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149 special needs caregivers are listed in Fort Lauderdale, FL

The average rate is $19/hr as of May 2024

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years

Special needs caregivers in Fort Lauderdale, FL

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Giovanna R.


Fort Lauderdale, FL

$42/hr3 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

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I have 3 years of experience. I currently work as a RBT working with special needs kids. I have reliable transportation.
5.0
"Giovanna was caring and kind. She ask questions and did a wonderful job caring for our 1 year old son. Playing, feeding him, going for a walk and keep us informed along the way. She was also very patient with...

Reviewed by Mona S.

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Yuvi R.


Fort Lauderdale, FL

$30/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

(6)

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I have worked for 10 years with a lot families My childcare experience expand across all ages groups including special needs. I am patience, honest and very responsible person who is willing to take good care of your child, I love to go to the parks, walks, read books, arts and craft, play dates, swim, cook.
5.0
"I hired her for an hour for my two boys (1 and 4)during a wedding reception. My youngest was supposed to be sleeping but his nap was cut short and he was hysterical crying when Yuvi showed up! I was so worried...

Reviewed by Care member

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Kaedriana T.


Fort Lauderdale, FL

$15-45/hr7 yrs exp

Buzzz Of Joy

5.0

(1)

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Hii ! Thank you for taking the time to look into me today! I have 5 years of paid experience but over 7 years of child care. I've worked with foster children and a few children with special needs. I love to cook and craft, My paid experience consists of care for children of all ages. I was an infant and preschool teacher for a...
5.0
"Kaedriana is a blessing to have she is good with my kids she takes good care of Kids and my kids love her you are awesome thank you."

Reviewed by Denice J.

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Audrey C.


Fort Lauderdale, FL

$25/hr7 yrs exp

Children-loving Tutor/Babysitter/Communicator

5.0

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I relocated from California in 2013, having retired early from a career in the Entertainment Industry as a top agent, then manager. I pursued my first dream : to work with children and help educate them with their schoolwork and developing a strong common sense core. I work with all ranges from highly gifted to those with...
5.0
"She is great with kids and loves animals. She is a hard worker."

Reviewed by Toni H.

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Tayla T.


Fort Lauderdale, FL

$25-40/hr5 yrs exp

Fun, Energetic, And Educational Babysitter

5.0

(4)

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Hi! My name is Tayla and I absolutely love caring for kiddos. I graduated high school at the age of 16 and earned my first college degree at the age of 18. Currently, I am pursuing a Combined BS + Masters of Computer Science, bachelors in education, and marketing minor. Thus, I can assure you that I am extremely hard worker and...
5.0
"Tayla has been our part time sitter and mothers helper for the past two years. She takes excellent care of our two sons, ages 6 and 8. I find her to be consistently pleasant, responsible and dependable. From...

Reviewed by Kristen L.

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Jessica M.


Fort Lauderdale, FL

$18-25/hr10 yrs exp

Fun Caregiver With Over 10 Years Of Experience!

4.8

(22)

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Hi families! Recently moved to TN and am looking to help with childcare in the Nashville metro area. I have a younger brother that I helped raise because my mom became a single parent shortly after he was born. I am looking to help parents near me whenever they want a night out to enjoy a nice dinner & movie or so they can...
5.0
"Jessica was the perfect babysitter for our family while we were on vacation. She was reliable, flexible (added a night on short notice), experienced and in control, knows her way around Disney, and connected...

Reviewed by Sara S.

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Daniela I.


Fort Lauderdale, FL

$20-30/hr7 yrs exp

Future Elementary School Teacher

4.0

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I have always loved children. I have babysat, shadowed teachers of different grade levels, and worked with special needs children and teens. I have just graduated with an Associate in Arts degree. I will soon be on the path to a Bachelors Degree in Elementary Education. During my Associates degree I had three teaching courses....
5.0
"My kids love Daniela because she is so patient, attentive and kind. She has worked for me on and off the past 2 years as my schedule has fluctuated. She is dependable and enjoys doing projects, preparing their...

Reviewed by Kathleen M.

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Christy H.


Fort Lauderdale, FL

$18-31/hr10 yrs exp

A Nurturing, Organized And Experienced Caregiver Passionate About Providing Support To All.

3.9

(7)

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With over 20 years of experience in the caregiving field, I bring a wealth of knowledge, compassion, and dedication to every role I undertake. I am committed to providing customized support tailored to the unique needs of each individual, ensuring they receive the highest level of care and attention. My approach to care is...
5.0
"Christy has been amazing with my son. He is special needs so I do not trust him with just anyone but I trust him with her. She is always on time, helps around the house, helps with school work, extremely...

Reviewed by Amber S.

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Winsome R.


Fort Lauderdale, FL

$18/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

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First and foremost, I LOVE children! I am a 54-year-old, mother of two adult children and I have been working as a nanny for 29 years. I have experience with newborn babies, twins, and special needs children. I choose to do this work because my passion is caring for children.
5.0
"Winsome is a knowledgeable and extremely caring nanny. She was always attentive to our baby's needs and went beyond the call of duty for our family. As a first time mom it was great to have someone in our...

Reviewed by Megan C.

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Denisse F.


Fort Lauderdale, FL

$22/hr9 yrs exp

"Experienced Nanny Loves Kids"

5.0

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Nurturing nanny with 9 years' experience, skilled in twins & special needs care. Passionate about kids' growth. I have references. Rates start at 25. Available for date nights, sick days, or just an extra pair of hands.
5.0
"Ms Denisse F. took care of my two children and she is so awesome my children loved her so much she’s caring loving fun. Great Great personality I would hire her again if i could ♥️♥️"

Reviewed by Care member

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Cynthia V.


