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Kizzy R.


Kissimmee, FL

$25/hr10 yrs exp

I Have A Lot Of Certifications Respites,Companions,PCA,lifeskills,BehavoralAssistant

5.0

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Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I ve assist with Down syndrome, Cancer, Autistic schizophrenic depression, I love helping and taking care of your love ones
5.0
"Warm and kind, Kizzy came at a very difficult time to help me out with bathing, laundry and good company. She's wonderful!"

Meredith E.

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Hannah T.


Lakeland, FL

$13-25/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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, travel
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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Laura L.


Kissimmee, FL

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Healthcare Companion

4.2

(5)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have over 20 years of senior care. Ive had great patients. I am loving caring compassionate and understanding. I have experience with dementia , copd, oxygen, special needs, bowel program, etc
Laura can also help with: Personal care, home modification, dementia, respite care
5.0
"Laura is very dependable and reliable. She has a very sunny disposition and is able to work with my mother who has COPD and beginning Alzheimer's very well. Laura has a very pleasant, matter of fact way of influencing my mom, where it would have been a difficult...

Tina A.

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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: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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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Laura L.


Kissimmee, FL

$25/hr7 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have been working with special needs and elderly for the last 20 years. I have a lot of experience and love what I do. I have a level 2 background check as well as local. I am certified through the state as well.
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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: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, travel, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning & 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

$13-15/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

$13-15/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: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
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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Lizari M.


Kissimmee, FL

$13-17/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

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: Light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Savannah is very caring towards children, she treats each one just like her own. She's nurturing, dependable, and just an overly kindhearted person to be around. Savannah has experience with daycare, and being a nanny for families. Anyone who comes to know her,...

Clarissa W.

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Carter C.


Lakeland, FL

$18-23/hr3 yrs exp

Hey there! I have 3 years of experience as a camp counselor and part-time babysitter. When I lived at home I loved to help care for my 12-year-old special-needs sister. I love to cook with nutrition in mind. I can help with Travel and Light Housekeeping:)
Carter can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Carter watched our two year old daughter for us on Mondays. She was consistently on time, and engaged with our daughter. She was beyond sweet and our daughter truly adored her. It was such a pleasure to have her with us for the summer!"

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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 4 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, carpooling, travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"I had a wonderful experience with Courtney! She is caring, sweet and a friendly person. I would highly recommend her to others. "

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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: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

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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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: Errands, dementia, meal prep, companionship, light cleaning, hospice services & 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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Marie R.


Lakeland, FL

$25/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: Light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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

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Allison D.


Lake Wales, FL

$20-32/hr8 yrs exp

Energy Filled Joy Giver

Caring for children has always come naturally to me but now, with a certification as a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) for 5+ years, my skills in empathy, organization, communication, discipline, receptivity, and working with a plethora of students and clients who may be on the Autism spectrum or have other special needs...
Allison can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"She is excellent at working with kids and always makes me feel comfortable leaving her in charge. "

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Angela C.


Davenport, FL

$25-30/hr6 yrs exp

Hi There, I have experience with a plethora of different types of children. Most had special needs including Cerebral Palsy, Autism and Down syndrome. I have taken care of kids with learning disabilities as well. The last 2 families I was with had me travel with them to help with the infants and son with autism. I've worked...
5.0
"Super helpful with fixing up our kitchen and made it more functional while watching the kids !"

Mary L.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Lake Alfred, FL

Kizzy R.

5.0

Warm and kind, Kizzy came at a very difficult time to help me out with bathing, laundry and good company. She's wonderful!

- Meredith E.

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.

Laura L.

5.0

Laura, is someone who cared for my mom, but not only cared for her but someone who cared about my mom as well. All of her care was well above exceptional we were so very fortunate to have Laura to care for our mother. I know without Laura my sister would not have been able to keep working during...

- John A.

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.

Aida R.

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 and say his colors, Alphabet,...

- Claudina T.

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