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Isabel M.'s Photo

Gainesville, FL

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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
travel
light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
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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Sydney M.'s Photo

Gainesville, FL

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$16/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
travel
grocery shopping
craft assistance
swimming supervision
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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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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Grace B.'s Photo

Gainesville, FL

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$22/hr
2 years experience
Meal prep
carpooling
light cleaning
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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Leticia L.'s Photo

Gainesville, FL

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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello I am Leticia, I live in Gainesville, and I am 31 years old. I was nanny since 16 years old for multiple families including newborns, infants, toddlers and teenagers, and also children with special needs. I also have experience taking care of more than one child at the same time. My responsibilities have included driving,...
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Emily H.'s Photo

Gainesville, FL

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$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
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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Linnea M.'s Photo

Gainesville, FL

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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
I have been working with children for as long as I can remember, from babysitting the neighborhood kids, to watching my niece and nephews grow up, to becoming a lead toddler teacher at a local daycare. I believe that children should not be just sat in front of the television, but that they should be playing games, reading books,...
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Kylie S.'s Photo

Gainesville, FL

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$14/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
carpooling
meal prep
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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Supportive And Loving :)

Gainesville, FL

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$15/hr
5 years experience
Light cleaning
travel
carpooling
swimming supervision
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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Babysitter/Nanny

Gainesville, FL

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$20/hr
6 years experience
Meal prep
travel
light cleaning
swimming supervision
My name is Bella and I am 25 years old and currently in Nursing School. I love working with kids and I plan on becoming a Nurse Midwife one day. I have over 10 years of experience and have worked with special needs children as well as babysat and nannied. I have overnight experience and have babysat multiple children at once....
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Joneshia R.'s Photo

Gainesville, FL

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$15/hr
2 years experience
Grocery shopping
travel
craft assistance
carpooling
meal prep
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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Hi, I'm Isa! An Actor Who's Passionate About Childcare Loves To Find Fun Ways For Kids To Learn.

Gainesville, FL

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$16/hr
1 year experience
Grocery shopping
meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
light cleaning
I am a BFA Musical Theatre student at UF. I understand the gravity of trusting the caretaker who will be spending time with and helping your children grow as individuals. I've grown up babysitting little cousins and family friends' children, and 2 months ago I took care of and provided for my 4-month-old niece for a couple...
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Ava E.'s Photo

Gainesville, FL

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$16/hr
3 years experience
Grocery shopping
swimming supervision
carpooling
meal prep
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Ava, and I'm a college student at Santa Fe College. I have previous babysitting experience caring for up to three children at a time, including a child with special needs. I really enjoy spending time with kids and making sure they feel comfortable, safe, and entertained. I'm responsible, patient, dependable, and...
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Kendyll C.'s Photo

Gainesville, FL

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$13/hr
5 years experience
I'm a sitter who has been working with children for over five years. My passion for nurturing and supporting children's growth and development motivates me to provide a safe and stimulating environment for them to learn and thrive. I have experience caring for children of all ages, from toddlers to preteens, and I'm comfortable...
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Samantha B.'s Photo

Gainesville, FL

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$25/hr
6 years experience
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
meal prep
Hi! I'm a 19-year-old childcare provider with 5+ years of experience caring for children of all ages, including children with special needs. I'm CPR certified and have EMT training, and I'm currently working toward my firefighting certification. For the past 2+ years, I've regularly cared for multiple children at a time, giving...
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Liliana M.'s Photo

Gainesville, FL

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$10/hr
1 year experience
Grocery shopping
swimming supervision
carpooling
meal prep
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Lili and I am a nursing major. I am a licensed CNA, and I am BLS and First Aid certified. I have over 3 years of caretaking experience ranging from babysitting jobs for children ages 0-13 to long-term caregiving for elderly patients. I also have a lot of experience volunteering with special needs children, and I...
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Molly P.'s Photo

Gainesville, FL

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$20/hr
2 years experience
Errands
mobility assistance
companionship
meal prep
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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Gainesville, FL

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Infants thru 4 yrs old Over 20 years experience in childcare. Specialization is taking in infants and nurturing them to become confident preschoolers. Comfortable working with children with varying ability levels- experience with children with special needs. The three children I have been caring for for the last three and a...
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Full Time Summer 2024 Nanny

Gainesville, FL

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$20/hr
2 years experience
Grocery shopping
swimming supervision
carpooling
meal prep
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Fun-loving, responsible sitter, who goes out of the way to create a fun, safe, and stimulating environment for children. I can help with Travel, Housekeeping, Swimming Supervision, and so much more. I have worked as a pediatric physical therapist technician, so I have experience working with children with special needs and...
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Olivia E.'s Photo

Alachua, FL

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$25/hr
6 years experience
I am passionate about caring for people with special needs because I have an understanding most people working with disabilities don't. I experience my own struggles and symptoms that give me confidence I can relate or just generally understand those around me with their own struggles. My goal as a student at the University of...
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  • The average posted rate is $17.00/hr as of October 2026

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

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