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Brandy P.


Cape Canaveral, FL

$20-50/hr15 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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Kelley W.


Merritt Island, FL

$19/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time Fun Loving Nanny

5.0

(22)

Hired by 19 families in your neighborhood

Hello I'm 53, I've been happily employed the last 9 yrs 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...
Kelley can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"This babysitter is a gem! She is very nice, professional, fun, happy and kind lady. Our 11 month baby enjoyed time with her a lot. We will call her again for sure! "

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Cierra S.


Cocoa Beach, FL

$10-18/hr10 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, swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:

First Aid

CNA

Special Needs Care

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: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Kari J.


Cocoa Beach, FL

$10-20/hr2 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...
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/hr10 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...
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

$10-15/hr2 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/hr2 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/hr10 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: Swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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/hr10 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/hr10 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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Whitney S.


Melbourne, FL

$25-31/hr5 yrs exp

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I have a lot of experience babysitting, mentoring, and group teaching children of all ages! I also have babysat, and assisted several individuals who have special needs. I am willing to provide a background check and references! I am located in Melbourne near EFSC.
Whitney can also help with: Travel
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Whitney was absolutely great! She arrived on time and jumped right in to playing with out daughters. She was also great with our 3 dogs and cat. Everyone felt at home with her and the kids loved playing with her. we can't wait to have her babysit again and possibly...

Chelsea B.

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Celia V.


Cocoa, FL

$25-30/hr10 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: Companionship, errands, meal prep, light cleaning, dementia, hospice services & more
Skills:

CPR

Home Health Aide

Medical Equipment Experience

5.0
"Celia took care of our elderly father until he passed away peacefully at home about 2 years ago … she loved him and our family very much and she was amazing as a caregiver …also so professional and managed his healthcare in all aspects of his needs …"

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Hailey S.


Cocoa, FL

$15-30/hr3 yrs exp

Hi, my name is Hailey . I am 19 years old currently attending nova community college. I am currently studying social sciences in teachers education. I love to work with children. I have a part time job working at a swim academy as an instructor and teaching kids how to swim. I have a very enthusiastic personality and I am easy...
5.0
"Hailey is easy to talk to and listens to your needs and concerns."

Kristi J.

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Anne P.


Indialantic, FL

$15-25/hr10 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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Aysia L.


Cocoa, FL

$17-28/hr4 yrs exp

Responsible And Caring Babysitter

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have 4 years of experience babysitting and helping out with housework. I have two younger siblings, including one with special needs and I have assisted with their care. I absolutely love cooking, painting, reading and animals. I'm going to school to study special education/child care. I am able to help out with any...
Aysia can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"She is a blessing!! She takes sick good care of our daughter."

Sagine D.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Cape Canaveral, FL

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...

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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.

Whitney S.

5.0

My daughter loves Whitney. She is punctual. And she is really nice

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Celia V.

5.0

Often went beyond what we asked caring for my mom overnight. Always cheerful. Able to calm when others around weren't. Competent AND truly caring. A joy to have her help our family.

- Care member

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