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Natalia E.

Special Needs Caregiver

Fort Lauderdale, FL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 12 families in your area
Experienced, patient and compassionate caregiver. Experienced in working in home healthcare settings assisting with daily patient living. This may include helping with bodily functions, bathing, and eating; developing mobility and communication skills; and coordinating services with healthcare specialists, family members, and...

Sherri S. says "An extremely caring and hard working person, Natalia is always smiling and positive. She was a ray of sunshine during a very difficult time for us. I...

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Amy T.

Certified Special Education Teacher

Fort Lauderdale, FL

5.0(1)
from
$13/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
My name is Amy. I am 51 years old. I am a certified teacher with Broward county for over 20 years. with my Master's degree. I am available to tutor, babysit, and run errands. I am available nights/ weekends/ and school vacations as I work full time as a 1st grade teacher I am experience with newborns up through teenagers. I...

Jessica G. says "Amy is a 1st grade Broward teacher and also has experience working with special needs children. I was able to look at her background check which is...

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Melissa P.

Teacher/ Professional Nanny

Fort Lauderdale, FL

4.8(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience
I am a certified teacher. My certifications in regular/ special/ gifted Education. I specialize in Reading, Writing Composition, English, History, Literature, English as a second language, speech/ language skills. Also, teach study skills, memorization strategies, organizational skills, social skills, behavioral / social skills....

Brian D. says "Melissa has an easy going, calm, patient, and deliberate personality which is perfectly suited to children 16 and under, especially children who are easily...

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Rachel K.

Fort Lauderdale, FL

5.0(0)
from
$10/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
I have been passionate about serving individuals and families who are affected by disabilities throughout my life. I started volunteer work with my church's disability ministry as a teen and young adult. During college, I interned for a special needs organization and held a job working as an assistive technology specialist....
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Sarita R.

Infant, Child And Elderly Caregiver

Fort Lauderdale, FL

4.0(1)
from
$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 23 families in your area
. I have over 12 years experience in Special Needs. I am a caregiver for the elderly and can be nanny for children. It is a joy take care of children and the elderly. They put a smile on my face. Daycare and after school care part/full time is good for me. I have my own transportation. I'm bilingual I can speak English and...

Rachel H. says "Sara is great! My daughter (who is 2.5) gets so excited for her to come over! She's always on time and super dependable and as soon as she comes over,...

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Alice C.

I Love What I Do, I'm Very Patient , Kind And Caring.

Fort Lauderdale, FL

4.5(1)
from
$25/hr
II have worked as a caregiver for elderly with 21 years and also have the opportunity to work with mentally challenged people and kids. I am a caring, kind, and compassionate employee. I have had the opportunity to work with different diagnosis's,( Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, Heart condition(cardio), neurological, etc. I'm also a...

Derek W. says "She is nice and kind-hearted, Thank you for your service."

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Maria G.

Perfect Fit

Fort Lauderdale, FL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
I'm a caring, patient, and reliable caregiver with experience supporting individuals with developmental disabilities and congenital disorders. I help with daily needs such as feeding, bathing, grooming, errands, light cleaning, and cooking-while also offering genuine companionship. I love bringing in mindful habits and...

Care Member says "Maria is natural care giver who devotes herself to the one that she is spending time with. Very patient and loving. Maria fits in well with conversing...

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Kelly C.

Part Time Caregiver Available

Fort Lauderdale, FL

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have experience with PYSD, autism , Parkinson's, TBI, stroke, and more. I'd be a good fit for this one time situation. Thank you so much.

Tawnia M. says "Kelly is the best!! She was more than a caregiver to my son who is 28 and has cerebral palsy -she was a life coach. She went above and beyond in helping...

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Samiyah B.

Fort Lauderdale, FL

4.0(1)
from
$20/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I'm a parent with special needs as well so I understand this is why I decided to be a helping hand for someone else!!! I don't think their nothing else I enjoy better than to have job I love to do. Teach them some new everyday !

Laura V. says "Samaiyah is a kind, gentle, caring, person who is taking care of my daughter with special needs. It's challenging to find someone to trust with my...

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Violeta M.

Part Time Or Full Time - Nanny/babysitter/Special Needs Available

Fort Lauderdale, FL

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
I'm a life-loving person, I simply enjoy spending time with children. I love taking children to interactive and fun activities such as the library, zoo, museum, park, etc. But I can also spend the day at home coloring, drawing, and playing. It is very easy for me to connect with kids. I understand the importance of my role and...

Ramsay H. says "Violetta is amazing! She became part of our family. She took amazing care of our 2 toddlers. She treated them like her own children. She is one of the...

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Daisy R.

Experienced Part-Time Typical And Special Needs Nanny W/h ECE Degree Available

Fort Lauderdale, FL

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
meal prep
I've been working with children since 2001, while attending college I discovered my true passion as an educator and changed my major to Early Childhood Education where I received my BS. I've managed roles as a Preschool Director for many years and a Children Services Director for a national special needs non-profit organization....

