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Welcome to my profile page! I know that choosing someone to care for your child is the most important decision you will make, and I am an extremely qualified candidate. I have many years of experience working with children ages newborn to teen. Not only do I have private experience (babysitting, nannying, private practice...
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I am currently in college and studying Psychology as my major. I have experience helping autistic and ADHD kids in high school. My passion is helping people and spending time with kids (specifically with disabilities).
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I worked with Special Needs for 32 years with the state of Connecticut Supervising a Respite Group Home. I believe that anyone can learn something new everyday even if it's just to smile and laugh . I enjoyed working with guest from 5 to 71 yrs of age with all levels of disabilities and medical needs. I had trained in CPR, first...
Venessa M.
Lehigh Acres, FL
$10-15/hr • 6 yrs exp
Dependable Overnight/ Day, Caregiver For Special Needs
3.0
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I have six years experience caring for those with special needs. I've cared for two Autistic children and one blind child. Most of my experience is with those wheelchair bound. I also have experience operating hoyer lifts. I have cared for five people who were confined to a wheelchair in their homes. Two were mentally...
3.0
"Does take a lot of time off for personal interests."
Reviewed by Brenda C.
Mackenzie A.
Fort Myers, FL
$10-20/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
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I am a single mom to Irish twin boys, E (two) and S (one). My youngest is breastfed, so I am seeking a family to assist who is open to allowing me to bring my sons along. We love to play and have fun! I graduated from Cosmetology school in 2012 and hold a valid Cosmetology license. I also graduated from college in 2017 and hold...
5.0
"Mackenzie was amazing! She was punctual, extremely polite and did an amazing job caring for my son, who has serious separation anxiety issues. She brought her 2 adorable sons and that made such a difference in...
Reviewed by Daniela M.
5.0
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Hello, I recently moved to SWFL (Ft. Myers) from Vermont where I held a position as a 1:1 in Special Education in an elementary school for the past 10 years. I resigned in 9/2109 as I worked toward selling home.
I worked primarily with children on the Autism Spectrum, both verbal and pre/non verbal. I am familiar with ABA,...
Cindy M.
Lehigh Acres, FL
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
International Experience Nanny , Babysitter , And Domestic Helper
4.8
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greetings to all Parents out there.
hello, my name is Cindy M. I'm originally from the Philippines. I have lots of experience taking care of infants, toddlers, and young kids with or without special needs. And also I can do some house chores too. I am a very independent nanny with caution, especially for safety. I started being...
4.0
"Cindy has been the full time sitter of my son for an entire year- from May 2020 to May 2021. She has been extremely great with my son- almost like a second mom while I was out working. She played with him,...
Reviewed by Andrea D.
5.0
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Hello, I have many years of experience taking care of children. I am a mother of three children, ages 26, 23, and 21. I have a degree in Elementary Education and taught for three years. Also, I was a Teacher's Assistant in Religious Education. As an assistant, I would help the children with special needs. I was an Assistant...
5.0
"She helped me watch my twin 2 year olds when we needed a back up nanny. She was great with them, and very attentive. I highly recommend her!"
Reviewed by Alisa R.
4.0
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I have 7 years of experience, delegated throughout daycare centers, my mother's at home daycare, and babysitting gigs since I was 12 years old. I am open to helping around the house, including: dishes, laundry, organization, cleaning the home, food preparation, running errands, carpooling, and scheduling appointments. Children...
5.0
"Brianna is wonderful with my daughter. This is probably my second "review" of anything or anyone, ever. She has been kind, patient and reliable. My daughter (6 year old) ran to her the second time she ever...
Reviewed by Alisha M.
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As a caregiver and a future educator, I love to share my dedication and passion for providing care to individuals. It is important to me to provide those who I care for with a fun, compassionate, and enriched environment. My background in education gives me the tools and experience to give your family meaningful experiences. I...
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Hello!
I am a teacher here in Lee County. I have been a teacher for 8 years. I am a momma to my 2-year-old son. Looking to help a family out during the summer. I can only work Monday-Friday and during my son daycare hours which is from 7am-5 p.m.
