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Kazmar C.

Masters-level Educator With A Passion To Support Those Who Meed It Most

Ocoee, FL

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$45/hr
9 years experience
I'd describe my personality as jovial, simple, easy going I like caring for people with special needs because I understand the importance of needing support. It takes a village! I'm looking for a job that fits my schedule and is fulfilling I started caring for people with special needs when I realized that the population...
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Chassidy P.

Caregiver

Ocoee, FL

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$14/hr
I would like to gain more experience working with people by helping taking care of their daily needs. I currently have a CNA license and have experience working with autism and quadriplegia.
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Evelyn T.

My Bio

Ocoee, FL

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$25/hr
5 years experience
I am a dedicated, hardworking, and dependable individual with a strong sense of responsibility, loyalty, and patience. As a mother to a 7-year-old with autism, I bring personal, hands-on experience navigating the unique challenges and opportunities of supporting individuals with special needs. This personal journey has deepened...
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Yanique D.

Ocoee, FL

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$20/hr
5 years experience
Hey guys! My name is Yanique and I graduated from The Ohio State University. I moved from Ohio To Davenport. I run track and field as one of my profession and on the other hand I'm passionate about becoming an kindergarten teacher in the nearby future. Some of my greatest strengths are that I'm very energetic and patient. I...
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Mary B.

Loving Mama-Babysitter

Winter Garden, FL

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
meal prep
grocery shopping
travel
light cleaning
Hello Parents, I'm Mary. I have been mom for over 21 years. My son & my daughter are in college. I have my BS in psychology from UCF. (Go Knights!) I took extra elective classes in child development. I was an intern at UCP. I have worked with special needs children in areas of autism, CP, and downs. I worked as a substitute...

Care Member says "Mrs Mary is amazing! We feel like she is apart of our family and took care of our infant son like he was her own. We feel very blessed to have found her...

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Cara F.

Friendly, Reliable And Experienced Caregiver

Orlando, FL

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
Hi there! I have 9+ years of experience in childcare including nannying, daycare, tutoring, and 2 years in ABA as a registered behavior therapist. I currently work full-time as a special needs Care Manager but am available for one-time weekend babysitting jobs in my area.

Theresa W. says "My two kids love Ms. Cara, and they always look forward to the fun times they have with her. She is also very attentive to helping my 6 year old...

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Cassie B.

Full-time Care Giver Available

Winter Garden, FL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
carpooling
meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Cassie, I am 26 years old and I have been in the area for over a year be two in June. I am an experienced babysitter, with 9 years of care giving under my belt. I am comfortable looking after newborns to early teens or special needs. I am looking for a full time job 7am-6 p.m. Monday through Friday I consider...

Makayla J. says "Extremely dependable and trustworthy & most importantly amazing with kids all ages."

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Erika A.

Registered Behavior Technician

Orlando, FL

4.0(1)
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$20/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
carpooling
light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Erika and I am an experienced and passionate babysitter with 3 years of experience taking care of children of all ages. I started out in a child care facility, then transferred to a group home setting working with children with developmental disabilities, im now a registered behavior technician working with...

Care Member says "Erika was very kind and patient with my kiddo. He enjoyed her. She communicated well prior her schedule "

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Elizabeth A.

Altamonte Springs, FL

5.0(1)
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$22/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 9 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
travel
meal prep
Looking for an experienced caregiver? I've undergone the Red Cross Babysitting program, and I love working with kids of all ages. I have experience with multiples, newborns, and special needs. I grew up closely with cousins who have Aspergers. I also have experience babysitting a kid diagnosed with anger management. One of my...

Erica D. says "Elizabeth is wonderful. She took great care of my little one. I can't recommend enough!"

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Kathleen K.

Bring Back The SMILES And Laughter. It's Healing.

Altamonte Springs, FL

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Kathleen here! I am here to spread the word. These words are: There are still good people. The world in which we live can be incredibly unpredictable. So instead, lets focus on certainty. You are here looking for a compassionate, faithful and dedicated person to be present with a loved one. To speak up for your loved one. To...

Dawn R. says "Kathleen was super sweet, we connected right from our first meeting. Kathleen was very responsive and kept in touch during the night we hired her and she...

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Tasha M.

Special Care

Orlando, FL

5.0(0)
from
$15/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I am trained in Emergency Medical procedures including CPR and first aid. For the past two years, I have worked full time with a quadriplegic adult with spinal cord injury. Total, I have 10 years of experience providing quality home care. My work experience includes children and adults with dementia, seizures, Autism, spinal...
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Anjalie H.

