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Mariah S.


Alachua, FL

$15-25/hr6 yrs exp

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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

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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

5.0

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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...

Reviewed by Joseph L.

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Alayna K.


Gainesville, FL

$15-20/hr5 yrs exp

Full Time/ Part Time Caregiver

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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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Mary S.


Gainesville, FL

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

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

5.0

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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...
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"Mary has been wonderful in helping us navigate my mother's health care needs and concerns. She is a genuinely kind, caring, and compassionate person. We feel very lucky to have her help and support and would...

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Harper S.


Gainesville, FL

$12-17/hr6 yrs exp

5.0

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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.
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"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...

Reviewed by Cristina R.

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Olivia B.


Gainesville, FL

$10-15/hr

Kind And Loving College Student Ready To Help!

5.0

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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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Sarah V.


Gainesville, FL

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

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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

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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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Teresa M.


Gainesville, FL

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

RN With History Working In The Past With Special Needs Children

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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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Amoreh A.


Gainesville, FL

$15-20/hr

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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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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

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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...
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Wendy R.


Fort White, FL

$12-34/hr10 yrs exp

Caring, Kind, Dependable Special Needs Giver

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I will treat your loved one with kindness and respect. I will care for them as if they were my family which I dearly love. I will be encouraging and uplifting and will allow them to live their best life the rest of their life.
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Marcqasia C.


Newberry, FL

$15-20/hr

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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...

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I grew up with a special needs cousin with mental and physical disabilities, so I have been exposed to the environment of caring for special ability kids my whole life. I currently work in a daycare with 3-4 kids on the spectrum daily. I am certified in first aid, CPR, and bls so I have the training. I am also going to school...
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Kylie L.


Gainesville, FL

$20-30/hr2 yrs exp

Professional Carer

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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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Meghan P.


Gainesville, FL

$14-25/hr

HHA CNA Patient Care Specialist

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Hello! I am a 24-year-old student and responsible adult who is very open and outgoing. Most people that know me would describe me as bubbly and fun while also extremely reliable, trustworthy, and mature. I am Home Health Aide & Basic Life Support certified and will have my Patient Care Specialist/CNA certification in the...
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Wanda L.


Gainesville, FL

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Provider

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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...
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Nolan L.


Gainesville, FL

$24-30/hr5 yrs exp

Fun Loving Care Giver Who Love Kids And Loves To Laugh.

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I have 5 years of experience. I can help with Bathing/Grooming/Hygiene and Bowel Management Assistance. Former RBT (ABA Therapy) Pairing and building rapport are my jam. Humans are humans and deserve to be treated as such. Actor and storyteller, so we will never be bored.

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Recent special needs child 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.

Mary S.

5.0

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

- Stephanie 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.

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