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Victoria M.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Lakeland, FL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
companionship
hospice services
dementia
+ 1 more
Hi my name is Victoria! I am 24 years old and from Lakeland. I have worked over 500+ hours as a certified nursing assistant through UF Health. I graduated with my bachelors degree in Health Science from UF in 2022. I have spent a lot of time working with dementia and Alzheimer's patients through my work at an adult daycare...

Wilma D. says "Victoria helped us out for just a short time, but we had a great experience with her. She's knowledgeable, kind, and flexible."

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Part Time Giver

Davenport, FL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Hello I am Gina, I have 30years, I live in Hialeah, I have a lot experience with children, I work as a teacher from M to F (7 a.m. to 3pm) with kids and teenagers with special skills, I'm also have experience with newborns and babies. I'm honest, patient, reliable and punctual person. I have a valid driver's license and a...

Desiree M. says "She is a great , nurturing caretaker. She has helped me thru my surgery recovery helping me with my baths, bandages and dressing up. She also wears masks...

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Local And Experienced Caregiver Available

Haines City, FL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Respite care
personal care
dementia
live-in home care
home modification
+ 1 more
20 years in health care. I specialize in Special needs care and elderly care. I have great communication skills, dependable and trustworthy. I also do light house keeping and meal preparations.

Melissa D. says "Working with Tracey, I was able to get to know her as a caring person with a wise soul and calm demeanor. Her work ethic is where she really shines....

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Davenport, FL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
meal prep
carpooling
light cleaning
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I have 10 year of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping , Crafts Drop off and pick up. I have experienced with special needs kids I've worked with special needs kids for the past seven years. I have an excellent driving record I have a CDL class B. I drove school buses for 10 years and as a part-time I also hand to care...

Claudina T. says "My son and our family loves Aida! She doesn't just "watch" our 1 year old which I love. She teaches him, she meal preps and she literally gets on the...

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Energy Filled Joy Giver

Lake Wales, FL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
8 years experience
Travel
swimming supervision
carpooling
meal prep
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Caring for children has always come naturally to me but now, with a certification as a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) for 5+ years, my skills in empathy, organization, communication, discipline, receptivity, and working with a plethora of students and clients who may be on the Autism spectrum or have other special needs...

Care Member says "Allison is a very kind and knowledgeable woman with a a lot of experience with kiddos! "

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Nanny

Lakeland, FL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Travel
swimming supervision
carpooling
meal prep
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I am an Early Childhood Education major with more than 18 years experience, with a speciality area of Children With Special Needs ( Autism, Down Syndrome, Spina Bifida.....). I have been trained to feed children with G tubes. I have 15 +years of providing care for newborns and toddlers. I love fostering long relationships with...

Care Member says "Very thoughtful of my children's needs. She is compassionate and understanding."

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Davenport, FL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Dementia
visiting physician
live-in home care
personal care
I am a Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) with 10+years experience senior care, special needs care, Demetia care and more. I am a Compassionate, Caring, Loving. Available 24/7.

Care Member says ""Mika" is an exeptional Caregiver for our Aunt. She was always on time with her bright and cheerful personality and gave us great peace of mind that our...

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Homemaking Companion Care-giving Personal Care

Lakeland, FL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
I am a certified Home Health Aide. I am an approved provider with APD (Agency for Persons with Disabilities). I am certified in CPR/First Aid. I have worked with the elderly and people with disabilities for more than 10 years.

Mary F. says "Brandy was super, and made a stressful day for me more tolerable. I hired her to take me to and from a medical appointment (I was not permitted to drive...

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Davenport, FL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
6 years experience
Hi There, I have experience with a plethora of different types of children. Most had special needs including Cerebral Palsy, Autism and Down syndrome. I have taken care of kids with learning disabilities as well. The last 2 families I was with had me travel with them to help with the infants and son with autism. I've worked...

Mary L. says "Super helpful with fixing up our kitchen and made it more functional while watching the kids !"

