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Light cleaning
craft assistance
grocery shopping
Nurturing children comes naturally to me. I'm passionate about fostering their growth and development, and supporting families by providing reliable care. I have one year of experience caring for children ages 0-12+, and I'm comfortable caring for one child at a time.
I'm patient, calm, friendly, and approachable. I follow the...
Grocery shopping
meal prep
carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
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Hi! My name is Jenn and I am retired nurse with over 20 years of experience with infants and children. I am CPR and first aid certified. I have taken care of children as young as newborns through 16 years of age, as well as special needs of all ages. I love puzzles, educational activities, arts and crafts , and all things kid...
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- $25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
grocery shopping
light cleaning
travel
Hi! My name is Leah. I enjoy watching kids of any age, and love the outdoors/crafts to keep the young ones active. I started babysitting at 14 years old and now I'm 30 with a special needs child of my own who is home-schooled and with me full time. I have always had a love for animals and I have a lot of experience with...
Live-in home care
respite care
dementia
hospice services
personal care
I have a certificate in Health Care Administration. I have worked foe ADEC Industries with special needs clients. I have also worked for Home Instead and done Private duty. I have also done live in care taking of Seniors from 1995 to date. I have cared for hospice clients and family as well as dementia clients. I want to do all...
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- $13/hr
5 years experience
Meal prep
transportation
errands
light cleaning
personal care
I have experience taking care of senior family members and in dealing with chronic conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure, and cancer.
I had the opportunity to take care of both of my parents during their time of illness. I had the experience of learning and care for my mom for more than five years in her battles...
Light cleaning
respite care
dementia
errands
meal prep
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I will care for your older and/or special needs loved one with the love and respect they deserve. I have worked in home health with the elderly and in day programs with developmentally and intellectually delayed adults.
I enjoy doing crafts with them and going on outings to their favorite places, and of course providing...
Hospice services
meal prep
dementia
errands
light cleaning
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Compassionate and dependable caregiver with over three years of hands-on experience in the healthcare field. Skilled in providing quality care across a variety of settings, including nursing homes, rehabilitation facilities, and private homes. Experienced in supporting both older adults and individuals with special needs, with a...
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- $14/hr
Meal prep
errands
light cleaning
I'm not certified but I had worked with the cerebral palsy company caring for adults with special needs.
I have also took care of both of my parents till the end and also my mother in law for 5 years while receiving cancer treatments.
I understand the difficult times families go through when they have no extra time with work,...
Meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
I am a very reliable dependable person. I have children of my own. My youngest is a special needs child. I have no issue cleaning, cooking doing laundry or anything that I can do to help the parent after a long day of work while watching after their child.
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- $25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
travel
I put my heart into everything that I do. I'm wise, respectful, and very dependable. I always provide nothing but the best care possible. From the start of high school I was a teachers aide. I dedicated my time each morning before school mentoring children who had failed the FCAT. After high school, I moved on to doing special...
Mary M. says "Heather is a responsible young adult, with much compassion and empathy for others."
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
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Nurturing children's growth and development is a true passion of mine. My 10 years of experience caring for children of all ages, from infants to teenagers, has equipped me with the skills to provide a safe and stimulating environment. I hold a graduate degree and maintain current First Aid Training and CPR Training. I'm...
Care Member says "Sarah has followed our family to 3 different states. She treats our three girls like her own and we absolutely love her; she is an extension of our...
Hospice services
meal prep
errands
home modification
light cleaning
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With a decade dedicated to enriching the lives of adults and seniors, I'm a Licensed Practicing Nurse committed to providing compassionate and comprehensive care. My passion stems from a genuine desire to support well-being and independence, shaped by positive experiences in previous care roles. I offer services such as...
Hello, my name is Jessica I am a mom of three beautiful kids. 2 girls & 1 handsome boy. I love working with kids. As of right now, I am working with special needs kids. I have 2 years of experience. I used to work in customer service, but I discovered that I truly loved working with kids and ever since then I have been in this...
I enjoy being a caregiver and have patience with any age. I have worked in nursing homes and in private homes assisting those in need. I provided total care for bathing, feeding (by mouth or tube), preparing meals for special diets, mobility like walker, wheelchair, and Hoyer lifter to or from.
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- $18/hr
My name is Jessica, and I am a Lead Teacher in a special education school with over three years of experience working with children with special needs. I truly love what I do and feel passionate about helping my students grow both academically and emotionally. I work closely with them on important foundational skills, such as...
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- $20/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
I am a mature, non smoker kindhearted and English speaking nanny with over 10 years experience. I am a responsible, reliable, punctual, conscientious and trustworthy person. I have a proven track record of developing rapport, and relationships with children and families. I am competent to look after children of all ages,...
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- $20/hr
10 years experience
I put my heart into everything that I do. I'm wise, respectful, and very dependable. I provide the best care possible. From past experience, I have taken care of children with special needs (O. D. D., Autism, Bi-Polar Disorder, Schizophrenia, Depression, Anxiety, and A. D. D./A. D. H. D.). I have also taken care of children in...
Errands
light cleaning
companionship
dementia
hospice services
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I am a compassionate, courteous, prompt and dependable individual. I have worked in various fields of the medical field for 15+ years. I am experienced with senior care and all it entails. I have worked with Alzheimer's and dementia patient's as well as Parkinson's . I am experienced with showering, mobility issues, taking to...
Care Member says "Janice was amazing! My mother needed 24x7 care while I went on a business trip. Stay overnight? Yes. Light cooking? Of course. Drive my mom to a doctor...
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- $15/hr
I was a special education teacher for 35 years in Massachusetts. I've worked with a wide range of disabilities, from severe to moderate disabilities and of all ages.
As time as a caregiver for 20 plus years I have been in alot of scenarios. Hospital, nursing homes, assisted livings, and homecare. As being trained at a vocational school we trained with all age groups with all different types of disabilities. I am located in Summerfield Florida. Married with no kids. My schedule is very...
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60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com
The average post rate is $18.08/hr as of May 2026
The average star rating for rated special needs caregivers is 5.0
Recent special needs caregiver reviews from local parents in Ocala, FL
Special Needs Caregivers in Ocala, FL are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 11 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers
Heather V.
Heather is a responsible young adult, with much compassion and empathy for others.
- Mary M.
Sarah G.
Sarah has followed our family to 3 different states. She treats our three girls like her own and we absolutely love her; she is an extension...
- Care member
Janice D.
Janice was amazing! My mother needed 24x7 care while I went on a business trip. Stay overnight? Yes. Light cooking? Of course. Drive my mom...
- Care member
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