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Linda-jean M.


Crystal River, FL

$13-17/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Child Caregiver

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I have 13 years of experience within local schools with elementary age children and those with special needs. I also raised two girls of my own. I can help with Cooking/Meal Preparation.
Linda-jean can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

Taysia H.


Lecanto, FL

$22-25/hr10 yrs exp

DATE NIGHT/ Residential Monthly Cleanings

5.0

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Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

Experienced with newborn and infant care all the way up to teens. I love meet and great interviews for date nights or cleanings to share my childcare/ cleaning stories. I have a love for teaching developmental milestones and cleaning homes. My schedule is currently filling up but I have a few openings a month! I have over 15...
Taysia can also help with: Travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Very active and attentive on her work.She's respectful and coordinated.Also well rounded.Respectful and very cooperative, on the task in hand.I recommend not just Taysia but the great experience she provides"

Jenny H.

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Taysia H.


Lecanto, FL

$20-30/hr5 yrs exp

Nurturing And Experienced Caregiver

I have over 15 years of experience working with children and some of those experiences were involving specials needs. I have worked with cancer patients and with a variety of children with sensory disorders or Autistic. I can handle stressful situations with a calm and nurturing demeanor. I am very patient and I listen and...
5.0
"Taysia helped my family, I had help with remembering how to operate my computer and phone. She is great with collecting eggs off my farm, mowing and feeding my animals. I have a pool that she also helped me clean when it's needs to be vacuumed. She is a hard worker...

Lonnie H.

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Ann S.


Lecanto, FL

$13-15/hr3 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I'm passionate about childcare, and I have five years of experience caring for children of all ages. I have a natural ability to connect with children and create a safe, nurturing, and fun environment for them. I am patient, calm, and creative, and I love playing games with children, both indoors and outdoors. I believe that...
Ann can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

5.0
"Ann is the most amazing care giver one can kind. Punctual, communicative, and most importantly loving. She truly cares. You can't pay for that type of support!"

Noopur S.

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Theresa B.


Beverly Hills, FL

$15/hr10 yrs exp

Let's Be The Best We Can Be!

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have 10+ years of experience, with personal references. I have experience with special needs children from deaf to nonverbal level 3 autistic. My whole goal is to provide a fun and safe environment for your family. I'm available afternoons and all day on the weekends.
Theresa can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Jessie M.


Lecanto, FL

$14-19/hr2 yrs exp

Very Energetic And Helpful

I have 2 years of experience. I can help with Swimming Supervision and Cooking/Meal Preparation as well as other things. I have worked with special needs children as well.
Jessie can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Julie B.


Dunnellon, FL

$20/hr1 yrs exp

Former Homeschool Mom

I am the mother of two grown children, one of whom has special needs. I homeschooled both of my children as well as taught other children in our homeschool group and church. I have a degree in engineering, but chose to stay home once we had children.
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Bianca M.


Homosassa, FL

$13-20/hr1 yrs exp

In order to become a substitute teacher, in my county, I had to go though a brief special needs training. As a sub, I have worked for my county's special needs school, CREST. I have worked with emotionally and behaviorally disturbed children. I also have experience working with the mentally challenged, and autistic students at...
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Tara S.


Dunnellon, FL

$13-17/hr10 yrs exp

Tara L. S.

Attentive, alert and amiable hardworking caregiver available for work. I've spent the last 5 years working for an Adventist doctor with Ischemia and his adult D. S. Autistic daughter. I love what I do and am an addition to any situation. I also practice wellness and am an insured certified yoga teacher. Incredible chef and cook...

Renee L.


Dunnellon, FL

$15/hr10 yrs exp

Retired Teacher

Hi, I have worked for children throughout my working career I worked for the state of Maine for 15 years as a Therapeutic Foster parent and also was an Adoptive and Foster parent trainer for five years. These jobs required me to have specialized training in behaviors, child development, and sensory regulations. I enjoyed this...
Renee can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Twyla R.


Dunnellon, FL

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny With Open Availability

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I'm a mother of 3 grown children who also raised her step daughter. I have more than 30 yrs of experience with children, have cared for multiples, sick children, & children with special needs. I previously had my own licensed home daycare on a military base, am a former substitute teacher, & have many references I can...
Twyla can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Twla is a very caring, conscientious, thorough and organized worker."

