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Sharna Kay F.

Dania, FL

from
$18/hr
1 year experience
Meal prep
craft assistance
I have experience working with special needs kids that have autism as well as down syndrome from being in school as well as with family members. I also have experience babysitting infants and toddlers as well from the age of 16 up to 19 years old
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Sherice M.

Certified Child Care/Special Needs Babysitter

Hollywood, FL

5.0(1)
from
$13/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I am a patient and energetic individual highly focuses on both the mental and physical development of Special Needs children. I love kids and believe that with a little extra love and attention a lot can happen. I have over 7 plus paid years working with children. I ha e 45 hours and am CDA certified, and also certified in CPR.

Keren O. says "My 13 y.o. son is on the Autism Spectrum and although he can be absolutely adorable and loving, there are times when he can be very difficult and...

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Samiyah B.

Fort Lauderdale, FL

4.0(1)
from
$20/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I'm a parent with special needs as well so I understand this is why I decided to be a helping hand for someone else!!! I don't think their nothing else I enjoy better than to have job I love to do. Teach them some new everyday !

Laura V. says "Samaiyah is a kind, gentle, caring, person who is taking care of my daughter with special needs. It's challenging to find someone to trust with my...

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Amy T.

Certified Teacher/ Tutor/ Babysitter/ Errands

Fort Lauderdale, FL

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
travel
My name is Amy. I am 55 years old. I am a certified teacher with Broward county for over 25 years. with my Master's degree. I am available to tutor, babysit, and run errands. I am available nights/ weekends/ and school vacations as I work full time as a Kindergarten teacher I am experience with newborns up through teenagers. I...

Lincoln B. says "Amy has come through several times last minute. She is very dependable."

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Sara W.

Part Time Companion And Personal Care Assistant With 4 Years Experience

Hollywood, FL

4.0(1)
from
$25/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
I have my bachelor of science in biopsychology and gerontology (the study of aging and older adults). I have two years experience working professionally for a retirement home with adults with memory issues as well as physical limitation. This experience included feeding, bathing, activities of daily living, companionship,...

Amanda P. says "Sara always went above and beyond to make sure my grandparents were safe, healthy and happy. I live in another state and she would always check in with me...

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Shannel M.

Fort Lauderdale, FL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
2 years experience
Light cleaning
dementia
personal care
companionship
live-in home care
+ 1 more
Trusted, compassionate nurse specializing in senior care, pediatrics, and special-needs support. I bring patience, safety, and genuine warmth to every family I serve.

Latoya J. says "Shannel is a very lovely person . She is hardworking dedicated she has such a lovely personality"

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Mercedes A.

Best Nany Ever

Fort Lauderdale, FL

5.0(0)
from
$30/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
travel
carpooling
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hello my name is Mercedes, I am 39 years old, I am a responsible, punctual, respectful, affectionate and communicative person! I have more than 10 years of experience with children of all ages and special needs and autism; Personal references, I have a private car and a driver's license and a clean record CERTIFICATION BY...
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Tammy L.

A Loving Touch

Hollywood, FL

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
I'm a Mama of 4 sons. Grandmother as well. I've been a newborn nanny over 31 years now. I'm BLS certified . I've cared for infants with special needs, multiples and well as triples. Love what I do as this is my passion my whole adult career.

Nicole M. says "Tammy has been the greatest blessing to our little family! She has been taking care of our son since he was 3 months old, and she is truly wonderful. She...

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Kechia W.

Caring Care Giver

Hollywood, FL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Errands
dementia
live-in home care
companionship
hospice services
+ 1 more
I have 10 years of experience. I can help with Home Care and Live-In Home Care. I have over 20 years experience with Special need care giving as well as Dementia and Alzheimer's patients

Diana F. says "She took care of my dad light she was his daughter . Never miss a day and was always loving to my dad and our family . She's got a heart of gold."

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Kelly C.

Part Time Caregiver Available

Fort Lauderdale, FL

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have experience with PYSD, autism , Parkinson's, TBI, stroke, and more. I'd be a good fit for this one time situation. Thank you so much.

Tawnia M. says "Kelly is the best!! She was more than a caregiver to my son who is 28 and has cerebral palsy -she was a life coach. She went above and beyond in helping...

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Amy T.

Certified Special Education Teacher

Fort Lauderdale, FL

5.0(1)
from
$13/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
My name is Amy. I am 51 years old. I am a certified teacher with Broward county for over 20 years. with my Master's degree. I am available to tutor, babysit, and run errands. I am available nights/ weekends/ and school vacations as I work full time as a 1st grade teacher I am experience with newborns up through teenagers. I...

Jessica G. says "Amy is a 1st grade Broward teacher and also has experience working with special needs children. I was able to look at her background check which is...

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Sally S.

