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Special needs caregivers in Alva, FL

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Celia W.


Alva, FL

$15-25/hr

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My name is Celia. I am a 28-year-old single, non-smoker with a vast a amount of childcare experience. I am currently in the last year finishing my bachelors in elementary and special education. However, I have experience with special needs. I was raised in a house with a mentally disabled aunt my whole life. I also worked as a...
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Olivia H.


Alva, FL

$18/hr • 3 yrs exp

I have 4 years of experience (child care & 2 years experience in elderly care). I have 2 years experience with professional behavioral therapy for children and 2 years experience with special needs! I can help with Light Housekeeping and Cooking/Meal Preparation. Mornings and afternoons are open! Evenings and Nights are up for...
Olivia can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Katherine S.


Lehigh Acres, FL

$30/hr • 3 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Katie. I am 21 years old and am a sophomore at Florida Institute of Technology. I am pursuing a degree in Clinical Psychology. I currently work as a behavioral therapist at Stepping Stones Kids Therapy for children/teens with ASD or other special needs (ages 2-15). I love working with kids! Before working as a...
Katherine can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Katie is amazing. She's been with our family for a few months. We have a more difficult child and the way she has handled him and navigated him has been incredible. Highly recommend her! She's super interactive, full of activities and knowledge too! We love her!!"

Ashley H.

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Shelly M.


Fort Myers, FL

$18/hr • 10 yrs exp

Senior Care Assistant With Devotion

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I am a senior assistant, I have experience with dementia clients. Also worked and certified as a CCA, caring for and assisting special needs clients. Assisting while teaching personal care and every day living skills. Other abilities include meal prep, medication management, social interaction, appointment transportation and...
Shelly can also help with: Personal care
5.0
"Shelly is energetic, dependable and flexible. A great companion to my 91 yo mom. Highly recommend her."

Ellen P.

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Mackenzie A.


Fort Myers, FL

$10-20/hr • 2 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am a single mom to Irish twin boys, E (two) and S (one). My youngest is breastfed, so I am seeking a family to assist who is open to allowing me to bring my sons along. We love to play and have fun! I graduated from Cosmetology school in 2012 and hold a valid Cosmetology license. I also graduated from college in 2017 and hold...
Mackenzie can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Mackenzie was amazing! She was punctual, extremely polite and did an amazing job caring for my son, who has serious separation anxiety issues. She brought her 2 adorable sons and that made such a difference in making it easier for my son to be able to relax and not...

Daniela M.

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Venessa M.


Lehigh Acres, FL

$13-15/hr • 6 yrs exp

Dependable Overnight/ Day, Caregiver For Special Needs

3.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have six years experience caring for those with special needs. I've cared for two Autistic children and one blind child. Most of my experience is with those wheelchair bound. I also have experience operating hoyer lifts. I have cared for five people who were confined to a wheelchair in their homes. Two were mentally...
3.0
"Does take a lot of time off for personal interests."

Brenda C.

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Brianna S.


Lehigh Acres, FL

$14-15/hr • 7 yrs exp

Good Vibes And Happy Times

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

I have 11 years of experience, delegated throughout daycare centers, my mother's at home daycare, and babysitting gigs since I was 12 years old. I am open to helping around the house, including: dishes, laundry, organization, cleaning the home, food preparation, running errands, carpooling, and scheduling appointments. Children...
Brianna can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

5.0
"Brianna is wonderful with my daughter. This is probably my second "review" of anything or anyone, ever. She has been kind, patient and reliable. My daughter (6 year old) ran to her the second time she ever saw her (Brianna). I love that my daughter feels safe...

Alisha M.

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Susan K.


Lehigh Acres, FL

$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Caregiver Available

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hello, I have many years of experience taking care of children. I am a mother of three children, ages 26, 23, and 21. I have a degree in Elementary Education and taught for three years. Also, I was a Teacher's Assistant in Religious Education. As an assistant, I would help the children with special needs. I was an Assistant...
Susan can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel
5.0
"She helped me watch my twin 2 year olds when we needed a back up nanny. She was great with them, and very attentive. I highly recommend her!"

Alisa R.

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Maidelys M.


Lehigh Acres, FL

$13-50/hr • 3 yrs exp

I Help You.

I'm here for help you and your family. That is the Most important. I'd describe my personality as very dedicated person to everything I like, I am very patient with people when they need my help and I have many goals to follow when it comes to helping people who need it. I like caring for seniors because I love help peoples...
Maidelys can also help with: Dementia, companionship, errands, light cleaning, mobility assistance, meal prep & more
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Loraine G.


Lehigh Acres, FL

$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Thanks for your consideration. I am a patient, kind, and professional caregiver. I specialize in first aid, medication management, and supportive care.
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Jacky M.


