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Noelle F.

Nanny/Sitter

Gainesville, FL

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$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hey there! My name is Noelle, and I am a very kind and compassionate 26-year-old. I currently am going to school for nursing and scrub technician at Savanna State University. My certifications are medical assistant and CNA. I am also CPR and bls certified. I started off taking care of children with special needs at 16 years old...
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Compassionate Senior Caregiver | Reliable & Patient Support Professional

Gainesville, FL

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$13/hr
1 year experience
Errands
light cleaning
meal prep
Hi, I'm Hope. I'm a dependable, patient, and caring professional with a passion for supporting seniors in living comfortably and safely. With experience working in both education and special needs care, I've learned the importance of listening, empathy, and creating a calm, respectful environment. I take pride in helping with...
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Gainesville, FL

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$15/hr
2 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
meal prep
travel
I am a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with experience providing compassionate, skilled care to children with special needs in home-health and private-duty settings. I provide close supervision to ensure safety at all times and assist with transportation to and from school, appointments, and activities as needed. My skills...
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Registered Behavioral Technician

Gainesville, FL

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$15/hr
1 year experience
Hello! I am currently a student enrolled at the University of FL studying Anthropology & Public Health. I have a strong passion for helping others and would love to help your family with any and every need! I have experience as an RBT within an ABA center, memory unit care, tutoring, cleaning and at home care for adults and...
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Gainesville, FL

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$13/hr
3 years experience
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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Safe And Kind Sitter

Gainesville, FL

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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Caregiving is more than just a job for me-it's something I truly love. I have years of experience working with both children, including those with special needs, and pets of all kinds. Whether it's supervising swimming and travel, providing safe and engaging play, or administering pet medication, I'm here to help with whatever...
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Weekend Caregiver For Children

Gainesville, FL

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$13/hr
2 years experience
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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Hello! My Name Is Ashley, I Am Very Caring And Have Several Years Of Experience Caring For Others.

Gainesville, FL

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$13/hr
15 years experience
Hello! I have 15 years experience caring for children, pets, and older adults. I am currently in graduate school for occupational therapy and am comfortable with children who have special needs. I love being active and having a great time!
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Counselor For Life

Gainesville, FL

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$14/hr
5 years experience
Light cleaning
Hi, I'm Justin. I've been working with kids of various ages, genders, ethnicity, and special needs since 2015 when I was a Counselor in Training at a Summer Camp in Tallahassee. From the years 2016-2019 I was a Counselor at the camp and was the Head Male Side Director for the last year. In between August 2018 and March 2019 I...
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Child Care Experience

Gainesville, FL

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$16/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
meal prep
Hi! My name is Teagan and I am a current college student. I have been a babysitter for about 5 years now. I have experience caring for infants, toddlers, kids, and pre-teens. I also have experience caring for special-needs children. I am trained in first aid. I have reliable transportation and a flexible schedule.
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Supportive And Loving :)

Gainesville, FL

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$15/hr
5 years experience
Carpooling
travel
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi, my name is Katarina and I have always loved children and the ability to be a positive role model in their lives. I volunteered as a teachers assistant in Africa, was a camp counselor for a summer camp for 4 years, and have worked with kids with special needs for 2 years. I love taking care of children and being able to help...
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Gainesville, FL

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$13/hr
4 years experience
Carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
+ 1 more
My name is Meghan and I am an online biomedical neuroscience MS student at the University of Florida! I am striving to become a pediatric psychiatrist in the future, as I love both kids and the human brain. . I also love dogs and am happy to care for those fur babies as well. I have 5+ years of experience with all ages...
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Gainesville, FL

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$14/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hi! My name is Kylie and I am currently a freshmen at the University of Florida. I am studying education and hoping to eventually become a special education teacher or an elementary school teacher. I have previously worked with kids ranging from all ages and have also had experience working with kids who have type 2 diabetes and...
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Full Time Caregiver Available

Archer, FL

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$13/hr
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
I greatly enjoy helping kids learn and grow in a safe and fun way. I have previously helped direct "social groups" in which I aided therapists in teaching special needs kids social and general life skills in a fun and engaging way. I am certified as a CNA and EMR, and k am vertified in CPR and First Aide/Basic Life a support. I...
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Lulu, FL

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$15/hr
Hi! My name is Vanessa. I'm born and raised in Southern California. I moved to Beaumont, TX the beginning of this year. (Prior to Covid19) I've watched and cared for special need children before for date nights and have helped many times to a best friend of mine that always nannied for her two cousins. If you'd like to ask me...
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Gainesville, FL

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$15/hr
5 years experience
I have many years of hands-on experience caring for children with disabilities, including close family members. This personal and professional background has given me a deep understanding of the patience, compassion, and attentiveness needed to support each child's unique abilities and challenges. I take pride in creating a...
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Gainesville, FL

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$13/hr
10 years experience
My name is Johnson I am a talented person I am a reliable person I speak English, French, Spanish and Haitian Creole. I am a dancer I have a degree in psychology I have a degree in Human Resources
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Gainesville, FL

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$13/hr
4 years experience
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
I enjoyed baby sitting around my neighborhood in high school as well as my two younger step sibling, one of which has special needs. Just looking to make a few extra bucks while I'm in college, I'm very patient and work well with little ones.
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Gainesville, FL

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$20/hr
1 year experience
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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Gainesville, FL

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$15/hr
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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