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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Clearwater, FL
The average rate is $18/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years
Special needs caregivers in Clearwater, FL
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I consider myself extremely empathetic and understanding of the needs of those in need. I am also very patient and can keep calm in emergency situations. Caregiving and healthcare/private care is my passion in life and I'm currently working towards a nursing degree. My former employers will tell you that I am a person you can...
5.0
"I have never come across another individual with a genuine quality and personal attentiveness. I warn you, though, his work is very addictive, and he is a quick learner - you may catch yourself repeating...
Reviewed by Paulas V.
Paul W.
Clearwater, FL
$10-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
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I am patient and compassionate and generally work well with special needs children. I have worked with children and young adults who have had varying degrees of autistic spectrum disorders, physical limitations, emotional and behavioral issues including ADHD, critical allergies, and seizure disorders.
Heather B.
Clearwater, FL
$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.5
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My goal is to allow patients to receive care/companionship in the comfort of their own home or my home. I enjoy making a difference in others life's. I am extremely capable and compassionate individual with extensive experience in elderly care-giving. I am hard working, honest, able to take initiative and go beyond the...
4.0
"Heather has been to our home 3 times so far and each time has been prompt, made dinner for she and our daughter, 34 year old, DD, cleaned up well, did crafts with her, listened to "oldies" and had a good time....
Reviewed by Suzanne K.
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My goal is to bring my unique gifts of patience, CARING, joy, respect, humor, dignity and compassion in providing dependable home care assistance. I have over 20 years of experience, in various roles, such as; caregiver/companion/housekeeper/nanny and house management. CNA/HHA licensed for the past 15 years. My excellent...
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I have experience working with special needs children. I have worked with children of all ages. Able to help with homework.
5.0
"Laura is timely, caring and dependable. She has genuine concern which is difficult to find in most people. I will hire her again, if she's available, for our child care and adult support needs."
Reviewed by Mark S.
Gloria P.
Clearwater, FL
$16-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
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Hi! I am experienced with children as I am a mother of a 21, 11, and 6-year-old. I also have experience with special needs children since my son needs special care due to having Autism and Language Disorder. Because of this, I have also observed and helped during my son's speech, physical, and occupational therapies. I am very...
5.0
"Gloria is great with babies, she is calm, sweet, caring and responsible. I highly recommend her."
Reviewed by Isbelia H.
Casey N.
Clearwater, FL
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
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Hi! I'm a childcare provider who is known to keep kids busy, happy, and sleepy at night! I am an energetic and dependable individual who has over 15+ year's working with children, pets, and their families. I have worked with toddlers to teens in a before-after care/ summer camp/ recreation/ preschool environment for 9 years. I...
5.0
"Casey is a great person overall, I hired her a few times to watch my 3 girls and even my kids said great things about her. Casey is not your average babysitter she actually interacts with the kids whether it's...
Reviewed by Chappell G.
Marilyn H.
Clearwater, FL
$15-20/hr • 2 yrs exp
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I have worked with children from the last school year with Cobb County schools. Worked with all ages from K1-6; and middle school as well as high school. Worked with Special Needs children and helping transport them back and forth to school. I raised 6 children of my own; and have helped with 9 grandsons also. I CPR First Aid...
5.0
" My family needed help for after school care. I have two children in two different schools, she picks them both up from school and brings them home. There is typically an hour between pickup times, during...
Reviewed by Allie Y.
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I have worked with seniors for over 30 years. I have owned and operated a Home care agency for the last 10 years. My schedule is flexible for Transportation needs, companionship, or help with daily tasks. CPR First Aid; 20 plus years experience with Seniors; own my own pets; good with animals; worked with special needs children...
5.0
"Marilyn started caring for our father a few months ago spending most of the day with him making his breakfast, lunch and keeping him happy with snacks throughout the day. She was punctual or early, very...
Reviewed by Helen R.
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Within my 20+ years of experience, I have cared for many with special needs and disabilities. Familiar with many different diagnosis, including Autism and Alzheimers, Sensory disorder, injury victims, visual impairments and many others. I am experienced in distributing medications, physical therapy, and personal hygiene....
