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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...

Mariel D.


Saint Augustine, FL

$30-50/hr2 yrs exp

Home Health Aide

5.0

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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, errands, hospice services, live-in home care, light cleaning, dementia & more
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Home Health Aide

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Stephanie W.


Saint Augustine, FL

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Mature And Experienced Caregiver

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am very experienced with Autistic children and other Developmental disabilities. I also have experience with behaviorally challenged children as I was a Foster parent for 15 years and have 4 children of my own. :)
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Amber M.


Satsuma, FL

$18-25/hr10 yrs exp

Loving Caregiver For The Elderly

34yr old Loving HHA Certified & Insured, Looking For Overnights. Alzheimer/ Dementia experience Are You looking For TOP QUALITY CARE? How About Sleeping At Night Knowing Your Loved One Is Well Taken Care Of? Then You've Found The BEST caregiver For The Job. With Me You Get Experience From Birth-100+. CPR/BLS training, courses...
Amber can also help with: Companionship, light cleaning, meal prep, personal care, mobility assistance, dementia & more
Skills:

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Ms. Amber is a reliable, caring worker. I highly recommend her."

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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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Ashton J.


Saint Augustine, FL

$30-40/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiving/Special Needs/Learning Specialist

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Ashton. I have over 10 years experience in education/childcare, including full-time teaching roles. I have my Masters Degree in Early Childhood Education and Special Education, and valid teaching certificates in both New York and Florida. I manage all aspects of caring for children, from basic caregiving all the...
Ashton can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Early Education

5.0
"Ashton was the perfect sitter for our 2 boys. They bonded immediately! She was on time, and brought plenty of books and toys for them."

Danielle W.

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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, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Olivia is very helpful, we have her as a regular date night sitter for our two girls, 3 and 5, and they just adore Olivia. We usually hire her for 5pm- 11-11:30pm, when we arrive home the kids are in bed, house is picked up more than when we left it, it’s a lovely...

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Kathryn N.


Palm Coast, FL

$20-35/hr10 yrs exp

Artist With A Passion For Children

Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood

My last family was amazing and I was very sad to go, but we had a great six years! When I started they had one Infant, by the end we had two big kids and a toddler. I grew up in Germany where I started taking on babysitting jobs in high school then went full time after college I have cared for as young as 3 weeks old up to 6...
Kathryn can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Kathryn cared for our twins for about 20 hrs a week from about 6 months of age to 2.5. She was outstanding- we loved her and we would have hired her full time if we could have afforded to."

Damian K.

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

CPR

First Aid

Early Education

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!"

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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:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Cathy is wonderful, cares about my daughter, and also goes above and beyond! So glad to have her support. She's wonderful with our two rambunctious pup's and has helped with them as well."

Kelley H.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have been in childcare for about 10 years now. I was a pre-k teacher's assistant, a twos teacher & have babysat for around 20 families. I am experienced with kids with autism, epilepsy, Down syndrome and other special needs. I have worked with all ages from 0-14 but like working in early child care the best. I pride myself in...
Amelia can also help with: Travel
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

Hello, My name is Maritza and I am a Palm Coast resident of 4 yrs. I lived in Stamford CT for 25+ years and am hoping to start a new chapter here in FL. I prefer speaking Spanish, but am very capable of communicating in English. 3 years working with seniors in Alzheimer's and Dementia state and in decline Hospice care. . I...
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Alice P.


Palatka, FL

$14-20/hr10 yrs exp

I love to assist others anyway possible. I have over 15 years experience working with individuals with special needs.
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Angela M.


Saint Augustine, FL

$20-23/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced, Loving, And Patient Caregiver

Hi! My name is Angela and I would love to work with your family that has a special needs infant/child/ adult. I worked for United cerebral palsy for 5 years with special needs adults, then I was a respite caregiver for families with children that had autism, down syndrome, speech delays, severe adhd etc. I loved doing that very...
I'm 45 years old, married with 2 adult children. In TN I worked as a special needs teacher assistant for 14 years. I also helped my mother in law take care of my father in law. I'm very patient, compassionate, caring and would love to have the opportunity to help take care of your loved one. I love to cook, so I could help...
Elza can also help with: Errands, meal prep, transportation, light cleaning
I was previously a special needs teacher back in Palm beach. I genuinely have a love for all kids like no other, but especially for children who are special needs. They each are very unique no matter what they are diagnosed with. I can't imagine a world without a special type of love.
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Mia P.


Palm Coast, FL

$15-25/hr5 yrs exp

Experienced Child Caregiver

I have a large family, including eight children, ages ranging from 29 years old to 4 years old and two special needs grandchildren, and I have worked with special needs kiddos as a paraprofessional in a Junior High classroom. I believe that good relationship is the key to raising happy, healthy, well-adjusted children to...
Mia can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Savannah P.


Bunnell, FL

$13-15/hr3 yrs exp

I was a special needs caregiver All though Hs. Helped with bathing, feeding, errand running. Can companionship.
Savannah can also help with: Errands, meal prep, light cleaning
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Jaclyn L.


Saint Augustine, FL

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Mature Family-Oriented Female Looking For Nanny/Childcare Job

I am a 42-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...
Jaclyn can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Hastings, FL

Amber M.

5.0

HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!!!! I can't tell you how AMAZING she is. The knowledge of so much different areas. She goes above and beyond to help.

- Tim J.

Monica K.

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 that she was a qualified care giver....

- Sally L.

Ashton J.

5.0

Ashton was the perfect sitter for our 2 boys. They bonded immediately! She was on time, and brought plenty of books and toys for them.

- Danielle W.

Olivia G.

5.0

Olivia is very helpful, we have her as a regular date night sitter for our two girls, 3 and 5, and they just adore Olivia. We usually hire her for 5pm- 11-11:30pm, when we arrive home the kids are in bed, house is picked up more than when we left it, it’s a lovely way to end a fun evening, to not...

- Care member

Kathryn N.

5.0

Kathryn was fantastic! On time and flexible when our evening went on later than expected. Excellent with our 18 month old son right off the bat. Very sweet and engaging and will definitely use her again in the future!

- Lacey M.

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