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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Dunedin, FL

The average rate is $18/hr as of May 2024

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 7 years

Special needs caregivers in Dunedin, FL

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Lorraine S.


Dunedin, FL

$20/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

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Experienced LPN , retired from VA last year after 39 years of service. I am seeking part time position as care giver provider not as LPN . My career range has been clinical and private care. I enjoy helping and caring for others. I am flexible and dependable. I recently had a complete background check done independently with the...
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Theresa C.


Dunedin, FL

$13-18/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Nurse And Mother

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Professional, experienced caregiver/nurse for 30 years looking to share my knowledge and skills with special people needing care and companionship. I have experience caring for specialized at home chronic critical pediatric patients. I am certified in advanced training for pediatric and adult populations. In addition, I've...
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Karen S L.


Dunedin, FL

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Owls Nest

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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

$20-50/hr5 yrs exp

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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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I am a responsible, patient, caring person. Though I am not a medical professional, I have dealt with many medical issues while taking care of my special needs son, who received his second kidney transplant this year!
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Judith W.


Dunedin, FL

$14-18/hr8 yrs exp

Helping You In Your Life Let's Create Memories

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I enjoy the interaction and helping people that need help with life every day challenges. I have a special needs grandson and I enjoy him he has taught us a lot in 25 years, compassion, joy and love. This also applies to helping seniors or others.
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Desiree W.


Palm Harbor, FL

$20-35/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny

3.8

(5)

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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.
4.0
"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 having a list of things to do and would always complete each...

Reviewed by Anastasia B.

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Laura B.


Clearwater, FL

$21/hr2 yrs exp

Care Taker

5.0

(2)

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I have experience working with special needs children. I have worked with children of all ages. Able to help with homework.
5.0
"Laura is timely, caring and dependable. She has genuine concern which is difficult to find in most people. I will hire her again, if she's available, for our child care and adult support needs."

Reviewed by Mark S.

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Marilyn H.


Clearwater, FL

$15-20/hr2 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

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I have worked with children from the last school year with Cobb County schools. Worked with all ages from K1-6; and middle school as well as high school. Worked with Special Needs children and helping transport them back and forth to school. I raised 6 children of my own; and have helped with 9 grandsons also. I CPR First Aid...
5.0
" My family needed help for after school care. I have two children in two different schools, she picks them both up from school and brings them home. There is typically an hour between pickup times, during...

Reviewed by Allie Y.

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Casey N.


Clearwater, FL

$20/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

(2)

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Hi! I'm a childcare provider who is known to keep kids busy, happy, and sleepy at night! I am an energetic and dependable individual who has over 15+ year's working with children, pets, and their families. I have worked with toddlers to teens in a before-after care/ summer camp/ recreation/ preschool environment for 9 years. I...
5.0
"Casey is a great person overall, I hired her a few times to watch my 3 girls and even my kids said great things about her. Casey is not your average babysitter she actually interacts with the kids whether it's...

Reviewed by Chappell G.

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Penny D.


Palm Harbor, FL

$18/hr10 yrs exp

I Truly Love Children

5.0

(1)

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I have over 20 years of experience as I truly love children. I can help with most anything that needs to be done. I've raised two daughters, and I stayed home as one had special needs. My special needs daughter has had over 50 surgeries, and I was her sole caretaker. Both girls are adults. I'm a Christian and believe children...
5.0
"Penny was an amazing care giver to my son. She helped out and always went above and beyond and we highly recommend her. "

Reviewed by April K.

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Heather B.


Clearwater, FL

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

4.5

(2)

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My goal is to allow patients to receive care/companionship in the comfort of their own home or my home. I enjoy making a difference in others life's. I am extremely capable and compassionate individual with extensive experience in elderly care-giving. I am hard working, honest, able to take initiative and go beyond the...
5.0
"Heather has become like family. She is extremely loyal and dependable and we are so blessed to have found her on Care.com!"

Reviewed by Mindy V.

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Paul W.


Clearwater, FL

$10-20/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

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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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Judith C.


Largo, FL

$23/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Loving Sitter

5.0

(5)

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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 6years ago. Excellent cook and organized helper/...
5.0
"Judy started as a sitter for my two children, but quickly became apart of our entire family. She was punctual, professional, and warm-hearted. She made sure my children were engaged in social and play...

Reviewed by Lia B.

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Danita M.


Largo, FL

$20-30/hr6 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

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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...
5.0
"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"

Reviewed by Emily D.

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Melissa F.


Largo, FL

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Child Caregiver

5.0

(1)

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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...
5.0
"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 him, and made crafts with him. They had such a great time...

Reviewed by Suzanne S.

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Stephanie F.


Palm Harbor, FL

$22-25/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny Available

5.0

(1)

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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...
5.0
"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 month old baby, it was obvious she's very knowledgeable,...

Reviewed by Jeffrey H.

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Jeffery S.


Clearwater, FL

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Empathetic, Compassionate, And Driven To Learn

5.0

(1)

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I consider myself extremely empathetic and understanding of the needs of those in need. I am also very patient and can keep calm in emergency situations. Caregiving and healthcare/private care is my passion in life and I'm currently working towards a nursing degree. My former employers will tell you that I am a person you can...
5.0
"I have never come across another individual with a genuine quality and personal attentiveness. I warn you, though, his work is very addictive, and he is a quick learner - you may catch yourself repeating...

Reviewed by Paulas V.

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Helen G.


Largo, FL

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

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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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Hannah G.


Largo, FL

$18-24/hr10 yrs exp

Fun Sitter Children And Animal Lover

5.0

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I have 10 years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Grocery Shopping. I am a full time Speech- Language Pathologist. I work with children on the autism spectrum. I have experience working with children of all ages. I have experience working with children who have special needs.
5.0
"Hannah was very communicative, professional and prompt for the babysitting appointment. We felt very at ease when she arrived. Our children said they had loads of fun and we would recommend Hannah for your time...

Reviewed by Care member

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Dunedin, FL

Desiree W.

4.0

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 having a list of things to do and would always complete each task, documenting everything in detail. She is very social and outgoing. She was also very...

- Anastasia B.

Laura B.

5.0

Laura helped me out with child care and was kind and understanding with my two year old. Thanks, Laura!

- Kathleen M.

Marilyn H.

5.0

My family needed help for after school care. I have two children in two different schools, she picks them both up from school and brings them home. There is typically an hour between pickup times, during which she was kind enough to help with light cleaning jobs around the house. It was so...

- Allie Y.

Casey N.

5.0

Casey is a great person overall, I hired her a few times to watch my 3 girls and even my kids said great things about her. Casey is not your average babysitter she actually interacts with the kids whether it's board games, video games or a good old fashioned dance contest. She is my go to babysitter...

- Chappell G.

Penny D.

5.0

Penny was an amazing care giver to my son. She helped out and always went above and beyond and we highly recommend her.

- April K.

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