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Kim A.


Punta Gorda, FL

$15-16/hr10 yrs exp

Mature & Experienced Aide Available Part Time

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20+ years of experience with cognitive&physical disabilities. Senior care, dual diagnosed disabilities. Spinal cord injuries. Experience with dog sitting & walking.
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Ondria M.


Punta Gorda, FL

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Full-Time Caregiver Available

I have experience providing care from newborns to teenagers. I have cared for children since I was a teenager. I treat each child as if they were my own, this way they get the best of care. In the past, I used to work as an assistant nursery school teacher and growing up was always a camp counselor. I have worked for many...
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Noelle A.


Punta Gorda, FL

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time Nanny/house Manager/assistant Available

I have over 6 years experience as a nanny caring for children from 6 weeks to H. S. including 2 sets of twins. I have 4 years experience as a house manager. For 2. 5 years, I was a house manager/nanny for a family with a child in grade school, high school and college. I did everything for this family including overseeing large...
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Alicia L.


Punta Gorda, FL

$15-30/hr1 yrs exp

Nurturing Child Carer

Hello, I have approximately one year's experience total caring for children, both typical and with special needs. In addition to the paid experiences of babysitting and working in a group home for developmentally disabled people, some of whom were children, I have experience caring for kids in my own family- nieces and nephews...
Alicia can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

CNA

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Evie S.


Punta Gorda, FL

$15-50/hr2 yrs exp

With a masters degree in art therapy I understand the importance of creativity and play in a child's learning and development. I'm always looking for new ways to make learning fun, and can incorporate creative skills in many ways whether through art making, outdoor games, educational activities, or technology. As a caregiver,...
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Erin G.


Punta Gorda, FL

$17-50/hr20 yrs exp

My husband and I moved to the area from Iowa. We are new empty nesters. Once they were all in school, I worked as a para educator for special needs children for 12 years. I also did respite on the side for a child with Down Syndrome. I have always loved working with children. I have an associate degree in early childhood...
Erin can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning
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Angelis M.


Punta Gorda, FL

$13-17/hr10 yrs exp

I am a very compassionate honest and dedicated provider with 10 + years of experience working with children of special needs , specifically autism
Angelis can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

CNA

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Sofie H.


Punta Gorda, FL

$15-25/hr3 yrs exp

Get To Know Me!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Sofie and I have been in the childcare setting for over 4 years, despite having just graduated high school I have been actively assisting in classrooms at the baker center, which caters to children 0-5 years old, as well as teaching dance to 3-14 for the past three years. I have done autism training and also have...
Sofie can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Morgan F.


Punta Gorda, FL

$13-15/hr6 yrs exp

Summer Babysitter/Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have experience working as a preschool teacher, special needs classroom aid, nannying, and currently have a Masters in School Psychology. I love working with children of all kids no matter the age or ability level! I will accommodate to your family's needs and practices.
Morgan can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Alicia L.


Punta Gorda, FL

$20-50/hr10 yrs exp

Friendly Professional CNA

I've worked in group homes, nursing homes (long-term and rehabilitation), skilled care, memory care, and home care settings. I lived with and cared for my grandmother in her final months. I've cared for children (some with special needs). I love caring for people who can't care for themselves; it's my way of outwardly expressing...
Alicia can also help with: Dementia, live-in home care, hospice services
Skills:

CNA

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Elise S.


Port Charlotte, FL

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver/Housekeeping/pets Sitting

5.0

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Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi and thanks for reading my profile. What qualities make an exceptional caregiver? Compassion, skills, reliability, professionalism, creativity, passion. It's this level of personal ethics that makes me stand out. I set the bar high with 28 years of service to humanity. Prior to moving to Florida, I worked in New Jersey for a...
Elise can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Elise has been a constant in our lives since we moved to the area three years ago. She has been someone I can depend on, especially when it comes to taking care of my ten year old daughter. Elise has done housekeeping, deep cleaning, grocery shopping, pet...

Krista S.

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Beatrice K.


Port Charlotte, FL

$16-18/hr10 yrs exp

Loving Care Giver

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have taking care of my grandma until the day that she passed.. my sister, had downs and I was her primary caregiver most of her adult life other than my parents .. I have worked in many different facilities that specialize in the care of the elderly and special needs adults. Including Autism, Downs and CP. I also recently...
Beatrice can also help with: Errands, respite care, hospice services, meal prep, dementia, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Wound Care

CPR

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Beatrice goes above and beyond. I hired Beatrice to help with an elderly man in need and have since been able to depend on Beatrice for a number of miscellaneous tasks in addition to that. She is always ready and willing to help. Is punctual and proactive. Quality...

Carolyn S.

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Beatrice K.


Port Charlotte, FL

$20-45/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Caregiver

I took care and taught my sister Marianne, who had Down syndrome. I have a Masters degree in Abnormal Psychology and have worked in facilities for young adults with developmental disabilities my entire life. I would love to help care for your loved one as well. I can provide all daily needs such as healthy meal prep ( I'm a...
5.0
"Bea is the most caring and thoughtful person you will ever meet! She will put the needs of you and your family way before her own. We are so blessed to have her in our lives!"

Courtney M.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hey all! I am 23 and registered nurse at SMH. I have a lot of experience working with children, I've helped out at elementary schools since I was a child myself and have experience with special need kiddos. I love kids and enjoy doing this as well as nursing!
Malea can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Early Education

Hi, I have previous experience with senior and special care needs. I also have experience with mentally/emotionally disturbed children. I am a wonderful cook, don't mind light housekeeping and am okay with errand running as well.
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Elise S.


Port Charlotte, FL

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs

I have worked with adults with developmental disabilities in the past. Most recently I worked with a 40-year-old woman who was challenged with impairments leaving her mentally only two years of age. She understood perfectly. We spent time outside walking and having fun riding in her golf cart. I also have worked with other...
Hello, my name is Pam. I have worked in home health for the last 30 years. I have hospice, rehab, stroke, elderly, dementia/alzheimer and mentally challenged experience. I love what I do and I will love your family member like my own.
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Michele G.


Port Charlotte, FL

$13-18/hr

A Little Bit About Me

I work full-time as a Registered Behavioral Technician with special needs children. I am 20 years old and graduated from the University of South Florida in December of 2018 with a bachelors in Psychology. I'm looking to help babysit on weekends or nights :)
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Michele G.


Port Charlotte, FL

$21/hr3 yrs exp

Part Time Or Full Time Availability

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I work full-time as a Registered Behavioral Technician with special needs children. I am 23 years old and am temporarily out of work since our building was damaged from the hurricane. I love working, playing, and getting creative with little kiddos. I've worked with babies to 15-year-olds. I have 2 nieces and 3 nephews so many...
Michele can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

I am very kind and passionate, I love this and I am CNA for long time working at Brookdale for 3 years in Restorative position

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Punta Gorda, FL

Elise S.

5.0

Elise has been a constant in our lives since we moved to the area three years ago. She has been someone I can depend on, especially when it comes to taking care of my ten year old daughter. Elise has done housekeeping, deep cleaning, grocery shopping, pet sitting, and more than anything,...

- Krista S.

Beatrice K.

5.0

Beatrice goes above and beyond. I hired Beatrice to help with an elderly man in need and have since been able to depend on Beatrice for a number of miscellaneous tasks in addition to that. She is always ready and willing to help. Is punctual and proactive. Quality work. Caring and helpful. She is...

- Carolyn S.

Beatrice K.

5.0

Bea is the most caring and thoughtful person you will ever meet! She will put the needs of you and your family way before her own. We are so blessed to have her in our lives!

- Courtney M.

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