I am a tentative person and have been going by the gentle parenting techniques. I...
Alycia A.
Lehigh Acres, FL
$15-31/hr • 3 yrs exp
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I am 22 I was homeschooled K-12 and I have 10+ years experience. I have been helping for years. I am very detailed oriented and will help with anything asked I would love to go an extra mile to help.
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I've been a CNA for 20 years . I've been doing private home care for 4 years here in Florida. I'm very enthusiastic, easygoing with a good spirit. I'm also very dependable with reliable transportation . I communicate well and very knowledgeable with home care and caring for the elderly . I have great references per request....
Sophia J.
Lehigh Acres, FL
$25-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
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I have 18 years of experience in elderly care and 28 years in childcare I'm a professional healthcare worker and a medical assistant I'm willing to travel for my job and I'm willing to travel with my clients anywhere in the world
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hello I have experience taking caring of a little girl who has blackfan diamond anemia. she was 8 months that time I was with them for fully time all around nanny means I do also a house chores and she had also a little sister. I've been with them almost 4yrs.
she very picky on the food and need more patients for everything its...
Barbara H.
Fort Myers, FL
$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
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I have worked for many years either with children/ adults with developmental physical disabilities as well as seniors in their homes. I assist with meal prep, laundry, grocery shopping, meal planning, household cleaning, baking, love playing card / board games and driven to appointments outside of home . I really love working...
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I have many years of experience caring for children and adults, I have 4 adult children of my own and 5 grandchildren, I raise a special need child of my own and help taking care of my nephew who's artistic so I'm very experienced and I'm a medical assistant and CHHA/ HHA certified by the state of New York.
Sheiley T.
Lehigh Acres, FL
$18/hr • 4 yrs exp
I Have My Own Reliable Transportation . I Am Fluent In Both Spanish And English . Excited To Start !
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Young but experienced babysitter prepared and excited for an opportunity to help parents care and love for kids as my own . Whenever you need a break or genuinely need help I am available . I may not be a mother myself but I am a sister , an aunt , a cousin and have been a tutor for many children in my lifetime . I have cared...
Kelly F.
Fort Myers, FL
$20-30/hr • 6 yrs exp
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I am dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of kids and adults with special needs. Through my experiences in volunteer work, employment, and education, I have acquired many skills that make me stand out as a caregiver. Some of these skills include patience, strong communication and interpersonal skills and...
Venessa M.
Lehigh Acres, FL
$10-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Pre-School Teacher With 10 Years Experience .Available Up To 3 1/2 Days A Week, Plus 1 Date Night A Month
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I love children. Caring for, and helping them learn has been a passion for as long as I can remember. I became certified as a preschool teacher in 1994, working for a large preschool named Bright Beginnings for 6 years. After leaving there, I took the knowledge I gained from working with large structured classes to start my own...
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Alva, FL
Venessa M.
3.0
Does take a lot of time off for personal interests.
- Brenda C.
Mackenzie A.
5.0
I hired Mackenzie to babysit my kids and she's great. My boys had a good time drawing, reading and playing with her. She is very punctual and very attentive. I will definitely hire her again.
- Angela H.
Cindy M.
5.0
I highly recommend Cindy!!! Our family has been fortunate enough to have Cindy assist us as our full time nanny to our infant son. She takes pride in her job. She is a professional, she stays busy, and her knowledge of infant care is absolutely impressive. Cindy adores our son and it shows. She is...
- Lindsey C.
Susan K.
5.0
She helped me watch my twin 2 year olds when we needed a back up nanny. She was great with them, and very attentive. I highly recommend her!
- Alisa R.
Brianna S.
5.0
Brianna is wonderful with my daughter. This is probably my second "review" of anything or anyone, ever. She has been kind, patient and reliable. My daughter (6 year old) ran to her the second time she ever saw her (Brianna). I love that my daughter feels safe with her when she sees Brianna. I...
- Alisha M.
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