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Haley R.


Summerfield, FL

$20-27/hr3 yrs exp

Applied Behavioral Analysis Technician

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I have experience working with children with disabilities and behavioral disorders. My experience work in autism spectrum disorder, ADD, ADHD, OCD, Depression, Anxiety, etc. I work on social skills, coping strategies, life skills, feeding, etc.
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Jade N.


Summerfield, FL

$10-15/hr4 yrs exp

I started taking care of 3 special needs kids at 12 years old. I'm very experienced with Autism, ADHD, sensory processing, ETC... Shots, Insulin administration, Feeding, Changing, bathing, and much more. Anything I don't know I am very willing and ready to learn.
Patient, caring friend here to help you or your loved one enjoy daily life. Smoke free and clean background.
I have experience in nursing field was an nursing assistant for over 10 years then went to home health care in 2019 my son was in a car accident and received a severe brain injury since accident I've assisted with his daily care where I learned tude feeding and many other things to aide in his daily care he was non verbal for...
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Jade N.


Summerfield, FL

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Very Experienced Special Needs, Pets And Children Of All Ages

Hi, My name is Jade, I'm 26 years old, I started babysitting when I was 11 years old watching 3 special needs children with my grandma. I watched them every weekend for about 5 years, Since then I have watched children from many different families. I love all animals and I am able to care for them as well as any light housework...
Jade can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Haley R.


Summerfield, FL

$20-50/hr8 yrs exp

I have 8 years of experience baby sitting and doing other household chores. 7 years of house cleaning experience. I have worked for 3 years with special needs children ages from 1-18. I can help with Light Housekeeping, transportation, grocery shopping etc.
Haley can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Brandie T.


Ocala, FL

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Inspire Joy And Creativity!

5.0

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Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

I have experience with children of all ages (0- teen ages), as well as with children with special needs, such as Autism Spectrum Disorder. I LOVE animals (have dogs and a cat) so, I'm comfortable if you have pets that need care or are in the home. I am familiar with the principles of verbal behavior and have ample experience...
Brandie can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Brandie is amazing with my daughter and many others I've seen her with. My little girl is always so happy to see her! Besides my own parents there's no one else I would trust. She's calm and patient much more than myself."

Amber M.

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Heather V.


Belleview, FL

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter Available Full-Time!

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I put my heart into everything that I do. I'm wise, respectful, and very dependable. I always provide nothing but the best care possible. From the start of high school I was a teachers aide. I dedicated my time each morning before school mentoring children who had failed the FCAT. After high school, I moved on to doing special...
Heather can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Heather is a responsible young adult, with much compassion and empathy for others."

Mary M.

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Synthia D.


The Villages, FL

$18-28/hr10 yrs exp

Excellent Service/ Care Provider

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have worked for special needs clients, seniors and children. I have a warm balanced personality aiming to effectively fill the overall needs of the individuals and/or families I choose to provide care for. I proactively accomplish this by utilizing my creative nature, along with my broad experience and education to deliver top...
5.0
"Synthia is a warm hearted, exceptional, beautiful soul. She assisted me after an unexpected illness. She cared not only for me, but also for my family and household. I don't know what we would have done without her. She shopped, cooked, cleaned, organized, and...

Maureen W.

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Kim M.


Belleview, FL

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Caring And Compassionate care giver

I'm in the medical field for over 20 years as a nurse. I am caring and compassionate. I have cared for elderly and special needs child. I believe in treating individuals with kindness and concern in aspects of care. I have worked in senior center, private duty along with assisted living and memory care. I have a mother in law...
Kim can also help with: Respite care, errands, companionship
Skills:

Licensed Nurse

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Alexis K.


Ocala, FL

$15-20/hr2 yrs exp

Child Coach

I have worked with many families to help provide assistance for adults and children with developmental delays. I am very patient, understanding and persistent to help children achieve their goals.
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Alexis P.


Ocala, FL

$13-16/hr10 yrs exp

I have always had a passion for offering care and compassion to others. During the school year I work full time with special needs students of the most medically fragile population. I love my job and the joy it brings me interacting with each student everyday, I hope to graduate with my bachelors degree soon and become a special...
Alexis can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Heather V.


Belleview, FL

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Special Needs Provider Available Full-Time

I put my heart into everything that I do. I'm wise, respectful, and very dependable. I provide the best care possible. From past experience, I have taken care of children with special needs (O. D. D., Autism, Bi-Polar Disorder, Schizophrenia, Depression, Anxiety, and A. D. D./A. D. H. D.). I have also taken care of children in...
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Synthia D.


The Villages, FL

$16-20/hr10 yrs exp

Please Check My Special Needs Profile For More Detailed Information

I have enjoyed providing top level care for my senior clients. I am a certified Direct Support Professional, with CPR/First Aid, Specializing in Dementia and Behavioral health. Please visit my special care needs profile where I have listed detailed information of my skills, education and experience.
Synthia can also help with: Live-in home care, dementia, respite care, personal care
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

CPR

Home Health Aide

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Brandie T.


Ocala, FL

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Experience In Applied Behavioral Analysis

I have 10+ years experience working with children and adults with developmental delays. I previously worked in a private school setting, as well as provided in-home therapy and respite care. Through high school, I was part of an inclusion club that included after school activities and sports, which is where my love for this...
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Alexis K.


Ocala, FL

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

About Me!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello my name is Alexis and I am a babysitter in the Ocala, Fl (silver spring shores area). With over 8 years of babysitting and nannying experience. I have worked with children of all ages, including newborns, toddlers, and pre-teens. My qualifications include CPR and First Aid training, developmental courses in child and...
Alexis can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Deena K.


The Villages, FL

$20-40/hr10 yrs exp

Have Fun While Living Up To Your Potential

Hi! I moved to the South a few years ago from New Jersey to be closer to my family (I moved to the Villages a couple of months ago). I spent many years working for an agency that provides community residential support to seniors and individuals with intellectual disabilities. I started out as a direct care worker and was...
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Katherine K.


Lady Lake, FL

$16-21/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a mom of three, two of which are adults, and my youngest who is 12 is at home with me. I have been a homeschool mom for 8 years. I have nannied for two special needs boys, I prepared meals for the week for their family, helped with their school work, and played games, created crafts, and played outside with them. I am Girl...
Katherine can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

I am a retired nurse with 22 years of experience in all fields. I have a sister who is 12 years older than me and has Hydrocephalus with seizures, developmental delays, amd Autism, who I have helped my mother take care of my whole life. I have experience with lifts, suctioning, tube feeding, and a multitude of other tasks....
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Mulajia W.


Ocala, FL

$14-19/hr6 yrs exp

With six years of experience working with children, I bring a deep understanding of their needs, both emotional and developmental. I have worked extensively with at-risk youth, providing both care and advocacy, which has reinforced the importance of listening to children and ensuring they feel heard and supported. I'm...
Mulajia can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, travel, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Summerfield, FL

Brandie T.

5.0

Hi! I hired Brandie as a mother's helper for almost 5 months. She was a great help and blessing to our family. I was a mother transitioning with baby number five and Brandie was able help make it a smooth one. She was always on time and my kids and I loved having her. Thank you Brandie for all...

- Maria B.

Heather V.

5.0

Heather is a responsible young adult, with much compassion and empathy for others.

- Mary M.

Synthia D.

5.0

I have an adult special needs brother that lives with us. He's 45, but 7ish mentally and nonverbal. I can't say enough good about Synthia. I hired her to be a friend/mentor to my brother so he would have some autonomy in his life provide him with a fun, social outlet. She takes him on outings a...

- Tawnya W.

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