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Colette L.

Senior Care

Lake Wales, FL

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Dementia
light cleaning
personal care
errands
live-in home care
+ 1 more
I have moved to Zephyrhills Florida now... Thank you for taking the your time to learn about me. " I would prefer to work closer to home" **Also I can be a personal driver for those important appointments. My age is 64, . I'm considered a very mature individual, intuitive and very responsible in WHAT EVER I do. I'm attentive...

Susan G. says "Collette has been excellent with helping our parents. She is friendly and helpful. She has been flexible with our needs and has always been on time."

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Lake Wales, FL

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$17/hr
4 years experience
Hi! My name is Destiny, and I'm a dedicated caregiver with over three years of experience supporting children and adolescents with learning differences and developmental needs. I currently work full-time Monday through Friday as a Special Needs Paraprofessional, and I'm looking to provide support outside of my school...
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Part Time Caregiver Available

Lake Wales, FL

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$15/hr
10 years experience
I am an experienced mature caregiver that genuinely cares about the needs of others. I have more than 15+ years of experience as I started working at assisted living facilities at 25 years old and have run two eight-bed facilities for the elderly in Milwaukee and Madison. I have home health care experience with Comfort Keepers,...
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Babysitter With Special Needs Experience (Autism, ADHD, OCD)

Lake Wales, FL

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$13/hr
4 years experience
Hi! My name is Destiny, and I'm a dedicated caregiver with over three years of experience supporting children and adolescents with learning differences and developmental needs. I currently work full-time Monday through Friday as a Special Needs Paraprofessional, and I'm looking to provide babysitting support outside of my school...
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Lake Wales, FL

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$14/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
I have experience with children up to age 14 and some experience with special needs children. I'm very patient, empathic, and I love to help people with their emotional needs. I work as a Substitute Teacher and Para. I am looking for a 2nd job and as a substitute teacher we have the ability to create our own schedule. I love...
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Trustworthy, Communicative, Homeschooling Mother Of 3!

Lake Wales, FL

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$24/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hi Families! My name is Brittany, I am a mama of 3 children ages 5, 4, and nearly 1! I am very passionate about motherhood and I am a working mama as well. I own a licensed and insured cleaning business so I get to set my own hours, and do what I love most; helping families keep their children safe, loved, and enjoy being...
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Dundee, FL

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$18/hr
4 years experience
Grocery shopping
swimming supervision
light cleaning
My name is Tanesha, but I go by Nesha, and I'm so excited to apply for your nanny/babysitter position. I have several years of experience caring for and supporting children of all ages, including those with special needs; helping them learn, grow, and build confidence. Working with kids is truly my passion-I love creating fun,...
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Fun And Loving Mom

Winter Haven, FL

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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
I have 10+ years of experience with children of all ages from 0-15 years old. I have a 7-year-old daughter that is in first grade. I have experience working with children and teens that are special needs. I have a reliable transportation with up to 7 seats in my SUV along with infant to toddler car seats including boosters. I...
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Winter Haven, FL

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$20/hr
4 years experience
Passionate and dedicated Special Needs Caregiver with 1 year of hands-on experience providing exceptional care and support to children with diverse physical, developmental, and emotional needs. I am committed to enhancing the quality of life for individuals under my care through compassionate, patient-centered service and...
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Winter Haven, FL

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$15/hr
1 year experience
Recent Magna Cum Laude graduate, single mom to a 1. 5-year-old, and CNA for 2 years. I love taking care of and helping others. I have had a variety of personal and patient experiences. Each individual has different needs and I'm here to learn them and accommodate your family in any way possible, just let me know what you need!...
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Winter Haven, FL

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$16/hr
7 years experience
Carpooling
grocery shopping
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
Nurturing children's growth has always been a passion of mine. My seven years of experience caring for children of all ages, from infants to pre-teens, have equipped me with valuable skills and insights. I hold a college degree and have completed Early Childhood Education (ECE) coursework. I am also certified in First Aid...
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A Little About Me :)

