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Special needs caregivers in Maitland, FL

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Mary M.


Maitland, FL

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time Caregiver Available

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have been a caregiver for the last 15 years. I have worked closely with male and female clients. I am experienced working with Dementia, Alzheimer's, and other elderly ailments. I am a mother of six and am looking for employment in which I can assist those in need of help.
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Aurinel A.


Winter Park, FL

$16-17/hr5 yrs exp

Medical School Graduate From Venezuela

5.0

(1)

General Medicine graduate with a passion for caring for people of all ages, including children, the elderly, and individuals with special needs. Certified in early childhood care, I bring patience and a bilingual advantage to provide compassionate and comprehensive healthcare and companionship.
Aurinel can also help with: Meal prep, transportation, light cleaning, hospice services, errands, dementia & more
5.0
"Aurinel used to take care of my grandmother and she was amazing. She loved her, unfortunately my grandmother passed away. "

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Renee L.


Orlando, FL

$15/hr4 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a teacher who works with special needs. I have been doing this for four years now and it such an amazing experience. I absolutely love doing what I do.
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Kendall M.


Orlando, FL

$23-65/hr5 yrs exp

Experienced Childcare

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I am the second oldest of five children so I love noise and fun! I am currently working full time while also working towards my goal of being a dental hygienist. I love the outdoors, music, cooking and baking, reading, and being with my friends and family. I love going to theme parks and I have my Seaworld annual pass as well...
Kendall can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"She was on time, very fun and engaging, she brought so many toys, kept the kiddos safe and happy, and she’s just awesome! I’d definitely recommend her "

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James H.


Altamonte Springs, FL

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter

Hired by 51 families in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm James! I became "babysitter certified" and certified in CPR/First Aid when I was 11 years old, and I have been babysitting ever since. I have cared for children ranging in age from newborn to 18 years old, and up to 7 children at a time of varying ages. I have experience with twins/multiples and varying special needs. I...
James can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"He did a fantastic job providing childcare for my 5 year old son with autism including school pick up and drop off. Will hire again in the future!"

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Cara F.


Orlando, FL

$20-30/hr9 yrs exp

Friendly, Reliable And Experienced Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi there! I have 9+ years of experience in childcare including nannying, daycare, tutoring, and 2 years in ABA as a registered behavior therapist. I currently work full-time as a special needs Care Manager but am available for one-time weekend babysitting jobs in my area.
Cara can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"My two kids love Ms. Cara, and they always look forward to the fun times they have with her. She is also very attentive to helping my 6 year old daughter with her homework."

Theresa W.

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Aurinel A.


Winter Park, FL

$14-15/hr5 yrs exp

BA In Medicine From Venezuela

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

General Medicine graduate from a top medical school in Venezuela with a passion for caring for people of all ages, including children, the elderly, and individuals with special needs. Certified in early childhood care, I bring patience and a bilingual advantage to provide compassionate and comprehensive care. Skilled at laundry,...
Aurinel can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"I just wanted to share how awesome Auri has been with my uncle. She's not only super kind but also knows her stuff as a doctor, which was a huge relief for us. Dealing with diabetes isn't easy, especially for the elderly, but Auri handled it like a pro. She always...

Daritza S.

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Samantha A.


Orlando, FL

$13-20/hr4 yrs exp

I have been nannying and babysitting for families for over 4 years now. I have a 12-year-old Down Syndrome brother so I am very familiar with taking care of and working with kids that have special needs. I work at a special needs aftercare school and I love working with all different ages of kids! I am a student athlete as a...
Skills:

First Aid

5.0
"Samantha is a very loving and kind person. Being an athlete all of her life,Sam is very punctual, dedicated, and an excellent team player. Sam would certainly be an asset to any organization!"

Amy B.

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Kathleen K.


Altamonte Springs, FL

$17-25/hr3 yrs exp

Bring Back The SMILES And Laughter. It's Healing.

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Kathleen here! I am here to spread the word. These words are: There are still good people. The world in which we live can be incredibly unpredictable. So instead, lets focus on certainty. You are here looking for a compassionate, faithful and dedicated person to be present with a loved one. To speak up for your loved one. To...
5.0
"Kathleen was super sweet, we connected right from our first meeting. Kathleen was very responsive and kept in touch during the night we hired her and she was really great with my Mom! I would highly recommend and we'd certainly hire her again!"

Dawn R.

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Laquisha E.


Orlando, FL

$25-36/hr10 yrs exp

Child Care Experience

4.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have over 20 years of experience caring of children. I'm patience, kind and simply love caring for children. Highly skilled in supervising and interacting with children positively, well versed in providing affection and safety to children, able to prepare hygienic meals, adept at directing children in eating, resting and...
Laquisha can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

CNA

4.0
"Was very pleasant and prompt for the interview and have added her to my on call list."

Bertina P.

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Elizabeth A.


Altamonte Springs, FL

$20-30/hr8 yrs exp

Army Wife Seeking Baby Sitting Jobs

Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood

If you need an experienced caregiver, I'm you're girl! I've undergone the Red Cross Babysitting program, and I love working with kids of all ages. I have experience with multiples, newborns, and special needs. For the last 3 years, I worked for a family adventure cruise in Panama City Fl. I grew up closely with cousins who...
Elizabeth can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Elizabeth is punctual, a great listener and very fun! My one year old loved dancing around the living room with her while I was away. And you can tell she really listens and retains any instructions you give her. Very responsible and just a positive upbeat person."

