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Tonia T.

Part-time Or Full-time Special Need Caregiver

Jacksonville, FL

3.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have 17 yrs experience of CNA/caregiver and I love what I do. However I feel that this gift was given to me. I enjoy sharing my tender love and care. Try my best to keep you happy and comfortable. Becoming part of your family is something special. I'm here to help in any way that I can there is nothing to hard for me to handle...

Susan M. says "Tonia never worked for me. We couldn't catch up with one another."

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Misty G.

Jacksonville, FL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
I have worked in a hospital and home health setting for 16 years.

Care Member says "Misty is calm, efficient, and pleasant to work with. My kid enjoy her and she is easy to communicate with."

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Willow K.

Joyful CNA

Jacksonville, FL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience
My name is Willow. I am 27 years old. I am a certified nursing assistant and CPR and first aid for adults and pediatric certified through the American Red Cross. I have worked with special needs children, such as Down Syndrome, Autism, and Prader-Willi Syndrome, Cerbral Palsy, etc in their homes. I am an extremely hardworker....

Sarah T. says "Willow is such a sweet soul. She is one special young lady who has a very unique calming personality. My son is normally aggressive and irritable around...

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Dominique B.

Care-giver

Jacksonville, FL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
5 years experience
I attend the University of TN at Knoxville. I am a TR Major in hopes to work with individuals with disabilities. I have a twin sister with Autism and Cerebral Palsy and I have grown up with her. I believe this is how I have developed a passion for what I do. I have worked as personal assistant at homes with people with...

Dorothy B. says "She is a wonderful human being :) I would trust her with any child. Her motives are genuine. "

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Cheryl A.

Full Or Part Time Caregiver/companion

Jacksonville, FL

3.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
I have 16 years experience as a certified home health aide with Partners Health Care at Home in Massachusetts .... I have been in this field for 21 years now and love it! I have worked with all age groups with or without special needs. I love animals and I have an excellent driving record. New to Florida and want to continue to...

Cathy D. says "Interviewed with her very sweet and caring seems 100 percent professional. My family situation changed but has it not I would definitely recommend her!"

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Taylor F.

Jacksonville, FL

5.0(0)
from
$10/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Passionate and energetic caregiver with experience in being a positive role model, using classroom management, and relationship building. Specializing in working with individuals with behavioral and developmental disorders. Coursework in Disabilities in Society from the UF College of Education. Calm under pressure with superb...
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Brandon W.

Jacksonville, FL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
I'm a male nurse with 8 years of experience in caregiving, and I maintain phenomenal rapport with every job and client I have worked for. Hiring me as your caretaker gives you the freedom of mind knowing that your caretaker will be reliable, trustworthy, and most importantly caring. You're not only looking for a caretaker who...

Karen F. says "Brandon has been wonderful with my son. He is a quick learner and because he is a nursing student, he was right at home doing everything that my son needed...

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Dawn G.

I Work In The School System As A Para Professional ,

Jacksonville, FL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
I am a Certified Nursing Assistant and home health aide. I have done home health care and hospice for many years. I Have Experience With Many Different Ages, Disabilities, Dementia and Alzheimer's. I also have Hoyer lift experience. I am fully vaccinated. I am CPR/first aide certified. I have had the opportunity to work...

Jennifer O. says "I just had a wonderful interview with Dawn and can't wait for her to watch my special needs children! She arrived early and I immediately felt...

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Mallory K.

Reliable, Fun, Patient, And Caring Caregiver

Jacksonville, FL

5.0(0)
from
$15/hr
3 years experience
Hi, I'm Mallory. I'm a creative, fun, loving, patient gal that has a passion for building community and making known the gifts and talents of those with special needs. I currently live and share life with people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and they have become my second family. It's more than just taking...
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Gabrielle T.

Nanny Available

Jacksonville, FL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
+ 1 more
My name is Gabrielle, and I have babysat/nannied over 15yrs for over 25 families. Most recently, I cared for a 6mo full-time. Other nannying positions have included: 4 children (8, 6, and 2yo twins!); an 8mo boy and 5yo little girl; 2 siblings ages 3 & 7. At 12, I was caring for an infant with both mental/physical disabilities,...

Amy G. says "Gabrielle has been a nanny to my now 11 month old for the past 8 months and I don't know what we would have done without her! She's great at what she does,...

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Brenna M.

Part Time Or Full Time Nanny

Jacksonville, FL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
Seven years nanny experience along with 15 + years of babysitting experience. I worked 4. 5 years as a live in nanny within the NYC area and loved it. Throughout and after college, I spent three years working as a governess for special needs student, watching him graduate high school and then moving on to college. I am...

Courtney M. says "Brenna was great! I was traveling in the Jacksonville area for work and to shop for Homes for our upcoming move. We chatted for a couple days prior to...

