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Kelsea S.

Energetic, Fun And Experienced Childcare Provider.

Gainesville, FL

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$13/hr
3 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
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
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
travel
meal prep
carpooling
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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Nanny/ Baby Sitter Available

Gainesville, FL

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$10/hr
6 years experience
Travel
craft assistance
carpooling
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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Nanny

Gainesville, FL

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$17/hr
3 years experience
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
carpooling
+ 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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Babysitter/Nanny

Gainesville, FL

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$15/hr
6 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
travel
light cleaning
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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$16/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
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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Supportive And Loving :)

Gainesville, FL

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$15/hr
5 years experience
Light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
carpooling
+ 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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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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Gainesville, FL

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$13/hr
4 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
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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Gainesville, FL

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$19/hr
10 years experience
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
carpooling
+ 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
2 years experience
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
carpooling
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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Gainesville, FL

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$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
Hello, my name is Emily. I have over a decade of caregiving experience. From nannying, elder care, special needs care, and being a CNA in a skilled nursing facility, to handling farm animals, arachnids, dogs and cats, and even a llama once. I am CPR and BLS certified and am an extremely empathetic caregiver, for whatever your...
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Gainesville, FL

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$14/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
meal prep
carpooling
Hi! My name is Kylie and I am currently a freshmen at the University of Florida. I am studying education and hoping to eventually become a special education teacher or an elementary school teacher. I have previously worked with kids ranging from all ages and have also had experience working with kids who have type 2 diabetes and...
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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
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
meal prep
carpooling
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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$22/hr
2 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
carpooling
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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Gainesville, FL

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$20/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hi, my name is Yissleidy, most families call me Gee! I'm a warm, bilingual (English/Spanish) nanny based in Gainesville, FL, with over five years of experience caring for children from 6 weeks through the teen years across private, daycare, and school settings. My Nurse Assistant background means I'm fully comfortable with...
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Gainesville, FL

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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
Hi there! I have been working with children (both in-school and nannying infants and toddlers) for 10 years. I have a perfect driving record and pride myself in my ability to keep a household running smoothly. I love working with kids of all ages, and am experienced with special needs and infant care. I am very practiced at...
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Gainesville, FL

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$25/hr
3 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
transportation
errands
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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Gainesville, FL

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$20/hr
2 years experience
Errands
dementia
meal prep
light cleaning
companionship
+ 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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  • The average posted rate is $17.00/hr as of August 2026

  • The average star rating for rated special needs caregivers is 5.0

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