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Patricia O.


Apollo Beach, FL

$13-20/hr10 yrs exp

Fun, caring, loving, patient Caregiver

4.7

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Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm 50 and I have cared for many families I can always provide you with references if needed. I love childcare and have been in childcare since I was 19. I'm great at potty training, sign language, teaching Spanish, colors, arts and crafts , etc. I have experience with special needs children and kids with autism. I've...
Patricia can also help with: Grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Patty is amazing. I was lucky enough to find her soon after we moved to Tampa and started work again after maternity leave. She cared for my then 1 YO and 3 MO. She cared for them until it was time for them to attend school. I was so grateful that she prepared...

Donald D.

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Brea S.


Riverview, FL

$16-21/hr4 yrs exp

Paraprofessional who works with special needs children. Worked with children for my entire adult like. Pursuing a degree in early childhood development.
Brea can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Stephanie K.


Tampa, FL

$18/hr10 yrs exp

Senior Care

I am a caretaker at heart and have cared for several seniors as well as special needs children and adults. I have patience and compassion and will give my all to you and your loved ones.
Stephanie can also help with: Companionship, meal prep
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Victoria S.


Tampa, FL

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Comfortable With All Ages And Children With Special Needs!

Hi! I work for the Florida State Department of Children and Families, and I have 10 years of experience babysitting kids of all ages and with varying degrees of needs. I'm looking to be a routine babysitter in the evenings after work or help parents have a date night on the weekends!
Victoria can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

CNA

CPR

First Aid

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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: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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, craft assistance, travel, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Shaye E.


Wimauma, FL

$20-30/hr

Certified Teacher Of Students With Disabilities Available!!

I have experience with one child who had a rare syndrome known as Dup15Q Syndrome. I cared for all of her basic needs; I played with her, played with her, we bonded and chatted, changed her diapers, did fine-motor exercises, administered her medicine, bathed her, etc. I also have experience babysitting a child with autism and...

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...
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Austin B.


Riverview, FL

$15-25/hr1 yrs exp

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...
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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, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

CPR

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Lilliam D.


Brandon, FL

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Loving And Caring Nanny

Hello! I'm Lillian, and I am absolutely thrilled to introduce myself! With over 20 years of dedicated experience in childcare, I have had the privilege of working with children of all ages, from newborns to those with special needs. Caring for children is more than just a job for me-it's my passion, my calling, and my greatest...
Lilliam can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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: Dementia, personal care, respite care
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Carolyn T.


Riverview, FL

$16-21/hr5 yrs exp

I am a positive, energetic, reliable, patient and nurturing caregiver. I have almost five years of experience caring for special needs individuals. With my nurturing capabilities I manage to provide care and support to the entire family when caring for your loved ones.
I have been teaching students with special needs since 1987. During that time I have worked with students from kindergarten through high school with varying needs and exceptionalities , including autism, down syndrome, developmental delays, speech, delays, ADHD, etc. I take multiple professional development courses in my field...
As a childcare provider with four years of experience, I'm passionate about nurturing children's growth and development. My patient and creative nature allows me to connect with children and make learning fun. I believe in open communication with parents, providing daily written reports and regular updates. I'm comfortable...
Brenesha can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Jazmari D.


Tampa, FL

$22-23/hr8 yrs exp

Fun, Loving, Genuine Care!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I am Jaz and hope to be the perfect fit for your energetic little one! I am very passionate about the care and development of little ones! I have 3 years of experience in early childhood education where I worked in a preschool which consisted of teaching, meal prepping, creating lesson plans, and of course play time! in...
Jazmari can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

I have special needs experience due to worked in the school system and have daughter Also who is slow
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Lara C.


Tampa, FL

$17-22/hr1 yrs exp

I have experience working with children who have special needs as an RBT and babysitter, providing individualized support to enhance their communication, social, and daily living skills. Through structured interventions and engaging activities, I create a positive, encouraging environment tailored to each child's needs. My role...
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Magnolia E.


Riverview, FL

$20-30/hr9 yrs exp

Carer For People With Disabilities

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

In my career in health care I was fortunate to be able to get experiences working with Children with Special needs. My Mentor in Health care owns some Group Homes in St. Petersburg which one of those I worked part time helping her as a Group Homes Assistant Administrator. Working with children with special needs is like taking...
Hello! I'm a dedicated and nurturing helper with over 30 years of experience working with children, including those with special needs. My passion for childcare drives me to create a supportive and engaging environment for all children. I believe that every child is unique and deserves the best care and attention. As a...
sakia can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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