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Catherine D.

Autism Special Needs ADD ADHD

Alva, FL

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$17/hr
10 years experience
I have many years of experience working with children ages newborn to teen. Not only do I have private experience (babysitting, nannying, private practice tutoring, etc.), but I also have professional experience. I am a Florida Certified teacher, certified in Kindergarten through 6th grade and Exceptional Student Education. I...
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Alva, FL

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$18/hr
3 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
carpooling
swimming supervision
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I have 4 years of experience (child care & 2 years experience in elderly care). I have 2 years experience with professional behavioral therapy for children and 2 years experience with special needs! I can help with Light Housekeeping and Cooking/Meal Preparation. Mornings and afternoons are open! Evenings and Nights are up for...
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Lehigh Acres, FL

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hello! My name is Katie. I am 21 years old and am a sophomore at Florida Institute of Technology. I am pursuing a degree in Clinical Psychology. I currently work as a behavioral therapist at Stepping Stones Kids Therapy for children/teens with ASD or other special needs (ages 2-15). I love working with kids! Before working as a...

Ashley H. says "Katie is amazing. She's been with our family for a few months. We have a more difficult child and the way she has handled him and navigated him has been...

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Fort Myers, FL

5.0(1)
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$10/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
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...

Angela H. says "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...

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Special Needs Provider With Experience With Autism

Fort Myers, FL

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience
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,...

Lauren H. says "I met "Miss Kelly" in my neighborhood. She has a lot of experience working with children (especially those with special needs) in the school setting....

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Dependable Overnight/ Day, Caregiver For Special Needs

Lehigh Acres, FL

3.0(1)
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$13/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
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...

Brenda C. says "Does take a lot of time off for personal interests."

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Good Vibes And Happy Times

Lehigh Acres, FL

4.0(1)
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$19/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
carpooling
meal prep
+ 1 more
I have 11 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...

Alisha M. says "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...

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Evenings And/or Weekends Care Provider

Fort Myers, FL

5.0(1)
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$22/hr
10 years experience
My name is Stephanie. I have worked with special needs kiddos for about 21 years. Working with these beautiful souls is truly my passion and I am so lucky to have found something I love so immensely! I am a very positive, energetic, loving, reliable, patient, flexible, hard working, and open minded person. I started out doing...

Sarah D. says "Steph has cared for my under a year old daughter a few days a week while I was working. I cannot express enough her gift of working with babies/kids. From...

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Caregiver Available

Lehigh Acres, FL

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
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...

Alisa R. says "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!"

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I Help You.

Lehigh Acres, FL

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$49/hr
3 years experience
Light cleaning
errands
dementia
companionship
meal prep
+ 1 more
I'm here for help you and your family. That is the Most important. I'd describe my personality as very dedicated person to everything I like, I am very patient with people when they need my help and I have many goals to follow when it comes to helping people who need it. I like caring for seniors because I love help peoples...
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Lehigh Acres, FL

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Thanks for your consideration. I am a patient, kind, and professional caregiver. I specialize in first aid, medication management, and supportive care.
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Over 20 Years Experienced CNA/ Caregiver

Fort Myers, FL

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$14/hr
10 years experience
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....
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Hello I Am Filipina And I Love Caring People

Lehigh Acres, FL

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$25/hr
4 years experience
little about my self I start my journey as domestic helper in Singapore, and I meet this beautiful family who has there 1st daughter has special needs "Blackfan diamond anemia " its a rare genetic blood disorder where the bone marrow doesn't produce enough red blood cells and decide to move in America due to her rare condition I...
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Lehigh Acres, FL

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$25/hr
12 years experience
hello I am Filipina and a little summary about nanny journey. I start in Singapore 2013, in Singapore being nanny is very different from what they called and what your job descriptions We call us " DH domestic helper " or house maid which is more here like house manager too. And the reason why I end up here in America. I met...
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Fort Myers, FL

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$20/hr
2 years experience
Transportation
meal prep
light cleaning
errands
I am a caregiver with over two years of experience supporting and caring for older adults. I am certified as a Special Needs Caregiver (CNE), which allows me to provide a professional, safe, and empathetic service. I specialize in daily assistance, medication management, mobility support, personal hygiene, and, above all,...
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Fort Myers, FL

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$15/hr
8 years experience
hi! My name is Amanda, I have been babysitting/ working with kids for the past 8 years now. I worked at creative world preschool/ daycare. I was recently a camp counselor for the last three summers at camp frontiers overnight summer camp. there I worked with kids all ages. I also babysat in high school and in college. I...
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Lehigh Acres, FL

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$25/hr
I have experience with ADD/ADHD, ASD, ODD, PTSD, and Global Developmental Delays. My son is on the spectrum, so I handle and live with someone who has the diagnosis. I am able to help with medication administration, bathroom and bathing needs, feeding support, etc.
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Lehigh Acres, FL

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$16/hr
1 year experience
Hi, I'm Jessa. I have experience in a group home setting caring for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. I'm patient and caring.
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Very Experienced Caregiver/ Babysitter

Lehigh Acres, FL

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
carpooling
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hello!! My name is Tabitha. I have over 10 years experience with caregiver/ babysitter. Over 17 years experience with caring for special needs individuals. I'm caring, hardworking and I have a sharp eye for anything that may cause harm to your love one. I have reliable transportation and will always be on time. You can be...
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Pre-School Teacher With 10 Years Experience .Available Up To 3 1/2 Days A Week, Plus 1 Date Night A Month

Lehigh Acres, FL

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$13/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
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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Special Needs Caregivers in Alva, FL are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

Katherine S.

Katie is amazing. She's been with our family for a few months. We have a more difficult child and the way she has handled him and navigated...

- Ashley H.

Mackenzie A.

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...

- Angela H.

Kelly G.

I met "Miss Kelly" in my neighborhood. She has a lot of experience working with children (especially those with special needs) in the...

- Lauren H.

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