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Rhonda K.

Caregiving, Errands, Pet Care, Home/property Care

Tarpon Springs, FL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience
I have 7 years of experience with 4 different home health agencies and have also done work privately. I am CPR certified and have completed many healthcare courses. I have managed a large medical practice for many years. I have also privately cared for pets & homes, run errands, cleaned properties, and managed commercial real...

Care Member says "Rhonda is a wonderful caregiver; she is friendly, caring, and extremely dedicated to each and every one of her patients. She takes very good care of my...

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Kerrie F.

Special needs

Tarpon Springs, FL

from
$17/hr
5 years experience
I would love to car your special person in your life as my own. I have a CPR/First-aid certification.
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Kellie M.

Special Needs Teacher/caregiver

Tarpon Springs, FL

from
$20/hr
10 years experience
I am a college educated mother of 4, former elementary special education and middle school teacher, tutor and caregiver. I have a lot of love and experience to give.
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Karen F.

Full And Part Time Caregiver

Tarpon Springs, FL

from
$20/hr
10 years experience
I have over 10 years experience working with children and adults of all ages. I have provided educational and social services in a variety of settings ranging from the classroom to the community. I enjoy seeing the students experience new things and strive to reach their highest potential.
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Maria A.

Tarpon Springs, FL

from
$15/hr
10 years experience
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
carpooling
I have 4 years of experience running my own daycare. I have also 17 years supervising and helping care for special needs clients. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Carpooling. I have experience with teaching and training but I also am pretty good at cooking and cleaning. I have helped take care of my own grandchildren who...
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Mackenzie C.

High School Special Needs Teacher

New Port Richey, FL

5.0(0)
from
$17/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
High school special needs teacher with 6 years of experience. Teaching students with significant disabilities on alternative curriculum, behavioral monitoring, and positive reinforcement.
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Holly P.

Learning Through Creativity And Curiosity

Tampa, FL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
9 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
travel
craft assistance
Ever since my very first job at 15 as an After School Tutor I have spent my life caring for, teaching, and helping others. My career includes time spent as an Assistant Ballet Instructor, an Exhibit Educator at The Florida Aquarium, a Lead Teacher in PreK-4 and PreK-3 classrooms, and a Nanny for children ages 6 months to 5...

Katie S. says "Holly is fabulous and my kids LOVE her-- I need to learn some of the songs and crafts she does. She is well trained and formally educated. I felt...

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Desiree W.

Experienced Nanny

Palm Harbor, FL

4.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
travel
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I'm fully vaccinated! I have over 20 years of experience taking care of and educating children and adults. I have extensive experience with special needs children.

Anastasia B. says "Desi worked for me as a mother's helper for about 2.5 months. Her strong points were cleaning, cooking and being silly with my toddler. She loves...

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Judith C.

Dunedin, FL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
Experienced mom, grandma, cook, not your typical grandma. Excellent references. Taken care of all age children. Patient, loving, firm, professional, english speaking, kind woman who raised 3 exceptional human beings. Grandma to 5 sweeties. Cared for my Mom until she passed 8years ago. Excellent cook and organized helper/...

S D. says "Judy is such a delight to be around, and she is an amazing cook too! Our house was always happiest with her help. Dependable and trustworthy."

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Kimberly Y.

Special Needs

Safety Harbor, FL

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have had several years experience working with developmental and physical handicaps. I was an occupational therapist for 32 years and then after retiring from the military I attended medical school and became a Doctor of Osteopath Eldercare specialist in 2015. I came back to Dayton Ohio in May 2016 to care for a family member...

Mimi V. says "There are no words, truly, to express the kindness and aptitude that Kim possesses. However, I will do my best. I hired Kim for a very special task: to...

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Maryann A.

Special Needs

New Port Richey, FL

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
15 years experience
New Parent/Baby Doula Newborn Sleep Doula Med Tech HHA End of Life Doula for People and Pets (Alzheimer's, Dementia/Diabetes/Hospice) * Aging and Disabled VA Provider * APD Florida Train (Special Needs) * Medicare/Medicaid Med Waiver Provider * APD Disability Canine Training Provider * Literacy Tutor Volunteer for...

Megan H. says "Maryann helped my family with pet care and babysitting. My son was around 4 at the time and loved her very much. She's amazing and always had fun projects...

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Daren S.

Baby Sitter For The Masses!!

Holiday, FL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
travel
carpooling
I have been able to handle five children under eight. I have a special needs niece with Retts. I have experience and remain calm under pressure. I have CPR and basic first aid training. I am a member of CERT - Civilian Emergency Response Team. I know your child will be safe and have fun while you are away. Thanks Daren

Dawn Z. says "Daren is first class! He's punctual, professional, friendly, and funny. Hire him with confidence!"

