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Tammy is knowledgeable, friendly, patient and we're blessed to have found her... thank you God for connecting us.

Review for Tammy G. by Sandra E.

We were SO lucky to find Shannon to care for our 18mo during an extended visit in Sarasota. We scheduled regular care 2x per week and

Review for Shannon A. by Erika M.

Sarah is just incredible! She has an intuitive nature and always knows whats going on with the children. She was very adaptable and exceeded

Review for Sarah H. by Nick H.

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Nieves P.


Sarasota, FL

$10-20/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time Or Part Time Child Care Depending In The How Many Hours

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I have being working with children for many years. first I work in child care clinic for 15 years in New York City. Move to Hawaii in 2000 and started working as a nanny since then. My first job was caring for a child with special need for 18th months, 2nd was with TWINS for 2 years and so on. My experiences it has being with...
Nieves can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
CNA
CPR
Early Education

Erin M.


Sarasota, FL

$15-25/hr5 yrs exp

Caring Companion And Caregiver

My name is Erin and I am 38 years old. I have a beautiful 15-year-old daughter and 5-year-old son. I am a very hard worker with a compassion and empathy for people. I have a great deal of caring for loved ones and have always enjoyed the responsibility that comes with that. I plan to continue my education online come September...
I have been babysitting for multiple different families for 10 years now. I was a Sunday School teacher and now am a Sunday School Administrator and Kids Events Coordinator at my church so I know a lot about working with different types of children. I was a nanny for 1 family for 1 year. I have worked with special needs kids for...
Victoria can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep

Truly S.


Venice, FL

$13-50/hr12 yrs exp

Venice Childcare In My Home Full Time

I am a full time stay at home mom, who has been working with children for 12+ years. I am offering full time childcare and homeschool in my home full time. I have two sons, 12 who is at Sky Academy, and a 9 yr old son who I care for full time/homeschool. My youngest son is nonverbal/autistic. I keep my home very clean and take...
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Tammy G.


Sarasota, FL

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Caregiver

5.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Caregiver to a young children with autism -- March 2000 to the present (with two breaks abroad). As a caregiver to I have been responsible for daily physical care as well as supporting the family's goals and skills for social development. We shop, bowl, go mini golfing, and spend hours in the pool. I also, in this time, worked...
5.0
"Tammy is knowledgeable, friendly, patient and we're blessed to have found her... thank you God for connecting us."

Sandra E.

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Helene A.


North Port, FL

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Individuals Require A Special Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have many years of experience providing care services for individuals with and without disabilities. I pride myself in providing exceptional service to every client on every visit. Please contact me to discuss how I can help make things easier for you and your loved one. Although I have worked in other fields and have held...
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Shannon A.


Sarasota, FL

$35/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Experienced educator with some special education classes. Worked in special needs classrooms as well as regular education classes. Would love spending time with your loved one. I am patient and kind.
5.0
"We were SO lucky to find Shannon to care for our 18mo during an extended visit in Sarasota. We scheduled regular care 2x per week and Shannon always had a fun activity in mind. Our LO would come home tired and happy, gushing about whatever adventure they'd been on....

Erika M.

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Helen L.


Sarasota, FL

$20-25/hr1 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have worked with children with Autism and seizure disorders during my time working at summer camps. I have also interacted with them during my time as an Emergency Medical Technician.Basic Life Support, Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support, Basic Arrhythmia, and National Registered Emergency Medical Technician
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Deborah B.


North Port, FL

$15/hr5 yrs exp

I am a mother of a 15-year-old bound am already feeling the pangs of the empty nest! I was all my girlfriends infant caregivers being they married so young. Then after being a stay home mother for 10 years, I kind of fell into care giving for the elderly . I'm great with older people so I'm told. I'm wonderful w/infants too. I...
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Maggie C.


Sarasota, FL

$15-20/hr2 yrs exp

Compassionate Care For Your Awesome Kid!

My name is Maggie, but most people call me Max, and I have several years of experience in childcare with children ranging from 2/3 years old to high school, as well as 2+ years of classroom experience. I currently work with autistic, physically disabled, and developmentally handicapped children, and I am looking to work for a...
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Sarah H.


Sarasota, FL

$15-20/hr

Part Time Care Giver

Have experience working with autistic children. I love to help children learn and grow in thought and spirit. I have a flexible nature and know the best way to teach is through love and kindness.
5.0
"Sarah is just incredible! She has an intuitive nature and always knows whats going on with the children. She was very adaptable and exceeded any expectation I had. Would highly recommend!!!"

Nick H.

Hi! I am a hardworking, compassionate woman who has a heart for seeing people of all ages thrive:) I have worked as a home health aide for the last 3. 5 years and am passionate about good quality care. I also love kids and have worked as a nanny for several years and have experience with kids of all ages and also have experience...
Jessica can also help with: Dementia, errands, light cleaning, live-in home care, meal prep, respite care & more
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Alexis D.


Sarasota, FL

$16-37/hr10 yrs exp

I've got over 18 years of experience. I am 30 years old, and have been caring for children since the age of 14. I have had the pleasure of caring for all different personalities, and special needs children. I also offer housekeeping and daily chores/mealprep as part of the childcare.
Alexis can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
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Sibel Y.


Sarasota, FL

$13-19/hr10 yrs exp

Hi there. I have plenty of experience with children of all ages and have been sitting on and off for many years. I also have experience working with special needs adults (18-80 years of age) for 5 years during my college years. Where I would assist them with their daily routines, bathing, meds, do activities and just listening...
Sibel can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
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Sarah P.


Port Charlotte, FL

$22-37/hr10 yrs exp

Fun, Energetic, Experienced Babysitter!

I have been caring for children for over 10 years now! I have experience with multiples, including twins! I have cared for ages 4months-17 years old. I currently work as a Registered Behavior Technician in ABA Therapy for kids with autism, so I also have experience with special needs! Due to my job, I am looking for part time...
Sarah can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
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Robin B.


Sarasota, FL

$14-20/hr

Special Needs Caregiver

Hi my name is Robin I have over 30 years experience with special needs a retired realtor of 33 years I have been blessed to work with many physician families and all professional families and I am looking for a part-time position with my next loving family and I'm extremely caring and warm and I give 100% of myself to everyone...
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Lisa R.


Sarasota, FL

$14-19/hr6 yrs exp

Hello. My name is Lisa. I went to school to be a Licensed Practical Nurse after High School. I worked in a Nursing Home for years and then a Pediatrics office which I enjoyed very much. I took care of many sick/special needs children. Administered medications and injections, breathing treatments and worked along side with...
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Joelle M.


North Port, FL

$25-50/hr

Mom Of A Special Needs Child. Kids Amaze Me .

Hi, my name's Joelle. I'm the mother of an amazing 5 yr old Autistic boy name Jaden. He keeps me on my toes and I wouldn't have it any other way. I love playing games, swimming and doing fun activities with kids. Seeing them grow is a blessing. I'm kind, patient, understanding and respectful and would love the opportunity to...
Joelle can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
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Natalya C.


Sarasota, FL

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Awesome Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My brother is on the spectrum, he is mostly non-speaking and has high support needs. We are always working on functional communication and life skills. I studied speech and language disorders in college and I'm working to go back for my masters in speech language pathology. I'm a full-time nanny during the week and a sitter for...
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Sophia H.


Sarasota, FL

$15-20/hr3 yrs exp

Caring And Responsible Nanny

Hi there! I'm Sophia and I am a full time student at UCF studying cognitive and behavioral Psychology. I've been working with all kinda of children for about 6 years now and I'm looking for a new full time position! Please let me know if you're interested, I'd love to work with you!

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