Fort Lauderdale, FL

4.1(1)
from
$50/hr
20 years experience·
Hired by 9 families in your area
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
travel
carpooling
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi, I'm Sally! I am a 35-year-old wife and dog mom who has been babysitting since I was 14 and I nannied throughout college and after. I took a break from full time nannying after my last longterm family and used my college degree to work for hardrock. While it was fun it was something I wasn't passionate about. I just got...

Michelle L. says "Sally recently helped us while we were visiting Florida for a week and we would undoubtedly hire her again, she was great! From the moment she arrived,...

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Maribel S.

Caring And Serious Nanny

Hollywood, FL

5.0(1)
from
$14/hr
5 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
travel
I am a Cuban lady that had worked with in special needs my entire life. Back on my country I was special needs kids teacher and then later a regular education teacher for all the age up to 12 years old. I came to this country not long ago so I am still working on my English and while I do that this is the best job that match my...

Daphne C. says "I have known Maribel for more then 20 years. Also her two daughters and her husband Julio. You can be assured that Maribel is of exemplary character....

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Shekerr G.

Loving Full-time Nanny Available

Hollywood, FL

5.0(1)
from
$13/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
carpooling
travel
I blindly ventured into the world of nannying at the age of 17 unaware of the immense responsibilities and great joys which awaited me, when a neighbor took a leap of faith and allowed me to babysit for a 2-year-old toddler. This experience awakened a genuine desire to be surrounded by children and to nurture. Throughout...

Aleisha A. says "We were impressed with Shekker, from her thorough knowledge of babies to her compassionate understanding of my special needs son. She was our first...

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Sara W.

Part-Time Caregiver 14 Years Experience

Hollywood, FL

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
travel
carpooling
meal prep
+ 1 more
I am CPR and First Aid certified and took a babysitting course. I have 14 years experience babysitting both boys and girls ranging in age from 1 month to 18 years old. I graduated from Messiah College with a major in biopsychology and minor in gerontology. I am planning to go on to more schooling to become an occupational...

Robert H. says "Dependable. Very cheerful with our son. Very flexible with schedule. Was a big help to us."

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Luciana B.

Fort Lauderdale, FL

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Hello, Parents, I bring enthusiasm, nurturing care, and a trustworthy approach to childcare! With a strong professional background, I provide exceptional care tailored to your children's needs. My focus is primarily on working with infants and newborns, but I have extensive experience caring for children of all ages,...

Shalako L. says "We couldn't be happier with the care Luciana provided for our two-year-old twin boys! From the moment she arrived, she was warm, attentive, and...

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Rachel K.

Fort Lauderdale, FL

5.0(0)
from
$10/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
I have been passionate about serving individuals and families who are affected by disabilities throughout my life. I started volunteer work with my church's disability ministry as a teen and young adult. During college, I interned for a special needs organization and held a job working as an assistive technology specialist....
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Yovony S.

Hollywood, FL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Errands
dementia
personal care
companionship
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Committed bilingual healthcare professional bringing over 18 years of continuous proven success in healthcare roles. Dedicated to providing client safety and comfort through focused care. Compassionate, helps clients maintain personal hygiene and assist with all aspects of activities of daily living. Skilled in preparing meals...

Care Member says "Yovony is a very hardworking and caring person, I highly recommend her to anyone who hires her. She’s very knowledgeable and honest and caring."

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Jessica H.

Full Time Or Part Time Nanny Available

Fort Lauderdale, FL

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
17 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
Nurturing a child's curiosity and watching them reach new milestones is my greatest professional joy. With 17 years of experience caring for children ages 0 to 11, I offer a patient, calm, and creative approach to daily care. My background includes a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential and specialized coursework in...

Natalee D. says "Jessica is an educator and a caretaker. She seamlessly fits into the household and strives to be helpful and the absolute best she can be. It shows!! She...

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Sarita R.

Infant, Child And Elderly Caregiver

Fort Lauderdale, FL

4.0(1)
from
$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 23 families in your area
. I have over 12 years experience in Special Needs. I am a caregiver for the elderly and can be nanny for children. It is a joy take care of children and the elderly. They put a smile on my face. Daycare and after school care part/full time is good for me. I have my own transportation. I'm bilingual I can speak English and...

Rachel H. says "Sara is great! My daughter (who is 2.5) gets so excited for her to come over! She's always on time and super dependable and as soon as she comes over,...

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  • The average posted rate is $18.00/hr as of June 2026

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Special Needs Caregivers in Dania, FL are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

Sherice M.

My 13 y.o. son is on the Autism Spectrum and although he can be absolutely adorable and loving, there are times when he can be very...

- Keren O.

Samiyah B.

Samaiyah is a kind, gentle, caring, person who is taking care of my daughter with special needs. It's challenging to find someone to trust...

- Laura V.

Amy T.

Amy has come through several times last minute. She is very dependable.

- Lincoln B.

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