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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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Kellie M.

Special Needs Teacher/caregiver

Tarpon Springs, FL

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$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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Daquanya H.

Sand And The Seashells

Tarpon Springs, FL

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$20/hr
10 years experience
My name is Da'Quanya & I just moved to Tarpon Springs, FL. I grew up in a loving family household. I consider myself compassionate, joyful, and full of life. I enjoy helping others, willing to take off the load to make life a little bit more easier. Growing up I was raised to do unto others as I would want done to myself. I...
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Maria A.

Tarpon Springs, FL

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
craft assistance
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
Swimming supervision
meal prep
travel
light cleaning
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
Meal prep
travel
light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
+ 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
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
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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Kathy G.

Household Manager/Nanny Mother Of Two Teenage Daughters

Holiday, FL

5.0(1)
from
$13/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
meal prep
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hello. My name is Kathy G. and I have 19+ years of experience working with children from infancy throughout adulthood. I believe that children are our future, and teaching them with love and respect is vital to their development. My goal is to establish an enjoyable and respectful relationship with all members of the family....

Kurt J. says "Our family was lucky to have Kathy help us with our sons in our home for the last 1.5 years or so. She was always on time, stayed late if needed, RELIABLE,...

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Irene P.

Special Needs Experience

New Port Richey, FL

5.0(0)
from
$15/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have an autistic son. He went from nonverbal and aggressive to high functioning. He is 19 now and he has a full time job as a mechanic at Ford. He also had supraventricular tachycardia and a rare blood disorder. I have advocated for and assisted him through numerous procedures and therapies. I'm ready to share my experience...
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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

Tampa, FL

5.0(1)
from
$15/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
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
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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Lindsey G.

Responsible, Patient, Fun Babysitter Looking For Full-Time Job

Holiday, FL

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
Hello! I'm Lindsey. I grew up in Maine and am now enjoying the Florida heat. I earned my Bachelor's in Child Development from the University of Maine in 2012. I am CPR/First Aid certified and am up to date on vaccines. I am a career nanny. I love kids and feel like I can easily connect with them. My job as a nanny is to keep...

Carrie R. says "Lindsey was with us a short time before moving to Florida. She was super busy with my three kids, but she was always respectful and polite. She was very...

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Reyna S.

San Diego High

Tampa, FL

4.9(1)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Live-in home care
respite care
hospice services
personal care
home modification
+ 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
Meal prep
travel
light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
+ 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
Light cleaning
travel
grocery shopping
meal prep
craft assistance
+ 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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Lorraine F.

Oldsmar, FL

3.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 13 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
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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Stephanie F.

Nanny Available

Palm Harbor, FL

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
travel
light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hi, I'm Stephanie! I am 25 years old and have been taking care of children since I was 11. I have experience with children of all ages including newborns and teens. I am currently a preschool teacher looking elsewhere. My experience also ranges from full time nannying, working as a preschool teacher, and running the children's...

Jeffrey H. says "Stephanie was very responsive and on-time. She even agreed to meet us and our baby first as it was our first time hiring a baby sitter. With our 4...

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Lori D.

Loving Mom/Grammy With Lots Of Patients And Compassion...

New Port Richey, FL

5.0(0)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Patient, loving and reliable! I have worked in many fields of nursing from hospice to home-care and I also worked in hospitals with oncology, neurology and ortho patients. I also attended 2 years of RN school but due to unforeseen circumstance I was 4 months shy of completion. I'm a mom of 2 older children and I have 5...
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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $18.75/hr as of November 2025

  • 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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