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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Largo, FL
The average rate is $18/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years
Special needs caregivers in Largo, FL
Marla M.
Saint Petersburg, FL
$15-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Need Personal Care Keeping Families Together. Do You Have An Injury And Need Assistance?
5.0
(4)
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I am Marla, a mother of two adult daughters, married, and a grandmother of one adorable little girl. I have held a Gold Seal for Quality of Care from the Department of Children and Families and held State and Local background search for 18 years. I have served children and adults privately and through Protective Services....
5.0
"Marla is both caring and helpful. From the first meeting with her, she put me at ease by keeping the conversation comfortable, allowing me to share deeper subjects at my own pace. The more time I spent under...
Reviewed by Tyler J.
Kathryn J.
Saint Petersburg, FL
$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.0
(4)
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Hi, I'm Kate! I am reliable, trustworthy, and someone who is a great right arm. I love to be a helping hand when it comes to watching your kids. I am 34 years old. I started babysitting when I was 13 and started working for Northshore Special Recreation Association (a program to assist children with special needs) when I was 15....
5.0
"Kate has worked with my family for just over 2 years - through the birth of my youngest. I have 3 girls (ages 1, 2 and 3) and they absolutely love her! She does a great job handling the crazy. She keeps her...
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5.0
(1)
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Well I have two grown children and two grandchildren that I am help raising now. I absolutely love children and to be honest I wanted six of them. At parties, social gatherings or any other family events I would be the person on the floor playing with the children and not standing up with the Adults. My daughter now works in...
5.0
"Kathy provided assistance to my elderly mother for several months. She was punctual, reliable, dependable and overall did a good job. When she decided to stop working for us, she gave me two weeks notice which...
Reviewed by Jeff W.
5.0
(2)
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I have been caring for children for about 15+ years and I absolutely love it. I have watched kids from newborn to 17 years old. Also, from 1 child at a time to 6 all with special needs. I have performed activities such as playing with them, helping with homework, feeding them , diaper changes and many others. I am a mother of 3...
5.0
"My son loves Ashley. She is very sweet and dependable and will work with you as much as she can. I will be having her watch my newborn as well as soon as it's time for me to go back to work. You will not be...
Reviewed by Deborah C.
5.0
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Currently work in nursing home healthcare and assisted living/ hospice settings. I have over 10 years experience in pediatric special needs care. Also, have AED life support, first aide, and CPR certification. All immunizations up to date including Covid vaccine. Specialize in caring for special needs, infants and newborns. Love...
5.0
"Laura was wonderful for our family. She jumped right in to take over with our two children (2yrs / 4mos) early in the morning and made it easy for us to feel confident handing everything off to her. She was...
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Lorraine S.
Dunedin, FL
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
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Experienced LPN , retired from VA last year after 39 years of service. I am seeking part time position as care giver provider not as LPN . My career range has been clinical and private care. I enjoy helping and caring for others. I am flexible and dependable. I recently had a complete background check done independently with the...
Kristy O.
Seminole, FL
$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced High Profile Nanny Looking For Babysitting Opportunities
4.8
(4)
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I have been a nanny for the last 20 years for 3 different families. I was with one family for 11 years who had 4 kids. I was lucky enough to have traveled the world with them and I got to experience many once in a life time moments. I have also been a part-time nanny for a family with three kids. Both families were high profile...
5.0
"Kristy was great with the kids! She brought lots of fun activities, kept the kids entertained and was very professional. "
Reviewed by Devon G.
Cheyney C.
Pinellas Park, FL
$10-15/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Teacher Available For Evening And Weekend Care
5.0
(1)
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In 2013, I graduated with a degree in Special Education and began teaching right away. I obtained a masters degree in behavior analysis in 2021 and currently, I work for a grant funded project providing services to students with disabilities in rural areas. My experience working with the special needs population is not just now...
Casey N.
Clearwater, FL
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
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Hi! I'm a childcare provider who is known to keep kids busy, happy, and sleepy at night! I am an energetic and dependable individual who has over 15+ year's working with children, pets, and their families. I have worked with toddlers to teens in a before-after care/ summer camp/ recreation/ preschool environment for 9 years. I...
5.0
"Casey is a great person a wonderful friend she is very dependable and honest all around great person to have around"
Reviewed by Chauncey J.
Gloria P.
Clearwater, FL
$16-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
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Hi! I am experienced with children as I am a mother of a 21, 11, and 6-year-old. I also have experience with special needs children since my son needs special care due to having Autism and Language Disorder. Because of this, I have also observed and helped during my son's speech, physical, and occupational therapies. I am very...
5.0
"Gloria is great with babies, she is calm, sweet, caring and responsible. I highly recommend her."
Reviewed by Isbelia H.
