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Elizabeth M.


Melissa, TX

$10-15/hr • 2 yrs exp

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I am currently a Masters student at the University of Texas at Dallas in Human Development and Childhood Disorders in which I am active in several roles that allow me to share my passion with individuals with special needs. I am currently a registered behavior technician in which I provide therapeutic services to children with...
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Sylvia O.


Melissa, TX

$15-30/hr • 6 yrs exp

Compassionate And Caring Home Care

Hi, I'm Sylvia, I am a Certified Nursing Assistant with over five years of experience caring for patients who've suffered brain injuries and strokes. I have experience in physical therapy treatments, specific diet meal preparation, and basic life needs. I am also bi-lingual (English/Spanish). References available upon request.
Sylvia can also help with: Personal care, hospice services
Skills:

CNA

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Elizabeth M.


Melissa, TX

$20-30/hr • 8 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

10 years of experience with children of all ages and abilities 8 years of experience in applied behavior analysis Specialty in early childhood intervention Experience in implementing: sleep training, food expansion, speech and language development, toilet training, fine and gross motor development, tutoring, infant care,...
Elizabeth can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

First Aid

Hi! I am an empathetic, creative individual who loves kids! I first started caring for children when I became an aunt in 2018. I took child development and human services classes in high school, so I have knowledge about developmental needs and milestones, as well as the proper way to care for children in different age groups. I...
Nadezhda can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

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Madelyn A.


McKinney, TX

$25-27/hr • 10 yrs exp

10 Plus Years Experience!

4.5

(27)

Hired by 31 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Madelyn, I am 25 years old and am currently an online college student studying psychology to become a childrens licensed professional counselor! I have been a nanny on care. com for about 9 years and absolutely love it! - I have 12+ years of childcare experience (infant, toddlers, school age, teens and even...
Madelyn can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Madelyn was awesome- highly recommend! This was our first time using a babysitter to watch our three kids (outside of family) and I’m so happy it was Madelyn. She was great with the kids and attentive to what they needed. "

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Mariela L.


McKinney, TX

$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Good Helper!!

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I'm a mother of a 5-year-old girl. I have 10+ years of experience doing cleaning services. I can also do -organizing -Laundry -Errands Very responsible and dependable!!! I have good references!!
Mariela can also help with: Changing bed linens, move-out cleaning, kitchen cleaning, bathroom cleaning, general room cleaning
5.0
"Mariela really knows how to clean up a place. I knew her and trusted her even before care.com "

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Reliable, service-focused nursing professional with excellent patient-care and charting skills gained through five years of experience as a CNA. Compassionate and technically skilled in attending to patients in diverse healthcare settings. BLS and CPR certified (current).
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Denise B.


McKinney, TX

$20-24/hr • 7 yrs exp

GENTLE LOVING CARE

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Taking care of your loved one is the most rewarding job I will ever have - I love making people smile even if it's brushing their hair, cooking their favorite meal, giving the ladies a manicure or bringing fresh flowers on special days. Arts/crafts, bathing/dressing, pet care, board games, gardening, companionship, laundry,...
Denise can also help with: Companionship, light cleaning, dementia, errands, hospice services, live-in home care & more
Skills:

Wound Care

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

5.0
"Denise has spent overnight weekends with my 100 yr old mother. The whole family likes her, especially my mother. She's efficient, anticipates my mother's needs, tends to household chores, cooks and engages my mom in conversations. She's a keeper and we will...

Jane M.

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Anna J.


McKinney, TX

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

House Manager

As a house manager of my own home, I have enjoyed cleanliness and Organization all my life, caring about your assets is a must. Keeping up with your house cleanliness is an everyday task you have to be very intentional and consistent. What has helped me maintain a good balance making sure a touch base with every room in the...
Anna can also help with: General room cleaning, bathroom cleaning, kitchen cleaning
4.0
"Anna worked with us for one day and she did a great job. She's passionate about life, a woman of principles."

Lissette C.

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Ajula L.


McKinney, TX

$25-50/hr • 10 yrs exp

***EXPERIENCED IN-HOME CAREGIVING (ADULT/ SENIOR/ CHILD/ SPECIAL NEEDS)***

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name Ajula is and I strive to provide just the right care in just the right way! In other words, my services are defined by your needs. My mission is to make sure that my client is comfortable and lives their best, most enriched life. For me, care giving is not simply a career... It's a calling! I become a part of my...
Ajula can also help with: Live-in home care, respite care, personal care, visiting nurse, home modification, visiting physician & more
Skills:

Wound Care

CPR

5.0
"Ajule is outstanding. Her credentials match her intelligence and skills. She took care of bathing, ordering meds, laundry, light cleaning and any thing else we asked. She gave safe, timely transportation to doctors appointments. She is cheerful and an interesting...

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Ajula L.


McKinney, TX

$25-50/hr • 10 yrs exp

14+ YEARS EXPERIENCE IN PROVIDING CARE

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I strive to provide just the right care in just the right way! In other words, my services are defined by your needs. My mission is to make sure that parents are comfortable and that children live their best, most enriched life. For me, this is not simply a career... It's a calling! I become a part of my clients lives and...
Ajula can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Ajula did after-school childcare for my kids where she picked them up from school, gave them a snack during reading time, assisted with homework/ projects, etc. I'm very structured when it comes to my kids' weekdays as they can't watch TV and I find this...

Nicole J.

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Jackie C.


McKinney, TX

$26-34/hr • 3 yrs exp

Jackie 23

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello, I'm Jackie and I'm a sitter in Mckinney, Texas. I am a hardworking and reliable person with experience caring for newborns, primary school children, and toddlers. My services are available on an occasional or part-time basis for live out arrangements. I'm experienced in providing a safe and nurturing environment for young...
Skills:

CPR

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Amy D.


