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Ligia F.

Gainesville, FL

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$13/hr
I have experience in taking care of a patient with Dementia. I have also been a personal assistant, preparing meals, light housekeeping & taking care of pets. I enjoy helping people & getting to know them.
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Energetic, Fun And Experienced Childcare Provider.

Gainesville, FL

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$13/hr
3 years experience
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
I have experience across the board. I have cared for ages 3months-16years. I have years of experience volunteering with children/teens with special needs and I am currently a Registered Behavior Technician.
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Gainesville, FL

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$15/hr
2 years experience
Travel
meal prep
carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
I am a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with experience providing compassionate, skilled care to children with special needs in home-health and private-duty settings. I provide close supervision to ensure safety at all times and assist with transportation to and from school, appointments, and activities as needed. My skills...
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Gainesville, FL

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$13/hr
4 years experience
Swimming supervision
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
I enjoyed baby sitting around my neighborhood in high school as well as my two younger step sibling, one of which has special needs. Just looking to make a few extra bucks while I'm in college, I'm very patient and work well with little ones.
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Supportive And Loving :)

Gainesville, FL

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$15/hr
5 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
carpooling
travel
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hi, my name is Katarina and I have always loved children and the ability to be a positive role model in their lives. I volunteered as a teachers assistant in Africa, was a camp counselor for a summer camp for 4 years, and have worked with kids with special needs for 2 years. I love taking care of children and being able to help...
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Nanny

Gainesville, FL

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$17/hr
3 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I have 3 years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Grocery Shopping. I have worked as a Paraprofessional for children ages 3-5 with special needs and behavior issues. I have also babysat for families since I was 16. I currently am in college working on an Early Childhood Educations degree. I am also CPR and...
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Nanny/ Baby Sitter Available

Gainesville, FL

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$10/hr
6 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
I've taken care of children between ages 1-18 with special needs for about 3 years. I now work in the Labor and Delivery department at Magee Women's Hospital as a Patient Care Technician.
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Gainesville, FL

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$19/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I have cared for children of all ages, from infants to 13 years of age, including my nieces (ages 2 and 4) and special needs children. I encourage and support a fun, safe, and nurturing environment where every child can learn, play, and feel supported and welcome.
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Gainesville, FL

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$16/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
Hi, I'm Sydney and I'm a daycare teacher with a bachelor's degree in health science and a minor in psychology. I've been babysitting since I was 14 for kids of all ages. I also co-led a music class for ages 2-8, and some kids with special needs, for 4 years. I have my own transportation and I'm fully vaccinated. In my free time...
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Gainesville, FL

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$13/hr
4 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
+ 1 more
My name is Meghan and I am an online biomedical neuroscience MS student at the University of Florida! I am striving to become a pediatric psychiatrist in the future, as I love both kids and the human brain. . I also love dogs and am happy to care for those fur babies as well. I have 5+ years of experience with all ages...
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Gainesville, FL

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$22/hr
2 years experience
Carpooling
light cleaning
meal prep
Hello! My name is Grace, I'm a Gainesville local looking to babysit. I grew up in Girl Scouts and am currently employed as a teaching aide at a charter school here in town. I have lots of experience working with children, especially those with special needs. I can also help with homework :) Primarily looking for work in the...
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Counselor For Life

Gainesville, FL

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$14/hr
5 years experience
Light cleaning
Hi, I'm Justin. I've been working with kids of various ages, genders, ethnicity, and special needs since 2015 when I was a Counselor in Training at a Summer Camp in Tallahassee. From the years 2016-2019 I was a Counselor at the camp and was the Head Male Side Director for the last year. In between August 2018 and March 2019 I...
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Safe And Kind Sitter

Gainesville, FL

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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Caregiving is more than just a job for me-it's something I truly love. I have years of experience working with both children, including those with special needs, and pets of all kinds. Whether it's supervising swimming and travel, providing safe and engaging play, or administering pet medication, I'm here to help with whatever...
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Gainesville, FL

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$16/hr
2 years experience
Meal prep
carpooling
grocery shopping
light cleaning
I have 2+ years of experience working with children. I worked two summers as a summer camp counselor to kindergarteners and have babysat children from family from less than 1 years old to 9 years old. I currently work as a registered behavior technician working with children with autism as well as other children with special...
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Child Care Experience

Gainesville, FL

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$20/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Meal prep
carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
Hi! My name is Teagan and I am a current college student. I have been a babysitter for about 5 years now. I have experience caring for infants, toddlers, kids, and pre-teens. I also have experience caring for special-needs children. I am trained in first aid. I have reliable transportation and a flexible schedule.
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Gainesville, FL

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$20/hr
8 years experience
Meal prep
carpooling
grocery shopping
light cleaning
Hi! My name is Grace and I'm a student in the post-graduate Nursing program at UF. I have 8 years of experience caring for children of all ages, from infants to pre-teens. My last job was being a nanny to an infant for a year, and I'm also very experienced with special needs kids. I am comfortable caring for multiple children...
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Isobel D.'s Photo

Gainesville, FL

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$18/hr
3 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
carpooling
travel
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Isobel, I am looking for a job as a babysitter. I have worked at Flip Factory Zone for the past 3 years and am now a preschool teacher at Imagine Learning Center. I have experience working with kids and those of special needs. I'm passionate about creating a safe, fun, and nurturing environment where kids can...
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Babysitter/Nanny

Gainesville, FL

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$15/hr
6 years experience
Travel
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
My name is Bella and I am 23 years old and currently in Nursing School. I love working with kids and I plan on becoming a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner one day. I have over 7 years of experience and have worked with special needs children as well as babysat and nannied. I have overnight experience and have babysat multiple...
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Gainesville, FL

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$20/hr
2 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
companionship
mobility assistance
dementia
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Molly and I am a registered nurse! With 2 years of experience as a nurse in senior care, I'm passionate about supporting adults' and seniors' well-being and independence. I also have experience working with adults with special needs. Making a positive difference in people's lives is my calling. My approach is...
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Rosina E.'s Photo

Gainesville, FL

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$25/hr
3 years experience
Transportation
errands
light cleaning
meal prep
Making a difference in someone's life is what I strive for. My experiences in adult and senior care have inspired me to support families by providing reliable care options for their loved ones. With a graduate degree and three years of experience, I bring a patient, friendly, and professional approach to caregiving. I am...
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