Full-Time Caregiver

Winter Garden, FL

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
Hi my name is Anjalie. I am a mother of 4 grown children and a proud grandma of an 11, 4 and 1-year-old. I had a license in-home child care business in California for 5 years then I moved to Florida in 1997 and worked for Hillsborough County School as a teacher's assistant for special needs children. I also worked for Head Start...

Dawn G. says "Anjie watched our son from 6 months old to nearly 4 years old. Our son absolutely loves her and he learned how to garden and plant flowers from her. She...

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Barbara G.

Orlando, FL

5.0(0)
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$13/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Several years of caring experience in nursing homes, through agencies or private cases CPR/First aid references available on request.
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James H.

Altamonte Springs, FL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 55 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
light cleaning
travel
meal prep
Hi, I'm James! I became "babysitter certified" and certified in CPR/First Aid when I was 11 years old, and I have been babysitting ever since. I have cared for children ranging in age from newborn to 18 years old, and up to 7 children at a time of varying ages. I have experience with twins/multiples and varying special needs. I...

Sarah S. says "Best babysitter ever! Would love to hire again!"

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Khadijah R.

I Would Love To Assist Your Family With Care!

Winter Garden, FL

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
5 years experience
Live-in home care
companionship
hospice services
dementia
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Khadijah (I also go by Lavonne. It's a bit easier to pronounce. ) I am trained and experienced in all things homecare. Over the years I've cared for many families elderly and childcare alike. I view each family that I assist as my own. My main goal is to provide a comfortable environment for you. I'm readily...

Care Member says "Khadijah took wonderful care of our 9 month old until she was about 18 months old. We experienced bottle refusal (she was breastfed) and Khadijah was...

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Hannah M.

Orlando, FL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
Hi! My name is Hannah and I have always had a passion for childcare and early development. I just recently moved back home here to Orlando to start college. Previously, I cared for my baby step sister since she was 4 to 10 years old. I have been CPR and First AID certified in the past, just can't afford to renew currently. I...

Care Member says "Hannah is very diligent, responsible, and kind!"

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Kayla F.

Friendly & Fun Musical Nanny, Theme Park/Resort Caregiver, And Pet Sitter!

Orlando, FL

4.9(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 20 families in your area
Light cleaning
travel
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hello! My name is Kayla, and I've been sitting children ages Newborn-12 years for over 10 years, including twins, minor special needs, and large families. I graduated MFA Musical Theater, and I can't wait to share my passion of singing, dancing, and acting with your family! I'm CPR/AED certified, and rated in the top 1% of...

Care Member says "Kayla is amazing! She goes above her expectations, is punctual, and my kids loved her! She even took initiative and made cookies with them, and did...

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Leticia G.

Professional Babysitter

Orlando, FL

5.0(1)
from
$21/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hello dear family! I have over 7 years experience with kids of all ages! I was an assistant teacher at a daycare for one year and I used to take care of kids between 6 months to 3 years old. Currently I work as a nanny and I take care of kids between 3 months to 12 years old. I also have experience with special needs,...

Care Member says "Leticia was fantastic, and my kids truly enjoyed their time with her. My kids felt safe and had so much fun; they often talked about the new stories and...

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Sheila S.

Orlando, FL

5.0(1)
from
$36/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
I worked all my life taking care of disabled or impaired people. I am very professional and patient. I really love what I do.

Care Member says "Sheila is a wonderful caregiver! She is very caring, trustworthy and hardworking. She has done a great job taking care of my special needs daughter "

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Barbara G.

Child Care

Orlando, FL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Travel
carpooling
meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I previously taught high school in the UK before relocating to the US in 2003. since being in the US I have gained several years experience and training in the child care and caring industry. Including a diploma in early childhood education CDA certification in child care, 45 hours children and family training. I have also been...

Care Member says "I am incredibly grateful for Mrs. Barbara coming into our lives. Her consistent reliability brought me such relief knowing my children were taken care...

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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $26.00/hr as of December 2025

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

Special Needs Caregivers in Ocoee, FL are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

Mary B.

Mrs Mary is amazing! We feel like she is apart of our family and took care of our infant son like he was her own. We feel very blessed to...

- Care member

Cara F.

My two kids love Ms. Cara, and they always look forward to the fun times they have with her. She is also very attentive to helping my 6...

- Theresa W.

Cassie B.

Extremely dependable and trustworthy & most importantly amazing with kids all ages.

- Makayla J.

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