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42 special needs adult care are listed in Gainesville, FL

The average rate is $15/hr as of May 2024

The average experience for nearby special needs adult care is 4 years

Special needs adult care in Gainesville, FL

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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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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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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: Meal prep, errands, light cleaning, dementia, hospice services, respite care & 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.

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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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Wanda L.


Gainesville, FL

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Provider

I have worked with persons who have special needs since my youth when I worked at Training Center as an Occasional Therapy Aide. I did this for 5 years. After college I worked as a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor for 14 years at Vocational Rehabilitation here in Gainesville providing services to the ARC and to the Bradford...
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: Dementia, respite care, errands, light cleaning, meal prep, hospice services & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

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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...
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...
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 have been in the nursing field for over 10 plus years. I have worked with a great variety of different disabilities within ALL ages! I love to help one work on their goals, take out in community, walks on trails/ parks, etc..
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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: Meal prep, mobility assistance, errands, companionship, light cleaning, personal care & more
Skills:

CNA

CPR

At my Summer Camps, special need children were always a high priority to make sure they had an equal experience to the other kids and some of my favorite campers have been ones with special needs or hearing impairment. I've worked with so many in my 6 years of being a Summer Camp counselor/director and have never had any...
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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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Kaley B.


Gainesville, FL

$10-15/hr

Part-time Caregiver

Hi there, I'm Kaley! I'm a doctoral student at the University of Florida in the Occupational Therapy Program. I want to eventually specialize in pediatrics, given that I love kids. I have my Bachelor's in Family and Child Sciences from Florida State University (graduated May 2020). Individuals with special needs have been a part...
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Shanice W.


Gainesville, FL

$11-16/hr2 yrs exp

Weekend Caregiver For Children

I am currently a behavioral therapist for children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder and other developmental and cognitive delays. I have been working with Behavioral Analysis Support Services for over 2 years providing care to children and teaching children functional communication, behavioral, academic, daily living, and...
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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: Home modification, companionship, errands, dementia, meal prep, light cleaning & more
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
- In graduate school looking for part time caregiving work! - Experienced in providing holistic care for seniors across various levels of independence and disease status. - Extensive experience in assisting individuals with disabilities, including children with autism and non-verbal Cerebral Palsy. - Skilled in medication...
Victoria can also help with: Errands, meal prep, light cleaning, dementia, mobility assistance, hospice services & more
Skills:

CNA

CPR

I have experience working with children with developmental disabilities as a registered behavioral technician. I have developed skills in non-verbal communication and ASL. I am CPR and first responder certified. I am currently working towards a masters degree in developmental disabilities with a focus on early childhood and...

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Recent special needs adult care reviews in Gainesville, 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.

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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Average Rating4.7 / 5

Special Needs Adult Care in Gainesville, FL are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 9 reviews of the 42 listed special needs adult care.