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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Lithia, FL
The average posted rate is $20/hr as of May 2025
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years
What others are saying about special needs caregivers in Lithia, FL
Natasha was great with my 3 kids. She was very calm and they really enjoyed her.
Review for Natasha W. by Jordanna S.
Francene has great passion for her work. She was wonderful with our son who has quite complex needs. He enjoyed his time with her, including…
Review for Francene P. by Bridget J.
We love Yanique! She is so professional, caring, and patient. I feel a rest whenever I have her sit for my special needs son. Yanique was a…
Review for Yanique M. by Erica L.
Special needs caregivers in Lithia, FL
Natasha W.
Sun City Center, FL
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(11)
Hired by 34 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Natasha I absolutely love children and have always felt a natural connection with them. I have been caring for children since I was a child. I have been not only a babysitter, also a math teacher, tutor, teaching assistant, substitute teacher, dance teacher, camp counselor and a special education assistant. I am caring,...
Natasha can also help with: Travel, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Natasha was great with my 3 kids. She was very calm and they really enjoyed her."
Jordanna S.
Francene P.
Brandon, FL
$38/hr • 10 yrs exp
Flexible Caregiver W/Nursing Background (FT-PT-as Needed)
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have extensive background dealing with a large, diverse client base, both as a nurse and with my private clients. I am also comfortable with a variety of medical conditions including celiac's, Down syndrome, diabetes (monitoring & treatment) and autism.
My work ethic is strong and reliable. I use compassion and humor both in...
5.0
"Francene has great passion for her work. She was wonderful with our son who has quite complex needs. He enjoyed his time with her, including lots of outdoor activities. Francene is able to balance being very efficient at caregiver duties while also being energetic...
Bridget J.
Yanique M.
Riverview, FL
$28/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I have over 25 years of experience. I am available toTravel if needed. I have work with Preemie's, twins, infant, Special Needs and school age children. I'm great with newborns. I am very patient and outgoing. I enjoy working with children, and have done so for many years. I am Covid vaccinated, plus booster, CPR and First Aid...
Yanique can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Yanique, is great! She has been there for me when I asked for her help at the last minute, which was a lifesaver! She's very professional, trustworthy, kind, friendly and takes her job seriously as a caregiver. My kids love her and are always very excited to see...
Kwanesha H.
Cairo M.
Parrish, FL
$15/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I have 5 years of experience working with children. I am a Registered Behavior Technician and I work with children with special needs in Schools, in Clinic and in Home settings! I love pairing and working with children and getting to know their little personalities, it's my happy place! I can help with Travel, Grocery Shopping,...
Cairo can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, travel, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Cairo is awesome! She babysat our 1 year old a few times who is cautious of strangers but he really took to her quickly. She was punctual, reliable, soft natured and friendly."
Courtney G.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have cared for individuals with disabilities both children and adults for 7+ years. I had worked in various settings including day programs (community based), residential programs, elementary school as well as high school (job coaching). I have many trainings and certificates including being med. admin trained and have my...
5.0
"Kalah came to give support and interaction to a family member. She is very interpretative and understands the needs of the situation. She had no apprehension and has great capacity to integrate and meld and fill the needs of the person she is working with. She has...
Mike G.
4.4
(8)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
I've spent the past 15 years working as a childcare provider because I wanted to turn my passion for working with children into a career. I've had the pleasure of working with children of all ages, from infants to preteens. As a patient and creative individual, I love finding new ways to engage with children and help them learn...
Willa can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, travel, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Willa was very friendly and personable and sent updates during the first night with my kids. It was a relief to have such a kind and dependable caregiver for my boys."
Allonda M.
5.0
(27)
Hired by 27 families in your neighborhood
Please see my vast qualifications below!
-15+ years of Extensive Childcare Experience with Infants/Toddlers
-Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education, Early Childhood Course work completed
-15+ years as an Educator (Nursery, Pre-K, Begindergarten, Kindergarten, and First Grade Teacher)
-Travel Nanny
-Overnight Nanny
-Multiples...
Kelly can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Kelly has a wonderful personality and loves spending time with kids. She has a giant heart and puts her best into everything she does."
Ashley C.
Shannon L.
Brandon, FL
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Babysitter, Drop-in Care, Emergency Care for Children of All Ages
5.0
(9)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have many years of experience in household management/bookkeeping/nannying/care giving since the age of 14. I have cared for many children , and love to spend my day with them. They are the future leaders of tomorrow! I love the outdoors , and believe active kids are great healthy kids. I have experience with special need as...
Shannon can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Shannon is a life saver!!! We found ourselves in a position where we needed a regular sitter with very little notice. Shannon was more than willing to help and has really helped up out! *BONUS* Our kids LOVE her and she is great with our youngest son who has autism...
Rachel A.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
I have been an on-call babysitter and nanny to special needs children for the past 5 years. I am a mother of two boys myself. I have a 9-year-old autistic boy and a baby. I work from home, so I can adjust my schedule as needed.
Andrea can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
CNA
5.0
"She worked very well with son! I breastfeed and thought it was going to be very difficult for him to adjust to someone else. She made me feel at ease knowing I'll be away from him for all those hours :)"
Terell H.
Jennifer B.
