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59 special needs caregivers are listed in Dunnellon, FL

The average rate is $16/hr as of March 2024

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 7 years

Special needs caregivers in Dunnellon, FL

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Jessie H.


Dunnellon, FL

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Loving Caregiver For You

5.0

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Hello! My name is Jessica and I have about 20 years of experience in caring for those with special needs in their homes and in group home settings, as well as in a school setting. I am experienced in almost all areas of care and enjoy bringing a smile to other's faces.
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Pamela C.


Dunnellon, FL

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

HHA, CNA ,certified Hospice & Palliativ Care Taker. I Have Been Working In Medical Field For 20 Yrs

5.0

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If you are looking for someone to care for your loved one, I may be able to help. Now that I am fully vaccinated, I have decided to come out of retirement, to continue to do what I love! I am a licensed C. N. A , H. H. A & certified hospice & palliative aide. I've been working over 25 years with elderly & persons with special...

Recent review:

5.0
Pam is friendly a very hard working person. She cares about and is concerned about the person she is taking care of.

Reviewed by Thelma G.

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Sonia F.


Dunnellon, FL

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

INFANT TODDLER DEVELOPMENTAL SPECIALIST (ITDS)

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As an ITDS I focus on infant/toddler development and ways to promote development and learning, including designing learning environments and activities to promote development across all domains. I assist the family in understanding the special needs of the child and enhancing the child's development.
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Suzette S.


Dunnellon, FL

$25-40/hr4 yrs exp

Professional Caregiver

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I'm a compassionate and caring caregiver with 10+ years experience in the health care field. Assisting individuals to complete activities of daily living; personal care and hygiene, medication reminders, shopping, light meal preparation, errands and doctor visits or other appointments. Support and encouragement to participate in...
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Judy R.


Dunnellon, FL

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

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I worked at the key training center for 2 1/2 yrs. and at the new horizons mentor for 6 months. The clients I worked with were all special needs. I enjoyed them so much and loved them dearly. Very sweet, special people.
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Twyla R.


Dunnellon, FL

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny With Open Availability

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Hi! I'm a mother of 3 grown children who also raised her step daughter. I have more than 30 yrs of experience with children, have cared for multiples, sick children, & children with special needs. I previously had my own licensed home daycare on a military base, am a former substitute teacher, & have many references I can...
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Vanessa M.


Dunnellon, FL

$15/hr10 yrs exp

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I have always loved taking care of children. I did a four year preschool program in high school. I did many baby-sitting jobs while in high school for different families, sometimes watching 5 kids at a time, ages ranging from under 1 to 5 years old. After high school, I continued those baby-sitting jobs for awhile. Then switched...
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Madison H.


Dunnellon, FL

$15/hr5 yrs exp

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I love working with children because they're sweet and honest. I've raised and assisted raising my siblings and the neighborhood children a few years back. My latest child work experience was helping raise my cousins at ages 3 & 5, one who had autism, while being in high school. I have light special needs experience. I graduated...
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Elizabeth G.


Dunnellon, FL

$11-15/hr3 yrs exp

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My skills include creating fun, engaging experiences for children and bonding with and understanding special needs or developmentally delayed children. I have 11 DCF certificates in childcare, including Child Growth and Development, Preschool Appropriate Practices, Health Safety and Nutrition, Early Literacy for Children Age...
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Gabrielle K.


Dunnellon, FL

$12-17/hr10 yrs exp

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Hello! My name is Gabrielle and I'm a 24-year-old young professional. I have been watching kids of all ages since I was 12 years old. When I gradated high school in 2016 I went into early education field and worked with young special needs children for about two years. I switched my degree but still nannied for two families off...
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Julie B.


Dunnellon, FL

$20/hr1 yrs exp

Former Homeschool Mom

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I am the mother of two grown children, one of whom has special needs. I homeschooled both of my children as well as taught other children in our homeschool group and church. I have a degree in engineering, but chose to stay home once we had children.
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Wendy K.


Dunnellon, FL

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Companion

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I have about 12 years' experience. My late husband and I worked for a very prominent family taking care of their home and property. I was InCharge of taking care of their home and special need. The most recent was taking care of a senior couple helping with cooking, cleaning, errands doctors' appointments, playing cards,...
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Renee L.


