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Ruby R.

Fun Nanny!

Gulf Shores, AL

5.0(1)
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$18/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 11 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hi, my name is Ruby, and I have 6 years of experience in babysitting, including working with children with special needs! I have a strong passion for helping children grow and thrive in a safe, nurturing, and fun environment. I also have 4 years of experience as a lifeguard and am currently pursuing a nursing degree at the...

Care Member says "Ruby was very professional, always emailing back promptly and was kind enough to do a call with me and my son prior to meeting in person to help...

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YEARS Patient.cre Of All Ages, Special Needs, Feeding, Mobility, Sei

Gulf Shores, AL

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$10/hr
10 years experience
Nursing and business background. Have worked with infants and geriatrics. Over 20 years experience with feeding tubes, mobility, seizure monitoring, etc. Seeking Full or Part time
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Gulf Shores, AL

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$18/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I absolutely adore children! I can do everything from morning drop-offs at school to traveling help. I have experience with special needs children, as well as children above age 2. Flexible schedule and great communication with parents.
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Experienced Grandma With Patient Care Background

Gulf Shores, AL

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$17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Have worked with special needs Children. Will help tidy up, laundry and cook. Part time is ideal for me.. but I am Flexible and dependable.
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Experienced Nanny/caregiver!

Gulf Shores, AL

1.0(0)
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$17/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Abbie, and I am 23 years old. I am very fun-loving, responsible, and kind! I have experience with all ages, and special needs. I have been babysitting for 8 years now, and I absolutely love it! I also am a huge animal lover, I have a corgi and she is my baby. I have been pet sitting for as long as I can remember,...
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Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
The best way to make children good is to make them happy. Hello my name is Daphne. I have many years working and teaching and taking care of children . My 1st experience would be 10+ years teaching preschool , 7 years working for the elementary education field. I have been a mother for 35 years and I am a grandmother to three...
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Silverhill, AL

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I am a very patient person especially when it comes to children. I have two much younger brothers, one who has Down syndrome. I'm creative, fun, and very loving. I've watched children while parents were out of town multiple times. I've watched children with special needs other than my brother before. I'm very reliable and pretty...

Rachel P. says "Madeline watches my three children, ages 2-6, once a week. She picks one of them up from school, puts one down for a nap, and provides lunch and snacks....

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Caregiver By Heart And Career Looking For Full-time Employment For Elderly, Handicapped, Dementia

Fairhope, AL

4.5(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Respite care
personal care
home modification
dementia
I have been a caregiver since 2001 and enjoy what I do. I have cared for preteen through elderly patients with special needs, ambulatory/non-ambulatory, Dementia/Alzheimer's in all stages, Paraplegia and much more. I specialize in caring for those on Hospice. Many of my patients were former medical staff and family/friends of...

Ali C. says "Natalie wants to please and do the right thing. It has only been two days of working for us, but so far so good."

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Caregiver To All

Fairhope, AL

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have been employed as a caregiver for 17 years. I have cared for many people with different needs including a teenager with Intellectual Disability, Cerebral Palsy and a young adult with the same diagnosis. The latter person could only crawl, I had to lift her at times. I have recently been caring for a non-verbal young adult...

Lonnie D. says "Natalie is great with Autistic children."

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Foley, AL

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
4 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
carpooling
Hi! My name is Sydney, I am new to the area and am looking for some awesome families to help. I have experience with special needs children. I am just a big kid in an adult body and love to have fun with kids. In my spare time, I like to play any kind of board game or card game with friends! I also love hanging out with my...

Rene A. says "Sydney took care of our puppy as if she was her own. It was so great to know that are puppy was going to have so much fun and be loved on while we were...

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Full time special needs provider

Fairhope, AL

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$15/hr
Special needs children's and adults is my calling I have took care of the special ed students for 9 years till I went out on retirement . I work with the Baldwin co. Board of Ed as a paraprofessional . The kids that I taught were EMR educable mentally retarded autism and TMR trainable mentally retarded I enjoy my time with the...
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Special Needs

Fairhope, AL

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$14/hr
5 years experience
I'm a positive and energetic 30-year-old, non-smoker. I have reliable transportation, a clean driving record, okay with pets, love to clean, and am CPR certified.
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Love Smiles And Laughter.

Foley, AL

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$18/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
I am looking for a family that needs dependable childcare. I have worked with all aged children also with special needs families. I'd describe my personality as outgoing, engaging and kind. I like working with kids because they are tender and looking for guidance. They are fun to watch explore and grow. I'm looking for...
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Senior Caregiver

Foley, AL

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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Personal care
meal prep
light cleaning
hospice services
errands
+ 1 more
Retired nurse. Dependable quality care. Experience in elder are, special needs children and adults. Caregiving is my calling.
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Extra Set Of Hands

Foley, AL

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$8/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Respite care
meal prep
light cleaning
hospice services
errands
+ 1 more
Most of my experience is with special needs children. Because I have also worked with families as well. I have a very genuine heart and love working with seniors.
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Foley, AL

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$20/hr
Hi I am very good with special need persons I will help them feel safe and better in their environment
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Fairhope, AL

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$13/hr
2 years experience
Hello, my name is Savannah and I am a student at Auburn University. My major is Rehabilitation and Disability Studies and I hope to become a Speech Pathologist. In the past two years I have gotten more experience working with people with disabilities than ever before so I would still consider myself new to the field. I work part...
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Fun & Energetic Nanny

Foley, AL

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$10/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
Hi, I'm Miss Cheryl, a very reliable, patient, and creative Momma of 3 adults, G to 9 grandkids, with approximately 40 years of experience caring for children, from infants to teens. I'm confident, energetic, and fun. I do think kids are kids, but it's up to adults to teach them to respect others, nature, and the world around...
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Fun Sitter & Loves Kids!

Fairhope, AL

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$15/hr
4 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Kelly , I'm 18 years old and I'm looking for a job to work the months of April and May. I think I'd be a perfect fit for any family in need of some extra help! I worked with special needs children and adults all throughout high school with an organization called Exceptional Foundation Gulf Coast, so I have plenty...
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Foley, AL

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$15/hr
10 years experience
I've been a Caregiver for 10 plus years. I not only take care and assist you or your loved one but I also will do medication reminding, light housekeeping, laundry, meal preparation, errands, help with bath or showering, give companionship and kindness. I'm comfortable around pets and don't mind going the extra mile to make my...
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  • 21 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $15.83/hr as of July 2025

  • The average star rating for rated special needs caregivers is 3.0

Recent special needs caregiver reviews from local parents in Gulf Shores, AL

Special Needs Caregivers in Gulf Shores, AL are rated 3.0 out of 5 stars based on 6 reviews of the 21 listed special needs caregivers

Ruby R.

Ruby was very professional, always emailing back promptly and was kind enough to do a call with me and my son prior to meeting in person to...

- Care member

Madeline R.

Madeline watches my three children, ages 2-6, once a week. She picks one of them up from school, puts one down for a nap, and provides lunch...

- Rachel P.

Natalie J.

Natalie wants to please and do the right thing. It has only been two days of working for us, but so far so good.

- Ali C.

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