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Ashley K.

Hello! My Name Is Ashley, I Am Very Caring And Have Several Years Of Experience Caring For Others.

Longboat Key, FL

from
$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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Bradenton, FL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
20 years experience·
Hired by 10 families in your area
Travel
carpooling
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
As a nurturing and experienced childcare provider with 20 years in the field, I'm passionate about fostering children's growth and development. My previous babysitting roles have been incredibly rewarding, and I'm excited to support families by providing reliable childcare. I consider myself patient, calm, creative,...

Care Member says "Kate watched my then 2 year old daughter out of our home. She treated her with love as if it was a member of her own family. My daughter was always...

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Sarasota, FL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Transportation
companionship
errands
meal prep
mobility assistance
+ 1 more
I have a lifetime of experiencing caring for children and adults. I currently provide babysitting as well as light care to several special needs seniors. Additionally, I'm a life coach, a birth doula & a massage therapist. Many of these skills translate well to working with seniors. I really enjoy finding ways to make their...

Deborah J. says "Angelique is both compassionate and competent. I was so happy to have her with me on the day of my surgery. She ensured she understood all of the...

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CNA (UR/PCT) Medical Assistant

Bradenton, FL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Dementia
home modification
live-in home care
personal care
respite care
Hello, up until recently I was working for Day Kimball Hospital. I have worked here for the past 17 years until Oct 2014. I worked in several different departments including the intensive care unit, Emergency Room, Med/Surg, Birthing Center, Oncology, Neurology, and was also a Constant Attendant. My family has just recently...

Karen A. says "Tammy was awesome! I needed someone on very, very short notice and she came to the rescue...I would not hesitate to recommend Tammy to another family for...

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Bradenton, FL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
I have 8 years of experience working with children professionally and many more experiences with children in informal settings. I am a certified teacher, and I have been working as a paraprofessional in Manatee County elementary schools for over 8 years working with students with special needs. I have been a foster parent for...

Meredith G. says "She watches my son 2 nights a week. Is always on time. Very reliable. Feeds him healthy meals, and does fun stuff with him. We absolutely love her."

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Experienced Home Health Care Provider

Bradenton, FL

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Dementia
home modification
personal care
respite care
visiting physician
My first passion in life is caring for people of all ages - from newborn to those in their nineties.... I just love people. I believe everyone deserves a loving and nurturing environment in which to grow, thrive, and have the best quality of life possible. I have run daycare for children with special needs, worked as a Youth and...

Jeri S. says "I feel very fortunate to have hired Lauren as my senior care provider. Lauren is an absolutely excellent care giver. She is so dependable, honest,...

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Bradenton, FL

5.0(0)
from
$30/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
Hello! I have 8+ years of experience working with children from the ages of 6 months to 17 years old, not to mention being a big sister :). Nothing makes me happier than caring for our future generations and I have a great passion for and knowledge of childhood development. I have experience volunteering with children that...
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Behavior Specialist I/Youth And Family Counselor I

Bradenton, FL

5.0(0)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience
My first passion in life is caring for people of all ages - from newborn to those in their nineties.... I just love people. I believe everyone deserves a loving and nurturing environment in which to grow, thrive, and have the best quality of life possible. I have run daycare for children with special needs, worked as a Youth and...
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Trustworthy, Loving Nanny/Brandenton/Sarasota Area!

Bradenton, FL

4.8(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
My name is Andreia. I have over 30 years of experience as Career Nanny. I went to college for Physical Education back in Brazil, and took some Child Development College classes at PBSC in South Florida more recently. I also have a background in teaching swimming for children. I pursued many babysitter and nanny positions here in...

Carolina B. says "Andreia is a wonderful Nanny. She is very responsible, patient, and a caring person. She is very easy to work with and has always a very positive...

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Full Time

Bradenton, FL

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Light cleaning
companionship
dementia
errands
home modification
+ 1 more
Hello, I am a dependable caretaker who is looking for full-time home care so people could stay home needing some extra help. I am caring, reliable and trustworthy with you or your loved one. I'm presently working at Home Instead Agency in Bradenton. FL. I was working at Siesta Rehab in Sarasota for 2 years and jobs in the North...

Care Member says "I can’t say enough good things about Kim. She was the first care giver we had for my Mother and she was our guide throughout her care—advising us on how...

