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Mariah S.
Alachua, FL
$15-25/hr • 6 yrs exp
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...
Mariah S.
Alachua, FL
$15-25/hr • 7 yrs exp
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...
Mariah can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
Ligia F.
Gainesville, FL
$13-18/hr
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.
Liliana P.
Gainesville, FL
$15/hr • 3 yrs exp
My name is Lily, I am a 20-year-old college student currently studying at the University of Florida. I have been babysitting since I was 14 years old and have experience with children ranging from the ages of 1-14. As well as minimal experience with special needs children. I have always loved kids and often find myself...
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...
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I have 8 years of babysitting experience with children ages 3 months to 16 years old. I truly have a passion for child care and have completed Early Childhood Education & Development courses in college, as well as volunteering with children with special needs. I have my own car and am happy to provide transportation as...
Peyton can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My Name is Megann and I am a graduate from the Univeristy of Florida with a Bachelors degree in Family, Youth, and Community Sciences. I have experience caring for multiple children, including those with various special needs. I am looking for something consistent where I can apply what I have learned throughout school...
Megann can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Megann is wonderful and our kids quickly became completely obsessed with her. When she wasn't introducing them to painting, games or crafts inside, she was playing basketball, riding scooters, or taking them for walks outside. If you're looking for someone...
Evan G.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hey everyone! I'm currently a second year master's student at UF pursuing a degree in sustainable development. This is my third year in a row using care. com and am a big fan of the site, I've found lots of great families to work with. I've worked with infants to teens so I have a wide rage of experience with different aged...
Bailey can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Bailey was great! She was super responsive, always on time, and really cares for our kiddos...and we have an infant and a 13 year old with special needs. Highly dependable and trustworthy! "
Care member
5.0
(3)
I have been caring for kids for almost 10 years, my family is a foster family so I have had plenty of experience. I also have babysat for other families some who have kids with special needs or medical conditions that require extra care. I am CPR & First aid certified, fingerprinted and background screened due to working with...
Harper can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CNA
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"She is kind, caring and reliable! She is a very sweet, amazing young lady, and loves working with children. "
Mary H.
Kaitlyn T.
High Springs, FL
$15-17/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
With over 10 years of experience working with children of all ages, I have grown confident and absolutely love the work I do. I love to combine my passion for outdoor activities, nature, and art with my career of working with children. I am a ski instructor with a background in camp counseling, guiding adventures, and I have...
Kaitlyn can also help with: Travel, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"She was wonderful with my kiddos! They had a great time with Kaitlyn and I felt extremely confident in her ability to take care of my kids needs. Definitely having her take care of our kids again. "
Amron W.
Cindy M.
Gainesville, FL
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
International Experience Nanny , Babysitter , And Domestic Helper
4.9
(7)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
greetings to all Parents out there. I just move here in gainesville.
my name is Cindy I'm originally from the Philippines. I have lots of experience taking care of infants, toddlers, and young kids with or without special needs. And also I can do some house chores too. I am a very independent nanny with caution, especially for...
Cindy can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, travel & more
Skills:
First Aid
4.0
"Cindy has been the full time sitter of my son for an entire year- from May 2020 to May 2021. She has been extremely great with my son- almost like a second mom while I was out working. She played with him, cooked for him, cleaned our house. She was extremely...
Andrea D.
5.0
(1)
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.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I began babysitting for my family and friends at a very young age. In school I took an early childhood class and many of my assignments involved working with children outside of the classroom. I also spent a year working with the special needs children that attended my school. I am very active and adventurous, and I am fluent in...
Maeve can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, carpooling
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Due to work schedule changes, I needed help during very specific hours and Maeve was punctual, reliable and very helpful. She's self-motivated, too, so she always seemed to find more ways to be helpful."
Joanne K.
Mary S.
Gainesville, FL
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Over 20 Years Of Experience With Elderly With Dementia Special Needs And Overall Care
5.0
(8)
I have 20 years of experience of cna/ caregiver companion . I can help with light housekeeping, grocery shopping , doctors appointments or in a home or assisted living facility care. I've lived in Gainesville over 30 years and I've dealt with several different kinds of health issues with my clients. I love working with the...
Mary can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CNA
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Mary shows great compassion and cares deeply with those that she works with. She goes above and beyond for other's needs before her own."
Care member
5.0
(1)
I am a certified lifeguard with both CPR and First Aid training. I have worked in a Girl Scout camp for 3 summers where I have taught girls of all ages to swim while ensuring their safety and to of course ensure they are having fun! I also was a faith formation teacher/assistant for 6 years to children from the ages of 5-14 and...
Emily can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Emily is very good with kids. She’s calm, she listens and she plays well with them. She is responsible and reliable. Every time I leave her to care for my children’s I know they are in good hands. "
Care member
Harper S.
Gainesville, FL
$13-17/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
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.
I have experience with toddlers and kids with specials needs, I can help with some light housekeeping duties and preparing meal for the kid.
Diana can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Chelsea C.
Lake Butler, FL
$16-20/hr • 3 yrs exp
For a little over two years, I volunteeredat the nursery at my church. I have also worked with special needs children and in regular teaching environments at an Elementary School. I have also worked at a daycare for over a year and a half with kids ages 3 months all the way up to prekindergarten. I also have a little one as well...
Chelsea can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Kylie S.
Gainesville, FL
$14/hr • 4 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Kylie and I am currently a freshmen at the University of Florida. I am studying education and hoping to eventually become a special education teacher or an elementary school teacher. I have previously worked with kids ranging from all ages and have also had experience working with kids who have type 2 diabetes and...
Kylie can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Hi, my name is Katarina and I have always loved children and the ability to be a positive role model in their lives. I volunteered as a teachers assistant in Africa, was a camp counselor for a summer camp for 4 years, and have worked with kids with special needs for 2 years. I love taking care of children and being able to help...
Katarina can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, travel & more
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Alachua, FL
Megann B.
5.0
Megann is wonderful and our kids quickly became completely obsessed with her. When she wasn't introducing them to painting, games or crafts inside, she was playing basketball, riding scooters, or taking them for walks outside. If you're looking for someone trustworthy to care for your kids, we...
- Evan G.
Bailey D.
5.0
Bailey was great! She was super responsive, always on time, and really cares for our kiddos...and we have an infant and a 13 year old with special needs. Highly dependable and trustworthy!
- Care member
Harper S.
5.0
Harper was very professional and interacted well with my child! I've used her multiple times for date nights! Would highly recommend to anyone looking for a reliable, and friendly sitter.
- Robert S.
Kaitlyn T.
5.0
She was wonderful with my kiddos! They had a great time with Kaitlyn and I felt extremely confident in her ability to take care of my kids needs. Definitely having her take care of our kids again.
- Amron W.
Cindy M.
5.0
Cindy truly has been an asset to our family, and a member of our family, as our nanny. She has been caring for our child since infancy (and our dog!) and has provided wonderful care for both. She has even taught our child some sign language which has left us in awe. She is leaving us due to her...
- Care member
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