Dunnellon, FL

$15/hr10 yrs exp

Retired Teacher

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Hi, I have worked for children throughout my working career I worked for the state of Maine for 15 years as a Therapeutic Foster parent and also was an Adoptive and Foster parent trainer for five years. These jobs required me to have specialized training in behaviors, child development, and sensory regulations. I enjoyed this...
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Crystal W.


Dunnellon, FL

$15/hr3 yrs exp

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I'd describe my personality as caring, protective and patient. I like working with kids because, I just became a empty nester and all grandchildren started school, so won't be around as often. I'm looking for a job that has no drama and to be able to work from my home I started working with kids when I was 10 years old....
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Connie J.


Hernando, FL

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Mature Loving Caregiver

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I am a married Mother of four grown children. I would love to spoil your child/ren and take care of them as if they were my own! I spent many years as an executive in the business world, and am now able to seek my true calling, caring! I have experience with infants to young adults and many special needs situations. Please...

Recent reviews:

5.0
Connie provided care for my 14 year old son while I was on a business trip, out of state. She was always on time, very accommodating and communicated regularly so that I wouldn't worry. My son had a lot of...

Reviewed by Shawn Z.

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Ivanna J.


Hernando, FL

$10-20/hr2 yrs exp

Special Needs Caregiver

5.0

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My name is Ivanna and I love working with children. I have been babysitting for the past 6 years and studied Early Childhood Education in high school. I have experience working with children with special needs. I completed my PCA/CNA certifications from WTC and am CPR certified. If you are looking for someone that will actually...

Recent review:

5.0
Fabulous! Can not say enough good things about Ivanna!!

Reviewed by John H.

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Ivanna J.


Hernando, FL

$22/hr6 yrs exp

Babysitter/Nanny

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My name is Ivanna and I love working with children. I have been babysitting for the past 6 years and studied Early Childhood Education in high school. I have experience working with children with special needs. I completed my PCA/CNA certifications from WTC and am CPR certified. If you are looking for someone that will actually...
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Theresa B.


Beverly Hills, FL

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Let's Be The Best We Can Be!

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I have 10+ years of experience, with personal references. I have experience with special needs children. My whole goal is to provide a fun and safe environment for your family. I'm available afternoons and all day on the weekends.
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Connie J.


Hernando, FL

$25-35/hr2 yrs exp

Special Needs Care

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I have a daughter with special needs and have a heart for this type challenge. I have worked with developmentally disabled people for several years in the past.
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Maryjo M.


Beverly Hills, FL

$20/hr10 yrs exp

FCC Provider/ Family Child Care GiGi

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FCC care JBLM . I had 2 new borns and 4 toddlers from ages 3-5. I have experience with special needs children as my grandson was born at 24 weeks, I know how to operate at feeding tube and change one if it should come out or need to be replaced. I have 12 grandchildren and I love being a Grandma/GiGi. No child is ever too young...
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Kaitlin G.


Beverly Hills, FL

$15-20/hr3 yrs exp

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I have worked at the key training center for 3 years, and have worked with special need young adults and seniors for those years. After the key training center, I volunteered at preschools as a substitute caring for children as well. I love to be funny, kind and caring and act as a big sister to kids in need. I'm able to absorb...
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Silvia S.


Ocala, FL

$25/hr3 yrs exp

5.0

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Hispanic female originally from Colombia raised in Miami. Looking for extra income. caregiver for elderly and special needs. Have a clean background, excellent driver, non smoker and a Christian.

Recent reviews:

5.0
Sylvia was awesome. She is organized, dependable and a very caring person. We were very happy to have her as a caregiver for mom. I reccomend her very highly.

Reviewed by Care member

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Kristin K.


Ocala, FL

$25-40/hr7 yrs exp

Part Time Special Needs Caregiver

5.0

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I am an Occupational therapist. I have 4 children, 3 of them are grown and on their own. I love working with people of all ages!! I have 12 + years experience in the medical field. The last 7 years in Occupational Therapy. I have worked with clients of all ages from 2-100 years old with various diagnosis including Autistic, Non...

Recent review:

5.0
Excellent move out cleaning. Highly recommend.

Reviewed by Londa M.

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Buffie S.


Ocala, FL

$20-50/hr10 yrs exp

Child care

5.0

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I raised 2 wonderful successful boys, one who is autistic. Fun loving, creative, friendly, caring but firm. I will care for your children the way you want them raised. Will follow your rule's and schedule or help develop one if needed. I enjoy caring for children and people with or without special needs I love taking walks,...

