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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Cocoa Beach, FL

The average rate is $12/hr as of March 2024

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years

Special needs caregivers in Cocoa Beach, FL

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Danielle R.


Cocoa Beach, FL

$16/hr5 yrs exp

5.0

(2)

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Hi! My name is Danielle. I am currently in college working towards my bachelor's degree in Nursing. I have always loved working with children and that is what I plan to do after I finish my degree. In high school, I volunteered and was later given a job at a daycare center with children from 6 weeks old to 6 years old. I have...

Recent reviews:

5.0
We love Danielle. She has been amazing from the start. Always on time, doing activities with the kids, and the kids warmed up to her right away. My oldest always asks when she's coming back over. You can tell...

Reviewed by Olivia P.

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Kari J.


Cocoa Beach, FL

$10-20/hr2 yrs exp

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Hi! I recently moved to Mooresville and would love to continue my experience with childcare! I fell in love with childcare by being a nanny to my 6-year-old nephew with autism for two years! I am experienced with remote learning! I have a reliable suv! I am patient and will educate, have fun and love your children! I would love...
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Cierra S.


Cocoa Beach, FL

$10-18/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter As Needed

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I love children and pets. I am great with both younger and older children. I have babysat since I was 13 years old and have continued to through the years. I have experience in babysitting children with special needs. I am CPR/First Aid/AED certified. I feel that I am fully capable to handle any situation that is thrown my way...
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Stephanie R.


Cocoa, FL

$17/hr8 yrs exp

Full Time Experienced With Special Needs Willing To Do Light Cleaning Of The House And Etc

5.0

(1)

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I have worked with special needs for almost 6 yrs and daycare for three and house cleaning for 10 yrs I have worked with elderly as well

Recent review:

5.0
Stephanie has been excellent with my children. She provides love and care like they are her own. My kids are always asking for her.

Reviewed by Care member

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Michelle S.


Melbourne, FL

$20-50/hr10 yrs exp

A Little About Me

4.6

(11)

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Experience with children around different countries. Trustful, honest, hard working and reliable. College degree, CPR trained, clean background check, ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis) knowledge and very experienced with childrem with special needs. COVID vaccinated.

Recent reviews:

5.0
Michelle was great with our kids. Great communication and always punctual. Would hire again!

Reviewed by Care member

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Gabrielle O.


Cocoa, FL

$15-16/hr6 yrs exp

Fun Loving Sitter

5.0

(1)

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I'd describe myself as patient, loving, and understanding. In my spare time I enjoy reading, exploring nature and being with family. As the oldest of all my siblings and a lot of cousins, of all ages, my experience and responsibilities with children started at a young age. As did my passion for caring with children of all...

Recent review:

5.0
We love Gabrielle, she is so sweet! We are moving out of state and are so sad to have to say goodbye. Gabrielle is caring, adventurous, smart and a joy to be around. My son is just under two years old and very...

Reviewed by Kayla R.

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Kelley W.


Merritt Island, FL

$18/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time Fun Loving Nanny

5.0

(21)

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Hello I'm 53, I've been happily employed the last 9 yrs as a private nanny in Indiana & Florida. Helping family's full time, overnights , & with date nights . I really enjoy doing arts & crafts , games, puzzles , science experiments, cooking , reading, outside activities, as well finding fun things to do/ explore in the...

Recent reviews:

5.0
Kelley has been amazing- she is the first person outside of our families that we’ve had watch our son and we could not have ended up with anyone better. I work from home so I get to overhear them playing as I...

Reviewed by Care member

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Kelley S.


Merritt Island, FL

$15-25/hr6 yrs exp

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I worked as a substitute teacher with children of varying exceptionalities for many years in Virginia and Florida. I have worked as an instructional assistant in Brevard County for 5 years. I work well and enjoy working with children with special needs. I do work school hours but have some evenings and weekends open for care.
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Michelle C.


Cape Canaveral, FL

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Volunteer Pediatric Autistic Assistant

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Im Italian from New York Ive l also ran a pediatric staffing agency in Ft. Lauderdale. I also have 35 years in senior care and ran a nursing agency for 10 years peds, elderly care, hospice and hospital staffing. I have 35 years with dementia and Parkinson's patients.
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Victoria C.


Cocoa, FL

$10-20/hr2 yrs exp

Caregiver Available

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I currently work for a care.com family part time and can give them as a reference if needed. I love caring for others, putting their needs before my own and I am very compassionate when someone has memory loss or is ill. I have lots of experience taking care of dementia patients and want to make a difference in their quality of...
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Summer M.


