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Special needs caregivers in Cape Canaveral, FL

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Brandy P.


Cape Canaveral, FL

$20-50/hr • 15 yrs exp

Looking For Special Family That Needs Help.

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Hi everyone, my name is Brandy and I have been working with children and young adults with disabilities since I was about 10. My best friend in middle school was named Stewart. Stewart had CP and loved UTZ plain potato chips. I would spend my lunchtime feeding him happily. My mother taught students on the spectrum and I began...
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Sherry L.


Merritt Island, FL

$20-22/hr • 10 yrs exp

Small Human Whisperer

5.0

(2)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I love kids, and the feeling has seemed mutual for as long as I can remember. I took my first childcare course at age 11 and babysat regularly from then until I had little ones of my own. Now that my kids are grown, I'd love to help out with yours. I have long-term experience with infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. I've also...
Sherry can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Sherry did an excellent job taking care of our two-year-old at our wedding. She was amazing and can't express how grateful we were for taking such good care of him. He had an amazing time at the wedding thanks to her, and I felt he was safe the whole time which...

Gustav H.

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Kelley W.


Merritt Island, FL

$19/hr • 10 yrs exp

Full Time Fun Loving Nanny

Hired by 19 families in your neighborhood

Hello I'm 55I've been happily employed the last 11yrs as a private nanny in Indiana & Florida. Helping family's full time, overnights , & with date nights . I really enjoy doing arts & crafts , games, puzzles , science experiments, cooking , reading, outside activities, as well finding fun things to do/ explore in the community...
Kelley can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

5.0
"Kelley has been amazing- she is the first person outside of our families that we’ve had watch our son and we could not have ended up with anyone better. I work from home so I get to overhear them playing as I work and it has been such a relief to know that he is...

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Cierra S.


Cocoa Beach, FL

$13-18/hr • 10 yrs exp

Babysitter As Needed

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I love children and pets. I am great with both younger and older children. I have babysat since I was 13 years old and have continued to through the years. I have experience in babysitting children with special needs. I am CPR/First Aid/AED certified. I feel that I am fully capable to handle any situation that is thrown my way...
Cierra can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Catherine H.


Merritt Island, FL

$14-19/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hi my name is Cat and I love kids and have great working with kids for 10-13 years. I have 13 nieces and nephews so I'm always helping out with them. I also have 8 years of working with kids who have special needs at a school district. I am first aide and CPR certified and I am also a certified nurse assistant.
Catherine can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

CNA

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Kelley S.


Merritt Island, FL

$15-25/hr • 6 yrs exp

I worked as a substitute teacher with children of varying exceptionalities for many years in Virginia and Florida. I have worked as an instructional assistant in Brevard County for 5 years. I work well and enjoy working with children with special needs. I do work school hours but have some evenings and weekends open for care.
Kelley can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Kari J.


Cocoa Beach, FL

$13-20/hr • 2 yrs exp

Hi! I recently moved to Mooresville and would love to continue my experience with childcare! I fell in love with childcare by being a nanny to my 6-year-old nephew with autism for two years! I am experienced with remote learning! I have a reliable suv! I am patient and will educate, have fun and love your children! I would love...
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Tina M.


Merritt Island, FL

$15-30/hr • 2 yrs exp

I have worked in the emergency and non emergency medical field. My children as they were growing up, and I volunteered with an equine therapy program for children and young adults with special needs. For almost two years, my 13-year-old daughter and I have been visiting, caring for, and taking on outings, a wonderful woman in a...
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Kellie E.


Merritt Island, FL

$40/hr • 10 yrs exp

Eperienced Special Education Teacher & Compassionate Nanny

With a heart dedicated to fostering growth and nurturing potential, I bring over a decade of enriching experience as a Special Education Teacher coupled with two decades of compassionate care as a trusted nanny. My journey in the realm of education and childcare has been marked by unwavering dedication, profound empathy, and a...
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Catherine J.


Merritt Island, FL

$15/hr • 3 yrs exp

Caregiving For Infants, Toddlers, And School Age Children

Safety and security are the top priorities I make for all children in my care. I am certified in First Aid, CPR, and AED. I have completed coursework in child development, and I am currently working on my certification. I have three years of paid nanny experience, and I have worked in a childcare setting with children who have...
Catherine can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

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Kelley S.


