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- $20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
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I love kids, and the feeling has seemed mutual for as long as I can remember.
I took my first childcare course at age 11 and babysat regularly from then until I had little ones of my own. Now that my kids are grown, I'd love to help out with yours.
I have long-term experience with infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. I've also...
Gustav H. says "Sherry did an excellent job taking care of our two-year-old at our wedding. She was amazing and can't express how grateful we were for taking such good...
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- $19/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 19 families in your area
Carpooling
travel
craft assistance
swimming supervision
Hello I'm 55I've been happily employed the last 11yrs as a private nanny in Indiana & Florida. Helping family's full time, overnights , & with date nights . I really enjoy doing arts & crafts , games, puzzles , science experiments, cooking , reading, outside activities, as well finding fun things to do/ explore in the community...
Care Member says "Kelley has been amazing- she is the first person outside of our families that we’ve had watch our son and we could not have ended up with anyone better....
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1 year experience
I'd describe my personality as honest, friendly, and responsible
I like caring for people with special needs because I myself am a high functioning autistic so I like to help others feel more comfortable with themselves
I'm looking for a job that I can help some people understand that everyone is different and special in their...
I have worked in the emergency and non emergency medical field. My children as they were growing up, and I volunteered with an equine therapy program for children and young adults with special needs. For almost two years, my 13-year-old daughter and I have been visiting, caring for, and taking on outings, a wonderful woman in a...
I have worked as a substitute teacher and an instructional assistant with many different types of special needs from Pre-K up through middle school. Working with people with special needs is something that I enjoy. I have a child with high functioning autism.
Though I love kids of all ages, the infant stage is my favorite. There is nothing sweeter to me than a baby's coos or the "milk buzz" on their little faces after a feeding.
Fortunately the feeling seems to be mutual; babies and young children take to me. So now that my own children are grown, I've gone back to helping young...
Carpooling
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light cleaning
swimming supervision
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Hi my name is Cat and I love kids and have great working with kids for 10-13 years. I have 13 nieces and nephews so I'm always helping out with them. I also have 8 years of working with kids who have special needs at a school district. I am first aide and CPR certified and I am also a certified nurse assistant.
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
I worked as a substitute teacher with children of varying exceptionalities for many years in Virginia and Florida. I have worked as an instructional assistant in Brevard County for 5 years. I work well and enjoy working with children with special needs.
I do work school hours but have some evenings and weekends open for care.
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- $13/hr
3 years experience
I have CERT. NURES AID experience. Housekeeper and care take for children with and without disabilities . some elder care as well . Basic life support certified. Gramma of 4
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10 years experience·
Hired by 15 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
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!"
Light cleaning
meal prep
I have 6 years of experience in childcare. I just moved to Bremerton a little 2 years ago from Florida to be with my husband who is stationed at the base nearby. I previously worked with a child with cerebral palsy as a night/day nurse doing activities, preparing meals, tidying up the house, and spending quality time together. I...
Li-yun F. says "Kristen was great with our 3 year old and very attentive :) We would definitely love to hire her again and recommend her to anyone. "
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- $20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
travel
craft assistance
swimming supervision
I am a solid and an extremely professional nanny. I have worked for many families over the years so I can provide multiple references. I have 2 sons of my own. I am a proud Air Force wife of 18 years & a volunteer. I specialize in all ages, I am well-versed in special needs & behavioral issues. I have First Aid training, CPR...
Rachel B. says "Jessica is great, her communication is awesome and her love and care for our child was phenomenal. Trustworthy and punctual!!"
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- $15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I believe that it is truly important to know who you are inviting into your home and your child's life. That being said, I am a full-time Nanny now for a family in Melbourne, FL. I have been working for them for little over a year now. You are welcome to meet myself and my family any time. You have access to plenty of references...
Janet I. says "Hope to have her again in the future, great person. Extra activities for the boys who loved the three days with Jessy."
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...
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
I have over 10 years of babysitting experience. I am Safe Sitter certified, a Certified Nurse Assistant and Emergency First Responder. I have worked in pediatrics with children of all ages and have babysitting experience with babies, young children, preteens and children (and adults) with disabilities, both in a care-giving...
Alexandria H. says "Eva is honestly and truly one of the most special humans I have ever met. The way she cares for others is unmatched. Watching her work has brought me...
Carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
Hi. My name is Tracy. I am 53 years old and have raised 2 boys. I worked for Brevard schools as an assistant with special needs students for 15 years and found that is where my passion lies! Prior to that I earned my early childcare and director certification and worked as both director and teacher in a preschool. I am looking...
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...
I'd describe my personality as outgoing, friendly, fun. I enjoy life and I am happy most of the time. Children bring me great joy.
I like working with kids because children need routines and structure. I have raised four children and I have three grandchildren. Children are so eager to learn and explore the world.
I'm looking...
I have worked with children of all ages for the past 35 years. I have extensive skills working with neurodiversity children and adults.
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- $18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
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I'm a retired law enforcement officer of 25 years. I served as a school resource officer for the last 14 years of my career. I've worked with all ages and taught preschool to adults, from Special Needs, traditional to magnet. I'm a certified Rad Kids instructor. I coached soccer, NASP Archery, and taught defensive driving. My...
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60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com
The average post rate is $16.11/hr as of June 2025
The average star rating for rated special needs caregivers is 5.0
Recent special needs caregiver reviews from local parents in Merritt Island, FL
Special Needs Caregivers in Merritt Island, FL are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 25 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers
Sherry L.
Sherry did an excellent job taking care of our two-year-old at our wedding. She was amazing and can't express how grateful we were for...
- Gustav H.
Kelley W.
Kelley has been amazing- she is the first person outside of our families that we’ve had watch our son and we could not have ended up with...
- Care member
Michelle S.
Michelle was great with our kids. Great communication and always punctual. Would hire again!
- Care member
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