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Judith C.

Dunedin, FL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
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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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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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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Shelly T.

Caring Healthcare

Dunedin, FL

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$17/hr
17 years experience
Since I was 18 I have worked with people with developmental disabilities. Starting with home care and moving to a residential setting working from a DSP to a management position. Sadley I left to pursue different career opportunities and now and a Registed Nurse working in the ED. I miss working with the population of people who...
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Ashlyn T.

Dunedin, FL

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$5/hr
5 years experience
I am currently in my first year of nursing school in a hospital. I previously attended a university majoring in early childhood education with a minor in special education. I have been babysitting for 5 years now and have watched children between the ages of 1 and 10. The first child I babysat had Down's syndrome and was 6 years...
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Karen S L.

Owls Nest

Dunedin, FL

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$30/hr
20 years experience
I have had experience as an RN at TGH in the NICU unit. I also have extensive experience with the ederly. I am certified in CPR. Also, certified in ADRD. My experience with caring for my patients, if they are 2 hours old or 99 years young, has been very rewarding and has inspired me to do more. I have a valid RN license. I enjoy...
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JEFFREY S.

Empowering Individuals

Dunedin, FL

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Looking to support individuals through their unique journeys. I have many years of experience with my special needs nephew from his childhood to adulthood.
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JEFFREY S.

Dunedin, FL

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$16/hr
Carpooling
travel
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
I have many years of experience caring for my sister's children, including my nephew who has special needs. I enjoy engaging with kids through outdoor activities like hiking, visits to the playground, trips to the beach, and movie outings. As a retired Air Force veteran, I have a very flexible schedule and am happy to assist...
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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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Desiree W.

Experienced Nanny

Palm Harbor, FL

4.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Carpooling
meal prep
craft assistance
travel
light cleaning
+ 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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Lorraine F.

Oldsmar, FL

3.0(1)
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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 13 families in your area
Carpooling
meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
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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Stephanie F.

Nanny Available

Palm Harbor, FL

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
meal prep
craft assistance
travel
light cleaning
+ 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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Lorraine F.

Oldsmar, FL

5.0(0)
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$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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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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Danita M.

Largo, FL

5.0(1)
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$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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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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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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Ellen C.

Part Time Caregiver Available

Clearwater, FL

5.0(0)
from
$10/hr
10 years experience
My experience with children first is as a mother of college age young man. Prior to that I had years experience babysitting as a teenager, working in my son's family daycare. Working as an assistant teacher in a hospital Child Development center for 2 years. I originally went to college to become a Child Psychiatrist with a...
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Kimberley D.

Clearwater, FL

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
Nurturing young minds is truly my passion. For the past decade, I've had the joy of caring for children of all ages, from infants to pre-teens and beyond. My approach is patient, creative, and always friendly. I'm very comfortable enforcing household rules and believe in open communication with parents, adapting to your...

Kaila L. says "Kim was a wonderful nanny to our two young daughters and we loved her positivity. She is very attentive to the needs of the children while still being...

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Elka S.

Largo, FL

5.0(0)
from
$26/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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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $18.78/hr as of November 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.

Desiree W.

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...

- Anastasia B.

Lorraine F.

Ms Lorraine currently cares for my teen daughters in the mornings. She handles all of the transportation to the bus stop and school. My...

- Haley S.

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