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Kaitlin B.


Melbourne, FL

$15-25/hr

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Hello there! My name is Kaitlin. I am from Iowa. I am currently pursuing my Masters at Florida Tech and looking for a job in the mean time. Whatever the circumstances I am willing to help. I do have a few care experiences to help me with special needs. Any way I can help out please let me know and feel free to ask any questions....
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Christine D.


Melbourne, FL

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Available For Evening & Weekend Care

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I have been a resident of Brevard County for almost 30 years. I have many years of experience working with children of all ages as a child case manager, elementary school teacher, special needs teacher assistant, and currently a Registered Behavior Technician. I have also raised a child of my own, who is getting ready to...
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Josefina P.


Melbourne, FL

$18-30/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver

I have a BA in Early Childhood Education and have worked with children for over 20 years. I am a mother of two children and have lots of experience with children of all ages. I have a nurturing approach that is receptive across all ages including children with special needs. I am open to be of service in other aspects of the...
Josefina can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

First Aid

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Keeley H.


Indialantic, FL

$14-19/hr8 yrs exp

Babysitter, Nanny, Petsitter, Care For Elderly, Personal Assistant

Hi! My name is Keeley and I am a business major at Florida Gulf Coast University. I have babysat for 8+ years and have worked with children from newborns to 17! I have a many years experience with special needs children and adults, and have volunteered with Special Olympics. I have also cared for the elderly, some with dementia,...
I have worked with an elementary aged child who had autism and schizophrenia. I have also worked with a middle school child with autism and social issues. Those are my 2 main experiences with special care, but I have also have a lot of experience babysitting, serving as a waitress, and working in retail and I currently work...
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Jessica E.


Rockledge, FL

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Companionship Care & Provider

I love helping others and have done so for many years. I have been employed as a nanny with often care for the elderly in the home or family members with special needs. I am trustworthy, reliable, incredibly responsible and honest. I am also a mother of two. My sons are 13 & 11 years old and often enjoy meeting and helping me...
Jessica can also help with: Visiting physician, dementia, personal care
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Dana S.


Melbourne, FL

$19-30/hr10 yrs exp

Tutor, Special Needs Teacher And Helper, And Lots Of Fun

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have been a teacher for 15 years. I have my masters degree in Special Education. I have taught children ages 5 - 17. I really enjoy working with children by playing games, going for walks, and teaching them. I also have a sister with a spinal cord injury I have taken care of for 30 years. I have a variety of experience with...
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Alyssa M.


Melbourne, FL

$41/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver Available For Children, Seniors, And Pets. Experienced With Special Needs

Certified teacher in Florida with certifications in Pre-K-3rd grade all subjects, K-12 exceptional student education, and ESOL K-12. I have been working with children for a total of 10 years across various related fields. My experience has been in babysitting, ESE paraprofessional elementary and middle school age, elementary...
Alyssa can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Melinda B.


Rockledge, FL

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Teacher To Children With Special Needs

I have 30 years experience working with students and adults with disabilities, physical and mental, in the classroom as well as in a home environment. I am patient, caring, and a hard worker.
I am a mom of a 2-year-old. I have also helped with special needs children for years. I love all kids and would love to help families out and create bonds.
Destiny can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision
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Angelina S.


Titusville, FL

$10-45/hr3 yrs exp

Experienced Sitter and Teacher: Ms Angelina

I have previously worked in a special needs daycare with children ranging from 8 months to 5 years of age for almost two years. I was an assistant teacher in the pre K room and also a van aide for the school supervising and transporting children to and from home and special trips. I was able to work with many different...
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Paula S.


Melbourne, FL

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

I have had numerous years of child care experience. I started babysitting at the age of 13. I also worked with special needs children and adults for over 15 years. I was a school bus driver as well for 5 years. I am comfortable with pets as well and I am a non smoker.
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Stacie C.


Melbourne, FL

$20-32/hr4 yrs exp

I owned a daycare for 25 years. I had a few special needs children in my care during that time. I also volunteered at a school for Children with disabilities
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Laney H.


Cocoa, FL

$11-16/hr3 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny

I have been babysitting for 3 years and have had both my CPR and First Aid certificate. I love kids and pets, and I have 5 younger siblings that I help care for. My youngest sister has Down Syndrome, so I have experience with special needs as well. I have my own reliable car and I'm available anytime.
Laney can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Casey H.


Melbourne, FL

$10-20/hr

Special Needs

Back home I babysit a little boy who is now 10 years old with serve autism. I have babysat him for 3 years. I have also intern for a special education class.
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Nicole H.


Melbourne, FL

$12-25/hr10 yrs exp

Work a lot with Seniors in an organizational company that I have . Retired from work to Care for my mom for two years who had Parkinson's and a brain tumor, so I have experience in caring for a loved one with special needs. I am reliable and compassionate and would be happy to help your family .
Nicole can also help with: Meal prep, errands, personal care, transportation, light cleaning, companionship & more
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Eunice T.


Melbourne, FL

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

I enjoy taking care of children with special needs. I have a granddaughter who has cerebral palsy and she is 13-years-old . I know how to administer medication and feeding through G-tube. I enjoy reading to them taking them for walks.
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Alyssa L.


Melbourne, FL

$15-30/hr10 yrs exp

Hi! My name is Alyssa. I have been a nanny for over 10 years as well as a family assistant/household manager. I am CPR certified, have previous teaching experience, ABA and special needs experience, have traveled with families and as a flight attendant, have multiples and twin experience, and have experience with pets as well....
Alyssa can also help with: Travel, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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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Jessica B.


Melbourne, FL

$10-22/hr10 yrs exp

Loving Mother Of 3 Wonderful Boys

Hi, my name is Jessica. I am a 34 years old married mom of 3 boys. I have a 12-year-old and 10-year-old twin boys who are all in school fulltime. I have over 20 years experience and I am looking to care for one or two more children to help bring in some extra money since I lost my job at a private school for kids with autism due...

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