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Special needs caregivers in Hawthorne, FL
Melissa C.
Hawthorne, FL
$13-15/hr • 10 yrs exp
I have spent many years caring for Alzheimer's patients. I believe I would also enjoy spending time with special needs patients.
I am a 59-year-old Mother of 1 daughter and I have 2 grandchildren.
I worked in the Clay County School system for almost 10 years with ESE children. I have experience caring for special needs children.
Elaina R.
Hawthorne, FL
$13-15/hr • 6 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Elaina, a 21-year-old college student. I am enrolled online at Florida International University. I got my AA from Santa Fe and then transferred. I am working towards getting a degree in English to then become an English teacher.
I am the oldest of 3 siblings that I have helped my mom take care of from time to time. I...
Elaina can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CNA
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a compassionate, courteous, prompt and dependable individual. I have worked in various fields of the medical field for 15+ years. I receive great satisfaction in helping others. I am experienced with senior care and all it entails. I have worked with Alzheimer's and dementia patients. I have worked with G tube feedings, NG...
Janice can also help with: Errands, meal prep, dementia, light cleaning, hospice services, companionship & more
Skills:
CNA
5.0
"Janice cared for my father who had Parkinson’s and developing dementia for over two years. She was reliable, kind, caring and I can’t recommend her highly enough. "
Care member
Cindy M.
Gainesville, FL
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
International Experience Nanny , Babysitter , And Domestic Helper
4.9
(7)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
greetings to all Parents out there. I just move here in gainesville.
my name is Cindy I'm originally from the Philippines. I have lots of experience taking care of infants, toddlers, and young kids with or without special needs. And also I can do some house chores too. I am a very independent nanny with caution, especially for...
Cindy can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"I highly recommend Cindy!!! Our family has been fortunate enough to have Cindy assist us as our full time nanny to our infant son. She takes pride in her job. She is a professional, she stays busy, and her knowledge of infant care is absolutely impressive. Cindy...
Lindsey C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My Name is Megann and I am a graduate from the Univeristy of Florida with a Bachelors degree in Family, Youth, and Community Sciences. I have experience caring for multiple children, including those with various special needs. I am looking for something consistent where I can apply what I have learned throughout school...
Megann can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Megann is wonderful and our kids quickly became completely obsessed with her. When she wasn't introducing them to painting, games or crafts inside, she was playing basketball, riding scooters, or taking them for walks outside. If you're looking for someone...
Evan G.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hey everyone! I'm currently a second year master's student at UF pursuing a degree in sustainable development. This is my third year in a row using care. com and am a big fan of the site, I've found lots of great families to work with. I've worked with infants to teens so I have a wide rage of experience with different aged...
Bailey can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Bailey was great! She was super responsive, always on time, and really cares for our kiddos...and we have an infant and a 13 year old with special needs. Highly dependable and trustworthy! "
Care member
Meredith K.
Gainesville, FL
$20/hr • 6 yrs exp
Nurturing, Creative Care For Your Children And Pets. Part To Full-time Availability.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
As a childcare provider with over half a dozen years of experience, I'm passionate about nurturing children and supporting families. My reserved nature allows me to fit seamlessly into your family's routine. I believe in open communication and will provide regular updates on your child's day, using your preferred method.
When...
Meredith can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Meredith is dependable, educated, loving and patient, we love her! She took care of our baby boy and we were very happy with her during the time that she helped our family."
Aymee R.
William H.
Gainesville, FL
$38/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Currently in graduate school, Im looking for a long term placement of at least 20 hours per week. I have work across the care giver spectrum from middle school art teacher to end of life care as doula and funeral director most recently. I'm a helper at heart and working to become a chaplain.
I enjoy cooking, unorthodox field...
William can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, travel
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Will is an amazing caregiver! He is reliable, smart, creative, and always has fun ideas for my 5 year old daughter- from gardening to baking to reading, with Will there is never a dull moment. He also encourages good manners and respectful behavior. My daughter...
Elizabeth O.
5.0
(14)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hi!! My name is Kaity! Since about 2014 I have worked in a labor and delivery unit at a hospital where I helped with taking care of infants, breastfeeding and any other needs mom or baby might have. I have around 15 years total experience from newborns to 16-year-olds. I have two years of experience with special needs children...
Kaitlin can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"We are so lucky to have found Kaitlin to help with our childcare needs! She is highly dependable, friendly and trustworthy. She is wonderful with my two children, ages 5 and 1. When time allows, she helps pick up the play areas and kitchen. We have used her for...
