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Catherine B.


Venice, FL

$20-30/hr3 yrs exp

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Outgoing, flexible fun individual with love of music, sports, theatre and the arts. Career in hospitality, project management, event planning. MBA love trying new things and exploring local nature and beauty. Very organized and reliable with a strong commitment to service. Have been very involved in the lives of special needs...
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Tetiana G.


Venice, FL

$24-35/hr1 yrs exp

I am a compassionate and dedicated caregiver with over four years of experience working with individuals with special needs. I hold a master's degree and bring both professionalism and a personal touch to my work. I can engage in meaningful and interesting conversations that brighten the day of those I care for. In addition to...
Tetiana can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, meal prep, respite care, transportation
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Crystal B.


Venice, FL

$16-21/hr10 yrs exp

Experience with dementia, cognitive impairment, and more willing to discuss all when interviewed. I live in Venice and am flexible with days and times.
I have being working with children for many years. first I work in child care clinic for 15 years in New York City. Move to Hawaii in 2000 and started working as a nanny since then. My first job was caring for a child with special need for 18th months, 2nd was with TWINS for 2 years and so on. My experiences it has being with...
Nieves can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

CNA

First Aid

Erin M.


Sarasota, FL

$15-25/hr5 yrs exp

Caring Companion And Caregiver

My name is Erin and I am 38 years old. I have a beautiful 15-year-old daughter and 5-year-old son. I am a very hard worker with a compassion and empathy for people. I have a great deal of caring for loved ones and have always enjoyed the responsibility that comes with that. I plan to continue my education online come September...

Christine K.


Venice, FL

$23-30/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Child Care Provider Hi there! I'm Christine, a dedicated and nurturing child care provider with a passion for helping children grow, learn, and thrive in a safe and engaging environment. With 30+ years of experience working with children of all ages, I bring creativity, patience, and enthusiasm to every...
Christine can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, travel, carpooling
Skills:

CNA

Hello! my name is Kylie. I have worked for the past 5+ years as a pediatric Intensive Care Unit RN and have experience working in the NICU as well as multiple other pediatric specialties. (Expert in caring for children with complex medical diagnoses, as well as unexpected medical emergencies, should there be a need). I am taking...
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Heather M.


Sarasota, FL

$25-50/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny/Household Manager

5.0

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Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

I have been a nanny for over 10 years and have experience with all household types, tasks, and children, including children on the spectrum and/or special needs (ASD, SPD, ADD/ADHD, OCD). Nanny duties have included driving kids to/from school/sports/lessons, housekeeping (dishes, laundry/folding, organizing clutter, light...
Heather can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"We love Heather!!!! She was a lifesaver for us over the last 6 months. We needed help with our 5-year-old son while I finished up a demanding graduate program and my husband was overworked doing multiple jobs. Our son loves her! She got him interested in...

Christopher L.

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Gabriela M.


Sarasota, FL

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Hi there! Gabriela here, ready to help you with your family needs. I am a 35-year-old lupus warrior with extensive experience with infants-14 years old, fur baby care, household management, assistant work, work vacations with families as well as extended stays with littles and/or fur babies while parents take a much needed...
Gabriela can also help with: Carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
5.0
"She was amazing. My daughter couldn't stop talking about how much fun she had. Will definitely use again."

Jason G.

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Helene A.


North Port, FL

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Individuals Require A Special Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have many years of experience providing care services for individuals with and without disabilities. I pride myself in providing exceptional service to every client on every visit. Please contact me to discuss how I can help make things easier for you and your loved one. Although I have worked in other fields and have held...
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Shannon A.


Sarasota, FL

$35/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Experienced educator with some special education classes. Worked in special needs classrooms as well as regular education classes. Would love spending time with your loved one. I am patient and kind.
5.0
"We were SO lucky to find Shannon to care for our 18mo during an extended visit in Sarasota. We scheduled regular care 2x per week and Shannon always had a fun activity in mind. Our LO would come home tired and happy, gushing about whatever adventure they'd been on....

Erika M.

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Helen L.


