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Lori B.


Bushnell, FL

$48-50/hr10 yrs exp

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I have extensive experience in maintaining and caring for home. I enjoy working with elderly folks, pets, and working both inside and outside. I have 10+ years in EMS and 30+ years housekeeping, I can clean all aspects of your home, take you to appointments, do grocery shopping, take care of your finances or just come spend...
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Robin D.


Floral City, FL

$17/hr10 yrs exp

CNA In Tennessee, Home Health Aid , Cpr,

I've been doing home healthcare for 18 years I have a lot experience in a lot of different areas I've had clients that are special needs to autism and feeding tubs to oxygen and cp machines I enjoy taking care of others in need,
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Lindsey M.


Wildwood, FL

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Patient And Gentle Care And Companionship For Your Loved One

5.0

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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi there! Thank you for your consideration in my bio in caring for your loved ones. As a mother of two teenagers, in addition to being a long-time nanny and a school teacher, I pride myself on being a very loving, motherly, patient person. I love taking care of my family, cooking three meals a day, keeping the house tidy, and...
Lindsey can also help with: Companionship, respite care, mobility assistance, personal care, hospice services, dementia & more
5.0
"Lindsey is stellar, an amazing and trusted caregiver who goes above and beyond."

Russell S.

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Fonteshe G.


Leesburg, FL

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Full-time Teacher And Passionate Educator And Mother

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have a passion for working with children, children with special needs, as well as senior citizens. I have been in the education system for over 32 years, and have worked with regular education children, as well as children with autism, speech impairments, and behavior needs. I love what I do and would love the opportunity to...
5.0
"Fonteshe assisted my 19-year-old son with special needs as his job coach when he started his new job. She was extremely interested in consulting with his head coach and how to help him prior to starting the position. Once his job started, she was there to help him...

Jacey S.

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Synthia D.


The Villages, FL

$18-28/hr10 yrs exp

Excellent Service/ Care Provider

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have worked for special needs clients, seniors and children. I have a warm balanced personality aiming to effectively fill the overall needs of the individuals and/or families I choose to provide care for. I proactively accomplish this by utilizing my creative nature, along with my broad experience and education to deliver top...
5.0
"Synthia has been wonderful for my mom. She is very patient and attentive to my mother's needs. You can tell she has been well trained to work with handicapped individuals and she does an awesome job!! We love her!"

Marian S.

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Kathy A.


Groveland, FL

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Senior & Special Needs Caretaker

Hello! I am a qualified & certified health care provider with recent references. Qualified health & wellness provider, compassionate & caring. I love seniors & pets & all humanity. Highly qualified caretaker. It would be a privilege to interview with you. Thank you!
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Kathy A.


Groveland, FL

$20-26/hr10 yrs exp

Senior Care Or Special Care

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I am a certified care provider with compassionate & caring experience with children & seniors. Also, health, wellness & nutrition specialist, home organizer, & have special-needs experience, My glowing recent, local references speak for themselves. I am highly qualified, creative, patient & secure with children, seniors &...
Kathy can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Kathy is a mature, dependable and responsible, loving and caring woman. I highly recommend her for any position. You will not be disappointed."

Jennifer W.

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Lindsey M.


Wildwood, FL

$22-50/hr10 yrs exp

My Caring Superpower Is Patience!

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hi there! Thank you for your consideration in my bio in caring for your loved ones. As a mother of two teenagers, in addition to being a long-time nanny and a school teacher, I pride myself on being a very loving, motherly, patient person. I love taking care of my family, cooking three meals a day, keeping the house tidy, and...
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Hayleigh R.


Groveland, FL

$11-20/hr3 yrs exp

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I am an outgoing, friendly, and very caring caretaker. I love spending my free time with my friends and family! I started babysitting for my younger twin brothers, as they got older I started babysitting for other families as well, and in January of 2021 I got the opportunity to become nanny/ house manager for an amazing family...
Hayleigh can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, travel, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"HAYLEIGH assisted with early mornings for my son. She would take him to school and also occasionally pick him up from school as needed. She is super friendly and very kind. I instantly felt at ease with her and trusted her to drive my son to school. She was...

Sarah B.

I've been sitting for nine years now and have enjoyed almost every moment of it! Being able to take a little off of a parents plate and have a fun day doing it will always be an amazing experience. I have experience with many different types of special needs children and always willing to work in a way that makes the child most...
Gwenivyre can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Melissa S.


