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Jessica F.


Winter Haven, FL

$16-21/hr5 yrs exp

Compassionate And Experienced Caregiver - Supporting Individuals With Special Needs

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Hello! I'm Jessica, a dedicated and compassionate caregiver with a passion for supporting individuals with special needs. With several years of experience working with Chrysalis in Utah, I've had the privilege of providing personalized care and support to individuals with a range of needs, including disabilities, mental health...
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Mayra D.


Winter Haven, FL

$20-50/hr15 yrs exp

I'd describe my personality as respectful, Friendly and helpful. I like caring for people with special needs because I believe in the potential that all people have, no matter their condition. I'm looking for a job that I receive respect for my person, adequate remuneration and appreciation for my work in a pleasant...
I have worked for a couple of months as a work-study student in a special needs school and have loved being able to interact with the children there and help them in a patient, caring way. I want to make every person feel safe and cared for!
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Christine C.


Winter Haven, FL

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Family Home Caregiver

I am a dependable and hard working individual who can care for all ages groups. I have worked in various health facilities and child care work settings. I've worked with children with special needs, developmentally disabled to elderly care. I have also worked in home care for many years as well as a CNA/caregiver-Respite &...
Christine can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

CNA

Special Needs Care

Because I've grown up with a special needs sister, I've grown to love caring for and spending time with people alike. I am a volunteer coach for a special Olympics tennis team and was in Best Buddies all 4 years of high school. During the summer I spend time as a camp councelor for ages 11-13.
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Alisha H.


Lakeland, FL

$15/hr7 yrs exp

Aye, Aye, Captain!

5.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Alisha. I am a dedicated and experienced sitter/helper for errands, pets, senior care, special needs, infants, toddlers, children, and teenagers, with years of experience providing professional services. I am a nurturing, compassionate, and reasonably firm & resolute individual who enjoys helping you and your...
Alisha can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CNA

5.0
"Alisha was an absolute pleasure to coordinate and work with. I hired her while on vacation. My son said she played with her, was nice to her and loved her. Friendly and professional. I am happy to be a reference. Thanks for much needed mommy time."

Latasha M.

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Tracey B.


Haines City, FL

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Local And Experienced Caregiver Available

20 years in health care. I specialize in Special needs care and elderly care. I have great communication skills, dependable and trustworthy. I also do light house keeping and meal preparations.
Tracey can also help with: Live-in home care, respite care, personal care, hospice services, home modification, dementia & more
Skills:

Wound Care

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

5.0
"Working with Tracey, I was able to get to know her as a caring person with a wise soul and calm demeanor. Her work ethic is where she really shines. That is why when my Aunt needed help with her elderly mother, I first thought of Tracey. She could be trusted to...

Melissa D.

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Marie R.


Lakeland, FL

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny

I am an Early Childhood Education major with more than 18 years experience, with a speciality area of Children With Special Needs ( Autism, Down Syndrome, Spina Bifida.....). I have been trained to feed children with G tubes. I have 15 +years of providing care for newborns and toddlers. I love fostering long relationships with...
Marie can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Very thoughtful of my children's needs. She is compassionate and understanding."

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Lindy Z.


Lakeland, FL

$13-15/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver Available

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I worked for comfort keepers for a year and received many credentials while there. I have experience with special needs and I can supply references if needed.
Lindy can also help with: Personal care, dementia
5.0
"Lindy is amazing! My mother has dementia and Lindy takes care of her 3 nights/weekly. She assists with her showers, dressing, grooming, and dental hygiene. She even gives her foot rubs! My mother and the staff at her Assisted Living Facility love her. She has also...

Kimberly M.

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Danielle T.


Davenport, FL

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Mama And Outdoors Lover!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have 15 years of hands on experience and am a mama myself! I can help with cleaning the house, meal preparation, laundry, errands and pets! I love to take kiddos to museums, the zoo, and lots of outdoor fun. Extremely detail oriented, safe, and attentive. Being a mama, I want the best for your babies just like I would my own!...
Danielle can also help with: Meal prep, travel, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"We are foster parents and Danielle has worked with our kiddos, and their multitude of different struggles! She's amazing with trauma based kiddos and is always available when we call! She's so sweet, always keeps the house clean, and I couldn't do this side of...

Bianca J.

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Andrea S.


Plant City, FL

$13-15/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Babysitter/Nanny

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

I have been an on-call babysitter and nanny to special needs children for the past 5 years. I am a mother of two boys myself. I have a 9-year-old autistic boy and a baby. I work from home, so I can adjust my schedule as needed.
Andrea can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CNA

First Aid

5.0
"She worked very well with son! I breastfeed and thought it was going to be very difficult for him to adjust to someone else. She made me feel at ease knowing I'll be away from him for all those hours :)"

Terell H.

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Victoria M.


Lakeland, FL

$15-30/hr1 yrs exp

Certified Nursing Assistant

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi my name is Victoria! I am 24 years old and from Lakeland. I have worked over 500+ hours as a certified nursing assistant through UF Health. I graduated with my bachelors degree in Health Science from UF in 2022. I have spent a lot of time working with dementia and Alzheimer's patients through my work at an adult daycare...
Victoria can also help with: Errands, meal prep, dementia, companionship, hospice services, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

CNA

5.0
"Victoria helped us out for just a short time, but we had a great experience with her. She's knowledgeable, kind, and flexible."

