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Special needs caregivers in Alachua, FL

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Nolan L.


Gainesville, FL

$24-30/hr • 5 yrs exp

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

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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.
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Kylie L.


Gainesville, FL

$20-30/hr • 2 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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Elizabeth R.


Newberry, FL

$13-25/hr • 8 yrs exp

Baby-sitter/Nanny Available

I have years of experience with kids and I love kids. I have two sisters, 23 and 15, my youngest sister is special-needs, she is Autistic, so I do have experience working with special needs kids. I have been babysitting since I was 12 and I have babysat from a range of different ages. I've babysat for groups of kids. After...
Elizabeth can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Isabel M.


Gainesville, FL

$15-30/hr • 4 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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Kaley B.


Gainesville, FL

$13-15/hr

Part-time Caregiver

Hi there, I'm Kaley! I'm a doctoral student at the University of Florida in the Occupational Therapy Program. I want to eventually specialize in pediatrics, given that I love kids. I have my Bachelor's in Family and Child Sciences from Florida State University (graduated May 2020). Individuals with special needs have been a part...
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William H.


Gainesville, FL

$13-15/hr • 7 yrs exp

Behavioral Therapist Assistant For Students With Autism

I worked along side a behavior therapist in Austin, Tx for a year and half developing and implementing a weekly after school program for an early elementary student with mild Autism. The program focused on increasing vocabulary, social etiquette, and strengthen emotional intelligence. One of the most important parts of the...
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Meghan W.


Gainesville, FL

$13-15/hr • 4 yrs exp

My name is Meghan and I am an online biomedical neuroscience MS student at the University of Florida! I am striving to become a pediatric psychiatrist in the future, as I love both kids and the human brain. . I also love dogs and am happy to care for those fur babies as well. I have 5+ years of experience with all ages...
Meghan can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Tara B.


Gainesville, FL

$13-23/hr • 9 yrs exp

Well hello, I'm Tara very honest reliable and consistent, I have 9 years experience in mental health and 9 years in the healthcare field, very positive outgoing caregiving is something that I've always enjoyed doing,
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Marissa D.


Gainesville, FL

$13-15/hr • 3 yrs exp

Hello! I currently am in PT school and I work as a nanny for a 1yo and 5yo. I have also worked as a summer camp coach for ages 3 - 8 years (including children with special needs). I love kids and I am willing to help with cooking, transportation, school, and more!
Marissa can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Kaitlin C.


Gainesville, FL

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced In All Ages

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

Hi!! My name is Kaity! Since about 2014 I have worked in a labor and delivery unit at a hospital where I helped with taking care of infants, breastfeeding and any other needs mom or baby might have. I have around 15 years total experience from newborns to 16-year-olds. I have two years of experience with special needs children...
Kaitlin can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Gabrielle M.


Gainesville, FL

$20-35/hr • 8 yrs exp

Hello! I am 24 years old and I have the privilege of working as a registered nurse in women's health. As a registered nurse, I have been trained to manage complex medical conditions. Prior to completing my nursing degree, I was a graduate from the University of Florida studying psychology. I spent most of my final year honing my...
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Enya T.


Archer, FL

$13-15/hr

Full Time Caregiver Available

I greatly enjoy helping kids learn and grow in a safe and fun way. I have previously helped direct "social groups" in which I aided therapists in teaching special needs kids social and general life skills in a fun and engaging way. I am certified as a CNA and EMR, and k am vertified in CPR and First Aide/Basic Life a support. I...
Enya can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

CNA

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Jacqueline E.


Gainesville, FL

$11-16/hr • 4 yrs exp

I enjoyed baby sitting around my neighborhood in high school as well as my two younger step sibling, one of which has special needs. Just looking to make a few extra bucks while I'm in college, I'm very patient and work well with little ones.
Jacqueline can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Mary R.


Gainesville, FL

$20/hr • 10 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...
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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Ashley K.


Gainesville, FL

$13-50/hr • 15 yrs exp

Hello! My Name Is Ashley, I Am Very Caring And Have Several Years Of Experience Caring For Others.

Hello! I have 15 years experience caring for children, pets, and older adults. I am currently in graduate school for occupational therapy and am comfortable with children who have special needs. I love being active and having a great time!
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William H.


Gainesville, FL

$38/hr • 5 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Currently in graduate school, Im looking for a long term placement of at least 20 hours per week. I have work across the care giver spectrum from middle school art teacher to end of life care as doula and funeral director most recently. I'm a helper at heart and working to become a chaplain. I enjoy cooking, unorthodox field...
William can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, travel
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Kendyll C.


Gainesville, FL

$13-50/hr • 5 yrs exp

I'm a sitter who has been working with children for over five years. My passion for nurturing and supporting children's growth and development motivates me to provide a safe and stimulating environment for them to learn and thrive. I have experience caring for children of all ages, from toddlers to preteens, and I'm comfortable...
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Wanda L.


Gainesville, FL

$25/hr • 10 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...
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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