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Meghan F.

Responsible Special Needs Caregiver/ Teacher

Port Orange, FL

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$15/hr
5 years experience
I am 30 years old and am married with three children. 5 years ago I adopted a 3-year-old son with Pervasive Developmental Disorder and ever since I have made myself an expert on special needs. I have studied many types of disabilities. I became a CNA in 2013 and worked in that field for two years. Then I became a job coach for...
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Mackenzie M.

Deltona, FL

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$18/hr
7 years experience
Meal prep
travel
light cleaning
grocery shopping
I started working with kids when I was 11 years old for like volunteering at my church, I started to love it and have a passion for kids! At 13 I got hired by my church for an event child care worker for a couple hours. Parents started asking me for when I was available and if I could watch their kids at their own house for date...
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Shoval M.

Port Orange, FL

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
travel
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
As a childcare provider with a decade of experience, I'm passionate about nurturing children's development and enriching their lives. My calm and friendly demeanor creates a safe and welcoming environment for the little ones in my care. I believe in open and transparent communication with parents, ensuring that they are...

Care Member says "From the moment Shoval joined us, she became part of our family. Our kids adore her and always had a wonderful time in her care. She is incredibly...

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Shoval M.

Shoval

Port Orange, FL

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$22/hr
Hii, my name is Shoval, I am a recent Brooklyn College grad where I received my BA in psychology! I love working with children, I have a lot of experience working with them from my days as a daycare teacher, and babysitting, along with watching over my own niece and nephew since they were born. My nephew has a speech impediment...
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Tiffane P.

I Help Because I Care!

Port Orange, FL

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$16/hr
2 years experience
Hello there! I love caring for those whom need it! I have a compassionate and kind exterior and full love for the job on the inside! I have great skills such as; Time management, organization, and attention to detail. I have certificates in First Aid, Hospice care, HIV/Aids Epilepsy first aid Alzheimer's awareness...
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Crystal D.

Edgewater, FL

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Hi! I've been caregiving for babies/children for about 4 years. Prior to that I was a stay at home mom with my son, he's now in the 6th grade. I also have a daughter attending college. I do have experience with caring for more than one child at a time as well as some special needs experience. I'd love the opportunity to get to...

Lacey S. says "I proudly recommend Crystal who has watched my son for the last year on a full time basis. Crystal had a calm yet reassuring presence about her when we...

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Sarah W.

Loves Kids & Animals!

Port Orange, FL

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hi! I'm looking to help out a family in need of someone to help care for their children, a loved one, and/or pets. I have experience with nannying, babysitting, caregiving for the elderly, and pet sitting various animals all throughout my life so helping out families in whatever ways they need is my calling. I am a very...

Care Member says "Sarah was my care giver for multiple years until she moved to Florida. She was phenomenal in assessing whatever needs I had physical, emotional and...

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Hansbleidy L.

Loving And Caring Baby Sitting, With Fun Activities And Trained For Emergencies

Deltona, FL

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Travel
meal prep
light cleaning
I love working with kids because they are funny, spontaneous, and joyful. I'm looking for a family to serve, that values loving and caring for their children, with order, love, grace and discipline. I started working with kids since 10 years ago, including children with special needs. In my spare time, I like to listen to the...

Care Member says "Hans is a fantastic nanny for both my girls for approximately 2 years. She is responsible, caring, honest, communicative and on-time. She is also open...

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Rebekkah Nicole R.

Sanford, FL

5.0(1)
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$24/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hi! My name is Bekkah! I have 10+ years of experience working with neurotypical kiddos and kids with autism and other special needs diagnoses. I have a nack for helping all types of kids feel comfortable enough to have tons of fun! I promise to make any time with me, a good experience!

Care Member says "Bekkah is absolutely wonderful with our 3 year old and 1 year old boys. My son was just asking if she is coming over the other day, because he loves to...

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Gail W.

Here To Help Because I Care

Sanford, FL

3.7(1)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Hello, From childhood to adulthood I have cared for those with special needs including but not limited to, major heart defects, asthma, diabetes, MD & MS. I have worked in an assisted living facility, and provided in-home care to children and adults with learning, mental, and physical disabilities. My children grew up playing...

Lindsay R. says "Gail has watched my two special needs sons. She was dependable, trustworthy, and very professional. She took very good care of the children and left the...

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Christina F.

Senior Wanting To Help Seniors

Orange City, FL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
errands
hospice services
meal prep
dementia
+ 1 more
Navy veteran whom has spent career in helping others, Started in a Institution for Special Needs, Worked in Detention Center for children, Group homes and assisted living settings for Special Needs, Became a Coordinator For Special Needs, Worked in a County Seniors Facility on Dementia floor. Came to Fla. working in a Seniors...

