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Jessica M.

Special Needs

Melbourne, FL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Hello my name is Jessica. I am a retired Special Education teacher. My certifications include a Bachelor's in Elementary Education, certification in Special Education, CDA certification in Early Childhood Education. On top of this, I have my American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification and American Red Cross...

Bethany F. says "She works really well with my girls and they enjoy having her around :) . They both have special needs and she is always eager to learn what things to...

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Special Education Advocate / Paralegal / Mom

Melbourne, FL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I am a empty nester mom of 3 ASD young adults. Certified Special education advocate / paralegal through University of San Diego School of Law. I am trained but not certified in OT, ABA, CBT, SLP as well as special diets. Happy to help with homework, home school work, planning, organizing, social skills, field trips, cooking,...

Care Member says "Stacey was a lifesaver for us. She worked with our son and tutored him through his entire year in all of his subjects. She was able to help him with his...

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Melbourne, FL

5.0(0)
from
$25/hr
Worked 20 hours a week with a child with Autism Spectrum Disorder on daily living and provision of fun, safe and engaging activities to ensure that their days are happy and fulfilling. Collaborated with parents and other caregiver to organize implementation of word games, reading and school-like activities in each daily session...
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Caregiver

Melbourne, FL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hey there! My name is Ashley and I have been a caregiver for seven years. I have worked with people of all ages, from developmental and intellectual disabilities to caring for the elderly with Alzheimer's and dementia, to most recently, spinal cord injury. I take pride in my upbeat positive and outgoing personality as well as my...

Jose L. says "We hired Ashley last minute , she was good at communicating with us and helping watch or 2 1/2 year old daughter . Our daughter doesn't like many people but...

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Highly Experienced Trained Child Care Provider

Melbourne, FL

3.7(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Very experienced empty nest mom of 3 now young adults w/ASD. Experienced & trained to work w/special needs, medical fragile, special diets, allergies, OT & Speech Therapy, ABA, CBT. Can help w/light cooking & cleaning, grocery shopping, laundry, cleaning, home school, crafts, play games, etc. Decades of experience working as...

Care Member says "Stacey is amazing with children. She cared for my three young boys from the age of infant twins and a two year old older toddler brother. She read to...

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Caring Professional

Melbourne, FL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
20 years experience
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
I'm an experienced and compassionate childcare provider with a passion for helping children learn, grow, and thrive. My 20 years of experience and education in early childhood development have equipped me with the skills and knowledge necessary to provide a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for your child. As a...

Care Member says "Jessica has been a wonderful addition to our home, caring for our child who needs extra patience. She transports, helps with homework and studying,...

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A Little About Me

Melbourne, FL

4.7(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 15 families in your area
Meal prep
craft assistance
Experience with children around different countries. Trustful, honest, hard working and reliable. College degree, CPR trained, clean background check, ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis) knowledge and very experienced with childrem with special needs. COVID vaccinated.

Care Member says "Michelle was great with our kids. Great communication and always punctual. Would hire again!"

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Compassionate & Qualified Nurse & Special Needs Mother

Melbourne, FL

from
$25/hr
4 years experience
As a mother of a 4-year-old with ADHD, ASD & other health issues, I can understand your needs for your loved one. As a nurse, I have 4 years of experience with adolescents as young as 5 years old & as old as 17 years old with mental disorders, seizure disorders, ASD, ADHD & more while working at an Inpatient Psychiatric...
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Special Ed Teacher

Melbourne, FL

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$25/hr
6 years experience
As a prior Special Ed Teacher, I am adept at working with children that have a multitude of challenges. I love children and they love me because I am fun! I also offer tutoring, if needed. CPR certified, Non-smoker, Covid vaccinated. Thank you! Warm Regards, Cathy
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Melbourne, FL

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$15/hr
10 years experience
I enjoy taking care of children with special needs. I have a granddaughter who has cerebral palsy and she is 13-years-old . I know how to administer medication and feeding through G-tube. I enjoy reading to them taking them for walks.
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Loving Mother Of 3 Wonderful Boys

Melbourne, FL

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$13/hr
10 years experience
Hi, my name is Jessica. I am a 34 years old married mom of 3 boys. I have a 12-year-old and 10-year-old twin boys who are all in school fulltime. I have over 20 years experience and I am looking to care for one or two more children to help bring in some extra money since I lost my job at a private school for kids with autism due...
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Melbourne, FL

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$13/hr
I have worked with an elementary aged child who had autism and schizophrenia. I have also worked with a middle school child with autism and social issues. Those are my 2 main experiences with special care, but I have also have a lot of experience babysitting, serving as a waitress, and working in retail and I currently work...
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Patient Care Tech

Melbourne, FL

from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have been in the medical field over 15 years I have worked with from adults to medically needy kids in Foster care I love what I do it's not work to my it's my calling.
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Melbourne, FL

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$16/hr
6 years experience
I love and cherish my clients, and can't wait to work with them The goal is to bring forth the best
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Mental Health/intellectual Disability Specialist

Melbourne, FL

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$16/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Residential supervisor for United Cerebral Palsy /Community living and support services (CLASS) I supported 8 residents & supervised 13 staff.
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Melbourne, FL

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$16/hr
3 years experience
I have previously nannied for a little boy with Autism and Epilepsy for about two years. What I did throughout the day was temperature checks to make sure he didn't have a fever, administrating medicine, cooking lunch, transporting to & from activities, homework help, & overall just making sure he had things to keep him...
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Reliable And Loving Caretaker And Tutor

Melbourne, FL

from
$15/hr
7 years experience
Hello my name is Stella and I am a responsible and loving caregiver. I have my bachelor's degree from the University of Central Florida with a focus of becoming a Speech-Language Pathologist. I have worked myself up to working with many different families who have children with special needs. I have experience tutoring/daycare...
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Melbourne, FL

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$50/hr
Hi! I'm Nikki, a fiber artist from Indialantic. I genuinely love to help others. I have ADHD and feel that I understand other neurodivergents. I'd love to help others on the Spectrum thrive in their daily lives.
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Part Time Caregiver, Over 10 yrs Experience and Loved by Many Children, Also Worked in Pediatrics for 8yrs

Melbourne, FL

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$13/hr
10 years experience
I have a sister who is one year younger than me who has autism and is also handicap and I helped care for her half my life and because of this I worked with special needs children in Hasbro Hospital as a Medical Assistant for 2yrs and I have a special place in my heart for people with special needs. I'm also a mom of two a 10yr...
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Melbourne, FL

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$14/hr
1 year experience
Hi my name is Skylar and I live in Crestview Fl. I have not had direct specific schooling for special needs children but I have professionally worked with kids with disabilities in daycares and in high school. I did the helping hands (buddy program) class where for one period a day I would go hang out with my buddies in the...
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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $18.66/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated special needs caregivers is 4.2

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

Special Needs Caregivers in Melbourne, FL are rated 4.2 out of 5 stars based on 39 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

Jessica M.

She works really well with my girls and they enjoy having her around :) . They both have special needs and she is always eager to learn...

- Bethany F.

Stacey A.

Stacey was a lifesaver for us. She worked with our son and tutored him through his entire year in all of his subjects. She was able to help...

- Care member

Ashley K.

We hired Ashley last minute , she was good at communicating with us and helping watch or 2 1/2 year old daughter . Our daughter doesn't like...

- Jose L.

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