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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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Marla M.

Need Personal Care Keeping Families Together. Do You Have An Injury And Need Assistance?

Saint Petersburg, FL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience
I am Marla, a mother of two adult daughters, married, and a grandmother of one adorable little girl. I have held a Gold Seal for Quality of Care from the Department of Children and Families and held State and Local background search for 18 years. I have served children and adults privately and through Protective Services....

Tyler J. says "Marla is both caring and helpful. From the first meeting with her, she put me at ease by keeping the conversation comfortable, allowing me to share deeper...

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Betty E.

Saint Petersburg, FL

5.0(0)
from
$15/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
My name is Betty. I'm a non-smoker certified CNA, HHA, TLC hands-on care provider. I have 10 years of senior care specializing in Alzheimer's/Dementia/Stroke/Parkinson's disease and the medically disabled. I've worked in nursing home, hospital, and hospice and done private care. I've cared for many patients, and I treat everyone...
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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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Alexia W.

Childcare

Saint Petersburg, FL

5.0(1)
from
$13/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
I have 6 years childcare experience ranging from infants to 7-year-olds. As an added specialty, I have also worked with children with special needs. I am responsible, fun, and love children. I can work around your schedule and make this a positive experience for your child.

Meredith Z. says "Alexia is very responsible and engaging. She babysat and tutored my son for 5 years. I couldn't have gotten through without her. She is organized and...

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Ashley B.

Caregiver Who Will Work With You

Saint Petersburg, FL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
I have been caring for children for about 20years and I absolutely love it. I have watched kids from newborn to 17 years old. Also, from 1 child at a time to 6 all with special needs. I have performed activities such as playing with them, helping with homework, feeding them , diaper changes and many others. I am a mother of 3...

Deborah C. says "My son loves Ashley. She is very sweet and dependable and will work with you as much as she can. I will be having her watch my newborn as well as soon as...

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Camille L.

Part-Time Or Full-Time Nanny, Babysitter, Or Housekeeper

Saint Petersburg, FL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
12 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
carpooling
+ 1 more
I have about a decade of experience nannying several families with multiple children between the ages of infancy to 15 years old. I have experience with special needs children and premature infants. I also had the privilege of teaching for a Waldorf preschool in California. I love organizing, cleaning as I go, and try my best to...

Care Member says "Camille provides amazing childcare for our two children, one of whom has significant special needs. She facilitated fun activities and engagement for...

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Ana Maria A.

Ideal Sitter

Saint Petersburg, FL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
15 years experience
I am Critical Care Registered nurse with 2 sons of my own looking to help any family in need. I am comfortable with children of any age as well as with special needs. I am comfortable administering medications as ordered if necessary. ACLS certified.

Care Member says "She’s the absolute best! Professional all around."

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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
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 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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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
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 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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Kendall K.

Saint Petersburg, FL

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
8 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
Currently a college student looking for jobs nannying! Whether you need something weekly, or just someone for occasional date nights, I'm more than happy to help! I love kids and have years of experience nannying, babysitting, house sitting and pet sitting. I can babysit for kids of all ages including infants and I have...

Care Member says "Kendall has been picking up our daughter (13) from school 1-2x per week and taking her to after school activities for over a year. She has a delightful...

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Pamela G.

Saint Petersburg, FL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
carpooling
I'm a positive, energetic and caring mother of one, and a grandmother to one grandson. I've spent most of my career in the corporate arena; however, due to my love of children, I have volunteered and cared for children, from infants to teenagers, for over 40 + years. With the birth of my grandson 10 years ago, I decided to...

Care Member says "Pam has been a Godsend to us since the moment she started with us and is now part of our extended family! She has a way with kids that you can tell she...

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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
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
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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Tathiana B.

20Years + Experience Working With Angels

Saint Petersburg, FL

5.0(0)
from
$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
I have tons of experience working with babies and children of all ages. Believe it or not, I have nannied for triplets, twins, single children, and children with special needs. I have two children of my own, a 24-year-old and an 18-year-old! I can provide excellent references as well as a clean background. I am available to hire...
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Marla M.

Entire Family Care...Keeping Families Together.

Saint Petersburg, FL

4.9(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
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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Robin D.

Full Or Part-Time Child Care Provider

Saint Petersburg, FL

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
I have 60 clock hours with Department of Children and Families. I worked at a Montessori private school with 1-6-year-olds and then a preschool in Seminole for 2 years. I have been a nanny for over 7 years for newborns through teens and children with special needs. I love taking the children outdoors, on walks, reading with...

Lauren C. says "Robin nannied a newborn and a very busy toddler together for me on a full time basis and was great with my boys."

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Grace G.

Saint Petersburg, FL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
(I am a full time college student and currently studying abroad until the end of January, if you're looking for someone for that time, please let me know!) I have 10 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...

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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Laura B.

Active Nursing Student Caregiver

Saint Petersburg, FL

5.0(1)
from
$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 18 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
Currently work in nursing home healthcare and assisted living/ hospice settings. I have over 10 years experience in pediatric special needs care. Also, have AED life support, first aide, and CPR certification. All immunizations up to date including Covid vaccine. Specialize in caring for special needs, infants and newborns. Love...

Care Member says "Laura has been amazing and so incredibly helpful. My baby has a GTube and she is very familiar with caring and cleaning the site. She goes beyond just...

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Marla M.

Child Care

Saint Petersburg, FL

4.9(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience
Visiting nurse
respite care
personal care
live-in home care
dementia
Hello I am Marla, a mother of two adult daughters, married, and a grandmother of an adorable littler girl. I have held a Gold Seal for Quality of Care from the Department of Children and Families I, served CHILDREN, ADULTS, and their FAMILIES privately and through Protective Services and held State and Local background search...

Margaret C. says "Marla Is a meticulous house cleaner I have been very happy with the work that she does I can leave and come back and my house is spotless. I...

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Ana A.

Special Need Provider

Saint Petersburg, FL

from
$15/hr
8 years experience
Hi I live in Calabasas and if u need some help ! I am here to help you, have CPR and first Aid, I have references upon request!
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  • 94 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $19.02/hr as of December 2025

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

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

Special Needs Caregivers in Saint Petersburg, FL are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 65 reviews of the 94 listed special needs caregivers

Marla M.

Marla is both caring and helpful. From the first meeting with her, she put me at ease by keeping the conversation comfortable, allowing me...

- Tyler J.

Suzanne S.

Sue's qualifications meet and exceed any requirements you may be looking for. From companionship to hoyer-lift transfers, you WILL BE in...

- Jason H.

Alexia W.

Alexia is very responsible and engaging. She babysat and tutored my son for 5 years. I couldn't have gotten through without her. She is...

- Meredith Z.

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