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Janna C.'s Photo

Miami Beach, FL

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
20 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Swimming supervision
With over 20 years of nanny and 30 years of babysitting/daycare experience, I've provided care for children ranging from newborns to 13 years old, including multiples and those with special needs such as Down syndrome and autism spectrum disorders. I have experience with twins and nanny shares among multiple families. Fluent in...

Maria H. says "Our family and especially little son loves Janna. We started working with Janna when our Baby boy was 7 weeks old. I felt without family support alone and...

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Care Giver

Hialeah, FL

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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
Over 20 years of experience caring for kids. Special needs. Housekeeping. Light meal prep. Excellent references available. I speak Spanish, little English. and Italian hola tengo 20 años de experiencia con infantes y niños excelentes referencias, flexibilidad con los horarios y días, es un trabajo que amo me encantaría poder...
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Valentina R.'s Photo

Miami, FL

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$30/hr
3 years experience
Light cleaning
respite care
errands
hospice services
dementia
+ 1 more
Hello, my name is Valentina, it's a pleasure with over 10 years of experience caring for children and people with special needs, one of the things that fulfills my heart the most is helping others especially those who require attention, care, love, and understanding. I would be honored to assist you and support your family...
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Linda S.'s Photo

Hollywood, FL

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
meal prep
From a young age, I've felt drawn to helping children learn and grow. Babysitting throughout my adolescence solidified my passion for childcare. I have a graduate degree and experience caring for children of all ages, including those with special needs. I am patient, creative, and approachable. I enjoy playing outdoor games,...
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Analay B.'s Photo

Miami, FL

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$25/hr
5 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
grocery shopping
craft assistance
travel
Hi! I'm a caring, responsible, and patient caregiver with professional experience as a paraprofessional working with children of all ages, including children with autism and special needs. I've helped with daily routines, personal care, educational activities, games, and keeping children engaged throughout the day. I've also...
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Ariella H.'s Photo

Miami, FL

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$28/hr
2 years experience
Live-in home care
respite care
errands
light cleaning
dementia
+ 1 more
I have been taking care of individuals of all ages. Most recently I worked at mental health company where I worked with individuals who had all sorts of special needs. It was a lot of fun and super special to build rapport with so many amazing humans. I love helping others and am currently in grad school to become a therapist.
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Darlene D.'s Photo

Hialeah, FL

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$25/hr
20 years experience
Carpooling
light cleaning
18 years of experience, I am passionate about fostering children's growth and development. Patient, calm, creative and friendly, I love playing games that enhance children's learning and homework help available. Newborn/infants care, toddler to teens and special needs. Elderly care as well. Easily adapt to individual family...
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Andrea B.'s Photo

Hollywood, FL

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$19/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
grocery shopping
carpooling
+ 1 more
I have been working for families in south Florida more than 10 years. I have experience taking care for special needs kids , help with homework, tutoring , school transportation. Excellent references.
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Amelia S.'s Photo

Miami, FL

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$20/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
Hello! My name is Amelia and I am 19 years old. I started working with children at 15 years old when I first started working at my schools daycare! I also started working at 17 at a gymnastics center that teacher 6 months - 12 years old and have hands on experience with special needs. I love working with children as they are...
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Beatrice N.'s Photo

Miami, FL

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$13/hr
3 years experience
Light cleaning
dementia
personal care
Working with seniors or special needs people is something I consider. I am passionate about helping others because I know for sure that I am a caring person. I have three years of experience and like it. I enjoy talking to seniors, and they teach me a lot about life.
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Jocelyn C.'s Photo

Hialeah, FL

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$22/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Bringing joy to children's lives while supporting families is my passion. For six years, I have cared for children of all ages, from infants to teenagers. I am comfortable caring for up to three children at a time. My approach is patient and friendly, and I always follow the parents' lead when it comes to household rules and...
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Maria C.'s Photo

Miami, FL

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$28/hr
4 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
travel
Professional Experience Elite Kids Academy - Private Preschool Early Childhood Teacher (2016 - Present) - Over 8 years of continuous teaching experience with young children. - Design and implement creative learning activities. - Foster early development in literacy, motor skills, and social interaction. Private Art Teacher -...
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I Am A Nursing Major With Childcare Experience, Strong In Health, Safety, Empathy, And Creativity.

Hollywood, FL

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$20/hr
2 years experience
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
carpooling
travel
As an after-school counselor at a Elementary I: Managed the health and safety of a class of 25+ children Developed educational and recreational activities Handled positive behavior management Conducted individual and group counseling Maintained detailed records Planned special events Managed daily routines Worked with children...
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Sandra C.'s Photo

Hollywood, FL

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$20/hr
3 years experience
Meal prep
Nurturing a child's growth and supporting busy families are my greatest professional passions. With three years of experience, and dealing with children with special needs I provide reliable, calm, and patient care for children ranging from infants to pre-teens. I particularly enjoy leading educational games that make learning...
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Celine M.'s Photo

Miami, FL

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$22/hr
4 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
Hi my name is Celine and im a nanny in the Miami area. I've worked with kids for just over 4 years now and pretty much with kids of all ages including special needs kids. I'm CPR certified and am even in school for behavioural psychology and child development so it's something I'm very passionate about. I think I would be a...
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Connie W.'s Photo

Hallandale, FL

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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Swimming supervision
travel
Greetings! I'm a mature, active Professional Nanny, in the Childcare Industry for over 35+ years! I've worked harmoniously with many families during my extensive career! I work wonderfully well with children of all ages, caring & nurturing newborns, preteen's! Experienced w/twins & limited areas for special needs children. Adept...
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Daisy W.'s Photo

Miami, FL

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$20/hr
4 years experience
Light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
Throughout all of highschool, I have done volunteer work with children mostly ages 3-7. I've volunteered in schools to help with special needs children, and at church groups with the nursery. Seeing kids smile, knowing I could make a positive impact on their life, has always made me happy. I acted as the primary caretaker of my...
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Daisbel D.'s Photo

Hialeah, FL

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
swimming supervision
Hello! My name is Daisbel. I am a compassionate and dependable caregiver with over 10 years of experience working with children, including children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and special needs. I currently work as a Paraprofessional in an ASD classroom with MDCPS and I am also an active Registered Behavior Technician...
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Melanie D.'s Photo

Hialeah, FL

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$17/hr
1 year experience
Meal prep
Hi! My name is Melanie, I'm a 20-year-old college student majoring in Psychology, and I truly enjoy spending time with kids. As the oldest of three siblings, caring for children has always been a natural part of my life. I've also babysat for relatives, which has given me hands-on experience with different ages and...
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Ricky N.'s Photo

Hollywood, FL

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$18/hr
5 years experience
Hello, I wanted to introduce myself. My name is Ricky. I am 28 years old with a passion for working with children. I have many years of experience in working with young children with In the school system as well as special needs. I worked in a private school that specialized school which who me tools to effectively teach...
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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average posted rate is $22.00/hr as of October 2026

  • The average star rating for rated special needs caregivers is 5.0

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