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Judith C.

Dunedin, FL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
Experienced mom, grandma, cook, not your typical grandma. Excellent references. Taken care of all age children. Patient, loving, firm, professional, english speaking, kind woman who raised 3 exceptional human beings. Grandma to 5 sweeties. Cared for my Mom until she passed 8years ago. Excellent cook and organized helper/...

S D. says "Judy is such a delight to be around, and she is an amazing cook too! Our house was always happiest with her help. Dependable and trustworthy."

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Karen S L.

Owls Nest

Dunedin, FL

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$30/hr
10 years experience
I have 10 years of experience as RN NICU. I can help with G Tubes and Respiratory Care. I have experience with all age groups.
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Renae P.

Dunedin, FL

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$20/hr
5 years experience
Hello, I am a compassionate, patient, healthy, experienced caregiver. I have worked with infants-adults with special needs. I would like to find a good match with long term possibility. All the best, Renae-
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Jessica W.

Dunedin, FL

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Advanced practice provider with more than 20 years experience as a registered nurse. Specialize in adult neurological nursing care, case management, and complex care situations.
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Louis C.

Louis

Dunedin, FL

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$16/hr
5 years experience
Experienced in young people care. Have children of our own. They have all blossomed in lovely people. Let me help you with yours !
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Paul W.

Clearwater, FL

5.0(0)
from
$13/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I am patient and compassionate and generally work well with special needs children. I have worked with children and young adults who have had varying degrees of autistic spectrum disorders, physical limitations, emotional and behavioral issues including ADHD, critical allergies, and seizure disorders.
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Stephanie F.

Nanny Available

Palm Harbor, FL

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
travel
carpooling
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hi, I'm Stephanie! I am 25 years old and have been taking care of children since I was 11. I have experience with children of all ages including newborns and teens. I am currently a preschool teacher looking elsewhere. My experience also ranges from full time nannying, working as a preschool teacher, and running the children's...

Jeffrey H. says "Stephanie was very responsive and on-time. She even agreed to meet us and our baby first as it was our first time hiring a baby sitter. With our 4...

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Kimberly Y.

Special Needs

Safety Harbor, FL

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have had several years experience working with developmental and physical handicaps. I was an occupational therapist for 32 years and then after retiring from the military I attended medical school and became a Doctor of Osteopath Eldercare specialist in 2015. I came back to Dayton Ohio in May 2016 to care for a family member...

Mimi V. says "There are no words, truly, to express the kindness and aptitude that Kim possesses. However, I will do my best. I hired Kim for a very special task: to...

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Lorraine F.

Oldsmar, FL

3.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 13 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
I am a 66-year-old mother of two grown daughters and five grandchildren. I have been taking care of my grandchildren for the past 17 years. Now that the last one is going to school, I miss being a caregiver and being around little ones. I am energetic and fun-loving. I enjoy taking walks, going to the park and playing games. I...

Haley S. says "Ms Lorraine currently cares for my teen daughters in the mornings. She handles all of the transportation to the bus stop and school. My younger daughter...

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Elka S.

Largo, FL

5.0(0)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
I worked as a CNA for 3 years and graduated as an LPN in 2006. The last 15years I have been working in home care. I specialize in Alzheimer's caring, I try to engage each client with mental and physical needs while making sure they are safe and happy.
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Helen G.

Largo, FL

5.0(0)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
My name is Helenita G and friends and family call me Helen, 44 year's old. I have 14 year's experience as a caregiver, I am a licensed CNA in the state of Florida. I am very dedicated, reliable and trustworthy worker. I help my patients emotionally, physically active, medication reminders, meal preparation, doctor appointments,...
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Rosa R.

Tampa, FL

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 19 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Rosa, I am 23 years old, and have a very "sunshine-filled" personality! I grew up with four younger siblings and assisting my mother in her in-home daycare with children 3mo-16 years old. I am a very creative and imaginative individual, being proficient in music, art, writing, cooking/baking, acting, etc! I am an...

Care Member says "Rosa is amazing! Very considerate, caring and patient. She has a natural caregiving spirit. She ensured that I arrived to my appointment on time and...

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Rhonda K.

