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Julia B.

Bonita Springs, FL

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$20/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
I'd describe my personality as silly, outgoing, energetic I like working with kids because it makes me happy since I don't have any of my own. I'm looking for a job that keeps me busy and helps me while I am in between jobs. I just want to take care of kids and make them happy and help out the families in need! I started...
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Fort Myers, FL

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$25/hr
20 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
I love working with kids, because I believe it's my calling. I started working with kids at an early age as the eldest child of 6 and the eldest grandchild of 15 on my mother's side, there were always plenty of younger siblings and cousins to look after. As a teenager, I volunteered in the kids department on Wednesday nights...
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Experienced Educator And Childcare Provider

Bonita Springs, FL

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$15/hr
2 years experience
I have experience caring for children with a broad range of special needs, including high-functioning autism, ADHD, and mood disorders/anxiety. I am also married to someone with a mild physical disability and have spent significant time caring for other family members with mood disorders/anxiety.
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Special Needs Trained

Bonita Springs, FL

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$19/hr
6 years experience
As a counselor with a master's degree in counseling education, I have taken coursework and have had individual and group experiences with special needs kids and adults. I had my own private practice and worked in the school system both of which offered great experience for special needs populations, helping with behavioral cues,...
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Experienced, Compassionate Caregiver, 10+ Years

Naples, FL

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$35/hr
11 years experience
Hi! With 11 years of experience and a passion in Human Services, I provide person-centered support for individuals with developmental and physical disabilities. I am dedicated to delivering care that promotes dignity, independence, and comfort in a calm, respectful environment. I previously managed a Residential Program for...
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Naples, FL

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$17/hr
3 years experience
Hello! I have a passion for Special Needs! I served as a camp counselor for Special abilities of various needs! I have experience with Down Syndrome, Williams syndrome, Autism, and much more!
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Fort Myers, FL

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$21/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Having a large experience working with children of all ages! CPR and first aid certified, experience with special needs, specially ASD (Autism Spectrum)! I'm a very creative person, organized, kind and reliable, love to work with arts and crafts, play outside, play games! My last job was taking care of two amazing kids, as a...
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Cape Coral, FL

4.0(0)
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$13/hr
6 years experience
Light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
carpooling
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
I was an Au pair for over 5 years in Boston MA but also in Hannibal Mo caring children from newborn to 12 years old and taking care with special needs. My work consisted of getting up early to prepare breakfast, take them to school, in the afternoons after school pick them up, snacks and take them to all extra activities they...
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Caregiver For Children/Elderly Or Special Needs Available!

Fort Myers, FL

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
5 years experience
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
I have experience working in the child care setting teaching preschool and also working in younger classrooms as well, before I obtained my bachelors degree in education. Currently I am a stay at home mother of three who is looking to help out other parents with child care as needed, from my home! My children are younger and...

Shelley C. says "Amanda is a dedicated mother of 3. She is fun and shows patience and love with children. She creates a language rich environment and is good at fostering...

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Special Needs Provider With Experience With Autism

Fort Myers, FL

5.0(0)
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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,...
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Cape Coral, FL

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Greetings! I naturally enjoy outdoor activities, animals, and going to the gym. My friends would describe me as reliable, passionate, and animated. I've always wanted to help others so I graduated from FIU with a B. S. in Recreation Therapy and Sports Management. For a year I worked with the Geriatric population, where I was...

Elena D. says "Kelsey has been great with my teen daughter with significant and multiple special needs. My daughter loved her and was always happy in her presence. She is...

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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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Care Giver

Naples, FL

5.0(0)
from
$20/hr
I have helped care for my cousins, ages 14 and 11, with Down Syndrome since they were born. I have extensive volunteer time in the public school system in special needs classroom.
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Physical Therapy Graduate Student

Naples, FL

5.0(1)
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$13/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hi! I am a Doctor of Physical Therapy graduate from the University of Miami and recently moved home to Tucson to start travel PT. I have a lot of experience working with people of all ages and of all different level of needs. Looking to help those in need of short term care. Looking forward to hearing from you!

Jim G. says "Friendly, punctual, responsible, and a safe driver; would definitely hire again if the need arises."

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Fort Myers, FL

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
travel
carpooling
meal prep
Hello! My name is Paige! I am 26 and am currently a full-time nanny. I have experience in health care working in a hospital with CPR and First Aid skills, as well as working with special needs children. Specifically autism, developmental delays, speech delays, nonverbal, and physical delays. My schedule is changing and I am now...

Matt And Marina R. says "Paige is fantastic! She worked with us consistently this year and was amazing with my 3 kids. One has medical issues and another has behavioral...

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Evenings And/or Weekends Care Provider

Fort Myers, FL

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
21 years experience
My name is Stephanie but most little ones call me Stephie! I have worked with special needs kiddos for about 21 years. Working with these beautiful souls is truly my passion and I am so grateful to have found something I love so immensely! I am a very positive, energetic, loving, reliable, patient, flexible, hard working, and an...

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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Naples, FL

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
carpooling
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I'm 58 years young looking for part time private nanny employment, nanny , or date night babysitting. I'm an energetic, proud mom to 3, and blessed Nana to 3. I am CPR/BLS/first aid certified (renew every 2 yrs), Safe Driver on my license, 2022 Toyota Venza (non smoker), fully vaccinated, including COVID, ready to travel TSA...

Care Member says "Sue is the absolute best! She was with our family for the first several months when I returned to work. She bonded immediately with my daughter (and me...

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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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Caregiver For People With Special Needs

Cape Coral, FL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I am a retired Respiratory Therapist, in my 60's, a Neonatal/Pediatric Specialist. I have a child with Down syndrome and autism, I've worked with people with special needs since I volunteered in grade school. I have cared for people with cerebral palsy, down syndrome, autism, (aside from my own 14yr old child) and a variety of...

Vera S. says "Mary was WONDERFUL for my son with needs. She was always prepared for the time spent with him. I would hire Mary again if I ever need her services. She was...

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Experienced And Compassionate Caregiver

Cape Coral, FL

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Hello! I'm a dedicated and loving caregiver with over 15 years of experience in providing exceptional care to individuals of all ages. My background as a certified medical assistant, specializing in ophthalmology, equips me with a unique set of skills to offer comprehensive and compassionate support to those in need. As a mother...

Dawn S. says "I am a blind person in a wheelchair. I was on vacation in Florida and hired Miriam to assist me in the hotel and around the resort. She is kind,...

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  • The average posted rate is $17.00/hr as of July 2026

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Amanda B.

Amanda is a dedicated mother of 3. She is fun and shows patience and love with children. She creates a language rich environment and is good...

- Shelley C.

Kelsey D.

Kelsey has been great with my teen daughter with significant and multiple special needs. My daughter loved her and was always happy in her...

- Elena D.

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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