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Special needs caregivers in Osteen, FL

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Leilani D.


New Smyrna Beach, FL

$18-22/hr5 yrs exp

Experienced And Ready For A Play Date :)

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Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Going from living at home with my parents and being the primary caretaker for younger siblings, to life guarding the kiddie pools at Kalahari, becoming a tutor/babysitter handling 3-4 elementary aged kids at a time, to being an after school nanny, volunteering weekly time to be a youth leader at church and building a life-long...
Leilani can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Kaitlyn H.


New Smyrna Beach, FL

$14-30/hr12 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny

As a childcare provider with over a decade of experience, I am passionate about nurturing and supporting children's growth. My journey in caregiving began with fulfilling babysitting experiences, which ignited my desire to make a positive impact on young lives. I'm patient, creative, and approachable, and I believe in open and...
Kaitlyn can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Stefani M.


Edgewater, FL

$15-20/hr5 yrs exp

I'd describe my personality as outgoing, caring, and responsible. I have worked ina few ALFs, also do private in home care. I am working on my RN classes and have a level 2 background in healthcare. I like caring for people because I love taking care of them. Caring for people warms my heart and fulfills me inside. I always...
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Heather R.


Edgewater, FL

$15-17/hr10 yrs exp

Heather

I have worked with children for over 15 years. I have been employed by Volusia County schools, I am a mother myself and have worked in the school systems, privately sat for parents and been an advocate for children. I have expertise in caring for children of all ages and abilities. I have a background as a paraprofessional for...
Heather can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
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Stephanie O.


Edgewater, FL

$16-24/hr10 yrs exp

Solution Steph Is Here

Every family is different with every day throwing us a new set of challenges where outside the box thinking is required. I had the surreal opportunity to raise and be the Guardian of a special needs brother with mild autism since I was 13 years old. So I know that I can bring confidence, and add an immediate impact to any...
Stephanie can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Anglyn S.


Geneva, FL

$13-17/hr2 yrs exp

Care Giver

I have 20 plus years experience as a caregiver from infants to seniors. I have also worked with special needs children and teens. Total care from meal preparation, light cleaning, caring for them fully. I have a passion for helping people and caring for them. It is definitely where my heart is. God has blessed my life and I hope...
Anglyn can also help with: Respite care, transportation, errands, light cleaning, meal prep, hospice services & more
I'm a caring and experienced childcare provider with a passion for helping children learn and grow. My decade of experience has taught me that each child is unique, and I strive to tailor my approach to each child's individual needs. Whether it's engaging in fun and educational activities, providing a safe and nurturing...
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Andrea Marie K.


Edgewater, FL

$20-37/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver

Hi! My name is Andrea, some in the community call me "Ann". I have been working as a caregiver/home heath aide with special needs/elderly for the past 15 years. The ages have varied from 2-95 years old. Some of my job responsibilities include, companionship, Medication Administration, light house cleaning, running errands,...
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Shelby C.


Deltona, FL

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Respectful, Responsible, Reliable.

I have 10 years of experience with childcare. I have experience with special needs and limited mobility care. I make it my duty to care for your little as YOU need and want. I love to safely do fun science experiments as well as crafts. I'm caple of cooking and doing light chores if necessary. I'm experienced with all ages and...
Shelby can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Stephanie O.


Edgewater, FL

$16-21/hr8 yrs exp

Special Needs Is My Specialty

I grew up in the restaurant and financial services industry, while raising my autustic brother since age 13. It taught me perservance, patience, perspective and "outside the box thinking". I am loving and kind with an incredible work ethic and a passion in helping others.
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Anglyn S.


Geneva, FL

$16-18/hr10 yrs exp

Southern Fun Caregiver

I have 20 years of experience with infant to school age children, special needs & elderly. I love helping and caring for others! I can help with Travel, activities & Swimming Supervision. I currently have 4 foster children. Looking to use the time they are at school to help others!
Anglyn can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Crystal D.


Edgewater, FL

$17-20/hr4 yrs exp

Hi! I have been caregiving for seniors and babies/children for about 4 years. Prior to that I was a stay at home mom with my son and he's now in the 6th grade. I also have a daughter attending college. I do have some experience with children who are nonverbal, have speech delay and also some sensory disorder experience. If I can...

Heather P.


New Smyrna Beach, FL

$28-35/hr10 yrs exp

PART TIME/ FULL TIME At Your Service!

5.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have over 25+ years of experience taking care of children, with a substantial focus on children with special needs, as well as newborns, infants, and twins. Are you searching for a patient, kind, responsive caregiver who is willing to establish and/or maintain routines, provide insight, guidance & consultation to both new and...
Heather can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Heather was great filling in for a few weeks between nannies for our nine-month old daughter. From the moment we met her, we liked her! She was prepared, communicative, easy going, and most importantly, you could tell that she loved our daughter! She was great with...

Ben F.

Liisa M.


