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

60 special needs caregivers are listed in Cocoa, FL

The average posted rate is $15/hr as of May 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years

Special needs caregivers in Cocoa, FL

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Tina M.


Merritt Island, FL

$15-30/hr • 2 yrs exp

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I have worked in the emergency and non emergency medical field. My children as they were growing up, and I volunteered with an equine therapy program for children and young adults with special needs. For almost two years, my 13-year-old daughter and I have been visiting, caring for, and taking on outings, a wonderful woman in a...
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Sherry L.


Merritt Island, FL

$20/hr • 2 yrs exp

Night Nanny & Baby Whisperer

Though I love kids of all ages, the infant stage is my favorite. There is nothing sweeter to me than a baby's coos or the "milk buzz" on their little faces after a feeding. Fortunately the feeling seems to be mutual; babies and young children take to me. So now that my own children are grown, I've gone back to helping young...
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Cierra S.


Cocoa Beach, FL

$13-18/hr • 10 yrs exp

Babysitter As Needed

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

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...
Cierra can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Amy H.


Rockledge, FL

$14/hr • 12 yrs exp

Child Care

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Amy. I have a degree in Social Work and I have taught Infant Child CPR. I have extensive experience with children and babies of all ages and numbers including children with special needs. I worked with a baby from newborn until 2 years old . The position ended when I left the state. Recently , I picked up 2...
Amy can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Triston P.


Merritt Island, FL

$16-50/hr • 1 yrs exp

My Name Is Triston, Im 20 Years Young And Love To Hell Where I Can!

I'd describe my personality as honest, friendly, and responsible I like caring for people with special needs because I myself am a high functioning autistic so I like to help others feel more comfortable with themselves I'm looking for a job that I can help some people understand that everyone is different and special in their...
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Melinda B.


Rockledge, FL

$13-15/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced Teacher To Children With Special Needs

I have 30 years experience working with students and adults with disabilities, physical and mental, in the classroom as well as in a home environment. I am patient, caring, and a hard worker.
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Samantha F.


Rockledge, FL

$35-50/hr • 10 yrs exp

Special Needs Care

I have worked with children of all ages for the past 35 years. I have extensive skills working with neurodiversity children and adults.
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Kelley S.


Merritt Island, FL

$15-25/hr • 6 yrs exp

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.
Kelley can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Kelley S.


Merritt Island, FL

$13-15/hr • 6 yrs exp

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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Catherine J.


Merritt Island, FL

$15/hr • 3 yrs exp

Caregiving For Infants, Toddlers, And School Age Children

Safety and security are the top priorities I make for all children in my care. I am certified in First Aid, CPR, and AED. I have completed coursework in child development, and I am currently working on my certification. I have three years of paid nanny experience, and I have worked in a childcare setting with children who have...
Catherine can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

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Kari J.


Cocoa Beach, FL

$13-20/hr • 2 yrs exp

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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Michelle S.


Melbourne, FL

$20-50/hr • 10 yrs exp

A Little About Me

4.7

(12)

Hired by 15 families in your neighborhood

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.
Michelle can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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

Care member

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Ashley K.


Melbourne, FL

$15-25/hr • 6 yrs exp

Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hey there! My name is Ashley and I have been a caregiver for seven years. I have worked with people of all ages, from developmental and intellectual disabilities to caring for the elderly with Alzheimer's and dementia, to most recently, spinal cord injury. I take pride in my upbeat positive and outgoing personality as well as my...
5.0
"We hired Ashley last minute , she was good at communicating with us and helping watch or 2 1/2 year old daughter . Our daughter doesn't like many people but took a liking to Ashley very quickly not even a whine or cry when we left! She did an awesome job and even...

Jose L.

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Heather C.


Titusville, FL

$15-50/hr • 9 yrs exp

Experienced Direct Support Professional

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

9 years of paid professional experience and a lifetime of personal experience caring for varying levels of neurodiverse people. Comfortable with newborns all the way up to end-of-life care. Compassionate, considerate, empathetic, with a strong code of ethics. Hard-working and dedicated employee. Gap in employment reflects...
5.0
"We love Heather and were heartbroken when she moved out of state."

Laura W.

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Megan B.


Titusville, FL

$12-35/hr • 8 yrs exp

Hello! My name is Megan. I am Navy wife and full time online college student working hard to earn my Masters Degree in Legal Studies and Psychology. In high school I worked my summers at a local YMCA and during the school year before/after school care. I also spent 3 years as a peer counselor for a local non profit for over 50...
Megan can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"I chose Megan to begin with because she is caring, compassionate and responsible. My daughter loves her to death and she's always been happy to go see her. Any time I've ever hired Megan, she goes above and beyond to not only care for my daughter, but she actually...

Care member

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Marcia S.


Titusville, FL

$14-19/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am a very reliable, patient, and creative person who has approximately 15 years of experience caring for special needs. I also have recommendation letter.
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Michele C.


Satellite Beach, FL

$25-30/hr

Trustworthy Kind Retired Teacher

Hi I am a 49-year-old retired special needs teacher. Still trying to make ends meet as I have a freshman in college and a 1st grader with autism. I am fortunate to have both of my grandmothers still in my life they are both in their 90s. I spent about 6 months caring for my maternal grandmother for 5 hours daily however, she is...
Michele can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, transportation, errands
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Mikayla B.


Orlando, FL

$17-25/hr • 6 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, I'm a senior in college at UCF earning my degree in education and I've been babysitting for 6 years now. I have experience with ages 1+ and have watched as many as 4 kids at once while babysitting. I have worked as an afterschool teacher where I was in charge of 15+ kindergarteners. I have worked as a Substitute...
Mikayla can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
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Nicole H.


Melbourne, FL

$12-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Work a lot with Seniors in an organizational company that I have . Retired from work to Care for my mom for two years who had Parkinson's and a brain tumor, so I have experience in caring for a loved one with special needs. I am reliable and compassionate and would be happy to help your family .
Nicole can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, personal care, transportation, meal prep, companionship & more

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Cocoa, FL

Michelle S.

5.0

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

- Care member

Ashley K.

5.0

We hired Ashley last minute , she was good at communicating with us and helping watch or 2 1/2 year old daughter . Our daughter doesn't like many people but took a liking to Ashley very quickly not even a whine or cry when we left! She did an awesome job and even did some dishes we didn't even ask...

- Jose L.

Heather C.

5.0

We love Heather and were heartbroken when she moved out of state.

- Laura W.

Megan B.

5.0

Megan is very sweet and has attention to detail, she always gets the job done in a timely professional manner. I would definitely hire her again.

- Care member

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Ratings for Cocoa, FL special needs caregivers listed on Care.com

Average Rating4.6 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in Cocoa, FL are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 17 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.