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Danielle was an excellent babysitter. She was very active and attentive with my child that had autism. Always had a positive attitude and…

Review for Danielle W. by Care member

She works really well with my girls and they enjoy having her around :) . They both have special needs and she is always eager to learn…

Review for Jessica M. by Bethany F.

Jessica has been a wonderful addition to our home, caring for our child who needs extra patience. She transports, helps with homework and…

Review for Jessica M. by Care member

Special needs caregivers in Grant, FL

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Margaret S.


Palm Bay, FL

$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Nanny Full-time Or Part-time

5.0

(4)

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Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Margaret, and I was a nanny for 5 years. I have experience with everything from; managing the household, light and heavy duty housekeeping, grocery shopping, running errands, pet care, pick up/drop off to and from school, and after school activities. I have worked with children since my senior year of high school,...
Margaret can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Worked 20 hours a week with a child with Autism Spectrum Disorder on daily living and provision of fun, safe and engaging activities to ensure that their days are happy and fulfilling. Collaborated with parents and other caregiver to organize implementation of word games, reading and school-like activities in each daily session...
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Alice M.


Vero Beach, FL

$20-40/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi my name is Alice and I have 20+ years experience working with children and young adults with developmental and behavioral challenges. I spent most of my career teaching high school special education. In the most recent years I have ran a ranch for teens and young women who have behavioral challenges and/or chemical...
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Danielle W.


Palm Bay, FL

$13-30/hr • 4 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Danielle. I am 21 years old, graduated high school in 2022, and I currently am taking real estate classes and have a full time Etsy business. I love working with kids, as I have always been a babysitter or nanny. During high school I did lots of baby sitting and took all childhood development classes where I...
Danielle can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

CPR

5.0
"Danielle was an excellent babysitter. She was very active and attentive with my child that had autism. Always had a positive attitude and willing to do whatever to make my kid happy! She was very patient and gentle. Will definitely be keeping contact. "

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Anne P.


Indialantic, FL

$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have a 19-year-old son who falls somewhere on the autism spectrum and another son, now 21 years of age, who has severe attention deficit disorder. We raised our boys in a School system where challenges presented themselves daily both academically as well as socially. I am well versed on the demands of raising a special needs...
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Jessica M.


Melbourne, FL

$20/hr • 8 yrs exp

Special Needs

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello my name is Jessica. I am a retired Special Education teacher. My certifications include a Bachelor's in Elementary Education, certification in Special Education, CDA certification in Early Childhood Education. On top of this, I have my American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification and American Red Cross...
5.0
"She works really well with my girls and they enjoy having her around :) . They both have special needs and she is always eager to learn what things to do to help them best."

Bethany F.

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Jessica M.


Melbourne, FL

$20/hr • 20 yrs exp

Caring Professional

I'm an experienced and compassionate childcare provider with a passion for helping children learn, grow, and thrive. My 20 years of experience and education in early childhood development have equipped me with the skills and knowledge necessary to provide a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for your child. As a...
Jessica can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

5.0
"Jessica has been a wonderful addition to our home, caring for our child who needs extra patience. She transports, helps with homework and studying, takes her on fun activities, plays games, and overall takes excellent care of her. Jessica likes to have feedback and...

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Zuzanna P.


Palm Bay, FL

$20-24/hr • 20 yrs exp

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

I've been a childcare provider for 20 years, motivated by my love of children and the desire to make a positive impact on their lives. I'm patient, calm, creative, and friendly. Parents appreciate my regular updates about their child's day, and I follow their preferred communication method. Whether we're playing outdoor games,...
Zuzanna can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Zuza is a wonderful and dependable caregiver. She takes great care of my baby and is very professional and efficient with that. As a first time mom, I also learned a lot from her on caring for the baby. I feel safe and secured with her. Zuza also helped me with...

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Stacey A.


Melbourne, FL

$25-40/hr • 10 yrs exp

Special Education Advocate / Paralegal / Mom

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a empty nester mom of 3 ASD young adults. Certified Special education advocate / paralegal through University of San Diego School of Law. I am trained but not certified in OT, ABA, CBT, SLP as well as special diets. Happy to help with homework, home school work, planning, organizing, social skills, field trips, cooking,...
5.0
"Stacey is a natural with children and special needs children. She is also an amazing tutor! She is incredibly respectful and helpful to my family. "

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Sydney O.


Palm Bay, FL

$15-50/hr • 4 yrs exp

Fun, Creative Sitter.

