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42 special needs adult care are listed in Gainesville, FL

The average posted rate is $16/hr as of December 2024

The average experience for nearby special needs adult care is 5 years

Special needs adult care in Gainesville, FL

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Mary L.


Gainesville, FL

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time LPN Available

5.0

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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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Harper S.


Gainesville, FL

$12-17/hr6 yrs exp

I have cared for medically complex children and adults for the past 6 years and have an extensive resume to back up all of my experience along with references for the care.
5.0
"Harper was wonderful. She worked for me for 4 years caring for my special needs foster kids and was wonderful with all of them. They had a bunch of different complex needs and she was always willing to accommodate and help every single child that came through our...

Cristina R.

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Wanda L.


Gainesville, FL

$20/hr10 yrs exp

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: Light cleaning, respite care, errands, meal prep, hospice services, dementia & 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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Mary R.


Gainesville, FL

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Caregiver

I have over 30 yrs experience working with people with special needs. I have worked privately with families as well as with organizations serving people with special needs. I am kind, patient, friendly adaptable and Provide quality care. I can assist with a wide range of needs. I will move to Largo the end of Sept 2020 and would...
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Wanda L.


Gainesville, FL

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Provider

I have worked with persons who have special needs since my youth when I worked at Training Center as an Occasional Therapy Aide. I did this for 5 years. After college I worked as a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor for 14 years at Vocational Rehabilitation here in Gainesville providing services to the ARC and to the Bradford...
Hey! I'am a senior caregiver for adults/seniors for multiple years. I have experience working with those who have special needs as well as physical disabilities and dementia. I'm looking for someone I can provide excellent care for and help them with some normalcy in their everyday life as that gets harder to find. Please feel...
Harper can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, dementia, respite care, hospice services, errands & more
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

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: Meal prep, transportation, light cleaning, errands
I've spent my entire life around both children and seniors, so I'm well equipped for the crazy conversation and fun activities that come along with it!
I am a UF student that is hoping to graduate and pursue her future career as a children's therapist. However, I'm currently taking a gap year and have moved back home to Ocala. I love working with kids and am always eager to enhance my experience with children of all ages and personalities. Although I haven't cared for a special...
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Isabel M.


Gainesville, FL

$15-30/hr4 yrs exp

Behavioral Paraprofessional

I am a behavioral paraprofessional at a local school with a passion for special needs children! I am currently training for my Registered Behavior Technician certification and have been working with child for about 4 years. I have extensive knowledge and experience with ADHD and autism spectrum kiddos! I am extremely flexible...
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Cindy M.


Gainesville, FL

$20-30/hr4 yrs exp

I Take Care Once ( Blackfan Diamond Anemia )

hello I have experience taking caring of a little girl who has blackfan diamond anemia. she was 8 months that time I was with them for fully time all around nanny means I do also a house chores and she had also a little sister. I've been with them almost 4yrs. she very picky on the food and need more patients for everything its...
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 help with a range of daily tasks, such as personal hygiene, mobility, shopping, food preparation, and housework, while providing emotional support.
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Letasha S.


Gainesville, FL

$23/hr10 yrs exp

Over 15 Years Experience.

Great interpersonal skills. And I truely get joy from caring for others. Cooking, light house work, transportation to and from appointments and personal trips, companionship, showers, washing hair, washing clothes, sweeping, mopping and dish washing. I worked for 6 years with persons with developmental disabilities. I worked 2...
Letasha can also help with: Companionship, personal care, mobility assistance, errands, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

CNA

CPR

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...
Hello, I'd love to offer my services out to those families in need. I worked with Best Buddies for 3 years and then went on to volunteer with AbilityTree for 2. Both programs work with disabled children. During this time I would help teach, play, cook, and clean with the kids. AbilityTree also ran events for seniors and two...
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Alexandra W.


Gainesville, FL

$13-17/hr1 yrs exp

Senior Care

I lived in a community over the summer which focused on the care of adults with mental disabilities. There I was a live in care giver for 5 elderly people with mental disabilities. I did personal care, took care of medications, cooked, cleaned and kept everyone company.
Alexandra can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, errands, companionship, home modification, dementia & more
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Shanice W.


Gainesville, FL

$11-16/hr2 yrs exp

Weekend Caregiver For Children

I am currently a behavioral therapist for children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder and other developmental and cognitive delays. I have been working with Behavioral Analysis Support Services for over 2 years providing care to children and teaching children functional communication, behavioral, academic, daily living, and...
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...
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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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Recent special needs adult care reviews in Gainesville, FL

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.

Harper S.

5.0

Harper was wonderful. She worked for me for 4 years caring for my special needs foster kids and was wonderful with all of them. They had a bunch of different complex needs and she was always willing to accommodate and help every single child that came through our house! Would highly recommend her...

- Cristina R.

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.

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Ratings for Gainesville, FL special needs adult care listed on Care.com

Average Rating4.7 / 5

Special Needs Adult Care in Gainesville, FL are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 11 reviews of the 42 listed special needs adult care.