Brooksville, FL

$18/hr10 yrs exp

25 Year Caregiving Professional

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Over 26 years caregiving experience. I have worked with Children with special needs as well as adults and seniors. I have worked in assisted-living, group homes, as well as nursing homes and rehabilitation centers. I have experience with various types of catheters, Hoyer lifts, pretty much everything that you can think of when...
Melissa can also help with: Hospice services, companionship, errands, light cleaning, meal prep, dementia & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

Home Health Aide

Wound Care

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Hayleigh R.


Groveland, FL

$20-26/hr

Hello! I Am Hayleigh A New Registered Behavioral Therapist

I am an outgoing, friendly, and very caring caretaker. I love spending my free time with my friends and family. In 2020 | became a nanny to three children, two with special needs one of whom I homeschool. I am now a Registered Behavioral Therapist working with kids everyday doing fun activities and helping them learn in fun...
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Holly J.


Groveland, FL

$25-50/hr10 yrs exp

About Me

I'd describe my personality as patient, compassionate, and transparent. I like working with kids because I have raised 5 of my own. I have been a teacher for 8 years and I enjoy working with kids of all ages. Especially children with autism/special needs. I'm looking for a job that will enable me to help someone who is having...
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Stephanie M.


The Villages, FL

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Career Nanny 10+ Years Experience

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I've worked with kids of all ages and their parents from all walks of life and various cultural backgrounds. I have studied developmental psychology, RIE philosophy, Montessori, Non-Violent Communication and completed the early childhood development classes to teach preschool. I'm skilled at organizing educational activities at...
Stephanie can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

I am CPR certified and first Aid and I have gone through Citrus County School District background checks and drug tests because I work at a school. I have worked closely with children, since I was very young. Working closely with my church child care from ages newborn to 12 years old. I have babysat my sisters children from when...
Lauren can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Betsy G.


The Villages, FL

$10-15/hr

Board Certified Behavior Analyst

As a BCBA, I have experience providing behavioral therapy to children with autism ranging from 3 to 13 years old. I have a passion for helping children and adults learn, enjoy life, and find their passions! I hope to be able to provide fun, creative, and supportive care to your family member!
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Synthia D.


The Villages, FL

$16-20/hr10 yrs exp

Please Check My Special Needs Profile For More Detailed Information

I have enjoyed providing top level care for my senior clients. I am a certified Direct Support Professional, with CPR/First Aid, Specializing in Dementia and Behavioral health. Please visit my special care needs profile where I have listed detailed information of my skills, education and experience.
Synthia can also help with: Respite care, personal care, dementia, live-in home care
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

CPR

Home Health Aide

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Deena K.


The Villages, FL

$20-40/hr10 yrs exp

Have Fun While Living Up To Your Potential

Hi! I moved to the South a few years ago from New Jersey to be closer to my family (I moved to the Villages a couple of months ago). I spent many years working for an agency that provides community residential support to seniors and individuals with intellectual disabilities. I started out as a direct care worker and was...
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Briana T.


Leesburg, FL

$17-19/hr2 yrs exp

I have few years In special needs care taking care of my friends son while she worked. So anything you require I am willing to work with and do my best
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Aja A.


Brooksville, FL

$17-28/hr10 yrs exp

absolutely love what I do caring for others. I have experience working in childcare with ages 2-12. I also have experience with special needs children from volunteering in public school exceptional education classrooms. In addition I have over 10 years experience babysitting. I have always had a passion for working with children...
Aja can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CNA

CPR

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Bushnell, FL

Lindsey M.

5.0

Lindsey is stellar, an amazing and trusted caregiver who goes above and beyond.

- Russell S.

Fonteshe G.

5.0

Fonteshe assisted my 19-year-old son with special needs as his job coach when he started his new job. She was extremely interested in consulting with his head coach and how to help him prior to starting the position. Once his job started, she was there to help him navigate his few days on the job....

- Jacey S.

Synthia D.

5.0

I have an adult special needs brother that lives with us. He's 45, but 7ish mentally and nonverbal. I can't say enough good about Synthia. I hired her to be a friend/mentor to my brother so he would have some autonomy in his life provide him with a fun, social outlet. She takes him on outings a...

- Tawnya W.

Kathy A.

5.0

Kathy is a mature, dependable and responsible, loving and caring woman. I highly recommend her for any position. You will not be disappointed.

- Jennifer W.

Hayleigh R.

5.0

HAYLEIGH assisted with early mornings for my son. She would take him to school and also occasionally pick him up from school as needed. She is super friendly and very kind. I instantly felt at ease with her and trusted her to drive my son to school. She was excellent at communicating which is so...

- Sarah B.

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