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Anne B.

Jacksonville, FL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
20 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
travel
swimming supervision
I was nurse, I have two kids, I'm a childcare provider with two decades of experience, and I'm passionate about making a positive impact on children's lives. I believe in creating a safe, nurturing environment where children can learn, play, and grow. I'm a patient, calm, and creative individual, and I enjoy playing outdoor...

Care Member says "Anne is a very sweet person. Punctual, responsible, and overachieving. She took care of my 3 year old son and daughter since she was born up to 7...

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Lexy L.

Jacksonville, FL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
I have been baby-sitting consistently since the age of 11. Being 22, this means I have 11 years of experience! I LOVE working with children and love being a fun babysitter for them and a safe, trustworthy source of help for you. I have worked with all age ranges, from newborns to teenagers. I create an exciting environment the...

Allie W. says "Alexys was great! We have a very busy house with multiple pets and a very active 5 year old and Alexys took it all in stride. My child is very opinionated...

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Autumn S.

Jacksonville, FL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hey there! I am a reliable, trustworthy, and very patient babysitter with more than 9 years of experience. I've worked with all ages ranging from newborn infants to young adults with disabilities. I can help with travel, housekeeping, cooking, etc.! Keeping things organized is something I've always been good at, and have taken...

Adam T. says "Our family knows Autumn through church. That's how we found her and she has babysat for us on multiple occasions. She watched our 2 older daughters and...

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Olivia B.

Sitter/Nanny

Jacksonville, FL

5.0(0)
from
$20/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
Hello! My name is Olivia, I am 26 and a Navy spouse. I have worked as a lead teacher and as a nanny for infants, toddlers and preschool ages children for the past 8 years. I am now working towards opening an in home daycare for Navy families so I can offer temporary child care serves until my daycare is ready to open. I am...
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Majuana G.

Jacksonville, FL

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
As a dedicated and experienced childcare provider, I am passionate about nurturing children's growth and well-being. With four years of hands-on experience, I have developed a strong ability to create a safe, stimulating environment where children can thrive. My patient and calm nature allows me to connect with children...

Kimberly A. says "My kids loved her! She was on time and very communicative. She really put our minds at ease since this was our first time hiring a sitter-she was...

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Jocelyn B.

Jacksonville, FL

5.0(1)
from
$13/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
I have been working with kids for over 6 years. Also experienced in working with special needs children as well. For the last 3 years I've been working with the Duval County public school system. I've also worked with The Cathedral Arts Program and the YMCA, teaching children about the arts and being healthy. Caring for children...

Phillip J. says "We hired Jocelyn as our nanny and it was wonderful. We celebrate with her that she received a full time job offer elsewhere but it conflicted with her...

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Abby C.

Teen Babysitter

Jacksonville, FL

5.0(1)
from
$16/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Abby. I love being outdoors, crafting, writing, playing board games, doing yoga and hanging out with my pets! I've been a nanny/babysitter since I was 15 and my first "real" job was as a church nursery attendant. From there, I've been a Primrose School assistant teacher, full-time nanny for multiple families,...

Keilly G. says "Hands down one of the best babysitters we've ever hired to babysit our children. She has been babysitting for us since 2016. She is punctual, reliable and...

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Markia J.

Fun Sitter

Jacksonville, FL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
grocery shopping
travel
light cleaning
Hello, My name is Markia. I have my own business as a hairstylist, and I'm currently enrolled in school online fulltime. I been a nanny since I was a child and have a lot of references. I watch children all ages and help with special needs children as well. I love doing a lot of different activities with children to help them...

Rene R. says "Markia watch our kids for our date night. She did everything we asked and had no complaints. Will hire her again."

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Valerie D.

Jacksonville, FL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
travel
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
meal prep
+ 1 more
I am an experienced nanny ready to work for another family. I'm located in the mandarin area willing to travel up to 15 miles. I offer flexible availability - 8 + years of experience caring for children ages newborn - 12 years old. I also have experience with children with special needs and major medical conditions. - I'm a...

Care Member says "Valerie is a really good cna she took excellent care if my mom . She’s professional, responsible, and reliable. If you are looking for cna send her a...

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  • 168 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $18.00/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated special needs caregivers is 4.5

Recent special needs caregiver reviews from local parents in Jacksonville, FL

Special Needs Caregivers in Jacksonville, FL are rated 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 85 reviews of the 168 listed special needs caregivers

Tonia T.

Tonia never worked for me. We couldn't catch up with one another.

- Susan M.

Misty G.

Misty is calm, efficient, and pleasant to work with. My kid enjoy her and she is easy to communicate with.

- Care member

Willow K.

Willow is such a sweet soul. She is one special young lady who has a very unique calming personality. My son is normally aggressive and...

- Sarah T.

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