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Ingrid J.

Tons Of Experience - Love Working With Kids!

Nokomis, FL

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$19/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
craft assistance
meal prep
+ 1 more
I'm a mom of three boys and I've hired many a babysitter myself over the years for my own kids, so I think I probably know what you're looking for. :) You'll love me! :) I am engaging, upbeat, creative. I did attachment style parenting and have a gentle demeanor - but as I've also got 3 boys so I also know how to wrangle...
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Seeing The World From A Different Angle

Nokomis, FL

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$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I am a certified nursing assistant and have many years of experience caring for others, from special needs children to providing live-in dementia, in home personal, and end of life care. I have been certified as an Emergency Medical Technician for 21 years and have experience in 911 Transport, Critical Care Transport, and...
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Sarasota, FL

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$42/hr
10 years experience
Hello I'm 36 years old female. I'm compassionate caregiver with 8 years of experience. I'm Passionate about elder care I am skilled at managing schedules and keeping clients as active as possible. Culturally sensitive with the ability to provide both physical and emotional support to clients. I'm very warm and friendly person...
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Babysitter And Nanny For Hire

Sarasota, FL

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$13/hr
7 years experience
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,...
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My name is Erin and I am 38 years old. I have a beautiful 15-year-old daughter and 5-year-old son. I am a very hard worker with a compassion and empathy for people. I have a great deal of caring for loved ones and have always enjoyed the responsibility that comes with that. I plan to continue my education online come September...
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Full Time Or Part Time Child Care Depending In The How Many Hours

Sarasota, FL

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$10/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
travel
craft assistance
I have being working with children for many years. first I work in child care clinic for 15 years in New York City. Move to Hawaii in 2000 and started working as a nanny since then. My first job was caring for a child with special need for 18th months, 2nd was with TWINS for 2 years and so on. My experiences it has being with...
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Sarasota, FL

5.0(1)
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$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Experienced educator with some special education classes. Worked in special needs classrooms as well as regular education classes. Would love spending time with your loved one. I am patient and kind.

Erika M. says "We were SO lucky to find Shannon to care for our 18mo during an extended visit in Sarasota. We scheduled regular care 2x per week and Shannon always had a...

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North Port, FL

5.0(0)
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$15/hr
5 years experience
I am a mother of a 15-year-old bound am already feeling the pangs of the empty nest! I was all my girlfriends infant caregivers being they married so young. Then after being a stay home mother for 10 years, I kind of fell into care giving for the elderly . I'm great with older people so I'm told. I'm wonderful w/infants too. I...
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Special Needs Caregiver

Sarasota, FL

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Caregiver to a young children with autism -- March 2000 to the present (with two breaks abroad). As a caregiver to I have been responsible for daily physical care as well as supporting the family's goals and skills for social development. We shop, bowl, go mini golfing, and spend hours in the pool. I also, in this time, worked...

Sandra E. says "Tammy is knowledgeable, friendly, patient and we're blessed to have found her... thank you God for connecting us."

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Part Time Care Giver

Sarasota, FL

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
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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Port Charlotte, FL

5.0(0)
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$15/hr
I have recently moved to the port charlotte area. I have a total of 17 years experience working with children, teens and the elderly I have assisted with behavioral issues as well as feeding dressing being a support system in bipolar break downs as well as non verbal autism.
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Special Needs Individuals Require A Special Caregiver

North Port, FL

5.0(0)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have many years of experience providing care services for individuals with and without disabilities. I pride myself in providing exceptional service to every client on every visit. Please contact me to discuss how I can help make things easier for you and your loved one. Although I have worked in other fields and have held...
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Special Needs / Senior Caregiver Available

North Port, FL

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$13/hr
4 years experience
Dementia
respite care
I have personal experience with Senior care and both professional & personal experience with Special Needs care. Former State of FL LEO, left to be a SAHM of my (then) young children. Hold current CPR, First Aid, HIPAA & Med Administration certifications. I can pass ANY background check. Honest, caring, compassionate,...
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Fun Mom Creating Beautiful Memories

Sarasota, FL

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$20/hr
1 year experience
Errands
meal prep
light cleaning
I have 3 year of experience with baby sitting twins with special needs. I am a mother and a daughter to two seniors and have had experience with surgery aftercare, medications, meal prepping and home care.
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Fun Loving And Caring Babysitter

Port Charlotte, FL

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$15/hr
6 years experience
Carpooling
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
craft assistance
meal prep
+ 1 more
I am amber 20 years old. I have 6 years of experience. I have a passion for working with kids they are my heart and soul, I work with special needs kids also I have a brother with DS that is 6. I can help with lots of things from going from day to day basics and just anything in general
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Sarasota, FL

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$18/hr
2 years experience
Carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
travel
Hello! I'm Agnes, I am a first-generation American, with my family coming from Ukraine. I spent two years as a teaching assistant for kindergarten during high school. I taught Sunday School for elementary students, and I helped in the nursery. I'm actively involved with children in my community, volunteering at VBS, and summer...
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Teacher Looking For Extra Work

Sarasota, FL

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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
My childcare experience includes special needs, infants, toddlers, school age and beyond. I always look forward to meeting new families in the area! A brief background: Born and raised in Sarasota, Fl. I graduated from USF in 2019 with my bachelor's degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders. I worked for Sarasota County...
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Awesome Caregiver

Sarasota, FL

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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
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...
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Sarasota, FL

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$20/hr
4 years experience
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...
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North Port, FL

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$15/hr
10 years experience
I have worked with special needs for many years. I have had my own private care business for over 20 years. I can work all hours.
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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $20.65/hr as of August 2025

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

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

Special Needs Caregivers in Venice, FL are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 18 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

Shannon A.

We were SO lucky to find Shannon to care for our 18mo during an extended visit in Sarasota. We scheduled regular care 2x per week and...

- Erika M.

Tammy G.

Tammy is knowledgeable, friendly, patient and we're blessed to have found her... thank you God for connecting us.

- Sandra E.

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.

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