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Sanibel, FL

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$25/hr
5 years experience
Hi! I'm Jamie, a former elementary school teacher with a degree in Early Childhood Education and five years of classroom experience. I have experience working with children with exceptionalities and developmental needs, including adapting activities and instruction to meet individual abilities and goals. I'm patient,...
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Cape Coral, FL

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Greetings! I naturally enjoy outdoor activities, animals, and going to the gym. My friends would describe me as reliable, passionate, and animated. I've always wanted to help others so I graduated from FIU with a B. S. in Recreation Therapy and Sports Management. For a year I worked with the Geriatric population, where I was...

Elena D. says "Kelsey has been great with my teen daughter with significant and multiple special needs. My daughter loved her and was always happy in her presence. She is...

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Caregiver For People With Special Needs

Cape Coral, FL

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I am a retired Respiratory Therapist, in my 60's, a Neonatal/Pediatric Specialist. I have a child with Down syndrome and autism, I've worked with people with special needs since I volunteered in grade school. I have cared for people with cerebral palsy, down syndrome, autism, (aside from my own 14yr old child) and a variety of...

Vera S. says "Mary was WONDERFUL for my son with needs. She was always prepared for the time spent with him. I would hire Mary again if I ever need her services. She was...

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Senior Care Provider/End Of Life In Home Care Specialist

Fort Myers Beach, FL

5.0(0)
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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have my associates degree in Human services. I am a certified home health aide. I have worked with the elderly for over 20 years. I am a compassionate, friendly out going person. I have excellent credentials. I have a spotless driving record and you can check my background on care. com My schedule can vary upon job. I am also...
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Experienced And Compassionate Caregiver

Cape Coral, FL

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Hello! I'm a dedicated and loving caregiver with over 15 years of experience in providing exceptional care to individuals of all ages. My background as a certified medical assistant, specializing in ophthalmology, equips me with a unique set of skills to offer comprehensive and compassionate support to those in need. As a mother...

Dawn S. says "I am a blind person in a wheelchair. I was on vacation in Florida and hired Miriam to assist me in the hotel and around the resort. She is kind,...

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Nancy H.'s Photo

Fort Myers Beach, FL

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$14/hr
1 year experience
Mobility assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
errands
transportation
Caring for my father during his final year profoundly shaped my perspective. I learned so much about the needs of seniors and found the experience incredibly rewarding. Now, I'm eager to use that understanding to support other families. I'm patient, calm, compassionate, and detail-oriented. I prioritize building trust and...
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Nurse For 23 Years

Cape Coral, FL

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$16/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
swimming supervision
Mom of 6 children who are all in school, nurse for 23 years, special needs Mom Reliable eager to help your loved ones with their needs Love to cook, clean, chat
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Fun And Kind Babysitter

Cape Coral, FL

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$18/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
Nurturing a child's development is my true passion, and I have spent the last six years dedicated to making a positive impact on young lives. My experience includes working with children of all ages, from infants to pre-teens, and providing specialized care for children with special needs. I am patient, calm, and bring a...
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I Am A Retired Special Needs Teacher

Cape Coral, FL

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Hello everyone and thank you for checking out my profile! I worked with special needs students for over 20 yrs in Florida. I offer caring services for those who need special care.
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Proud To Be A Sitter

Cape Coral, FL

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$24/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
I come from a family of 16 kids, myself included. So babysitting comes naturally to me. I mostly have medically fragile siblings. So special needs children will not be a problem. My siblings range from like six months to 16 years old so I'm very flexible with who I work with. I have no known allergies to animals so that's a...
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Brianna P.'s Photo

Cape Coral, FL

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$16/hr
I am ready to work with you and help you with your needs! I love getting to know people and I am available daily for your house hold or personal needs! can work something out and move forward with a great plan! I look forward to meeting you !
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Diana B.'s Photo

Cape Coral, FL

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$13/hr
Hi. My name is Diana and I love to work with special needs people I have experience with a kid with autism and also delay speech. I love to Learn new things! Thank you so much !!
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Paige G.'s Photo

Fort Myers, FL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
carpooling
travel
Hello! My name is Paige! I am 26 and am currently a full-time nanny. I have experience in health care working in a hospital with CPR and First Aid skills, as well as working with special needs children. Specifically autism, developmental delays, speech delays, nonverbal, and physical delays. My schedule is changing and I am now...

Matt And Marina R. says "Paige is fantastic! She worked with us consistently this year and was amazing with my 3 kids. One has medical issues and another has behavioral...

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Caregiver For Children/Elderly Or Special Needs Available!

Fort Myers, FL

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
5 years experience
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
I have experience working in the child care setting teaching preschool and also working in younger classrooms as well, before I obtained my bachelors degree in education. Currently I am a stay at home mother of three who is looking to help out other parents with child care as needed, from my home! My children are younger and...

Shelley C. says "Amanda is a dedicated mother of 3. She is fun and shows patience and love with children. She creates a language rich environment and is good at fostering...

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Daniela C.'s Photo

Cape Coral, FL

4.0(0)
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$13/hr
6 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
grocery shopping
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
I was an Au pair for over 5 years in Boston MA but also in Hannibal Mo caring children from newborn to 12 years old and taking care with special needs. My work consisted of getting up early to prepare breakfast, take them to school, in the afternoons after school pick them up, snacks and take them to all extra activities they...
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Caregiver

Fort Myers, FL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
I have over 15 years experience, CPR, AED and First Aide certified. Licensed/Certified CNA, and I am insured. I take the initiative whenever necessary, enabling me to do the job well without supervision and deal effectively with unexpected emergencies. I am detail-oriented, and follow instructions. I am a caring, compassionate...

Mary V. says "Angela has been wonderful with our special needs daughter. She is caring and compassionate and extremely dependable. She's a real gem!"

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Shannon G.'s Photo

Cape Coral, FL

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
Hello, My name is Shannon. A little bit about myself, I am 24 years old and I just recently moved down south from Connecticut. I have over 10 years experience working with kids from babysitting to nieces and nephews! I was going to school for nursing but found my passion in life working with special needs kids. I am going back...
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Ellen Z.'s Photo

Cape Coral, FL

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$18/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
errands
transportation
I am a certified special education teacher that has worked with both children and adults with all different types of disabilities and special needs. I've worked along side of individuals that are mobile and those that are in wheelchairs helping to provide them with transportation services, medication management, bathing &...
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Annabelle B.'s Photo

Cape Coral, FL

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$20/hr
5 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
grocery shopping
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Annabelle, I'm 20 years old, and I've been babysitting since I was 15. I've also worked as a substitute teacher for the past two years, giving me experience with children from infants and toddlers to elementary and middle school ages, including children with special needs. I have my AA degree and am currently...
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Brianna S.'s Photo

Fort Myers, FL

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$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
grocery shopping
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
I have 15 years of experience, throughout daycare centers, my mother's at home daycare, and babysitting gigs since I was 12 years old. I am open to helping with dishes, laundry, organization, cleaning, food preparation, running errands, carpooling! Children are my passion! My mother has owned an at home daycare since we moved to...
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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average posted rate is $25.00/hr as of September 2026

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Special Needs Caregivers in Sanibel, FL are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

Kelsey D.

Kelsey has been great with my teen daughter with significant and multiple special needs. My daughter loved her and was always happy in her...

- Elena D.

Mary S.

Mary was WONDERFUL for my son with needs. She was always prepared for the time spent with him. I would hire Mary again if I ever need her...

- Vera S.

Miriam T.

I am a blind person in a wheelchair. I was on vacation in Florida and hired Miriam to assist me in the hotel and around the resort. She is...

- Dawn S.

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