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Special needs adult care in Alachua, FL

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Mariah S.


Alachua, FL

$15-25/hr6 yrs exp

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My name's Mariah and I have had experience in care giving since I was 13. I have cared for ages 0-13 and have cared for special needs kids, such as my nephew with autism, for 3 years. I love art and playing with children! I have also tutored up to 9th grade. I am very patient and kind. I am willing to do housework and cooking if...
I have experience in taking care of a patient with Dementia. I have also been a personal assistant, preparing meals, light housekeeping & taking care of pets. I enjoy helping people & getting to know them.
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Alayna K.


Gainesville, FL

$15-20/hr5 yrs exp

Full Time/ Part Time Caregiver

Since I was 10 years old I have volunteered at the Special Olympics in Northeast Ohio. Most recently I ran the 8 and under events. I also ran an after school ice skating program for children with disabilities that my mom taught. This was through my high school, which they still use today :) I worked at a summer camp called Camp...
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Wanda L.


Gainesville, FL

$20/hr10 yrs exp

4.6

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Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I have been an in home care provider for the last several years. My clients illnesses have ranged from terminal cancer, various stages of Alzheimer's and stroke patient. My duties have included personal assistance with errands, assistance to and from doctors appointments, assistance with meal preparation, bathing n dressing. I...
Wanda can also help with: Dementia, hospice services, light cleaning, errands, respite care, meal prep & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

5.0
"She was wonderful in helping care for our elderly mother with dementia"

Steven A.

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Kelly M K.


Newberry, FL

$16-25/hr3 yrs exp

Extensive Experience Working With People

I have extensive experience working with people of all ages with disabilities. I am a certified para III. I acquired this certification while working for the ACPS. I've worked primarily with children with disabilities, but I have also worked for a friend as a caregiver to her mother. I cook, clean, do laundry, and assist with...
Kelly M can also help with: Companionship, errands, dementia, light cleaning, home modification, live-in home care & more
5.0
"Kelly was a caregiver for my Mom, Carole W. My mother's personality is very challenging. Partially, because that has always been her personality, and partially because she had a brain aneurysm at age 53. She is now 76. Kelly was able to motivate my Mom and keep her...

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Rachel A.


Gainesville, FL

$10-16/hr1 yrs exp

Hello! Im Rachel

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I used to work in a group home with individuals that had developmental disabilities, Austism and Cerebral palsy. I loved it! With normal life going on, I wanted to branch out and do more with my passion. Unfortunately it didn't work out. And I got a different job. I wanted to get back into it! And I found that here was...
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Mary L.


Gainesville, FL

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time LPN Available

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have 20 years experience with children, adults, learning disabilities. I have excellent professional and personal references I think outside the box, team player, safety and happiness utmost importance. I looking forward to speaking with you. Thank you
5.0
"Mary has been wonderful with our elderly mom so that my husband and I can have some date nights She is very punctual and dependable . She is very attentive to my mom , and my mom immediately felt comfortable with Mary . She has a very sweet and calming...

Joseph L.

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Sarah V.


Gainesville, FL

$13-15/hr10 yrs exp

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I have worked with special needs children in the Schools and Daycare Centers. Also, have a nephew with Autism. So, I understand how hard it can be for the families. I am very friendly and love to laugh and see others laughing. Thank you and Please consider me!
At my Summer Camps, special need children were always a high priority to make sure they had an equal experience to the other kids and some of my favorite campers have been ones with special needs or hearing impairment. I've worked with so many in my 6 years of being a Summer Camp counselor/director and have never had any...
Hello! My name is Megann. I am currently going into my Junior year at UF. I have a daily afternoon nanny job but am looking for a family who needs help with school drop offs! I am vaccinated and have experience with kids of all ages, including special needs. I also drive a reliable car and live just north of campus near 34th and...
I have experience working with children with developmental disabilities as a registered behavioral technician. I have developed skills in non-verbal communication and ASL. I am CPR and first responder certified. I am currently working towards a masters degree in developmental disabilities with a focus on early childhood and...
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Enya T.


