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Chandler R.

Cape Canaveral, FL

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$13/hr
Hi, I'm Chandler! I'm new to St Pete from Illinois! I am caring, compassionate and trustworthy! I would like to start with infants with autism spectrum. I have tons of experience due to my cousin being on the extreme spectrum. I understand boundaries and know it's important to follow children's instinct but also guide them in a...
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Full Time Fun Loving Nanny

Merritt Island, FL

5.0(1)
from
$19/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 19 families in your area
Swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
travel
Hello I'm 55I've been happily employed the last 11yrs as a private nanny in Indiana & Florida. Helping family's full time, overnights , & with date nights . I really enjoy doing arts & crafts , games, puzzles , science experiments, cooking , reading, outside activities, as well finding fun things to do/ explore in the community...

Care Member says "Kelley has been amazing- she is the first person outside of our families that we’ve had watch our son and we could not have ended up with anyone better....

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Merritt Island, FL

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
light cleaning
carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I love kids, and the feeling has seemed mutual for as long as I can remember. I took my first childcare course at age 11 and babysat regularly from then until I had little ones of my own. Now that my kids are grown, I'd love to help out with yours. I have long-term experience with infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. I've also...

Gustav H. says "Sherry did an excellent job taking care of our two-year-old at our wedding. She was amazing and can't express how grateful we were for taking such good...

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Merritt Island, FL

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$18/hr
10 years experience
Transportation
light cleaning
companionship
errands
personal care
+ 1 more
Work a lot with Seniors in an organizational company that I have . Retired from work to Care for my mom for two years who had Parkinson's and a brain tumor, so I have experience in caring for a loved one with special needs. I am reliable and compassionate and would be happy to help your family .
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Cocoa Beach, FL

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$18/hr
4 years experience
Music and dog lover who thinks children are wise and hilarious. New to the area and hoping I can be of assistance to you and your family. I had a nephew with CP who passed away 6 months ago at age 5. He taught me a lot about CP. I have also babysat for children who live with CP and autism. I spent 1 semester helping high-school...
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Merritt Island, FL

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$15/hr
6 years experience
Meal prep
grocery shopping
light cleaning
I worked as a substitute teacher with children of varying exceptionalities for many years in Virginia and Florida. I have worked as an instructional assistant in Brevard County for 5 years. I work well and enjoy working with children with special needs. I do work school hours but have some evenings and weekends open for care.
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Night Nanny & Baby Whisperer

Merritt Island, FL

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$20/hr
2 years experience
Though I love kids of all ages, the infant stage is my favorite. There is nothing sweeter to me than a baby's coos or the "milk buzz" on their little faces after a feeding. Fortunately the feeling seems to be mutual; babies and young children take to me. So now that my own children are grown, I've gone back to helping young...
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My Name Is Triston, Im 20 Years Young And Love To Hell Where I Can!

Merritt Island, FL

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$16/hr
1 year experience
I'd describe my personality as honest, friendly, and responsible I like caring for people with special needs because I myself am a high functioning autistic so I like to help others feel more comfortable with themselves I'm looking for a job that I can help some people understand that everyone is different and special in their...
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Merritt Island, FL

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$13/hr
6 years experience
I have worked as a substitute teacher and an instructional assistant with many different types of special needs from Pre-K up through middle school. Working with people with special needs is something that I enjoy. I have a child with high functioning autism.
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Cocoa Beach, FL

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$13/hr
2 years experience
Hi! I recently moved to Mooresville and would love to continue my experience with childcare! I fell in love with childcare by being a nanny to my 6-year-old nephew with autism for two years! I am experienced with remote learning! I have a reliable suv! I am patient and will educate, have fun and love your children! I would love...
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A Little About Me

Melbourne, FL

4.7(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 15 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
Experience with children around different countries. Trustful, honest, hard working and reliable. College degree, CPR trained, clean background check, ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis) knowledge and very experienced with childrem with special needs. COVID vaccinated.

