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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Ocoee, FL
The average rate is $17/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 3 years
Special needs caregivers in Ocoee, FL
Kayla F.
Orlando, FL
$10-15/hr • 10 yrs exp
Friendly Fun Musical Nanny, Theme Park/Resort Caregiver, And Petsitter!
4.8
(52)
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Hello!
My name is Kayla, and I've been sitting children ages 2 months-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...
5.0
"Kayla was great with my 4 kids! We were in town for the week and I needed a few days to work. She gladly took my 4 kids to crayola experience for the day and on the other day she took them to the resort pool...
Reviewed by Tina J.
5.0
(2)
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Hello! Thank you for viewing my profile, my name is Jessica and I'm a Jesus lover through and through. I currently attend a school of ministry fulltime and am available all day Friday and Saturday, as well as some week nights. Having 5 siblings I am extremely family oriented and love kids of all ages. My youngest sibling is...
5.0
"Jessica was super friendly, arrived early, and most importantly was great with our kids!!! The kids really liked her. She also cleaned up after their dinner. Would definitely hire her again!"
Reviewed by Maria G.
5.0
(1)
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Howdy, I'm Samantha G.!
I am an Occupational Therapy student at the University of Florida, but studied Exercise Physiology at Florida State (Go 'Noles!)
I have 3 years of experience working with adults with physical and speech disabilities (but am skilled working with a variety of diagnoses across the lifespan)! I am working...
5.0
"Sam has been a blessing to our family providing caregiving services for my 73yo mother who is a stroke survivor. She is proactive, smart, patient and overall kind. She is always eager to help in any way with a...
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Brittney P.
Orlando, FL
$19-30/hr • 4 yrs exp
3.0
(1)
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Hi there.
Im ready to assist & be a care taker for your loved one. I'm always ready to learn anything, & Happy to help. Feel free to contact me with any questions. Adhd, level 1 autism, cerebral palsy & Epilepsy is where I'm mainly experienced in. Thank you for your time.
3.0
"Day 1 started out promising. Missed a shift on day 2. Asked to have someone cover her second weekend. No showed her third weekend. It was a split shift, so it was demanding, but she didn't handle the situation...
Reviewed by Maria S.
Kamila S.
Orlando, FL
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Responsible, fun Loving Nanny/Babysitter With Over 15 Years Experience Looking For Full/part Time
5.0
(14)
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I am a mature, organized, reliable, clean and fun-loving person who is able to quickly create genuine
bonds with children. I have a warm, nurturing personality and an abundance of experience looking after newborns to teenagers, including special needs children. I've completed a course as a Newborn Care Specialist. I worked in a...
5.0
"Kamila was absolutely wonderful with our 2 boys, ages 6 and 2! They had a great time with her!"
Reviewed by Tessa M.
4.8
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I am Ludmilla. I have 22 years of experience as a babysitter. My first nanny job in the United States was as an Au Pair in NY when I was 22 , and my love and passion for kids made me choose this as my career. I will provide excellent care in a fun, challenging, creative environment, treating your child with kindness and respect....
5.0
"Lu is the best!!! My twins love her, and me and my husband had the opportunity to know the great person that she is."
Reviewed by Renata L.
Kizzy R.
Orlando, FL
$37/hr • 10 yrs exp
I Have A Lot Of Certifications Respites,Companions,PCA,lifeskills,BehavoralAssistant
5.0
(3)
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I ve assist with Down syndrome, Cancer, Autistic schizophrenic depression, I love helping and taking care of your love ones
5.0
"Warm and kind, Kizzy came at a very difficult time to help me out with bathing, laundry and good company. She's wonderful!"
Reviewed by Meredith E.
5.0
(2)
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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...
5.0
"Extremely dependable and trustworthy & most importantly amazing with kids all ages."
Reviewed by Makayla J.
5.0
(3)
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I am 27 years old and I have a lot of experience with children. I have obtained a Bachelor's in General and Special Education with a concentration in Psychology. I have worked as a Lead and Assistant Provider at Tutor Time Learning Center for over 3 years. I have had experience with infants-12 years old. I was also a nanny for 4...
Stephanie S.
Winter Garden, FL
$18-29/hr • 10 yrs exp
Part Time Sitter With Over 10 Years of Experience
5.0
(1)
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I have a deep love and passion for children that started at an early age. In High School, I became a part time nanny for a family of 6. I have continued my love for teaching children throughout the years. I have worked for both Bon Secours and MCV Hospitals as a lead infant/toddler teacher. While working, I also was a part time...
5.0
"She has a fabulous way with children and my daughter absolutely loves her!"
Reviewed by Trecy J.
5.0
(1)
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Hi there!
Kemmarie here. I am a 27-year-old with a passion for children and their development.
I have experience working with all backgrounds & children that have special needs (ASD, CP, ADHD) ranging from the ages between 2 - 15 years of age.
I also have infant care experience.
I believe that it is imperative to keep...
