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Lori B.


Bushnell, FL

$48-50/hr10 yrs exp

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I have extensive experience in maintaining and caring for home. I enjoy working with elderly folks, pets, and working both inside and outside. I have 10+ years in EMS and 30+ years housekeeping, I can clean all aspects of your home, take you to appointments, do grocery shopping, take care of your finances or just come spend...
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Lindsey M.


Wildwood, FL

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Patient And Gentle Care And Companionship For Your Loved One

5.0

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Hi there! Thank you for your consideration in my bio in caring for your loved ones. As a mother of two teenagers, in addition to being a long-time nanny and a school teacher, I pride myself on being a very loving, motherly, patient person. I love taking care of my family, cooking three meals a day, keeping the house tidy, and...
5.0
"I would recommend Lindsey to anyone who's looking for a caregiver not only is Lindsey a great caregiver but she is a great person with a big heart."

Reviewed by Robert C.

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Melissa S.


Brooksville, FL

$15-21/hr10 yrs exp

25 Year Caregiving Professional

5.0

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25 years caregiving experience. I have worked with Children with special needs as well as adults and seniors. I have worked in assisted-living, group homes, as well as nursing homes and rehabilitation centers. I have experience with catheters, Hoyer lifts, pretty much everything that you can think of when it comes to the...
5.0
"Melissa is a real professional, caring and well versed in care giving end of life. She is proactive and you can trust what she says she will and can. She is very trustworthy, confident and intuitive to your...

Reviewed by Pamela H.

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Hayleigh R.


Groveland, FL

$11-20/hr3 yrs exp

5.0

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I am an outgoing, friendly, and very caring caretaker. I love spending my free time with my friends and family! I started babysitting for my younger twin brothers, as they got older I started babysitting for other families as well, and in January of 2021 I got the opportunity to become nanny/ house manager for an amazing family...
5.0
"HAYLEIGH assisted with early mornings for my son. She would take him to school and also occasionally pick him up from school as needed. She is super friendly and very kind. I instantly felt at ease with her and...

Reviewed by Sarah B.

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Danille J.


Mascotte, FL

$17-25/hr4 yrs exp

5.0

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My Name is Danille J, I have been a certified nursing assistant for 4 years. I'm not just love what I do , u have the heart for it.
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Emily S.


Leesburg, FL

$20-32/hr10 yrs exp

Reliable Mother Of 2

5.0

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I live in the south Leesburg/Okahumpka area. I am a part time nanny for 2 children. I have over 10 years of experience caring for my 2 children and have babysat and taken care of children and pets since I was a teenager. In college, I was a nanny for 2 special needs children. My husband has a flexible job working from home and...
5.0
"My daughter begs to spend time with Emily!! She is fun and keeps her busy! I don't worry at all when she's with Emily, and I don't leave my daughter with just anyone. She is great with animals and my dog loves...

Reviewed by Michelle S.

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Fonteshe G.


Leesburg, FL

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Full-time Teacher And Passionate Educator And Mother

5.0

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I have a passion for working with children, children with special needs, as well as senior citizens. I have been in the education system for over 32 years, and have worked with regular education children, as well as children with autism, speech impairments, and behavior needs. I love what I do and would love the opportunity to...
5.0
"Fonteshe assisted my 19-year-old son with special needs as his job coach when he started his new job. She was extremely interested in consulting with his head coach and how to help him prior to starting the...

Reviewed by Jacey S.

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Kathy A.


Groveland, FL

$20-26/hr10 yrs exp

Senior Care Or Special Care

5.0

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Hello! I am a certified care provider with compassionate & caring experience with children & seniors. Also, health, wellness & nutrition specialist, home organizer, & have special-needs experience, My glowing recent, local references speak for themselves. I am highly qualified, creative, patient & secure with children, seniors &...
5.0
"Kathy is a mature, dependable and responsible, loving and caring woman. I highly recommend her for any position. You will not be disappointed."

Reviewed by Jennifer W.

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Kathy A.


Groveland, FL

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Senior & Special Needs Caretaker

5.0

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Hello! I am a qualified & certified health care provider with recent references. Qualified health & wellness provider, compassionate & caring. I love seniors & pets & all humanity. Highly qualified caretaker. It would be a privilege to interview with you. Thank you!
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Lisa F.


Leesburg, FL

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

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I am a Registered Nurse with NICU pediatric and mother baby experience. As motivated and organized individual I pay attention to detail and the ability to identify problems and resolve them quickly and efficiently while remaining dedicated to delivering compassionate care. I am a mother to two boys. I also have experience with...
5.0
"Lisa is so caring and genuine with my son. She is a great communicator and we always call her if we need someone! "

Reviewed by Care member

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Pamela S.


