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For some working with children is a job. For me, it became my passion. There may be challenges to overcome in childcare but with the right attitude working with children is a gift. After spending five years in Emergency Medical Services, I couldn't help go back to doing what I was truly passionate about- working with childen....
I am a talented young professional who has experience providing personal care to adults and children with disabilities. I have served as an overnight camp counselor for Easterseals' Camp Challenge where we provided companionship, summer camp memories, and personal care to people ranging from age 5 to 65 with varying...
Bonnie T.
Eustis, FL
$10-15/hr • 5 yrs exp
At a young age God began showing me that I was meant to care for others. I began college in 1993 with the intent of becoming a Special Education teacher. Due to circumstances I was only able to complete 3 years of college. I have spent a great deal of my life caring for children, the sick and/or elderly. I began private duty...
Carina W.
Longwood, FL
$13-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Responsible And Empathetic Caregiver Who Loves To Have Fun!
I love kids and they love me. I am a mom to a precious 18-month-old daughter, a big sister (to 6 siblings!), and an Auntie and I adore children. I have a background in education, special education, and childhood development and have been employed as a paraeducator (teaching assistant and co-teacher) at the pre-k, middle, and...
Carina can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
Lisa F.
Mount Dora, FL
$15-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
am a Registered Nurse with NICU pediatric and mother baby experience. As motivated and organized individual I pay attention to detail and the ability to identify problems and resolve them quickly and efficiently while remaining dedicated to delivering compassionate care. I am a mother to two boys. I have recently made the...
My name is Alexa, My passion for working with children and my dedication to special education motivate me to always seek the best for each child in my care.
I am certified as a **RBT (Registered Behavior Technician)** and am currently a **special education** student in college. My academic background is complemented by training...
5.0
(1)
General Medicine graduate with a passion for caring for people of all ages, including children, the elderly, and individuals with special needs. Certified in early childhood care, I bring patience and a bilingual advantage to provide compassionate and comprehensive healthcare and companionship.
Aurinel can also help with: Hospice services, light cleaning, dementia, transportation, meal prep, errands & more
5.0
"Aurinel used to take care of my grandmother and she was amazing. She loved her, unfortunately my grandmother passed away. "
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Francesca D.
Apopka, FL
$25-37/hr • 10 yrs exp
3.7
(3)
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, dementia, companionship, meal prep, errands, hospice services & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Francesca was a very caring caregiver. She went above and beyond what was expected of her. I would highly reccomend her for a position as a caregiver."
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I've had a passion to care for children with disabilities since I was in high school, when I volunteered in the Best Buddies club. I also have a cousin who has autism and I enjoyed spending time with her growing up. I teach students with special needs in Orange County. I have experience working with students with autism,...
Rebekkah Nicole R.
Sanford, FL
$24-26/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hi! My name is Bekkah! I have 10+ years of experience working with neurotypical kiddos and kids with autism and other special needs diagnoses. I have a nack for helping all types of kids feel comfortable enough to have tons of fun! I promise to make any time with me, a good experience!
Rebekkah Nicole can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Bekkah is absolutely wonderful with our 3 year old and 1 year old boys. My son was just asking if she is coming over the other day, because he loves to play with her. She’s reliable and is great with my boys. She’s also great at updating me/us when she is sitting....
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a nanny for 15 years now. I have enjoyed caring for three families. I am interested in a new long-term commitment with a new family. I have been around children all of my life and even when I was not with a family, children were always with me. I enjoy taking them swimming, to the parks (even theme parks), library, etc. I...
Donna can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Donna worked for me with my 4 week old baby, Ella, (now 12 weeks) in my Winter Park. She was EXCELLENT. Took great care of her and also did housework and cooking! Donna is very patient and attentive and I was sad to lose her to a full-time job in October. She...
Johanna L.
Barbara G.
Orlando, FL
$13-18/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Several years of caring experience in nursing homes, through agencies or private cases CPR/First aid references available on request.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
If you need an experienced caregiver, I'm you're girl! I've undergone the Red Cross Babysitting program, and I love working with kids of all ages. I have experience with multiples, newborns, and special needs.
