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April S.


Riverview, FL

$25-35/hr5 yrs exp

Personal Assistant/Caregiver

I am a mother of 2 who just moved to Riverview. My husband is military and we just moved here. I am looking for a job to earn money while they are in school. I've had numerous years of care giving experience throughout my teen age and high school years, before having children of my own. After high school I worked as a vet tech...
April can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Hailey, and I have worked with kids for roughly 7 years. I have experience babysitting, and I worked at an applied behavior analyst (ABA) clinic as a registered behavior technician (RBT) for 3 of those years. At the ABA clinic, I worked with kids with special needs, so I have experience with kids with varying needs...
Hailey can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, travel, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

Shannon L.


Brandon, FL

$15-25/hr8 yrs exp

Professional Caregiver

Hello! I am a reliable, patient, calming, nurturing caregiver. I'm a certified nursing assistant, and HHA. I have experience with ADLs as well as G-tube's and working with OT and PT. If you're looking for someone that you can trust, and is punctual. I specialize in palliative care/ dementia/ pediatric special needs. Please let...

Isabela M.


Tampa, FL

$48-50/hr10 yrs exp

Compassionate And Educated Veteran

I'm a Veteran who grew up helping my European family and friends in need. One of them was deaf and mute, always feeling integrated into our group of friends. Additionally, my career as a Forensic Scientist helped me with uncomfortable situations that are not for laymen. I've travelled the world, and lived in foreign cultures...

Ainsley H.


Brandon, FL

$12-50/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Care

I have 17 years of experience. I can help with Travel and Errands. I'm available for cleaning, whether that's dishes, laundry, dusting, etc. I know what it feels like to be alone and struggling to keep up with the daily routine and responsibilities. I've struggled with mental illness, and my philosophy was to just help whoever I...

Emily L.


Brandon, FL

$13-15/hr4 yrs exp

Babysitter

I have been a babysitter in the past, and I love children. I am always willing to work with behavioral issues and special needs children, and I would try to make it the best possible experience for your child (children).
Emily can also help with: Carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I have been a Care Taker / (Retired Nurse)for over 18 year's through out the bay area for some really wonderful families over those year's. We are a Military family with two grown children that have lived in the Brandon area for over 25 year's. I provide professional Child Care to all of my families. I have worked with Special...
Cassie can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

Alizandra B.


Brandon, FL

$20-30/hr4 yrs exp

Special Needs Nanny

I was a nanny before I joined the Navy. I worked for a family with 3 children who were all special needs, and all with very different needs. They were between the ages of 10-15. It was a tough but super rewarding job. Those kids meant a lot to me and I still keep up with how they're doing. I helped with homework, communication...
Alizandra can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

Daniela O.


Riverview, FL

$30/hr5 yrs exp

About Dani

I'd describe my personality as empathetic, kind and patient. I like caring for people with special needs because it is very rewarding. I hope to bring understanding to this world and compassion by providing for these individuals. I wish someone would do the same for me. I'm looking for a job that is flexible with my schedule....

Jean O.


Riverview, FL

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver

Hello! I am a caregiver with solid experience as a nurse in Brazil, where I worked for 12 years. Although I am not licensed in the U. S., I bring all of this experience and dedication to providing compassionate, caring care. It is important to mention that I have limited English, but I am dedicated to learning. I am available to...

Brandy H.


Riverview, FL

$19-25/hr10 yrs exp

Hello, I am 47 years old. I have loved taking care of people of all ages my entire life. For the past several years, I have cared for seniors and special needs. For the past year, I was 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...
Brandy can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

Daniela O.


Riverview, FL

$27-40/hr6 yrs exp

My Experience

I started working with kids when I was 15, as a summer camp counselor. I did that for three years in a row, where I also was introduced to special needs children and had the opportunity to shadow them. When I graduated college I became a Registered Behavior Technician, which is what I currently also do, with three years of...
Daniela can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

Emily L.


Brandon, FL

$15-25/hr2 yrs exp

I have been a babysitter for special needs children for about three years. I have worked with children with ADHD, ADD, and Autism. I have some experience with other special needs kids and am open to working with anything. I look forward to hearing from you!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm Austin! I am a behavioral therapist, who strives to have fun with kids while also helping them achieve functional skills/goals ! I have a B. A. in Developmental Psychology, and will be pursuing a Masters in Applied Behavioral Analysis in the fall. In terms of certifications I have the following: -Registered...

Isabella S.


Valrico, FL

$16-31/hr2 yrs exp

About Me!

Hi my name is Isabella! I am a current student at Florida State University with studying Behavioral Neuroscience on a pre-PA track in pediatrics. I am home for the summer and have some free time on my hands. I have a background working with kids during my time as a HOST worker, as well as a tutor and caregiver for kids in the...

Pamela G.


Valrico, FL

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny Part-Full Time

Currently working part time, previously full time, with a family for the last 5 years and looking for additional hours. The youngest sibling has special needs and have learned so much with her. I've had 6 families, mostly through this site and they will be happy to provide references. Comfortable with pets. It's been awesome!...
Pamela can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Hello! I am a senior caregiver with a solid experience as a nurse in Brazil, where I worked for 12 years. Although I do not have a license in the USA, I bring all this experience and dedication to provide compassionate and attentive care to the elderly. It is important to mention that I have a limitation in English, but I am...
Jean can also help with: Light cleaning, respite care, live-in home care, errands, hospice services, dementia & more
Skills:

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'm a nurturing and experienced childcare provider with a passion for fostering children's growth and development. With over four years of experience, I'm confident in my ability to provide a safe, stimulating, and nurturing environment for your little one. My patient, calm, and creative personality allows me to connect with...

Roniyah M.


Riverview, FL

$30-200/hr4 yrs exp

Hi, my name is Roniyah! I'm CPR/First Aid/AED certified and have years of experience working with children of all ages, from newborns to 12 years old. I've worked in the school system with children from pre-K to 5th grade and have also cared for children with special needs, including ESE children and those on the autism...
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

Kayla R.


Tampa, FL

$20/hr3 yrs exp

Hi there! Im a 23-year-old caregiver with a big heart, a passion for helping others, and over seven years of combined experience in healthcare and childcare. I've worked as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) for four years in a variety of settings, including pediatrics, geriatrics, and with individuals who have special needs....
Kayla can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

CNA

First Aid

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