Seffner, FL
$20/hr • 20 yrs exp
Wanted: Date Nights, Occasional Days/Nights, One-time Full-time Part-time And 24Hr Nanny Positions
4.9
(18)
Hired by 14 families in your neighborhood
About me: I have been trained in CPR/First Aid. I've nannied, babysat, taught all ages, special needs children, and have experience with baby led weaning and cloth diapers. I enjoy crafts, reading, taking walks, swimming, etc. I am honest, caring, safe, and a non smoker. I have multiple references on here. I also have a Care...
Jennifer can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"I really appreciate having met Jennifer and having her help watch my 1 year old. Jennifer knows a lot about young children and has a lot of experience caring for them. Sometimes she has even brought along books or developmental toys for my little one to borrow for...
Annie K.
Caroline R.
Parrish, FL
$17-21/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hello parents and caregivers! I'm Caroline. I'm 55 years old, and have a passion for little ones! I have multiple years of experience in babysitting, nannying, and caring for persons with special needs. I'd love to fill your families life with fun, creativity, and assistance in daily home life and child care.
Languages: Spanish...
Caroline can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
(17)
I am an Early Childhood Education major with more than 18 years experience, with a speciality area of Children With Special Needs ( Autism, Down Syndrome, Spina Bifida.....). I have been trained to feed children with G tubes. I have 15 +years of providing care for newborns and toddlers. I love fostering long relationships with...
Marie can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Very thoughtful of my children's needs. She is compassionate and understanding."
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, I am a licensed CNA and certified in BLS/CPR. I have experience in adult and child care giving needs. I specialize in memory care. I'm a licensed and insured private caregiver. I am experienced with new born to end of life ages. My clients tend to view me as one of their family members because of my care and thoughtful...
5.0
"Christopher helped me with getting to doctor appointments, shopping and relocating twice. He is upbeat and extremely kind. He has gone above and beyond to ensure my personal safety."
Kevin R.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Halei! I am an older sister to five younger siblings, two of whom were adopted from China and one with special needs. I have taken several babysitting jobs and pet sitting jobs and I have had an amazing time building experiences with various families. I am a recent graduate from the University of Florida and I...
Halei can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Halei was a nanny for my toddler for about 1 year and a few moths and she truly became a part of my family. Halei brings so much energy and love into the home and my toddler absolutely loves and adores her. Halei is punctual, reliable, caring, and takes feedback...
Zohaad H.
Heather W.
Parrish, FL
$15-20/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have worked in the healthcare field for 7 years. I obtained a Home Health Aide Certificate. I have had experience with Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease, diabetes, dementia, traumatic brain injury patients and dystonia. I am working on furthering my education to become a nurse.
5.0
"Heather is a CNA with great experience and always goes the extra mile. She is dependable and truly cares about her patients and their well-being."
Doug D.
Arlene P.
Seffner, FL
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I have raised 2 children of my own and cared for many, ranging from newborn up to 10 years. I am currently raising my 12-year-old granddaughter who has been residing with me since she was 6 months old. I have also assisted raising my other four grandchildren ages 3-12. I love children and love to spoil them. I am willing to...
Arlene can also help with: Travel, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
CNA
5.0
"Arlene goes above and beyond to provide a safe and stable environment for her clients. When she is employed she quickly becomes apart of your family because of the level of car she provides. I have witnessed first hand her nurturing nature and dignified...
Keishianna P.
5.0
(10)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
I am unfortunately currently only available on Wednesdays until Fridays.
Hi my name is ( Anna) I am a born again Christian. I was a teacher for children with special needs. I worked with children for most of my life. I raised 4 of my own children and is a Grandma of 3.
I love working with small children and babies because I find...
Anna can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Anita was amazing! We hired her to help me out at the house with our one year old and then newborn baby once she was born. She was with our family up until our boy was 18 months old and our baby girl was 5 months old. She was the best thing that happened to our...
Tania W.
Stacey B.
Ruskin, FL
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Mature And Experienced Special Needs. Children, Adults And Seniors.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have been in the health field for over 20 years. I have cared for children, adults and seniors. I am seeking full time or part time employment. I am a hard worker, compassionate, organized, experienced with years of knowledge, have an excellent background ground check and CPR certified. I hope you will consider me for a...
5.0
"I worked with Stacey for over a year. I found her to be trustworthy, professional and very caring. I recommend her for employment. "
Karen T.
Cayden P.
Brandon, FL
$15-27/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Cayden P and I am an almost college graduate with a major in criminology from the university of south florida. I am 23 and have been nannying professionally since I was 17, starting with twins with special needs. For the past 2 years I have been a certified nursing assistant, one year being at Tampa General...
Cayden can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
CNA
5.0
"Cayden was terrific with our son. She was responsible and very mature for her age. I had to change her hours at the last minute and she was very understanding and flexible. She is warm, has good energy and our son loved her. We will definitely hire again the next...
Lisa C.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I have over 5 years of experience. I have studied child psychology, worked with special needs kids as well as kids of all other age groups, I can help with Travel and Errands. I'm a very clean and organized person so I promise to make sure your home is left the way I found it or better if requested. I do currently work a day job...
Edessa can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"We absolutely love Edessa! She did great with our 5month old baby and our 6 year old boy who is on the spectrum. She's very patient and kind! We will definitely have her apart of our family for as long as she allows us too!"
Esha W.
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Ratings for Lithia, FL special needs caregivers listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Special Needs Caregivers in Lithia, FL are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 13 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.