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Harper S.


Gainesville, FL

$13-14/hr7 yrs exp

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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: Dementia, hospice services, light cleaning, errands, meal prep, respite care & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

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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Meredith K.


Gainesville, FL

$20/hr4 yrs exp

Nurturing, Creative Care For Your Children And Pets. Part To Full-time Availability.

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

As a childcare provider with over half a dozen years of experience, I'm passionate about nurturing children and supporting families. My reserved nature allows me to fit seamlessly into your family's routine. I believe in open communication and will provide regular updates on your child's day, using your preferred method. When...
Meredith can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Kelsea S.


Gainesville, FL

$13-18/hr3 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: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Corissa R.


Gainesville, FL

$16-17/hr3 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: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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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...
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Tara B.


Gainesville, FL

$13-23/hr9 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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Kylie L.


Gainesville, FL

$20-30/hr2 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...
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...
I help with a range of daily tasks, such as personal hygiene, mobility, shopping, food preparation, and housework, while providing emotional support.

Olivia B.


Gainesville, FL

$13-15/hr

Kind And Loving College Student Ready To Help!

5.0

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I have been around people with special needs of all ages almost my entire life. I have a cousin with autism and I am very close with a family who has a little girl with a rare chromosome deletion disorder. I used to see her every day and would babysit her often as well. She is my favorite human on the entire planet. I am...

Hannah G.


Gainesville, FL

$13-50/hr1 yrs exp

Hana

Hi! My names Hana. I have 3 younger siblings, 4 dogs and a cat I've raised since it was a kitten. I love nature and music. I've volunteered for years with the Down syndrome foundation and Special Olympics. I am very good at finding entertaining and enriching activities for kiddos. I'm CPR certified. I love to cook and I'm...
I have 3 years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Grocery Shopping. I have worked as a Paraprofessional for children ages 3-5 with special needs and behavior issues. I have also babysat for families since I was 16. I currently am in college working on an Early Childhood Educations degree. I am also CPR and...
Mercedes Grace can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Mary L.


Gainesville, FL

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time LPN Available

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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Bailey D.


Gainesville, FL

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver

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: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Five stars is not enough! I cannot say enough good things about Bailey. My children took a shine to her almost immediately which almost never happens. She is dependable communicative and just genuinely likes being around children. My oldest has special needs and...

Jacquelyn H.

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Emily M.


Gainesville, FL

$10-15/hr6 yrs exp

Fun And Safety For All

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: Swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

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. "

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Mary S.


Gainesville, FL

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Over 20 Years Of Experience With Elderly With Dementia Special Needs And Overall Care

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: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CNA

First Aid

5.0
"Mary truly cares for her clients. She goes above and beyond and is a great communicator with the family"

Stephanie L.

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: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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: Grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Emily H.


Gainesville, FL

$14-19/hr3 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, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Archer, 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.

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

Emily M.

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

Mary S.

5.0

Mary truly cares for her clients. She goes above and beyond and is a great communicator with the family

- Stephanie L.

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