Wilma D.

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Angela C.


Davenport, FL

$25-30/hr6 yrs exp

Hi There, I have experience with a plethora of different types of children. Most had special needs including Cerebral Palsy, Autism and Down syndrome. I have taken care of kids with learning disabilities as well. The last 2 families I was with had me travel with them to help with the infants and son with autism. I've worked...
5.0
"Super helpful with fixing up our kitchen and made it more functional while watching the kids !"

Mary L.

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Hope R.


Bartow, FL

$13-15/hr

Special Needs Provider

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have not had any professional experience with special needs children or adults. Elementary school through High School there were all sorts of activities and clubs focused on special needs children that I was apart of. This is cleaning doing crafts, activities, tutoring, and sports.
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Nicole P.


Winter Haven, FL

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Fun And Loving Mom

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have 10+ years of experience with children of all ages from 0-15 years old. I have a 7-year-old daughter that is in first grade. I have experience working with children and teens that are special needs. I have a reliable transportation with up to 7 seats in my SUV along with infant to toddler car seats including boosters. I...
Nicole can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"She's AMAZING! Nicole babysat our 3 children ages 3-10 (AND they all have special needs from ASD to metabolic disorders.) Nicole met all our expectations and we continue to keep in touch even though we don't work together anymore. We would definitely hire Nicole...

Nichole K.

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Michaelle C.


Davenport, FL

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

I am a Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) with 10+years experience senior care, special needs care, Demetia care and more. I am a Compassionate, Caring, Loving. Available 24/7.
Michaelle can also help with: Personal care, dementia, visiting physician, live-in home care
Skills:

CNA

5.0
"Strongest recommendation for Mica who worked in our home for 1.5 years helping our two 90-year-old moms (one mobile, one bedridden). Oustanding general behavior: o Always on time and doesn't ask for time off; o Trustworthy with everything (e.g., personal...

Leigh R.

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Savannah D.


Davenport, FL

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Savannah- Kind & Patient Nanny

4.2

(5)

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Nanny for 5+ years, with over 10 years experience providing unparalleled child care with a focus on interactive learning. Teacher of ABCs, 123s, and all the in betweens. Kind, loving, caring, energetic, creative, & playful. Long term experience with twins, newborn-teens, special needs, groups of children, overnight, long &...
Savannah can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Savannah is very caring towards children, she treats each one just like her own. She's nurturing, dependable, and just an overly kindhearted person to be around. Savannah has experience with daycare, and being a nanny for families. Anyone who comes to know her,...

Clarissa W.

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Allison D.


Lake Wales, FL

$16-32/hr8 yrs exp

Energy Filled Joy Giver

Caring for children has always come naturally to me but now, with a certification as a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) for 5+ years, my skills in empathy, organization, communication, discipline, receptivity, and working with a plethora of students and clients who may be on the Autism spectrum or have other special needs...
Allison can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, travel & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"- Service is great, she takes care of my kids on time and was never late. - I think her overall professionalism is great, and I also think it's really awesome to see sometime her age be as mature as she is. - Highly recommend her to anyone who is looking...

Charlie G.

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Joy R.


Davenport, FL

$18-25/hr8 yrs exp

Part-Time Sitter And Caregiver

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

Hi there! I would love to help you take care of your children! I have experience in after school care, homework help and errands. I also have experience with taking care of babies and toddlers. I recently have been employed on a part-time basis for pick up after school until parents come home. I have almost 10 yrs experience. My...
Joy can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Excellent caregiver for our four month old, looking forward to working with her again!!"

Andria H.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Auburndale, FL

Alisha H.

5.0

Alisha was an absolute pleasure to coordinate and work with. I hired her while on vacation. My son said she played with her, was nice to her and loved her. Friendly and professional. I am happy to be a reference. Thanks for much needed mommy time.

- Latasha M.

Tracey B.

5.0

Working with Tracey, I was able to get to know her as a caring person with a wise soul and calm demeanor. Her work ethic is where she really shines. That is why when my Aunt needed help with her elderly mother, I first thought of Tracey. She could be trusted to complete requested care with...

- Melissa D.

Marie R.

5.0

Very thoughtful of my children's needs. She is compassionate and understanding.

- Care member

Lindy Z.

5.0

Lindy is amazing! My mother has dementia and Lindy takes care of her 3 nights/weekly. She assists with her showers, dressing, grooming, and dental hygiene. She even gives her foot rubs! My mother and the staff at her Assisted Living Facility love her. She has also provided transportation for my...

- Kimberly M.

Danielle T.

5.0

We couldn't say enough great things about her! We have a now 3 year old (he was 2 months when Danielle started) and a 5 year old along with two rowdy pups. When I first went back to work I was nerve wrecked, and she was our first nanny. But she would text so many photo's throughout the day without...

- Melanie M.

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