Sarasota, FL

$20-25/hr1 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have worked with children with Autism and seizure disorders during my time working at summer camps. I have also interacted with them during my time as an Emergency Medical Technician.Basic Life Support, Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support, Basic Arrhythmia, and National Registered Emergency Medical Technician
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Maggie C.


Sarasota, FL

$15-20/hr2 yrs exp

Compassionate Care For Your Awesome Kid!

My name is Maggie, but most people call me Max, and I have several years of experience in childcare with children ranging from 2/3 years old to high school, as well as 2+ years of classroom experience. I currently work with autistic, physically disabled, and developmentally handicapped children, and I am looking to work for a...
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Alyssa S.


Sarasota, FL

$20/hr3 yrs exp

Nanny/RBT

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I am currently a nursing student with 3 years of childcare experience. I have experience with infants as well as children with special needs. I am a registered behavioral technician who has experience providing ABA therapy. I am fully vaccinated. I have 3 years of nannying experience and 6 months of experience as an RBT. I also...
Alyssa can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Lovely young lady with such a great heart for children! My one year old absolutely adored her."

Kellee R.

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Sarah H.


Sarasota, FL

$15-20/hr

Part Time Care Giver

Have experience working with autistic children. I love to help children learn and grow in thought and spirit. I have a flexible nature and know the best way to teach is through love and kindness.
5.0
"Sarah is just incredible! She has an intuitive nature and always knows whats going on with the children. She was very adaptable and exceeded any expectation I had. Would highly recommend!!!"

Nick H.

Hi! I am a hardworking, compassionate woman who has a heart for seeing people of all ages thrive:) I have worked as a home health aide for the last 3. 5 years and am passionate about good quality care. I also love kids and have worked as a nanny for several years and have experience with kids of all ages and also have experience...
Jessica can also help with: Live-in home care, errands, dementia, light cleaning, meal prep, respite care & more
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Alexis D.


Sarasota, FL

$16-37/hr10 yrs exp

I've got over 18 years of experience. I am 30 years old, and have been caring for children since the age of 14. I have had the pleasure of caring for all different personalities, and special needs children. I also offer housekeeping and daily chores/mealprep as part of the childcare.
Alexis can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Sibel Y.


Sarasota, FL

$12-19/hr10 yrs exp

Hi there. I have plenty of experience with children of all ages and have been sitting on and off for many years. I also have experience working with special needs adults (18-80 years of age) for 5 years during my college years. Where I would assist them with their daily routines, bathing, meds, do activities and just listening...
Sibel can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

worked in daycare, worked with children with special needs, babysat for multiple different families.
Alida can also help with: Travel, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

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Breely C.


North Port, FL

$15-25/hr5 yrs exp

Fun & Loving

I am excited about the opportunity to support your family. With over 10 years of experience in childcare, I have developed a strong passion for providing compassionate and reliable care. I hold a bachelor's degree and have CPR & First Aid training. I have experience working with special needs kids, and babies 1 day old up to 11...
Breely can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

CNA

CPR

First Aid

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Nokomis, FL

Heather M.

5.0

We love Heather!!!! She was a lifesaver for us over the last 6 months. We needed help with our 5-year-old son while I finished up a demanding graduate program and my husband was overworked doing multiple jobs. Our son loves her! She got him interested in geocaching, which he enjoys greatly......

- Christopher L.

Gabriela M.

5.0

She was amazing. My daughter couldn't stop talking about how much fun she had. Will definitely use again.

- Jason G.

Shannon A.

5.0

We were SO lucky to find Shannon to care for our 18mo during an extended visit in Sarasota. We scheduled regular care 2x per week and Shannon always had a fun activity in mind. Our LO would come home tired and happy, gushing about whatever adventure they'd been on. Shannon learned our habits and...

- Erika M.

Alyssa S.

5.0

Lovely young lady with such a great heart for children! My one year old absolutely adored her.

- Kellee R.

Sarah H.

5.0

Sarah is just incredible! She has an intuitive nature and always knows whats going on with the children. She was very adaptable and exceeded any expectation I had. Would highly recommend!!!

- Nick H.

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