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Liza I.

Compassionate Special Education Teacher And Nanny, Sitter.....

Port Saint Lucie, FL

5.0(0)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience
I am a very compassionate Nanny and Certified Special Education Teacher. I posses two teaching credentials; A Special Education and Multiple Subject Teaching Credential. I am able to assist with private home schooling, tutoring, reading intervention, fun and educational outings: Trips to the zoo, park, museums and any other fun...
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Maryann P.

Retired RN

Port Saint Lucie, FL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Am retired RN with over 35 years experience. Like to keep busy. Have worked with all ages in nursing home, hospital, private practice, home health

Laura D. says "Maryann was exceptional with our son. He loved her, and we felt so safe with her taking care of our son because of her experience as a retired nurse! She...

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Lourdes G.

Port Saint Lucie, FL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I am a bilingual non smoking licensed CNA with a FDLE/FBI background clearance, I have 20 years. experience working with persons with disabilities, and 12 with seniors. I worked at a school for disabled children as a teachers aid and for several home care agencies in PSL & Stuart. I'm caring, loving, energetic, compassionate and...

Shana P. says "I can not say enough about, Lourdes. Lourdes was hired to help take care of my mom. Lourdes was compassionate, caring, and was very patient with my mom."

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Mireida S.

Caregiver

Port Saint Lucie, FL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience
18 years as COTA retired, want to serve my community by incorporating my years of experience with adults and senior citizens to make their lives easier

Care Member says "She worked very well with my son. She was very dedicated to the care of my son. "

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Peaches W.

Caring And Empathic Professional

Port Saint Lucie, FL

5.0(0)
from
$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
I am reliable caring and loving person I am gentle and love helping people especially those who have special needs. I want to provide with comfort and security of having trustworthy.
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Alison L.

Port Saint Lucie, FL

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
travel
meal prep
craft assistance
Hi, I'm Ali! I've been caring for kids for as long as I can remember and started babysitting when I was 11. From the very beginning I knew working with children was what I was meant to do. I'm originally from Long Island, NY, where I worked at a school that specialized in children with special needs. That experience gave me a...

Jaclyn V. says "Ali is absolutely amazing, and any family would be lucky to have her! She has been with our family for over a year now, starting when our oldest son was 1...

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Barbara P.

Babysitting Is My Specialty

Port Saint Lucie, FL

4.9(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 28 families in your area
Travel
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
+ 1 more
HELLO I'm 68 yrs young, mother of 3 grown children, 2 of which are special needs & ALL have children of their own, which makes me a PROUD Nana! 5 grands 12B 11G 10B 8B &2 B. My specialties, infants, children, pre-teens & teens, elderly/physically impaired. God gave me Xtra patience, since blessing me w/2 of my 3 w/special...

Care Member says "She is absolutely Amazing! We have a 5 year old that Just started Kindergarten. My daughter loves her to pieces, and so do I and my husband! she is...

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Glory M.

Loving And Responsible Person Available Full-Time

Port Saint Lucie, FL

4.4(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 10 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
carpooling
Hello everyone!! My name is Glory. I have a lot of experience with newborns and children of all ages. I have also cared for twins and children with special needs. I will care for your children just like my own. I am responsible, fun, caring and a kind Nanny. I can help with meal preparation, light cleaning and transportation. I...

Dave M. says "I hired glory to help me with my 95-year-old mother she needed help getting up in the morning using the restroom getting cleaned up getting dressed and...

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Edyta N.

Port Saint Lucie, FL

4.9(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Personal care
dementia
light cleaning
meal prep
errands
+ 1 more
Hi my name is Edyth. I have 15 years of experience in a Adult and Senior Care. I do my very best to be dependable, reliable and caring as I can be. I try to evaluate an individuals needs and create a care plan just for them. I can help with shower, dressing, meal preparation, feeding, medication, doctors appointment, light...

Elizabeth L. says "It is my privilege to recommend Edyth to you as a caregiver. Edyth took wonderful care of my mother at home allowing her to stay in her house four...

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Karen B.

Experienced Licensed Practical Nurse/ CNA , Looking For Full-Time Work

Port Saint Lucie, FL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Visiting nurse
home modification
personal care
respite care
hospice services
+ 1 more
Hello, I am an experienced caregiver looking to provide services to seniors, special needs, or children. I have work related experience providing care for all ages and would be happy to assist you or your family member with Personal care, and medication management. I can help with meal preparation , light housekeeping, shopping,...

