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Melissa W.


Williston, FL

$30-42/hr10 yrs exp

Mature, Caring, Experienced LPN Looking To Work!

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I am an LPN with 15+ yrs experience and have worked in multiple fields of nursing. I have worked in skilled nursing/rehab facilities taking care of senior patients with many different illnesses. I have worked in elementary school clinics taking care of preschoolers through 5th grade students. Another avenue I have worked with...
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Makayla M.


Williston, FL

$14-19/hr3 yrs exp

Nanny/personal Assistant

Hello! My name is makayla. I am 20 years old and I am a new mother of a 2-month-old precious baby boy. I am experienced in taking care of children from newborn up to 10 years old. I am also experienced in taking care of my specials needs brother (autistic). If it seems fit I can bring my 2-month-old with me to be your child's...
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Lexi G.


Archer, FL

$10-25/hr10 yrs exp

I am an experienced and enthusiastic sitter who has been working with children for over 10 years. I have spent the last eight years running summer camps with children ages 8 all the way through high school. I am also a youth director for a local church and have tutored several special needs young people. I have been certified in...
Lexi can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Enya T.


Archer, FL

$10-15/hr

Full Time Caregiver Available

I greatly enjoy helping kids learn and grow in a safe and fun way. I have previously helped direct "social groups" in which I aided therapists in teaching special needs kids social and general life skills in a fun and engaging way. I am certified as a CNA and EMR, and k am vertified in CPR and First Aide/Basic Life a support. I...
Enya can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

CNA

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Enya T.


Archer, FL

$10-25/hr1 yrs exp

CNA Certified In First Aide/BLS And CPR, Experienced In Helping Special Needs Kids And The Elderly.

I am certified as a CNA, and am qualified in First Aide/Basic Life Support and CPR. I have worked in a nursing home and gained experience dealing with a variety of elderly patients. I acted as an assistant to an occupational therapist in holding "social groups" with special needs kids to teach them life skills in a fun setting....
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Twyla R.


Dunnellon, FL

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny With Open Availability

5.0

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Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I'm a mother of 3 grown children who also raised her step daughter. I have more than 30 yrs of experience with children, have cared for multiples, sick children, & children with special needs. I previously had my own licensed home daycare on a military base, am a former substitute teacher, & have many references I can...
Twyla can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Twla is a very caring, conscientious, thorough and organized worker."

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Harper S.


Gainesville, FL

$15/hr10 yrs exp

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I have been caring for kids for almost 10 years, my family is a foster family so I have had plenty of experience. I also have babysat for other families some who have kids with special needs or medical conditions that require extra care. I am CPR & First aid certified, fingerprinted and background screened due to working with...
Harper can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

CNA

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"She is kind, caring and reliable! She is a very sweet, amazing young lady, and loves working with children. "

Mary H.

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Cindy M.


Gainesville, FL

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

International Experience Nanny , Babysitter , And Domestic Helper

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

greetings to all Parents out there. I just move here in gainesville. my name is Cindy I'm originally from the Philippines. I have lots of experience taking care of infants, toddlers, and young kids with or without special needs. And also I can do some house chores too. I am a very independent nanny with caution, especially for...
Cindy can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

First Aid

5.0
"I highly recommend Cindy!!! Our family has been fortunate enough to have Cindy assist us as our full time nanny to our infant son. She takes pride in her job. She is a professional, she stays busy, and her knowledge of infant care is absolutely impressive. Cindy...

Lindsey C.

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Bailey D.


Gainesville, FL

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hey everyone! I'm currently a second year master's student at UF pursuing a degree in sustainable development. This is my third year in a row using care. com and am a big fan of the site, I've found lots of great families to work with. I've worked with infants to teens so I have a wide rage of experience with different aged...
Bailey can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Bailey was great! She was super responsive, always on time, and really cares for our kiddos...and we have an infant and a 13 year old with special needs. Highly dependable and trustworthy! "

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Megann B.


Gainesville, FL

$15-30/hr4 yrs exp

Loving, Organized, Patient, Kind, And Creative

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My Name is Megann and I am a graduate from the Univeristy of Florida with a Bachelors degree in Family, Youth, and Community Sciences. I have experience caring for multiple children, including those with various special needs. I am looking for something consistent where I can apply what I have learned throughout school...
Megann can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Megann is wonderful and our kids quickly became completely obsessed with her. When she wasn't introducing them to painting, games or crafts inside, she was playing basketball, riding scooters, or taking them for walks outside. If you're looking for someone...

Evan G.

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Mary S.