Fort Lauderdale, FL

$20-25/hr6 yrs exp

General for elderly people and kids and special kids.

5.0

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I'm originally from Costa Rica. I have experiences in teaching elementary, middle and high schoolers and I have been working with special needs kids and and elderly people for many years, doing their basic needs( nanny, cleaning, transportation, feeding, groceries...) I am very compassion , honest and patient person, trying to...
5.0
"Cynthia is friendly, reliable. great customer service skills. Goes above and beyond. Highly recommend her."

Reviewed by Joseph G.

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Danica V.


Fort Lauderdale, FL

$25-30/hr8 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

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Hi I'm Danica a certified Home health aid that have been working with elderly over 8 years, I'm experience with working as a caregiver in area such as Alzheimer's, dementia, sundown, cancer patients, bedridden, special need and after surgery care, I'm also a great companion and will engage in daily activities such as exercises,...
5.0
"My grandma was extremely sick and I was seeking a caregiver that would give her 100% in taking great care of her.Danica was always punctual and went above and beyond to make sure she would make progress with...

Reviewed by Tyreek N.

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Nando L.


Fort Lauderdale, FL

$25/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

(2)

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I'm a reliable Certified Nurse Aide professional with excellent patient skills gained through over 10 years of experience in the field. I have taken care of male and female seniors during the day and overnights. Also, kids and young adults with special needs such as down syndrome, cerebral palsy and autism. I am looking to be a...
5.0
"Unfortunately for myself and Nando we were unable to work out a schedule that works us both. I can say Nando was punctual and a pleasure to talk with. You will never go wrong with hiring Nando."

Reviewed by Heather S.

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Emily A.


Fort Lauderdale, FL

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs

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Hello my name is Emily I have 10 years of experience, I am very passionate working with children or adults with special needs. I have put all my time and effort into understanding them and the different ways they learn and communicate. I have cared for all different types of disabilities anywhere from 3 -100 years of age. I have...
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Johangely E.


Fort Lauderdale, FL

$37/hr6 yrs exp

Special Needs

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Hello, My name is Johangely, I'm 28 years old, I'm Venezuelan but I moved to Italy when I was 3 years old. I have many years of experience with babies and kids. I can help with Brushing Protocol, Feeding, teaching and learning a new language, and many other things. I recently moved to South Florida.
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Petagay E.


Fort Lauderdale, FL

$15-30/hr10 yrs exp

Objective: Obtain A Position As A Special-needs Caregiver.

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Hello my name is Peta, I have over 10 years of experience working with special needs population. I have worked with youth, adolescence, Adults and seniors. I have worked in many settings such as schools, group homes, hospitals, and private family homes. The clients I have worked with have disabilities such as Autism, ADHD, Down...
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Valerie H.


Fort Lauderdale, FL

$20-35/hr3 yrs exp

Babysitter/Special Needs Caretaker/Senior Care/Pet Care

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Babysitter/Special Needs Caretaker/Senior Care/Pet Care I used to be an Elementary Special Education Teaching Assistant and a Direct Support Professional. I enjoy helping others and helping them realize their full potential.
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Shoshana F.


Fort Lauderdale, FL

$15-30/hr4 yrs exp

Part Time Sitter, Driver, And Helper For Those With Special Needs

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Hello! My name is Shoshana and I have 4 years of experience working with individuals with special needs, including autism, down syndrome, and cerebral palsy. In 10th grade, I created a non-profit organization (Wishing' U Well) which is a platform geared towards the health and wellness of the special needs community. Through...
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Dionne G.


Fort Lauderdale, FL

$20-50/hr10 yrs exp

Being Special Is Special

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I have been caring for children- seniors for about 12years. I have a soft heart for helping others and more of a soft heart with individuals with special needs. They melt my heart the most. I would love to help with your bundle of joy. Please reach out to me for your special needs.
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Caroline S.


Fort Lauderdale, FL

$17-22/hr10 yrs exp

Masters Degree In Special Physical Education

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I have experience with non-verbal, physical and developmental disabilities. I have a masters degree in special physical education. I can do toileting, bathing, lifting and recreation. Meal preparation and feeding. Happy to work with anyone who needs help. Non-smoker, caring mature woman.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Giovanna R.

5.0

Giovanna was caring and kind. She ask questions and did a wonderful job caring for our 1 year old son. Playing, feeding him, going for a walk and keep us informed along the way. She was also very patient with our barking doggie. We would hire Giovanna again.

- Mona S.

Yuvi R.

5.0

Yuvi is wonderful and I can’t recommend her enough. She is very personable and really loves what she does, taking care of children. We have a two year old son and he had the best time with her. She sent us pictures and kept us updated on what he was doing throughout the day/night which made us very...

- Care member

Kaedriana T.

5.0

Kaedriana is a blessing to have she is good with my kids she takes good care of Kids and my kids love her you are awesome thank you.

- Denice J.

Audrey C.

5.0

She is great with kids and loves animals. She is a hard worker.

- Toni H.

Tayla T.

5.0

Tayla is beyond amazing. She has babysat my children for the last 8 months and tutored my oldest daughter for 5 months now. I wish we started tutoring with her sooner! She always provides engaging activities and a positive attitude. The jump in grades has been beyond our expectations- our daughter...

- Susan K.

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Ratings for Fort Lauderdale, FL special needs caregivers listed on Care.com

Average Rating4.5 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in Fort Lauderdale, FL are rated 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 138 reviews of the 149 listed special needs caregivers.