5.0
(1)
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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...
5.0
(6)
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If you need an experienced caregiver, I'm you're girl! 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.
For the last 3 years, I worked for a family adventure cruise in Panama City Fl.
I grew up closely with cousins who...
5.0
"Elizabeth was wonderful with our 15-month old son (and our German Shepherd)! She showed up on time, asked all the right questions and made us feel incredibly comfortable leaving our son for the first time with...
Reviewed by Brittany M.
5.0
(3)
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Hello Parents,
I'm Mary. I have been mom for over 20 years. My son is in college & my daughter is in high school.
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...
5.0
"Mary is currently babysitting our 18 month old toddler a few days a week. She is simply wonderful! She is dependable, loving, fun, and interactive. It is obvious she loves caring for children! We feel very...
Reviewed by Gabby B.
Marilynn H.
Orlando, FL
$12-15/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
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Parent of one with 10 plus years of working with children ages 0 months to preteen. I know how hard it can be trying to manage life in general let alone your own kids. I'm here to provide a little relief.
Currently working in a licensed childcare center as a VPK teacher. I hold an National CDA (child development associate),...
5.0
"Marilynn was great! She has babysat my toddler son and infant daughter a few times. I love that she comes with activities for the kids, so she really gets involved! She would send updates and pics without me...
Reviewed by Chelsea W.
5.0
(1)
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I have worked with children with special needs my entire life. I have a younger sister who has significant disabilities. She is non-verbal and is not potty-trained. I have always taken care of her. She is a big part of my life, and I understand the stress that finding a babysitter can have on a family. I want to help other...
3.7
(3)
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Hey everyone! I have been baby sitting children of friends and family members since I was about 10 years old. I am experienced baby sitting children from new born stages up to teenagers. I love to get the kids outside and playing, or if weather does not allow, inside playing with toys and arts and crafts... anything productive....
5.0
"I had a wonderful experience with Courtney! She is caring, sweet and a friendly person. I would highly recommend her to others. "
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4.0
(2)
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I am the second oldest of five children so I love noise and fun! I am currently working full time while working towards my goal of being a dental hygienist. I love the outdoors, both listening to and playing music, cooking and baking, reading, and being with my friends and family. I have three years of childcare experience with...
5.0
"Kendall is super sweet and amazing with our kids. She has a kind heart and we would definitely hire her over and over! We have 3 boys that are sometimes rambunctious and she kept them entertained without...
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5.0
(1)
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Hello, my name is Neidy (like lady with an "N")
I am a currently hired for the Orange County School system as a Speech Language Pathologist Assistant.
I am looking for a job for the month of July until the new school year starts again for Orange County in August.
I am bilingual (English & Spanish, American Sign Language is in...
5.0
"Neidy is wonderful! We first hired her to assist with providing remote learning and tutoring services for our 3 elementary-aged sons. After remote learning ended, our sons enjoyed having her around so much that...
Reviewed by Shonna C.
3.0
(2)
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I have been in the babysitting/nanny world for many years. I was a part-time nanny for a family with three children, and I often traveled on vacation with them. I have experience with special needs children because my sister has cognitive disabilities. This past summer I was a camp counselor, and every week I had about eight...
5.0
"Kaila is a very caring young lady. She is so good with kids, especially those with disabilities. She is not afraid and willing to do what is needed. I would highly recommend Kaila and can not wait till I use...
Reviewed by Taimie H.
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Ocoee, FL
Kayla F.
5.0
Kayla was great with my 4 kids! We were in town for the week and I needed a few days to work. She gladly took my 4 kids to crayola experience for the day and on the other day she took them to the resort pool and we even extended our time with her so my husband and I could get away for a date night...
- Tina J.
Jessica J.
5.0
Jessica was absolutely amazing. She arrive ahead of schedule and took time to meet and get to know our kids before we left for the evening. Both of our kids had nothing but great things to say about her and how they cannot wait for her to come back for another visit. She even cleaned up after they...
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Samantha G.
5.0
Sam has been a blessing to our family providing caregiving services for my 73yo mother who is a stroke survivor. She is proactive, smart, patient and overall kind. She is always eager to help in any way with a huge smile on her face. Sam has become a treasured part of our family.
- Care member
Brittney P.
3.0
Day 1 started out promising. Missed a shift on day 2. Asked to have someone cover her second weekend. No showed her third weekend. It was a split shift, so it was demanding, but she didn't handle the situation appropriately. When she was here, she did a good job.
- Maria S.
Kamila S.
5.0
Kamila is an incredibly attentive, patient, and thoughtful caregiver. She provided exceptional care to my two sons (almost 2 and almost 5) for several days when schools closed due to Hurricane Ian and work-life was very challenging. I was immediately comforted by her attention to detail, excellent...
- Amanda M.
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Ratings for Ocoee, FL special needs caregivers listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Special Needs Caregivers in Ocoee, FL are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 31 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.