Emma B.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I began babysitting for my family and friends at a very young age. In school I took an early childhood class and many of my assignments involved working with children outside of the classroom. I also spent a year working with the special needs children that attended my school. I am very active and adventurous, and I am fluent in...
Maeve can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Maeve cared for my two boys weekly for a season of in our life. She has strong communication skills and is very responsive. She created games with the boys and kept them engaged. She also helped with light housekeeping around the house."
Bonnie M.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 20 years experience with children, adults, learning disabilities. I have excellent professional and personal references
I think outside the box, team player, safety and happiness utmost importance. I looking forward to speaking with you. Thank you
5.0
"Mary has been wonderful with our elderly mom so that my husband and I can have some date nights
She is very punctual and dependable . She is very attentive to my mom , and my mom immediately felt comfortable with Mary . She has a very sweet and calming...
Joseph L.
Mary S.
Gainesville, FL
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Over 20 Years Of Experience With Elderly With Dementia Special Needs And Overall Care
5.0
(8)
I have 20 years of experience of cna/ caregiver companion . I can help with light housekeeping, grocery shopping , doctors appointments or in a home or assisted living facility care. I've lived in Gainesville over 30 years and I've dealt with several different kinds of health issues with my clients. I love working with the...
Mary can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CNA
First Aid
5.0
"Mary has been wonderful in helping us navigate my mother's health care needs and concerns. She is a genuinely kind, caring, and compassionate person. We feel very lucky to have her help and support and would highly recommend her to anyone with health care needs."
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello!
I used to work in a group home with individuals that had developmental disabilities, Austism and Cerebral palsy. I loved it! With normal life going on, I wanted to branch out and do more with my passion. Unfortunately it didn't work out. And I got a different job. I wanted to get back into it! And I found that here was...
Hello everyone, my name is Alexis. I have many years of experience working with children and also children with special needs. I have also been in the healthcare field for 20 years.
I love doing arts and crafts. Video games and baking. I can also help around the house. Let me help you relax
Alexis can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
Meghan W.
Gainesville, FL
$13-15/hr • 4 yrs exp
My name is Meghan and I am an online biomedical neuroscience MS student at the University of Florida! I am striving to become a pediatric psychiatrist in the future, as I love both kids and the human brain. . I also love dogs and am happy to care for those fur babies as well. I have 5+ years of experience with all ages...
Meghan can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hello! My name is Christina. I am 30-years-old, and I have a 10-year-old son who is autistic and has ADHD. I am very passionate about caring for children with special needs and I can absolutely handle children with behaviors and SIBs.
I'd describe my personality as compassionate, patient, and creative.
I like working with kids...
Christina can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
CNA
CPR
First Aid
I have worked with persons who have special needs since my youth when I worked at Training Center as an Occasional Therapy Aide. I did this for 5 years. After college I worked as a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor for 14 years at Vocational Rehabilitation here in Gainesville providing services to the ARC and to the Bradford...
Hi! I'm 25 years old & I started babysitting when I was 13. In 7th grade I became a volunteer in my school for the special needs sports league, after HS I became a Certified Coach for NJ Special Olympics. I was also a life guard every summer throughout high school & up until I moved to Florida. In 2018 I moved to FL & attended...
Jade can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Meghan W.
Gainesville, FL
$20-25/hr • 1 yrs exp
I have experience working with children with developmental disabilities as a registered behavioral technician. I have developed skills in non-verbal communication and ASL. I am CPR and first responder certified. I am currently working towards a masters degree in developmental disabilities with a focus on early childhood and...
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Hawthorne, FL
Janice D.
5.0
Janice cared for my father who had Parkinson’s and developing dementia for over two years. She was reliable, kind, caring and I can’t recommend her highly enough.
- Care member
Cindy M.
5.0
Cindy truly has been an asset to our family, and a member of our family, as our nanny. She has been caring for our child since infancy (and our dog!) and has provided wonderful care for both. She has even taught our child some sign language which has left us in awe. She is leaving us due to her...
- Care member
Megann B.
5.0
Megann is wonderful and our kids quickly became completely obsessed with her. When she wasn't introducing them to painting, games or crafts inside, she was playing basketball, riding scooters, or taking them for walks outside. If you're looking for someone trustworthy to care for your kids, we...
- Evan G.
Bailey D.
5.0
Bailey was great! She was super responsive, always on time, and really cares for our kiddos...and we have an infant and a 13 year old with special needs. Highly dependable and trustworthy!
- Care member
Meredith K.
5.0
Meredith is dependable, educated, loving and patient, we love her! She took care of our baby boy and we were very happy with her during the time that she helped our family.
- Aymee R.
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