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Jessica K.


Saint Augustine, FL

$15-30/hr10 yrs exp

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- Engaged with games, crafts, cooking, music, reading and other activities. - Assisted with bathing, dressing, feeding, G-tube, lifting and transferring. - Helped treat a wide range of conditions, including chronic and acute pain through physical therapy. - Ran errands, cooked healthy meals, and drove client to appointments...
Hi there! My name is Pavlina, and I am 34 years old. I am a warm-hearted, empathetic, and compassionate person, that enjoys caring for others. I recently finished my CNA training, and I am looking forward to pursuing a career in personal caregiving. In my twenties, I worked in facilities that take care of children and adults...
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Janeth S.


Saint Augustine, FL

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Special Needs / Preschool Assistant Teacher Looking For Full Time/part Time Job

5.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Janet . I have 13+ years experience working with children. Moved recently from Prince William County. I worked for 13 years at Signal Hill Elementary as a Preschool Assistant Teacher and had previously work for 6 years at Randolf Elementary with special needs children. I have excellent references and would be...
Janeth can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"We live in Alexandria, Fort Hunt area and have worked with Ms. Janeth on a few occasion. Janeth is wonderful! I recommend her from all my heart. My son adores her and I wish I could keep her forever. :) Very kind, considerate, a true professional she is the best...

Jules J.

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Jennifer H.


Saint Augustine, FL

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I've been a nanny for more than 10 years now. I was a nanny for a family for 11 years. They started as a family of 3, but grew into a family of six by the end! I have a lot of experience with infants all the way up to teenagers. I also have experience with children with different special needs. For example, I've watched hearing...
Jennifer can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Jennifer is a 10/10 as nanny's go and a gem of a person. She is smart, sweet, and genuinely loves children. She is naturally organized and a hard worker. She's a phenomenal cook. I always felt relaxed and happy when Jennifer would come. She gave love and...

Anita W.

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Jessica L.


Saint Augustine, FL

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Experience With Adults With Special Needs 10+ Years

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Experience With Adults With Special Needs 10+ Years
5.0
"Experienced caregiver, dependable and reliable."

Donna M.

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Tina S.


Saint Augustine, FL

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced CNA And Companion Seeking Full-time Or Part-time Employment

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My background consists of working to assist people with disabilities and the Elderly. Main focus on Autism and Cerebral Palsy. I provide Community Companionship, in home support or one on one direct care. Responsibilities included but not limited to: Meal preparation, bathing and grooming, dressing, incontinence care, daily...
5.0
"Tina is extremely dedicated to her clients and makes a concerted effort to ensure needs of the client are attended to appropriately."

Sondra T.

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Olivia G.


Saint Augustine, FL

$18/hr5 yrs exp

Patient And Caring Nanny With Flexible Hours!

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi, I am looking for date night and occasional sitting jobs located in St Augustine FL! I am booked full time so I only have availability after 4 p.m. Monday-Thursday, all day Friday-Sunday! I have been babysitting for family for about 3 years then I switched to professional 2 years ago. I am a neat person who will always pick...
Olivia can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Olivia is excellent with the children. The baby as well as the older children. She is honest and trustworthy. I would highly recommend her."

Care member

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Monica K.


Saint Augustine, FL

$18-25/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Companion

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

When I was 4 my sister was born with downs syndrome. My whole life I was around people with special needs, it made for an eventful, but amazing life. I feel that being around people with special needs has benefited me in my everyday life. For example, I can understand people with speech impediments very well. I am also very...
5.0
"We were vacationing in Monica's city. We had tickets to attend an all day event and the care we had in place for my adult son with multiple disabilities fell through. Monica was available on short notice. She spoke with me at length and I quickly became confident...

Sally L.

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Catherine R.


Palm Coast, FL

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Mature, Experienced Mom & Professional Care Giver Available To Care For Your Child.

Hired by 19 families in your neighborhood

I have been a caregiver my entire life. I am a diverse care provider; extensive Child Care experience, includes special needs, my son is on the Autism Spectrum. I 've cared for many children over the past 30 years, nieces & nephews, neighbor's kids, & recent child care jobs. I have an adult son, who recently attended Daytona...
Catherine can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Catherine provided excellent childcare for my cousins' children during my recent wedding! She arrived on time, asked many thoughtful questions ahead of time in order to best assess the children's needs, and she rolled with the punches throughout a very long and...

Isabelle C.

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Alexandra C.


Saint Augustine, FL

$26-50/hr10 yrs exp

Live, Learn & Explore. For Pet: Dog Laugh, But They Laugh With Their Tails.