Caregiving, Errands, Pet Care, Home/property Care

Tarpon Springs, FL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience
I have 7 years of experience with 4 different home health agencies and have also done work privately. I am CPR certified and have completed many healthcare courses. I have managed a large medical practice for many years. I have also privately cared for pets & homes, run errands, cleaned properties, and managed commercial real...

Care Member says "Rhonda is a wonderful caregiver; she is friendly, caring, and extremely dedicated to each and every one of her patients. She takes very good care of my...

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Pamela D.

Applied Behavior Analyst

Largo, FL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
ABA, vocational, social, and life skills training, respite. Professional and personal references available.

Victoria M. says "Pam is a very special person and I highly recommend her especially for caring for ASD individuals. She is a natural and learned my daughters...

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Leticia S.

Loving And Patient Full Time Nanny

Clearwater, FL

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 9 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I was a preschool teacher from 2011 to 2014 , after I became a kindergarten teacher from 2015 to 2018. From 2019 to 2021, I worked as nanny taking care of three amazing kids, a 2 yo baby girl, a 7 yo boy and a 9 yo girl, the routine involved taking care of the 2yo girl during the day while the older kids were at school, I used...

Joel S. says "Leticia was amazing. The kids took to her immediately and she did very well helping them understand boundaries when the adults needed to cover important...

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Desiree W.

Experienced Nanny

Palm Harbor, FL

4.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
travel
carpooling
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I'm fully vaccinated! I have over 20 years of experience taking care of and educating children and adults. I have extensive experience with special needs children.

Anastasia B. says "Desi worked for me as a mother's helper for about 2.5 months. Her strong points were cleaning, cooking and being silly with my toddler. She loves...

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Danita M.

Largo, FL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello. I am a Watertown resident, near Cushing Square. I am the mother of a 23-year-old son who has learning disabilities. I worked in a university for a long time and had a wonderful career. Now I am free to do what I love. And I love caring for children and babies. I'm patient and kind and can soothe the angriest beast. I...

Emily D. says "Very sweet and was great with my 9 month old! She is a great person and look forward to seeing her again in the future"

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Hannah L.

Companion Caregiver

Safety Harbor, FL

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience
Personal care
live-in home care
respite care
dementia
hospice services
+ 1 more
My objective is to bring comfort and as much joy as possible working in my patients' lives. I am a qualified, experienced CNA/HHA/PCA looking to provide comfort and care in the home of my Patient. My specialty is providing compassionate care to those wanting some sunshine in their lives; and to expand their quality of life,...

Care Member says "Hannah has a shimmering halo above her head! She is the most compassionate caregiver we had when my mother was under hospice care. Her empathy, tender...

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Melissa F.

Part-Time Child Caregiver

Largo, FL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
travel
carpooling
craft assistance
+ 1 more
In the past, I have been a preschool teacher and kindergarten teacher aide caring for ages newborn to six years of age. I also was a preschool teacher in China teaching English to children ages 3 to 6 years old. I have been a babysitter since the age of 9 caring for children ranging from newborn up to age 13, some of which have...

Suzanne S. says "Melissa was so wonderful when caring for my son. She was dependable and trustworthy. She took care of him as if he was her own. She played with him, fed...

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Lorraine F.

Oldsmar, FL

5.0(0)
from
$13/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello, my name is Lorraine. I have a great deal of experience working with ASD and administering Insulin using a Diabetic Insulin Machine. I enjoy helping people in need. I look forward to assisting you or your loved one.
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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $22.20/hr as of July 2025

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

Recent special needs caregiver reviews from local parents in Dunedin, FL

Special Needs Caregivers in Dunedin, FL are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 5 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

Judith C.

Judy is such a delight to be around, and she is an amazing cook too! Our house was always happiest with her help. Dependable and...

- S D.

Stephanie F.

Stephanie was very responsive and on-time. She even agreed to meet us and our baby first as it was our first time hiring a baby sitter....

- Jeffrey H.

Kimberly Y.

There are no words, truly, to express the kindness and aptitude that Kim possesses. However, I will do my best. I hired Kim for a very...

- Mimi V.

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