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Sarasota, FL

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
travel
Hello, My name is Destinee! I'm looking forward to working with a loving, caring family just as much as I am. I have great experience with kids from infants to 4 years old helping alongside my grandmother (former foster parent) for 9+ years. I was even a nanny for a 3-year-old child with special needs. Lastly, I LOVE animals, so...

Jasmyne K. says "Genuinely amazing. I wish I was able to keep her. With me out of work i was no longer able to afford it. My children loved her so much and miss seeing...

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Nanny

Bradenton, FL

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
My first passion in life is caring for people of all ages - from newborn to those in their nineties.... I just love people. I believe everyone deserves a loving and nurturing environment in which to grow, thrive, and have the best quality of life possible. I have run daycare for children with special needs, worked as a Youth and...

Erin L. says "Lauren was a wonderful nanny for my 3 young children. She was an "on the floor, in the sand, in the pool, getting her hands dirty" type of caregiver. She is...

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Bradenton, FL

from
$14/hr
2 years experience
I'd describe my personality as responsible, professional, dedicated I like working with kids because I enjoy teaching and educating them. I transmit peace and security. I'm looking for a job that Always give my best. Learn new experiences every day, opportunities for growth, and self-improvement. I started working with kids...
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Bachelor's Degree Holder And Nursing Student Child Care Specialist

Sarasota, FL

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$25/hr
3 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
Hi, I'm Precious. I'm a nursing student with a bachelor's degree and years of hands-on experience caring for children, seniors, and individuals with special needs. As the oldest sibling in my family, with a brother 18 years younger than me, I grew up helping my single mom and gained strong skills in patience, responsibility, and...
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Helping People

Sarasota, FL

from
$13/hr
9 years experience
Love to help people seniors and special needs child we're always my way to earn money to pay my live in USA. My great way to learn to help seniors was when my mother was sick in 2016 first stroke she had and I had been care her and also do my secular job. It was a great time to prove my character because it was hard to do both...
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Bradenton, FL

from
$20/hr
20 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
I'm a caring and experienced childcare provider with a passion for nurturing children's growth and development. Over the past two decades, I've had the privilege of supporting families by providing reliable childcare for their little ones. My patient and friendly demeanor creates a welcoming environment where children feel safe...
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Bradenton, FL

from
$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
carpooling
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
My name is Addie and i'm 21 years old, looking to babysit! I was born and raised in a super small town in Southern IL. I'm a Christian and my faith is the most important thing to me. I went to College at a Church in Dallas , and moved back home to IL but now live in Bradenton FL. I have been a Certified Teacher for 3 years,...
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Sarasota, FL

from
$28/hr
10 years experience
Transportation
companionship
dementia
errands
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I enjoy caring for others. My goal is to enhance other people's lives. I am calm, nurturing, compassionate, responsible, thoughtful, patient, kind and understanding. I'm considerate and respectful of others. I care from my heart and see the positive in everything. I have lots of experience with cognitive disorders as well as...
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Silvia

Sarasota, FL

from
$20/hr
1 year experience
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
Hi! I'm Silvia--an experienced, trustworthy babysitter and proud mom of two, a boy and a girl. My son is on the autism spectrum, and parenting him has taught me patience, creativity, and the calm consistency children thrive on. I bring that same heart, structure, and understanding to every family I support. I'm 38, bilingual in...
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Sarasota, FL

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$20/hr
1 year experience
Meal prep
dementia
errands
hospice services
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Daniela, and I am CPR and First Aid certified, as well as a Certified Nursing Assistant. I'm currently a nursing student and have hands-on experience assisting individuals with special needs, which has strengthened my patience and compassion in caregiving. I am bilingual, comfortable with pets, and happy to...
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  • The average post rate is $13.00/hr as of February 2026

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Special Needs Caregivers in Longboat Key, FL are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

Katherine W.

Kate watched my then 2 year old daughter out of our home. She treated her with love as if it was a member of her own family. My daughter was...

- Care member

Angelique D.

Angelique is both compassionate and competent. I was so happy to have her with me on the day of my surgery. She ensured she understood all...

- Deborah J.

Tammy B.

Tammy was awesome! I needed someone on very, very short notice and she came to the rescue...I would not hesitate to recommend Tammy to...

- Karen A.

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