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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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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....

Patricia M.


Archer, FL

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

I Am Safe

I have enjoyed caring for children for over 40 years. I owned my own childcare business for 10 years. I have worked with special needs children, and in an orphanage for teens. I have taken early childhood courses at Quinsigamond Community College. I have also worked with elderly in their homes and facilities. I have experience...
Patricia can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, errands, companionship, personal care, dementia & more
Skills:

CNA

CPR

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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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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. Kind, respectful, and patient Reliable, professional...
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...

Care member

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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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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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Buffie S.


Ocala, FL

$17-35/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. Kind, respectful, and patient Excellent references,...
Buffie can also help with: Dementia, errands, meal prep, companionship, mobility assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Wound Care

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

5.0
"Buffie did a fantastic job helping us with our dad. He had fallen and needed 24 hour care for recovery and Buffie stepped right in and assisted us with his care, ideas for longer term assistance, and scheduling for our needs. She was instrumental in getting him on...

Kurt B.

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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, home modification, light cleaning, dementia, companionship & 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...

Care member

Hello, I have been working in the home care field for over 4 years. I have a clean background. I have experience with different kinds of mentally challenged and special needs patients. I've had Mildly confused patients and also feisty dementia patients. I have worked with stroke, recovering cancer patients, blindness etc. I...
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...
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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Zoe B.


Bronson, FL

$15-30/hr10 yrs exp

ESE Teacher

I have been working with individuals with disabilities for over 10 years. I currently work as a special education teacher in a public school setting. Outside of my time as a teacher, I have worked as a babysitter and nanny for children and adolescents with various disabilities. I have experience with ASL, non-verbal individuals,...
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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...
- 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, hospice services, light cleaning, mobility assistance, dementia & more
Skills:

CNA

CPR

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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...
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!
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Kylie L.


Gainesville, FL

$20-30/hr2 yrs exp

Professional Carer

I have 9+ years of childcare experience. With babysitting jobs in my teenage years I moved on to become a Early Childhood Coordinator in PB, FL for 2 years before relocating to GNV to begin my college education at Santa Fe where I achieved my degree in Elementary Education before changing my major at UF to Education Science...
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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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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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Recent special needs adult care reviews in Williston, FL

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.

Buffie S.

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 again if I needed her services.

- Care member

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.

Buffie S.

5.0

Buffie did a fantastic job helping us with our dad. He had fallen and needed 24 hour care for recovery and Buffie stepped right in and assisted us with his care, ideas for longer term assistance, and scheduling for our needs. She was instrumental in getting him on the road to recovery and...

- Kurt B.

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

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