Archer, FL

$13-25/hr1 yrs exp

CNA Certified In First Aide/BLS And CPR, Experienced In Helping Special Needs Kids And The Elderly.

I am certified as a CNA, and am qualified in First Aide/Basic Life Support and CPR. I have worked in a nursing home and gained experience dealing with a variety of elderly patients. I acted as an assistant to an occupational therapist in holding "social groups" with special needs kids to teach them life skills in a fun setting....
Hi my name is Jakyla but u can call me Kyla , I currently work at Tacachale where I help care for elderly men and woman with special needs, I have been working here 2 years now , I bathe , prepare breakfast and lunch , hangout with them do fun things , communicate with them and listen to music and go on trips , etc. I am very...
Jakyla can also help with: Transportation, light cleaning, meal prep, errands
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Christy S.


Fort White, FL

$16-22/hr10 yrs exp

I started caring for seniors as well as mental disabled individuals at a very young age, both of my aunts were disabled an live in our home. We tended to them on a daily basis, bathing/ grooming , feeding etc making sure your needs and wants were met. I got my CNA back in 2007 and have a compassion for taking care of others and...
Christy can also help with: Mobility assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, respite care, errands, home modification & more
Skills:

CNA

CPR

I help with a range of daily tasks, such as personal hygiene, mobility, shopping, food preparation, and housework, while providing emotional support.
I am passionate about caring for people with special needs because I have an understanding most people working with disabilities don't. I experience my own struggles and symptoms that give me confidence I can relate or just generally understand those around me with their own struggles. My goal as a student at the University of...
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Dedra W.


Gainesville, FL

$25-28/hr4 yrs exp

Very Experienced

I have worked with special need clients for over 4 years. I have my own home care company , I am CPR and first aid certified, I am a certified medical assistant, certified home health aide also . I am Covid and flu vaccinated
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Kylie L.


Gainesville, FL

$20-30/hr2 yrs exp

Professional Carer

I have 9+ years of childcare experience. With babysitting jobs in my teenage years I moved on to become a Early Childhood Coordinator in PB, FL for 2 years before relocating to GNV to begin my college education at Santa Fe where I achieved my degree in Elementary Education before changing my major at UF to Education Science...
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Nolan L.


Gainesville, FL

$24-30/hr5 yrs exp

Fun Loving Care Giver Who Love Kids And Loves To Laugh.

I have 5 years of experience. I can help with Bathing/Grooming/Hygiene and Bowel Management Assistance. Former RBT (ABA Therapy) Pairing and building rapport are my jam. Humans are humans and deserve to be treated as such. Actor and storyteller, so we will never be bored.
- In graduate school looking for part time caregiving work! - Experienced in providing holistic care for seniors across various levels of independence and disease status. - Extensive experience in assisting individuals with disabilities, including children with autism and non-verbal Cerebral Palsy. - Skilled in medication...
Victoria can also help with: Errands, mobility assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, dementia, hospice services & more
Skills:

CPR

CNA

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Recent special needs adult care reviews in Alachua, FL

Wanda L.

5.0

Wanda was hired to care for my 73 year old father who has end-stage cancer. Although we had to make the difficult decision to transition him into an assisted living facility shortly after we hired Wanda, the time she was able to spend with him was priceless. Wanda is punctual and an excellent...

- Danielle W.

Kelly M K.

5.0

Kelly was a caregiver for my Mom, Carole W. My mother's personality is very challenging. Partially, because that has always been her personality, and partially because she had a brain aneurysm at age 53. She is now 76. Kelly was able to motivate my Mom and keep her on track with her daily...

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Mary L.

5.0

Mary has been wonderful with our elderly mom so that my husband and I can have some date nights She is very punctual and dependable . She is very attentive to my mom , and my mom immediately felt comfortable with Mary . She has a very sweet and calming personality

- Joseph L.

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