Ashley J.

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Mckenzie S.


Orlando, FL

$25-35/hr8 yrs exp

Hello! My name is McKenzie. I am 24 years old, from Wellington, FL. I graduated with a bachelor's degree from the University of Central Florida, but I am looking to further my education by getting my master's in Occupational Therapy. I have many years of experience working as a nanny for children of all ages. I also have...
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Katherine T.


Longwood, FL

$27-50/hr10 yrs exp

Hello, I live in Longwood area with my family for 19 years. I have past work experience in Daycare settings and experienced with children of all ages/ children on spectrum levels. My background work experience is a Certified Nurses Assistant/Home Health Aide for Private Care. For the last few years I provided Home Health Care...
5.0
"I work from home, but my work takes me out of town often. I've used Katherine many times over the years for various reasons. (Pet care, Housekeeping, shopping, etc.) Awhile ago I blew out my back and was laid up for a short period. The burden of daily chores was...

John K.

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Laquisha E.


Orlando, FL

$13-20/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Special Needs Personal Assistant

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have worked with people of all ages with special needs. I have over 20 years of experience.
5.0
"Laquisha was wonderful. She worked hard, anticipated what needed to be done, and was professional as well as extremely personable. If she hadn't moved, we would have never let her go!"

Rhonda L.

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Leticia G.


Orlando, FL

$21-28/hr5 yrs exp

Professional Babysitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello dear family! I have over 7 years experience with kids of all ages! I was an assistant teacher at a daycare for one year and I used to take care of kids between 6 months to 3 years old. Currently I work as a nanny and I take care of kids between 3 months to 12 years old. I also have experience with special needs,...
Leticia can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Wonderful Babysitter! My children are in love with Letícia! Attentive and affectionate always, I never had any problems with her taking care of my children"

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Desiree D.


Orlando, FL

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Home Health Aide/Certified Nursing Assistant

Currently in Nursing School for my LPN! I have a great passion for caring for the elderly, as well as for those with special needs. I have had the wonderful experience of working with some amazing people, while learning how to care for the needs of every individual. I began my training as a CNA . Since, I have worked in nursing...
Desiree can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, hospice services, errands, dementia, companionship & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CPR

CNA

5.0
"Desiree has been with us as a caregiver to my husband since January 2024. She is very knowledgeable with patients symptoms due to her nursing training. She is caring, compassionate, and vey experienced in taking care of wheel bound patients. Desiree is...

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James H.


Altamonte Springs, FL

$25-30/hr7 yrs exp

Part-Time, As-Needed Childcare Provider

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is James and I am 26 years old. Prior to moving to Florida I worked at an inclusion daycare with children who had varying levels of sensory processing disorder and other delays. I moved to Florida in August of 2017 and did a College Program for 9 months. I worked at a childcare center for kids of cast members for...
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Tayla T.


Orlando, FL

$25-40/hr5 yrs exp

Fun, Energetic, And Educational Babysitter

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Tayla Hope and I absolutely love caring for kiddos. I graduated high school at the age of 16 and earned my first college degree at the age of 18. Currently, I am pursuing a Combined BS + Masters of Computer Science, bachelors in education, and marketing minor. Thus, I can assure you that I am extremely hard worker...
Tayla can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
5.0
"Tayla has been our part time sitter and mothers helper for the past two years. She takes excellent care of our two sons, ages 6 and 8. I find her to be consistently pleasant, responsible and dependable. From the kids' point of view, she is playful and their...

Kristen L.

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Kayla F.


Orlando, FL

$13-15/hr12 yrs exp

Friendly & Fun Musical Nanny, Theme Park/Resort Caregiver, And Pet Sitter!

Hired by 18 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Kayla, and I've been sitting children ages Newborn-12 years for over 10 years, including twins, minor special needs, and large families. I graduated MFA Musical Theater, and I can't wait to share my passion of singing, dancing, and acting with your family! I'm CPR/AED certified, and rated in the top 1% of...
Kayla can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Kayla is so amazing! My kids love her and so do I! When I came home I had a clean house and all house duties done and happy kids. What a pleasant surprise! "

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Maitland, FL

Aurinel A.

5.0

Aurinel used to take care of my grandmother and she was amazing. She loved her, unfortunately my grandmother passed away.

- Care member

Kendall M.

5.0

She was on time, very fun and engaging, she brought so many toys, kept the kiddos safe and happy, and she’s just awesome! I’d definitely recommend her

- Care member

James H.

5.0

Best babysitter ever! Would love to hire again!

- Sarah S.

Cara F.

5.0

My two kids love Ms. Cara, and they always look forward to the fun times they have with her. She is also very attentive to helping my 6 year old daughter with her homework.

- Theresa W.

Aurinel A.

5.0

I just wanted to share how awesome Auri has been with my uncle. She's not only super kind but also knows her stuff as a doctor, which was a huge relief for us. Dealing with diabetes isn't easy, especially for the elderly, but Auri handled it like a pro. She always kept an eye on his health and made...

- Daritza S.

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