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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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Babysitter/Nanny

Gainesville, FL

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$15/hr
6 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
travel
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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Experienced Nanny! (Nursing Student)

Gainesville, FL

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$10/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Grocery shopping
travel
craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
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I am a Pediatric Cardiac ICU nurse, so I have experience caring for premie/newborns to age 21. My schedule allows me to be very flexible in scheduling the other 4 days of the week. I am CPR/BLS certified, and will renew this training when necessary. Outside of nursing, I have been a babysitter for ages 0-13 since high...
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Energetic, Fun And Experienced Childcare Provider.

Gainesville, FL

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$13/hr
3 years experience
Light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
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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$13/hr
3 years experience
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
light cleaning
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Hello! I currently am in PT school and I work as a nanny for a 1yo and 5yo. I have also worked as a summer camp coach for ages 3 - 8 years (including children with special needs). I love kids and I am willing to help with cooking, transportation, school, and more!
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Gainesville, FL

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$13/hr
4 years experience
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
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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Gainesville, FL

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$13/hr
4 years experience
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
light cleaning
grocery shopping
+ 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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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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UF STUDENT OFFERING NANNYING/TUTORING/PETCARE

Gainesville, FL

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$15/hr
7 years experience
Current UF student here for the entire Summer! -Available for tutoring, pet care, and child care. -Also have experience with special needs pets and children -AED, CPR, First Aid and Emergency Medical Responder certified -Have my own transport with 3 seats (4 if front seat allowed)
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Hello! My Name Is Ashley, I Am Very Caring And Have Several Years Of Experience Caring For Others.

Gainesville, FL

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$13/hr
15 years experience
Hello! I have 15 years experience caring for children, pets, and older adults. I am currently in graduate school for occupational therapy and am comfortable with children who have special needs. I love being active and having a great time!
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Gainesville, FL

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$20/hr
1 year experience
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
meal prep
travel
Caring for children and helping them grow their skills and flourish is a true passion of mine. I helped raise 8 special needs siblings so I am no stranger to planning fun and engaging activities and identifying and meeting a child's unique needs. I have a graduate degree and have worked as a teacher for the last 4 years...
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Gainesville, FL

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$29/hr
Nurturing young minds is a true passion of mine, and I'm excited to offer my care and support to your family. As an occupational therapy student with experience as a swim instructor for children with special needs, I am eager to work in pediatrics. My approach is patient, calm, creative, and friendly. I'm comfortable caring for...
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Supportive And Loving :)

Gainesville, FL

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$15/hr
5 years experience
Craft assistance
travel
carpooling
meal prep
light cleaning
+ 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/Sitter

Gainesville, FL

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$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
light cleaning
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Hey there! My name is Noelle, and I am a very kind and compassionate 26-year-old. I currently am going to school for nursing and scrub technician at Savanna State University. My certifications are medical assistant and CNA. I am also CPR and bls certified. I started off taking care of children with special needs at 16 years old...
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Gainesville, FL

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$18/hr
3 years experience
Grocery shopping
travel
carpooling
meal prep
light cleaning
+ 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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Child Care Experience

Gainesville, FL

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$16/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
meal prep
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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Safe And Kind Sitter

Gainesville, FL

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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
light cleaning
grocery shopping
+ 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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$15/hr
4 years experience
Light cleaning
carpooling
meal prep
Currently in Daytona Beach, Palm Coast, and surrounding areas. Moving to Gainesville area Jan 2026! Current special needs nanny and pediatric mental health nurse assistant. Demonstrated ability to support and develop individuals who are nonverbal, autistic, and those dealing with other cognitive disabilities. I possess an...
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Gainesville, FL

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$15/hr
2 years experience
Craft assistance
carpooling
meal prep
grocery shopping
travel
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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$14/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Grocery shopping
carpooling
meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
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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  • The average post rate is $17.08/hr as of January 2026

  • The average star rating for rated special needs caregivers is 4.6

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