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Carrie L.


Mulberry, FL

$25-50/hr • 18 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/hr • 10 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...
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Carrie L.


Mulberry, FL

$17/hr • 1 yrs exp

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: Light cleaning, transportation, errands, live-in home care, meal prep
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Andrea S.


Plant City, FL

$13-15/hr • 10 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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

CNA

First Aid

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.

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Tracy H.


Riverview, FL

$25/hr • 10 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: Craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

CNA

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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Shelby L.


Valrico, FL

$20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I am 28 years old and I love interacting with and caring for children. I have experience working with children in daycare/summer camp for about a year and 4 years working as a nanny, but overall 10 years of experience in nannying & babysitting off and on. I am also DCF certified, CPR certified, & First Aid certified. I believe...
Shelby can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"My kids love her! She is also the sweetest."

Chandel G.

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Brandy M.


Lakeland, FL

$20-25/hr • 7 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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Carter C.


Lakeland, FL

$18-23/hr • 3 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: Craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision & 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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Gianna B.


Lakeland, FL

$15-18/hr • 3 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

As a caregiver, my passion lies in nurturing the growth and development of children while supporting families with a reliable childcare option. With three years of experience, I strive to create a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for your child. My approach is centered around patience, calmness, and open...
Gianna can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"We hired Gianna in July of 2022 and she was outstanding! Gianna was professional, reliable, and our two kids (age 7 & 4) absolutely loved her! We look forward to hiring Gianna again in the future. I would strongly recommend her to anyone."

Paul T.

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Evelyn V.


Brandon, FL

$18-22/hr • 20 yrs exp

Mature Caregiver With 30 Years Of Experience!

Hired by 21 families in your neighborhood

I've always had a passion for children, which is why I've spent the last five decades working with kids. I love fostering their growth and development, and I'm always looking for ways to positively impact their lives. I'm fun, responsible, patient, calm, creative, imaginative, and friendly. I'm also very comfortable enforcing...
Evelyn can also help with: Carpooling
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"She brings a Mary Poppins bag full of goodies and activities for the kids to play with. She loves to interact with children. Highly recommend."

Stephanie H.

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Halei B.


Brandon, FL

$16-20/hr • 3 yrs exp

Fun Babysitter/Nanny

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Halei! I am an older sister to five younger siblings, two of whom were adopted from China and one with special needs. I have taken several babysitting jobs and pet sitting jobs and I have had an amazing time building experiences with various families. I am a recent graduate from the University of Florida and I...
Halei can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Halei has been nothing short of incredible for us. We have two young boys and she has been basically another member of the family as she's watched them. Always adaptive to our needs and super flexible with her schedule. If she could be our full time nanny, she...

Brandon K.

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Victoria M.


Lakeland, FL

$15-30/hr • 1 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: Dementia, light cleaning, companionship, errands, hospice services, 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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Francene P.


Brandon, FL

$38/hr • 10 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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Lindy Z.


Lakeland, FL

$13-15/hr • 10 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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Jacquelyn S.


Brandon, FL

$25/hr • 10 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: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"We first found Jacque about 2 years ago to help care for our toddler twin boys, and she is phenomenal! She has helped with with pickups from daycare, evening babysitting, and even overnights when we were out of town. She is extremely reliable and trustworthy, and...

Erika N.

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Marie R.


Lakeland, FL

$25/hr • 10 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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, travel & 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/hr • 10 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:

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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Jessica B.


Winter Haven, FL

$14-19/hr • 2 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/hr • 10 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: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, 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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Jessica S.


Winter Haven, FL

$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Full-Time Babysitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Jessica. I am currently a nanny for a 1. 5-year-old in Lakeland whose parents work from home. I live in Winter Haven. I have been with my current nanny position since he was 3 months old and he is recently going to be graduating into daycare as he would love to be around other kids. I'm looking for something to...
Jessica can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Jessica nannied for our two children for nearly a year. She is a sweetheart, creative and very caring. "

Alicia S.

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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.

Shelby L.

5.0

My kids love her! She is also the sweetest.

- Chandel 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.

Carter C.

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!

- Care member

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