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Doris A.


Haines City, FL

$13-18/hr10 yrs exp

A Helping Hand

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Hello my name is Doris, I'm a compassionate and extremely hardworking worker. Ive been in the care taking environment since my younger years. I have a handicapped brother and helped my mother raise him so I'm very experienced with caretaking and special needs care Im very excited to meet you and your family
Doris can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, personal care, meal prep

Michaelle C.


Davenport, FL

$25/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

(6)

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

I am a Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) with 10+years experience senior care, special needs care, Demetia care and more. I am a Compassionate, Caring, Loving. Available 24/7.
Michaelle can also help with: Dementia, personal care, visiting physician, live-in home care
Skills:

CNA

5.0
"When we first interviewed Mica to take care of our father, we were charmed by her warmth and personality. She was also very flexible in her scheduling to accommodate our needs. We hired her as a live-in caretaker for our father who was in hospice care. Mica was...

Thomas C.

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Danielle T.


Davenport, FL

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Mama And Outdoors Lover!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have 15 years of hands on experience and am a mama myself! I can help with cleaning the house, meal preparation, laundry, errands and pets! I love to take kiddos to museums, the zoo, and lots of outdoor fun. Extremely detail oriented, safe, and attentive. Being a mama, I want the best for your babies just like I would my own!...
Danielle can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"We are foster parents and Danielle has worked with our kiddos, and their multitude of different struggles! She's amazing with trauma based kiddos and is always available when we call! She's so sweet, always keeps the house clean, and I couldn't do this side of...

Bianca J.

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Lindy Z.


Lakeland, FL

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver Available

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I worked for comfort keepers for a year and received many credentials while there. I have experience with special needs and I can supply references if needed.
Lindy can also help with: Dementia, personal care
5.0
"Lindy is amazing! My mother has dementia and Lindy takes care of her 3 nights/weekly. She assists with her showers, dressing, grooming, and dental hygiene. She even gives her foot rubs! My mother and the staff at her Assisted Living Facility love her. She has also...

Kimberly M.

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Hannah T.


Lakeland, FL

$10-25/hr8 yrs exp

Fun, Caring And Hardworking Babysitter

My name is Hannah and I am 26 years old. As the second eldest of five children taking care of all aged children is innate for me. I have babysat for families from 1 child to 5 children, aging from 1-16 years old. Over the course of my high school life, I was a "regular" sitter for 8 different families. One of the little boys I...
Hannah can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"We used Hannah in July while visiting Orange Beach. Our kids loved her and she seemed to enjoy them as well. We would happily hire her again."

Jennifer G.

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Lisa U.


Davenport, FL

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny/Teacher With Behavioral Needs Background (and I'm Lots Of Fun To Be Around, Too)

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have 10+ years of experience working with children of all ages, backgrounds and educational needs. I was a classroom teacher, did behavioral therapy with children who had autism and other special needs. In addition, I am currently a Private Nanny for a family with 2 children, one of whom has multiple disabilities (physical and...
Lisa can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Lisa was available on short notice, responded quickly, showed up a little early and did a great job with our 15 month old little girl!"

Kristin S.

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Aida R.


Davenport, FL

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have 10 year of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping , Crafts Drop off and pick up. I have experienced with special needs kids I've worked with special needs kids for the past seven years. I have an excellent driving record I have a CDL class B. I drove school buses for 10 years and as a part-time I also hand to care...
Aida can also help with: Meal prep, travel, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"My son and our family loves Aida! She doesn't just "watch" our 1 year old which I love. She teaches him, she meal preps and she literally gets on the floor and roll around with him. When Aida started working with him he didn't know many words. He can now recognize...

Claudina T.

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Hope R.


Bartow, FL

$10-15/hr

Special Needs Provider

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have not had any professional experience with special needs children or adults. Elementary school through High School there were all sorts of activities and clubs focused on special needs children that I was apart of. This is cleaning doing crafts, activities, tutoring, and sports.
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Brandy M.


