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Mckenzie G.


Mary Esther, FL

$16/hr

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Looking for a family that is in need of some to nurture and care for their children. I've worked with children for about 5 years through church programs. I've also had experience with children who have special needs. Excited to pour into your family and get to work with your children!
Mckenzie can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Victoria B.


Navarre, FL

$10-20/hr7 yrs exp

Part Time Babysitter/Nanny

5.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have always loved working with children and I have been babysitting since I was 13 years old. Currently, I am in between undergrad and grad school to become a Speech Pathologist. I have a ton of experience working with children with disabilities, with all ages and ability levels. I have worked at a camp for children with...
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Whitney P.


Fort Walton Beach, FL

$13-15/hr4 yrs exp

Experienced, Caring Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I was a full-time nanny for 2 children, a brother and sister. I was able to watch them take their first steps and say their first words. It was a very rewarding experience to be able to spend one-on-one time with the kids and to watch them grow and learn. My most recent experience was with a little boy who was 3 months when I...
Whitney can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning & more
5.0
"We love Whitney! She babysits our 7 month old son and does a great job, plus she's been available on short notice and that's been a huge help. Our son needs lots of medication and she's done great with learning what he needs/administering it and she's not afraid...

Cassandra C.

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Terera G.


Fort Walton Beach, FL

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time/On Call Sitter

I have always enjoyed caring for diverse families. I have done so since I was 9 years old. Presently, I work at a nationally accredited childcare center that was once an arc, we still strive to provide care for children with special needs within the community. I also worked with early steps (early intervention for birth to 3...
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Audrey N.


Fort Walton Beach, FL

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Professional Aunt At Your Service.

I have over 10 years of experience. I am great with elderly, children, special needs. Have experience with school drop off/ pickups, school field trips, transport to after school activities and just watching for date nights. Typically have and help the children tidy up their toys prior to starting next activity or bed time(if...
Audrey can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Amanda T.


Navarre, FL

$15-22/hr7 yrs exp

Caring Sitter

Hello! My name is Mandy and I have several years of experience from newborns all the way to pre teens and adults. I have been a nanny for a few different families and I have babysat many babies, as well as sweet little babies in my family. I have done housekeeping, adult care, babysitting, tutoring, and so much more! I must add...
Amanda can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Twana C.


Fort Walton Beach, FL

$18/hr10 yrs exp

Personal Care Attendant Looking For Part-Time Work.

10yrs experience with Special need adults and teens, 9yrs exp with senior care, dementia, sun downers, total care pts, and rehabilitation pts. very family oriented, never meet a stranger😁, my favorite sport is football, I'm currently working as an dialysis tech, I love cooking, watching ID ch, and Walmart
Skills:

CNA

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Aaliyah F.


Navarre, FL

$12-20/hr2 yrs exp

I have been working with special needs individuals for two years now. Personal care, safe lifting, transporting, and helping build on my clients education is very important to me. It brings joy to my face to see individuals grow in many ways and most importantly to enjoy life.
I have taken care of many patients with dementia, paralysis, ALS etc I have been in this field approximately 23 years now
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Abigail S.


Navarre, FL

$15-20/hr4 yrs exp

Part Time Nanny Or Babysitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'm a happy, energetic, responsible babysitter/nanny who loves children. I' ve worked in the children' s ministry for my church for many summers. I've worked on and off babysitting jobs for different families for 5 years, and worked as a full time nanny for two young children the summer of 2018. I worked as a peer partner to...
Abigail can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Emmalyn J.


Fort Walton Beach, FL

$13-15/hr4 yrs exp

Experienced Sitter

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi there families, my name is Emmalyn. I am currently an Elementary Education major at Towson University finishing my Junior year. I have been working with children in a variety of ways, teaching swim lessons, gymnastics lessons, and nannying. I have been a full-time nanny as well as a part-time babysitter. I have experience...
Emmalyn can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Tracy B.


Fort Walton Beach, FL

$14-19/hr10 yrs exp

Child care

I currently work in School with children with special needs and have worked with children for 20 years.
Tracy can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I'm passionate about nurturing the growth and development of children. My journey into childcare began with fulfilling babysitting experiences that solidified my desire to positively impact young lives. Patience and creativity color my interactions, and my friendly demeanor puts children at ease. Open communication is key, so I...
Stephanie can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Megan H.


