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Hi my name is Amy and I live in Rockledge. I have a degree in Social Work. I have worked for 25 years with Children through Seniors with a wide range of Developmental Disabilities. In addition I taught infant/ child and adult CPR and First Aid .
I enjoy crafts and outdoor activities. I am caring , patient and flexible with my...
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- $16/hr
1 year experience
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...
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...
Light cleaning
meal prep
grocery shopping
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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- $13/hr
Hi, I'm Chandler! I'm new to St Pete from Illinois! I am caring, compassionate and trustworthy! I would like to start with infants with autism spectrum. I have tons of experience due to my cousin being on the extreme spectrum. I understand boundaries and know it's important to follow children's instinct but also guide them in a...
I used to work for a company called Freedom Adult Foster Care Company. While working there I had a couple of clients. One was an autistic gentleman in his early 20's. Another was a woman in a wheelchair with speaking difficulties in her 50's. The last one was a mildly autistic boy at about 8 years old. So I have had many...
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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- $13/hr
3 years experience
I have CERT. NURES AID experience. Housekeeper and care take for children with and without disabilities . some elder care as well . Basic life support certified. Gramma of 4
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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- $20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 15 families in your area
Meal prep
craft assistance
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.
Care Member says "Michelle was great with our kids. Great communication and always punctual. Would hire again!"
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...
Jose L. says "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...
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- $15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I believe that it is truly important to know who you are inviting into your home and your child's life. That being said, I am a full-time Nanny now for a family in Melbourne, FL. I have been working for them for little over a year now. You are welcome to meet myself and my family any time. You have access to plenty of references...
Janet I. says "Hope to have her again in the future, great person. Extra activities for the boys who loved the three days with Jessy."
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- $20/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 9 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
travel
I have been a Certified Nursing Assistant since January 2012. I graduated nursing school (LPN) in August 2014. I still have to pass state nursing boards. I have experience caring for infants, toddlers, and special needs children/adults.
I am CPR/First Aid certified, do not smoke and have reliable transportation. I love pets,...
Zandrea B. says "Carol was a huge blessing in our lives! Carol has been watching my 2 boys (3 and 2 year olds) for years now! They absolutely love her and I feel...
I have experience working with children, adults and seniors. My granddaughter is autistic so I have spent many hours with her from birth to her current age of 13 yrs old. I belong to a Specials Needs support group sponsored by my church. I also have participated in vacation bible school for special needs children. I have a lot...
Travel
light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
I have 5 years of childcare experience as a volunteer, employee, and as a big cousin taking care of the little people when they needed somebody. Having worked with children of all ages up to 12, some with special needs, I am willing to nanny up to 4 children. I am 23, enjoy singing, dancing, storytelling and chitchatting with...
Care Member says "She was great with the kids and they loved her!"
Light cleaning
meal prep
carpooling
swimming supervision
Hello my name is Natasha and I'm your caregiver! I have helped raise all 20 children in my family including my sister with special needs and my own two since I was a teenager and I'm 43 now. I know how to make children feel comfortable, content, and happy and enjoy their time with me. All the kids in my family always want to...
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- $18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
craft assistance
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
carpooling
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I'm a retired law enforcement officer of 25 years. I served as a school resource officer for the last 14 years of my career. I've worked with all ages and taught preschool to adults, from Special Needs, traditional to magnet. I'm a certified Rad Kids instructor. I coached soccer, NASP Archery, and taught defensive driving. My...
I have previously worked in a special needs daycare with children ranging from 8 months to 5 years of age for almost two years. I was an assistant teacher in the pre K room and also a van aide for the school supervising and transporting children to and from home and special trips.
I was able to work with many different...
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- $25/hr
Light cleaning
meal prep
errands
transportation
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...
Light cleaning
meal prep
errands
transportation
Hello my name is Natasha and I'm your caregiver! I have helped raise all 20 children in my family including my sister with special needs and my own two since I was a teenager and I'm 43 now. I know how to make children feel comfortable, content, and happy and enjoy their time with me. All the kids in my family always want to...
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60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com
The average post rate is $16.70/hr as of November 2025
The average star rating for rated special needs caregivers is 4.5
Recent special needs caregiver reviews from local parents in Cocoa, FL
Special Needs Caregivers in Cocoa, FL are rated 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 12 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers
Michelle S.
Michelle was great with our kids. Great communication and always punctual. Would hire again!
- Care member
Ashley K.
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...
- Jose L.
Jessica E.
Hope to have her again in the future, great person. Extra activities for the boys who loved the three days with Jessy.
- Janet I.
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