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Elisabeth R.
Dover, FL
$17-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
I've been working with Special Needs teens and adults with cognitive disabilities for 10 years. Know some sign language.
Elisabeth R.
Dover, FL
$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced teacher, mother and auntie. I've been caring for children of all ages for over 20 years. Have many years of experience working with children with special needs.
Elisabeth can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Halei! I am an older sister to five younger siblings, two of whom were adopted from China and one with special needs. I have taken several babysitting jobs and pet sitting jobs and I have had an amazing time building experiences with various families. I am a recent graduate from the University of Florida and I...
Halei can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Halei was a nanny for my toddler for about 1 year and a few moths and she truly became a part of my family. Halei brings so much energy and love into the home and my toddler absolutely loves and adores her. Halei is punctual, reliable, caring, and takes feedback...
Zohaad H.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello parents! My name is Sam and I absolutely love kids. I am young, caring, genuine, and energetic. I am very involved and hands on. I am semi fluent in American Sign Language. Most of my experience (outside my own niece and nephew who are 4 months and 2 years old!) comes from coaching and teaching children. I have been...
Samantha can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"She's a great girl! She's babysat for me a few times already and I'm two kids love her. I definitely would recommend her to anyone. And we're keeping her around to babysit some more. "
Joseph I.
Shelby L.
Valrico, FL
$18-20/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(19)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am 27 years old and I love interacting with and caring for children. I have experience working with children in the childcare for about a year and 4 years working as a nanny , but overall 8 years of experience in nannying & babysitting . I am also DCF certified, CPR certified, & First Aid certified. I believe it is...
Shelby can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Shelby was absolutely wonderful, kind funny, understanding. Very relatable. Patient. She took care of my 3 year little girl. And she was by the best babysitter I have hired off this website yet. "
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a college student seeking employment on a part-time/occasional need basis. I have experience with newborns up to age 12. My brother, being 10 years younger than me, has given me much experience of interacting and watching over children of many ages. My numerous nanny jobs have included tasks such as school pick-up,...
Taylor can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
5.0
"Taylor interviewed with us and babysat our 7 month old baby for 1/2 day. She was great and kept her on schedule. Also showed up on time. Highly recommend."
Sangita L.
Cassie W.
Brandon, FL
$22-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(6)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Adult Care, Senior Care, Special Needs Care.
G-tube, Tracheotomy, Colostomy Changing, CPT Vest Treatments, Hoyer, Transfer Board, Injections Etc.
5.0
"Cassie is highly professional and very caring. She talked with my wife, who was ailing with cancer, and gently explained everything before she did it. She provided exceptionally thorough and loving nursing care."
Ken K.
Cayden P.
Brandon, FL
$15-27/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Cayden P and I am an almost college graduate with a major in criminology from the university of south florida. I am 23 and have been nannying professionally since I was 17, starting with twins with special needs. For the past 2 years I have been a certified nursing assistant, one year being at Tampa General...
Cayden can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:
CNA
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Cayden was terrific with our son. She was responsible and very mature for her age. I had to change her hours at the last minute and she was very understanding and flexible. She is warm, has good energy and our son loved her. We will definitely hire again the next...
Lisa C.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Retired mom of 3 grown children and 4 adorable granddaughters. I'm a 2012 Michigan transplant. Since in Florida I have been a full time nanny. I currently have a full time nanny position, but am available for date nights , pick ups, weekends , overnights. I have special needs experience... both autism and physical disabilities....
Jacquelyn can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Jacquelyn was an amazing nanny for my children. Her kind, gentle spirit touches kids like no other. She is patient, loving and still has a special connections with my kids. "
Care member
5.0
(13)
Hired by 21 families in your neighborhood
I've always had a passion for children, which is why I've spent the last five decades working with kids. I love fostering their growth and development, and I'm always looking for ways to positively impact their lives.
I'm fun, responsible, patient, calm, creative, imaginative, and friendly. I'm also very comfortable enforcing...
Evelyn can also help with: Carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"She brings a Mary Poppins bag full of goodies and activities for the kids to play with. She loves to interact with children. Highly recommend."
Stephanie H.
Angela B.
Seffner, FL
$18-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello!
I am a recently retired Hillsborough County School Teacher (38 years). I've spent 11 years in Special Education working with elementary age groups.
Most of my career was teaching elementary students, but I also had a couple of years experience with high school students.
I am patient, dependable and love to help others....
5.0
"Angela has a lot of drive which is good because I don't have any. She motivates me to be active and productive. She helps me with everything from taking the garbage out to working on my puzzle. She always does the dishes and does not criticize if I don't help. I...
Marcia H.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have extensive background dealing with a large, diverse client base, both as a nurse and with my private clients. I am also comfortable with a variety of medical conditions including celiac's, Down syndrome, diabetes (monitoring & treatment) and autism.
My work ethic is strong and reliable. I use compassion and humor both in...
5.0
"Francene has great passion for her work. She was wonderful with our son who has quite complex needs. He enjoyed his time with her, including lots of outdoor activities. Francene is able to balance being very efficient at caregiver duties while also being energetic...
