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Ashley P.

Love Kids! Previous Experience In Childcare

Clearwater, FL

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$10/hr
3 years experience
Grocery shopping
meal prep
light cleaning
carpooling
Hi! My name is Ashley, and I have over 3 years of experience caring for children of all ages, from infants to school-aged kids. I'm CPR certified, have reliable transportation, and take pride in being dependable, patient, and understanding. I believe in creating a fun, safe, and nurturing environment where kids can be themselves...
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Clearwater, FL

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$20/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
travel
carpooling
+ 1 more
I would consider myself a compassionate and experienced caregiver with a strong background in working with adults and children of all ages, including those with special needs. With several years of hands-on experience both in private care and in a school setting, I've had the privilege of supporting children with a wide range of...
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Here To Help

Clearwater, FL

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$19/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
carpooling
+ 1 more
I have worked with special needs children and adults for the past 10 years in the public school system and in group home settings. I currently work at an after care program with children and absolutely love working with children and helping others. Some things I'm versed in include cooking and organizing, helping children with...
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Clearwater, FL

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$18/hr
Grocery shopping
meal prep
light cleaning
carpooling
swimming supervision
Mother of five children and five grandchildren one special needs son spinal cord tumor from 15 months is now incomplete para last 3 1/2 years in Franklin Tennessee. I took care of a nonverbal cerebral palsy child with feeding tube work 3 1/2 years of physical therapy and 35 years Pilates instructorbeen a professional athlete...
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Clearwater, FL

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Grocery shopping
meal prep
light cleaning
carpooling
Hi! I'm Hembree, a Board-Certified Music Therapist (MT-BC), former elementary school teacher, and experienced nanny and babysitter. I have extensive experience caring for young children, including kids with special needs. My background in music therapy and education helps me create fun, supportive, and developmentally...
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Clearwater, FL

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$10/hr
2 years experience
Grocery shopping
meal prep
craft assistance
I used to teach Sunday school, and volunteer tutor for children homes, and I've been a special need class aide in the past. I grew up with my older sister having autism, and Ive been around lots of special needs children. I just really love being there for kids and helping them feel safe, and grow.
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Clearwater, FL

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Errands
hospice services
home modification
meal prep
dementia
+ 1 more
I have been a Certified Nursing Assistant since 1989. I took some time off while I had a career as a letter carrier. I worked for 25 years at the post office and retired. I currently work for Baycare at Dunedin Hospital two nights a week as a Mental Health Technician/CNA. I am also a Patient Care Technician. I want to move into...
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Sitter For Summer Fun!

Clearwater, FL

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$13/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
grocery shopping
carpooling
meal prep
Hi! I am a positive, caring and energetic individual with 5 years of experience. I have cared for children ages toddler to preteen with experience with special needs and multiple children in a family. I am an Elementary school teacher so having engaging and enriching age-appropriate activities is very important to me and I aim...
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Clearwater, FL

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$25/hr
5 years experience
Craft assistance
meal prep
grocery shopping
travel
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Matthew and I'm a High School Marine Science Teacher at a private school in Tarpon Springs. I moved to the USA from the UK in 2018 after spending the previous 10 years working at sea on conservation vessels protecting various endangered species. When I first arrived in the US some friends hired me as a nanny and...
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Clearwater, FL

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$22/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
carpooling
+ 1 more
I have been a stay at home mom for the last 19 years, raising my son and daughter. I'm very familiar with all the fun, enriching activities . My background is in speech therapy so I have extensive knowledge in child development and have worked with children with special needs.
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Clearwater, FL

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$25/hr
2 years experience
Errands
meal prep
light cleaning
transportation
dementia
+ 1 more
I have extensive hands-on experience providing compassionate, individualized care for both individuals with special needs and seniors experiencing dementia, Alzheimer's, and age-related cognitive or physical decline. My approach emphasizes empathy, patience, and maintaining dignity and respect in every interaction. In my work...
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Clearwater, FL

