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Special needs caregivers in Lake Wales, FL

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Hi! I am a very reliable, respectful, patient, and creative person. With me, your child will receive appropriate care, and I'm willing to do additional tasks if requested. Personally, I am an organizer, multitasker, and punctual individual.
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Ruth M.


Haines City, FL

$15-20/hr3 yrs exp

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Besides my experience as a caregiver at Advent Health Hospital in the Med Surg Department, I have taken care of infants and toddlers as a part-time job over the last 3 years. Since one of my jobs is giving music and vocal lessons to mostly toddlers and teenagers I have learned how to interact and direct their attention in a...
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Christine C.


Winter Haven, FL

$20-35/hr10 yrs exp

Compassionate And Professional PT- FT Care Giver Available Various Work Hours

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I have worked in the health care fields over 20 years in various roles. Worked in Private care & facility care. I have also worked front & back office & as Dr Tech. I am comfortable working wit, Alzheimer's Dementia & special needs. I Also work with developmentally disabled & hospice for a number of years. I am currently a Med...
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Janet R.


Winter Haven, FL

$16-22/hr3 yrs exp

Looking To Care For Your Loved One As If They Were My Own!

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I was a CNA/PCA from 1999 until 2014 and from 2015 until present I have been the administrator of a residential group home in Winterhaven for men with special needs. I am CPR first aid AED certified, but I also have my six hour medication course through agency for person, with disability, along with a certification and...
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Irini H.


Haines City, FL

$17-25/hr4 yrs exp

Occasional Babysitter Available On Week Afternoon And Weeknights After 1:00pm Or Weekends

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I worked as a daycare teacher in Indiana before moving to Florida. I was a camp counselor during 3 years . I took care of three brothers (1, 3 and 12 years old) during one year including vacations in 2013. With experience in first aid as a volunteer firefighter and training kids in school in sports classes. I assist teaching...
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Devon S.


Auburndale, FL

$15-21/hr6 yrs exp

Fun OT

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I am a fun, reliable, and experienced person who is also a licensed Occupational Therapist working in an all special needs school during the school year. I have also had the pleasure of working as a house parent in 2 residential facilities serving kids of all ages and abilities. I have a passion to work with children and have...
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Hendriana B.


Kissimmee, FL

$18-26/hr1 yrs exp

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Hi there! I'm studying Psychology at UCF and I live in the Orlando Area. I been working as a caregiver 3+ years, from newborn babies to 9 years old (I can provide references). I have my own transportation I'm willing to drive up to 40 minutes (32806 zip code for references). I have a special needs certification and currently...
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Nicole S.


Kissimmee, FL

$13-18/hr6 yrs exp

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I have experience with a wide variety of disabilities. The one thing I've learned is that a group of people can have the same diagnoses, but not one be the same as the next.
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Jessica C.


Auburndale, FL

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Special Needs Companion

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I have worked for 27 years as instructional assistant in special education. I have worked in three different states in the elementary, middle school, high school, and transition areas. I love to help students reach their potential and help them reach their goals. I currently work for a high school in Leander Independent, School...
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Heather H.


Lake Alfred, FL

$18-25/hr7 yrs exp

Mom Of 7 Yr Old

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I have worked with children with many different special needs. Working in the hospital has provided me with some much needed medical knowledge when dealing with special needs. I have a 7 yr old daughter that would be with me who is Autistic. She is homeschooled and has loved proving all the specialists wrong! Fighting for...
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Paige B.


Haines City, FL

$22/hr5 yrs exp

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I simple love children and helping them learn and grow at every stage of their lives. My strengths are that I am responsible, reliable and caring. I am passionate about doing what I love and broadening my experiences. I'd describe my personality as Golden Retriever Energy! I like working with kids because I want to have a...

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I have extensive experience with child care and special needs and am compassionate, patient, and eager to help as much as possible!
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Danica M.


Kissimmee, FL

$20-50/hr2 yrs exp

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Hello, my name is Danica and I'm 34 years old. I'm a BSN-RN in the Philippines but most importantly a mother to a wonderful 10-year-old girl who also love kids and animals. I'm a stay at home mom and would be willing and happy to take care of your loved ones for you. I don't have any work commitments right now and I'm willing to...
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Rana A.


Frostproof, FL

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

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I've dealt with many special needs children during my lifetime. In fact, my son was diagnosed with severe ADHD and a spatial deficit, when he was barely four years old. One of my daughters was also diagnosed with bi-polar II, so when I was very young, I had my hands full, to say the least. Just when I decided I had the special...
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Deedee K.


Auburndale, FL

$15/hr10 yrs exp

Love To Hear Laughter, I Never Take Myself Too Serious.

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I'm a kid at heart. I truly enjoyed helping others no matter the age and being around animals. l have been working with school age children for more than 10 years. I am certified in early invention, childhood development, and how to foster healthy habits and learning with those with special needs. Also know first aid & CPR.
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Jessica F.


Winter Haven, FL

$15-20/hr4 yrs exp

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I enjoy helping people with disabilities and have many years experience working with many different individuals and many different ages. I am compassionate, very patient, giving, caring, thoughtful. I enjoy helping people with many different challenges. I have a lot of experience as I have worked in jobs with developmentally...
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Kymberllie M.


Haines City, FL

$15-20/hr1 yrs exp

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Hello, my name is Kymberllie, I am 29 years old and I am a professional special needs caregiver, I have a two of experience working with a family doing child care and cleaning, organization, food preparation, laundry, grocery shopping and other activities. I am looking for a full time job from Monday to Friday, 7:30 a.m. - 5:30...
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Keshia D.


Kissimmee, FL

$18/hr1 yrs exp

Part-time And Full-time Special Needs Caregiver

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Hello, my name is Keshia. I use to work at Big Shanty Elementary school I worked with special needs kids 8-12 years old. I enjoy being around special needs kids they teach you something new everyday. I been working with big shanty for about a year now the best job I ever had. I would love to continue working with special needs...
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Hope R.


Bartow, FL

$10-15/hr

Special Needs Provider

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I have not had any professional experience with special needs children or adults. Elementary school through High School there were all sorts of activities and clubs focused on special needs children that I was apart of. This is cleaning doing crafts, activities, tutoring, and sports.
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Rosa W.


Auburndale, FL

$15/hr10 yrs exp

Practical Nurse

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I have 31 years of nursing experience in varied sub specialties. I worked in medical surgical nursing floors in hospitals, home health in Fl and TN. I currently maintain my TN license only. I've done Private duty with seniors and younger patients. I supervised over 50 private duty nurses and schedules of 30 private duty patients...

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