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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

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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: Meal prep, light cleaning, errands, live-in home care, dementia, companionship & more
Skills:

CNA

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Holly D.


Apopka, FL

$12-15/hr2 yrs exp

*Currently unavailable to accept new positions* Hello! I am a positive, reliable, and caring person with 10+ years of experience working with children, including 5+years of volunteer work with children with special needs. This volunteer work is actually what led me to major in Special Education. I love working with children of...
Holly can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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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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Danielle A.


Winter Garden, FL

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time Infant/Toddler Nanny

I am a hands-on, caring, childcare provider with over 10 years of experience. The age groups I have worked with range from infant to high school, some with special needs. My main focus now is mostly infant and toddler age groups. I have been a nanny for a wonderful family the last two years, however they are moving! I am...
Danielle can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Leah B.


Clermont, FL

$12-50/hr15 yrs exp

Fun Loving Young Adult Looking To Make Memories With Your Family!

Hello, My name is Ms. Leah! I am new to Florida and currently looking for some fun and awesome families to work with on the weekends and hopefully through the summer! I have been working with children my entire life through nannying, babysitting, volunteering in my church nursery and working at a daycare and now living my dream...
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Sarah G.


Clermont, FL

$18/hr10 yrs exp

Flexible, Part-time, Experienced Caregiver

As a mother, a member of a special needs family, and having a history of home healthcare, I feel I've seen everything! I love to empower and support families and am looking for a part-time schedule, flexibility, and am willing to open my home to care if that is ever preferable to you. - I'd describe my personality as warm,...
Sarah can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

CNA

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Maria A.


Clermont, FL

$14-19/hr10 yrs exp

I Love My Care Giver Job.

I work for the care of people with special needs, healthy or sick., I have experience in Parkinson's dementia (Alzheimerousness, schizophrenia anxiety, depression, after surgery etc.) I love being able to help, I am also a stylist., I can also do music therapy because I play guitar and sing, if you decide that I help you I will...
Maria can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, errands, dementia
Skills:

Home Health Aide

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Alyssa L.


Clermont, FL

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am 25 years old, I am a certified preschool teacher. Currently taking a break from working in the education industry. I am CPR and active shooter certified. I am currently 6 months pregnant, looking for something part time untill after baby is born. I love the outdoors and being active. Arts and crafts are another loving hobby...
Alyssa can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Sarah W.


Orlando, FL

$17-30/hr10 yrs exp

Providing care is my way of contributing to society. I have over 15 years of experience caring for the elderly and those with special needs. I love working with seniors, as it gives me an opportunity to help and provide exceptional services to meet their needs.
Sarah can also help with: Live-in home care, dementia
Skills:

CPR

Home Health Aide

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Cherelle C.


Orlando, FL

$18/hr3 yrs exp

Giving Kids A Best Friend

Kindergarten TA, worked vbs, works with special needs kids. loves pets! Love to make children smile. Worked with various age groups. Outgoing
Cherelle can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

I am very understanding and patient. Any needs, I am here to support and help. I love staying on a schedule but schedule change is also due able
I am an educator and have taught for 6 years. My class was an inclusion class so I had students with a variety of special needs. ADD/ADHD, ASD, etc. I was also the director of a program called Buddy Break. It was a respite care program for families to bring their children to once a month to receive a break! Within that program...
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Becky B.


Clermont, FL

$15-25/hr

One-to-One Aid

I spent over a year working at an Elementary school for children with Autism. I was trained and certified at this school to handle day to day task with children with Autism. Some duties include potty training, snack time, studying, play time and more! Both of my parents work in special education and it is a field I consider...
I am a Mental professional and enjoy helping others with disabilities both physical and behavioral to lead happier and healthier lives.
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Taylor H.


Winter Garden, FL

$18-30/hr2 yrs exp

Licensed NICU RN, Expertise On Caring For Infants With Special Needs

I graduated with my BSN from UCF in 2022, and went on to obtain my dream job of becoming a NICU Nurse! As of this year, I decided to take a pause on my career in order to travel with my husband for his new job, with hopes of becoming a Chick-fil-a owner/operator in the future. Currently we are traveling the United States &...
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Lorianne B.


Windermere, FL

$18/hr6 yrs exp

Part-time Or Full-time Child Care Giver Available

I have previously worked with children, special needs included, in both a daycare and summer camp setting. As well as worked as a church nursery provider and assistant children's ministry director. I have also been a sitter for the children of friends, family and church members. I enjoy writing, spending time with loved ones,...
Lorianne can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Becky B.


Clermont, FL

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Active, Young Professional With 10+ Years Experience Working With Kids

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Becky and I am 24 years old and have over 10+ years working with children of all ages. I have been employed by school district's, YMCA's, day care centers, and private babysitting. I am very active, friendly and passionate person. I love the outdoors such as biking, swimming and working out. I have a CPI...
Becky can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Laura W.


Winter Garden, FL

$24/hr10 yrs exp

Loving Nanny

Hi I'm Lauryn, Laura is my legal name but I go by Lauryn. I have been passionate about working with children from as little as 4weeks old to aged 10 for the last 20 years. I provide excellent childcare in safe nurturing environment so that children can play, explore and learn to their fullest potential. I also have experience...
Laura can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

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Maria R.


Winter Garden, FL

$15-20/hr5 yrs exp

Professional Sitter And Smiley Friend

Hi! I'm Maria, I have 5 years of experience. I can help with Travel and Carpooling. I have been sitting since I was 16 doing part time jobs when I was in high school. I always wanted to be a teacher when I was little because I love to be around kids! Since my first babysitter experience with my siblings and little cousins, to...
Maria can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Sara T.


Orlando, FL

$10-20/hr6 yrs exp

Experience With Atypical Children

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I absolutely adore special needs children. I have two sisters who were born with a rare defect called schizencephaly. They were twins, both blind and unable to be fed by mouth. They both have feeding tubes, one has seizures, and the other has diabetes. They received in-home physical therapy when we lived in a different state, so...

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