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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
Gloria P.
Clearwater, FL
$16-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
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Hi! I am experienced with children as I am a mother of a 21, 11, and 6-year-old. I also have experience with special needs children since my son needs special care due to having Autism and Language Disorder. Because of this, I have also observed and helped during my son's speech, physical, and occupational therapies. I am very...
5.0
"Gloria is great with babies, she is calm, sweet, caring and responsible. I highly recommend her."
Reviewed by Isbelia H.
5.0
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I am a recent master's graduate from the University of South Florida. For the past eight years, I have had experience working alongside children, adolescents, and adults living with special needs including autism and cerebral palsy. I am compassionate, punctual, reliable, and trustworthy. My years of experience and education...
5.0
"Julianna is a wonderful person and our daughter absolutely adores her! They made crafts and had lots of fun each time Julianna stayed with her. We would still be wanting to call her for sitting but she has...
Reviewed by Julie L.
5.0
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My goal is to bring my unique gifts of patience, CARING, joy, respect, humor, dignity and compassion in providing dependable home care assistance. I have over 20 years of experience, in various roles, such as; caregiver/companion/housekeeper/nanny and house management. CNA/HHA licensed for the past 15 years. My excellent...
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I have worked with seniors for over 30 years. I have owned and operated a Home care agency for the last 10 years. My schedule is flexible for Transportation needs, companionship, or help with daily tasks. CPR First Aid; 20 plus years experience with Seniors; own my own pets; good with animals; worked with special needs children...
5.0
"Marilyn is very punctual and always reliable. She is very personable and is a willing helper who does whatever is asked of her."
Reviewed by Mary Ellen F.
Rosa R.
Tampa, FL
$16-26/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
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Hi! My name is Rosa, I am 22 years old, and have a very "sunshine-filled" personality! I have four younger siblings and have experience 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!...
5.0
"Very sweet girl, my kids enjoy having her. She's always been on time and her rates are reasonable. "
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5.0
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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...
5.0
"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 younger brother who was diagnosed with ALS 4 years ago....
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Within my 20+ years of experience, I have cared for many with special needs and disabilities. Familiar with many different diagnosis, including Autism and Alzheimers, Sensory disorder, injury victims, visual impairments and many others. I am experienced in distributing medications, physical therapy, and personal hygiene....
5.0
"Ann did an excellent job for us helping to take care of my dad in his late stages of life. She was always on time, very dependable and did an excellent job of caring for my dad. Ann was skilled at caregiving...
Reviewed by Kristy L.
Lorraine F.
Oldsmar, FL
$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
3.0
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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...
5.0
"Lorraine cared for my son from the time he was 3-months-old until he turned 4-years-old. She was loving, caring and always dependable. I worked full-time so I needed someone who would be there every day without...
Reviewed by Nicole F.
Lorraine F.
Oldsmar, FL
$10-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
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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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I have cared for individuals with disabilities both children and adults for 7+ years. I had worked in various settings including day programs (community based), residential programs, elementary school as well as high school (job coaching). I have many trainings and certificates including being med. admin trained and have my...
5.0
"Kalah came to give support and interaction to a family member. She is very interpretative and understands the needs of the situation. She had no apprehension and has great capacity to integrate and meld and...
Reviewed by Mike G.
5.0
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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...
5.0
"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 monitor my treatments of at-home Ketamine therapy. For the...
Reviewed by Mimi V.
Julia W.
Oldsmar, FL
$14-20/hr • 1 yrs exp
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Prior experience working as an elementary school resource officer. Worked closely with special needs children. CPR certified, first aid trained, etc.
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Hi, I have been in the field of assisting elder adults and adults with special needs for over 25 years. I started my career with caring for adults with developmental disabilities in my home, and I did that for 20 years. After College I gained employment working in a residential group home as the Residential Manager. I managed...
Kristin C.
Clearwater Beach, FL
$20-25/hr • 6 yrs exp
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Hey! My name is Kristin. I am an Elementary school teacher and child advocate. I live on Clearwater beach ( so available for vacationer sitting on short notice).
I have experience with a varying degree of special needs children and was a nanny 4 years.
I am currently available after 4 p.m. weeknights and anytime on the...
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I am a doctorate student in occupational therapy, I will be graduating in August. I am looking for a short-term babysitting position while I complete my doctoral research. I have knowledge and skills in child development and with special needs children from my education and clinical experiences. I can help with swimming...
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As a nanny/sitter, I strive to guide, teach, amuse, and above all protect the children. As a certified CNA I am more than comfortable taking care of people including the sick and those with special needs. I am willing to do light housekeeping which includes helping children clean their rooms, clean play areas, do some laundry,...
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Hi, my name is Jose, I'm 33 and I've been doing caregiving for the past 10 years I started my journey at a children's psychiatric hospital. Next I started working with individuals on the spectrum. I continued working one on one with families and adults that needed help in the community and with daily living.
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I am a certified teacher with over 20 years of experience caring for kids. I have experience with kids with special needs. I have been teaching students with disabilities for almost 10 years. I have my own son who is 16 and has high functioning autism. I am currently between jobs and I'm looking for one time sitting jobs. I have...
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I am young caregiver Nanny/Babysitter. I have my First Aid, CPR certifications and my CDA and ECE. College degree! I have 5 years of experience not counting the ones before my certifications. I have worked with 0-13 years old, I have worked with special needs kids and have also been a preschool teacher! ! I love pets and am...
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I have little experience with special needs infants but I am willing to learn! To learn about and to work with infants that have special needs is a passion of mine, to be able to give parents that well needed break throughout the day or night is what I am here! I have taken well over 200 hours of infant and toddler continuing...
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Dunedin, FL
Gloria P.
5.0
Gloria is great with babies, she is calm, sweet, caring and responsible. I highly recommend her.
- Isbelia H.
Julianna C.
5.0
Julianna is a wonderful person and our daughter absolutely adores her! They made crafts and had lots of fun each time Julianna stayed with her. We would still be wanting to call her for sitting but she has relocated out of state. We very highly recommend Julianna!!
- Julie L.
Marilyn H.
5.0
Marilyn is very punctual and always reliable. She is very personable and is a willing helper who does whatever is asked of her.
- Mary Ellen F.
Rosa R.
5.0
Very sweet girl, my kids enjoy having her. She's always been on time and her rates are reasonable.
- Care member
Rhonda K.
5.0
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 younger brother who was diagnosed with ALS 4 years ago. She even makes him smile and laugh, something that has been very difficult for him and our...
- Care member
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