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Have experience working with autistic children. I love to help children learn and grow in thought and spirit. I have a flexible nature and know the best way to teach is through love and kindness.
Nick H. says "Sarah is just incredible! She has an intuitive nature and always knows whats going on with the children. She was very adaptable and exceeded any expectation...
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10 years experience·
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My brother is on the spectrum, he is mostly non-speaking and has high support needs. We are always working on functional communication and life skills. I studied speech and language disorders in college and I'm working to go back for my masters in speech language pathology. I'm a full-time nanny during the week and a sitter for...
Sheri S. says "Natalya was awesome! She answered our ad right away. She really helped us out several times during our stay. She did crafts with our daughter & brought...
Iv been told my whole life that I'm a natural caregiver. After 20 years in corporate banking I decided to stay home and take care of my mother and mother-in-law in their finals years. This experience proved to me that I'm at my best when caring for others. I've worked in nursing homes and have done home health for an agency but...
Reliable, empathetic, service-focused nursing professional with excellent patient care. Superb organizational skills, detail orientated, a certified nursing assistant since 2007. Compassionate and technically skilled in attending to patients in diverse healthcare settings. BLS and CPR certified. All certifications are current,...
Care Member says "Lisa is caring, smart ,responsible, has common sense, always on time, great personality and takes her job seriously and very efficient at what she...
Craft assistance
meal prep
carpooling
travel
Hello,
My name is Destinee! I'm looking forward to working with a loving, caring family just as much as I am. I have great experience with kids from infants to 4 years old helping alongside my grandmother (former foster parent) for 9+ years. I was even a nanny for a 3-year-old child with special needs. Lastly, I LOVE animals, so...
Jasmyne K. says "Genuinely amazing. I wish I was able to keep her. With me out of work i was no longer able to afford it. My children loved her so much and miss seeing...
Light cleaning
meal prep
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
travel
Nurturing children and witnessing their milestones brings me immense joy. For the past six years, I've dedicated myself to providing attentive and engaging care to children, and I'm eager to bring my experience to your family. I am patient, friendly, and comfortable enforcing household rules to maintain a safe and structured...
Jill L. says "Sheri has been watching our 2.5 year old and 3 month old since the oldest was 3 months old herself. She has been been with us through multiple life events...
Dementia
light cleaning
errands
companionship
home modification
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I have 10 years of experience. I can help with Transportation Services. I have experience with Parkinson and Dementia. Excellent interpersonal skills, including customer service, patience, empathy and compassion.
Effective communication skills, including active listening, speaking and reading comprehension.
Good collaboration...
Linda K. says "Yenisley is absolutely wonderful. She lovingly cared for my Mother and supported my Father for almost 2 years until my Mother passed. She is so...
Dementia
light cleaning
errands
companionship
home modification
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Ive been told my whole life that I'm a natural caregiver. After 20 years in corporate banking I decided to stay home and take care of my mother and mother-in-law in their finals years. This experience proved to me that I'm at my best when caring for others.
I've worked in nursing homes and have done home health for an agency...
Diane W. says "Sheri was a Godsend to our family. We are out of town and our dad was in hospital. Sheri went to be with him to offer companionship and advocate for him....
Dementia
meal prep
errands
companionship
hospice services
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Hello! My name is Lisa, and I'm a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) with 18 years of experience providing personalized, in-home care to seniors and individuals with special needs. I'm passionate about creating a safe, comfortable, supportive environment where clients feel valued and respected.
What I offer:
• Assistance with...
Leah R. says "Lisa has been a gift. She is able to handle all of mom’s appointments. No easy task since she has dementia and is often paranoid. Plus I live over 1000...
Dementia
meal prep
errands
companionship
hospice services
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When I began providing Home Health Care 23 years ago I was a companion for an elderly gentleman for several years, we had a long lasting friendship. I was able to provide him with companionship, outings, meal preparation, light house cleaning, organizing his household schedule including staff, company, dinner parties, and appts....
James S. says "We love Jen!!!!! My mother just adores her. I honestly don't know what we would do without her. She is so patient and compassionate. Jen is a godsend."
Errands
transportation
meal prep
companionship
mobility assistance
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I have a lifetime of experiencing caring for children and adults. I currently provide babysitting as well as light care to several special needs seniors. Additionally, I'm a life coach, a birth doula & a massage therapist. Many of these skills translate well to working with seniors.
I really enjoy finding ways to make their...
Deborah J. says "Angelique is both compassionate and competent. I was so happy to have her with me on the day of my surgery. She ensured she understood all of the...
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Hi my name is Robin I have over 30 years experience with special needs a retired realtor of 33 years I have been blessed to work with many physician families and all professional families and I am looking for a part-time position with my next loving family and I'm extremely caring and warm and I give 100% of myself to everyone...
Hi! My name is Jessica and I am a kind, compassionate one on one aide and tutor obtaining my masters in Special Education. My passion for working with children with special needs began during my experience volunteering abroad at an orphanage in Antigua, Guatemala. I then decided to pursue my career and became a full time aide in...
Hello, My name is LeeAnne. I have over 13 years of experience working with children and adults with all varying exceptionalities. My experience encompasses physical limitations, cognitive, sensory integration disorder, Autism Spectrum disorder, failure to thrive and much more. I have worked large groups and one on one. I am...
Hi! I'm Valerie: former elementary school teacher, writer, artist, and creative caregiver. I enjoy empowering others to thrive, especially people who need specialized care.
I was a nanny for a child with special needs for 2 years while in college. Then I taught a huge variety of subjects: elementary school in Florida,...
I have just moved from Costa Rica where I did volunteer work, including elder care, and ran programs for children, teens, families, people of all ages on the autism spectrum. My background is in family counseling. I am now looking for part-time work either live-in or live-out where I can continue to educate, bring joy, and be of...
Hello! My name is Laura and I am a 23-year-old college graduate. I studied Behavioral healthcare with a concentration in Applied Behavior Analysis, and have had experience taking care and working with both children and young adults with autism. In addition, I also have had 7 years of child care experience being a camp counselor,...
Hello. My name is Lisa. I went to school to be a Licensed Practical Nurse after High School. I worked in a Nursing Home for years and then a Pediatrics office which I enjoyed very much. I took care of many sick/special needs children. Administered medications and injections, breathing treatments and worked along side with...
I have been working with children with special needs for over 15 years. I have been in education and taking care of children for over 20 years. I have enjoyed my time working with kids and love watching them grow and help make changes in their lives.
Soy Una Persona Tolerante Divertida A Pesar De Ser Adulta Me Siento Bien Para Muchas Cosas
Sarasota, FL
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- $13/hr
3 years experience
I'd describe my personality as agradable responsable y feliz
I like caring for people with special needs because
I'm looking for a job that pueda estar ayudando a otro eso me agrada
I started caring for people with special needs when
In my spare time, I like to yo hago delivery y taxi me gusta estar en contacto con otras...
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60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com
The average post rate is $20.16/hr as of May 2026
The average star rating for rated special needs caregivers is 5.0
Recent special needs caregiver reviews from local parents in Sarasota, FL
Special Needs Caregivers in Sarasota, FL are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 31 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers
Sarah H.
Sarah is just incredible! She has an intuitive nature and always knows whats going on with the children. She was very adaptable and exceeded...
- Nick H.
Natalya C.
Natalya was awesome! She answered our ad right away. She really helped us out several times during our stay. She did crafts with our...
- Sheri S.
Lisa G.
Lisa is caring, smart ,responsible, has common sense, always on time, great personality and takes her job seriously and very efficient at...
- Care member
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