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Erica S.


Clermont, FL

$20/hr3 yrs exp

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'm a creative and friendly childcare provider with 3 years of experience supporting families. My priority is to provide a safe and reliable childcare option for families in need. I'm very comfortable enforcing household rules and communicating with parents about their child's day or any issues that arise, following their...
Erica can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

I have 3 years experience working with children and adults with mental health issues. I am currently a care taker for two adults with Autism. I have experience creating checklist, repetitive behavior, and routines to set them up for daily living
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Emily B.


Ocoee, FL

$25/hr2 yrs exp

Hello! My name is Emily and I am 24 years old. I have lots of experience babysitting for family friends. I am also a certified EMT and have worked in ERs and worked on ambulances for a few years. I also worked at a daycare for special needs kids for a year. I have CPR, BLS, PALS, and ACLS certifications. I look forward to...
Emily can also help with: Swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Kimberly G.


Orlando, FL

$12-17/hr8 yrs exp

Sitter!!

I have about 7 years of experience caring for children from the ages of newborn to teens. I worked at the YMCA for 2 years in the Child care room as well as teaching swim lessons. I tend to work really well with all of our special needs children in swim lessons.
Kimberly can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Evelyn T.


Windermere, FL

$23-35/hr5 yrs exp

My Bio

I'd describe my personality as hard working, loyal, patient, responsible, and dependable. I am a mother to a 5-year-old with Super Powers/Autism so not only do I have day to day experience with my own son but I've also worked with kids and adults with Autism, ADHD, Down Syndrome, and Mental Illness. I'm looking for a job that...
48 years old Six years of experience. I am a certified medical assistant and HHA. I have six years of experience with seniors and adults as a care giver and also companion care. Two years of working with children. I like my job because I first took care of my grandparents and now I would like to continue contributing my help to...
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Brittani H.


Orlando, FL

$13-18/hr2 yrs exp

I have worked for a school for autistic children for 2 years and I am now in the process of receiving my registered behavior technician certification.
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Shanee T.


Apopka, FL

$10-20/hr8 yrs exp

I worked for a middle school for seven years in the special needs room. I am very familiar with feeding tubes, bathing, dressing, positioning, lifting, exercise, etc. I am also a home health aide. I am certified in CPR and First Aid and have also worked with Alzheimer's, bipolar and COPD. I love working with the elderly and...
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Nastassja D.


Orlando, FL

$10-45/hr7 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello, I am 29 years old. I have been babysitting since I was 17 and continue to do so today. I have nannied two children from two separate families, and have experience handling multiple children at once. I've done volunteer work caring for toddlers when I was about 19 years of age for about a year. I have experience working...
Nastassja can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Ceci D.


Windermere, FL

$10-15/hr4 yrs exp

About Me

love working with children and have 4+ years of babysitting ages 6/mo to 12/yrs. I have been working at Windy Ridge K-8 School (Orlando) for 3 years and have experience with many different ages and special needs children. I also have experience working with many different animals. Let me know if you have any questions for me.
Ceci can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning
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Anjalie H.


Winter Garden, FL

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Full-Time Caregiver

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi my name is Anjalie. I am a mother of 4 grown children and a proud grandma of an 11, 4 and 1-year-old. I had a license in-home child care business in California for 5 years then I moved to Florida in 1997 and worked for Hillsborough County School as a teacher's assistant for special needs children. I also worked for Head Start...
Anjalie can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Mary B.


Winter Garden, FL

$25/hr20 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: Carpooling, light cleaning, travel, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Early Education

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Greg K.


Ocoee, FL

$18-50/hr15 yrs exp

Professional Responsible, And Dependable HHA/CNA

Hi my name is Greg, I'm a HHA/CNA and I've been taking care of people for 10+ years. In those years I've worked with people with special needs, in an assisted living facility and now I'm working in hospice care. I am a patient and caring person and take my time working with my patients. Some of the skills I have learned and done...
Greg can also help with: Hospice services, mobility assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CPR

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Merline B.


Orlando, FL

$26-28/hr10 yrs exp

I have extensive experience working with children who have special needs, particularly those on the autism spectrum. In my role as an early childhood educator and nanny, I have developed a deep understanding of the unique challenges and rewards that come with supporting children with special needs. I am CPR, and AED certified,...
Merline can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Francesca D.


Apopka, FL

$25-37/hr10 yrs exp

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: Light cleaning, errands, dementia, companionship, meal prep, hospice services & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

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Allyson S.


Clermont, FL

$10-20/hr5 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi everyone I'm Ally and I moved to Florida from Massachusetts!! I work as a special education high school teacher. I was a registered behavior technician. I absolutely love my job! Back in Massachusetts I was the head of a program that taught special needs kids how to play sports and that was the greatest thing I've ever done!!...
Allyson can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Hi everyone I am a new Speech-Language Pathologist with over 15 years working with kids either by babysitting or in the school system. I am First Aid certified and also have a degree in occupational therapy assistant. I am located in the Winter Garden area.
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Kali B.


Ocoee, FL

$17-20/hr

Respite Caregiver

Hello! My name is River. I'm 24 years old and I am a student at Ball State University working towards my bachelor's. I am looking for part time work to supplement my income. I have experience working with adults with special needs and developmental delays. I'm CPR/First aid certified. I believe I would be a good fit for anyone...
Kali can also help with: Respite care, meal prep, light cleaning, errands
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Fay N.


Apopka, FL

$22/hr10 yrs exp

All Home Care, Special Needs, Alzheimer's Dementia And Developmental Disabilities Care. Appointments

Over the past 14 years, I have worked in an ALF environment, taking care of up to five residents at a time. During this time, I have undergone substantial training and gained experience in various areas, including Ventilator, Hoyer Lift, end-of-life care, providing on-the-job training for new and existing employees, and ordering...
Fay can also help with: Errands, live-in home care, dementia, companionship, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CNA

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Liyeska D.


Ocoee, FL

$16-21/hr10 yrs exp

My name is Liyeska, I am 51 years old, I am a graduate of special education with a specialization in early childhood education, I have 26 years of experience in the field of education, I am retired in Venezuela. I arrived in this country 2 years ago and I would like to resume my activities. I began my career as an elementary...

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