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Alexis P.

Ocala, FL

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$13/hr
2 years experience
Errands
light cleaning
transportation
meal prep
I have always had a passion for offering care and compassion to others. During the school year I work full time with special needs students of the most medically fragile population. I love my job and the joy it brings me interacting with each student everyday, I hope to graduate with my bachelors degree soon and become a special...
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Full Or Part Time Caregiver

Ocala, FL

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Dementia
hospice services
personal care
live-in home care
respite care
I have a certificate in Health Care Administration. I have worked foe ADEC Industries with special needs clients. I have also worked for Home Instead and done Private duty. I have also done live in care taking of Seniors from 1995 to date. I have cared for hospice clients and family as well as dementia clients. I want to do all...
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Ocala, FL

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$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
I am a Registered Nurse with over 25 years' experience. I have worked in various areas providing medical care and treatments to a variety of patient populations. My career had entailed acute care (hospital bedside), sub-acute(rehab), long-term (nursing home) and home health. My tenure has afforded me with opportunities to be...
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Full Time Nanny Available

Ocala, FL

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$15/hr
2 years experience
Hello! I lost my job due to the COVID-19 outbreak and I'm looking to go back into childcare, as its my favorite job I've had so far. I'd love to meet and start helping a family soon. I have lots of experience and I'm open to teaching and providing curriculum to your child during this time.
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Ocala, FL

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$15/hr
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I've worked with children for over 5 years, from homes to daycares, and I love it! I've worked with special needs as well. I have my CPR and first aid training and my childcare facility training! I'm fun and willing to do anything to make their time fun as well.
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Experienced Babysitter Available Full-Time!

Belleview, FL

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
I put my heart into everything that I do. I'm wise, respectful, and very dependable. I always provide nothing but the best care possible. From the start of high school I was a teachers aide. I dedicated my time each morning before school mentoring children who had failed the FCAT. After high school, I moved on to doing special...

Mary M. says "Heather is a responsible young adult, with much compassion and empathy for others."

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Experienced Special Needs Provider Available Full-Time

Belleview, FL

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$20/hr
10 years experience
I put my heart into everything that I do. I'm wise, respectful, and very dependable. I provide the best care possible. From past experience, I have taken care of children with special needs (O. D. D., Autism, Bi-Polar Disorder, Schizophrenia, Depression, Anxiety, and A. D. D./A. D. H. D.). I have also taken care of children in...
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Silver Springs, FL

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$13/hr
3 years experience
I have worked for private companies. I have also worked with the Arc's. I love helping those with developmental and special needs. I, myself, have family with special needs children and adults a like, and I learned to care for them and it opened up a spot in my heart for it. I love seeing the person achieve little things. I am...
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Excellent Service/ Care Provider

The Villages, FL

5.0(1)
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$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
I have worked for special needs clients, seniors and children. I have a warm balanced personality aiming to effectively fill the overall needs of the individuals and/or families I choose to provide care for. I proactively accomplish this by utilizing my creative nature, along with my broad experience and education to deliver top...

Tawnya W. says "I have an adult special needs brother that lives with us. He's 45, but 7ish mentally and nonverbal. I can't say enough good about Synthia. I hired her...

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Senior Care Provider

The Villages, FL

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Companionship
dementia
personal care
mobility assistance
respite care
I was a special needs teacher for 35 years, I'm patient and reliable. Helping the elderly is rewarding and wonderful. I want families to know their loved ones are in good hands. I am CPR and AED certified.
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Please Check My Special Needs Profile For More Detailed Information

The Villages, FL

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$16/hr
10 years experience
Dementia
live-in home care
respite care
personal care
I have enjoyed providing top level care for my senior clients. I am a certified Direct Support Professional, with CPR/First Aid, Specializing in Dementia and Behavioral health. Please visit my special care needs profile where I have listed detailed information of my skills, education and experience.
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Full-Time Caregiver

Citra, FL

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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Companionship
dementia
hospice services
errands
meal prep
+ 1 more
I am a compassionate, courteous, prompt and dependable individual. I have worked in various fields of the medical field for 15+ years. I receive great satisfaction in helping others. I am experienced with senior care and all it entails. I have worked with Alzheimer's and dementia patients. I have worked with G tube feedings, NG...
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Happy Helper

The Villages, FL

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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Companionship
dementia
light cleaning
errands
personal care
+ 1 more
I have well over 29 years of experience with all kinds of health care needs from children to special needs to seniors. I have worked in hospital settings to group homes and homes. I have Knowledge with many illnesses, some of them are dementia, epilepsy, tbi. I have been trained to work with a lot of medical equipment as well. I...
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The Villages, FL

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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Jenn and I am retired nurse with over 20 years of experience with infants and children. I am CPR and first aid certified, and love arts and crafts! I have taken care of children as young as newborns through 16 years of age, as well as special needs of all ages. I love Miss Rachel, Bluey, and all things kid...
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Very Experienced Special Needs, Pets And Children Of All Ages

Summerfield, FL

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$13/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
Hi, My name is Jade, I'm 26 years old, I started babysitting when I was 11 years old watching 3 special needs children with my grandma. I watched them every weekend for about 5 years, Since then I have watched children from many different families. I love all animals and I am able to care for them as well as any light housework...
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Summerfield, FL

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$15/hr
I have worked for just over 2 years as a paraprofessional at an elementary school level! I have worked with special needs children as well as kindergarten aged children.
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Summerfield, FL

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$13/hr
4 years experience
I started taking care of 3 special needs kids at 12 years old. I'm very experienced with Autism, ADHD, sensory processing, ETC... Shots, Insulin administration, Feeding, Changing, bathing, and much more. Anything I don't know I am very willing and ready to learn.
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Have Fun While Living Up To Your Potential

The Villages, FL

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Hi! I moved to the South a few years ago from New Jersey to be closer to my family (I moved to the Villages a couple of months ago). I spent many years working for an agency that provides community residential support to seniors and individuals with intellectual disabilities. I started out as a direct care worker and was...
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Child Care Sitter

The Villages, FL

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
I was a special needs teacher for 35 years and recently retired. I currently do respite for a few families in the Villages.
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  • The average post rate is $18.48/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated special needs caregivers is 4.8

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