Melbourne, FL

$10-15/hr4 yrs exp

Fun Sitter And Could Be Tutor!

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Hi! I am a recent graduate from Florida Atlantic University, where I studied Marine Science and Oceanography. I have four years of experience babysitting for a special needs child, which have been some of the most fulfilling moments of my life. In addition to this, I have experience babysitting children ranging from ages 2-12....
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Stephanie R.


Cocoa, FL

$17-24/hr10 yrs exp

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I have 10 plus years of experience in working with children of all ages. I also have experience with working with special needs I did that for seven years. I am CPR and first aide certified. Clean back ground and references in jeans if needed.
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Paige H.


Merritt Island, FL

$17-18/hr10 yrs exp

Exceptional Caretaker Who Brings Fun And Excitement

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I have been babysitting for 18 years. I started professional caretaking (outside of my family) at the age of 19 by providing special needs care pertaining to the following: autism, TBI, seizure disorders, diabetes, gastrointestinal disorders, and more. I am a registered behavior technician and am currently enrolled in a masters...
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Brittany B.


Cocoa, FL

$18/hr7 yrs exp

BRITTANY

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I have over 7 years of experience working with special needs children and adults. I love helping anybody accomplish their goals of becoming independent. I am very aware of all disorders and feel comfortable working with anyone older or younger and male or female.
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Caitlin E.


Cape Canaveral, FL

$25-35/hr5 yrs exp

Caring And Patient College Graduate Eager To Help- Looking For Full Time Position

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Hi, My name is Caitlin and I have a passion to serve. I have a college degree in developmental psychology. I have a background in childcare, but I am very eager to start this next chapter of my life as a special needs caregiver. I am looking for a full-time position. I have extensive experience as a child-care provider. I am...
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Stella Q.


Melbourne, FL

$15-30/hr7 yrs exp

Reliable And Loving Caretaker And Tutor

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Hello my name is Stella and I am a responsible and loving caregiver. I have my bachelor's degree from the University of Central Florida with a focus of becoming a Speech-Language Pathologist. I have worked myself up to working with many different families who have children with special needs. I have experience tutoring/daycare...
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Genesis R.


Melbourne, FL

$10-20/hr9 yrs exp

Reliable Care Giver

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My name is Genesis. I am a 32-year-old certified medical assistant. I have 2 wonderful children, one of which is special-needs, so I do have some background in that. I am a smart and trustworthy hard worker who does have availability as soon as I drop the kids off from school all the way until my children need to be picked up. I...
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Michelle C.


Cape Canaveral, FL

$18-35/hr10 yrs exp

Fun Loving Care

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I'm a 56-year-old Italian woman from New York I have 30 + years experience with. Alzheimer's Parkinson's and Elderly Care companion care. I'm available for live in situations . I have no children that live with me so it makes my schedule very flexible feel free to give me a call to discuss your loved one's care. I can also care...
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Taytum R.


Melbourne, FL

$10-50/hr6 yrs exp

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I am the older sister of 2, and started being paid to babysit them and other children at 13. I worked at a summer camp for multiple summers and have my BLS certification which includes CPR and first aid. I have experience with children with special needs as my brother is on the spectrum, and I am currently learning ASL. And I am...
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Kelley S.


Merritt Island, FL

$10-15/hr6 yrs exp

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I have worked as a substitute teacher and an instructional assistant with many different types of special needs from Pre-K up through middle school. Working with people with special needs is something that I enjoy. I have a child with high functioning autism.
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Debora J.


Melbourne, FL

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs

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I have worked with emotional special needs within my family. Have the patience to work within a system to help train according to guidelines. I am a professional only seeking part time 1 to 2 days a week 4 to 6 hours a day. My background is 10+ as a floater in Medical Phlebotomy, spirometries, M. A.,, CPR & AED certified., soon...
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Nataya D.


Cape Canaveral, FL

$15-20/hr3 yrs exp

Hello

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Hi I'm available for assistance with your special needs individual & I can ensure the most important needs are met when being taken care of.
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Anne P.


Indialantic, FL

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

(3)

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I have a 19-year-old son who falls somewhere on the autism spectrum and another son, now 21 years of age, who has severe attention deficit disorder. We raised our boys in a School system where challenges presented themselves daily both academically as well as socially. I am well versed on the demands of raising a special needs...
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Stacey A.


