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Ellie P.


Gainesville, FL

$15-17/hr • 5 yrs exp

Ms. Ellie :)

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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello family! My name is Ellie. I have been babysitting for around 7 years. I have experience with special needs and disabilities children, highly energetic kiddos, house cleaning/chores, cooking simple meals, homework help, grocery shopping, and transportation to parks or other fun locations once all the previously listed...
Ellie can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Sarah V.


Gainesville, FL

$13-15/hr • 10 yrs exp

How Can I Help You?

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!
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Kelsea S.


Gainesville, FL

$13-18/hr • 3 yrs exp

Energetic, Fun And Experienced Childcare Provider.

I have experience across the board. I have cared for ages 3months-16years. I have years of experience volunteering with children/teens with special needs and I am currently a Registered Behavior Technician.
Kelsea can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Jade D.


Gainesville, FL

$13-15/hr • 10 yrs exp

Best Friend Fun Sitter With A Big Smile

Hi! I'm 25 years old & I started babysitting when I was 13. In 7th grade I became a volunteer in my school for the special needs sports league, after HS I became a Certified Coach for NJ Special Olympics. I was also a life guard every summer throughout high school & up until I moved to Florida. In 2018 I moved to FL & attended...
Jade can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Harper S.


Gainesville, FL

$13-14/hr • 7 yrs exp

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: Light cleaning, dementia, hospice services, respite care, meal prep, errands & more
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

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Justin B.


Gainesville, FL

$13-18/hr • 3 yrs exp

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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Teagan S.


Gainesville, FL

$16-18/hr • 4 yrs exp

Child Care Experience

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Teagan and I am a current college student. I have been a babysitter for about 5 years now. I have experience caring for infants, toddlers, kids, and pre-teens. I also have experience caring for special-needs children. I am trained in first aid. I have reliable transportation and a flexible schedule.
Teagan can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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"My daughter absolutely loves when she comes over ! Asks for her to come back again !"

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Emily H.


Gainesville, FL

$14-19/hr • 3 yrs exp

A Caring Set Of Extra Hands For Any Parent

I have a little over three years of experience with kids ranging from 1-14 years old. I love kids! I'm a firm believer that there are no bad kids, just ones that need a bit of extra guidance sometimes. I currently babysit periodically for a family with two kids, one with special needs. I get that sometimes parents just need a...
Emily can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Justin B.


Gainesville, FL

$14-20/hr • 5 yrs exp

Counselor For Life

Hi, I'm Justin. I've been working with kids of various ages, genders, ethnicity, and special needs since 2015 when I was a Counselor in Training at a Summer Camp in Tallahassee. From the years 2016-2019 I was a Counselor at the camp and was the Head Male Side Director for the last year. In between August 2018 and March 2019 I...
Justin can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

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Corissa R.


Gainesville, FL

$16-17/hr • 3 yrs exp

Creative Sitter And Positivity Sharer

I have 3 years of experience. I currently have been working at a preschool for one year and for two years I taught in the children's nursery of my church. I'm always open to help with housekeeping and homework. I love practicing child-directed learning and sensory play. I also love nature enrichment so I believe in dirty knees...
Corissa can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Meghan W.


Gainesville, FL

$20-25/hr • 1 yrs exp

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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Megann B.


Gainesville, FL

$15-18/hr • 1 yrs exp

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...
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Kaylee K.


Fort White, FL

$32/hr • 4 yrs exp

Caring Babysitter And Nanny

My Name is Kaylee, I have 4 years experience in the childcare field. I have been baby sitting for 5+ families for the last four years. Children ranging from Infants to 8 years. I also have daycare experience as a lead toddler teacher wit h2 and 3-year-olds. I love kids. I also have special needs experience as well.
Kaylee can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Enya T.


Archer, FL

$13-25/hr • 1 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....
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Christina B.


Gainesville, FL

$13/hr

Adding A Little More Love Everyday.

Hello! My name is Christina. I am 30-years-old, and I have a 10-year-old son who is autistic and has ADHD. I am very passionate about caring for children with special needs and I can absolutely handle children with behaviors and SIBs. I'd describe my personality as compassionate, patient, and creative. I like working with kids...
Christina can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

CNA

CPR

First Aid

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Jakyla P.


Gainesville, FL

$20-30/hr • 3 yrs exp

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: Errands, light cleaning, meal prep, transportation
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Isabel M.


Gainesville, FL

$12-50/hr • 5 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have been working with children for about 5 years, and have nannied and babysat long term as well. I have a perfect driving record and can also cook and clean. I love working with kids of all ages, and am experienced with special needs and infant care. I speak a good bit of Spanish and can play multiple instruments. I am also...
Isabel can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Christina P.


Gainesville, FL

$18-50/hr • 6 yrs exp

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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Olivia E.


Gainesville, FL

$15-50/hr • 6 yrs exp

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/hr • 4 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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