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Dee R.

Evening Or Weekends Babysitter

Tampa, FL

5.0(1)
from
$13/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
I have over 10 years experience with children ages 0 to 16 I also have worked with special need children as well. I am a VPK teacher at a private preschool during the day. I have my CDA in early childhood. I also have my CPR, first aid. Also have my fingerprints and background check through my school. I have no problem providing...

Lee F. says "She watched or 4 preteen boys and I had no worries. She knows how to handle kids."

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Andreia C.

Trustworthy, Loving Nanny/Brandenton/Sarasota Area!

Bradenton, FL

4.8(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
light cleaning
My name is Andreia. I have over 30 years of experience as Career Nanny. I went to college for Physical Education back in Brazil, and took some Child Development College classes at PBSC in South Florida more recently. I also have a background in teaching swimming for children. I pursued many babysitter and nanny positions here in...

Carolina B. says "Andreia is a wonderful Nanny. She is very responsible, patient, and a caring person. She is very easy to work with and has always a very positive...

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Nadine E.

Fun-loveing Caregiver New To Tampa

Saint Petersburg, FL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Carpooling
travel
craft assistance
swimming supervision
Hello! I'm Nadine, I am from Staten Island, New York, but recently moved to Tampa, and I love it. I am a high school graduate, and am looking forward to studying early childhood education. I have been babysitting since the age of 9 for my cousins, and by the age of 12 I was babysitting for families and caring for my newborn...

Cassie R. says "Nadine is amazing with our four year old son. He loves being with her and she takes great care of him! "

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Cheyney C.

Experienced Teacher Available For Evening And Weekend Care

Saint Petersburg, FL

5.0(0)
from
$13/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Carpooling
light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
In 2013, I graduated with a degree in Special Education and began teaching right away. I obtained a masters degree in behavior analysis in 2021 and currently, I work for a grant funded project providing services to students with disabilities in rural areas. My experience working with the special needs population is not just now...
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Lauren C.

Experienced Home Health Care Provider

Bradenton, FL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Dementia
respite care
visiting physician
home modification
personal care
My first passion in life is caring for people of all ages - from newborn to those in their nineties.... I just love people. I believe everyone deserves a loving and nurturing environment in which to grow, thrive, and have the best quality of life possible. I have run daycare for children with special needs, worked as a Youth and...

Jeri S. says "I feel very fortunate to have hired Lauren as my senior care provider. Lauren is an absolutely excellent care giver. She is so dependable, honest,...

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Halei B.

Fun Babysitter/Nanny

Brandon, FL

5.0(1)
from
$16/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hello, my name is Halei! I am an older sister to five younger siblings, two of whom were adopted from China and one with special needs. I have taken several babysitting jobs and pet sitting jobs and I have had an amazing time building experiences with various families. I am a recent graduate from the University of Florida and I...

Brandon K. says "Halei has been nothing short of incredible for us. We have two young boys and she has been basically another member of the family as she's watched them....

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Tammy B.

CNA (UR/PCT) Medical Assistant

Bradenton, FL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Dementia
personal care
respite care
home modification
live-in home care
Hello, up until recently I was working for Day Kimball Hospital. I have worked here for the past 17 years until Oct 2014. I worked in several different departments including the intensive care unit, Emergency Room, Med/Surg, Birthing Center, Oncology, Neurology, and was also a Constant Attendant. My family has just recently...

Karen A. says "Tammy was awesome! I needed someone on very, very short notice and she came to the rescue...I would not hesitate to recommend Tammy to another family for...

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Marla M.

Entire Family Care...Keeping Families Together.

Saint Petersburg, FL

4.9(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
travel
craft assistance
swimming supervision
I am Marla, a mother of two adult daughters, married, and energetic grandmother of a precious baby girl. I have held a Gold Seal for Quality of Care from the Department of Children and Families and held high standing State and Local background search for 18 years ran by Department of Children and Families. I have served children...

April A. says "She is very experienced with all services! She is excellent at her job! She will do great with any service you need her for! She has years of experience...

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Megan P.

Responsible And Caring Nanny

Bradenton, FL

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
meal prep
swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
+ 1 more
With over 10 years of childcare under my belt, my experience includes time as an in-home nanny for different families, and working in and managing both summer camps and after-school programs. I have cared for special needs children, twins, and groups! After taking a brief hiatus to pursue my dream of becoming a Sommelier, I am...

Rebekah G. says "Megan has been wonderful with our toddler. She is always on time even a bit early. We trust her to take our daughter to the park and playgroups and she...

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Malea L.

Saint Petersburg, FL

5.0(0)
from
$17/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Hey all! I am 23 and registered nurse at SMH. I have a lot of experience working with children, I've helped out at elementary schools since I was a child myself and have experience with special need kiddos. I love kids and enjoy doing this as well as nursing!
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Grace G.

