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Shannon Special Needs Aid Extrodinare

Osprey, FL

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$17/hr
6 years experience
Hello My name is Shannon, and I am looking for a position that fills not only my cup but also yours and your loved one. I found my purpose as an aid at Mountain View Elementary School for severe and significant needs for 6 years. I am confident in my skills, using love, patience, and understanding, I truly believe that one smile...
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Part Time Care Giver

Sarasota, FL

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
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.

Nick H. says "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...

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Certified Educator As Your Child's Nanny

Venice, FL

5.0(1)
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$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
travel
craft assistance
I had been taking care of elementary school children part-time since 2003 (when they were in 1st and 3rd grade). Even then, I would take care of other children on weekends, ranging from 6 months to teenagers with special needs. Thereafter, I studied English writing/education, taught 9th graders, and earned a certification in...

Care Member says "Gabriella was amazing! Was available to help last minute on New Years Eve to watch a total of 4 children and several pets. Great with our kids, would...

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Sarasota, FL

5.0(1)
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$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
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.

Erika M. says "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...

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Special Needs Caregiver

Sarasota, FL

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
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...

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

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Part-time Caregiver

Sarasota, FL

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
swimming supervision
travel
craft assistance
Pre-med student with Clinical Medical Assistant license (CMA). Mature, dependable, and high energy Nanny with a passion for promoting children's development! Valued by clients for over 10 years of experience with both pets and children, including children with diabetes, special needs, and mental ailments. BLS, CPR, and...
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Sarasota, FL

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$20/hr
4 years experience
Iv been told my whole life that I'm a natural caregiver. After 20 years in corporate banking I decided to stay home and take care of my mother and mother-in-law in their finals years. This experience proved to me that I'm at my best when caring for others. I've worked in nursing homes and have done home health for an agency but...
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Recently Retired

Sarasota, FL

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$10/hr
10 years experience
I have just moved from Costa Rica where I did volunteer work, including elder care, and ran programs for children, teens, families, people of all ages on the autism spectrum. My background is in family counseling. I am now looking for part-time work either live-in or live-out where I can continue to educate, bring joy, and be of...
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Tons Of Experience - Love Working With Kids!

Nokomis, FL

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$19/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
I'm a mom of three boys and I've hired many a babysitter myself over the years for my own kids, so I think I probably know what you're looking for. :) You'll love me! :) I am engaging, upbeat, creative. I did attachment style parenting and have a gentle demeanor - but as I've also got 3 boys so I also know how to wrangle...
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Soy Una Persona Tolerante Divertida A Pesar De Ser Adulta Me Siento Bien Para Muchas Cosas

Sarasota, FL

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$13/hr
3 years experience
I'd describe my personality as agradable responsable y feliz I like caring for people with special needs because I'm looking for a job that pueda estar ayudando a otro eso me agrada I started caring for people with special needs when In my spare time, I like to yo hago delivery y taxi me gusta estar en contacto con otras...
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Sarasota, FL

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$42/hr
10 years experience
Hello I'm 36 years old female. I'm compassionate caregiver with 8 years of experience. I'm Passionate about elder care I am skilled at managing schedules and keeping clients as active as possible. Culturally sensitive with the ability to provide both physical and emotional support to clients. I'm very warm and friendly person...
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Sarasota, FL

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$15/hr
10 years experience
I have been working with children with special needs for over 15 years. I have been in education and taking care of children for over 20 years. I have enjoyed my time working with kids and love watching them grow and help make changes in their lives.
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Special Needs Caregiver

Sarasota, FL

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$14/hr
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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Sarasota, FL

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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Companionship
errands
light cleaning
home modification
hospice services
+ 1 more
Ive been told my whole life that I'm a natural caregiver. After 20 years in corporate banking I decided to stay home and take care of my mother and mother-in-law in their finals years. This experience proved to me that I'm at my best when caring for others. I've worked in nursing homes and have done home health for an agency...
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Fun Mom Creating Beautiful Memories

Sarasota, FL

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$20/hr
1 year experience
Errands
meal prep
light cleaning
I have 3 year of experience with baby sitting twins with special needs. I am a mother and a daughter to two seniors and have had experience with surgery aftercare, medications, meal prepping and home care.
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Seeing The World From A Different Angle

Nokomis, FL

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$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I am a certified nursing assistant and have many years of experience caring for others, from special needs children to providing live-in dementia, in home personal, and end of life care. I have been certified as an Emergency Medical Technician for 21 years and have experience in 911 Transport, Critical Care Transport, and...
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Sarasota, FL

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$20/hr
8 years experience
Carpooling
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hello Future Families, My name is Elizabeth. I am 29 years old. I have been certified in early education for the past 8 years. I have my CPR and First Aid Certificates. I have worked in daycare settings, babysitter and nanny for multiple families in Sarasota. As a caregiver, I am also able to work with special needs or...
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Experienced, Part Time Special Needs Caregiver

Sarasota, FL

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Hello, My name is LeeAnne. I have over 13 years of experience working with children and adults with all varying exceptionalities. My experience encompasses physical limitations, cognitive, sensory integration disorder, Autism Spectrum disorder, failure to thrive and much more. I have worked large groups and one on one. I am...
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Awesome Caregiver

Sarasota, FL

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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
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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Sarasota, FL

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$13/hr
Dementia
light cleaning
respite care
live-in home care
meal prep
+ 1 more
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...
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Special Needs Caregivers in Osprey, FL are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

Sarah H.

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

- Nick H.

Gabriella A.

Gabriella was amazing! Was available to help last minute on New Years Eve to watch a total of 4 children and several pets. Great with our...

- Care member

Shannon A.

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...

- Erika M.

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