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Mariah S.


Alachua, FL

$15-25/hr6 yrs exp

My name's Mariah and I have had experience in care giving since I was 13. I have cared for ages 0-13 and have cared for special needs kids, such as my nephew with autism, for 3 years. I love art and playing with children! I have also tutored up to 9th grade. I am very patient and kind. I am willing to do housework and cooking if...
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Destiny J.


Alachua, FL

$13-30/hr4 yrs exp

Loving & Helpful CNA

I'm an 4year experienced cna experience in transportation, personal care and homemaking care and any another tasks needed to be completed.
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Mary L.


Gainesville, FL

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time LPN Available

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have 20 years experience with children, adults, learning disabilities. I have excellent professional and personal references I think outside the box, team player, safety and happiness utmost importance. I looking forward to speaking with you. Thank you
5.0
"Mary has been wonderful with our elderly mom so that my husband and I can have some date nights She is very punctual and dependable . She is very attentive to my mom , and my mom immediately felt comfortable with Mary . She has a very sweet and calming...

Joseph L.

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Alayna K.


Gainesville, FL

$15-20/hr5 yrs exp

Full Time/ Part Time Caregiver

Since I was 10 years old I have volunteered at the Special Olympics in Northeast Ohio. Most recently I ran the 8 and under events. I also ran an after school ice skating program for children with disabilities that my mom taught. This was through my high school, which they still use today :) I worked at a summer camp called Camp...
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Harper S.


Gainesville, FL

$12-17/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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Olivia B.


Gainesville, FL

$10-15/hr

Kind And Loving College Student Ready To Help!

I have been around people with special needs of all ages almost my entire life. I have a cousin with autism and I am very close with a family who has a little girl with a rare chromosome deletion disorder. I used to see her every day and would babysit her often as well. She is my favorite human on the entire planet. I am...
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Wendy R.


Fort White, FL

$20-40/hr10 yrs exp

Caring, Loving & Kind

I enjoy the company of kids, animals and old people. They are honest and have the best stories. I am a 51-year-old happily married kid at heart. I have a 19 yr old son and a menagerie of pets, I have lots of experience caring for people of all ages and disabilities. I cared for my Grandmother for the last 5 yrs of her life. She...
Wendy can also help with: Light cleaning, companionship, errands, dementia, home modification, hospice services & more
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

CPR

5.0
"Wendy has a delightful personality and sense of humor. She is thoughtful and gentle working with elders and they enjoy being in her care."

Carolee J.

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Kelly M K.


Newberry, FL

$16-25/hr3 yrs exp

Extensive Experience Working With People

I have extensive experience working with people of all ages with disabilities. I am a certified para III. I acquired this certification while working for the ACPS. I've worked primarily with children with disabilities, but I have also worked for a friend as a caregiver to her mother. I cook, clean, do laundry, and assist with...
Kelly M can also help with: Live-in home care, errands, companionship, light cleaning, home modification, dementia & more
5.0
"Kelly was a caregiver for my Mom, Carole W. My mother's personality is very challenging. Partially, because that has always been her personality, and partially because she had a brain aneurysm at age 53. She is now 76. Kelly was able to motivate my Mom and keep her...

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Wanda L.


Gainesville, FL

$20-25/hr5 yrs exp

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I have been an in home care provider for the last several years. My clients illnesses have ranged from terminal cancer, various stages of Alzheimers and stroke patient. My duties have included personal assistance with errands, assistance to and from doctors appointments, assistance with meal preparation, bathing n dressing. I...
Wanda can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, respite care, dementia, meal prep, hospice services & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Wanda has been exceptional! She has been kind patient and caring in helping us with so many extra "care-giving," needs. She has bonded so well with our loved one. So happy we found Wanda on Care.com!"

Bettie I.

Hey! I'am a senior caregiver for adults/seniors for multiple years. I have experience working with those who have special needs as well as physical disabilities and dementia. I'm looking for someone I can provide excellent care for and help them with some normalcy in their everyday life as that gets harder to find. Please feel...
Harper can also help with: Light cleaning, respite care, hospice services, dementia, meal prep, errands & more
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

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Sarah V.


Gainesville, FL

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

How Can I Help You?