Care Member says "Great babysitter….actively plays with the kids and keeps then engaged. Extremely trustworthy..would definitely use her again! "

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Luciana B.

Fort Lauderdale, FL

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Hello, Parents, I bring enthusiasm, nurturing care, and a trustworthy approach to childcare! With a strong professional background, I provide exceptional care tailored to your children's needs. My focus is primarily on working with infants and newborns, but I have extensive experience caring for children of all ages,...

Shalako L. says "We couldn't be happier with the care Luciana provided for our two-year-old twin boys! From the moment she arrived, she was warm, attentive, and...

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Audrey C.

Children-loving Tutor/Babysitter/Communicator

Fort Lauderdale, FL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
12 years experience
Craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
travel
meal prep
I relocated from California in 2013, having retired early from a career in the Entertainment Industry as a top agent, then manager. I pursued my first dream : to work with children and help educate them with their schoolwork and developing a strong common sense core. I work with all ranges from highly gifted to those with...

Toni H. says "She is great with kids and loves animals. She is a hard worker."

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Christy H.

A Nurturing, Organized And Experienced Caregiver Passionate About Providing Support To All.

Fort Lauderdale, FL

3.9(1)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
+ 1 more
With over 20 years of experience in the caregiving field, I bring a wealth of knowledge, compassion, and dedication to every role I undertake. I am committed to providing customized support tailored to the unique needs of each individual, ensuring they receive the highest level of care and attention. My approach to care is...

Kristiana H. says "Christy has been with us for just a short time but long enough to know how special and gifted she is. She has been doing homeschooling with my son who...

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Christine N.

Certified Teacher Available To Nanny

Fort Lauderdale, FL

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
travel
swimming supervision
Hello! I'm an educator with my degree in Elementary Education as well as Early Childhood Education. I have a love for working with and caring for children and families. My experience goes back to my teenage years, and continued on through my college experience. I have been a babysitter, a nanny, and a personal assistant for a...

Jenn H. says "Christine cared for my infant twins from the time they were ~3 months old until they were 18 months old. If I had it my way she would still be caring for...

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Carley E.

Part-time Caregiver Available

Fort Lauderdale, FL

5.0(0)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
I began babysitting for family when I was only 11 years old. Since then, I have watched children from the ages of 0 to 12 years old. Also, I volunteer at Vacation Bible School every summer, which has given me experience with very shy children, children who have special needs, children with allergies, etc,. I have watched many...
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Giovanna R.

Fort Lauderdale, FL

5.0(1)
from
$42/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
I have 3 years of experience. I currently work as a RBT working with special needs kids. I have reliable transportation.

Mona S. says "Giovanna was caring and kind. She ask questions and did a wonderful job caring for our 1 year old son. Playing, feeding him, going for a walk and keep us...

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Daniela I.

Future Elementary School Teacher

Fort Lauderdale, FL

4.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
meal prep
I have always loved children. I have babysat, shadowed teachers of different grade levels, and worked with special needs children and teens. I have just graduated with an Associate in Arts degree. During my Associates degree I had three teaching courses. Two of the course I was able to watch and interact with children while they...

Jessie A. says "Daniela has been caring for my son once a week for two and a half months now. She has been reliable and engaging with him every time. She is great at...

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Ashley A.

Fun Babysitter

Fort Lauderdale, FL

3.0(1)
from
$22/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
Hello, I'm Ashley! I have experience working as a teacher assistant at Primrose and Chesterbrook Academy. Taking care of children ages infant- grade school. Also, from time to time I help out a family with a baby that has a G-tube due to being born prematurely. I also, worked as a nanny for a 14-year-old boy who has special...

Mallory R. says "When we first met Ashley, she had reat energy and we hired her immediately. She’s been working with our family part time for a couple months now. I have...

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Mercedes A.

Best Nany Ever

Fort Lauderdale, FL

5.0(0)
from
$30/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hello my name is Mercedes, I am 39 years old, I am a responsible, punctual, respectful, affectionate and communicative person! I have more than 10 years of experience with children of all ages and special needs and autism; Personal references, I have a private car and a driver's license and a clean record CERTIFICATION BY...
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  • 187 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $21.32/hr as of December 2025

  • The average star rating for rated special needs caregivers is 4.4

Recent special needs caregiver reviews from local parents in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Special Needs Caregivers in Fort Lauderdale, FL are rated 4.4 out of 5 stars based on 89 reviews of the 187 listed special needs caregivers

Natalia E.

An extremely caring and hard working person, Natalia is always smiling and positive. She was a ray of sunshine during a very difficult time...

- Sherri S.

Amy T.

Amy is a 1st grade Broward teacher and also has experience working with special needs children. I was able to look at her background check...

- Jessica G.

Melissa P.

Melissa has an easy going, calm, patient, and deliberate personality which is perfectly suited to children 16 and under, especially children...

- Brian D.

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