Karen F. says "Karen is a very experienced, compassionate professional and she takes her job very seriously. She was a pleasure to have in our home during a very...

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Maria A.

Part Time Care

Port Saint Lucie, FL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
dementia
light cleaning
live-in home care
errands
+ 1 more
I love to work with kids and seniors, I'm an HHA, CNA, and I'm certified to work with kids with special needs. I'm bilingual and love pets. I have been working with seniors and kids for more than 10 years.

Elena V. says "Has been very helpful with my needs. She is always willing to assist and does so with care. I am very happy with her care."

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Christina L.

Special Needs Caregiver

Port Saint Lucie, FL

from
$15/hr
10 years experience
Hi my name is Christina and I have two adult children . I reside in Jensen Beach and have a positive compassionate personality ! I understand assisting families with special needs children/adult children requires strength , patience and a genuine interest in helping the individual . I believe I can be of great help to these...
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Monica D.

CNA, Senior Or Child Care And Experience With Special Needs

Port Saint Lucie, FL

from
$15/hr
8 years experience
I am the mother of 4 grown children and am currently a college student. I am a CNA with experience with the elderly and also special needs.
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Donna W.

Childcare Worker-Special Needs

Port Saint Lucie, FL

from
$25/hr
10 years experience
I have over 40 years experience working in Nursing Homes, Hospitals & Rehabilitation. I have worked in a 5 Star Rehabilitation Center for the past 12 years as a Recreation Specialist. I am also a Certified HHA/PCA. I have worked in private homes for the past 35 years. I am very compassionate, reliable with clean background and...
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Barbara P.

Mother Of Grown Special Needs Children

Port Saint Lucie, FL

from
$15/hr
8 years experience
I have been blessed with 2 of my 3 grown children having special needs. They are functioning adults and parents themselves today. I started a non-profit organization for families of special needs children and now just volunteer as an advocate. My personal experience has helped many families through the years.
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Vanessa P.

Special Needs

Port Saint Lucie, FL

from
$21/hr
5 years experience
Hi, My name is Vanessa I am very interested in this position & here to help! Just reach out with what you need, and we can discuss pricing together. I'm dedicated to understanding and supporting families with special needs. My goal is to work collaboratively to find the best solutions for your family member. I believe in the...
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Michaela T.

Special Needs Care Provider

Port Saint Lucie, FL

from
$22/hr
10 years experience
Hi! I am a Registered Nurse. I have experience providing care to individuals from birth throughout adulthood. I do not typically accept occasional assignments.
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Paige B.

Experienced Special Education Teacher

Port Saint Lucie, FL

from
$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hi, my name is Paige I recently just moved to Florida from New Jersey where I was a kindergarten through third grade special education teacher for students with Autism. I've been a teacher for students with special needs for the past eight years and a teachers assistant for five years throughout college. I also worked part time...
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Florence M.

Flexible And Creative

Port Saint Lucie, FL

from
$14/hr
10 years experience
I raised a child with severe autism. I have worked in the ESE dept with the public school system for 18 plus years, with all ages and disabilities. I have worked at a children's shelter for the past 10 months.
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Tamar P.

Port Saint Lucie, FL

from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Hi! I've been in this industry over 15 years. I'm organized, detailed, has a sense of humor.... planner, multitasker so can also be spontaneous. I meet every client on their level and their needs supercedes mine. Thanks!
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  • 74 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $19.66/hr as of November 2025

  • The average star rating for rated special needs caregivers is 4.7

Recent special needs caregiver reviews from local parents in Port Saint Lucie, FL

Special Needs Caregivers in Port Saint Lucie, FL are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 47 reviews of the 74 listed special needs caregivers

Maryann P.

Maryann was exceptional with our son. He loved her, and we felt so safe with her taking care of our son because of her experience as a...

- Laura D.

Lourdes G.

I can not say enough about, Lourdes. Lourdes was hired to help take care of my mom. Lourdes was compassionate, caring, and was very patient...

- Shana P.

Mireida S.

She worked very well with my son. She was very dedicated to the care of my son.

- Care member

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