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Renee B.

Care Giver

Lady Lake, FL

5.0(0)
from
$25/hr
8 years experience
Carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
I have many years experience caring for children with and without special needs. Iam very responsible and reliable. I have great references!
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Melody L.

Apopka, FL

5.0(0)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello, I am Melody and I'm a natural born care provider. I am outgoing, friendly, dependable, honest, super patient and come with over 20 years of hands on experience. I am a trained home health aid and my goal is to provide a safe place where your loved one can thrive and be cared for. I can prepare food, provide...
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Kathy A.

Senior Care Or Special Care

Groveland, FL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
+ 1 more
Hello! I am a certified care provider with compassionate & caring experience with children & seniors. Also, health, wellness & nutrition specialist, home organizer, & have special-needs experience, My glowing recent, local references speak for themselves. I am highly qualified, creative, patient & secure with children, seniors &...

Jennifer W. says "Kathy is a mature, dependable and responsible, loving and caring woman. I highly recommend her for any position. You will not be disappointed."

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Wendy M.

Compassionate Caregiver/Companion

Clermont, FL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
6 years experience
Companionship
mobility assistance
personal care
Hi, my name is Wendy, but I go by my middle name, Shaye. I have over seven years of experience supporting adults with special needs in leading independent, fulfilling lives. I provide compassionate assistance in the home, including cooking, cleaning, personal care, and medication reminders, as well as accompany individuals to...

Care Member says "I really enjoyed my time with Shaye, but unfortunately, we are losing her outstanding care due to our family changes. Shaye has been remarkably...

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Gloria I.

Part-Time Nanny Available

Ocoee, FL

5.0(1)
from
$13/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
My name is Gloria, I'm a grad student in being a midwife and have experience with being a Nanny the past three years. I have 8+ years of experience babysitting and nannying children ranging from one year to teens. My past job was for a family of two girls. I am creative, flexible, and love to be active, have some experience with...

Care Member says "Gloria is compassionate, kind and strong. A great sitter to my three kids. "

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Ashley S.

Apopka, FL

5.0(0)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have been a certified nursing assistant since 2008 I have worked with special needs since 2006. I also have a special needs child. I have two brothers that have disabilities. Working in DD waiver homes. Capable to do meds transferring any physical care needed. I have my certified nursing assistant medication Tech and one Tech...
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Tricia A.

Experienced Registered Nurse With BSN

Clermont, FL

5.0(1)
from
$34/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
I am a Respiratory Therapist as well as a Registered Nurse. My professional background of 20+ years includes: Emergency Room and Critical Care Nursing. I also have experience with both newborn, pediatric, and adult patient care populations. I have also worked as a Home Health Care Nurse and in Physician Offices. I hold high...

Theresa F. says "Tricia was a great help for my seriously ill son and his two young children. She also met with me several times to share her expertise in the medical...

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Bianca P.

Heart Ablaze

Leesburg, FL

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
10 years experience
I have 18 years of experience as a professional caregiver in the field of: nursing homes, home health, group homes, hospitals, behavior technician children/adults, elderly and individuals with developmental and physical disabilities. I can help your family member with my excellent communication skills in greeting my clients,...

Christina L. says "Bianca is a very caring and loving person. She enjoys helping others and making sure all of their needs are met. Bianca is very friendly and outgoing....

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Wendy M.

Fun & Attentive Nanny With Special Needs Experience

Clermont, FL

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
Hi, my name is Wendy, but I go by my middle name, Shaye! As a mom to a wonderful 19-year-old son, I know firsthand how important it is to find a caregiver who is nurturing, patient, and engaging. My experience in caregiving includes working with children of all abilities, as well as providing companionship to special needs...

Tember B. says "Wendy (goes by Shaye) takes care of my 4 year old daughter with special needs and 2 year old son weekly. She is professional and caring. My kids look...

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Jill D.

Lady Lake, FL

5.0(1)
from
$21/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Dementia
meal prep
errands
hospice services
respite care
+ 1 more
I have worked in field of elderly care and special needs for 18 years professionally. I am extremely reliable and I pride myself on accountability. I am huge fan of open communication and trust... Please reach out for a meet and greet to see if I would be great asset to your family's needs...

Carolyn B. says "Jill is a treasure. Under extremely difficult circumstances caring for my mom who has advanced dementia Jill never lost her composure or sense of duty....

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Barbara G.

Child Care

Orlando, FL

5.0(1)
from
$32/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
I previously taught high school in the UK before relocating to the US in 2003. since being in the US I have gained several years experience and training in the child care and caring industry. Including a diploma in early childhood education CDA certification in child care, 45 hours children and family training. I have also been...

Care Member says "I am incredibly grateful for Mrs. Barbara coming into our lives. Her consistent reliability brought me such relief knowing my children were taken care...

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Fonteshe G.

