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Linda C.

Special Needs Caregiver

Crystal River, FL

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
8 years experience
I have experience with stroke victims as well as Alzheimer's. I have volunteered with autistic young adults and children. I have experience with MS and would love to help your family in any way needed. I am very willing to learn anything and all things needed to make life more enjoyable for anyone I care for.

Elizabeth H. says "Kind, compassionate, professional care. Absolutely recommended."

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Crystal River, FL

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$15/hr
5 years experience
I may not be the right person for you but I'd like to meet. I have a lot of special needs and cancer assistance but not together. I'm in Homosassa. I look forward to hearing from you. Thank you!
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Meal prep
I have 13 years of experience within local schools with elementary age children and those with special needs. I also raised two girls of my own. I can help with Cooking/Meal Preparation.
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DATE NIGHT/ Residential Monthly Cleanings

Lecanto, FL

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Experienced with newborn and infant care all the way up to teens. I love meet and great interviews for date nights or cleanings to share my childcare/ cleaning stories. I have a love for teaching developmental milestones and cleaning homes. My schedule is currently filling up but I have a few openings a month! I have over 15...

Care Member says "Taysia was a great babysitter for us and our kids loved her ! She played outside with them and took great care of them also cleaned up after them and...

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Nurturing And Experienced Caregiver

Lecanto, FL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
5 years experience
I have over 15 years of experience working with children and some of those experiences were involving specials needs. I have worked with cancer patients and with a variety of children with sensory disorders or Autistic. I can handle stressful situations with a calm and nurturing demeanor. I am very patient and I listen and...

Lonnie H. says "Taysia helped my family, I had help with remembering how to operate my computer and phone. She is great with collecting eggs off my farm, mowing and...

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Beverly Hills, FL

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$15/hr
6 years experience
I am passionate about caring for people with special needs because I have an understanding most people working with disabilities don't. I experience my own struggles and symptoms that give me confidence I can relate or just generally understand those around me with their own struggles. My goal as a student at the University of...
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Let's Be The Best We Can Be!

Beverly Hills, FL

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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
I have 10+ years of experience, with personal references. I have experience with special needs children from deaf to nonverbal level 3 autistic. My whole goal is to provide a fun and safe environment for your family. I'm available afternoons and all day on the weekends.
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Fun And Experienced Sitter

Dunnellon, FL

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$11/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Beth and I am 23, I have babysat since I was 16 and used to work for a nanny company while I was in college. I was also a lifeguard so I am CPR and First Aid certified. I have also worked with children with special needs, so I have experience with them as well. I am looking to earn a little extra money while doing...
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Very Energetic And Helpful

Lecanto, FL

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$14/hr
2 years experience
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
I have 2 years of experience. I can help with Swimming Supervision and Cooking/Meal Preparation as well as other things. I have worked with special needs children as well.
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Former Homeschool Mom

Dunnellon, FL

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$20/hr
1 year experience
I am the mother of two grown children, one of whom has special needs. I homeschooled both of my children as well as taught other children in our homeschool group and church. I have a degree in engineering, but chose to stay home once we had children.
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Homosassa, FL

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$13/hr
1 year experience
In order to become a substitute teacher, in my county, I had to go though a brief special needs training. As a sub, I have worked for my county's special needs school, CREST. I have worked with emotionally and behaviorally disturbed children. I also have experience working with the mentally challenged, and autistic students at...
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Companionship, Meal Preparation, Errands, Light Housework

Beverly Hills, FL

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$20/hr
4 years experience
Companionship
dementia
errands
home modification
hospice services
+ 1 more
I can be the one you call when you need an errand run or want transportation to an appointment. I can organize, shop, prep, prepare, and clean up the kitchen. I have been a live-in caretaker for my mom from 2018 til April of this year. I also have private care clients (references available) and experience caretaking for two home...
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Tara L. S.

Dunnellon, FL

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$13/hr
10 years experience
Attentive, alert and amiable hardworking caregiver available for work. I've spent the last 5 years working for an Adventist doctor with Ischemia and his adult D. S. Autistic daughter. I love what I do and am an addition to any situation. I also practice wellness and am an insured certified yoga teacher. Incredible chef and cook...
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Retired Teacher

Dunnellon, FL

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi, I have worked for children throughout my working career I worked for the state of Maine for 15 years as a Therapeutic Foster parent and also was an Adoptive and Foster parent trainer for five years. These jobs required me to have specialized training in behaviors, child development, and sensory regulations. I enjoyed this...
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Loving Caregiver For You

Dunnellon, FL

5.0(0)
from
$13/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello! My name is Jessica and I have about 20 years of experience in caring for those with special needs in their homes and in group home settings, as well as in a school setting. I am experienced in almost all areas of care and enjoy bringing a smile to other's faces.
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Special Needs Caregiver

Hernando, FL

5.0(1)
from
$13/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
My name is Ivanna and I love working with children. I have been babysitting for the past 6 years and studied Early Childhood Education in high school. I have experience working with children with special needs. I completed my PCA/CNA certifications from WTC and am CPR certified. If you are looking for someone that will actually...

John H. says "Fabulous! Can not say enough good things about Ivanna!! "

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Babysitter/Nanny

Hernando, FL

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$22/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
My name is Ivanna and I love working with children. I have been babysitting for the past 11 years and studied Early Childhood Education in high school. I have experience working with children with special needs. I completed my PCA/CNA certifications from WTC and am CPR certified. If you are looking for someone that will actually...
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Brooksville, FL

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$13/hr
My name is Mariley P. I'm 41 years old , I live in Hernando county. I'm a caregiver HHA for 11 years , I have experience with autism clients , Down syndrome, special needs ADHD , also I help them with personal care , shopping, doctors appointment, companion , I'm a Register behavior assistant, & I work with developmental...
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Inverness, FL

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$13/hr
10 years experience
Hello I'm Ashley. I am a caregiver at heart since I was a child I could say. I have many different experiences with care-giving. Children, senior, teenagers and adults I have been a care giver for seniors in my family and also outside family even as a caregiver from comfort keepers, I have many things I know how to do like...
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Personal Care Assistant

Dunnellon, FL

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Companionship
dementia
hospice services
live-in home care
personal care
+ 1 more
I am a certified nursing assistant with over 25 years of dedicated full-time experience in both nursing home and private care settings. My extensive background has equipped me with the skills to provide exceptional care to elderly and special needs individuals. I am deeply passionate about my work and take pride in offering...
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  • 30 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $12.67/hr as of June 2025

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

Recent special needs caregiver reviews from local parents in Crystal River, FL

Special Needs Caregivers in Crystal River, FL are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 2 reviews of the 30 listed special needs caregivers

Linda C.

Kind, compassionate, professional care. Absolutely recommended.

- Elizabeth H.

Taysia H.

Taysia was a great babysitter for us and our kids loved her ! She played outside with them and took great care of them also cleaned up after...

- Care member

Taysia H.

Taysia helped my family, I had help with remembering how to operate my computer and phone. She is great with collecting eggs off my farm,...

- Lonnie H.

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