Saint Petersburg, FL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
(I just finished school and will be available after the 21st of January full time!) I have 12 years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Grocery Shopping. I am the oldest of 3 kids and have been babysitting them since I was 9 years old. I have also spent about 5 years babysitting a family near by regularly with...

Angela K. says "Grace watched my children at our hotel on St. Pete Beach. She taught them fun pool games and kept them fed and entertained at the playground and game...

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Suzanne S.

Saint Petersburg, FL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
A little about my experience.. Most recently I had the pleasure of taking care of a young woman with ALS. Before that, I worked for a wonderful older gentleman that was a quadriplegic. He had a tracheostomy and was fully dependent on a ventilator. I worked for him until his unfortunate recent passing. Before him, I was the...

Jason H. says "Sue's qualifications meet and exceed any requirements you may be looking for. From companionship to hoyer-lift transfers, you WILL BE in great care. I was...

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Cheyney C.

Special Education Teacher/School Liaison

Saint Petersburg, FL

3.0(0)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
In 2016, I moved to Charlotte County from Fort Myers where I had spent the last 6 years, going to school and teaching. I am a certified special education teacher, and spent the last three years working in classrooms with students with multiple complex special needs and medical needs. My class included several students with...
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Alyssa H.

Babysitter / Nanny!

Parrish, FL

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
I have been babysitting for 5 years! In between babysitting, I also was a kids swim instructor for ages 3-12. I am First Aid and CPR Certified and I have cared for kids as young as 2 months to as old as 10 years old. I am great with any pets and have a reliable car. I also have experience with special needs! I am currently...

Lyla P. says "Alyssa is a wonderful caregiver for my two kids. I would come home to the house being cleaner than i left it with my kids always having smiles on their...

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Heather W.

Parrish, FL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
I have worked in the healthcare field for 7 years. I obtained a Home Health Aide Certificate. I have had experience with Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease, diabetes, dementia, traumatic brain injury patients and dystonia. I am working on furthering my education to become a nurse.

Doug D. says "Heather is a CNA with great experience and always goes the extra mile. She is dependable and truly cares about her patients and their well-being."

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Teresa B.

Professional Nanny

Ellenton, FL

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
meal prep
swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I have a lifetime of experience working with children in a wide variety of positions from a Preschool gymnastics program director, Special Needs paraeducator in both preschool and middle school classes, in home daycare owner and a personal nanny/house manager.

Care Member says "Excellent nanny and great teacher for the little ones. Extremely reliable. "

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April S.

Special Caregiving

Riverview, FL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Companionship
light cleaning
live-in home care
errands
hospice services
+ 1 more
Hello, I am a PT personal assistant for a small company and I am looking for PT work as a care giver or housekeeper, mainly during school hours. Some evenings could be worked in if day time hours aren't convenient. I've had numerous years of care giving experience throughout my experience with my own grandparents when they lived...

Nick H. says "We hired April to care for my father, who had moved to Florida and was living with us. We needed someone dependable, self-sufficient, kind, patient, and...

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Ann C.

Bradenton, FL

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
meal prep
grocery shopping
light cleaning
Hi, my name is Ann. I currently live in Lakewood Ranch and I am looking for someone who needs part time help. My responsibilities include child care, taking care of pets, some tutoring, cleaning and house keeping, organizing, and running errands. I have cared for children with special needs, ranging from ages 3 to 10 years old....

Kim P. says "Ann has watched our son on multiple occasions. She is always on time. She was very thoughtful and marked a weekend that we needed a sitter in her calendar...

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Karrie D.

Bradenton, FL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
light cleaning
meal prep
I have 8 years of experience working with children professionally and many more experiences with children in informal settings. I am a certified teacher, and I have been working as a paraprofessional in Manatee County elementary schools for over 8 years working with students with special needs. I have been a foster parent for...

Meredith G. says "She watches my son 2 nights a week. Is always on time. Very reliable. Feeds him healthy meals, and does fun stuff with him. We absolutely love her."

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Lauren C.

Behavior Specialist I/Youth And Family Counselor I

Bradenton, FL

5.0(0)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience
My first passion in life is caring for people of all ages - from newborn to those in their nineties.... I just love people. I believe everyone deserves a loving and nurturing environment in which to grow, thrive, and have the best quality of life possible. I have run daycare for children with special needs, worked as a Youth and...
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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average posted rate is $18.00/hr as of July 2026

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

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

Special Needs Caregivers in Ruskin, FL are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 2 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

Dee R.

She watched or 4 preteen boys and I had no worries. She knows how to handle kids.

- Lee F.

Andreia C.

Andreia is a wonderful Nanny. She is very responsible, patient, and a caring person. She is very easy to work with and has always a very...

- Carolina B.

Nadine E.

Nadine is amazing with our four year old son. He loves being with her and she takes great care of him!

- Cassie R.

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