The Villages, FL

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Caregiver

5.0

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Hello, I have been in healthcare all my life. I have experience with dementia, strokes, special needs and many illnesses. I am compassionate and an experienced caregiver. I can do household tasks, Dr. Appointments, travel, grocery shopping, companionship, reorganizing your home, laundry, light house work, etc. I am able to do...
5.0
"Pam helped us with reorganizing our entire house after we made the move from the Northeast. She is very neat and went out of her way to make sure everything was done just right. She also made sure our cat and...

Reviewed by Gerard K.

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Judy B.


Leesburg, FL

$20/hr10 yrs exp

CNA That Loves Her Work

5.0

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I am a caring and attentive CNA and a retired pharmacy technician. My personality is upbeat and cheerful. For the last 6 years I have been taking care of a precious lady which passed away at 93 years old. Miss Mary was like my mom and I helped her to bathe, helped with her medication, getting her groceries and preparing her...
5.0
"Judy has been employed by me for 4 months. She has taken care of my daughter who has quadriplegic c.p. I have no hesitation in recommending Judy for future employment with your loved one. She is trustworthy and...

Reviewed by Patti V.

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Lindsey M.


Wildwood, FL

$22-50/hr10 yrs exp

My Caring Superpower Is Patience!

5.0

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Hi there! Thank you for your consideration in my bio in caring for your loved ones. As a mother of two teenagers, in addition to being a long-time nanny and a school teacher, I pride myself on being a very loving, motherly, patient person. I love taking care of my family, cooking three meals a day, keeping the house tidy, and...
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Michelle C.


Leesburg, FL

$22/hr10 yrs exp

Fun Loving Care

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I'm a 56-year-old Italian woman from New York I have 30 + years experience with. Alzheimer's Parkinson's and Elderly Care companion care. I'm available for live in situations . I have no children that live with me so it makes my schedule very flexible feel free to give me a call to discuss your loved one's care. I can also care...
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Holly J.


Groveland, FL

$25-50/hr10 yrs exp

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I'd describe my personality as patient, compassionate, and transparent. I like working with kids because I have raised 5 of my own. I have been a teacher for 8 years and I enjoy working with kids of all ages. Especially children with autism/special needs. I'm looking for a job that will enable me to help someone who is having...
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Lauren H.


Inverness, FL

$12-15/hr7 yrs exp

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I am CPR certified and first Aid and I have gone through Citrus County School District background checks and drug tests because I work at a school. I have worked closely with children, since I was very young. Working closely with my church child care from ages newborn to 12 years old. I have babysat my sisters children from when...
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Shannon D.


The Villages, FL

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Happy Helper

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I have well over 29 years of experience with all kinds of health care needs from children to special needs to seniors. I have worked in hospital settings to group homes and homes. I have Knowledge with many illnesses, some of them are dementia, epilepsy, tbi. I have been trained to work with a lot of medical equipment as well. I...
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Lisa F.


Leesburg, FL

$15-30/hr10 yrs exp

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am a Registered Nurse with NICU pediatric and mother baby experience. As motivated and organized individual I pay attention to detail and the ability to identify problems and resolve them quickly and efficiently while remaining dedicated to delivering compassionate care. I am a mother to two boys. I have recently made the...
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Tina C.


Groveland, FL

$5-10/hr10 yrs exp

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I have over 25 years of experience working with people with special needs in homes and hospitals. I love to give care to people with needs.
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Victoria T.


Leesburg, FL

$22-30/hr

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My most recent job in January and February involved helping out a HS student with online zoom. She has motor and speech disabilities so I was her communicator as well as after school tutor to ensure all homework & assignments were turned in. I also helped her shower, get dressed and go to the bathroom. I have over a year of...

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Bushnell, FL

Lindsey M.

5.0

Lindsey is stellar, an amazing and trusted caregiver who goes above and beyond.

- Russell S.

Melissa S.

5.0

Melissa is a rare combination of compassion, knowledge, and productivity. She was able to connect better and faster than I thought possible for my father with end-stage dementia, and managed his confusion and resistance with consistent kindness and patience. I was similarly impressed with her...

- Jennifer F.

Hayleigh R.

5.0

HAYLEIGH assisted with early mornings for my son. She would take him to school and also occasionally pick him up from school as needed. She is super friendly and very kind. I instantly felt at ease with her and trusted her to drive my son to school. She was excellent at communicating which is so...

- Sarah B.

Emily S.

5.0

My daughter begs to spend time with Emily!! She is fun and keeps her busy! I don't worry at all when she's with Emily, and I don't leave my daughter with just anyone. She is great with animals and my dog loves her too! He gets so excited and will jump in her lap! And he's a Chihuahua... so you know...

- Michelle S.

Fonteshe G.

5.0

Fonteshe assisted my 19-year-old son with special needs as his job coach when he started his new job. She was extremely interested in consulting with his head coach and how to help him prior to starting the position. Once his job started, she was there to help him navigate his few days on the job....

- Jacey S.

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