Full-time Teacher And Passionate Educator And Mother

Leesburg, FL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have a passion for working with children, children with special needs, as well as senior citizens. I have been in the education system for over 32 years, and have worked with regular education children, as well as children with autism, speech impairments, and behavior needs. I love what I do and would love the opportunity to...

Jacey S. says "Fonteshe assisted my 19-year-old son with special needs as his job coach when he started his new job. She was extremely interested in consulting with his...

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Lindsey M.

Patient And Gentle Care And Companionship For Your Loved One

Wildwood, FL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Companionship
personal care
dementia
hospice services
respite care
+ 1 more
Hi there! Thank you for your consideration in my bio in caring for your loved ones. As a mother of two teenagers, in addition to being a long-time nanny and a school teacher, I pride myself on being a very loving, motherly, patient person. I love taking care of my family, cooking three meals a day, keeping the house tidy, and...

Care Member says "From the moment we met her, we all just clicked. I knew my mom would be in the best of care with her and I wouldn’t have to worry about mom and I could...

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Francesca D.

Apopka, FL

3.7(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Companionship
light cleaning
dementia
errands
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi, I'm Francesca! I started out working with children/adults with special needs for about 10 months, and that was what sparked my interest in care-giving. I worked a variety of other jobs, before it lead me to working with seniors, which I did for about a year. I loved it so much I decided to get educated more about it, &...

Care Member says "I have multiple sclerosis and am wheelchair bound. Francesca took excellent care of me for almost 5 years. She prepared all my meals. Helped me in and...

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Wendy M.

Attentive Caregiver With Special Needs Background

Clermont, FL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Hi, my name is Wendy, but I go by my middle name, Shaye. I have over seven years of experience supporting adults with special needs in leading independent, fulfilling lives. I provide compassionate assistance in the home, including cooking, cleaning, personal care, and medication reminders, as well as accompany individuals to...

gayle C. says "Is a very special caregiver that always takes time to listen and always provides wonderful care and friendship! My son Matthew and I think she is the...

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Pamela S.

Experienced Caregiver

The Villages, FL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Companionship
meal prep
dementia
errands
personal care
+ 1 more
Hello, I have been in healthcare all my life. I have experience with dementia, strokes, special needs and many illnesses. I am compassionate and an experienced caregiver. I can do household tasks, Dr. Appointments, travel, grocery shopping, companionship, reorganizing your home, laundry, light house work, etc. I am able to do...

Care Member says "Pam is a warm caring person who is willing to help in any way she can. She has helped me with organizing and many other tasks. I recommend her highly. "

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Pilar G.

Full Time Caregiver And Home Health Aide

Lady Lake, FL

5.0(0)
from
$13/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I, m an Asian lady, caring and responsible. I have had experience with Dementia patients, Alzheimer, s disease patients, and also bedridden patients. I have also worked with patients that just needed care and companionship. I cook, do light housework and laundry.
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Jill D.

Outgoing and profesional nanny

Lady Lake, FL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 11 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
Professional Nanny for 35 years. Mom of three grown children two of them are twins. Special training in multiples and special needs and degree in children's programs and previous preschool teacher. Latchkey/Camp program director for several park districts and overseas outreach programs for children. Travel nanny domestically and...

Care Member says "Jill was amazing with our 2 energetic boys. She’s very caring and came with lots of toys and books - they had a great time and keep asking when they can...

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Bethany F.

Apopka, FL

4.5(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
+ 1 more
Hi! I am a Mother of three children, 23, 20 and 15. I have had the honor of having 28 years of experience with children, some on and off with our working in ministry throughout the older years. I have worked as a nanny , traveled with families and worked in the nursery at Church. I have also helped with vacation Bible schools,...

Care Member says "Bethany was punctual. Very nice. Great with communication. My boys enjoyed having her babysit them. Will definitely use again. "

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Donna P.

Part-Time Caregiver, Educational Therapist, Or Combination Nanny/Tutor

Leesburg, FL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
All my life since High School, I have worked for special needs families, either as a caregiver, a camp leader, a peer tutor, a Big Sister, a classroom aide, teacher, tutor, or diagnostician. I find that the unique pattern of strengths and needs that these children possess help reflect how the world treats them, and when we treat...

Isabel G. says "Donna was a trusted tutor for A. She worked with A. daily as A. struggled through a difficult curriculum at a private school. When she started with A....

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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $16.50/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated special needs caregivers is 3.0

Recent special needs caregiver reviews from local parents in Tavares, FL

Special Needs Caregivers in Tavares, FL are rated 3.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

Kathy A.

Kathy is a mature, dependable and responsible, loving and caring woman. I highly recommend her for any position. You will not be...

- Jennifer W.

Wendy M.

I really enjoyed my time with Shaye, but unfortunately, we are losing her outstanding care due to our family changes. Shaye has been...

- Care member

Gloria I.

Gloria is compassionate, kind and strong. A great sitter to my three kids.

- Care member

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