Recent reviews:

5.0
I have seen first hand the progress she has made with her autistic son as well as how she interacts with other special needs people including my own son. She is reliable and innovative. She has come up with...

Reviewed by Larry D.

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Victoria W.


Crystal River, FL

$15/hr5 yrs exp

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5.0

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Hey families! I have 5+ years experience working with children of all ages starting from 6 weeks old. I also have professional certifications in childcare & youth development, as well as experience with children and teens with special needs. Message me if you're interested!

Recent reviews:

5.0
Victoria did an amazing job with my 2 and 5 year old. She was so kind, they said she played games with them and watched movies. I love that she was very interactive with my children. I would one hundred percent...

Reviewed by Care member

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Taysia H.


Lecanto, FL

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

DATE NIGHT/ Residential Monthly Cleanings

5.0

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Experienced with newborn and infant care all the way up to teens. I love meet and great interviews for date nights or cleanings to share my childcare/ cleaning stories. I have a love for teaching developmental milestones and cleaning homes. My schedule is currently filling up but I have a few openings a month! I have over 15...

Recent reviews:

5.0
Tayshia did a wonderful job caring for our three little ones for our date night! She was punctual, text us picture updates while we were gone, kept everyone happy and had them all sound asleep by the time we...

Reviewed by Jeremy K.

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Katrina S.


Homosassa, FL

$20-30/hr6 yrs exp

Your Go To Babysitter

5.0

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Hi! I'm Katrina I am 25 and have been around children/childcare now for my whole life. I am the eldest of five siblings. I was previously a 3-year-old daycare teacher and then moved on to work for DCF for children who were in foster care for four years. I now work with children with special needs. I currently am CRP and first...

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Katrina cared for our 7 year old son for an evening while we attended a Christmas Party. She offered to do a meet and greet days ahead and we really appreciated the opportunity to meet her beforehand. She was...

Reviewed by Care member

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Taysia H.


Lecanto, FL

$20-30/hr5 yrs exp

Nurturing And Experienced Caregiver

5.0

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I have over 15 years of experience working with children and some of those experiences were involving specials needs. I have worked with cancer patients and with a variety of children with sensory disorders or Autistic. I can handle stressful situations with a calm and nurturing demeanor. I am very patient and I listen and...

Recent review:

5.0
Taysia helped my family, I had help with remembering how to operate my computer and phone. She is great with collecting eggs off my farm, mowing and feeding my animals. I have a pool that she also helped me...

Reviewed by Lonnie H.

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Linda C.


Crystal River, FL

$10-20/hr8 yrs exp

Special Needs Caregiver

5.0

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I have experience with stroke victims as well as Alzheimer's. I have volunteered with autistic young adults and children. I have experience with MS and would love to help your family in any way needed. I am very willing to learn anything and all things needed to make life more enjoyable for anyone I care for.

Recent review:

5.0
Kind, compassionate, professional care. Absolutely recommended.

Reviewed by Elizabeth H.

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Buffie S.


Ocala, FL

$17-25/hr10 yrs exp

Retired Mom With A Passion For Helping People Live Their Best Life.

4.9

(10)

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I am a friendly, outgoing, compassionate, caregiver with a passion for helping people live their best lives. I have worked with children and adults with autism, ADHD, Alzheimer's, dementia, bi-polar, and other disabilities. Kind, respectful, and patient Reliable, professional and flexible Excellent references, clean...

Recent reviews:

5.0
I hired the Buffie for help with my mother who has Alzheimer’s. It was clear to me immediately that Buffie had experience in this area of care, as her skill level and knowledge were apparent. She is very kind...

Reviewed by Care member

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Dunnellon, FL

Pamela C.

5.0

Pam is friendly a very hard working person. She cares about and is concerned about the person she is taking care of.

- Thelma G.

Connie J.

5.0

Connie provided care for my 14 year old son while I was on a business trip, out of state. She was always on time, very accommodating and communicated regularly so that I wouldn't worry. My son had a lot of fun hanging out with her. I wouldn't hesitate to hire her again and highly recommend her...

- Shawn Z.

Ivanna J.

5.0

Fabulous! Can not say enough good things about Ivanna!!

- John H.

Silvia S.

5.0

Sylvia was awesome. She is organized, dependable and a very caring person. We were very happy to have her as a caregiver for mom. I reccomend her very highly.

- Care member

Kristin K.

5.0

Excellent move out cleaning. Highly recommend.

- Londa M.

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