Melbourne, FL

$25-40/hr10 yrs exp

Special Education Advocate / Paralegal / Mom

5.0

(2)

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I am a empty nester mom of 3 ASD young adults. Certified Special education advocate / paralegal through University of San Diego School of Law. I am trained but not certified in OT, ABA, CBT, SLP as well as special diets. Happy to help with homework, home school work, planning, organizing, social skills, field trips, cooking,...

Recent reviews:

5.0
Stacey was a lifesaver for us. She worked with our son and tutored him through his entire year in all of his subjects. She was able to help him with his organizational skills and with his study habits. I am so...

Reviewed by Care member

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Casey H.


Melbourne, FL

$15-30/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver

5.0

(1)

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Hey y'all! I'm Casey! I just welcomed my first baby boy into the world at the end of January! For the last 3 years I have worked for the School District of Indian River County as an Registered Behavioral therapist (1 year) and an ESE Teacher (the last 2 years). I hold a bachelors degree in Sociology with a minor in education. I...

Recent review:

5.0
Casey has cared for our 4 now 5 year-old daughter since January 2017. She took care of her daily for 5 hrs after school. She picked her up from 1/2 day pre-K daily. Having had several sitters/nannies over the...

Reviewed by Monica C.

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Jasmine C.


Melbourne, FL

$15/hr10 yrs exp

Part Or Full-Time Caregiver, Infant And Toddler Specialized/CPR Certified, Available

5.0

(5)

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Over the past decade, I have dedicated myself to the field of childcare. My journey began in high school when I served as a student/teacher, a role that required me to plan lessons for preschoolers, engage in volunteer work at various schools, and build a portfolio to obtain my FL Child Care Professional Credential. I also...

Recent reviews:

5.0
Jasmine was my nanny for my infant for a few months and was fantastic! I knew I could rely on her to be on time. She has great communication and does more than what’s expected of her. She would send me pictures...

Reviewed by Care member

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Hailey S.


Cocoa, FL

$15-30/hr3 yrs exp

5.0

(3)

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Hi, my name is Hailey . I am 19 years old currently attending nova community college. I am currently studying social sciences in teachers education. I love to work with children. I have a part time job working at a swim academy as an instructor and teaching kids how to swim. I have a very enthusiastic personality and I am easy...

Recent review:

5.0
Hailey is easy to talk to and listens to your needs and concerns.

Reviewed by Kristi J.

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April D.


Melbourne, FL

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter Available For Date Nights - Experience With Special Needs Children

5.0

(1)

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I currently am a part time sitter for a young child with special needs. I have assisted his therapists with all aspects of his daily living issues. I am also a Certified Nurse Technician with past experience working with special needs children in a long term care setting.
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Marsha S.


Cocoa, FL

$15-20/hr2 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

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I have experience working with seniors that have various disabilities, I have worked in Assisted living facilities but prefer the one on one relationship. My experience includes but is not limited to Dementia/Alzheimers, total bed care, medication reminders, light housework, transportation to appointments, meal preparation,...
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5.0

(2)

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Worked 20 hours a week with a child with Autism Spectrum Disorder on daily living and provision of fun, safe and engaging activities to ensure that their days are happy and fulfilling. Collaborated with parents and other caregiver to organize implementation of word games, reading and school-like activities in each daily session...

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Cocoa Beach, FL

Danielle R.

5.0

We love Danielle. She has been amazing from the start. Always on time, doing activities with the kids, and the kids warmed up to her right away. My oldest always asks when she's coming back over. You can tell Danielle loves kids and knows how to care for them!

- Olivia P.

Stephanie R.

5.0

Stephanie has been excellent with my children. She provides love and care like they are her own. My kids are always asking for her.

- Care member

Michelle S.

5.0

Michelle was great with our kids. Great communication and always punctual. Would hire again!

- Care member

Gabrielle O.

5.0

We love Gabrielle, she is so sweet! We are moving out of state and are so sad to have to say goodbye. Gabrielle is caring, adventurous, smart and a joy to be around. My son is just under two years old and very shy, but he took to Gabrielle right away! I have absolute confidence that she will make...

- Kayla R.

Kelley W.

5.0

Kelley has been amazing- she is the first person outside of our families that we’ve had watch our son and we could not have ended up with anyone better. I work from home so I get to overhear them playing as I work and it has been such a relief to know that he is having a great time while I get to...

- Care member

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