Care member

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Jessie H.


Dunnellon, FL

$13-15/hr10 yrs exp

Loving Caregiver For You

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Jessica and I have about 20 years of experience in caring for those with special needs in their homes and in group home settings, as well as in a school setting. I am experienced in almost all areas of care and enjoy bringing a smile to other's faces.
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Yukako W.


Dunnellon, FL

$20/hr6 yrs exp

I Worked At Daycare, After School For Special Needs In Japan, And I Was Au Pair In The US.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

- experiences with twin babies, newborns, and more - speak Japanese and English I'd describe my personality as patient, passionate and hardworking. I like working with kids because I love sharing happiness that they try something new and figure it out. I'm looking for a job that is full-time either part-time. I have...
Yukako can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Great care and engagement with our child! Reliable, trustworthy, and friendly."

Karen C.

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Ivanna J.


Hernando, FL

$13-20/hr2 yrs exp

Special Needs Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Ivanna and I love working with children. I have been babysitting for the past 6 years and studied Early Childhood Education in high school. I have experience working with children with special needs. I completed my PCA/CNA certifications from WTC and am CPR certified. If you are looking for someone that will actually...
5.0
"Fabulous! Can not say enough good things about Ivanna!! "

John H.

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Ivanna J.


Hernando, FL

$22/hr6 yrs exp

Babysitter/Nanny

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

My name is Ivanna and I love working with children. I have been babysitting for the past 11 years and studied Early Childhood Education in high school. I have experience working with children with special needs. I completed my PCA/CNA certifications from WTC and am CPR certified. If you are looking for someone that will actually...
Ivanna can also help with: Meal prep, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

CNA

Special Needs Care

First Aid

My name is Mariley P. I'm 41 years old , I live in Hernando county. I'm a caregiver HHA for 11 years , I have experience with autism clients , Down syndrome, special needs ADHD , also I help them with personal care , shopping, doctors appointment, companion , I'm a Register behavior assistant, & I work with developmental...
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Connie J.


Hernando, FL

$25-35/hr2 yrs exp

Special Needs Care

I have a daughter with special needs and have a heart for this type challenge. I have worked with developmentally disabled people for several years in the past.
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Denise M.


Homosassa, FL

$13-20/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver For The Summer

I have worked in the school system for 22 years and most recently ESE and special needs students. I would love to work with your angel over the summer. I am CPR certified and YMHFA. I believe children are our future and need someone to help them proceed on the right path. Thank you for the consideration.
Denise can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Connie J.


Hernando, FL

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Mature Loving Caregiver

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I am a married Mother of four grown children. I would love to spoil your child/ren and take care of them as if they were my own! I spent many years as an executive in the business world, and am now able to seek my true calling, caring! I have experience with infants to young adults and many special needs situations. Please...
Connie can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Ashley S.


Homosassa, FL

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have 15 years experience in senior health care with Alzheimer and dementia, also special needs. Job duties I performed, physical therapy, wound care, bathing, medication management , daily charting medical care and all your ADL . I have references to back my work. I am certified in CPR, AED, first aid a med tech certification....
Ashley can also help with: Light cleaning, dementia, companionship, home modification, hospice services, errands & more
Skills:

CNA

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Crystal River, FL

Taysia H.

5.0

Taysia was a great babysitter for us and our kids loved her ! She played outside with them and took great care of them also cleaned up after them and had them already put to sleep by the time we came back from our date night. She was very honest and friendly. Definitely would recommend her!

- Care member

Taysia H.

5.0

Taysia helped my family, I had help with remembering how to operate my computer and phone. She is great with collecting eggs off my farm, mowing and feeding my animals. I have a pool that she also helped me clean when it's needs to be vacuumed. She is a hard worker and I appreciate the help that I...

- Lonnie H.

Ann S.

5.0

Ann is the most amazing care giver one can kind. Punctual, communicative, and most importantly loving. She truly cares. You can't pay for that type of support!

- Noopur S.

Twyla R.

5.0

I've known twyla for many years. She has a big heart and very compassionate with people.

- Care member

Yukako W.

5.0

Great care and engagement with our child! Reliable, trustworthy, and friendly.

- Karen C.

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