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Special needs caregivers in Mulberry, FL

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Carrie L.


Mulberry, FL

$25-50/hr18 yrs exp

Compassionate Companion

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I have atheist 18 years of experience with my daughter, who has intellectual disabilities and autism. I am currently working with an agency but only part-time hours. I have reliable transportation, and I am CPR/ first aid certified for adults and infants . I can provide referrals upon request. If you have any questions, please...
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Sarah S.


Mulberry, FL

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Respite & Transition Services

I have 20 years experience in the field of Special Education. I currently work at USF part-time and am looking for additional income. I prefer working with older children or adults. I am not able to physically assist, carry, or do toileting/changing. I am able to teach, coach, encourage, etc. I am passionate about health and...
I am a very compassionate Companion. I am CPR and first aid Certified. I am comfortable with bathing and all Active daily living needs. I am widowed with a special needs 18 years old child looking for an extra source of income. I have worked with a few patients with dementia and altzheimers over the years. Any questions feel...
Carrie can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, errands, live-in home care, transportation
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Andrea S.


Plant City, FL

$13-15/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Babysitter/Nanny

5.0

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Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

I have been an on-call babysitter and nanny to special needs children for the past 5 years. I am a mother of two boys myself. I have a 9-year-old autistic boy and a baby. I work from home, so I can adjust my schedule as needed.
Andrea can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CNA

CPR

5.0
"She worked very well with son! I breastfeed and thought it was going to be very difficult for him to adjust to someone else. She made me feel at ease knowing I'll be away from him for all those hours :)"

Terell H.

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Tracy H.


Riverview, FL

$25/hr10 yrs exp

NANNY!!

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I am known to the children as Nanny Tracy! I will love your children as my own : ) . Your Little One will be nurtured , taught age related Curriculum and have FUN! I am a Newborn Twins Specialist / Youth Care Provider. I have a Nursing Medical Background (STNA) and Special Needs Training. I am Flexible to have Childcare...
Tracy can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CNA

CPR

Early Education

5.0
"Tracy is one of the most loyal and loving people that I have ever had the pleasure of working with. She is extremely hard working and dedicated to providing a warm, caring and educational experience for children. I personally have infant twins, and Tracy is able to...

Sarah G.

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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 is very pleasant and accommodating. She has been there for me on short notice when I needed transportation to my doctor appointments. She answered me quickly when I reached out for help."

Marjorie H.

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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: Hospice services, meal prep, dementia, light cleaning, errands, companionship & 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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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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Lindy Z.


Lakeland, FL

$13-15/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: Personal care, dementia
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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Francene P.


Brandon, FL

$38/hr10 yrs exp

Flexible Caregiver W/Nursing Background (FT-PT-as Needed)

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have extensive background dealing with a large, diverse client base, both as a nurse and with my private clients. I am also comfortable with a variety of medical conditions including celiac's, Down syndrome, diabetes (monitoring & treatment) and autism. My work ethic is strong and reliable. I use compassion and humor both in...
5.0
"Francene has great passion for her work. She was wonderful with our son who has quite complex needs. He enjoyed his time with her, including lots of outdoor activities. Francene is able to balance being very efficient at caregiver duties while also being energetic...

Bridget J.

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Jacquelyn S.


Brandon, FL

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time , Date Nights, Weekends, Pick Ups, Overnights

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

Retired mom of 3 grown children and 4 adorable granddaughters. I'm a 2012 Michigan transplant. Since in Florida I have been a full time nanny. I currently have a full time nanny position, but am available for date nights , pick ups, weekends , overnights. I have special needs experience... both autism and physical disabilities....
Jacquelyn can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Jacquelyn was an amazing nanny for my children. Her kind, gentle spirit touches kids like no other. She is patient, loving and still has a special connections with my kids. "

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

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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

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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: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
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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Jessica B.


Winter Haven, FL

$14-19/hr2 yrs exp

Special Needs And Child Care

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello Family! My name is Jessica I'm 32years old and have done so much in life. I'm a wife of 13 years mom of 4 boys (16, 13, 9, and 6). I have done home health care, licensed cosmetologist, and day care worker. I also cared for a boy for 2 years who was autistic. I would love to meet with you and your family to find out if we...
5.0
"She was so great with my kids they asked when she was coming back! Super friendly, kind, caring, and all the great qualities I was looking for in a caregiver for my kiddos! She's a keeper!!!"

Mandy W.

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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, swimming supervision, 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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Erin K.


Lithia, FL

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Child Care

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I am an enthusiastic and energetic woman seeking part-time employment caring for your senior. After working professionally as both a former law enforcement officer and middle school teacher, I have decided to switch career paths and I am currently attending nursing school. I am up to date on all vaccinations and I hold current...
Erin can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Erin has been a great caregiver for our 1 year old daughter! She is very personable, friendly, trustworthy, and reliable. Our daughter has enjoyed spending time with her. She has sent us frequent pictures and updates and follows her nap routine. We always know our...

Andrew A.

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Samantha S.


Brandon, FL

$15-20/hr2 yrs exp

Attentive And Interactive!

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello parents! My name is Sam and I absolutely love kids. I am young, caring, genuine, and energetic. I am very involved and hands on. I am semi fluent in American Sign Language. Most of my experience (outside my own niece and nephew who are 4 months and 2 years old!) comes from coaching and teaching children. I have been...
Samantha can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"She's a great girl! She's babysat for me a few times already and I'm two kids love her. I definitely would recommend her to anyone. And we're keeping her around to babysit some more. "

Joseph I.

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Hertha D.


Lithia, FL

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Looking for a high calibre caregiver with great references? Look no further. I'm the one! :-) I have 15+ yrs licensed CNA experience, highly skilled, great personality/initiative, efficient, resourceful, well rounded. Assist with OT/PT, meds & all ADL, ostomy & wound care, errands, transport to doctors' appts, prepare meals,...
Hertha can also help with: Personal care, hospice services, live-in home care, respite care, dementia
Skills:

CNA

5.0
"Hertha took wonderful care of my mother in law. She took care of her every need. She kept her immaculate and comfortable to the very end. She was on top of every health need as well as running the house. She cooked every meal that was not only delicious but...

Lori B.

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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, carpooling, travel, craft assistance
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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Shaquana T.


Riverview, FL

$14/hr10 yrs exp

I Am Your Calmness In The Chaos

I have experience as a certified nursing assistant for 10 plus years. I have cared for a variety of clients infant to senior care. I am compassionate, understanding, and flexible to the needs of these with medical cognitive functions as well as those with special needs.
Shaquana can also help with: Meal prep, transportation, light cleaning, dementia, hospice services, errands & more
Skills:

CNA

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Mulberry, FL

Andrea S.

5.0

The kids loved spending the day with her and her son. She sent text to update how they were doing and pictures of them having fun. I would use her again.

- Robbie P.

Tracy H.

5.0

Tracy is one of the most loyal and loving people that I have ever had the pleasure of working with. She is extremely hard working and dedicated to providing a warm, caring and educational experience for children. I personally have infant twins, and Tracy is able to manage complete care for them...

- Sarah G.

Brandy M.

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 a safe driver. When my procedure...

- Mary F.

Victoria M.

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.

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.

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