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Valarie M.


Gibsonton, FL

$15-20/hr • 7 yrs exp

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

As a caregiver with eight years of experience, my passion for childcare stems from my positive babysitting experiences and my heartfelt desire to make a positive impact on children's lives. My patient, calm, and creative nature allows me to engage with children in various activities, including outdoor sports, board games, and...
Valarie can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Airial V.


Gibsonton, FL

$17-22/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hi! I have always been the go to person in my family and friends to care for the children around me. Even before I became a mother myself. I am full of energy to be able to chase the littles and play with them. My love and compassion is huge for everyone so you'll know they will be cared for. I am respectful, professional and...
Airial can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Emily E.


Ruskin, FL

$20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Full Time Nanny

4.9

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Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Emily and I'm 28 years old. I graduated with a degree in marketing from GCU. I have worked in the nanny field for 12 years and have also worked at a daycare for 3 years. I have experience working with special needs children and also infants. I love kids of all ages! I am a certified nursing assistant and have...
Emily can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

CPR

CNA

First Aid

5.0
"We hired Emily while on a family vacation in AMI to watch 4 children while we (the parents) could have an afternoon/evening away (ages 7,8,9 and 11). Emily was with the kids all day and responsible for getting them dinner, overseeing them in the pool, and taking...

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Kalah S.


Ruskin, FL

$20-40/hr • 7 yrs exp

Social Worker, Caregiver, Job Coach, DSP

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have cared for individuals with disabilities both children and adults for 7+ years. I had worked in various settings including day programs (community based), residential programs, elementary school as well as high school (job coaching). I have many trainings and certificates including being med. admin trained and have my...
5.0
"Kalah came to give support and interaction to a family member. She is very interpretative and understands the needs of the situation. She had no apprehension and has great capacity to integrate and meld and fill the needs of the person she is working with. She has...

Mike G.

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Heather H.


Tampa, FL

$22-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Babysitter/Nanny/Also Worked With Special Needs

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have over 18 years of experience working with children starting at age 3 months and up in various settings! Additionally, I have worked with ages 3 to 21 with special needs in both the nanny field and school settings. Please feel free to message me so we can connect to share more about one another and see if it is a great fit!...
Heather can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Heather is a very caring responsible person. She is very reliable & enjoys helping children meet and exceed their potentials/milestones. She keeps children occupied and most importantly safe. Ultimately, she is an excellent Nanny because she is very trustworthy...

Susan H.

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Stacey B.


Ruskin, FL

$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Mature And Experienced Special Needs. Children, Adults And Seniors.

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have been in the health field for over 20 years. I have cared for children, adults and seniors. I am seeking full time or part time employment. I am a hard worker, compassionate, organized, experienced with years of knowledge, have an excellent background ground check and CPR certified. I hope you will consider me for a...
5.0
"I worked with Stacey for over a year. I found her to be trustworthy, professional and very caring. I recommend her for employment. "

Karen T.

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Edessa O.


Sun City Center, FL

$20/hr • 5 yrs exp

The Sitter You've Been Looking For

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

I have over 5 years of experience. I have studied child psychology, worked with special needs kids as well as kids of all other age groups, I can help with Travel and Errands. I'm a very clean and organized person so I promise to make sure your home is left the way I found it or better if requested. I do currently work a day job...
Edessa can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"We absolutely love Edessa! She did great with our 5month old baby and our 6 year old boy who is on the spectrum. She's very patient and kind! We will definitely have her apart of our family for as long as she allows us too!"

Esha W.

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Halei B.


Brandon, FL

$16-20/hr • 3 yrs exp

Fun Babysitter/Nanny

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: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel & 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.

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Yanique M.


Riverview, FL

$28/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I have over 25 years of experience. I am available toTravel if needed. I have work with Preemie's, twins, infant, Special Needs and school age children. I'm great with newborns. I am very patient and outgoing. I enjoy working with children, and have done so for many years. I am Covid vaccinated, plus booster, CPR and First Aid...
Yanique can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Yanique, is great! She has been there for me when I asked for her help at the last minute, which was a lifesaver! She's very professional, trustworthy, kind, friendly and takes her job seriously as a caregiver. My kids love her and are always very excited to see...

Kwanesha H.

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Christopher S.


Riverview, FL

$20-35/hr • 10 yrs exp

Here To Provide Families With Comfort And Safety

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.

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April S.


Riverview, FL

$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp

Special Caregiving

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, companionship, hospice services, light cleaning, live-in home care, meal prep & 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.

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Stacey B.