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$15/hr
8 years experience
Dementia
light cleaning
errands
meal prep
companionship
+ 1 more
I have worked as a licensed nursing assistant for 8 years (since 2016). I have worked with elderly patients, special needs, young children, transitioning from Nursing homes to the hospital setting. I am very fortunate to have met and worked with the wonderful people that have gotten me to where I am today. CPR and BLS...
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Clearwater, FL

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Dementia
home modification
errands
light cleaning
companionship
+ 1 more
Reliable. Trustworthy. Hard working. I been in the medical field & Cleaning for 15 years. I love helping people in need. I work for a company I been with that is a rehab. Memory care & ALF, Independent. Medicine management all in one building. I also do private care for 1:1s at their homes for people who are on hospice or in...
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Clearwater, FL

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$20/hr
20 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Dementia
hospice services
errands
meal prep
companionship
+ 1 more
Happy to go the extra mile with 10+ years experience I have experience in various areas of caregiving; Including, special needs, child care, pet care, and elderly care. As the oldest brother of five, I am 43 years old. My references can attest to my reliability and dependability. When needed, I am happy to step up to the plate....
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Dunedin, FL

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
Experienced mom, grandma, cook, not your typical grandma. Excellent references. Taken care of all age children. Patient, loving, firm, professional, english speaking, kind woman who raised 3 exceptional human beings. Grandma to 5 sweeties. Cared for my Mom until she passed 8years ago. Excellent cook and organized helper/...

S D. says "Judy is such a delight to be around, and she is an amazing cook too! Our house was always happiest with her help. Dependable and trustworthy."

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Compassionate, Fun And Loving Caregiver

Seminole, FL

5.0(0)
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$20/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I love children and find joy in helping them explore new things, achieve new goals and appreciate the little joys in life. I've taken several classes in college related to early child development, developmental and behavior psychology. In addition to being approved to work as a substitute teacher at Indian Rocks Christian, I've...
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Oldsmar, FL

3.0(1)
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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 13 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
carpooling
swimming supervision
I am a 66-year-old mother of two grown daughters and five grandchildren. I have been taking care of my grandchildren for the past 17 years. Now that the last one is going to school, I miss being a caregiver and being around little ones. I am energetic and fun-loving. I enjoy taking walks, going to the park and playing games. I...

Haley S. says "Ms Lorraine currently cares for my teen daughters in the mornings. She handles all of the transportation to the bus stop and school. My younger daughter...

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Dunedin, FL

3.5(1)
from
$5/hr
5 years experience
I am currently in my first year of nursing school in a hospital. I previously attended a university majoring in early childhood education with a minor in special education. I have been babysitting for 5 years now and have watched children between the ages of 1 and 10. The first child I babysat had Down's syndrome and was 6 years...

Douglas Starr S. says "This was a service for a special needs teenager. Ashlyn was intuitive and my daughter liked her. The true compliment."

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Desiree W.'s Photo

Experienced Nanny

Palm Harbor, FL

4.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
travel
carpooling
+ 1 more
I'm fully vaccinated! I have over 20 years of experience taking care of and educating children and adults. I have extensive experience with special needs children.

Anastasia B. says "Desi worked for me as a mother's helper for about 2.5 months. Her strong points were cleaning, cooking and being silly with my toddler. She loves...

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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $20.14/hr as of March 2026

  • The average star rating for rated special needs caregivers is 5.0

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

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

Judith C.

Judy is such a delight to be around, and she is an amazing cook too! Our house was always happiest with her help. Dependable and...

- S D.

Lorraine F.

Ms Lorraine currently cares for my teen daughters in the mornings. She handles all of the transportation to the bus stop and school. My...

- Haley S.

Ashlyn T.

This was a service for a special needs teenager. Ashlyn was intuitive and my daughter liked her. The true compliment.

- Douglas Starr S.

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