Bridget J.
Shannon L.
Brandon, FL
$32/hr • 10 yrs exp
Babysitter, Drop-in Care, Emergency Care for Children of All Ages
5.0
(9)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have many years of experience in household management/bookkeeping/nannying/care giving since the age of 14. I have cared for many children , and love to spend my day with them. They are the future leaders of tomorrow! I love the outdoors , and believe active kids are great healthy kids. I have experience with special need as...
Shannon can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Shannon was an amazing caregiver for our kids. She was both structured and loving and helped us navigate the first months of new parenthood as well as bringing our little ones through their early years. I would recommend to anyone!"
Care member
4.9
(9)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
(Covid - 19 Vaccinated)
I have been a Companion Care/ Hospice Nurse(retired) provider for over 30 year's through out the bay area for some really wonderful families over those years. I have worked with Hospice Patients, TBI patients, Cancer Patients, MS Patients, Parkinson's disease, ALS, Alzheimer Patients, MD Patients,...
Cassie can also help with: Dementia, light cleaning, companionship, meal prep, hospice services, errands & more
5.0
"Cassie is an awesome care giver. We are very happy with her"
Zulema S.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
I have been an on-call babysitter and nanny to special needs children for the past 5 years. I am a mother of two boys myself. I have a 9-year-old autistic boy and a baby. I work from home, so I can adjust my schedule as needed.
Andrea can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CNA
CPR
5.0
"The kids loved spending the day with her and her son. She sent text to update how they were doing and pictures of them having fun. I would use her again."
Robbie P.
Jennifer B.
Seffner, FL
$20/hr • 20 yrs exp
Wanted: Date Nights, Occasional Days/Nights, One-time Full-time Part-time And 24Hr Nanny Positions
4.9
(18)
Hired by 14 families in your neighborhood
About me: I have been trained in CPR/First Aid. I've nannied, babysat, taught all ages, special needs children, and have experience with baby led weaning and cloth diapers. I enjoy crafts, reading, taking walks, swimming, etc. I am honest, caring, safe, and a non smoker. I have multiple references on here. I also have a Care...
Jennifer can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"It is not far fetched to say that Jennifer may very well be the best caregiver on this site! She is sweet, loving, patient, kind and caring. She takes her job seriously whether she is providing care temporarily or on a full time basis. You will never doubt your...
Jordana G.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, I am a licensed CNA and certified in BLS/CPR. I have experience in adult and child care giving needs. I specialize in memory care. I'm a licensed and insured private caregiver. I am experienced with new born to end of life ages. My clients tend to view me as one of their family members because of my care and thoughtful...
5.0
"Christopher helped me with getting to doctor appointments, shopping and relocating twice. He is upbeat and extremely kind. He has gone above and beyond to ensure my personal safety."
Kevin R.
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, I am a PT personal assistant for a small company and I am looking for PT work as a care giver or housekeeper, mainly during school hours. Some evenings could be worked in if day time hours aren't convenient. I've had numerous years of care giving experience throughout my experience with my own grandparents when they lived...
April can also help with: Errands, hospice services, live-in home care, meal prep, companionship, light cleaning & more
5.0
"We hired April to care for my father, who had moved to Florida and was living with us. We needed someone dependable, self-sufficient, kind, patient, and able to perform light cooking, cleaning, companionship, and transportation for my father. April checked all...
Nick H.
Stephanie S.
Plant City, FL
$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
I am a blessed mother of three amazing children. A very hard worker, organized, responsible, reliable and have a big heart for kids. I have been working with children for over 20years and the past 5years I have worked with children with special needs.
Stephanie can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Brandy H.
Riverview, FL
$25/hr • 5 yrs exp
I have cared for seniors and special needs. For the past year I was lucky enough to be the caregiver for a quadriplegic vet. I loved taking care of him and definitely learned a lot. I would love to fill in or help another quadriplegic. I believe I thrived in that setting. I have been married 26 years and have 4 wonderful...
Brandy can also help with: Personal care, dementia, respite care
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Dover, FL
Halei B.
5.0
Halei has been nothing short of incredible for us. We have two young boys and she has been basically another member of the family as she's watched them. Always adaptive to our needs and super flexible with her schedule. If she could be our full time nanny, she would easily have the job. Very...
- Brandon K.
Samantha S.
5.0
Samantha was so sweet with my two girls who are 6. They had a fun time with her and I would be happy to use her again.
- Kat D.
Shelby L.
5.0
My kids love her! She is also the sweetest.
- Chandel G.
Taylor S.
5.0
Taylor interviewed with us and babysat our 7 month old baby for 1/2 day. She was great and kept her on schedule. Also showed up on time. Highly recommend.
- Sangita L.
Cassie W.
5.0
Cassie is highly professional and very caring. She talked with my wife, who was ailing with cancer, and gently explained everything before she did it. She provided exceptionally thorough and loving nursing care.
- Ken K.
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