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Davenport, FL

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$13/hr
2 years experience
Swimming supervision
carpooling
meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
I have experience with babysitting family members and I've babysat one of my mom's student who has special needs. I've worked at a summer camp for two years supervising 20+ kids and providing fun activities such as crafts and sports. I've volunteered at Elementary Schools before and in Extended Day programs. I am very flexible...
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Mulberry, FL

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$17/hr
1 year experience
Transportation
errands
meal prep
light cleaning
live-in home care
I am a very compassionate Companion. I am CPR and first aid Certified. I am comfortable with bathing and all Active daily living needs. I am widowed with a special needs 18 years old child looking for an extra source of income. I have worked with a few patients with dementia and altzheimers over the years. Any questions feel...
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Little Bit About Me

Lake Wales, FL

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$15/hr
5 years experience
I'd describe my personality as amicable, patient, and caring! I like working with kids because they have lots of energy, and they are always learning new things as well as having new experiences and being able to be a part of that. I started working with kids when I was in high school as a part time job after school and during...
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Haines City, FL

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$15/hr
1 year experience
Hello, my name is Kymberllie, I am 29 years old and I am a professional special needs caregiver, I have a two of experience working with a family doing child care and cleaning, organization, food preparation, laundry, grocery shopping and other activities. I am looking for a full time job from Monday to Friday, 7:30 a.m. - 5:30...
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Davenport, FL

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$23/hr
10 years experience
I have 15 years of hands on experience and am a mama myself! I can help with cleaning the house, meal preparation, laundry, errands and pets! I love to take kiddos to museums, the zoo, and lots of outdoor fun and I have memberships to most things in Nashville! Extremely detail oriented, safe, and attentive. Being a mama, I want...
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Haines City, FL

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Travel
swimming supervision
carpooling
light cleaning
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Experienced teacher. Infant skills, Previous Preschool owner, I have plenty of experienced with school aged children, infants and toddlers. Specialize in arts and crafts, songs, story's, games, and hands on learning. I'm a mom of a grown son who is on the Autism spectrum so I understand and am very patient with special need...
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Haines City, FL

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
Currently a School Nurse looking for flexible jobs for evenings/weekends. I'm currently working on my bachelors and need something more flexible than a PRN job. I have my own little one who is 6, and in the first grade. I have been working for the PCPS system since 2013. I have experience with special needs children and I am...
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Part-Time Respite & Transition Services

Mulberry, FL

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$25/hr
10 years experience
I have 20 years experience in the field of Special Education. I currently work at USF part-time and am looking for additional income. I prefer working with older children or adults. I am not able to physically assist, carry, or do toileting/changing. I am able to teach, coach, encourage, etc. I am passionate about health and...
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Mulberry, FL

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
carpooling
light cleaning
craft assistance
grocery shopping
My experience in childcare began at the early age of 13 when I lost the most important person in my life, my mother. I had to take care of all my younger siblings. There were 5 of them. After that, my passion for helping anyone in need began. From being a children's Bible school teacher, then on a military base in California, I...
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Davenport, FL

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$17/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
travel
I have worked as a teacher or in childcare for 40 years. Outside of teaching, my most current nanny position was last summer to an 18-month-old. I also babysit throughout the school year. I have two grown children of my own, and currently teach 5th grade 4 days a week in a homeschool hybrid. I love working with the littles, and...
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Davenport, FL

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
Hi! My name is Debbie. I'm so excited to work with your family. I've worked as a DCFS licensed in home daycare provider for the past 32 years working with kids ages infants thru 5 years. I have years of experience with special needs. I feel children learn best thru play. I encourage outdoor play-kicking balls, playing bubbles,...
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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $17.69/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated special needs caregivers is 4.7

Recent special needs caregiver reviews from local parents in Winter Haven, FL

Special Needs Caregivers in Winter Haven, FL are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 11 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

Victoria M.

Victoria helped us out for just a short time, but we had a great experience with her. She's knowledgeable, kind, and flexible.

- Wilma D.

Gina R.

She is a great , nurturing caretaker. She has helped me thru my surgery recovery helping me with my baths, bandages and dressing up. She...

- Desiree M.

Tracey B.

Working with Tracey, I was able to get to know her as a caring person with a wise soul and calm demeanor. Her work ethic is where she...

- Melissa D.

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