is Debbie B. I hired Jo P. to care of a family member for 2 years. It was the best thing I ever did, her personality speaks volume. Her work ethic is amazing she took excellent care of my Aunt. She kept...

Reviewed by Care member

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Taysia H.


Lecanto, FL

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

DATE NIGHT/ Residential Monthly Cleanings

5.0

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Experienced with newborn and infant care all the way up to teens. I love meet and great interviews for date nights or cleanings to share my childcare/ cleaning stories. I have a love for teaching developmental milestones and cleaning homes. My schedule is currently filling up but I have a few openings a month! I have over 15...

Recent reviews:

5.0
Tayshia did a wonderful job caring for our three little ones for our date night! She was punctual, text us picture updates while we were gone, kept everyone happy and had them all sound asleep by the time we...

Reviewed by Jeremy K.

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Taysia H.


Lecanto, FL

$20-30/hr5 yrs exp

Nurturing And Experienced Caregiver

5.0

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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...

Recent review:

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...

Reviewed by Lonnie H.

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Destinee S.


Spring Hill, FL

$14-20/hr6 yrs exp

5.0

(5)

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I am an optimistic, goofy, loveable, in My 20's female who enjoys to laugh. I've attended college twice in my lifetime, I have one beautiful little girl that I just welcomed into this world August 2023. I have reliable transportation, CPR Certified, honest, trustworthy, patient, kind, determined, and most importantly...

Recent reviews:

5.0
I'm grateful every day for having found someone who loves spending time with my son and who has become such an important member of our family.Her experience with children has helped us as first time parents...

Reviewed by Stephanie M.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Brooksville, FL

Melissa S.

5.0

Melissa is a rare combination of compassion, knowledge, and productivity. She was able to connect better and faster than I thought possible for my father with end-stage dementia, and managed his confusion and resistance with consistent kindness and patience. I was similarly impressed with her...

- Jennifer F.

Melissa A.

5.0

My family is blessed by Melissa's presence in our life. She started working with my 80 year old Mom (who lives with MS and MCI) just over a year ago. Although we hired her as a companion to provide socialization and homemaker help, what she has become is my Mom's greatest life champion. Melissa's...

- Rebecca D.

Katrina S.

5.0

Katrina cared for our 7 year old son for an evening while we attended a Christmas Party. She offered to do a meet and greet days ahead and we really appreciated the opportunity to meet her beforehand. She was very friendly and responsible and our son really enjoyed spending time with her. When she...

- Care member

Elizabeth G.

5.0

Liz is extremely caring, reliable, trustworthy, and professional. She cared for my daughter, who has autism. She was flexible with us and looked after our daughter during some unscheduled times when she was sick, there was a half-day at school, or we needed to go out in the evening. She interacted...

- Dan R.

Colette L.

5.0

Colette has taken care of my mother for the last five months and was by her side, along with me when she passed. Let me start by saying there is nothing Colette can't or won't do. She is an amazing cook who leaves the kitchen spotless. She is a selfless caregiver, an amazing companion, does errands,...

- Valerie K.

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

Average Rating5.0 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in Brooksville, FL are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 5 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.