Marilyn H.
Clearwater, FL
$15-20/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
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I have worked with children from the last school year with Cobb County schools. Worked with all ages from K1-6; and middle school as well as high school. Worked with Special Needs children and helping transport them back and forth to school. I raised 6 children of my own; and have helped with 9 grandsons also. I CPR First Aid...
5.0
" My family needed help for after school care. I have two children in two different schools, she picks them both up from school and brings them home. There is typically an hour between pickup times, during...
Reviewed by Allie Y.
Kathy B.
Pinellas Park, FL
$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Caregiver, Home Health Aide, Companion, Nanny And Housekeeping.
5.0
(4)
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Hi, My name is Kathy and I have been working in The Medical Field for over 30 years. I worked at The Veterans Administration Hospital as a Patient Advocate for 8 years. For the past 22 years I have been caring mostly for people with Alzheimer's and Dementia. I find both fields very rewarding as I am a very compassionate and...
5.0
"Kathy was a spectacular addition to our family, helping with my wife's care in her late-stages of Dementia. Kathy was professional, attentive and a joy to have in our home."
Reviewed by Randall C.
Paul W.
Clearwater, FL
$10-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
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I am patient and compassionate and generally work well with special needs children. I have worked with children and young adults who have had varying degrees of autistic spectrum disorders, physical limitations, emotional and behavioral issues including ADHD, critical allergies, and seizure disorders.
5.0
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I love children and find joy in helping them explore new things, achieve new goals and appreciate the little joys in life. I've taken several classes in college related to early child development, developmental and behavior psychology. In addition to being approved to work as a substitute teacher at Indian Rocks Christian, I've...
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Hello:) I have combined 25 years experience working with seniors. I am looking for a family to help or with an aging family member and help them to stay to at home as long as possible. I am a patient & experienced senior-caregiver. I've worked in Geriatrics in a hospital (St John's) and as an Occupational Therapist Aide in...
Karen T.
Dunedin, FL
$11-22/hr
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I am a responsible, patient, caring person. Though I am not a medical professional, I have dealt with many medical issues while taking care of my special needs son, who received his second kidney transplant this year!
Karina R.
Pinellas Park, FL
$21/hr • 10 yrs exp
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Hello my name is Karina,
I am from Lima Peru. where I have worked for years 18 years as a kindergarten and elementary teacher,
complete a master's degree in speech therapy and children with special needs.
I worked as Spanish teacher second language, working for 6 years in an international school in Lima Peru.
I have been living...
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I enjoy the interaction and helping people that need help with life every day challenges. I have a special needs grandson and I enjoy him he has taught us a lot in 25 years, compassion, joy and love. This also applies to helping seniors or others.
Lauryn W.
Safety Harbor, FL
$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
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Hello! I have experience working with children ranging in age from 3 months to 7 years old. I have worked both in daycare centers as well as in home childcare jobs/nannying. I have experience working with twins/ multiples and children with special needs (as a Registered Behavioral Technician). Working with children is my...
Kristin C.
Clearwater Beach, FL
$20-25/hr • 6 yrs exp
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Hey! My name is Kristin. I am an Elementary school teacher and child advocate. I live on Clearwater beach ( so available for vacationer sitting on short notice).
I have experience with a varying degree of special needs children and was a nanny 4 years.
I am currently available after 4 p.m. weeknights and anytime on the...
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Largo, FL
Marla M.
5.0
Marla is both caring and helpful. From the first meeting with her, she put me at ease by keeping the conversation comfortable, allowing me to share deeper subjects at my own pace. The more time I spent under her care the more I found myself opening up to her and asking for guidance about...
- Tyler J.
Kathryn J.
5.0
Kate has worked with my family for just over 2 years - through the birth of my youngest. I have 3 girls (ages 1, 2 and 3) and they absolutely love her! She does a great job handling the crazy. She keeps her cool and keeps them in line while also keeping it fun. She also helps around the house! I...
- Care member
Kathy B.
5.0
Kathy provided assistance to my elderly mother for several months. She was punctual, reliable, dependable and overall did a good job. When she decided to stop working for us, she gave me two weeks notice which a appreciated.
- Jeff W.
Ashley B.
5.0
My son loves Ashley. She is very sweet and dependable and will work with you as much as she can. I will be having her watch my newborn as well as soon as it's time for me to go back to work. You will not be disappointed if you hire her.
- Deborah C.
Laura B.
5.0
Laura was wonderful for our family. She jumped right in to take over with our two children (2yrs / 4mos) early in the morning and made it easy for us to feel confident handing everything off to her. She was great with both of them and also managed to help out with a bunch of things around the house...
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Ratings for Largo, FL special needs caregivers listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Special Needs Caregivers in Largo, FL are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 13 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.