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Makayla M.


Williston, FL

$14-19/hr3 yrs exp

Nanny/personal Assistant

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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.

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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....
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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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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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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...
5.0
"Mary shows great compassion and cares deeply with those that she works with. She goes above and beyond for other's needs before her own."

Reviewed by Care member

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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.
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...

Reviewed by 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.

4.9

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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...

Reviewed by Care member

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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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Marcqasia C.


Newberry, FL

$15-20/hr

Caregiver

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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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Amoreh A.


Gainesville, FL

$15-20/hr

Care Provider

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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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Shanice W.


Gainesville, FL

$11-16/hr2 yrs exp

Weekend Caregiver For Children

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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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Brittany H.


Gainesville, FL

$15-43/hr7 yrs exp

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Hi! My name is Brittany! I have been a caretaker for over 11 years for individuals of all ages, from children to seniors. I have extensive experience in medication management/ medication reminder, feeding, bathing, Transporting clients to and from appointments, errands, activities, etc. Meal prepping, Performing light...
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Meghan W.


Gainesville, FL

$20-25/hr1 yrs exp

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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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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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Justin B.


Gainesville, FL

$13-18/hr3 yrs exp

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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

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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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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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Kaley B.


Gainesville, FL

$10-15/hr

Part-time Caregiver

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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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Zoe B.


Bronson, FL

$15-30/hr10 yrs exp

ESE Teacher

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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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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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Recent special needs child care reviews in Williston, 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.

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

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