Robert T. says "Christina is a true blessing our family. She went way above and beyond while caring for my Dad. She was always prompt, polite, and very friendly with a...

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Nina R.

Sanford, FL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
craft assistance
Mother and graduate with a Bachelor's degree in Childhood Education and Visual Arts. As a parent, I have a great passion for working with children and dedicated to helping them develop and learn. I have experience as a para in private schools for children with special needs. My responsibilities included developing IEP goals,...

Annie D. says "Nina has been our nanny for the past year and we would highly recommend her. She has provided excellent care for our 15 month old son. Nina is easygoing...

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Dajee A.

Art Science Math & Love Centered Caregiver

Deltona, FL

5.0(1)
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$32/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
grocery shopping
light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hello there, my name is Dajeé (Dah-zhay), a college graduate and former full-time engineer. I currently own a residential & commercial cleaning and organizing business. Over the past eight-plus years, I've cared for various age ranges, personalities, and special needs (Autism, ADHD, Down Syndrome, and more). I've had varying...

Erin W. says "We hired Dajee as our housekeeper and nanny on certain days and we were pleasantly surprised. Our children love her, and that is not easy with a teenager....

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Rebecca D.

Mims, FL

5.0(1)
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$17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
travel
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hi I love kids. I have 10+ years of babysitting and nanny experience, I love to help out with household chores, I'm also a chef so cooking is one of my favorite things to do and I can work with special diets and restrictions/allergies or just picky eaters. I specialize with children who have special needs and disabilities. Im...

Allison M. says "Becca is so fantastic. She was our nanny for almost 2 years. My two girls absolutely loved her. Becca is eager to tackle any task you put in front of...

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Rebecca D.

Rebecca

Mims, FL

5.0(0)
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$13/hr
8 years experience
I specialize in care for those with disabilities and special needs, I have several family members who have them. Austim, ADD/ADHD, auditory sensory processing dissorder, speech impairments, epilepsy, down syndrome deaf, and blindness are all things I am quite fimillar with. I am patient, flexible, and understanding to the...
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Claudia T.

Special Needs Educator

Orange City, FL

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
I am a passionate tutor/ educator who loves being able to help children reach their full potential. I truthfully believe that with love, patience, and perseverance anything can be possible. In my profession as a teacher, I get to find creative ways to spark curiosity and enhance emotional, social, and academic learning by...

Kelly R. says "Every time Claudia babysits, the kids are so excited to see her. She is experienced, kind, and very dependable. She is also a great communicator, and she...

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Elizabeth C.

Compassionate Special needs caregiver/Home Health Nurse

Mims, FL

5.0(0)
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$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I am a licensed practical nurse with many years experience working in a home setting. My goal is to provide the type of care I would want for myself or my loved one. In addition to caring for medical needs, I am able and more than willing to help with things around the house such as cleaning, cooking, laundry, errands and...
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Gail W.

Hello! I'm Here To Help. Please Tell Me How Can I Assist You?

Sanford, FL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 23 families in your area
Travel
meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hello, my name is Gail! I am a mature adult who has raised four children into respectable adults. I've cared for other people's children and aging parents throughout the years. I've cared for infants, twins, a child with a brain tumor. Also, adults with Alzheimer, strokes and other special needs adults & children. I've worked at...

Care Member says "Gail has been such a wonderful and reliable babysitter for my three young kids! My kids look forward to her visits and my youngest immediately climbs...

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Kandi Y.

Personal Care Assistant / Loving, Mature And Experienced. PART TIME

Deltona, FL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
LPN for 24 years and mother of 6: NSG home and private duty experience . Looking for baby sitting, pet sitting, assisting people with ADLS and shopping and preparing meals with light housekeeping.

Tara K. says "Kandi is the best sitter we have ever hired. She's reliable, flexible and honest, which, sadly, are rare qualities these days. My son loves her so much....

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Anglyn S.

Care Giver

Geneva, FL

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$13/hr
2 years experience
Respite care
light cleaning
meal prep
transportation
hospice services
+ 1 more
I have 20 plus years experience as a caregiver from infants to seniors. I have also worked with special needs children and teens. Total care from meal preparation, light cleaning, caring for them fully. I have a passion for helping people and caring for them. It is definitely where my heart is. God has blessed my life and I hope...
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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $19.57/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 New Smyrna Beach, FL

Special Needs Caregivers in New Smyrna Beach, FL are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 12 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

Shoval M.

From the moment Shoval joined us, she became part of our family. Our kids adore her and always had a wonderful time in her care. She is...

- Care member

Crystal D.

I proudly recommend Crystal who has watched my son for the last year on a full time basis. Crystal had a calm yet reassuring presence about...

- Lacey S.

Sarah W.

Sarah was my care giver for multiple years until she moved to Florida. She was phenomenal in assessing whatever needs I had physical,...

- Care member

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