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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Gulf Breeze, FL

The average rate is $21/hr as of May 2024

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 8 years

Special needs caregivers in Gulf Breeze, FL

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Halley P.


Gulf Breeze, FL

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Educator, Skilled Teacher/Caregiver

5.0

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I graduated from UWF with a dual bachelor's degree in Exceptional Student Education and Elementary Education. I spent 14 dedicated years teaching students with special needs and have the ability to work with individuals of various intellectual, behavioral, and physical challenges from early childhood to adulthood. As a nanny...
5.0
"Halley was excellent with our high needs son. She was also very good with my typical children. She will be missed!"

Reviewed by Wanda R.

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Halley P.


Gulf Breeze, FL

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver/Nanny

5.0

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I graduated from UWF with a dual bachelor's degree in Exceptional Student Education and Elementary Education. I spent 14 dedicated years teaching students with special needs and have the ability to work with individuals of various intellectual, behavioral, and physical challenges from early childhood to adulthood. As a nanny...
5.0
"Halley is an amazing person! She was our son's primary caregiver for six months. We are so sad to lose her to relocating. She became a part of our family. She is kind, helpful, genuine, and intelligent. She...

Reviewed by Micaela L.

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Michael T.


Gulf Breeze, FL

$25-40/hr10 yrs exp

Energetic Englishman In Indiana

5.0

(2)

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Please refer to my resume which details my past teaching experience. In short my career started in the Special Needs sector for 5 years which in turn led me into teaching for 10 years. I was Head of PE and Head of Year before I moved from the UK 18 months ago with my wife who works. I have also undertaken 10 years running summer...
5.0
"Michael is fun and smart, and will convince your kids to do the things you have to fight them to do, just by being cool. :) he is flexible and very easy for a parent to communicate with."

Reviewed by Barbara L.

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Halley P.


Gulf Breeze, FL

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Senior Care Giver

4.5

(2)

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I graduated from UWF with a dual bachelor's degree in Exceptional Student Education and Elementary Education. I spent 14 dedicated years teaching students with special needs and have the ability to work with individuals of various intellectual, behavioral, and physical challenges from early childhood to adulthood. As a nanny...
5.0
"Halley was amazing with my dad with dementia. She has a great personality and did a great job keeping him involved. We would have had her help longer but following a hospitalization he required assisted...

Reviewed by Michelle S.

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Avery H.


Gulf Breeze, FL

$13-25/hr3 yrs exp

Fun Sitter Who Can Work With Kids Who Have Special Needs

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Hi! My name is Avery! I just moved here from North Carolina and I would love to babysit your kids! I'm 20 years old. I have 3 years of childcare experience. I can help with travel and carpooling. I'm in the running for a job to be a RBT (registered behavioral technician) in which I will screen kids for autism, so I love working...
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Katie B.


Gulf Breeze, FL

$20-26/hr6 yrs exp

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Hi I'm Katie! -Prior part time nanny -Prior swim lesson instructor -CPR, AED, and LG certified. I have always loved and been involved with childcare. I have experience with all ages as well as special needs. I have 2 years of part time nanny experience and over 6 years of babysitting. I have an associates degree as well as...
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Anna C.


Pensacola, FL

$23/hr10 yrs exp

Caring And Responsible - Love Kids Of All Ages

5.0

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I am a loving and attentive Nanny with approximately 13 years of caring for children of all ages. I have 5 nieces and nephews ages 8 down to 6 months 2 are special needs. I have been married 3 years and we have 2 fur babies. I can help with Travel and Swimming Supervision along with transportation to and from school. My...
5.0
"Anna is responsible, intuitive and reliable. Would highly recommend her for your babysitting needs!"

Reviewed by Elizabeth M.

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Emily B.


Pensacola, FL

$15/hr3 yrs exp

Nanny :)

5.0

(1)

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I have 3 years of experience. My experience is from interning at a school. I am comfortable and confident with special needs children. I am proficient at gently calming a child down, once they are acquainted with me. I have 3 nieces, they are two, four, and 15. I have helped with my youngest niece since she was a new born. I can...
5.0
"Emily is helpful and thorough in her job."

Reviewed by Heather L.

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Suzette D.


Pensacola, FL

$14-19/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Child Care

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I have worked with people with autism. I have been in working with the elderly for 30 years. Good with people and a mom and grandma thank you. Baby sitter available.
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Artaisa M.


Pensacola, FL

$15-20/hr1 yrs exp

Aunt And Animal Lover!

