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Emily H.


Gainesville, FL

$14-19/hr • 3 yrs exp

A Caring Set Of Extra Hands For Any Parent

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I have a little over three years of experience with kids ranging from 1-14 years old. I love kids! I'm a firm believer that there are no bad kids, just ones that need a bit of extra guidance sometimes. I currently babysit periodically for a family with two kids, one with special needs. I get that sometimes parents just need a...
Emily can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Cindy M.


Gainesville, FL

$20-30/hr • 4 yrs exp

I Take Care Once ( Blackfan Diamond Anemia )

hello I have experience taking caring of a little girl who has blackfan diamond anemia. she was 8 months that time I was with them for fully time all around nanny means I do also a house chores and she had also a little sister. I've been with them almost 4yrs. she very picky on the food and need more patients for everything its...
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Corissa R.


Gainesville, FL

$16-17/hr • 3 yrs exp

Creative Sitter And Positivity Sharer

I have 3 years of experience. I currently have been working at a preschool for one year and for two years I taught in the children's nursery of my church. I'm always open to help with housekeeping and homework. I love practicing child-directed learning and sensory play. I also love nature enrichment so I believe in dirty knees...
Corissa can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Lourdes W.


Gainesville, FL

$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp

I am a mother of 2 special needs children. I love kids and animals. I have experience in nursing, teaching, behavior, senior care, and pet care. I have over 10+ plus with children, pets, and senior care. I have lived in Gainesville for 13 years and love the area.
Lourdes can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

CNA

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Jacqueline E.


Gainesville, FL

$13-16/hr • 4 yrs exp

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.
Jacqueline can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Justin B.


Gainesville, FL

$14-20/hr • 5 yrs exp

Counselor For Life

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...
Justin can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

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Kylie L.


Gainesville, FL

$20-30/hr • 2 yrs exp

Professional Carer

I have 9+ years of childcare experience. With babysitting jobs in my teenage years I moved on to become a Early Childhood Coordinator in PB, FL for 2 years before relocating to GNV to begin my college education at Santa Fe where I achieved my degree in Elementary Education before changing my major at UF to Education Science...
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Shanice W.


Gainesville, FL

$13-16/hr • 2 yrs exp

Weekend Caregiver For Children

I am currently a behavioral therapist for children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder and other developmental and cognitive delays. I have been working with Behavioral Analysis Support Services for over 2 years providing care to children and teaching children functional communication, behavioral, academic, daily living, and...
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Brittany H.


Gainesville, FL

$15-43/hr • 7 yrs exp

Hi! My name is Brittany! I have been a caretaker for over 11 years for individuals of all ages, from children to seniors. I have extensive experience in medication management/ medication reminder, feeding, bathing, Transporting clients to and from appointments, errands, activities, etc. Meal prepping, Performing light...
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Christina B.


Gainesville, FL

$13/hr

Adding A Little More Love Everyday.

Hello! My name is Christina. I am 30-years-old, and I have a 10-year-old son who is autistic and has ADHD. I am very passionate about caring for children with special needs and I can absolutely handle children with behaviors and SIBs. I'd describe my personality as compassionate, patient, and creative. I like working with kids...
Christina can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

CNA

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Kaley B.


Gainesville, FL

$13-15/hr

Part-time Caregiver

Hi there, I'm Kaley! I'm a doctoral student at the University of Florida in the Occupational Therapy Program. I want to eventually specialize in pediatrics, given that I love kids. I have my Bachelor's in Family and Child Sciences from Florida State University (graduated May 2020). Individuals with special needs have been a part...
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London W.


Gainesville, FL

$15-30/hr • 1 yrs exp

I have worked with many beautiful neurodivergent people in many types of environments. I enjoy learning and growing along side them and creating a comfortable safe space for everyone.
Hello, I'd love to offer my services out to those families in need. I worked with Best Buddies for 3 years and then went on to volunteer with AbilityTree for 2. Both programs work with disabled children. During this time I would help teach, play, cook, and clean with the kids. AbilityTree also ran events for seniors and two...
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Kendyll C.


Gainesville, FL

$13-50/hr • 5 yrs exp

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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Dedra W.


Gainesville, FL

$25-28/hr • 4 yrs exp

Very Experienced

I have worked with special need clients for over 4 years. I have my own home care company , I am CPR and first aid certified, I am a certified medical assistant, certified home health aide also . I am Covid and flu vaccinated
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Justin B.


Gainesville, FL

$13-18/hr • 3 yrs exp

At my Summer Camps, special need children were always a high priority to make sure they had an equal experience to the other kids and some of my favorite campers have been ones with special needs or hearing impairment. I've worked with so many in my 6 years of being a Summer Camp counselor/director and have never had any...
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Nolan L.


Gainesville, FL

$24-30/hr • 5 yrs exp

Fun Loving Care Giver Who Love Kids And Loves To Laugh.

I have 5 years of experience. I can help with Bathing/Grooming/Hygiene and Bowel Management Assistance. Former RBT (ABA Therapy) Pairing and building rapport are my jam. Humans are humans and deserve to be treated as such. Actor and storyteller, so we will never be bored.
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Kayleigh R.


Gainesville, FL

$15-17/hr • 10 yrs exp

Safe And Kind Sitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

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...
Kayleigh can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Sarah V.


Gainesville, FL

$13-15/hr • 10 yrs exp

How Can I Help You?

I have worked with special needs children in the Schools and Daycare Centers. Also, have a nephew with Autism. So, I understand how hard it can be for the families. I am very friendly and love to laugh and see others laughing. Thank you and Please consider me!

Olivia B.


Gainesville, FL

$13-15/hr

Kind And Loving College Student Ready To Help!

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I have been around people with special needs of all ages almost my entire life. I have a cousin with autism and I am very close with a family who has a little girl with a rare chromosome deletion disorder. I used to see her every day and would babysit her often as well. She is my favorite human on the entire planet. I am...

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