Winter Haven, FL

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$22/hr
6 years experience
I have always had a very strong desire for babies and kids. When I was around 10 years old I started babysitting at my neighbors house and continued babysitting there until I was 17. When I was 17 I started seeking out nannying and got a job with a little boy who was thought to have autism (wasn't diagnosed). I realized then...
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Winter Haven, FL

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$16/hr
I am a person very committed to my work and to the client at all times, I am very empathetic with people, responsible and friendly.
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Kissimmee, FL

5.0(0)
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$10/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I worked independently by taking care of adults, seniors and kids. That experience helped me a lot to know how to take good care of people, included patients with some disabilities. My task includes but is not limited to (depending of the person/family needs): Meals, feeding, bathing and bed bath, personal care, light...
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Compassionate And Professional PT- FT Care Giver Available Various Work Hours

Winter Haven, FL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Dementia
personal care
hospice services
respite care
I have been in the Health Care Field for over 20 years . I have worked in various fields from facility care to private care. I have a background in Hospice and Memory Care, Rehabilitation and Therapy services, Habilitation and Special needs,, I've worked with beginning of life to end of life various needs and skill set. I am...

Care Member says "Christine is wonderful she takes good care of my mom I don’t know what I’d do without her "

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I Have A Lot Of Certifications Respites,Companions,PCA,lifeskills,BehavoralAssistant

Kissimmee, FL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
My name is Kizzy, Im very outgoing, my hours are very flexible. I have several years in home health. I'm medication certified. Experience in bathing, light housekeeping, errands, medications reminders, clothing, feeding, going on walks, Hoyer Lift/ companionship, stroke/Alzheimer's, Dementia, ALS, Quad, Stroke patients Hoyer...

Meredith E. says "Warm and kind, Kizzy came at a very difficult time to help me out with bathing, laundry and good company. She's wonderful!"

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Local And Experienced Caregiver Available

Haines City, FL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Dementia
hospice services
respite care
home modification
live-in home care
+ 1 more
20 years in health care. I specialize in Special needs care and elderly care. I have great communication skills, dependable and trustworthy. I also do light house keeping and meal preparations.

Melissa D. says "Working with Tracey, I was able to get to know her as a caring person with a wise soul and calm demeanor. Her work ethic is where she really shines....

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Special Needs And Child Care

Winter Haven, FL

5.0(1)
from
$14/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello Family! My name is Jessica I'm 32years old and have done so much in life. I'm a wife of 13 years mom of 4 boys (16, 13, 9, and 6). I have done home health care, licensed cosmetologist, and day care worker. I also cared for a boy for 2 years who was autistic. I would love to meet with you and your family to find out if we...

Mandy W. says "She was so great with my kids they asked when she was coming back! Super friendly, kind, caring, and all the great qualities I was looking for in a...

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Outgoing, Mature, Christian Caregiver

Winter Haven, FL

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$17/hr
5 years experience
Errands
light cleaning
respite care
hospice services
meal prep
+ 1 more
I am a wife and mom of 4. I have experience in pediatric special needs care (trach care, feeding tube, heart monitor, oxygen, etc) I have held paid positions in elderly care as well as caring for my own parents before they passed away. I have worked as a pharmacy technician and am comfortable with medication prep. I am looking...
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Kissimmee, FL

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$20/hr
5 years experience
I am a very hard working individual, who enjoys taking care of the elderly. I am presently working in a nursing facility that caters to everyone with special needs or without. I think that I am very experienced for this job so I hope that I get this chance.
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  • 56 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $18.00/hr as of January 2026

  • The average star rating for rated special needs caregivers is 5.0

Recent special needs caregiver reviews from local parents in Lake Wales, FL

Special Needs Caregivers in Lake Wales, FL are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 10 reviews of the 56 listed special needs caregivers

Colette L.

Collette has been excellent with helping our parents. She is friendly and helpful. She has been flexible with our needs and has always...

- Susan G.

Christine C.

Christine is wonderful she takes good care of my mom I don’t know what I’d do without her

- Care member

Kizzy R.

Warm and kind, Kizzy came at a very difficult time to help me out with bathing, laundry and good company. She's wonderful!

- Meredith E.

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