Fort Myers, FL

$14-19/hr • 10 yrs exp

Over 20 Years Experienced CNA/ Caregiver

I've been a CNA for 20 years . I've been doing private home care for 4 years here in Florida. I'm very enthusiastic, easygoing with a good spirit. I'm also very dependable with reliable transportation . I communicate well and very knowledgeable with home care and caring for the elderly . I have great references per request....
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Sophia J.


Lehigh Acres, FL

$25-40/hr • 10 yrs exp

Child care

I have many years of experience caring for children and adults, I have 4 adult children of my own and 5 grandchildren, I raise a special need child of my own and help taking care of my nephew who's artistic so I'm very experienced and I'm a medical assistant and CHHA/ HHA certified by the state of New York.
Sophia can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, travel
Skills:

CPR

CNA

Special Needs Care

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Linda H.


Lehigh Acres, FL

$20/hr • 8 yrs exp

Full Time Nanny Available

I've raised 3 children of my own and one grandchild, I worked 8 years in the Healthy Start Program as a counselor working with pregnant mothers and children from infancy up to age three. I worked provided education about infant care, postpartum depression and provided community referrals for services such as housing, baby...
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Jessica C.


Lehigh Acres, FL

$16-21/hr • 1 yrs exp

Hi, I'm Jessa. I have experience in a group home setting caring for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. I'm patient and caring.
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Tabitha S.


Lehigh Acres, FL

$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Very Experienced Caregiver/ Babysitter

Hello!! My name is Tabitha. I have over 10 years experience with caregiver/ babysitter. Over 17 years experience with caring for special needs individuals. I'm caring, hardworking and I have a sharp eye for anything that may cause harm to your love one. I have reliable transportation and will always be on time. You can be...
Tabitha can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
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Venessa M.


Lehigh Acres, FL

$13-20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Pre-School Teacher With 10 Years Experience .Available Up To 3 1/2 Days A Week, Plus 1 Date Night A Month

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I love children. Caring for, and helping them learn has been a passion for as long as I can remember. I became certified as a preschool teacher in 1994, working for a large preschool named Bright Beginnings for 6 years. After leaving there, I took the knowledge I gained from working with large structured classes to start my own...
Venessa can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Rosa W.


Fort Myers, FL

$17/hr • 3 yrs exp

Learn A Little More About Rosa

I'd describe my personality as funny, flexible, and caring. I like working with kids because they are vibrant and help me take life less seriously so that I can remember to always enjoy myself in every moment. I'm looking for a job that I can help my community in any manner. I am also looking to do amazing work to where...
Rosa can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Katherine S.


Lehigh Acres, FL

$20-27/hr

Babysitter (RBT- Certified)

Hello! My name is Katie . I am currently a registered behavior technician (RBT) at Stepping Stones Kids Therapy in Cape Coral. I work with children (2-15) who have ASD or other behavioral deficits. I have greatly enjoyed my time working with kids and have lots of experience working with children functioning at different levels....
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Karin M.


Fort Myers, FL

$25-40/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced Special Education Teacher

I have been a special education teacher in Pennsylvania for the last 12 years and have recently moved to Florida. I have been teaching in a Multiple Disabilities classroom for past 7 years. Prior to that I taught in an Autistic Support classroom and a Life Skills classroom. Before that I was a Special Instructor for an Early...
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Rosa W.


Fort Myers, FL

$15-50/hr • 3 yrs exp

Hello the name is Rosa. I am a RBT and have worked with kiddos with all sorts of special needs from the home, to the school, to clinics. I know how challenging it can be for families and I would love to be able to provide that extra support in any setting.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Alva, FL

Katherine S.

5.0

Katie is amazing. She's been with our family for a few months. We have a more difficult child and the way she has handled him and navigated him has been incredible. Highly recommend her! She's super interactive, full of activities and knowledge too! We love her!!

- Ashley H.

Shelly M.

5.0

I broke both of my arms in late January 2024. I hired Shelly in February and have kept her ever since. She does a great job and has a can do attitude. Love her!

- Rebecca W.

Mackenzie A.

5.0

I hired Mackenzie to babysit my kids and she's great. My boys had a good time drawing, reading and playing with her. She is very punctual and very attentive. I will definitely hire her again.

- Angela H.

Venessa M.

3.0

Does take a lot of time off for personal interests.

- Brenda C.

Brianna S.

5.0

Brianna is wonderful with my daughter. This is probably my second "review" of anything or anyone, ever. She has been kind, patient and reliable. My daughter (6 year old) ran to her the second time she ever saw her (Brianna). I love that my daughter feels safe with her when she sees Brianna. I...

- Alisha M.

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