New Smyrna Beach, FL

$16-30/hr1 yrs exp

Cheerful, Energetic Caregiver

I am a retired nurse who recently moved here from PA with my husband. I have 40 years in home health experience, the majority as a respiratory/ventilator nurse. I am comfortable with all aspects of client care and look forward to providing families with reliable worry free service.
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Christina F.


Orange City, FL

$15-40/hr10 yrs exp

Senior Wanting To Help Seniors

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Navy veteran whom has spent career in helping others, Started in a Institution for Special Needs, Worked in Detention Center for children, Group homes and assisted living settings for Special Needs, Became a Coordinator For Special Needs, Worked in a County Seniors Facility on Dementia floor. Came to Fla. working in a Seniors...
Christina can also help with: Hospice services, light cleaning, companionship, meal prep, errands, dementia & more
5.0
"Christina is a true blessing our family. She went way above and beyond while caring for my Dad. She was always prompt, polite, and very friendly with a sweet spirit, both to Dad and all the family. She would interact with Dad at what ever level Dad's dementia...

Robert T.

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Lexi R.


Orlando, FL

$15/hr4 yrs exp

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

Hi, I currently attend the University of Central Florida in hopes of becoming a Pediatric Occupational Therapist. I have always loved playing with, teaching, and caring for kids. I have 4 years of experience caring for children, from infants to children up to 10. I have worked with both boys and girls, as well as those with...
Lexi can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Alexandra was great with my children. She is very professional, reliable, caring and safe. My children adapted to her very well, she was punctual and took the initiative to help out as soon as she walked through the door. She won me over during our initial contact,...

Aline N.

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Heather C.


Titusville, FL

$15-50/hr9 yrs exp

Experienced Direct Support Professional

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

9 years of paid professional experience and a lifetime of personal experience caring for varying levels of neurodiverse people. Comfortable with newborns all the way up to end-of-life care. Compassionate, considerate, empathetic, with a strong code of ethics. Hard-working and dedicated employee. Gap in employment reflects...
5.0
"We love Heather and were heartbroken when she moved out of state."

Laura W.

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Kandi Y.


Deltona, FL

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Personal Care Assistant / Loving, Mature And Experienced. PART TIME

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

LPN for 24 years and mother of 6: NSG home and private duty experience . Looking for baby sitting, pet sitting, assisting people with ADLS and shopping and preparing meals with light housekeeping.
5.0
"Kandi is terrific! Besides being dependable and punctual, she is so caring. Kandi was willing to learn new things and always went above and beyond what was asked of her. My son loved spending time with her and we always felt confident that he was well taken care...

Elizabeth K.

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Gail W.


Sanford, FL

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Hello! I'm Here To Help. Please Tell Me How Can I Assist You?

Hired by 23 families in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Gail! I am a mature adult who has raised four children into respectable adults. I've cared for other people's children and aging parents throughout the years. I've cared for infants, twins, a child with a brain tumor. Also, adults with Alzheimer, strokes and other special needs adults & children. I've worked at...
Gail can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Gail has been such a wonderful and reliable babysitter for my three young kids! My kids look forward to her visits and my youngest immediately climbs into her lap (he’s usually super shy). She’s supportive and respectful of our parenting style and our schedules....

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Ashley G.


Port Orange, FL

$15-20/hr2 yrs exp

Special Needs

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have worked with an Autistic child for about 1 1/2 years as an ABA Therapist before I moved to Florida from Ohio, along with baby-sitting a newborn with Down syndrome. I fell in love working with them and watching him grow and learn. I have a passion for the special needs children because they are special people and a joy to...
5.0
"Ashley is very responsible, skilled, and friendly. She is on time, goes the extra mile, and truly cares about our child. We could not be more satisfied! She has handled some difficult behavioral upsets and managed very well."

Peter M.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Osteen, FL

Heather P.

5.0

Heather is amazing! She was a full-time nanny for our son for almost a year. She started with our family when he was 3 months of age. We also have an older son, 3 years, who Heather occasionally watched as well. I can't say enough great things about Heather. She treats your children like her own and...

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Christina F.

5.0

Christina is a true blessing our family. She went way above and beyond while caring for my Dad. She was always prompt, polite, and very friendly with a sweet spirit, both to Dad and all the family. She would interact with Dad at what ever level Dad's dementia allowed. She did little things...

- Robert T.

Lexi R.

5.0

Alexandra was great with my children. She is very professional, reliable, caring and safe. My children adapted to her very well, she was punctual and took the initiative to help out as soon as she walked through the door. She won me over during our initial contact, but the in person interview sealed...

- Aline N.

Heather C.

5.0

We love Heather and were heartbroken when she moved out of state.

- Laura W.

Kandi Y.

5.0

Kandi is the best sitter we have ever hired. She's reliable, flexible and honest, which, sadly, are rare qualities these days. My son loves her so much. She's a treasure!

- Tara K.

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