McKinney, TX

$15-25/hr • 7 yrs exp

Baby Sitter

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

I am currently a special needs Paraprofessional having worked in both the middle school and high school settings. I have experience with non-verbal autistic children and adults. I am CPI certified and proficient with ABA behavioral training. Caring for, educating and loving these special individuals is what makes me happy. I...
Amy can also help with: Travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Fantastic sitter! Our 2 boys love her! Very dependable and quickly engages with the kids. I appreciate her questions about the schedule to make sure she understands and can keep the routine. Excellent communication via text/chat."

Jonathan And Kimberly T.

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Darian R.


McKinney, TX

$20-30/hr • 4 yrs exp

Animal Care Professional & Trainer

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Animals have always been my life. I've been a zookeeper, a kennel tech with service dogs, a dog trainer, and a vet tech. I treat every animal as if it were my own. I am very patient and attentive. I have several of my own animals as well.
Darian can also help with: Dog training, pet sitting, administration of medicine, pet walking
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Leham B.


McKinney, TX

$24-25/hr • 6 yrs exp

About Me

Hired by 35 families in your neighborhood

Hi! :) I'm Leham, and I am a first-generation Ethiopian-American. I'm the oldest of three girls, with my younger sisters being twins. I graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with a Bachelor's in Psychology and am doing my masters in Marriage and Family Therapy. I've nannied kiddos from newborns to 13-year-olds. I've...
Leham can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Leham is currently nannying 4 days a week for my 18 month old and twin newborn daughters, and has nannied for us for the last 10 months. She is dependable, calm, patient, and to say she's an extension of my husband and myself is an understatement. My husband and I...

Adoha W.

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Jonathan M.


McKinney, TX

$30-50/hr • 3 yrs exp

Patient Tutor

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I am a member of the Yale Class of 2021 with a B. S. in Chemical Engineering. I am originally from Dallas, TX and currently work as a full-time engineer in the Richardson, TX area. I thoroughly enjoy tutoring on my free-time as teaching is one of my hobbies! I prioritize the development of effective strategies necessary...
5.0
"Can't say enough good things about Jonathan! He was able to help my daughter in the last week of a 5 week summer Calculus I class. He literally was a life saver - he helped her to understand difficult material in a very short span of a few days over 4 hours of...

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Caroline T.


McKinney, TX

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Senior Care Giver

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have lived in Austin for 44 years and I am a very beautiful person. I love the elderly. I can help you. I've worked with people who have dementia, diabetes, who have been wheelchair bound, and bed bound, Alzheimer's, and others for the past 10 years. I have been a team leader for the past 5 years. I am a very professional care...
Caroline can also help with: Dementia, personal care
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Caroline has worked for me and my family for 10+ years. She took care of both of my parents, driving, shopping, housekeeping and companionship. Caroline really cares about people, and treats people with kindness and respect. She is consistently reliable and...

Barri R.

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Zahra O.


McKinney, TX

$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Professional Home Organizer

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

MY PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY: Professional with extensive experience in hospitality and service industry. Self-motivated, goal oriented, organized team player with strong work ethic, communication skills and service attitude. I work with individuals, families, offices, and businesses to help reduce clutter and organize space, time,...
Zahra can also help with: Cabinet cleaning, bathroom cleaning, kitchen cleaning, changing bed linens, general room cleaning, attic cleaning & more
5.0
"Zahra did a great job for us. She is AWESOME in ORGANIZING. I was surprised to see the way she organized my house. My closet, kitchen and garage looks beautiful. "

Shweta B.

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April L.


Anna, TX

$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Exceptional Healthcare Experience

I have more than 20 years of experience. Until 3 yrs ago I was a highly decorated patient care assistant, working for one of the major hospitals in Texas. Now I am more on the therapy side of things , working with ASD children. I can help in a variety of ways... from bathing to teaching life skills. This includes administering...
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Carin U.


McKinney, TX

$17-27/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

I have been caring for children for more than 25 years. In my eyes, children are a blessing from God. I love them and care for as if they are my own. I enjoy music, arts and crafts, teaching, and playing. I also enjoy volunteering at a place called Mane Gait, where equine therapy in done for those with special needs. I have two...
Carin can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"I'm delighted to share a brief but glowing review for Carin. She has been exceptional and has taken care of my now 2.5 yr old daughter and my now 6yr old son for about 2 years. Throughout her time with us, she has exhibited unwavering patience, genuine care, and...

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Recent therapy dog reviews from local pet parents in Melissa, TX

Madelyn A.

5.0

Madelyn was awesome- highly recommend! This was our first time using a babysitter to watch our three kids (outside of family) and I’m so happy it was Madelyn. She was great with the kids and attentive to what they needed.

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Mariela L.

5.0

Mariela is an extremely hardworking, and intelligent young woman. She is always on time and is very flexible by nature! She cleans for me every week and I don’t have to give her any instructions. She works on her own and has a very high standard of work ethic. Am very happy to have found her. I...

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Denise B.

5.0

Denise is wonderful! If I could clone her, I would! I hired her to help with the care of my 96 mother-in-law, after she broke her leg. She is a truely wonderful care giver. She is reliable, kind, compassionate and very helpful - in every area. She's willing and able to transport my mother-in-law...

- Care member

Anna J.

4.0

Anna worked with us for one day and she did a great job. She's passionate about life, a woman of principles.

- Lissette C.

Ajula L.

5.0

Ajule is outstanding. Her credentials match her intelligence and skills. She took care of bathing, ordering meds, laundry, light cleaning and any thing else we asked. She gave safe, timely transportation to doctors appointments. She is cheerful and an interesting conversationalist. She cared for me...

- Care member

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