Navarre, FL

$12-36/hr6 yrs exp

I've been babysitting for family friends for about 6-7 years now, ranging from 1 years old and up. I have some experience with special needs children from volunteering in a special education elementary school (ages 2-8). I currently work as a nurse on night shift three days a week so I have a flexible schedule and can do nights...
Megan can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Maria T.


Navarre, FL

$16-50/hr10 yrs exp

10+ yrs exp caring for children/elderly. Reared 3 children of my own who are now young adults, two of whom are special needs. Worked in a daycare as a teen and on and off as a sitter for years-many references. Background check completed. CPR/first aid completed years ago. Working w the elderly/disabled currently and am...
Maria can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Amanda T.


Navarre, FL

$15-20/hr2 yrs exp

Mandy The Special Needs Pro!

Hello, I am Mandy. I have worked with special needs people for a long time. I started out babysitting an 8-year-old little boy with down syndrome. I left this job because his mother suddenly and unexpectedly died in a car crash. When I moved to Florida, I was a manager for the Sensory Gym. I worked mostly with children and...
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Halley P.


Gulf Breeze, FL

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver/Nanny

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

I graduated from UWF with a dual bachelor's degree in Exceptional Student Education and Elementary Education. I spent 14 dedicated years teaching students with special needs and have the ability to work with individuals of various intellectual, behavioral, and physical challenges from early childhood to adulthood. As a nanny...
Halley can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

Special Needs Care

5.0
"We hired Halley to help with our one year old twins when my wife was hospitalized. She was available at a moments notice and was accommodating in her schedule. She was able to handle our twins by herself, which is normally a hand full. She did an amazing job...

Roopa P.

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Halley P.


Gulf Breeze, FL

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Senior Care Giver

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I graduated from UWF with a dual bachelor's degree in Exceptional Student Education and Elementary Education. I spent 14 dedicated years teaching students with special needs and have the ability to work with individuals of various intellectual, behavioral, and physical challenges from early childhood to adulthood. As a nanny...
Halley can also help with: Live-in home care, dementia, companionship, light cleaning, hospice services, errands & more
Skills:

CPR

Wound Care

Medical Equipment Experience

5.0
"Halley was amazing with my dad with dementia. She has a great personality and did a great job keeping him involved. We would have had her help longer but following a hospitalization he required assisted living."

Michelle S.

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Halley P.


Gulf Breeze, FL

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Educator

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I hold a dual bachelor's degree in Exceptional Student Education and Elementary Education from the University of West Florida (UWF). With 14 years of dedicated teaching experience, I have taught students with special needs, adeptly addressing a range of intellectual, behavioral, and physical challenges across all age groups,...
5.0
"Halley was great. Our kids loved her, she was on time and made everything easy. Would happily book again."

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Katie B.


Gulf Breeze, FL

$18-20/hr6 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi I'm Katie! -Prior nanny -Prior swim lesson instructor -CPR, AED, and LG certified. I have always loved and been involved with childcare. I have experience with all ages as well as special needs. I have 4 years of nanny experience and over 8 years of babysitting. I have a high school diploma and am currently a senior in...
Katie can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Mary Esther, FL

Whitney P.

5.0

We love Whitney! She babysits our 7 month old son and does a great job, plus she's been available on short notice and that's been a huge help. Our son needs lots of medication and she's done great with learning what he needs/administering it and she's not afraid to ask questions. Highly...

- Cassandra C.

Halley P.

5.0

Halley is an amazing person! She was our son's primary caregiver for six months. We are so sad to lose her to relocating. She became a part of our family. She is kind, helpful, genuine, and intelligent. She taught him so many things words, sounds, walking. She is amazing and would be a true gift to...

- Micaela L.

Halley P.

4.0

Halley was great with mom. Tended to her needs and we appreciate the care Halley provided.

- Care member

Halley P.

5.0

Halley was great. Our kids loved her, she was on time and made everything easy. Would happily book again.

- Care member

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