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Vanessa C.


Keystone Heights, FL

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Vanessa Couey

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Professional Summary Compassionate caregiver who knows how to keep a level head during emergencies. Able to provide a number of services to patients to make them feel comfortable and safe at all times. Possess certification in first aid techniques as well as CPR. Excel at exemplifying proper bedside manner. Specialization in...
I have worked 11 years with children. I began as an infant teacher and worked up through the different ages. I then worked for 5 years in special needs classrooms. 4 of those years were at a behavioral center. I also worked at a before and after care center as an assistant in charge.
Danielle can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

CPR

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Andrea S.


Starke, FL

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Patient And Caring Mom

5.0

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I have 10 years of experience with care from ages birth to adult. I have extensive special needs experience. I am CPR and First Aid Cert. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Swimming Supervision. I love to be outdoors and am very active. I have 2 energetic boys and enjoy spending as much time with them as possible. I am...
Andrea can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Very compassionate and honest. Hard worker, punctual, very intelligent."

Austin R.

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Katherine B.


Middleburg, FL

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Professional Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi there! My name is Katherine and I am a Christian childcare professional looking for a full-time position. I have worked in various forms of childcare since 1997, including preschools, after-school programs, church nurseries, babysitting, volunteered with special-needs preschoolers, and have worked as a full-time nanny. I have...
Katherine can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Katherine is a loving and responsive nanny who takes child care seriously, having studied best practices to be certified. She worked for our family for nearly 5 years. "

Allison K.

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Tina K.


Green Cove Springs, FL

$20-32/hr10 yrs exp

I have been in the field of patient care for over 16 years. I specialize in elder care and am certified in dementia special needs as well as CPR certified and CNA certified. I am extremely passionate about helping and caring for others. I treat my patients/ clients like family because caring for you and/or your loved one is a...
Tina can also help with: Home modification, errands, dementia, hospice services, companionship, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Licensed Nurse

Wound Care

CPR

5.0
"Tina has taken care of my wife and myself for over a year. She has handled every aspect of our daily life. From housework, grocery shopping, doctor visits, and personal grooming including bathing. Tina has done an excellent job and it is my family desire that as...

Douglas W.

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Katherine B.


Middleburg, FL

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Professional Nanny

I have been serving the childcare industry since 1997. I've worked in preschools, church nurseries, after school programs, as a full time nanny, and in a preschool with children who had various special needs. Some of these special needs include autism, cerebral palsy, mitochondrial disease, developmental delays, hearing...
5.0
"Katherine is a lovely person. She has been working in childcare for her entire working career. She is punctual, dependable, trustworthy and hardworking. She is wonderful with children. You could not find a kinder, more loving and compassionate individual. She does...

Kate M.

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Jessica C.


Green Cove Springs, FL

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

4.4

(5)

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

About Me: I have been a professional nanny and Respite care provider for over 25 years, and have a combined 30 years of childcare experience from babysitting, nurseries, etc. I am CPR and First Aid, and Early Childhood certified. I've worked with twins, special needs children, and ages newborn and older. I have a passion for...
Jessica can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Jessica was an amazing caregiver for my little one who is 4 years old. If I could, I'd keep her with me forever and have her live with us permanently! She is great with kids and gets things done efficiently, like meal preps, bath time, mealtime and getting him to...

Demi A.

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Andrea S.


Starke, FL

$15-25/hr2 yrs exp

12 Years Experience With Lots Of Patience

I have 12 years personal experience and 2 years paid. CPR and First Aid Certified. I am familiar with Gtubes, shunts, AFOs, suction, oxygen, nebulizer, meds, multiple ambulatory medical equipment, deaf/blind, autism, ect. Please feel free to ask any questions!
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Nikki C.


Middleburg, FL

$15-30/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have over 20 years experience as a CNA. I have worked in hospitals, nursing homes, and home care. I try to give my patients quality of life. I enjoy reading, walks, parks, playing cards and board games, and learning about my clients life. My continuing education, CPR are current and up to date. I have a resume and references...
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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: Light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Sarah G.


Green Cove Springs, FL

$14-15/hr3 yrs exp

nanny

I'm a certified childcare provider with three years of experience caring for children of all ages. I'm passionate about fostering children's growth and development, and I believe that play is an essential part of learning. As a creative and imaginative caregiver, I love playing outdoor sports, board games, and educational games...
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Jennifer S.


Middleburg, FL

$20-50/hr8 yrs exp

Bubbly Caretaker

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have 8 years experience. I am CPR and first aid certified. I have worked with children of all ages as well as special needs and elderly. Let's chat :)
Jennifer can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Makalla P.


Interlachen, FL

$20-50/hr10 yrs exp

EXPERIENCED

Coming from a diverse family of all walks of life I consider myself very experienced. Being a mom myself to a special needs child has taught me a lot. Compassion, empathy, patience is some of my strong characteristics I possess. I look forward to hearing from you.
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Judy B.


Middleburg, FL

$15-18/hr7 yrs exp

Caregiver Available

I have 23 years experience caring for people. I've worked 11 years with mentally ill individuals. For the past 6 & 1/2 years, I have been taking care of a 95-year-old. I dearly love what I do and would love to share my experience with you.
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Angela J.


Middleburg, FL

$17-50/hr4 yrs exp

I'd describe my personality as caring, calm, and passionate I like caring for people with special needs because I love helping people in any way that I can In my spare time, I like to watch TV and do crafts My skills include doing personal care, cooking, and cleaning up small messes.
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Misty W.


Middleburg, FL

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Hello, I have over 20 years of experience, I have transportation and a clean driving record and I will pass a background check. I have my CNA Certification CPR Certified and MED Certification.
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Kaitlin S.


Palatka, FL

$14-19/hr3 yrs exp

I have 5 beautiful children. 3 of the children are special needs. I have 10 years of experience caring for autistic children. I can care for multiple children at a time. I have been certified in CPR. I have held a cna license. I also worked in a daycare setting.
Kaitlin can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep & more
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Sunshine M.


Green Cove Springs, FL

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Decades Experienced SAFE & Engaging!

Thanks for reading. I have 10 children of my own, 5 adopted and all grown now, except my youngest who's 11. Experience with PTSD in children, special needs, multiples.
Sunshine can also help with: Travel, grocery shopping
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

CPR

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Angel N.


Middleburg, FL

$19-20/hr3 yrs exp

I have cared for children with ADHD, children with autism, and children with behavioral and or speech problems. I have worked with a lot of mental and behavioral health therapists to have a better understanding of children with various types of conditions. I have 3 years experience in behavioral analysis and training of children...

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Keystone Heights, FL

Andrea S.

5.0

Very compassionate and honest. Hard worker, punctual, very intelligent.

- Austin R.

Katherine B.

5.0

Katherine is wonderful with children. I have worked with her at our Church. So, I have witnessed her with children of all ages...in all types of situations. Seems like she has had a lot of experience in the child care field. I believe she would work out in any family. They would truly be...

- Kelly N.

Tina K.

5.0

Tina is an excellent caretaker.Very professional. She treated my mother like she was family.I would highly recommend her to anybody.

- Care member

Katherine B.

5.0

Katherine is a lovely person. She has been working in childcare for her entire working career. She is punctual, dependable, trustworthy and hardworking. She is wonderful with children. You could not find a kinder, more loving and compassionate individual. She does regular lessons with her charges,...

- Kate M.

Jessica C.

5.0

Jessica has been our full time nanny for the past 2 years. You would be hard pressed to find a better, more qualified person to entrust with your kids. She is punctual, reliable, hard working, and most importantly, a genuinely great human being who will love your kids like her own. She watched all 3...

- Care member

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