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Reyna S.

San Diego High

Tampa, FL

4.9(1)
from
$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Hospice services
home modification
respite care
live-in home care
personal care
+ 1 more
I have over 20 yrs. of experience as a healthcare provider. CNA, CPR, and first aid certified. My specialty is in geriatrics, but I've also cared for children with special needs in a hospital setting. Throughout the years I have acquired a vast amount of knowledge and experience in my field. My best asset is the compassionate...

Sally W. says "Reyna is a very professional, reliable and thorough caregiver- probably the best we have encountered using this site. We felt comfortable knowing that she...

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Irene P.

New Port Richey, FL

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
travel
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I have raised 5 children, 4 gifted girls and one special needs boy. My son had a cardiac condition, a blood disorder, and he was diagnosed with autism when he was 3 years old. By then he had been poked and prodded a million times and he was non-verbal and, thus, very frustrated and angry. It was quite the struggle, but he is now...

Robert G. says "Irene has been amazing, she's insightful, caring, creative and our children absolutely have a great time with her. She has also been very constructive...

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Shannel P.

Odessa, FL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
travel
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Shannel and I have over 20 years of experience taking care of children. I have 3 amazing kids of my own ages 23, 20 and 13 and I've worked for multiple families as a nanny. Most recently I helped run a co-op private school for children with special needs. I have always believed in nurturing special talents...

Melanie G. says "This is a difficult review to write. There are so many wonderful things to say about Shannel that picking out just a few attributes is tough. Simply...

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Ashlyn T.

Dunedin, FL

3.5(1)
from
$5/hr
5 years experience
I am currently in my first year of nursing school in a hospital. I previously attended a university majoring in early childhood education with a minor in special education. I have been babysitting for 5 years now and have watched children between the ages of 1 and 10. The first child I babysat had Down's syndrome and was 6 years...

Douglas Starr S. says "This was a service for a special needs teenager. Ashlyn was intuitive and my daughter liked her. The true compliment."

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Lorraine F.

Oldsmar, FL

3.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 13 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
carpooling
I am a 66-year-old mother of two grown daughters and five grandchildren. I have been taking care of my grandchildren for the past 17 years. Now that the last one is going to school, I miss being a caregiver and being around little ones. I am energetic and fun-loving. I enjoy taking walks, going to the park and playing games. I...

Haley S. says "Ms Lorraine currently cares for my teen daughters in the mornings. She handles all of the transportation to the bus stop and school. My younger daughter...

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Maryann A.

Currently Pediatric Neurologist Psychiatrist EEG Tech Asst.

New Port Richey, FL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
15 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
travel
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I love caring from pregnancy and beyond including APD (Special Needs) Florida Provider for Med Waiver, VA, and Aging & Disabled of all 3 bay area county Providers. Non Smoker, Vaccinated and Pet Friendly. Literacy Tutor Volunteer for Hillsborough County Library. Doula/HHA/Med Tech Retired CNA

Care Member says "Maryann is the best caregiver I have ever used. She understands what a child’s needs are and works well with parents so that everyone is on the same...

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Lorraine F.

Oldsmar, FL

5.0(0)
from
$13/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello, my name is Lorraine. I have a great deal of experience working with ASD and administering Insulin using a Diabetic Insulin Machine. I enjoy helping people in need. I look forward to assisting you or your loved one.
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Judy R.

Licensed Practical Nurse Special Needs Or Otherwise -Pediatric

New Port Richey, FL

5.0(1)
from
$32/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have been a Licensed Practical Nurse for almost 40 Years. We have recently moved to Trinity I have the past 15 plus years have done pediatric home care and have taken the child to school full time days where I maintained all aspects of her care including medically and educationally. My experience includes GT tubes- mickey...

Elizabeth B. says "Amazing find!! Perfect fit for my family."

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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $18.40/hr as of April 2026

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

Recent special needs caregiver reviews from local parents in Tarpon Springs, FL

Special Needs Caregivers in Tarpon Springs, FL are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

Rhonda K.

Rhonda is a wonderful caregiver; she is friendly, caring, and extremely dedicated to each and every one of her patients. She takes very good...

- Care member

Holly P.

Holly is fabulous and my kids LOVE her-- I need to learn some of the songs and crafts she does. She is well trained and formally educated. I...

- Katie S.

Desiree W.

Desi worked for me as a mother's helper for about 2.5 months. Her strong points were cleaning, cooking and being silly with my toddler. She...

- Anastasia B.

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