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Irene V.


Kissimmee, FL

$18-50/hr

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While I don't have personal experience, I'm eager to learn about and discuss how to provide care for individuals with autism or those requiring extra support. It's essential to approach each person with empathy, understanding, and a commitment to promoting their well-being. Education, patience, and open communication play...
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Tracy K.


Kissimmee, FL

$19-25/hr10 yrs exp

Safety First, Compassionate And Knowledgeable Professional Sitter/Nanny

I have over two decades of childcare experience, and many of my past and current kiddos have special needs! All children are indeed special, but some need more specialized care and attention than others. Each child and family deserves individualized, compassionate care so that every child's experience is fun, stimulating, and...
Hello my name is Ambar, as someone who was a member of the best buddies program throughout my highschool career I have learned how to accommodate from toddlers to teens with different diagnosis. In the best buddies program I learned that individuals with certain diagnosis need individual attention to get the most progress or...
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Damien I.


Kissimmee, FL

$16-35/hr1 yrs exp

Special Needs

I am a care person also for special needs. My first year teaching I learned how to care for certain special needs children. I myself am on the spectrum and I find it easier to handle situations with these children because I deal with it everyday
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Aida R.


Davenport, FL

$20/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

(5)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have 10 year of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping , Crafts Drop off and pick up. I have experienced with special needs kids I've worked with special needs kids for the past seven years. I have an excellent driving record I have a CDL class B. I drove school buses for 10 years and as a part-time I also hand to care...
Aida can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, travel, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Gets the job done in a timely manner."

Esther A.

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Leslie L.


Orlando, FL

$10-15/hr7 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

My name is Leslie and I love working with kids! I am 26 years old and a Speech therapist for children with special needs. I am currently in graduate school and am looking for extra weekend work! I am fluent in both English and Spanish, I love making crafts, playing board games, reading, puzzles, pretend play, and cooking. I have...
Leslie can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Leslie took great care of my 2-year old son. She came prepared to spend a couple of days with my son and kept him engaged the entire time. I would absolutely hire her again!"

Betina Y.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'm 60 years old, living in Orlando FL. I'm a CNA for over 10 yrs. Originally from Orange county CA at Huntington Beach. I'm over a yr in Orlando. I work at Assisted Living Brookdale AL, Palm Garden AL, and recently working at Somerby AL at Lake nona.
5.0
"Maria helped us at the very last minute with our two children during school break. She was extremely sweet and actively sought to help tidy our house. She's a self starter and a very pleasant person to be around."

Elizabeth P.

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Danielle T.


Davenport, FL

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Mama And Outdoors Lover!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have 15 years of hands on experience and am a mama myself! I can help with cleaning the house, meal preparation, laundry, errands and pets! I love to take kiddos to museums, the zoo, and lots of outdoor fun. Extremely detail oriented, safe, and attentive. Being a mama, I want the best for your babies just like I would my own!...
Danielle can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

5.0
"We couldn't say enough great things about her! We have a now 3 year old (he was 2 months when Danielle started) and a 5 year old along with two rowdy pups. When I first went back to work I was nerve wrecked, and she was our first nanny. But she would text so many...

Melanie M.

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Savannah D.


Davenport, FL

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Savannah- Kind & Patient Nanny

4.2

(5)

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Nanny for 5+ years, with over 10 years experience providing unparalleled child care with a focus on interactive learning. Teacher of ABCs, 123s, and all the in betweens. Kind, loving, caring, energetic, creative, & playful. Long term experience with twins, newborn-teens, special needs, groups of children, overnight, long &...
Savannah can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Savannah is very caring towards children, she treats each one just like her own. She's nurturing, dependable, and just an overly kindhearted person to be around. Savannah has experience with daycare, and being a nanny for families. Anyone who comes to know her,...

Clarissa W.

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Elise C.


Orlando, FL

$20-24/hr5 yrs exp

Hired by 17 families in your neighborhood

I have experience with kiddos ages 6 weeks and up! My experience includes: - 3 years at preschool for children with/without special needs (ASD, ADHD, Down syndrome, CP) ages 6 weeks-5 years. - Babysitting twin infants with toddler sister. - Babysitting 1 & 2-year-old brothers. - Nanny for 13-month-old. - Picking up &...
Elise can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"We were in Orlando for a work convention and Elise went above and beyond watching our autistic daughter at our hotel. We highly recommend. "

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Courtney S.


Davenport, FL

$25-36/hr10 yrs exp

Interactive Baby Sitter!

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hey everyone! I have been baby sitting children of friends and family members since I was about 10 years old. I am experienced baby sitting children from new born stages up to teenagers. I love to get the kids outside and playing, or if weather does not allow, inside playing with toys and arts and crafts... anything productive....
Courtney can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"I had a wonderful experience with Courtney! She is caring, sweet and a friendly person. I would highly recommend her to others. "

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Jessica R.


Kissimmee, FL

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Certified Nurse's Assistant, CPR Certified

My duties and responsibilities are the following: -Assist patients with personal care (hygiene, sitting, standing and transferring). -Data collection for accurate charting and effective communication with medical staff, patients and family members. -Observation of vital signs; serve as liaison between patients and medical...
5.0
"Jessica is a very hard working, dependable lady!!"

Lisa V.

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Julia M.


Kissimmee, FL

$25/hr12 yrs exp

Organized & Fun Babysitter!