Care Member says "Michelle was great with our kids. Great communication and always punctual. Would hire again!"

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Caregiver With Lots Of Patience And A Big Heart!

Satellite Beach, FL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 9 families in your area
Meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
I have been a Certified Nursing Assistant since January 2012. I graduated nursing school (LPN) in August 2014. I still have to pass state nursing boards. I have experience caring for infants, toddlers, and special needs children/adults. I am CPR/First Aid certified, do not smoke and have reliable transportation. I love pets,...

Zandrea B. says "Carol was a huge blessing in our lives! Carol has been watching my 2 boys (3 and 2 year olds) for years now! They absolutely love her and I feel...

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Rockledge, FL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
I have 6 years of experience in childcare. I just moved to the Rockledge/Viera area a few months ago from Washington state to be with my husband who is stationed at the base nearby. I previously worked with a child with cerebral palsy as a night/day nurse doing activities, preparing meals, tidying up the house, and spending...

Li-yun F. says "Kristen was great with our 3 year old and very attentive :) We would definitely love to hire her again and recommend her to anyone. "

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Karin S. From Nuernberg Germany

Indialantic, FL

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hi! I am a very reliable, experienced , patient, and creative person who has approximately 18 years of experience caring for special children, from infants to adults. With me, your children will be getting the best care as I am a special needs mom myself and have high expectations for anyone caring for my child, and I'm willing...

Anbe M. says "Karin has a heart for the work she does as a caregiver. I believe that Karin would do this work for free - if it meant choosing pay or leaving a client with...

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Part-Time Babysitter

Cocoa, FL

4.8(1)
from
$13/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Travel
light cleaning
carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I have babysat since from 10/2005 to present day. I have babysat children ranging from newborn to age of 14. Have experience with special needs children such as diabetics, autistic, ADHD, and bipolar children. I cooked, cleaned, and took care of the children' s physical and emotional needs. I also offer other services other than...

Kiara L. says "I hired Taylor a few times and she was so great with my toddler son. She has always been on time, she's great with following my sons routine, and has...

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Satellite Beach, FL

5.0(0)
from
$20/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have experience working with children, adults and seniors. My granddaughter is autistic so I have spent many hours with her from birth to her current age of 13 yrs old. I belong to a Specials Needs support group sponsored by my church. I also have participated in vacation bible school for special needs children. I have a lot...
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Rockledge, FL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
I have over 10 years of babysitting experience. I am Safe Sitter certified, a Certified Nurse Assistant and Emergency First Responder. I have worked in pediatrics with children of all ages and have babysitting experience with babies, young children, preteens and children (and adults) with disabilities, both in a care-giving...

Alexandria H. says "Eva is honestly and truly one of the most special humans I have ever met. The way she cares for others is unmatched. Watching her work has brought me...

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Caregiver

Melbourne, FL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hey there! My name is Ashley and I have been a caregiver for seven years. I have worked with people of all ages, from developmental and intellectual disabilities to caring for the elderly with Alzheimer's and dementia, to most recently, spinal cord injury. I take pride in my upbeat positive and outgoing personality as well as my...

Jose L. says "We hired Ashley last minute , she was good at communicating with us and helping watch or 2 1/2 year old daughter . Our daughter doesn't like many people but...

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Special Needs Caregiver

Melbourne, FL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I believe that it is truly important to know who you are inviting into your home and your child's life. That being said, I am a full-time Nanny now for a family in Melbourne, FL. I have been working for them for little over a year now. You are welcome to meet myself and my family any time. You have access to plenty of references...

Janet I. says "Hope to have her again in the future, great person. Extra activities for the boys who loved the three days with Jessy."

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Kelley W.

Kelley has been amazing- she is the first person outside of our families that we’ve had watch our son and we could not have ended up with...

- Care member

Sherry L.

Sherry did an excellent job taking care of our two-year-old at our wedding. She was amazing and can't express how grateful we were for...

- Gustav H.

Michelle S.

Michelle was great with our kids. Great communication and always punctual. Would hire again!

- Care member

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