Gainesville, FL

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Over 20 Years Of Experience With Elderly With Dementia Special Needs And Overall Care

I have 20 years of experience of cna/ caregiver companion . I can help with light housekeeping, grocery shopping , doctors appointments or in a home or assisted living facility care. I've lived in Gainesville over 30 years and I've dealt with several different kinds of health issues with my clients. I love working with the...
Mary can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CNA

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Mary truly cares for her clients. She goes above and beyond and is a great communicator with the family"

Stephanie L.

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Buffie S.


Ocala, FL

$17-25/hr10 yrs exp

Retired Mom With A Passion For Helping People Live Their Best Life.

I am a friendly, reliable, professional, compassionate, caregiver with a passion for helping people live their best lives. I have worked with children and adults with Autism, ADHD, Alzheimer's, Dementia, Bipolar Cerebral Palsy, Muscular Dystrophy and other disabilities. Cheerful, kind, respectful, and patient Reliable,...
5.0
"I hired the Buffie for help with my mother who has Alzheimer’s. It was clear to me immediately that Buffie had experience in this area of care, as her skill level and knowledge were apparent. She is very kind and caring, and I would not hesitate to hire her as...

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Harper S.


Gainesville, FL

$13-17/hr6 yrs exp

I have cared for medically complex children and adults for the past 6 years and have an extensive resume to back up all of my experience along with references for the care.
5.0
"Harper was wonderful. She worked for me for 4 years caring for my special needs foster kids and was wonderful with all of them. They had a bunch of different complex needs and she was always willing to accommodate and help every single child that came through our...

Cristina R.

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Maeve H.


Gainesville, FL

$20-30/hr5 yrs exp

Babysitter/Nanny

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I began babysitting for my family and friends at a very young age. In school I took an early childhood class and many of my assignments involved working with children outside of the classroom. I also spent a year working with the special needs children that attended my school. I am very active and adventurous, and I am fluent in...
Maeve can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

5.0
"Due to work schedule changes, I needed help during very specific hours and Maeve was punctual, reliable and very helpful. She's self-motivated, too, so she always seemed to find more ways to be helpful."

Joanne K.

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Christina B.


Gainesville, FL

$13/hr

Adding A Little More Love Everyday.

Hello! My name is Christina. I am 30-years-old, and I have a 10-year-old son who is autistic and has ADHD. I am very passionate about caring for children with special needs and I can absolutely handle children with behaviors and SIBs. I'd describe my personality as compassionate, patient, and creative. I like working with kids...
Christina can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CNA

CPR

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Isabel M.


Gainesville, FL

$15-30/hr4 yrs exp

Behavioral Paraprofessional

I am a behavioral paraprofessional at a local school with a passion for special needs children! I am currently training for my Registered Behavior Technician certification and have been working with child for about 4 years. I have extensive knowledge and experience with ADHD and autism spectrum kiddos! I am extremely flexible...
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Katarina K.


Gainesville, FL

$15-50/hr5 yrs exp

Supportive And Loving :)

Hi, my name is Katarina and I have always loved children and the ability to be a positive role model in their lives. I volunteered as a teachers assistant in Africa, was a camp counselor for a summer camp for 4 years, and have worked with kids with special needs for 2 years. I love taking care of children and being able to help...
Katarina can also help with: Meal prep, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
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Diana Q.


Newberry, FL

$18-25/hr2 yrs exp

Babysitter

I have experience with toddlers and kids with specials needs, I can help with some light housekeeping duties and preparing meal for the kid.
Diana can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Hello! I currently am in PT school and I work as a nanny for a 1yo and 5yo. I have also worked as a summer camp coach for ages 3 - 8 years (including children with special needs). I love kids and I am willing to help with cooking, transportation, school, and more!
Marissa can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

I enjoyed baby sitting around my neighborhood in high school as well as my two younger step sibling, one of which has special needs. Just looking to make a few extra bucks while I'm in college, I'm very patient and work well with little ones.
Jacqueline can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Williston, FL

Twyla R.

5.0

I've known twyla for many years. She has a big heart and very compassionate with people.

- Care member

Harper S.

5.0

Harper was very professional and interacted well with my child! I've used her multiple times for date nights! Would highly recommend to anyone looking for a reliable, and friendly sitter.

- Robert S.

Cindy M.

5.0

Cindy truly has been an asset to our family, and a member of our family, as our nanny. She has been caring for our child since infancy (and our dog!) and has provided wonderful care for both. She has even taught our child some sign language which has left us in awe. She is leaving us due to her...

- Care member

Bailey D.

5.0

Bailey was great! She was super responsive, always on time, and really cares for our kiddos...and we have an infant and a 13 year old with special needs. Highly dependable and trustworthy!

- Care member

Megann B.

5.0

Megann is wonderful and our kids quickly became completely obsessed with her. When she wasn't introducing them to painting, games or crafts inside, she was playing basketball, riding scooters, or taking them for walks outside. If you're looking for someone trustworthy to care for your kids, we...

- Evan G.

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