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

As a nurturing and experienced childcare provider, I'm passionate about fostering the development of children's minds and bodies. With over a decade of experience, I've acquired the skills and knowledge necessary to provide a safe, fun, and stimulating environment for children. My friendly and approachable personality helps me...
Julia can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Julia was great with our kids during our Florida vacation! She showed up on time, the kids loved her, and we would definitely reach out to her again when coming back to visit. She's also familiar with the events, parks, activities, etc. in the area and has some...

Jen R.

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Joy R.


Davenport, FL

$18-25/hr8 yrs exp

Part-Time Sitter And Caregiver

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

Hi there! I would love to help you take care of your children! I have experience in after school care, homework help and errands. I also have experience with taking care of babies and toddlers. I recently have been employed on a part-time basis for pick up after school until parents come home. I have almost 10 yrs experience. My...
Joy can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Excellent caregiver for our four month old, looking forward to working with her again!!"

Andria H.

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Judy L.


Orlando, FL

$12-50/hr10 yrs exp

The Magical Nanny

Hired by 20 families in your neighborhood

I provide a unique and personalized service for vacationing families in the Orlando, FL area with Resort in-room childcare. The adults can go have dinner, theme park time, attend a wedding, work conference and more. While the kids can have fun playing. I will arrive with a bag of age appropriate games, toys, coloring books...
Judy can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Judy was great! Would hire her again to care for my children. They enjoyed spending time with her."

Amber R.

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Meredith S.


Orlando, FL

$20-25/hr3 yrs exp

Part-time Care Giver Available (loving And Enthusiastic)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Experience starting at a young at: -Started with babysitting a family for many years that had a super smart little boy that had been diagnosed with Autism. -Interest continued as I volunteered every Saturday at Miracle Field. A baseball field that was solely made to help kids with special needs learn how to play baseball and...
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Charlsi M.


Orlando, FL

$11-15/hr2 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi, I am a 22-year-old online college student looking for occasional babysitting in the area and I would love to help your family! I am currently a cast member at Walt Disney World as Children's Activities Host and I also have 4 years of full time nanny experience from infants to 3 years old. I have babysitting experience as...
5.0
"Charlsi is very reliable, and always went above and beyond to be flexible around our family's needs. She is very caring and patient, and brings positivity to her work every day. It was a pleasure having her in our home and she will be invited back many times."

Laura L.

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Maggie Y.


Orlando, FL

$21/hr7 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

As a nurturing and dedicated childcare provider with seven years of experience, I'm passionate about fostering children's growth and development. My journey began with fulfilling babysitting roles, where I discovered my knack for supporting families and providing reliable care. Patient, calm, and creative, I strive to create a...
Maggie can also help with: Swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

CNA

First Aid

5.0
"We hired Maggie to nanny for our then 5 month old daughter who absolutely adored Maggie. Maggie not only made sure our daughter got outside time, she took the time to read with her and teach her so much. Our daughter greatly benefited from being with Maggie and we...

Ashley C.

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Elizabeth P.


Orlando, FL

$30/hr1 yrs exp

Care Of Elderly People

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hi, I am Elizabeth, 44, I have with experience with elderly people because my dad has Parkinson, arthritis, visual problems and others, my mom has Alzheimer. So, I have the experience for help people like my parents. I have a lot of patience and love to give. I am a very easy going person and I would like to help you.
5.0
"Elizabeth not only does she care, she is compassionate and she even follows up to see if you are doing okay. I would hire and recommend Elizabeth anytime. Elizabeth thank you so much ."

Chantal G.

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Elizabeth P.


Orlando, FL

$25-30/hr5 yrs exp

BABYSITTER, CAREGIVER Driver

Hired by 22 families in your neighborhood

Hi!! I am Elizabeth. I am working like caregiver, babysitter or special needs. I have my own transportation and I drive also for kids to and from school, activities, for adults too, to medical transportation, appointments, errands, etc
Elizabeth can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"We hired Elizabeth twice while on Vacation in Orlando. We have a special needs daughter and for 2 of our park days, we left her with Elizabeth so our other kids could have a more full experience. She was great! She had not yet done G-Tube feeding but did...

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Saint Cloud, FL

Aida R.

5.0

My son and our family loves Aida! She doesn't just "watch" our 1 year old which I love. She teaches him, she meal preps and she literally gets on the floor and roll around with him. When Aida started working with him he didn't know many words. He can now recognize and say his colors, Alphabet,...

- Claudina T.

Leslie L.

5.0

Leslie took great care of my 2-year old son. She came prepared to spend a couple of days with my son and kept him engaged the entire time. I would absolutely hire her again!

- Betina Y.

Maria Lourdes S.

5.0

Maria helped us at the very last minute with our two children during school break. She was extremely sweet and actively sought to help tidy our house. She's a self starter and a very pleasant person to be around.

- Elizabeth P.

Danielle T.

5.0

We couldn't say enough great things about her! We have a now 3 year old (he was 2 months when Danielle started) and a 5 year old along with two rowdy pups. When I first went back to work I was nerve wrecked, and she was our first nanny. But she would text so many photo's throughout the day without...

- Melanie M.

Savannah D.

5.0

Savannah was the best nanny we could have ever asked for. She was very punctual, flexible when needed and her genuine care for our 2 year old was apparent. She always kept us updated throughout the day and had endless amounts of energy and creativity to keep our son entertained! Any family will be...

- Lindsay S.

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