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Amber G.

Clearwater, FL

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$25/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
respite care
companionship
errands
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hi, I'm Amber! I'm certified in CPR and as a Home Health Aide (HHA), with 3 years of experience providing compassionate and dependable care. I specialize in assisting seniors and individuals with special needs by supporting daily living activities, medication reminders and companionship. Families appreciate my patient,...
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Clearwater, FL

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Home modification
light cleaning
companionship
dementia
errands
+ 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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$23/hr
5 years experience
Hospice services
mobility assistance
companionship
dementia
errands
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Jennifer, and I am a nursing student at St. Petersburg College. I am the eldest sister to 4 siblings, 1 of them having Autism. I have taken on a motherly role from an early age by cooking and caring for my siblings while my parents were at work. I have experience caring for Special Needs children since I was a...
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Clearwater, FL

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$25/hr
2 years experience
Meal prep
transportation
dementia
errands
light cleaning
+ 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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$25/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
companionship
dementia
errands
+ 1 more
Bringing comfort and support to others is my passion. I spent 2-3 years caring for elder care and 20+ years working with special needs children and young adults. I've been a live in Nanny for 3+ years . I've provided respite and live-in care, along with assistance for errands, light housekeeping, and meal preparation. I also...
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Hi, My name is Sumoya I am an experienced Caregiver, Med Tech, HHA. I have a level 2 background, CNA Certificate, HHA certified, Certified Med Tech, CPR, First Aid, Current TB test, Alzheimer's Certificate, CEU's, BAS trained, Safety Care trained, experience working private duty at homes and also experience working in a Assisted...
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Academic Life Coach, Tutor, Caregiver, Petsitter, Errands

Clearwater, FL

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Certified teacher, Academic Life Coach, with over 30 years experience in education. I have worked with individuals with Alzheimer's and dementia and assisted in memory care facilities. I have created and conducted workshops for test taking strategies, study skills and strategies, and exam strategies for ages Kindergarten through...
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Clearwater, FL

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$22/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
+ 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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Dunedin, FL

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
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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Dunedin, FL

3.5(1)
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$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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Largo, FL

5.0(0)
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$26/hr
10 years experience
I worked as a CNA for 3 years and graduated as an LPN in 2006. The last 15years I have been working in home care. I specialize in Alzheimer's caring, I try to engage each client with mental and physical needs while making sure they are safe and happy.
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Active Nursing Student Caregiver

Safety Harbor, FL

5.0(1)
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$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 18 families in your area
Meal prep
travel
carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Currently work in nursing home healthcare and assisted living/ hospice settings. I have over 10 years experience in pediatric special needs care. Also, have AED life support, first aide, and CPR certification. All immunizations up to date including Covid vaccine. Specialize in caring for special needs, infants and newborns. Love...

Care Member says "Laura has been amazing and so incredibly helpful. My baby has a GTube and she is very familiar with caring and cleaning the site. She goes beyond just...

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Fun Sitter And Loves Kids

Pinellas Park, FL

5.0(1)
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$13/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
Hello ;) My name is Shayla, I'm 21 and in my junior year of college as a nursing student. I have about 9 years of experience with family with all ages, including newborns, experience with children with special needs like autism, along with experience of working with children ranging from infants to middle school. I am CPR...

Paunel A. says "Shayla did a good job caring for my kids. She was very responsive and was able to watch both my 6 month old and 3 year old on a last minute appointment....

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Special Needs

Safety Harbor, FL

5.0(1)
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$17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have had several years experience working with developmental and physical handicaps. I was an occupational therapist for 32 years and then after retiring from the military I attended medical school and became a Doctor of Osteopath Eldercare specialist in 2015. I came back to Dayton Ohio in May 2016 to care for a family member...

Mimi V. says "There are no words, truly, to express the kindness and aptitude that Kim possesses. However, I will do my best. I hired Kim for a very special task: to...

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Retired Paramedic Grammy

Clearwater Beach, FL

5.0(0)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
I am a retired Paramedic of 38 + yrs, Since I have a fluctuating personal schedule I would prefer to be a substitute/fill in employee so regular caregivers can have a day off. I am not afraid to care for a person of any age with disabilities, sick or injured while you are working or need a few minutes for yourself. I can follow...
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Largo, FL

5.0(0)
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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
My name is Helenita G and friends and family call me Helen, 44 year's old. I have 14 year's experience as a caregiver, I am a licensed CNA in the state of Florida. I am very dedicated, reliable and trustworthy worker. I help my patients emotionally, physically active, medication reminders, meal preparation, doctor appointments,...
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Applied Behavior Analyst

Largo, FL

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
ABA, vocational, social, and life skills training, respite. Professional and personal references available.

Victoria M. says "Pam is a very special person and I highly recommend her especially for caring for ASD individuals. She is a natural and learned my daughters...

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Largo, FL

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello. I am a Watertown resident, near Cushing Square. I am the mother of a 23-year-old son who has learning disabilities. I worked in a university for a long time and had a wonderful career. Now I am free to do what I love. And I love caring for children and babies. I'm patient and kind and can soothe the angriest beast. I...

Emily D. says "Very sweet and was great with my 9 month old! She is a great person and look forward to seeing her again in the future"

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Dunedin, FL

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$25/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
Bringing joy and nurturing care to children is my passion. With 25 years of experience, I provide a safe and engaging environment for kids of all ages, from infants to pre-teens. My background includes a college degree, First Aid Training, CPR Training, experience with special needs children, Early Child Development Coursework,...
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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average posted rate is $20.00/hr as of August 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.

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.

Laura B.

Laura has been amazing and so incredibly helpful. My baby has a GTube and she is very familiar with caring and cleaning the site. She goes...

- Care member

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