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Hi, i'm Artasia! I am 19 and an aunt of two boys who are 5 and 10. I have about 4 years of experience with my nephew who is the kindest soul. Special needs isn't a problem, interacting with my nephew introduced me to a whole new world. I plan to make your kids day interesting and interactive but also help with school work if...
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Aisa K.


Pensacola, FL

$15-20/hr8 yrs exp

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I grew up the oldest of 6 children and began full- time nannying at the age of 13. I have experience nannying for families, day care work, CDC work, and church nursery work, as well as special needs care.
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Mikaylah C.


Pensacola, FL

$14-19/hr2 yrs exp

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I have been helping my mom with her in home child care for about two years now. I'm at stay at home mom and wife now so I'm looking for babysitter jobs in the gulf shores area I currently don't have transportation but I am working on it at the moment. I do have experience in special needs due to my daughter being special needs.
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Tara W.


Pensacola, FL

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

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Hi my name is Tara I have done private caregiving and caring for disabled people for 20 years. I have a lot of experience. Bathing, dressing, Hoyer lift, companionship, giving meds, cooking, and etc
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Laney R.


Pensacola, FL

$20-50/hr15 yrs exp

Nanny. Teacher. Tutor. Babysitter.

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Hi! I'm searching for a family (or families) to work for! For the past 2 years, I have been a preschool teacher and a Respite Care Provider for the Air Force- basically a nanny for a USAF family who has kids with special needs. Their time in Pensacola is coming to an end and I want to find a family to continue loving and...
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Aletea M.


Pensacola, FL

$32/hr9 yrs exp

Love To Learn, Love To Teach!

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I have 9 years of experience. I can help with Dinner Preparation, Homework, Swimming Supervision, and Crafts. I worked on NAS Military base with their CDC (ages 6 weeks- 4 years old), and their Youth Center (ages 5-12). I have CPR/First Aid training, special needs experience (ASD and Down Syndrome), and I worked as part of the...
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Lindsay C.


Pensacola, FL

$11-16/hr2 yrs exp

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I have a special needs brother and have worked with elderly individuals with intellectual disabilities as a Direct Support Professional so I am extremely comfortable around the elderly! I am willing to help the elderly with light housekeeping, hygiene, errands, and have my own transportation!
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Michaela D.


Pensacola, FL

$25-30/hr3 yrs exp

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Hello! My name is Michaela. I have been a Registered Nurse for 3. 5 years. My experience is with children and adults within a hospital and outpatient setting. My husband and I decided to move to Pensacola in January of 2023 (for the beach of course)! Here I work at a facility for medically fragile children. Responsibilities...
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Suzette D.


Pensacola, FL

$10-15/hr1 yrs exp

HHA CNA

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I have 23 years of experience as a CNA HHA in home and nursing facility love caring one on one though.
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Perry D P.


Pensacola, FL

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Retired But Not Expired.

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Recently retired gentleman. Former Special Education teacher and Board Certified Behavior Analyst. I have 25 years experience working with children on the Autism Spectrum. I am however, comfortable working with children with other disabilities. I prefer to focus on academics at this point, but would consider a bit of ABA therapy...

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Hi! My name is Avery. I am a nanny and a tutor! I'm looking for a full time family in Pensacola. I have been hired by two families off of care. com! I would love to meet you and your family!

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Gulf Breeze, FL

Halley P.

5.0

Halley was excellent with our high needs son. She was also very good with my typical children. She will be missed!

- Wanda R.

Halley P.

5.0

Halley is an amazing person! She was our son's primary caregiver for six months. We are so sad to lose her to relocating. She became a part of our family. She is kind, helpful, genuine, and intelligent. She taught him so many things words, sounds, walking. She is amazing and would be a true gift to...

- Micaela L.

Michael T.

5.0

Michael is fun and smart, and will convince your kids to do the things you have to fight them to do, just by being cool. :) he is flexible and very easy for a parent to communicate with.

- Barbara L.

Halley P.

4.0

Halley was great with mom. Tended to her needs and we appreciate the care Halley provided.

- Care member

Anna C.

5.0

I highly recommend Anna to care for your babies! We hired Anna to come to our home when my daughter was 5-months old and I started back at work from home. She was always punctual, super flexible if we needed her to come earlier/stay later, very communicative and also great with caring for my baby....

- Care member

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Ratings for Gulf Breeze, FL special needs caregivers listed on Care.com

Average Rating4.7 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in Gulf Breeze, FL are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 10 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.