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Melissa S.

Baby Sitter/ Care Giver Available

Rockledge, FL

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
Hello! I hope I can become your new caregiver! I come from a military family so I have had many baby sitting opportunities growing up, and I was often tasked with baby sitting cousins and younger siblings. I am a special needs mom and am happy to assist other special needs families! I live in Rockledge but I am happy to come to...

Silvia N. says "She was the only person that answered my message, for that thank you!"

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Rockledge, FL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
I have 6 years of experience in childcare. I just moved to the Rockledge/Viera area a few months ago from Washington state to be with my husband who is stationed at the base nearby. I previously worked with a child with cerebral palsy as a night/day nurse doing activities, preparing meals, tidying up the house, and spending...

Li-yun F. says "Kristen was great with our 3 year old and very attentive :) We would definitely love to hire her again and recommend her to anyone. "

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Professional Special Needs Worker

Rockledge, FL

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$10/hr
10 years experience
Hi my name is Amy and I live in Rockledge. I have a degree in Social Work. I have worked for 25 years with Children through Seniors with a wide range of Developmental Disabilities. In addition I taught infant/ child and adult CPR and First Aid . I enjoy crafts and outdoor activities. I am caring , patient and flexible with my...
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The Help You Need

Rockledge, FL

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$5/hr
1 year experience
I used to work for a company called Freedom Adult Foster Care Company. While working there I had a couple of clients. One was an autistic gentleman in his early 20's. Another was a woman in a wheelchair with speaking difficulties in her 50's. The last one was a mildly autistic boy at about 8 years old. So I have had many...
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Rockledge, FL

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
I have over 10 years of babysitting experience. I am Safe Sitter certified, a Certified Nurse Assistant and Emergency First Responder. I have worked in pediatrics with children of all ages and have babysitting experience with babies, young children, preteens and children (and adults) with disabilities, both in a care-giving...
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Child Care

Rockledge, FL

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$13/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi, my name is Amy. I have a degree in Social Work and I have taught Infant Child CPR. I have extensive experience with children and babies of all ages and numbers which includes children with special needs. I have worked with a baby from newborn until 2 years old . The position ended when I left the state. Recently , I picked...
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Mom, Caregiver, And Housekeeper

Rockledge, FL

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$18/hr
20 years experience
Carpooling
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I'd describe my personality as honest, caring, and spontaneous. I like working with kids because they are the future. Nothing better than getting to help raise the future generation. To me kids are such a blessing and I love teaching them, supporting them, and showing them love. I'm looking for a job that will be flexible...
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Full Time Fun Loving Nanny

Merritt Island, FL

5.0(1)
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$19/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 19 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
Hello I'm 55I've been happily employed the last 11yrs as a private nanny in Indiana & Florida. Helping family's full time, overnights , & with date nights . I really enjoy doing arts & crafts , games, puzzles , science experiments, cooking , reading, outside activities, as well finding fun things to do/ explore in the community...

Care Member says "Kelley has been amazing- she is the first person outside of our families that we’ve had watch our son and we could not have ended up with anyone better....

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Special Needs Caregiver

Melbourne, FL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I believe that it is truly important to know who you are inviting into your home and your child's life. That being said, I am a full-time Nanny now for a family in Melbourne, FL. I have been working for them for little over a year now. You are welcome to meet myself and my family any time. You have access to plenty of references...

Janet I. says "Hope to have her again in the future, great person. Extra activities for the boys who loved the three days with Jessy."

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A Little About Me

Melbourne, FL

4.7(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 15 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
Experience with children around different countries. Trustful, honest, hard working and reliable. College degree, CPR trained, clean background check, ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis) knowledge and very experienced with childrem with special needs. COVID vaccinated.

Care Member says "Michelle was great with our kids. Great communication and always punctual. Would hire again!"

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Caregiver

Melbourne, FL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hey there! My name is Ashley and I have been a caregiver for seven years. I have worked with people of all ages, from developmental and intellectual disabilities to caring for the elderly with Alzheimer's and dementia, to most recently, spinal cord injury. I take pride in my upbeat positive and outgoing personality as well as my...

Jose L. says "We hired Ashley last minute , she was good at communicating with us and helping watch or 2 1/2 year old daughter . Our daughter doesn't like many people but...

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Cocoa, FL

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
I am one of seven children and the middle child! I have three younger brothers and one nephew so I'm very experienced with younger kids :) I have volunteered and worked hundreds of hours as an employee with special needs kids, of all ages, at a physical therapy horse stable. Lots of patience, understanding and communication is...
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Merritt Island, FL

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$15/hr
6 years experience
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
I worked as a substitute teacher with children of varying exceptionalities for many years in Virginia and Florida. I have worked as an instructional assistant in Brevard County for 5 years. I work well and enjoy working with children with special needs. I do work school hours but have some evenings and weekends open for care.
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Melbourne, FL

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$20/hr
7 years experience
Carpooling
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Julia and I'm a student at Florida State University graduating in 2026! I've been caring for children since 14. I have specific experience with infants, premature twins, special needs children, and tutoring. I graduated Valedictorian from my high school. I have my own reliable transportation, am very quick on my...
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Reliable And Loving Caretaker And Tutor

Melbourne, FL

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$15/hr
7 years experience
Hello my name is Stella and I am a responsible and loving caregiver. I have my bachelor's degree from the University of Central Florida with a focus of becoming a Speech-Language Pathologist. I have worked myself up to working with many different families who have children with special needs. I have experience tutoring/daycare...
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Cocoa, FL

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$20/hr
10 years experience
currently working with children of all ages with autism, helping them build skills through behavioral goals and personalized support. . In addition to my current role, I've worked with respite care agencies supporting individuals with Down syndrome and other developmental disabilities. That work included job coaching, community...
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Cocoa, FL

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$15/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have worked in the Special needs for 3 years. My last patients he was Diagnose Autistic late development and he was totally deaf. I did the training that required from state. I can say that it was the most rewarding job I had ever have.
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Melbourne, FL

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$14/hr
1 year experience
Hi my name is Skylar and I live in Crestview Fl. I have not had direct specific schooling for special needs children but I have professionally worked with kids with disabilities in daycares and in high school. I did the helping hands (buddy program) class where for one period a day I would go hang out with my buddies in the...
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Melbourne, FL

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$16/hr
2 years experience
Carpooling
light cleaning
swimming supervision
Hi! My name is Mariella and I'm passionate about working with kids of all ages. I have several years of experience caring for kids, including volunteering and working at a daycare over multiple summers. Most recently, I worked at a children's photography studio where I had the pleasure of interacting with children of all ages,...
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Part-time Caregiver

Melbourne, FL

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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
Hi, I'm Brianna! Here is a little bit about me! I love children and have worked with them my whole life. I have been a nanny for the past 12 years. I have worked with a variety of ages including newborns, children with special needs, and up to five children at one time. I am excellent with newborns and infants. I was a dance...
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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $13.71/hr as of November 2025

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

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

Special Needs Caregivers in Rockledge, FL are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 11 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

Melissa S.

She was the only person that answered my message, for that thank you!

- Silvia N.

Kirsten P.

Kristen was great with our 3 year old and very attentive :) We would definitely love to hire her again and recommend her to anyone.

- Li-yun F.

Kelley W.

Kelley has been amazing- she is the first person outside of our families that we’ve had watch our son and we could not have ended up with...

- Care member

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