Merritt Island, FL

$13-15/hr • 6 yrs exp

I have worked as a substitute teacher and an instructional assistant with many different types of special needs from Pre-K up through middle school. Working with people with special needs is something that I enjoy. I have a child with high functioning autism.
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Amanda R.


Cocoa, FL

$13-15/hr • 2 yrs exp

Nanny

I have cared for a 6-year-old boy with autism for 2 years. Every child deserves someone who cares for them and sees what is special inside of them. I'm currently in nursing school.
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Sherry L.


Merritt Island, FL

$20/hr • 2 yrs exp

Night Nanny & Baby Whisperer

Though I love kids of all ages, the infant stage is my favorite. There is nothing sweeter to me than a baby's coos or the "milk buzz" on their little faces after a feeding. Fortunately the feeling seems to be mutual; babies and young children take to me. So now that my own children are grown, I've gone back to helping young...
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Taylor O.


Cocoa, FL

$13-115/hr • 10 yrs exp

Part-Time Babysitter

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

I have babysat since from 10/2005 to present day. I have babysat children ranging from newborn to age of 14. Have experience with special needs children such as diabetics, autistic, ADHD, and bipolar children. I cooked, cleaned, and took care of the children' s physical and emotional needs. I also offer other services other than...
Taylor can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Taylor is amazing she's very involved and cares about children. So blessed to be able to have her now!!!"

Crystal M.

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Jessica E.


Rockledge, FL

$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Special Needs Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I believe that it is truly important to know who you are inviting into your home and your child's life. That being said, I am a full-time Nanny now for a family in Melbourne, FL. I have been working for them for little over a year now. You are welcome to meet myself and my family any time. You have access to plenty of references...
5.0
"Hope to have her again in the future, great person. Extra activities for the boys who loved the three days with Jessy."

Janet I.

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Marcia S.


Titusville, FL

$14-19/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am a very reliable, patient, and creative person who has approximately 15 years of experience caring for special needs. I also have recommendation letter.
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Celia V.


Cocoa, FL

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Certified Nurse Assistant Available

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Trustworthy and compassionate Concierge CNA, looking to provide exceptional care for your loved ones. American Red Cross Honor graduate April 2018, CPR/AED/First Aid Certified. 10+ years of professional experience with private clients. Knowledgeable and experienced with patients with disabilities, dementia, Alzheimer's, ALS,...
Celia can also help with: Errands, hospice services, light cleaning, meal prep, dementia, companionship & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CPR

CNA

5.0
"Celia is an amazing caregiver. She is always looking for ways to help and improve care. She worked with my quadriplegic husband with ALS for over a year. She started as part time and as we needed more care she became full time. She can use a Hoyer Lift and she...

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Anne P.


Indialantic, FL

$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have a 19-year-old son who falls somewhere on the autism spectrum and another son, now 21 years of age, who has severe attention deficit disorder. We raised our boys in a School system where challenges presented themselves daily both academically as well as socially. I am well versed on the demands of raising a special needs...
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Marsha S.


Cocoa, FL

$15-20/hr • 2 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have experience working with seniors that have various disabilities, I have worked in Assisted living facilities but prefer the one on one relationship. My experience includes but is not limited to Dementia/Alzheimers, total bed care, medication reminders, light housework, transportation to appointments, meal preparation,...

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Cape Canaveral, FL

Sherry L.

5.0

Sherry did an excellent job taking care of our two-year-old at our wedding. She was amazing and can't express how grateful we were for taking such good care of him. He had an amazing time at the wedding thanks to her, and I felt he was safe the whole time which is the most important thing to any...

- Gustav H.

Kelley W.

5.0

Kelley has been amazing- she is the first person outside of our families that we’ve had watch our son and we could not have ended up with anyone better. I work from home so I get to overhear them playing as I work and it has been such a relief to know that he is having a great time while I get to...

- Care member

Taylor O.

5.0

I hired Taylor a few times and she was so great with my toddler son. She has always been on time, she's great with following my sons routine, and has always been hands on and engaging. I highly recommend her!

- Kiara L.

Jessica E.

5.0

Hope to have her again in the future, great person. Extra activities for the boys who loved the three days with Jessy.

- Janet I.

Celia V.

5.0

Celia is an amazing caregiver. She is always looking for ways to help and improve care. She worked with my quadriplegic husband with ALS for over a year. She started as part time and as we needed more care she became full time. She can use a Hoyer Lift and she makes everything look so easy. Even...

- Care member

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