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Find special needs caregivers in Brooksville, FL that you’ll love

60 special needs caregivers are listed in Brooksville, FL

The average rate is $12/hr as of July 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

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

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

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...
Melissa can also help with: Meal prep, companionship, errands, dementia, light cleaning, hospice services & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

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...

Jennifer F.

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Hannah C.


Brooksville, FL

$15-20/hr6 yrs exp

Loving Special Needs Caregiver

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

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.
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.
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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Amber V.


Brooksville, FL

$14-25/hr3 yrs exp

Aspiring Elementary Teacher

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

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...
Amber can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
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Savanna C.


Brooksville, FL

$12-50/hr1 yrs exp

Dedicated Educator

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.
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...
Hannah can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
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Kristine B.


Brooksville, FL

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Loving Mother Of 3

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.
Kristine can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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...
Bailey can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CNA

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Amanda R.


Brooksville, FL

$11-25/hr10 yrs exp

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...
Amanda can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, travel, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

CNA

First Aid

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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: Light cleaning, errands, transportation, meal prep
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Martina C.


Spring Hill, FL

$15-18/hr6 yrs exp

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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Colette L.


Dade City, FL

$15-25/hr3 yrs exp

Senior Care

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

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...
Colette can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, dementia, live-in home care, personal care, errands & more
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,...

Valerie K.

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Theresa C.


Spring Hill, FL

$12-17/hr10 yrs exp

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

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

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.
Theresa can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping
Skills:

First Aid

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

Mila V.

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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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Synthia D.


Spring Hill, FL

$18-28/hr10 yrs exp

Excellent Service/ Care Provider

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have worked for special needs clients, seniors and children. I have a warm balanced personality aiming to effectively fill the overall needs of the individuals and/or families I choose to provide care for. I proactively accomplish this by utilizing my creative nature, along with my broad experience and education to deliver top...
5.0
"Synthia is a warm hearted, exceptional, beautiful soul. She assisted me after an unexpected illness. She cared not only for me, but also for my family and household. I don't know what we would have done without her. She shopped, cooked, cleaned, organized, and...

Maureen W.

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Piper Z.


Spring Hill, FL

$10-15/hr7 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

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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Piper Z.


Spring Hill, FL

$10-15/hr8 yrs exp

Part-Time Babysitter Available

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

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...
Piper can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Brooksville, FL

Melissa S.

5.0

Melissa is the absolute best! She treats my mother with kindness and compassion. She is knowledgeable about memory/elderly care and has given us some great tips. Melissa has great patience and is always looking for ways to help. My mother (and the rest of the family) enjoys Melissa's company. She is...

- Marsha A.

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.

Theresa C.

5.0

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

- Mila V.

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.

Synthia D.

5.0

I have an adult special needs brother that lives with us. He's 45, but 7ish mentally and nonverbal. I can't say enough good about Synthia. I hired her to be a friend/mentor to my brother so he would have some autonomy in his life provide him with a fun, social outlet. She takes him on outings a...

- Tawnya W.

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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 6 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.