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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...
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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- $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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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...
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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....
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.
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.
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I am the mother of two boys, now adults. My son was diagnosed on the Spectrum when he was 10 years old. I do not have education relating to this, but I have experience. I learned from my son to look at every situation with a different perspective. When we received his diagnosis, we heard all the things he wouldn't be able to do....
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...
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...
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...
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My name is Kerischnie I'm currently a masters in Social work student . I graduated for UF with my mattresses and psychology. I have experience working with infants all the way up to older adults in healthcare and home settings. I have experience as a behavioral therapist, CNA, and caregiver. I'm looking forward to...
Hi! My name is Rayne and I have 3 years of paid and 2 years of unpaid experience with special needs children, But 6 years of over all childcare and nannying. Special needs children hold a special place in my heart and I love working with them. I love to go to disney world, be outside and go to the park and lake!
Retired paramedic who still wants to help people. I have over 25 years of field experience. I'm very comfortable working with people of all ages and abilities. Very patient and flexible working with people in different situations. Knowledgeable of different medical conditions and willing to learn more in order to best help...
Hi! My name is Jordan, and I am 22 years old. I have been. Certified Medical Assistant since I was 17 and graduated with my Bachelor's for Allied Health Management in 2024. I love being able to work with people and love what I do.
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Used to be a medical assistant, and I've assisted in the care of my 78-year-old father, who was a spinal cord injury patient, after a simple neck surgery went wrong and ended in complete paralysis..
I learned how to give him meals thru a feeding tube, change urine bag, his basic home health care needs, etc...
Certified retired teacher. Current certification: Elementary Education Gr. 1-6, Special Education K-12, Mentally Handicapped, Physically Handicapped
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...
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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!
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60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com
The average posted rate is $17.00/hr as of July 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 15 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.
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
Lindy Z.
Lindy is amazing! My mother has dementia and Lindy takes care of her 3 nights/weekly. She assists with her showers, dressing, grooming, and...
- Kimberly M.
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