Ruskin, FL

$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Babysitter/Nanny

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

I am a mother. I was blessed with a son that is now a young adult. I enjoy being a mother, a caregiver and an Activity Director. Over the last 25 years I have been caring for children, adults, seniors, special needs and pets. I am hard working, compassionate, loving, organized and CPR certified. As an Activity Director for the...
Stacey can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Stacey has a unique compassion for people and genuine concern for children's welfare and care. She is trustworthy, kind and responsible. Stacey's decades of experience in childcare, special needs childcare and eldercare make her a very qualified candidate for...

Sandra F.

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Evelyn V.


Brandon, FL

$18-22/hr • 20 yrs exp

Mature Caregiver With 30 Years Of Experience!

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:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Evelyn was our full time nanny from April, 2020 to March, 2021. She was a nanny for our daughter, S, from 2 months old until 13 months old. She is very caring, knowledgeable in all developmental stages, reliable, trustworthy, and excellent at communication. She...

Amy M.

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Francene P.


Brandon, FL

$38/hr • 10 yrs exp

Flexible Caregiver W/Nursing Background (FT-PT-as Needed)

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.

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Natasha W.


Sun City Center, FL

$20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hired by 33 families in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm Natasha I absolutely love children and have always felt a natural connection with them. I have been caring for children since I was a child. I have been not only a babysitter, also a math teacher, tutor, teaching assistant, substitute teacher, dance teacher, camp counselor and a special education assistant. I am caring,...
Natasha can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, travel
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Natasha was great with my 4 year old! She was punctual, patient, and got her in bed with no argument (which is more than I can usually do!). Would definitely hire Natasha again, five stars!"

Jessica S.

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Tracy H.


Riverview, FL

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

NANNY!!

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I am known to the children as Nanny Tracy! I will love your children as my own : ) . Your Little One will be nurtured , taught age related Curriculum and have FUN! I am a Newborn Twins Specialist / Youth Care Provider. I have a Nursing Medical Background (STNA) and Special Needs Training. I am Flexible to have Childcare...
Tracy can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

CNA

Early Education

5.0
"Tracy is one of the most loyal and loving people that I have ever had the pleasure of working with. She is extremely hard working and dedicated to providing a warm, caring and educational experience for children. I personally have infant twins, and Tracy is able to...

Sarah G.

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Yanique M.


Riverview, FL

$18-25/hr • 6 yrs exp

Medical Assistant

I worked in New York State and in Florida with the Developmentally Disabled individuals. I currently work with children who are Autistic. I've always worked with Adults and Children.
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Jacquelyn S.


Brandon, FL

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Part Time , Date Nights, Weekends, Pick Ups, Overnights

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, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Jacque has helped me and my family out 4 times so far. She responds quickly and is very reliable. My kids took to her quickly, especially my 15 month old who she has spent a little more time with. We would highly, highly recommend her! She's great!"

Alexandria W.

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Kelly R.


Tampa, FL

$30-50/hr • 10 yrs exp

Former Educator Available For Full Time Nanny Role!

Hired by 27 families in your neighborhood

Please see my vast qualifications below! -15+ years of Extensive Childcare Experience with Infants/Toddlers -Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education, Early Childhood Course work completed -15+ years as an Educator (Nursery, Pre-K, Begindergarten, Kindergarten, and First Grade Teacher) -Travel Nanny -Overnight Nanny -Multiples...
Kelly can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"I've known Kelly for over 10 years. She is extremely dependable, responsible and kind. I have seen her first hand working with children of all ages and her attentive and patient character truly shines through. Couldn't express more how lucky any family would be to...

Verna M.

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Samantha S.


Brandon, FL

$15-20/hr • 2 yrs exp

Attentive And Interactive!

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: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Gibsonton, FL

Emily E.

5.0

We hired Emily while on a family vacation in AMI to watch 4 children while we (the parents) could have an afternoon/evening away (ages 7,8,9 and 11). Emily was with the kids all day and responsible for getting them dinner, overseeing them in the pool, and taking them out for ice cream. She was...

- Care member

Kalah S.

5.0

Kalah came to give support and interaction to a family member. She is very interpretative and understands the needs of the situation. She had no apprehension and has great capacity to integrate and meld and fill the needs of the person she is working with. She has good positive energy and has been...

- Mike G.

Heather H.

5.0

Heather is a very caring responsible person. She is very reliable & enjoys helping children meet and exceed their potentials/milestones. She keeps children occupied and most importantly safe. Ultimately, she is an excellent Nanny because she is very trustworthy and always on time.

- Susan H.

Stacey B.

5.0

I worked with Stacey for over a year. I found her to be trustworthy, professional and very caring. I recommend her for employment.

- Karen T.

Edessa O.

5.0

Responds quickly to messages! Thank you.

- Alethia D.

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