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Lindy Z.


Lakeland, FL

$13-15/hr • 10 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver Available

5.0

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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: Dementia, personal care
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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Christine C.


Winter Haven, FL

$20-35/hr • 10 yrs exp

Compassionate And Professional PT- FT Care Giver Available Various Work Hours

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have worked in the health care fields over 20 years in various roles. Worked in Private care & facility care. I have also worked front & back office & as Dr Tech. I am comfortable working wit, Alzheimer's Dementia & special needs. I Also work with developmentally disabled & hospice for a number of years. I am currently a Med...
Christine can also help with: Personal care, dementia, hospice services, respite care
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Christine is wonderful she takes good care of my mom I don’t know what I’d do without her "

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Soleil T.


Lakeland, FL

$15/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced Sitter Who Is Intentional

I have 10 years of experience. I can help with Swimming Supervision and Cooking/Meal Preparation. I started watching children at 12, with my first child having various special needs. I have volunteered with children in other countries, orphans, and foster children. Additionally, I have taken care of up to five children at a...
Soleil can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"She was able to watch our daughter on short notice for a date night. She was delightful, respectful, fun, and reliable! We would absolutely hire her again. My daughter really enjoyed her. Thank you, Solei!"

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Marie R.


Lakeland, FL

$25/hr • 10 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, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Professional and kind. Great communication skills, a pleasure to work with. "

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Brandy M.


Lakeland, FL

$20-25/hr • 7 yrs exp

Homemaking Companion Care-giving Personal Care

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I am a certified Home Health Aide. I am an approved provider with APD (Agency for Persons with Disabilities). I am certified in CPR/First Aid. I have worked with the elderly and people with disabilities for more than 10 years.
5.0
"Brandy was super, and made a stressful day for me more tolerable. I hired her to take me to and from a medical appointment (I was not permitted to drive myself because I was getting anesthesia). She arrived promptly, had clean transportation, was personable, and...

Mary F.

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Carrie L.


Mulberry, FL

$17/hr • 1 yrs exp

I am a very compassionate Companion. I am CPR and first aid Certified. I am comfortable with bathing and all Active daily living needs. I am widowed with a special needs 18 years old child looking for an extra source of income. I have worked with a few patients with dementia and altzheimers over the years. Any questions feel...
Carrie can also help with: Live-in home care, transportation, errands, light cleaning, meal prep
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Jasmine R.


Auburndale, FL

$17/hr • 4 yrs exp

Hi, my name is Jasmine. I currently attend Florida Southern college. After I get my bachelors degree, I plan on getting my masters in occupational therapy and specializing in special needs. I have around 4 years of experience working with children. I spent 3 years working the latchkey and summer camp programs back home, where I...
Jasmine can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Sarah S.


Mulberry, FL

$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Part-Time Respite & Transition Services

I have 20 years experience in the field of Special Education. I currently work at USF part-time and am looking for additional income. I prefer working with older children or adults. I am not able to physically assist, carry, or do toileting/changing. I am able to teach, coach, encourage, etc. I am passionate about health and...
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Kelly P.


Lakeland, FL

$30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Caregiver Nanny

For the past four years I've worked for a family with two kids. The son had varies condition he has social needs including behaviors and g tube feedings. He also needed help with his daily routine. I did meal preparation for him on a daily basic also feed him. Gave him his meds and took care of him on a daily basic and all his...
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Trisha C.


Winter Haven, FL

$28/hr • 5 yrs exp

Hi, my name is Trisha! I am a Behavioral Therapist for children including children with special needs. I love to jump into their world to play. I enjoy sports, crafts, you name it. I can assist with homework and am passionate about helping the learning process. Any responsibilities such as chores will always be completed before...
Trisha can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Early Education

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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Irini H.


Haines City, FL

$17-25/hr • 4 yrs exp

Occasional Babysitter Available On Week Afternoon And Weeknights After 1:00pm Or Weekends

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I worked as a daycare teacher in Indiana before moving to Florida. I was a camp counselor during 3 years . I took care of three brothers (1, 3 and 12 years old) during one year including vacations in 2013. With experience in first aid as a volunteer firefighter and training kids in school in sports classes. I assist teaching...
Irini can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Doris A.


Haines City, FL

$19/hr • 10 yrs exp

A Helping Hand

Hello my name is Doris, I'm a compassionate and extremely hardworking worker. Ive been in the care taking environment since my younger years. I have a handicapped brother and helped my mother raise him so I'm very experienced with caretaking and special needs care Im very excited to meet you and your family
Doris can also help with: Meal prep, errands, light cleaning, personal care
I have been in the medical field over 20 years in various roles. I am a compassionate care provider who can adapt to most circumstances and help with whatever is needed. I have worked with behavioral health and habilitation group home service for the physically disabled. I have worked with veteran associations caring for...
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Emily M.


Haines City, FL

$20-22/hr • 10 yrs exp

Currently a School Nurse looking for flexible jobs for evenings/weekends. I'm currently working on my bachelors and need something more flexible than a PRN job. I have my own little one who is 6, and in the first grade. I have been working for the PCPS system since 2013. I have experience with special needs children and I am...
Emily can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Heather H.


Lake Alfred, FL

$18/hr • 4 yrs exp

Mom Of 7 Yr Old

I have 8 years of healthcare experience. I have previously worked in nursing homes, home health and Lakeland Regional. I have a 7 yr old daughter that I homeschool who is with me 24/7. I have experience with special needs kiddos; autism, adhd, anxiety, speech delays, non-verbal, learning disability and down syndrome. If you...
Heather can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CNA

CPR

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Mayra D.


Winter Haven, FL

$20-50/hr • 15 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...
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Alayna R.


Auburndale, FL

$15-18/hr • 4 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Alayna! I have 4 years of experience as a nanny. I have worked with children from the ages of 4 months - 16 years. I have CPR/First Aid training, Childhood Development Certifications, and experience in caring for children with special needs. I like to consider myself a very loving and patient person, with the...
Alayna can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Kymberllie M.


Haines City, FL

$15-20/hr • 1 yrs exp

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Hello, my name is Kymberllie, I am 29 years old and I am a professional special needs caregiver, I have a two of experience working with a family doing child care and cleaning, organization, food preparation, laundry, grocery shopping and other activities. I am looking for a full time job from Monday to Friday, 7:30 a.m. - 5:30...
Hi y'all my name is Caitlyn! I'm a freshman at Southeastern University, and i'm studying missional leadership. The reason I'm applying to be a babysitter is to help out the parents with loving on their kids just as Jesus would. I'd describe my personality as joyful, fun, and outgoing! I like working with kids because I have a...

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Bartow, FL

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.

Christine C.

5.0

Christine is wonderful she takes good care of my mom I don’t know what I’d do without her

- Care member

Soleil T.

5.0

She was able to watch our daughter on short notice for a date night. She was delightful, respectful, fun, and reliable! We would absolutely hire her again. My daughter really enjoyed her. Thank you, Solei!

- Care member

Marie R.

5.0

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

- Care member

Brandy M.

5.0

Brandy was super, and made a stressful day for me more tolerable. I hired her to take me to and from a medical appointment (I was not permitted to drive myself because I was getting anesthesia). She arrived promptly, had clean transportation, was personable, and a safe driver. When my procedure...

- Mary F.

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