I have worked with special needs children in the Schools and Daycare Centers. Also, have a nephew with Autism. So, I understand how hard it can be for the families. I am very friendly and love to laugh and see others laughing. Thank you and Please consider me!
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Tara B.


Gainesville, FL

$13-23/hr9 yrs exp

Well hello, I'm Tara very honest reliable and consistent, I have 9 years experience in mental health and 9 years in the healthcare field, very positive outgoing caregiving is something that I've always enjoyed doing,
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Zara T.


Fort White, FL

$10-15/hr2 yrs exp

Senior Care Nursing Assistant

Hii! I am a health care professional, going back to school, who has experience working with a wide variety of clients. I have a year or experience working with geriatric patients with chronic pain, a year of experience working overnights with a geriatric woman, and I also have experience working with toddlers, school aged...
Zara can also help with: Hospice services, mobility assistance, personal care, live-in home care, companionship, specialized care & more
Skills:

CNA

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Letasha S.


Gainesville, FL

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Over 15 Years Experience.

Great interpersonal skills. And I truely get joy from caring for others. Cooking, light house work, transportation to and from appointments and personal trips, companionship, showers, washing hair, washing clothes, sweeping, mopping and dish washing. I worked for 6 years with persons with developmental disabilities. I worked 2...
Letasha can also help with: Mobility assistance, companionship, errands, personal care, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

CNA

CPR

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Teresa M.


Gainesville, FL

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

RN With History Working In The Past With Special Needs Children

I have been an RN for over 20 years. Some of my patients have special needs. I also worked for awhile doing home care with special needs children. I did not have to work hard as an nurse, it was innate for me. I have strong compassion and kindness as well as being technically qualified.
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Alexandra W.


Gainesville, FL

$13-17/hr1 yrs exp

Senior Care

I lived in a community over the summer which focused on the care of adults with mental disabilities. There I was a live in care giver for 5 elderly people with mental disabilities. I did personal care, took care of medications, cooked, cleaned and kept everyone company.
Alexandra can also help with: Meal prep, home modification, dementia, companionship, errands, light cleaning & more
I've spent my entire life around both children and seniors, so I'm well equipped for the crazy conversation and fun activities that come along with it!
I am a UF student that is hoping to graduate and pursue her future career as a children's therapist. However, I'm currently taking a gap year and have moved back home to Ocala. I love working with kids and am always eager to enhance my experience with children of all ages and personalities. Although I haven't cared for a special...
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William H.


Gainesville, FL

$10-15/hr7 yrs exp

Behavioral Therapist Assistant For Students With Autism

I worked along side a behavior therapist in Austin, Tx for a year and half developing and implementing a weekly after school program for an early elementary student with mild Autism. The program focused on increasing vocabulary, social etiquette, and strengthen emotional intelligence. One of the most important parts of the...
I haven't had much experience with caring for seniors however I cared for my mother who was disabled up until the day she passed I also help care for my father who is also somewhat disabled. Many years I have gone to senior care facilities during the holidays and played game with the patients there as well as had singalongs with...
Makaylen can also help with: Respite care, personal care

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Recent special needs adult care reviews in Alachua, FL

Mary L.

5.0

Mary has been wonderful with our elderly mom so that my husband and I can have some date nights She is very punctual and dependable . She is very attentive to my mom , and my mom immediately felt comfortable with Mary . She has a very sweet and calming personality

- Joseph L.

Harper S.

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 house! Would highly recommend her...

- Cristina R.

Wendy R.

5.0

Wendy has a delightful personality and sense of humor. She is thoughtful and gentle working with elders and they enjoy being in her care.

- Carolee J.

Kelly M K.

5.0

Kelly was a caregiver for my Mom, Carole W. My mother's personality is very challenging. Partially, because that has always been her personality, and partially because she had a brain aneurysm at age 53. She is now 76. Kelly was able to motivate my Mom and keep her on track with her daily...

- Care member

Wanda L.

5.0

Wanda was hired to care for my 73 year old father who has end-stage cancer. Although we had to make the difficult decision to transition him into an assisted living facility shortly after we hired Wanda, the time she was able to spend with him was priceless. Wanda is punctual and an excellent...

- Danielle W.

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