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

I am brand new to St. Augustine. I just moved here from NY. Away from the cold weather, into the sunshine state! I have 15-plus years of experience working with 0- VPK & k- 12 & special needs kids. I have worked with developmentally delayed individuals (adults), either high functioning or a low functional level. I am also...
Alexandra can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Alexandra was absolutely fabulous with our 12 month old. She can be hard to get to sleep, but Alexandra did wonderful! She asked all of the right questions and I felt very safe with our girl in her hands!"

Care member

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Gina H.


Saint Augustine, FL

$18/hr10 yrs exp

I Love Being A Caregiver And Serving Others!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have 25+ years of experience in the medical field. I am a licensed Physical Therapy Asst. I have experience in the following, but not limited to: hospice, special needs, quadriplegics, MS, COPD, Dementia, Alzheimer's, nursing home care, and rehabilitation services, etc. My services range from helping individuals with their...
Gina can also help with: Errands, home modification, dementia, light cleaning, companionship, hospice services & more
Skills:

Wound Care

Medical Equipment Experience

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Brooke B.


Palatka, FL

$19-25/hr6 yrs exp

I have 6 years of experience with children and 3 years of experience working with special needs children. I am dependable and can help with chores and errands as needed.
Brooke can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I've been a child caregiver for over 15 years because I'm passionate about fostering children's growth and development. As a creative and imaginative person, I enjoy providing learning activities, arts and crafts and exploring the outdoors with children. I'm comfortable caring for children of all ages and following the parents'...
Angela can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

I've been taking care of children on the spectrum and speech delays on and off for about five years. I've also taken 3 years of American Sign Language. Additionally I am CPR certified.
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Jaclyn L.


Saint Augustine, FL

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

10+ Years Experience With Kids And Adults With Special Needs

I am a 47-year-old female from Maine. I have been employed in 5 different day cares and been a nanny for two families in Maine. I have also worked in the special needs field for over 20 years which includes working with adults with mental disabilities, children with behavioral issues in a school system and an elderly woman with...
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Stella R.


Palm Coast, FL

$15-23/hr6 yrs exp

Nanny/Therapeutic Care/Tutor

I've babysat and nannied about 6 years now ages 7months to 15 years old. I am the oldest of 5 kiddos so really you could say my job began 12 years ago (older siblings will understand!). I've nannied anywhere from 1-4 kids at a time varying in ages. Additionally, I have worked as a substitute teacher and administrative support...
Stella can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

Hi there! My name is Michaela and I am an experienced, well-rounded sitter with nearly 6 years of experience! I love hanging out with children of all ages and enjoy doing crafts, having dance parties and playing board games! I have experience with children ages 0-12 years old. I am also experienced in the care of special needs...
Michaela can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

Hi! I have my High School Diploma and have been caring for children for about a year. I have a bit of experience working with special needs children, and I especially love working with young children and getting to watch them learn and grow! I am CPR, AED, and Basic First Aid certified. When I am not working I enjoy going to the...
Kaitlin can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Mariel D.


Saint Augustine, FL

$30-50/hr2 yrs exp

Home Health Aide

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am an experienced Caregiver for patients of Alzheimer's/ Dementia. I also cared for an elderly woman who was diagnosed with ALS disease. I was in charge of physical therapy. Administering feeds through feeding tube. Giving her breathing machine sessions and cough assist. Bathing. My patient was unable to walk so I did her...
Mariel can also help with: Companionship, light cleaning, dementia, hospice services, errands, live-in home care & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

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Kara C.


Palm Coast, FL

$19-25/hr5 yrs exp

Caregiver

Hi, I'm a great caregiver for any of your family needs :) Happy to help! Over 5 years of experience with pets, child care, seniors, special needs, etc. Contact me for hire so we can chat more about how I can help as your next caregiver for your family needs!
Kara can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Elkton, FL

Janeth S.

5.0

We live in Alexandria, Fort Hunt area and have worked with Ms. Janeth on a few occasion. Janeth is wonderful! I recommend her from all my heart. My son adores her and I wish I could keep her forever. :) Very kind, considerate, a true professional she is the best nanny a parent can ask for for their...

- Jules J.

Jennifer H.

5.0

Jennifer is a 10/10 as nanny's go and a gem of a person. She is smart, sweet, and genuinely loves children. She is naturally organized and a hard worker. She's a phenomenal cook. I always felt relaxed and happy when Jennifer would come. She gave love and attention to all my kids, and with a baby...

- Anita W.

Jessica L.

5.0

Experienced caregiver, dependable and reliable.

- Donna M.

Tina S.

5.0

Tina is extremely dedicated to her clients and makes a concerted effort to ensure needs of the client are attended to appropriately.

- Sondra T.

Olivia G.

5.0

Olivia was so loving and sweet to my family, We hired her to help out over the summer with our two littles (two under two😅) while me and my husband worked, she was very understanding, at change in plans and just all around a lovely girl, we hope to book her again next summer and if she took...

- Care member

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