Hello, I absolutely love children and making an impact in their lives. I don't mind helping with basic housework, homework and taking care of pets. I have experience with all ages. I will plan activities for us to do, so they are not bored. I have experience with special needs children as well. I am CPR and first aid Certified.
Sydney can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Sydney has been great with my toddlers. She started watching them when they were 2 & 3 and they ask for her all the time. My oldest is autistic and Sydney was great with him and I learned a lot from her about how to help him. She made food, cleaned & thought of...

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Alison L.


Vero Beach, FL

$22/hr • 5 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter Available 5 Days A Week.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, I'm Ali!! I have been working with kids as far back as I can remember! I started babysitting at 11 years old and knew then that being around kids is what I want to do! I'm originally from Long Island NY and while living there I worked at a school specializing in kids with special needs. I learned so much while working...
Alison can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance
5.0
"Ali is absolutely amazing, and any family would be lucky to have her! She has been with our family for over a year now, starting when our oldest son was 1 year old (who is now 2 1/2) and continued when we had our second child (who is now 6 months old). We feel so...

Jaclyn V.

I have always had a passion to go out of my way and share a moment with people with special needs. I can see and appreciate the special light inside of them and I would be blessed to help care for someone with special needs. While I don't have any paid experience , I have interacted with many people before and although...
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Anais V.


Palm Bay, FL

$20/hr • 9 yrs exp

Big Kid At Heart

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

I have 10 younger sisters so in regards to life experience I have a good amount of years lol. I'm a very outgoing, patient and yet energetic person. I grew up raising kids younger than I was by the age of 10. I've also babysat children with special needs such as autism and down syndrome. I've spent over 6 months volunteering at...
Anais can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Anais came to help me for one evening. She has a wonderful personality. My daughter immediately loved her. She is calm, soft spoken, cheerful and full of energy, yet able to maintain order and rules. She followed all the instructions for dinner, bedtime, etc and...

Paula A.

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Stacey A.


Melbourne, FL

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Highly Experienced Trained Child Care Provider

3.7

(3)

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Very experienced empty nest mom of 3 now young adults w/ASD. Experienced & trained to work w/special needs, medical fragile, special diets, allergies, OT & Speech Therapy, ABA, CBT. Can help w/light cooking & cleaning, grocery shopping, laundry, cleaning, home school, crafts, play games, etc. Decades of experience working as...
Stacey can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

5.0
"Stacey is amazing with children. She cared for my three young boys from the age of infant twins and a two year old older toddler brother. She read to them, made healthy meals and snacks and even helped potty train all of them. She took them on community outings...

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Beth M.


Vero Beach, FL

$13-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Private Duty LNA

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have 25 years of healthcare experience working in nursing homes, ALFS, hospitals, and private residences. I am also experienced working with individuals with special needs. I am very passionate about my work, and my work ethic is very strong. Treat others as you want to be treated, with care, dignity and respect.
Beth can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, hospice services, errands, live-in home care, dementia & more
Skills:

CNA

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Alora B.


Palm Bay, FL

$13-20/hr • 5 yrs exp

I am 22 yrs old, I love photography, writing, adventure, and I love working with kids. I am the oldest of 7 kids in my family. Three of my sibling have a form of special needs. Being the oldest, I have had the responsibility of taking care of my younger siblings. They have given me such a heart for kids. They have taught me From...
Alora can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling & more

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Stephanie I am 21 years old and I moved here from Texas. I am currently going to school to earn my BSN in Nursing. I love children and would love the chance to help you and family out in the best way I can. I have many years of experience with children. All my siblings have had kids which I have cared for on my...
Stephanie can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Tracy G.


Satellite Beach, FL

$13-17/hr • 10 yrs exp

Special Needs Sitter

Hi. My name is Tracy. I am 53 years old and have raised 2 boys. I worked for Brevard schools as an assistant with special needs students for 15 years and found that is where my passion lies! Prior to that I earned my early childcare and director certification and worked as both director and teacher in a preschool. I am looking...
Tracy can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

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Sybil D.


Melbourne, FL

$18-23/hr • 10 yrs exp

I started working in 2011 with one oh1 Care for a gentleman who had severe Alzheimer's and I stayed with them until his passing after six years. I continue to work on this field daily as of now.
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Allyson S.


Melbourne, FL

$25-30/hr • 4 yrs exp

Compassionate & Qualified Nurse & Special Needs Mother

As a mother of a 4-year-old with ADHD, ASD & other health issues, I can understand your needs for your loved one. As a nurse, I have 4 years of experience with adolescents as young as 5 years old & as old as 17 years old with mental disorders, seizure disorders, ASD, ADHD & more while working at an Inpatient Psychiatric...

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