For the last 3 years, I worked for a family adventure cruise in Panama City Fl.
I grew up closely with cousins who...
Elizabeth can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Elizabeth is wonderful. She took great care of my little one. I can't recommend enough!"
Erica D.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Florita and I have experience working with autistic and special needs children from 2-year-olds to 15-year-olds. I have worked part-time with three families in Florida for over five years. I love helping people and kids and feel good about what I do which is help children grow and not just babysit them.
I have worked...
5.0
"Florita (for short) is an amazing caretaker. We hired Florita to stay overnight with our 2month old. As parents to a newborn, and a toddler, we were able to get some much needed rest several nights a week, knowing that our baby was in amazing hands. Florita took...
Krizia E.
5.0
(2)
I have 6 years of experience in babysitting and tutoring. I've cared for children from ages 2-12, tutored for kids age 6-12, and also have experience with children of special needs. In my experience I've found that child care is one of the most rewarding jobs and has such a special place in my heart!
Gabriela can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
5.0
"Gaby was such great help on date nights! She has such fun and active ways of keeping the kids entertained that they kept asking me to have a playdate with Gaby every time the weekends came around! Overall, wonderful help and such a sweet personality."
Kacey M.
5.0
(1)
Hello, my name is Jennifer. I was a care giver for about two years part-time for an elderly woman that had dementia and Parkinson's as well as a caregiver for a year for an elderly man with special needs. I also used to volunteer in several nursing homes. I enjoy working with the elderly and assisting them with their daily...
Jennifer can also help with: Dementia, errands, personal care, companionship, meal prep, light cleaning & more
5.0
"Jennifer is well educated, professional, patient, compassionate and a blessing. She didn't just try to provide basic care needs for my grandmother who had Parkinson's & dementia, Jennifer engaged her."
Dawn L.
Bethany F.
Lake Mary, FL
$20-34/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi!
I am a Mother of three children, 23, 20 and 15.
I have had the honor of having 28 years of experience with children, some on and off with our working in ministry throughout the older years. I have worked as a nanny , traveled with families and worked in the nursery at Church. I have also helped with vacation Bible schools,...
Bethany can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Bethany was communicative and very caring with my kids. She worked well with our family and was very flexible in meeting our needs."
Care member
Kandi Y.
Deltona, FL
$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Personal Care Assistant / Loving, Mature And Experienced. PART TIME
5.0
(4)
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 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.
5.0
(1)
I am a fast learner with a passion for health and child development. I love working with children. I feel it is imperative that they learn to function as independently as possible. I have experience as a Registered Behavioral Technician with 10+ years of child care experience, ranging from typical to neuro-typical children. I...
5.0
"Kendra has been an amazing caregiver for our special needs daughter. She worked with us full time for 8 months. She's dependable, trustworthy, calm , sweet, smart and goes above and beyond. My typical daughter adores her as well. Any family would be lucky to...
Melissa R.
5.0
(1)
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: Meal prep, companionship, light cleaning, errands, dementia, hospice services & 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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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Sorrento, FL
Aurinel A.
5.0
Aurinel used to take care of my grandmother and she was amazing. She loved her, unfortunately my grandmother passed away.
- Care member
Francesca D.
5.0
I have multiple sclerosis and am wheelchair bound. Francesca took excellent care of me for almost 5 years. She prepared all my meals. Helped me in and out of the shower/tub combo so I could shower. She is gentle, patient and caring.
- Care member
Rebekkah Nicole R.
5.0
Bekkah is absolutely wonderful with our 3 year old and 1 year old boys. My son was just asking if she is coming over the other day, because he loves to play with her. She’s reliable and is great with my boys. She’s also great at updating me/us when she is sitting. I know when she is around the kids...
- Care member
Donna A.
5.0
Donna has been such a blessing in our life! She is the most reliable and dependable sitter we have ever hired. She picks our girls up from school and safely drives them home, takes them to the park or after school activities. We come home to children who are fed, homework done, dishes done and most...
- Katherine M.
Elizabeth A.
5.0
Elizabeth is wonderful. She took great care of my little one. I can't recommend enough!
- Erica D.
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