Lakeland, FL

$20-25/hr7 yrs exp

Homemaking Companion Care-giving Personal Care

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I am a certified Home Health Aide. I am an approved provider with APD (Agency for Persons with Disabilities). I am certified in CPR/First Aid. I have worked with the elderly and people with disabilities for more than 10 years.
5.0
"Brandy was super, and made a stressful day for me more tolerable. I hired her to take me to and from a medical appointment (I was not permitted to drive myself because I was getting anesthesia). She arrived promptly, had clean transportation, was personable, and...

Mary F.

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Callahan G.


Lakeland, FL

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Summer Camp Counselor Who Misses Hanging Out With Kiddos!

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have been babysitting families in my hometown since I was 11 years-old and I have been a camp counselor at Covenant Harbor Bible Camp for the past four summers. I have also worked with children with special needs as a volunteer at Easterseals in Chicago, Illinois. I hope to create long-term relationships with families. My...
Callahan can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
5.0
"Callie is the best! So sweet with our little man. Genuinely caring and kindhearted. Very helpful around the house. An absolute joy to work with. We feel incredibly blessed to have met her."

Maria S.

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Tenise R.


Kissimmee, FL

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Nursing Assistant

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Live in Kissimmee Florida but educated in NY worked all Care facilities in NY as a certified nursing assistant 28+Years dealing with special needs, all different mental challenges adult care only. Senior Care facility, highly qualified in this area, love what I do... patients Care, Quality of life and safety is a must,...
5.0
"I wish Miss Tenise lived closer to me! I hired her for my special needs daughter when we were in Orlando for vacation, and I could Not be MORE PLEASED with the job she did! SUPER Friendly, Professional, Punctual, TRUSTWORTHY, and she went above and beyond what I...

Amy F.

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Jessica R.


Kissimmee, FL

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Certified Nurse's Assistant, CPR Certified

My duties and responsibilities are the following: -Assist patients with personal care (hygiene, sitting, standing and transferring). -Data collection for accurate charting and effective communication with medical staff, patients and family members. -Observation of vital signs; serve as liaison between patients and medical...
5.0
"Jessica is a very hard working, dependable lady!!"

Lisa V.

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Lizari M.


Kissimmee, FL

$12-17/hr10 yrs exp

Professional Sitter

I have worked in childcare for the past 10 years and have always been passionate about working with children. My experience ranges from infants to school aged children. I want to make a positive impact in every child and family that I care for. For the past 5 years I have also provided occupational therapy services to children...
Lizari can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"I recommend her 100%. Not only is she extremely professional, dedicated, passionate and trustworthy but she also is very knowledgeable on the field. My kids adore her and she is so much fun to be around. Lizari's professional history has given her the opportunity...

Marimar R.

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Savannah D.


Davenport, FL

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Savannah- Kind & Patient Nanny

4.2

(5)

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Nanny for 5+ years, with over 10 years experience providing unparalleled child care with a focus on interactive learning. Teacher of ABCs, 123s, and all the in betweens. Kind, loving, caring, energetic, creative, & playful. Long term experience with twins, newborn-teens, special needs, groups of children, overnight, long &...
Savannah can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Savannah was the best nanny we could have ever asked for. She was very punctual, flexible when needed and her genuine care for our 2 year old was apparent. She always kept us updated throughout the day and had endless amounts of energy and creativity to keep our...

Lindsay S.

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Joy R.


Davenport, FL

$18-25/hr8 yrs exp

Part-Time Sitter And Caregiver

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

Hi there! I would love to help you take care of your children! I have experience in after school care, homework help and errands. I also have experience with taking care of babies and toddlers. I recently have been employed on a part-time basis for pick up after school until parents come home. I have almost 10 yrs experience. My...
Joy can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Excellent caregiver for our four month old, looking forward to working with her again!!"

Andria H.

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Courtney S.


Davenport, FL

$25-36/hr10 yrs exp

Interactive Baby Sitter!

