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Celia W.

Alva, FL

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$15/hr
My name is Celia. I am a 28-year-old single, non-smoker with a vast a amount of childcare experience. I am currently in the last year finishing my bachelors in elementary and special education. However, I have experience with special needs. I was raised in a house with a mentally disabled aunt my whole life. I also worked as a...
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Alva, FL

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$18/hr
3 years experience
Light cleaning
travel
carpooling
swimming supervision
meal prep
+ 1 more
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
Meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
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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Senior Care Assistant With Devotion

Fort Myers, FL

5.0(1)
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$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Personal care
I am a senior assistant, I have experience with dementia clients. Also worked and certified as a CCA, caring for and assisting special needs clients. Assisting while teaching personal care and every day living skills. Other abilities include meal prep, medication management, social interaction, appointment transportation and...

Rebecca W. says "I broke both of my arms in late January 2024. I hired Shelly in February and have kept her ever since. She does a great job and has a can do attitude....

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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
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
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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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
Grocery shopping
swimming supervision
carpooling
meal prep
light cleaning
+ 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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Caregiver Available

Lehigh Acres, FL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Swimming supervision
carpooling
travel
craft assistance
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
Errands
mobility assistance
companionship
meal prep
light cleaning
+ 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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Child care

Lehigh Acres, FL

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
carpooling
travel
meal prep
grocery shopping
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.
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Full Time Nanny Available

Lehigh Acres, FL

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$20/hr
8 years experience
I've raised 3 children of my own and one grandchild, I worked 8 years in the Healthy Start Program as a counselor working with pregnant mothers and children from infancy up to age three. I worked provided education about infant care, postpartum depression and provided community referrals for services such as housing, baby...
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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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$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
Grocery shopping
swimming supervision
carpooling
meal prep
light cleaning
+ 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
Light cleaning
travel
carpooling
swimming supervision
meal prep
+ 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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Lehigh Acres, FL

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$13/hr
Light cleaning
dementia
transportation
errands
Hello! My name is Nacheca and I have experience providing compassionate care for seniors, including those with special needs. I'm CPR certified, patient, and attentive, with a strong focus on safety and emotional well-being. I enjoy creating a calm and supportive environment whether that means assisting with daily routines,...
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Learn A Little More About Rosa

Fort Myers, FL

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$17/hr
3 years experience
Light cleaning
carpooling
swimming supervision
meal prep
grocery shopping
I'd describe my personality as funny, flexible, and caring. I like working with kids because they are vibrant and help me take life less seriously so that I can remember to always enjoy myself in every moment. I'm looking for a job that I can help my community in any manner. I am also looking to do amazing work to where...
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Babysitter (RBT- Certified)

Lehigh Acres, FL

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$20/hr
Hello! My name is Katie . I am currently a registered behavior technician (RBT) at Stepping Stones Kids Therapy in Cape Coral. I work with children (2-15) who have ASD or other behavioral deficits. I have greatly enjoyed my time working with kids and have lots of experience working with children functioning at different levels....

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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.

Shelly M.

I broke both of my arms in late January 2024. I hired Shelly in February and have kept her ever since. She does a great job and has a can do...

- Rebecca W.

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.

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