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I worked in New York State and in Florida with the Developmentally Disabled individuals. I currently work with children who are Autistic. I've always worked with Adults and Children.
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- $20/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
I am a certified Home Health Aide. I am an approved provider with APD (Agency for Persons with Disabilities). I am certified in CPR/First Aid. I have worked with the elderly and people with disabilities for more than 10 years.
Mary F. says "Brandy was super, and made a stressful day for me more tolerable. I hired her to take me to and from a medical appointment (I was not permitted to drive...
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
I have 10 years of experience. I can help with Swimming Supervision and Cooking/Meal Preparation. I started watching children at 12, with my first child having various special needs. I have volunteered with children in other countries, orphans, and foster children. Additionally, I have taken care of up to five children at a...
Care Member says "She was able to watch our daughter on short notice for a date night. She was delightful, respectful, fun, and reliable! We would absolutely hire her...
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- $13/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 14 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
travel
carpooling
For over 25 years I have lived in Lakeland and worked with children and seniors providing families with dependable care.. I have raised 3 children of my own and have experience with newborn to adult including special needs. I have helped many families in the area and can provide references and a clean background and driving...
Care Member says "Lindy is fantastic! She is reliable, dependable, and trustworthy. She walks my dog twice a day and she also picks up my first grader and transports her...
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- $13/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Personal care
dementia
I worked for comfort keepers for a year and received many credentials while there. I have experience with special needs and I can supply references if needed.
Kimberly M. says "Lindy is amazing! My mother has dementia and Lindy takes care of her 3 nights/weekly. She assists with her showers, dressing, grooming, and dental...
Most of my experience caring for special needs children comes from my externship training at LVIM. But I do have other relevant experience in working with the mentally disabled in several day cares and assisted living facilities that I volunteer at.
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- $20/hr
9 years experience
I own my own caregiver business. I am also an Occupational Therapy Assistant and Registered Behavior Technician. I am looking for a part time caregiver position in the evenings on weekends or anytime on weekends. I have 9 years experience working with children with special needs and 7 years working with the elderly population....
40 plus years as an RN, RRT. Focus on neo pediatrics. Some home care. Extensive focuses critical care, and the focus of neonatal home care. and also help with special needs.
I am a sweet, out going person. Always on time and enjoy the work I do. My clients become family so I deliver the best care possible. I am a mother, so patience and understanding is something I do well. I have many years of Alzheimer's/Dementia experience. Along with wheel chair bound/paralyzed patients. Helping others has been...
10+ years experience with Special needs children. I have experience with DPT, sensory integration, brushing protocol, light ASL, respiratory care, CPAP care, routine fulfillment, AAC devices, feeding assistance, Proprioception, seeking and avoidant behaviors, destructive behaviors, self injurious behaviors redirection, and much...
My sister has a home healthcare company and has taught me a lot on the business and physical side of taking care of others who need extra assistance or full time care but something you can't learn is empathy and kindness and I think that's my favorite part.
CNA/HHA Certified Nursing Assistant/home Health Aide. Taking care of the elderly. Work experienced working in hospitals, nursing homes, ALF, private homes caring for the elderly. Have cared for patients with Alzheimers, dementia, total care patients, ambulatory patients etc.
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- $15/hr
I have worked for a couple of months as a work-study student in a special needs school and have loved being able to interact with the children there and help them in a patient, caring way. I want to make every person feel safe and cared for!
I love my job and what I do. I am enthusiastic, energetic, friendly, loyal, clearly dedication very dependable, and very good with communication. I am a loving and caring person available to help you and your family.
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- $15/hr
Because I've grown up with a special needs sister, I've grown to love caring for and spending time with people alike. I am a volunteer coach for a special Olympics tennis team and was in Best Buddies all 4 years of high school. During the summer I spend time as a camp councelor for ages 11-13.
I have 3 years of experience working as a Direct Support Professional providing daily assistance for children, adults and seniors with developmental and physical disabilities such as autism, pica, chromosome 1 deletion, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, TBI survivors, etc. I can provide hygiene support, mobility support, bathing,...
I am a kind, caring, compassionate. trusting, dependable and reliable lady who has provided care for the elderly, as well as, mentally disabled adults, quadriplegics, those with Parkinson's, dementia, and terminally ill cancer patients. I will do light housekeeping, cooking, laundry, errands, doctor appointments, assist with...
With over 20 years working with elderly, children, as well as special needs... I feel it as my calling to care for those in need. I currently provide care at Lake Gibson Village during the day and looking for another position where I can utilize the talents god gave me which includes compassionate care. References are available...
I have worked with kids for the past 10 yrs I enjoy making life easier for the parents
Hi, I worked with a family for the past 20 months I worked with there son who is intellectual disability, cognitive impairment, or developmental disability. I took care of his daily needs eating dressing taking on outings helping him keep his...
Hello I'm Ashley.
I am a caregiver at heart since I was a child I could say. I have many different experiences with care-giving. Children, senior, teenagers and adults I have been a care giver for seniors in my family and also outside family even as a caregiver from comfort keepers, I have many things I know how to do like...
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60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com
The average post rate is $16.59/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 Lakeland, FL
Special Needs Caregivers in Lakeland, FL are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 16 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers
Brandy M.
Brandy was super, and made a stressful day for me more tolerable. I hired her to take me to and from a medical appointment (I was not...
- Mary F.
Soleil T.
She was able to watch our daughter on short notice for a date night. She was delightful, respectful, fun, and reliable! We would absolutely...
- Care member
Lindy Z.
Lindy is fantastic! She is reliable, dependable, and trustworthy. She walks my dog twice a day and she also picks up my first grader and...
- Care member
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