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Sergiy S.

Fort Lauderdale, FL

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$25/hr
6 years experience
CNA with huge experience working in healthcare, assisting a variety of patients with health, medical and physical care needs.
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Fort Lauderdale, FL

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$30/hr
Hi l'm Kandice a certified home health caregiver. I am also a certified patient care technician and transporter. I have been working with elderly over 10 years. I'm experience with working as a caregiver in area such as Hospice, Alzheimer's, dementia, sundown, cancer patients, bedridden, special needs and after surgery care. I...
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Behavior Therapist

Fort Lauderdale, FL

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$20/hr
5 years experience
Provided direct 1:1 therapy to children with Autism Spectrum Disorder, implementing programming developed by a Board Certified Behavior Analyst. Recorded data during sessions, targeting social, play, and basic life skills, and administering behavior management strategies.
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Caregiver/Nanny

Fort Lauderdale, FL

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$37/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
My name is Danica and I have been doing Senior Care for 7 years. I highly dependable and dedicate individual that is devoted in helping seniors. I honest and sincere and is extremely flexible with time. In addition I love kids and I have a 6 years that I love dearly and is willing to share her love as well. I am extremely...
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Experienced Home Health Aide

Fort Lauderdale, FL

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Gentle and caring with patients with Dementia and their caregivers. Patient, compassionate, and professional at all times.
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Professional Caregiver

Fort Lauderdale, FL

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$13/hr
3 years experience
Taking care of elders is a job that I really like. I feel comfortable with it and I also have experience with old people in special needs. I have patience, I am friendly, I like to talk about whatever comes up if it is interesting. The older people need to have a really special care giver and I think I am the one you need!.
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ESE Teacher Assistant Mature And Experienced Looking For A Part Time Job, Preferably Weekends.

Fort Lauderdale, FL

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$22/hr
10 years experience
I have been working for Broward School District for over 20 years as Teacher Assistant and Substitute Teacher grades K-5th, including children with autism, speech disability, learning delay and more. I help with toileting, feeding. I'm able to keep on learning and understanding more from children with disabilities. I'm very...
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Matured & Experienced With BS In Kinesiology

Fort Lauderdale, FL

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$20/hr
10 years experience
I previously work as a Athletic Therapist Assistant, I've worked in the education system with PreK-Senior high school students, and I also work with senior citizens. I have a bachelors degree in Kinesiology, with a focus on physical therapy! Latest position held is a physical education teacher!
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Fort Lauderdale, FL

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$15/hr
4 years experience
Hello my name is Mercedes, I am 34 years old, I am a responsible, punctual, respectful, affectionate and communicative person! I have more than 10 years of experience with children of all ages, special needs and autism and work and personal references, I have a private car and a driver's license and a clean record CERTIFICATION...
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Fort Lauderdale, FL

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$15/hr
10 years experience
I am a certified nursing assistant with more than 10 years in the Health Care field where I have encountered and cared for many patients with special needs. I have acquired special training in Alzheimer's and dementia care and have gained most of my experience in this area. I am caring, patient, compassionate and efficient in...
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Professional CNA/HHA With 15 Plus Years Care Giving Experience

Fort Lauderdale, FL

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$22/hr
10 years experience
Highly conscientious, detailed and flexible caregiver with over 20 years successful expertise working with the elderly & developmentally & physically disabled adults. I am dedicated to the field of direct care and nursing. I have excellent communication with patients & their families in a calm, patient & professional demeanor....
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Fort Lauderdale, FL

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$18/hr
5 years experience
I am a life skills coach for kids and young adults; teaching them the daily skills they will need to prepare them for the world. Those skills include household maintenance, personal care, financial responsibility, career/job preparation, social skills, and stress management along with other skills. As a mother of two special...
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Fort Lauderdale, FL

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$15/hr
I have been a caregiver for more than 10 years, worked experience, Hospital, nursing home, private homes, assistant Living. Diabetes , stroke, Cancer, dementia, Alzheimer's, Foley catheter feeding, hoyer lift etc...
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Fort Lauderdale, FL

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$18/hr
5 years experience
Hi! I have worked in both a private school for severely disabled children for three years. I am currently working as a special education teacher in a public school. I have worked with all groups up to 15 and absolutely love what I do. I am currently getting my masters in special education!
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Fort Lauderdale, FL

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Helped take care of mentally and physically challenging sister. She wasn't able to do anything for herself, except using her hands to eat. She could say wawa for water and let me know if she needed to go potty.
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Experienced Care Giver

Fort Lauderdale, FL

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$17/hr
10 years experience
I have worked in the healthcare field for close to a decade. I have experience with special needs caring for a boy with autism. We would go out in public and I would help him navigate social situations. I also worked in a home for people with special needs as a nurse assistant.
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Fort Lauderdale, FL

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$20/hr
I'm a kind lovely nice person who love to work with Austin child know how to make them calm down love to have fun with them
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Childcare Provider

Fort Lauderdale, FL

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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello , my name is Latavia I am an experienced Behavior Therapist for 19 years. I can assist with baby sitting and also advocacy with special needs . I can help your child or children reach their highest potential . I can assist in meetings for advocacy assist with IEP plans or goals to make sure they are reaching them and also...
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Fort Lauderdale, FL

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$18/hr
5 years experience
Im a dedicated special needs caregiver with a heart for making everyday brighter and more meaningful. For over 4, I've supported children and adults with developmental, physical, and behavioral challenges. Helping them grow, learn, and thrive in their own unique ways. I specialize in turning daily care into moments of joy,...
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Fort Lauderdale, FL

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$29/hr
2 years experience
Hi! I am a registered behavior technician with 1. 5 years of ABA experience and about 9 years of experience within the autism community. I am comfortable working with any child or adult with autism or a related disability. I can work with kids with aggression as well.
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