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Amber K.


Oakland, FL

$30/hr1 yrs exp

Rehabilitation Counselor

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Hello my name is Amber. I graduated with a masters degree from Johns Hopkins University. I am a therapist by day and I tend to continue helping on my days off with child care, organization, and cleaning. I currently reside near Orlando, Florida and love going to Disney World for my own selfcare moments. I have been a paid...

Barbara G.


Orlando, FL

$32/hr10 yrs exp

Child Care

5.0

(6)

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I previously taught high school in the UK before relocating to the US in 2003. since being in the US I have gained several years experience and training in the child care and caring industry. Including a diploma in early childhood education CDA certification in child care, 45 hours children and family training. I have also been...
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Special Needs Care

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"I am incredibly grateful for Mrs. Barbara coming into our lives. Her consistent reliability brought me such relief knowing my children were taken care of by someone who genuinely cares about her profession. Beyond being professional and communicative, Mrs. Barbara...

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Stephanie S.


Winter Garden, FL

$18-29/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Sitter With Over 10 Years of Experience

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have a deep love and passion for children that started at an early age. In High School, I became a part time nanny for a family of 6. I have continued my love for teaching children throughout the years. I have worked for both Bon Secours and MCV Hospitals as a lead infant/toddler teacher. While working, I also was a part time...
Stephanie can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"She has a fabulous way with children and my daughter absolutely loves her!"

Trecy J.

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Barbara G.


Orlando, FL

$13-18/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Several years of caring experience in nursing homes, through agencies or private cases CPR/First aid references available on request.
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Mary B.


Winter Garden, FL

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Loving Mama-Babysitter

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello Parents, I'm Mary. I have been mom for over 20 years. My son is in college & my daughter is in high school. I have my BS in psychology from UCF. (Go Knights!) I took extra elective classes in child development. I was an intern at UCP. I have worked with special needs children in areas of autism, CP, and downs. I worked...
Mary can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Mary is currently babysitting our 18 month old toddler a few days a week. She is simply wonderful! She is dependable, loving, fun, and interactive. It is obvious she loves caring for children! We feel very lucky to have found Mary and we would highly recommend her."

Gabby B.

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Kendra M.


Apopka, FL

$22-25/hr10 yrs exp

Part/ Full Time Special Needs Provider

I am a fast learner with a passion for health and child development. I love working with children. I feel it is imperative that they learn to function as independently as possible. I have experience as a Registered Behavioral Technician with 10+ years of child care experience, ranging from typical to neuro-typical children. I...
5.0
"Kendra has been an amazing caregiver for our special needs daughter. She worked with us full time for 8 months. She's dependable, trustworthy, calm , sweet, smart and goes above and beyond. My typical daughter adores her as well. Any family would be lucky to...

Melissa R.

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Cassie B.


Winter Garden, FL

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Full-time Care Giver Available

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Cassie, I am 26 years old and I have been in the area for over a year be two in June. I am an experienced babysitter, with 9 years of care giving under my belt. I am comfortable looking after newborns to early teens or special needs. I am looking for a full time job 7am-6 p.m. Monday through Friday I consider...
Cassie can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Extremely dependable and trustworthy & most importantly amazing with kids all ages."

Makayla J.

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Francesca D.


Apopka, FL

$25-37/hr10 yrs exp

3.7

(3)

Hi, I'm Francesca! I started out working with children/adults with special needs for about 10 months, and that was what sparked my interest in care-giving. I worked a variety of other jobs, before it lead me to working with seniors, which I did for about a year. I loved it so much I decided to get educated more about it, &...
Francesca can also help with: Companionship, light cleaning, errands, meal prep, hospice services, dementia & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

5.0
"I have multiple sclerosis and am wheelchair bound. Francesca took excellent care of me for almost 5 years. She prepared all my meals. Helped me in and out of the shower/tub combo so I could shower. She is gentle, patient and caring."

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Neidy A.


Windermere, FL

$15-22/hr3 yrs exp

Fun Sitter And Helpful Tutor

Hello, my name is Neidy (like lady with an "N") I am a currently hired for the Orange County School system as a Speech Language Pathologist Assistant. I am looking for a job for the month of July until the new school year starts again for Orange County in August. I am bilingual (English & Spanish, American Sign Language is in...
Neidy can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Neidy is wonderful! We first hired her to assist with providing remote learning and tutoring services for our 3 elementary-aged sons. After remote learning ended, our sons enjoyed having her around so much that we continued to hire her when we needed a babysitter....

Shonna C.

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Tricia A.


Clermont, FL

$34/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Registered Nurse With BSN

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I am a Respiratory Therapist as well as a Registered Nurse. My professional background of 20+ years includes: Emergency Room and Critical Care Nursing. I also have experience with both newborn, pediatric, and adult patient care populations. I have also worked as a Home Health Care Nurse and in Physician Offices. I hold high...
5.0
"We had Tricia watch our special needs son while we were on a trip in Florida. She was very sweet and knowledgeable. It was such a relief to leave our son knowing he would be well cared for. She fed him, tube fed him and gave him a breathing treatment in addition to...

Tiffany H.

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Wendy M.


Clermont, FL

$20/hr6 yrs exp

Attentive Caregiver With Special Needs Background

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Wendy, but I go by my middle name, Shaye. Over the last four years, I have been supporting adults with special needs in achieving independent and rewarding lives. Within their homes, I provide support with tasks like cooking, cleaning, bill management and personal hygiene. Additionally, I accompany them for...
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Wendy M.