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hey everyone! I have been baby sitting children of friends and family members since I was about 10 years old. I am experienced baby sitting children from new born stages up to teenagers. I love to get the kids outside and playing, or if weather does not allow, inside playing with toys and arts and crafts... anything productive....
Courtney can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Courtney is extremely reliable and dependable. Regarding children, teens, special needs, and infants. I have worked with her for years and adore her because she is the type of individual who I have trusted around my family for multiple years. She has her own...

Caitlin S.

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Victoria M.


Lakeland, FL

$15-30/hr1 yrs exp

Certified Nursing Assistant

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi my name is Victoria! I am 24 years old and from Lakeland. I have worked over 500+ hours as a certified nursing assistant through UF Health. I graduated with my bachelors degree in Health Science from UF in 2022. I have spent a lot of time working with dementia and Alzheimer's patients through my work at an adult daycare...
Victoria can also help with: Companionship, light cleaning, dementia, hospice services, errands, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

CNA

5.0
"Victoria helped us out for just a short time, but we had a great experience with her. She's knowledgeable, kind, and flexible."

Wilma D.

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Julia M.


Kissimmee, FL

$25/hr12 yrs exp

Organized & Fun Babysitter!

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

As a nurturing and experienced childcare provider, I'm passionate about fostering the development of children's minds and bodies. With over a decade of experience, I've acquired the skills and knowledge necessary to provide a safe, fun, and stimulating environment for children. My friendly and approachable personality helps me...
Julia can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Julia was great with our kids during our Florida vacation! She showed up on time, the kids loved her, and we would definitely reach out to her again when coming back to visit. She's also familiar with the events, parks, activities, etc. in the area and has some...

Jen R.

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Soleil T.


Lakeland, FL

$15/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Sitter Who Is Intentional

I have 10 years of experience. I can help with Swimming Supervision and Cooking/Meal Preparation. I started watching children at 12, with my first child having various special needs. I have volunteered with children in other countries, orphans, and foster children. Additionally, I have taken care of up to five children at a...
Soleil can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"She was able to watch our daughter on short notice for a date night. She was delightful, respectful, fun, and reliable! We would absolutely hire her again. My daughter really enjoyed her. Thank you, Solei!"

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Marie R.


Lakeland, FL

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny

I am an Early Childhood Education major with more than 18 years experience, with a speciality area of Children With Special Needs ( Autism, Down Syndrome, Spina Bifida.....). I have been trained to feed children with G tubes. I have 15 +years of providing care for newborns and toddlers. I love fostering long relationships with...
Marie can also help with: Travel, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Professional and kind. Great communication skills, a pleasure to work with. "

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Lake Alfred, FL

Michaelle C.

5.0

Strongest recommendation for Mica who worked in our home for 1.5 years helping our two 90-year-old moms (one mobile, one bedridden). Oustanding general behavior: o Always on time and doesn't ask for time off; o Trustworthy with everything (e.g., personal belongings, money, and use of credit...

- Leigh R.

Danielle T.

5.0

We couldn't say enough great things about her! We have a now 3 year old (he was 2 months when Danielle started) and a 5 year old along with two rowdy pups. When I first went back to work I was nerve wrecked, and she was our first nanny. But she would text so many photo's throughout the day without...

- Melanie M.

Lindy Z.

5.0

Lindy is amazing! My mother has dementia and Lindy takes care of her 3 nights/weekly. She assists with her showers, dressing, grooming, and dental hygiene. She even gives her foot rubs! My mother and the staff at her Assisted Living Facility love her. She has also provided transportation for my...

- Kimberly M.

Hannah T.

5.0

We used Hannah in July while visiting Orange Beach. Our kids loved her and she seemed to enjoy them as well. We would happily hire her again.

- Jennifer G.

Lisa U.

5.0

Lisa was available on short notice, responded quickly, showed up a little early and did a great job with our 15 month old little girl!

- Kristin S.

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