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Taysia H.

Nurturing And Experienced Caregiver

Lecanto, FL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
5 years experience
I have over 15 years of experience working with children and some of those experiences were involving specials needs. I have worked with cancer patients and with a variety of children with sensory disorders or Autistic. I can handle stressful situations with a calm and nurturing demeanor. I am very patient and I listen and...

Lonnie H. says "Taysia helped my family, I had help with remembering how to operate my computer and phone. She is great with collecting eggs off my farm, mowing and...

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DATE NIGHT/ Residential Monthly Cleanings

Lecanto, FL

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Light cleaning
travel
meal prep
grocery shopping
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Experienced with newborn and infant care all the way up to teens. I love meet and great interviews for date nights or cleanings to share my childcare/ cleaning stories. I have a love for teaching developmental milestones and cleaning homes. My schedule is currently filling up but I have a few openings a month! I have over 15...

Care Member says "Taysia was a great babysitter for us and our kids loved her ! She played outside with them and took great care of them also cleaned up after them and...

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Child care

Inverness, FL

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
I have worked with Pinellas County schools for the past 14 years. I have 2 children of my own ages 15 and 17. I have much experience on the Preschool level and have my CDA. I also have experience with special needs children (specifically autistic). I am currently looking for a nanny/babysitting position. I am more than happy to...

Angela P. says "The best decision you will ever make is hiring Megan for your children. She is fun, vibrant, structured, and caring. She builds relationships with...

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Special Needs Caregiver

Hernando, FL

5.0(1)
from
$13/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
My name is Ivanna and I love working with children. I have been babysitting for the past 6 years and studied Early Childhood Education in high school. I have experience working with children with special needs. I completed my PCA/CNA certifications from WTC and am CPR certified. If you are looking for someone that will actually...

John H. says "Fabulous! Can not say enough good things about Ivanna!! "

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Inverness, FL

from
$20/hr
1 year experience
Hospice services
transportation
light cleaning
errands
dementia
+ 1 more
I am a retired law enforcement officer. Since retirement I have been taking care of my disabled parents and children. I have a lot of experience with elder, disabled, memory care and special needs! I'm pleasurable, dependable and honest. I also do housekeeping and pet care. I'm always available for a free meet and greet to see...
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Crystal River, FL

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$15/hr
5 years experience
I may not be the right person for you but I'd like to meet. I have a lot of special needs and cancer assistance but not together. I'm in Homosassa. I look forward to hearing from you. Thank you!
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Registered Nurse

Inverness, FL

from
$18/hr
10 years experience
I got my first half of my nursing training while I was active duty Air Force. I finished my RN in Arizona at Rio Salado College. I have a caring, professional, and upbeat personality. I am on time, dependable and will help you keep a positive outlook.
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Homosassa, FL

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$13/hr
1 year experience
In order to become a substitute teacher, in my county, I had to go though a brief special needs training. As a sub, I have worked for my county's special needs school, CREST. I have worked with emotionally and behaviorally disturbed children. I also have experience working with the mentally challenged, and autistic students at...
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Hernando, FL

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$16/hr
I provide, Compassionate, Experience, care for you and loved ones. I have worked with handicapped adults and children.
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Inverness, FL

from
$18/hr
4 years experience
Hi I'm Brianna ! I'm 20 years old ! I've been a nanny for about 4 years now. I've done overnights, whole days , and part time . Right now I'm looking for something 4pm-10 p.m. Monday -Thursday and anytime from Friday-Sunday. I'm currently in college pursuing my early childhood degree (completely online ) I'm CPR Certified , and...
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Hard Work, Very Patient, Good Listener

Inverness, FL

from
$13/hr
5 years experience
I have worked with a male adult privately and home that had several palsy and was completely wheelchair-bound had to help with every day and all Daily task, hygiene, medicine help, bladder, transfers Worked with high school age mentally disabled teens and kids Worked with boy between 2-4 yr old autistic boy for 2 years...
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Babysitter/Nanny

Hernando, FL

from
$22/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
travel
My name is Ivanna and I love working with children. I have been babysitting for the past 11 years and studied Early Childhood Education in high school. I have experience working with children with special needs. I completed my PCA/CNA certifications from WTC and am CPR certified. If you are looking for someone that will actually...
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Inverness, FL

from
$15/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
travel
meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
I have worked with kids with special needs from newborn to high school, babysat many kids in home for the last 20 years, started watching kids at 12 years old I have my RBT certification, and currently work with autistic kiddos, experience with non verbal kiddos & physically disabled kids fully dependent on wheelchair.
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Caring Compassionate Caregiver

Hernando, FL

from
$20/hr
I am mature, reliable, responsible, dependable and punctual. I would love to meet you and your family and discuss how I can help.
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Registered Nurse Experienced In The Care Of Infants, Children, Adults, And Elderly

Hernando, FL

from
$20/hr
10 years experience
I have 34 years experience in home settings. Knowing that I can make a difference in someone's life, that being there for someone allows them to remain in their home means so much to me. I enjoy home sitting for the care of my clients.
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Special Needs Caregiver

Brooksville, FL

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
8 years experience
I have experience with stroke victims as well as Alzheimer's. I have volunteered with autistic young adults and children. I have experience with MS and would love to help your family in any way needed. I am very willing to learn anything and all things needed to make life more enjoyable for anyone I care for.

Elizabeth H. says "Kind, compassionate, professional care. Absolutely recommended."

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Licensed Practical Nurse

Brooksville, FL

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
10 years experience
As a licensed practical nurse for over 20 years I also became interested in ABA, working with special needs as a nurse as well an RBT. However, during 2020 I did not maintain my certification do to the covid period as well decided to return to work as a nurse. Therefore moving forward my background training has only improved to...

Christina P. says "Roxanne is a one of a kind caretaker! Speaks both Spanish and English which is very convenient for one. She goes above and beyond and puts her heart...

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Special Needs Provider

Brooksville, FL

5.0(0)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience
I work with Special Needs Children and help with errands everyday needs and homework. I enjoy every minute and I've worked with them for 10 years.
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Inverness, FL

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$15/hr
Meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
carpooling
I am a Mom to 4 children, aged 10, 6, 4, and 7 months. I was going to school to receive my Associate's in Early Childhood Education with a focus on children with Special Needs. I babysat for a long time a child on the Spectrum, who was nonverbal. I also worked as a Direct Care Specialist in an adult behavioral unit. I am calm in...
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  • 36 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $21.00/hr as of December 2025

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

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

Special Needs Caregivers in Lecanto, FL are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 10 reviews of the 36 listed special needs caregivers

Taysia H.

Taysia helped my family, I had help with remembering how to operate my computer and phone. She is great with collecting eggs off my farm,...

- Lonnie H.

Taysia H.

Taysia was a great babysitter for us and our kids loved her ! She played outside with them and took great care of them also cleaned up after...

- Care member

Megan D.

The best decision you will ever make is hiring Megan for your children. She is fun, vibrant, structured, and caring. She builds...

- Angela P.

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