Clermont, FL

$20-25/hr6 yrs exp

Compassionate Caregiver/Companion

Hi, my name is Wendy, but I go by my middle name, Shaye. Over the last four years, I have been supporting adults with special needs in achieving independent and rewarding lives. Within their homes, I provide support with tasks like cooking, cleaning, bill management and personal hygiene. Additionally, I accompany them for...
Wendy can also help with: Companionship, personal care, mobility assistance
5.0
"I really enjoyed my time with Shaye, but unfortunately, we are losing her outstanding care due to our family changes. Shaye has been remarkably professional, competent, and easy to work with. Her research prowess is evident in the detailed information she provides...

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Shanee T.


Apopka, FL

$18-30/hr8 yrs exp

Senior Care

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have worked with Seniors for over 10 years paid. My experiences are helping them with organizing, bathing, eating, in/out of bed, wheelchairs and Dr. appointments. I have worked for OCPS for seven years with special needs students and have grown to love what I do everyday. I'm passionate about my work because if I can help...
Shanee can also help with: Dementia, light cleaning, errands, meal prep, hospice services, companionship & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

5.0
"We hired Shanee to provide care for and help our parents - they are 85+ years old Her duties were: - Light housekeeping - Laundry - Transportation (grocery store, medical appointments etc.) - Companionship Shanee is reliable, punctual and always has a...

Raynald M.

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Gloria I.


Ocoee, FL

$10-20/hr6 yrs exp

Part-Time Nanny Available

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Gloria, I'm a grad student in being a midwife and have experience with being a Nanny the past three years. I have 8+ years of experience babysitting and nannying children ranging from one year to teens. My past job was for a family of two girls. I am creative, flexible, and love to be active, have some experience with...
Gloria can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Gloria is a truly amazing babysitter and mothers helper. I hired her during my pregnancy for the extra help, she has been nothing but dependable, responsible, loving and helpful. She works from her heart and has always excel my expectations in her duties. She...

Josephine H.

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Kizzy R.


Orlando, FL

$25/hr10 yrs exp

I Have A Lot Of Certifications Respites,Companions,PCA,lifeskills,BehavoralAssistant

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I ve assist with Down syndrome, Cancer, Autistic schizophrenic depression, I love helping and taking care of your love ones
5.0
"Warm and kind, Kizzy came at a very difficult time to help me out with bathing, laundry and good company. She's wonderful!"

Meredith E.

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Hannah G.


Ocoee, FL

$25-26/hr7 yrs exp

Kind, Caring, Career Nanny

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am a career nanny living in Orlando, Florida. I have been a full time nanny for the last 3 years and have 7 years of childcare experience along with special needs experience as a 1-1 and in a classroom setting. The last 3 years I have focused on ages 5 and under and the last year I have been focused on newborn and infant...
Hannah can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, travel
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Hannah worked with us for a short time while we were in between care. She was a great help, stuck to a routine, and both kids loved her. Very professional and would work with her in the future. "

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Kristen T.


Clermont, FL

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Responsible, Caring Sitter And Senior Care

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have 30 years of experience. I am college educated and a mother of two adult, college graduates. I was a stay at home mother during their childhood years. In my most recent position , I worked with a family for two years caring for their children , ranging in ages from three months to 2 years old. I also have experience with a...
Kristen can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Wendy M.


Clermont, FL

$17-25/hr10 yrs exp

Fun & Attentive Nanny With Special Needs Experience

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Wendy, but I go by my middle name, Shaye. I have lived in Clermont, Florida, for 22 years with my husband and son. In addition to raising my son who is now 18 years old, my background in caregiving includes the care of children of all abilities, as well as serving as a companion to special needs adults. I'm...
Wendy can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Wendy (goes by Shaye) takes care of my 4 year old daughter with special needs and 2 year old son weekly. She is professional and caring. My kids look forward to seeing her and I feel completely comfortable with them in her care. She was willing to learn how to feed...

Tember B.

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Ashley S.


Apopka, FL

$15-30/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have been a certified nursing assistant since 2008 I have worked with special needs since 2006. I also have a special needs child. I have two brothers that have disabilities. Working in DD waiver homes. Capable to do meds transferring any physical care needed. I have my certified nursing assistant medication Tech and one Tech...
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Tasha M.


Orlando, FL

$15-25/hr8 yrs exp

Special Care

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am trained in Emergency Medical procedures including CPR and first aid. For the past two years, I have worked full time with a quadriplegic adult with spinal cord injury. Total, I have 10 years of experience providing quality home care. My work experience includes children and adults with dementia, seizures, Autism, spinal...

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Oakland, FL

Barbara G.

5.0

I am incredibly grateful for Mrs. Barbara coming into our lives. Her consistent reliability brought me such relief knowing my children were taken care of by someone who genuinely cares about her profession. Beyond being professional and communicative, Mrs. Barbara was flexible and understanding. We...

- Care member

Stephanie S.

5.0

She has a fabulous way with children and my daughter absolutely loves her!

- Trecy J.

Mary B.

5.0

Mrs Mary is amazing! We feel like she is apart of our family and took care of our infant son like he was her own. We feel very blessed to have found her and you’ll love her as well. She’s incredibly loving, kind and really worked with our son to help him reach important milestones. I cannot...

- Care member

Kendra M.

5.0

Kendra has been an amazing caregiver for our special needs daughter. She worked with us full time for 8 months. She's dependable, trustworthy, calm , sweet, smart and goes above and beyond. My typical daughter adores her as well. Any family would be lucky to have her as a caregiver!

- Melissa R.

Cassie B.

5.0

Extremely dependable and trustworthy & most importantly amazing with kids all ages.

- Makayla J.

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