5.0
"Ann did an excellent job for us helping to take care of my dad in his late stages of life. She was always on time, very dependable and did an excellent job of caring for my dad. Ann was skilled at caregiving...
Reviewed by Kristy L.
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I am a certified special education teacher with a variety of experiences with many diagnosis and disorders. I am trained in behavior management. I have a 15-year-old with high functioning autism. I have experience work cognitive disabilities and hygiene needs. I have experience with non verbal communication as well. I have...
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Hello, my name is Rebecca. I have always had a heart for individuals with disabilities. I have had hands-on experience volunteering, working in centers with special needs children, and sitting/caring for them individually. I went to school to be an ESE teacher, so I have extensive knowledge in the field. I currently have an open...
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Hi, my name is Kristi and I have been working with special needs children my whole life. My mother was a special education teacher, case worker, and psychologist. I used to go to school with her all the time to help the kids.
Later in life I've had many friends and family have different disorders that they've needed special...
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I am a caring and a compassionate individual with skills of caring and managing all daily activities. These include bathing, dressing, food prep and meals, outings, doctor appointments and errands , as well as playing cognitive games, puzzles and reading.
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I gained experience when I worked at Youth Specialist Center in California and Ability Plus (also in California) for a few years taking care of students of various ages with special needs. I've worked at hospitals also as an Occupational Therapist Aide and learned to help others (of all ages) with their Activities of Daily...
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Board Certified Rehabilitation Therapist with 15 years experience with Special needs adults and children, Traumatic Brain Injury patients, Cancer patients, Oncology patients, ADHD, Cerebral Palsy, Spinal cord injuries, Stroke patients, Autism, Alzheimer's , PTSD.
In my career I have worked with the NFL rehabilitation program...
Lisa P.
Clearwater, FL
$15-20/hr
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I have cared for many people. I currently have a father in law with lots of heath issues. he has not walked in 7 years. I am a licensed nail instructor and have always felt with health issues . I still help my clients here and there . I'm not sure my qualifications but i'm caring and am a good honest person to have around.
Elizabeth D.
Clearwater, FL
$15-20/hr • 2 yrs exp
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Hi I'm Elizabeth I have been around children with special needs since I was a kid due to my little brother being autistic with a speech delay I've been working with also disabled people for the last 3 years with schooling I would love to help out with your loved one
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I spent last school year (2015-2016) with special needs children helping them get to and from school on the bus. I was with children of all ages from K1-6; to middle school and high school. We were trained for this special care.
Cara I.
Clearwater, FL
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
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My name is Cara and am from up north. I have been baby-sitting since I was 12 years old and have worked with special individuals on and off since I was 16 years old. I have my associate degree in early childhood education and am going for my B. A. in psychology part time. At this moment I work as a Registered Behavior Technician...
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Clearwater, FL
Jeffery S.
5.0
I have never come across another individual with a genuine quality and personal attentiveness. I warn you, though, his work is very addictive, and he is a quick learner - you may catch yourself repeating things. He is a great friend along with being a caregiver. He quickly becomes family. I give him...
- Paulas V.
Heather B.
5.0
Heather has become like family. She is extremely loyal and dependable and we are so blessed to have found her on Care.com!
- Mindy V.
Laura B.
5.0
Laura helped me out with child care and was kind and understanding with my two year old. Thanks, Laura!
- Kathleen M.
Gloria P.
5.0
Gloria is great with babies, she is calm, sweet, caring and responsible. I highly recommend her.
- Isbelia H.
Casey N.
5.0
Casey is a great person overall, I hired her a few times to watch my 3 girls and even my kids said great things about her. Casey is not your average babysitter she actually interacts with the kids whether it's board games, video games or a good old fashioned dance contest. She is my go to babysitter...
- Chappell G.
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Ratings for Clearwater, FL special needs caregivers listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.5 / 5
Special Needs Caregivers in Clearwater, FL are rated 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 17 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.